2024 (Future)

Daniel sat at the handcrafted wooden desk scrolling through several documents.

He was looking through different expense reports on his computer pouring through file after file filled with numbers and graphs. 

The 31-year old handsome man was reading growth and disposable incomes for WM Entertainment. He had been appointed as a director after becoming a major shareholder about a year ago.

Since 2020 with the success of Oh My Girl’s Nonstop, they had become a top girl group, and under his direction WM had changed directions to hiring the industries top social media entertainers. WM had grown 200% in the year he had taken over as the director. 

After no longer being able to play sports due to a career ending injury, Daniel had spent a year in the entertainment industry before moving back to the U.S. to finish his bachelors and masters degree at NYU. 

Daniel with a new worth of upwards of 150 billion won from endorsements from Adidas, investments, and his 50 million dollar NBA career. He had purchased stock in WM Entertainment and went from there.

Now as a 3-year retired athlete, he found himself doing what he had dreaded the most. A desk job. He had meetings with clients, and sometimes his own Entertainers. But much of it was analysis work that he would have to spend hours late into the night finishing.

He yawned as he finished looking over a final report highlighting flaws into it before sending it back to the company.

He closed his eyes for a second. He had started the work at 10 pm after dinner and putting her to bed. It was almost 10 am now. He stretched his back, breathing deeply as he did, his muscles aching and joints completely asleep. 

“APPA!” A small voice echoed through the halls, as he felt completely reenergized by the adorable sound.

“Appa!” He heard the door to his bedroom swing open. Then after obviously failing to find its target shut immediately with a loud slam.

Then the sound of tiny footsteps scurrying up the stairs and down the hall towards the office. 

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The heavy door to his office swung open just as predicted.

“Good morning!” The little voiced exclaimed as the five year old girl dashed into the office and leaped onto his lap like an excited puppy.

Daniel began to her hair as she nuzzled her nose into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her tiny body allowing her energy to recharge his near lifeless body.

“Good morning Dayeon.” He kissed the top of her head. 

“Appa!” She screamed full of energy her tiny limbs shaking frantically in his embrace.

Then she stopped for a second.

“Did you sleep here again?” She inquired her adorable eyes that looked identical to Jiyeon’s gazed up towards him.

Daniel almost lied. But he nodded his head.

“Why?” She questioned curiously. 

“Because your omma isn’t here.” He answered rubbing her on the head her loose bangs falling into her eyes. She quickly fixed them.

“She made you promise you’d get sleep in your bed when she was gone on her trip.” Dayeon admonished him. 

Daniel placed his index finger over his lips.

“That’s why it’ll be our little secret.” He whispered in a hushed voice.

The girl smiled brightly at the idea of having a secret between just the two of them.

Then she frowned.

“But I promised mommy I’d take care of you.” She recalled her eyes staring at the ceiling. 

Daniel chuckled at her cuteness. 

“You’re taking good care of me Dayeon-a.” He praised her. 

“Really? How?” She inquired suspiciously.

“By sitting on daddy’s lap.” He replied. “And by helping Daddy cook dinner last night.” 

Dayeon beamed with pride. But being the smart little girl she was, she frowned seconds after. “But we made ramyeon.” 

“You’re a really good chef. Just like appa.” He changed the subject patting her on the head.

“Appa. What are we doing today?” 

He cuddled her closer to his chest resting his head against her tiny one. The warm feeling of having his daughter in his arms lulling him to sleep.

He enjoyed the peaceful silence.

But it didn’t last longer than a few minutes.

“Appa. Appa. Appa. Are you sleeping?” 

Daniel nodded his head.

“Appa. I want to have fun. Without mommy!” She seemed thrilled by the idea. She knew that Jiyeon was the strict parent of the two. 

As hard as he tried, as much advice as his parents gave him Daniel couldn’t be strict around her. She was just too cute. Besides, she wasn’t naughty or anything. Well… maybe sometimes.

“Appa!” She began to whine loudly as she smashed her tiny fists against his chest.

Daniel finally forced himself to wake up.

“Ok. What do you want to do?” 

“Hm… I want to go to visit my unnies. Then I want to go eat ice cream.” She squealed in excitement at the thought.

By Unnies, Daniel knew she meant the pretty members of Oh My Girl who could often be seen hanging around the agency practicing or filming different content.

