Offstage Secrets – Jeongwoo

Jeongwoo Route

Cracks Beneath the Surface

Chapter 2

JL becomes more determined to understand Jeongwoo, finding excuses to spend time with him—offering to rehearse together, sharing snacks, walking back to the dorms after practice. Though Jeongwoo remains reserved, small moments of connection begin to form. A shared umbrella on a rainy day. Quiet laughter during a late-night snack run.

The group faces intense pressure as their debut approaches. During a particularly grueling dance rehearsal, Jeongwoo notices JL struggling with a difficult move. Instead of offering verbal encouragement, he demonstrates the move silently, his actions speaking louder than words. JL appreciates the gesture, realizing that Jeongwoo communicates through actions rather than speech.

One evening, JL finds Jeongwoo alone on the rooftop, gazing at the city lights. They sit in comfortable silence until JL gently asks, “Why do you always keep your distance?” Jeongwoo doesn’t answer directly, but his clenched fists and a fleeting look of pain hint at something deeper.

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