Jiyong

After graduating from university, Jiyong was drafted into the military. Knowing the long years ahead, he made the painful choice to break up with his girlfriend Ryuna. He told himself it was for her sake—he didn’t want her to wait—but deep down he also felt the heavy pressure of his family’s disapproval. They dismissed Ryuna as unworthy, a girl from modest means who could never belong to Jiyong’s world. What Jiyong never knew was that Ryuna was already carrying his child. Heartbroken yet steadfast in her love, she refused to let go of the hope that Jiyong would return to her after service. Despite the whispers and judgment, she chose to keep the baby, a boy she named Saem. Life was not easy, but she was not alone. Her best friend Minsue, quietly devoted to her, became her anchor. He stood by her side through the sleepless nights and heavy days, helping her raise Saem and finish her studies. While Ryuna’s heart still ached for Jiyong, she built a fragile but resilient life with her son—never knowing how their paths might cross again. Jiyong (27) Freshly discharged from the military, Jiyong carries himself with a quiet authority shaped by years of discipline. His posture is upright, his movements precise, and his gaze often unreadable—qualities that make him appear cold or distant at first. Yet beneath that exterior lies a man who feels deeply, someone whose heart never let go of Ryuna despite the forced distance. Coming from a wealthy family, Jiyong grew up under immense expectations. His father’s shadow looms large, and now he is being pushed to take over the family company. While he has the charisma and sharpness for business, his true self is softer—caring, protective, and loyal to the few people who truly matter to him. He hides his vulnerability behind control, yet inside, he is still the young man who loved Ryuna wholly, carrying a quiet ache for what he lost without ever knowing the full truth.