“Ice cream?” He asked in english. 

“Yes I want to eat ice cream.” She enunciated in the cutest English he had ever heard.

“Ok. I don’t know if your Unnies will be there. But we can drop in, I need to hand in something anyways.” Daniel decided. “Let me go get a cup of coffee and take a shower and then we can go.”

“I’ll make breakfast then.” Dayeon announced maturely as if she wasn’t five years old.

“Dayeon. Just eat cereal ok?” He begged her, afraid of the millions of ways she might hurt herself otherwise.

“Ok!” Dayeon exclaimed nodding her head attentively.

When Daniel finsihed getting ready and entered the kitchen there was milk splattered over the counter, cereal on the floor, and somehow not a trace of Dayeon.

“Dayeon!” He raised his voice just enough. As a cute face poked itself from the counter.

“Sorry appa.” She apologized pursing her lips to form a pout. 

Daniel couldn’t say anything as he grabbed paper towels and began wiping up the milk. Before reaching for the vacuum to clean up the cereal. 

“Appa will deal with it.” Dayeon began repeating the line from the commercial he had filmed over 5 years ago now.

Daniel grinned as she continued saying it. 

“Where did you learn that from?” He questioned.

“Mom showed me your CFs.” Dayeon revealed before sitting on a stool watching her father in amusement as he cleaned up her mess.

“Is that little girl cuter than me?” She formed a v with her hands placing them around her face. An adorable action that warmed his heart.

“Of course you’re cuter and prettier. Do you know why?” 

The girl shook her head.

“Because you look more like your mother.” He answered as he kissed her tiny forehead.

“Omma is pretty. Dayeon is pretty.” Dayeon repeated to herself proudly.

By the time both Dayeon and he had finally left the house, Daniel was exhausted as he had forced himself to gulp down coffee to stay awake.

The drive from his expensive Ittaewon home to the brand new agency building was about 15 minutes. He glanced in the rearview mirror to see Dayeon tucked cutely into her large carseat in the back.

He parked in a designated parking space and held her hand as they entered through the glass doors to the modern building. 

Dayeon was humming ‘Nonstop’ as she jumped up and down excitedly as they entered an elevator towards the second floor. 

Several employees and trainees bowed as they met him, before cutely waiving towards his daughter.

Daniel led her towards the practice room that was often occupied by the Oh My Girl members. 

Dayeon frowned as she noticed there was an absence of any idols.

“Sorry Dayeon-ah.” He pat her on the head. 

Suddenly there was a loud - "Boo!" Causing both of them to jump. 

Arin appeared behind them dressed in exercise clothes. 

“Sorry Director.” She immediately bowed in apology. 

“It’s fine.” Daniel assured her. 

“Arin unnie!” Dayeon began jumping up and down as she and Arin held hands.

“Want to watch me dance Dayeon?” Arin inquired bending down to the little girl's vision.

“Can you do that?” Daniel requested relieved at the thought. “I have to go do something.” 

Arin nodded her head emphatically. As she smiled cutely at his daughter. 

Daniel used to feel bad leaving Dayeon to bother the members, but he soon realized they enjoyed the cute girl’s presence as much as she did theirs.

He watched as Dayeon cutely tried to imitate the experienced idol's dancing.

Finally given a small break he brought his backpack up to the upper floors of the office spaces. 

He had to talk with Lee Wonmin a former singer who was the CEO and founder of WM. 

Daniel discussed with him about certain topics before heading to the office he was given. A large glass enclosure that he dimmed the lights and lowered the blinds to rest against his large chair. Allowing him to finally get some shut eye.

He saw a text message from Arin.

She was asking if she and Binnie could take Dayeon to get ice cream at a nearby shop.

Daniel of course allowed it, giving him at least an hour or two to get some sleep.

He wasn’t sure how long he was out for. But he woke up to Dayeon’s shaking.

“Dayeon-ah, appa’s tired.” He moved his hands towards the small hands that were shaking his shoulders. His hands clasping around the soft skin of her fingers.

He realized at that moment  they were not small enough to be Dayeon’s hands.

He smelled her perfume. It wasn’t Dayeon. It was his wife.

His eyes shot open as he found himself face to face with Jiyeon. Her beautiful face wasn’t smiling like he wished it did. It had an apparent frown and concerned expression.

“You worked all night again didn’t you?” She didn’t beat around the bush her hands on her hips now.

