It all started with Sunoo wanting a bit of peace. Sunoo, who loved his privacy, had always been the type to keep things lowkey, especially when it came to matters of the heart. He and Heeseung had been close for a while now—so close that their chemistry was undeniable. But the thought of the world knowing? That was a different story.
Heeseung, on the other hand, was a little more daring when it came to love. He was open with his feelings, and if there was one thing he couldn’t stand, it was hiding them. Heeseung was ready to let everyone know about his relationship with Sunoo, proudly displaying their affection for each other to the world. It wasn’t just about the relationship; it was about celebrating it with everyone they loved, including their members and fans.
One quiet afternoon after practice, the members of ENHYPEN were lounging around in their shared dorm when Heeseung suddenly dropped a bombshell.
"Sunoo and I... we're kind of together now," Heeseung announced with a grin, looking over at Sunoo, who froze, eyes wide with panic.
Sunoo immediately shook his head, waving his hands in frantic denial. "Heeseung! What are you doing?!"
The other members exchanged knowing glances, clearly amused by the unfolding drama. Jay raised an eyebrow, leaning forward. "Wait, so you guys are dating? Like, for real?" Niki eaned in too, his grin spreading across his face. "This is news to me, man, but congrats!"
Jungwon and Jake , ever the neutral one, tilted their head slightly. "This was inevitable. I think everyone kind of knew."
Sunghoon, his voice calm but playful, added, "I mean, we all noticed the way you two act around each other. It’s hard to miss."
Heeseung smiled even more brightly, leaning over to rest his arm casually around Sunoo’s shoulder. "Yeah, for real. We’ve been together for a while. It’s time to tell the world."
Sunoo’s face turned beet red, the last thing he wanted being all this attention. "Heeseung, we agreed! We were going to keep it private!"
But Heeseung just shook his head, looking determined. "Nah, we can’t keep hiding something this amazing. Everyone deserves to know how happy we are baby."
Little did Sunoo know, Heeseung had already been working behind the scenes. The HYBE staff, including their managers, had already been in on the plan. Heeseung had enlisted the help of the members—Jay, Jake, Jungwon, Sunghoon, and Niki—who were fully on board with revealing the secret to the world.
It didn’t take long for the members to start dropping subtle hints in their V-Lives, interviews, and social media posts. Fans began piecing things together, noticing the small touches and the way Heeseung and Sunoo interacted around each other—sunny smiles, shared glances, quiet moments. It was clear to the fans that there was something special going on.
Niki was especially vocal, often tweeting things like, "Sunoo and Heeseung hyung are goals. Just saying," which sent fans into a frenzy.
The tipping point came during a fan event. Heeseung, unable to keep it under wraps any longer, held Sunoo's hand in plain view of the cameras as they waved to the fans. The reaction was instantaneous. Fans flooded social media with theories, comments, and fan art, all in celebration of the long-awaited revelation.
As Sunoo nervously checked his phone later that night, he found a message from Sunghoon.
"Don’t worry, Sunoo. The fans are super supportive. It’s going to be okay!"
And when he looked up to meet Heeseung's gaze, his heart softened. Heeseung was grinning, as if he’d just won a victory. Sunoo couldn’t help but smile back, despite himself. The world knew, and somehow, it didn’t feel so bad.
