Colors Of Warmth | Seulrene

TWENTY FIVE

STORM ON THE HORIZON

Life's chapters are interwoven with the threads of fate, and sometimes, a single encounter can unravel the fabric of our carefully stitched stories.

Entertainment News: Renowned Philanthropic Patron and Art Connoisseur, Park Bogum, Returns to South Korea—Spotted at Bae Empire.

Seoul is buzzing with the unexpected return of Alexander Park, better known by his real name, Park Bogum, a distinguished Korean philanthropist and art patron based in Spain. Widely recognized for his princely visuals and deep expertise in the arts, Bogum has long been a prominent figure in European artistic circles, especially in Spain where he has spent the past several years fostering art education and sponsoring emerging talent.

This week, the elusive philanthropist was spotted entering the premises of Bae Empire, a conglomerate known more for its global business ventures than its involvement in the arts. Eagle-eyed reporters quickly caught the moment, sparking curiosity across the nation. Speculation is rife about what Park Bogum might be doing at the headquarters of a company traditionally focused on industries like technology, real estate, and fashion.

However, media outlets soon uncovered an intriguing connection between Irene Bae, CEO of Bae Empire, and Park Bogum. The two were reportedly university classmates, having attended the same prestigious institution in Seoul during their college years. Could their shared history hint at a personal or professional collaboration?

“It's quite unusual to see Park Bogum involved in anything outside the art world, let alone something like Bae Empire,” remarked one cultural critic. “And Irene Bae’s sudden interest in the arts is equally surprising, given her focus on more traditional business sectors. Could she be expanding her empire into art education? If so, this could mark a groundbreaking shift for Bae Empire. If the rumors are true, this partnership has the potential to reshape the cultural landscape.”

Public reactions have been pouring in on social media, with many fans curious about their connection:

“Park Bogum at Bae Empire? This has to be more than just an art deal. What are they planning?”

“I always knew Bogum and Irene were acquainted—they were at the same university as me—but I never imagined they’d collaborate. If this is true, it could be a game-changer for the art scene in Korea!”

Another user speculated:

“Irene is a business genius, and Bogum is an art icon. If they're collaborating, we're about to witness a cultural revolution.”

Despite the whirlwind of speculation, neither Irene Bae nor Park Bogum has made any official statements regarding their recent meeting. With both of them keeping a low profile, fans and industry insiders alike are left to wonder whether this unexpected reunion could mark the start of a new artistic venture for Bae Empire.

For now, the art world and the public—remain on edge, waiting for what could be the next major development in this unfolding story.

Seulgi's attention was drawn to the sudden string of curses from Jinyoung and Jackson, their voices tense and sharp. Confused, he glanced over at the two, who were both glaring at the TV with furrowed brows and clenched fists. Seulgi’s gaze followed theirs, landing on the screen where the news anchor was discussing the possible collaboration between Park Bogum and Bae Empire. The headlines flashed boldly, and Seulgi's brow furrowed in slight confusion.

“What’s this about?” Seulgi thought, puzzled. Irene hadn’t mentioned anything about Park Bogum to him. Of course, he knew better than to pry too deeply into his wife’s business affairs; she didn’t always share every detail about Bae Empire, and Seulgi respected that boundary. Still, sometimes, Irene would let him in on key decisions, especially when they had personal implications. But this… this was news to him.