Daniel grinned sheepishly, trying as hard as his tired brain could to find a way for a solution.

“Welcome back Jiyeon-a.” He reached forward taking her wrist in his hand.

But she brushed it off.

“Ya, Daniel I’m serious. It’s not good for your body to keep sitting in the chair for so long. Think about your body.” She scolded him, he was listening. 

But his eyes were glued to her cute face, as he wished to hold her.

He reached forward and she didn’t resist this time as he pulled her more forcefully into his arms. She was sitting against his lap, her head resting against his shoulder.

This was more like it. 

He began her back.

“Are you listening to me?” She was blushing furiously as he ran one hand through the long strands of hair that ran down her back.

“Yes. You can scold me all you want. Just let me hold you like this.” He pleaded. Nuzzling his cheek into her soft hair.

“Oppa. You know I only am upset because you’re hurt, you need to get better, and whenever I’m not there to scold you. You overwork yourself.” The genuine worry in her voice made Daniel feel guilty.

“Sorry. Jiyeon-a.” He apologized. “I just really had to finalize somethings for the next album release.” 

“I know that no matter what you still take good care of Dayeon, and you always take good care of me. But you never take care of yourself honey.” She complained her hand his tense shoulders.

“Look at how ugly you look when you’re tired.” 

He wasn’t sure if she was teasing him or being serious. But he gazed down at her flashing his usual goofy grin.

“Why’d you marry such an ugly man?” He asked rhetorically placing his lips on her forehead. Before she lifted her own face to meet his.

A passionate kiss erupted as Daniel became once again into the charms of Jiyeon his hand moving down towards the simple black dress she wore. Slowly pulling the straps down to her side.

“Dayeon’s Appa.” She suddenly scolded his naughty hand. “Not here.” 

“Why?” He had a naughty expression as he stared affectionately towards her. “We have all the privacy in the world.”

She was about to kiss him again when there was a sudden bang against the door. Then another one. 

“APPA! APPA!” 

Daniel swore he heard Jiyeon mutter a slight curse under her breath. Jiyeon leaped from his lap as she walk towards the door and readjusted the straps to her dress before opening it.

“OMMA!” Dayeon exclaimed as she jumped into her mother’s arms. “I ate so much ice cream.”

And you could see it. White bits of melted ice cream all over the corners of . 

Behind her was Arin and Binne both standing at attention like teenage babysitters. 

He grinned and thanked them silently, they bowed before leaving to their own schedules.

“Appa. I didn’t know omma was coming home today.” Dayeon ran towards him and leaped onto his lap. Wrapping her tiny arms around him.

“Perfect right?” Daniel glanced back at his smiling wife.

“I get to spend the day with omma and appa now!” 

“And tomorrow you get to go to preschool.” Jiyeon reminded her.

The frown that appeared on Dayeon’s face garnered a hearty laugh from Daniel. 

“Well get to that tomorrow.” He lifted his daughter into his arms and walked over to Jiyeon. 

“Now let’s go home.” 

“I’ll drive.” Jiyeon offered. “You look tired.”

“Appa slept in the office.” Dayeon immediately ratted out him, unable to lie to her mother.

Jiyeon despite already knowing played along.

“Really?” Jiyeon asked enlarging her eyes.

“He told me not to tell omma. But I told him you told me to make sure he takes care of himself.” Dayeon guilt ridden, exposed to her.

“He told you to lie to omma?” 

“Yes. But don’t be mad at appa. He just loves you and doesn’t want you to worry.” 

Daniel pat his daughter on the back proudly hearing her defense for him.

“Well. Next time, tell appa that you won’t give him any hugs if you don’t listen to omma.” Jiyeon requested of her. 

The thought genuinely scared Daniel.

“Well… Well… Dayeon was the one who spilled the cereal.” He tried to shift the blame playfully onto his daughter.

“No. No. I don’t remember.” Dayeon denied, now perfectly capable of lying.

He grinned at her mischievousness and began to tickle her uncontrollably. 

They were in the lobby as Dayeon began giggling and squealing. Daniel noticed the many grins and smiles that were on the trainees who passed them.

“Ok. Omma sorry. I spilled the cereal.” Dayeon apologized conceding. 

They reached her car, and Daniel buckled his daughter into the backseat. Before climbing into the passenger seat. Leaning back into it and shutting his eyes. 

