Belongs to Kims

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Dad, I'm struggling to understand. Two of them are married, and the last one seems more like an animal than a human being. How am I supposed to choose among them? Kang Ean Jung an young girl ask her father.

choose one among them, and I'll arrange a match. Their marriage lives haven't been particularly successful. The old man gazes at his daughter, awaiting her decision.

But Dad!...

"No more arguments. You'll meet them today, choose one, and you'll leave with him. That's final," the man instructed his daughter. "Get ready, you must look elegant, more than cute."

She nodded hesitantly...

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The boy gazes at the wet girl, and she returns the look, both sharing an awkward smile. "We're best friends, right?" she asks. "But I sense something different," she adds. "Me too," the boy replies, seizing her hand and pulling her towards him suddenly.

"Cut it! That was an excellent shot," the director announced over the megaphone. "So, pack up."

"Did I hurt you?" the male actor asked his co-actors.

"No, Mr. Hoseok. You're always gentle," she bowed at him, and he reciprocated. Someone rushed to him, helping him put on his coat, while the director called for the caravan.

"Okay, see you, Miss Lee. We can meet after two weeks," he said, running to the caravan.

"Are they married?" Ms. Lee asked someone standing beside her.

"I don't know. Some people say they're married, some say they're just living together. Whatever," he replied.

"Joon, how was the shot? Is it perfect?" Hoseok asked excitedly to his director.

"Perfect? My foot," the man threw his cap away. "You're playing a villain role, Hoseok. Why are you treating her so softly?"

"I'm sorry. I'll do it perfectly next time," Hoseok said with a lowered head.

"Hmm," Namjoon hummed heavily. "Get ready; we're going home. Act perfectly in front of them."

"I will," Hoseok sighed, skilled in playing roles not just in movies but in life too – the perfect wife to Kim Namjoon. As an actor, he smoothly transitions between various characters on screen and navigates life's complexities off-screen. Seated in front of the mirror, he starts removing his makeup. Soon, he'll face a world filled with animosity, a result of being both an actor and coming from a poor family background. Hoseok prepares himself, applying another layer of makeup, transforming into the ideal wife and affluent son-in-law of the Kim family....

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"Wow... you look perfect, baby. Everyone's eyes are going to fall on you. Sexy and cute," the lady smiles beautifully.

The boy looks in the mirror, the tight dress showing every curve of his body. The heavy makeup show his perfect face. It's been two days since he ate something substantial because his mother found his cheeks too puffy. He should look beautiful,  for others and  perfect husband be with his husband.

"Baby, wear this," the mother places a pair of high-heeled shoes in front of him. "Wear this," she says.

He looks at the shoes, wears them—uncomfortable, but he doesn't have a choice.

"Jimin, now you look perfect for him. Both of you look so beautiful together," the mother shouts happily at her son.

Jimin gazes at the mirror, resembling a Barbie doll for showcase.