When Fate Threads Us Together

The Interview

Setting the Stage:

Seo Kang Joo has come a long way since his days as a fashion student. After leaving Korea to study in Paris, he poured every ounce of his energy into building his fashion empire. His company, now a global powerhouse in the fashion industry, is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability. The upcoming International Fashion Festival in Busan is one of the biggest events on his calendar, marking his triumphant return to Korea as the CEO of a company that has taken the world by storm.

Despite all his success, Kang Joo often finds himself thinking about the life he left behind, especially the girl who once meant everything to him—Joo Eun Ho. Their parting was bittersweet, filled with unspoken words and emotions they never had the chance to explore. Though he had buried himself in work and achieved everything he set out to do, there was always a lingering sense of something unfinished, something unresolved.The

Surprise Reunion:

When Kang Joo sees Eun Ho’s name on the list of interviewers, he feels a jolt of surprise and something more—anticipation. It’s been eight years since they last saw each other, and in that time, he had often wondered what might have happened if they had taken a chance on each other. Seeing her name brings all those questions rushing back, along with memories of their time together, the connection they shared, and the feelings he had carefully tucked away.

As the day of the interview approaches, Kang Joo finds himself growing increasingly restless. He’s faced countless challenges in his career, negotiated deals with some of the biggest names in the industry, and stood on the world’s most prestigious fashion stages. But the thought of seeing Eun Ho again, of facing the woman who had once been his closest confidant, makes him feel like a nervous university student all over again.

The Interview Begins:

As the camera crew finished setting up and the lighting was adjusted, Joo Eun Ho took a deep breath to steady herself. The room was buzzing with energy, the atmosphere charged with the excitement and anticipation that came with such a high-profile event. But for Eun Ho, all of that seemed to fade into the background the moment Seo Kang Joo walked into the room.

He looked every bit the successful CEO, his presence commanding the space with a quiet confidence. But beneath the polished exterior, there was a warmth in his eyes as he approached Eun Ho, a softness that spoke of the history they shared. She could feel her pulse quicken as he drew nearer, and she had to remind herself to remain professional, to keep her emotions in check.

“Miss Joo Eun Ho,” Kang Joo greeted her with a gentle smile, his voice calm and measured. “It’s been a long time.”

“It has,” Eun Ho replied, her own smile polite but guarded. “You’ve done well for yourself, Mr Seo Kang Joo. It’s impressive to see how far you’ve come.”

Kang Joo’s smile widened slightly, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. “Thank you. But I think we both knew back in university that we were destined for bigger things.”

Eun Ho couldn’t help but chuckle softly at his words. “You were always the ambitious one, though. I remember how you used to drag me to all those extra workshops and seminars, even when I just wanted to relax.”

Kang Joo laughed, the sound warm and genuine. “Well, someone had to keep you on your toes. Besides, you were always the one who ended up getting the highest marks in the class, no matter how much you complained about the workload.”

Eun Ho shook her head, a fond smile tugging at her lips. “I wasn’t that bad, was I?”

“Maybe not,” Kang Joo admitted, his tone teasing. “But you were definitely the hardest working. I remember you pulling all-nighters before exams, fueled by nothing but instant coffee and sheer determination.”