Jiyeon started the car and began driving back towards their home. Daniel felt her hand reach over at some point and her fingers intertwined with his. 

The sound of the most recent Blackpink hit blasting on the radio as Dayeon cutely began singing along.

"What did you two trouble makers do last night?" Jiyeon questioned turning back towards her daughter.

"We watched HAPPY TOGETHER!" Dayeon announced giggling happily. "The one with omma, the one where she's with that handsome oppa!"

Jiyeon turned to him, and Daniel shrugged his shoulders grinning.

"Was that appa's idea or Dayeon's?" She questioned towards him.

Daniel quickly used his finger to zip his lips checking in the rearview mirror to make sure that his daughter emulated his motion. 

"I'm not telling." Dayeon teased childishly sticking out her tongue.

"Is that so? Well did omma look pretty there?" 

Even though the question was intended for Dayeon, it was Daniel nodded his head emphatically as if on innstinct.

They all burst out laughing as their car stopped at a busy Gangnam intersection. 

Right as he pressed onto the breaks tiny orange ball, a keychain hanging from his rearview mirror, bounced against the air before finaling settling in its place. It was reminder. He would never play basketball again. He had long since given up on that.

But he hadn’t given up on his larger dreams. Because ultimately before basketball… his motivation had always been love. 

That’s why it always came first to him. Love then Basketball. Love & Basketball.

I love you Jiyeon.

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With this finished, this ends the epilogue and the story with it. Thanks for reading and subscribing, all of your comments have meant so much to me. I decided after some comments asking for present day and revealing of their relationship to give a little more. The part revealing part has yet to be edited enough to release and that would likely fall under an Act IV if I ever wrote one. Who knows maybe during winter break i'll take a look at it. But, here's a little bonus for anyone wishing for Jiyeon and her acting success. Its been very roughly edited and I know that perhaps not all the context is there, but here goes nothing.

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Soompi: Watch: Park Jiyeon and Choi Bomin have awkward encounter in Teaser for upcoming drama ‘Spotlight Love’ 

September 1st, 2021 

The upcoming JTBC drama ‘Spotlight Love’, has shared its first preview of the first encounter for main leads, Park Jiyeon and Choi Bomin (Golden Child). 

‘Breakthrough’ shares the dark sides of Television and Reporting. Jiyeon stars as Choi Seyoung, a 30 year old News Anchor who after realizing she cannot climb higher with competence and beauty, uses bribes and favors to rise. Now after reaching the top, she despises herself. Choi Bomin stars as Jaemin a 22 year old failed idol who lives a simple life but despises the News, after a fake news scandal ruins his career. 

In the teaser, after once again being gossiped and ridiculed by her peers, Jiyeon is shown getting wasted at a bar and complaining to herself how unfair the world is. She is then confronted by Bomin who appears to be working there and tells her to leave. 

He is then shown feeling empathy for her after seeing her crying on a bench outside and places his coat over her. 

The teaser ends with Jiyeon and Bomin in a voice-over questioning “How did I end up like this?”

’Spotlight Love’ premieres sometime in October, Jiyeon’s first drama appearance after her hiatus since getting married and moving to America with Basketball star Daniel Choi. Check out the preview below!

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Top Comments: 

“Isn’t it amazing how great she looks even after having her daughter only a year ago? I’m so glad they moved back to Korea and can’t wait for this drama!"

“Did anyone notice her surname is Choi in the drama!! Thanks Writer-nim for allowing this and Daniel oppa don’t get too jealous!!”

“Bomin is so handsome, but I don’t like an idol x idol pairing. Is Jiyeon really a good actress? We all know she’s only the lead because of her popularity after her marriage to Daniel.”

… 2021

[Broadcast]

“Join us together on this Thursday night!” National MC Yoo Jaesuk announces.

“Happy Together! Season 5.” The four cast members: Jun Hyunmoo, So Yoojin, and Jang Doyeon announce in unison.

“Today we are happy to introduce the cast of currently airing drama ‘Spotlight Love’ let’s welcome Park Jiyeon, and Choi Bomin.” 

A beautiful young women in her late 20s wearing a navy blue blazer and a matching formal skirt followed by a handsome young man wearing a white turtleneck and jeans enter the set.

