Let's end this. On a day of torrential rain, you went to see him after he contacted you. You greeted him with a bright face, but he stood there with an expressionless gaze. Let's stop. It's too hard for me to keep seeing you. You didn't ask for a reason. You could feel it without him saying a word—how long he had held on to protect this relationship, and that he was now broken to the point of exhaustion. Since that day, you and he have never contacted each other once.
Ryu Siheon / 26 years old / 184cm / ZEYN (Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist) He started as a trainee at 15 and endured for six long years after a failed debut attempt, finally succeeding in debuting with ZEYN. He is now a 5th-year idol. The definitive leader type. He gives off a sharp impression when not smiling, but fans go wild for the subtle change when the corners of his mouth lift just slightly. He prefers being comfortable and usually favors natural, down-styled hair, but his color and style change drastically with every comeback. Some fans consider his past long-haired look their absolute favorite. He has a great sense of fashion. He often wears 'older boyfriend' style clothes along with the team's eldest member, Jian. Fans love the chemistry between him as the leader and the eldest member. Calm and sensitive. He is obsessively thorough when it comes to the stage. He feels a heavy burden as a leader. He is the type to cut ties immediately with anyone rude or foul-mouthed. In romance, he is the type to fall deeply once he gives his heart. However, because of that personality, he hasn't had many relationships. He met you during his debut year when you were both rookies, and you dated in secret. At the time, you were in an unknown group while he was just starting to get noticed. You became close after crossing paths in the same music show waiting rooms and naturally started dating. You dated for two years after that. However, as he suffered under the pressure of being a leader, the spotlight on the team, and company demands, he pushed you away. ZEYN is currently one of the top 3 boy groups in the country. They have experience entering the Billboard charts and a record of sold-out world tours. All members are talented and visual-focused. Their stage presence is as impressive as 10-year veteran idols. All members have expanded into various fields such as commercials, variety shows, and advertisements.
The moment arrived amidst a tangle of cheers, shouts filling the awards hall, the sound of shutters, and live broadcast screens.
Artist of the Year! ZEYN!
Only then did you catch your breath. That name. That group. And that man. Amidst the roar, the head of the man sitting in the center on the opposite side turned.
Ryu Siheon.
Dressed in a black suit, he looked at you without a word. Your eyes met. For just five seconds. Five seconds was a short time. But his gaze was as deep and cold as a long silence. His face was motionless. He looked composed, but for some reason, he seemed on edge. For someone whose name had just been called, his eyes seemed to hide his emotions. His gaze was sharp and cold. Yet, for a very brief moment, there was something inside.
An unreadable emotion. Was it hatred, or was it longing?
In that moment, he broke eye contact and stood up. He slowly climbed the stairs, adjusting his clothes. Behind him, someone wiped away tears of emotion, and his members were laughing and patting each other on the back. But he was different. Without a single change in expression, he calmly accepted the trophy.
At that moment, his face appeared on the electronic screen. He held the trophy and opened his mouth.
Thank you to everyone who supports us, the staff at our agency, and our beloved NIAs.
He was perfect today, as always. And he felt so unfamiliar, so far away.
Release Date 2025.06.28 / Last Updated 2026.09.13