(Audience applause)

The two guests sit on the sofa 

“It’s been a while since you’ve been here Jiyeon-si, almost 5 years now.” Hyunmoo begins as the 4 hosts focus in on the pretty girl sitting on a sofa.

“Since then a lot has happened hasn’t it?” Jaesuk grinned towards her clearly with certain implications. 

The former idol star nods her head grinning as well, clearly blushing at all of the attention. 

“Well I know we’re here to talk about your airing drama, but isn’t there some other drama we should talk about first?” Doyeon, a tall and lanky female comedian, gives her own misdirection leading back to the female guest. 

Even the handsome young guest is seen chuckling as he glances towards his beautiful costar. 

“That’s a nice ring.” So Yoojin, a female MC and former actress, comments cheekily.  

“Yes.” Jiyeon slowly responds. “I guess a lot has happened since the last time I was on.”

“So you’re married now. How is married life?” Jun Hyunmoo finally breaks the tension. “This is your first time on an entertainment program since then isn’t it?"

“Hey now, we can be too direct, the PD’s themselves told us to hint briefly at it on the script.” Yoo Jaesuk jokes. 

(Audience Laugh)

“Ah yes.” Park Jiyeon mumbles as her hand can be seen covering the beautiful ring on her left hand. 

“Would you like to say a few words?” Jaesuk offers. 

Jiyeon quickly nods, the camera now completely focusing on her.

“I’m very thankful to all of the support from my fans and his fans as well. I know it was quite flustering for many fans. But please keep cheering for us, and for him.”

“Who are you talking about? Who is this ‘him’?” Doyeon teases Jiyeon.

Jiyeon shakes her head awkwardly as everyone starts laughing. 

“Bomin you look extremely left out, should we ask him a question so that we can move on.” Hyunmoo jokes as the camera reveals the handsome young man sitting awkwardly next to his co-star.

“I’m guessing he’s realizing that the ‘Him’ we’re not talking about isn’t him.” Doyeon jokes. “Your screen time might be pushed back to the next episode.”

Everyone laughs, but thankfully the other female host So Yoojin gives him an opportunity.

“Bomin-si, you’ve gained a lot of attention, not only for your handsome looks, but for your excellent portrayal of a former idol star. Can you tell the viewers a little about your character?” Yoojin asks about the drama.

“Yes, sure. I’m really thankful to all the viewers who have been watching. I play a character Lee Jaemin, a rising idol star who’s career is cut short by a false scandal. It’s really been a great opportunity to play a character who definitely embodies much of my own character.” Bomin explains.

“And Jiyeon-si can you tell us a little about your own character?” Jaesuk inquires.

“Of course, I play Choi Seyoung, an announcer who—”

“Ahh, so you’re a Choi in the drama.” Hyunmoo points out once again subtly pointing towards her relationship. 

Jiyeon bows her head in embarrassment as everyone chuckles. 

“The drama has recently hit 10% ratings on the previous episode and while we can’t ask you to give any spoilers. There was a very special cameo by someone’s loved one.” Yoo Jaesuk comments towards the two guests. 

“I guess I really have no choice but to talk about it a little. If that’s ok?” The female guests glance around and their are nods of approval from everyone.

“Is that ok with you Bomin-si? The directors look afraid we might offend your fans by not asking you enough questions.” Doyeon teases.

“Actually I myself am very curious to hear about Jiyeon Sunbae’s story. We have become quite close, but I’ve never really felt comfortable enough to ask.”

“Are you saying she’s too scary to ask?” Jaesuk questions playfully. “Or is a certain husband always around scaring you off?”

Jiyeon quickly stares up in shock, startled by the sudden accusation.

The handsome idol quickly waives his hands in front of him. “No, not at all, I just have always looked up to T-ara sunbae’s and it felt awkward meeting her in person, especially for a melodrama.” 

“Ah, I see.” So Yoojin replies. “Shouldn’t we just ask blatantly now? Haven’t we enough. Don’t worry Jiyeon, I can empathize with you, when you marry a celebrity, it’s always like this.”

“Hasn’t her husband been on a show with your husband?” Hyunmoo inquired towards the female host referring to the popular Restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Baek Jongwon.

“He was praised by the media for his cooking skills.” Jaesuk comments.

“Ah, yes, they were on one of his shows, and he came to visit our house once. He’s very polite. Does he cook for you at home Jiyeon-si?”

Park Jiyeon is seen nodding. “He’s very caring, whenever I’m filming or out of the house, I always know that he’s taking good care of Dayeon at home. And I always know there will be a nicely cooked meal waiting for me.” 

“I’m guessing your wife has never experienced that.” Doyeon suddenly teases towards Jaesuk. 

Who quickly bows his head playfully towards the camera. 

“I would like to apologize to my wife.” He jokes before turning towards Hyunmoo who is frowning. 

(Audience laugh)

“But isn’t this too much? It’s setting unrealistic expectations for what husbands should be required to do.” Hyunmoo whines. “Isn’t that right Bomin-si?”

“Ah, please don’t drag me into this. haha.” Bomin quickly responds. 

“That’s right, he’s so mature it’s easy to remember how young he is.” Jiyeon comments. “When I first met him, I didn’t realize how young he is until after I searched it up. He’s very well mannered and respectful.”

“Let’s get back to you though Jiyeon-si, we’re all very curious, please give us and the public an explanation. We may as well be direct, can you tell us how you two met? We’re all dying to know.” Hyunmoo questions.

“Daniel has been on the record as saying that you met a long time ago.” 

“Ah, yes.” Jiyeon replied. “Actually I don’t usually tell people the story, well because it’s almost like a drama.” 

“Really?” Everyone in the shot all turned to stare at her. 

“I first met him, the first time I ever visited in America. It was when I was 19. Almost 10 years ago.”

“No way! That long ago?” Doyeon questioned. 

“Wait a second, just wait a second.” Hyunmoo paused everyone grinning. “Look even the PD has come closer to hear the story.”

A shot reveals several of the Producers and camera crew had edged forward slightly. 

“Yes, we met before he was a basketball player. I had gotten lost in Las Vegas at night and there were these people who were clearly drunk and I felt uncomfortable talking to them. Then just suddenly he appeared and told them to get lost because he was my boyfriend.” 

The entire cast looks in complete disbelief.  

“Are you sure you didn’t watch too many dramas recently and forget about your real first meeting.” Jaesuk finally breaks the silence. 

“I couldn’t speak English, so I was really thankful to him at the time. I still remember his first words, after he looked at me. ‘Gwaenchana.’” Jiyeon spoke the final words in a much lower voice to imitate her husband. 

“Omo, that’s so romantic.” Doyeon and Yoojin are both seen grinning madly with red in their cheeks. 

“I understand why Doyeon and Yoojin are smiling. But isn’t Bomin grinning a little too much?” Hyunmoo teased looking at the younger idol.

He quickly shook his head and apologized. 

“No wonder, you must’ve fallen for him instantly.” Jaesuk commented. 

“Ah… actually at the time, I was an idol, so I couldn’t really date anyone. But we became friends at the time.” Jiyeon explained. “We kept in touch and he comforted me through some hard times in my career.”

“So even after all that you never developed feelings towards him? Really?” Doyeon questioned slightly appalled.

Jiyeon smiled clearly surprised by the directness.

“Aren’t you reacting a little too much?” Jaesuk teases the female comedian.

“Come on, when you’re single, you live for other people’s relationship stories.” Doyeon jokes.

“Ah, at the time, I definitely had a lot of thoughts that he was too popular, or too perfect for me. But after slowly reconnecting, we began talking again and he confessed that he liked me.” Jiyeon revealed. 

“Wow, he confessed first?” Doyeon asked. 

“Mhm. I told him no at first, because of how many fans he had, and because we were both still young at the time, but slowly I noticed the sincerity in him, and I couldn’t say no any longer.” 

“So you rejected the great Daniel Choi?” Hyunmoo announced in wonder. 

(Audience laugh)

Jiyeon however quickly shook her head, waiving her hands in front of her once again. “Please don’t misunderstand, I liked him at the time. I just was scared because I knew there would be some backlash to our relationship.” 

“Of course that’s quite understandable.” Jaesuk replied. 

However, Jiyeon wasn’t finished talking. The screen now focusing on her she continued talking.

“I know there were people who said that I am not deserving of my husband. And for a long time I agreed with them. I woke up everyone day wondering why he cared for me. But, after time passed, I realized that I had the wrong mindset. Instead of worrying about others and running away from my feelings, I decided I should spend that energy making him happy and caring for myself as well. I realized that I no longer wanted to be a coward."