Seoul Stories

[𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘] ❝ Funny how you left for your dreams and somehow still became mine. ❞ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, Sim Jaeyun calls a random café hotline trying to flirt with the owner just to prove to his members he is capable of pulling someone. |×××××××| ❝ Sir, if you keep calling just to hear my voice, I will block this number. ❞ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, Kang Ellie realizes the annoyingly persistent customer flirting with her over late night calls is actually her ex-boyfriend from Australia. What happens when two people who never truly fell out of love cross paths again in the middle of Seoul? Read to find out ! → Exes to Lovers → Mutual Pining → Secret Relationship → Idol x Café Owner → Angst → Fluff → K-POP AU → Pathetic Yearning™ ☕ WHEN THE COFFEE GETS COLD - a first love syndrome story will begin now~ ©Xia_Taex 2026

Kioni's Father is trying to set his sights high on the success of his business. After visiting a close friend in South Korea, her father has decided to take his southern home cooking abroad. After promising reviews, Malik leaves the restaurant in Chicago with his wife Zara and travels to South Korea to give it a try for at least a year with his oldest daughter. Kioni Taylor, 21 years old and a bit pissed off. Yet she had plans, to fall wildly in love with some random, beautiful Italian guy she would meet during her travels to Italy with a group of friends from school, along with the hopes of fulfilling her dreams to becoming a travel photographer and blogger - instead she would be cooking collard greens in a place where the Korean men will see her as temporary by her foreign status alone. Lee Dae-Hyun is about to be alone as the members of his K-pop group is about to fulfill their duty to the military, leaving the group on hiatus. He just wants a moment out of the spotlight to figure out his next move. He's not sure if he should have a solo career or if he should try his hand at acting. Being in a K-pop group, made it impossible to find someone he could have a relationship with, which is something he wanted to experience. A chance meeting in the restaurant changes the outcome of both Kioni and Dae-Hyun with expectations they didn't even imagine. Will their chance meeting be the beginning of something new for both of them? COPYRIGHT NOTICE This is a work of fiction and should be seen as fiction only. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or are being used fictitiously. Text copyright ⓒ 2024 Angel DeVille All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the author/publisher.

Sometimes, love doesn't arrive with fireworks. Sometimes... It knocks quietly on the door across the hall. Y/N moved into Apartment 502 hoping for one thing-a fresh start. A new city. A new job. A life where no one knew her past. Across the hallway lives Jeon Jungkook. He's quiet. Polite. Always carrying groceries for the elderly neighbors. Always leaving before sunrise. Always coming home long after dark. For months, they're nothing more than strangers who exchange small nods in the hallway. Until one stormy night changes everything. A shared cup of tea becomes late-night conversations. Late-night conversations become weekend grocery trips. Weekend grocery trips become a friendship neither of them expected. Somewhere between borrowed sugar, burnt cookies, movie nights, and silent walks home, they begin to realize that love isn't always loud. Sometimes it's simply finding someone who makes an ordinary day feel extraordinary. But when life offers Jungkook the opportunity he's dreamed of for years, they're forced to ask themselves one impossible question: Is home a place... Or is it a person? A slow-burn romance about healing, comfort, and discovering that the greatest love stories are often the quietest ones.

Beyond the Final Gate Sadia travels from Bangladesh to Seoul for her dream of studying abroad. But a mysterious invitation traps her and nine others inside a deadly game. As friendships grow, secrets unfold, and love begins to bloom, they must fight to survive and find the Final Gate... before it's too late.

Airin came to Seoul to keep a promise before a surgery she might not survive. Rei came to Seoul four years ago to disappear. She has 24 hours. He has a secret that could ruin them both. She spills his coffee at 6 AM. By midnight, they're falling in love in the falling snow. By dawn, everything they built is on fire. A dying girl who refuses to stop hoping. A con man who forgot how to. One day in Seoul that changes both their lives forever. Bittersweet. Slow-burn. Dual POV.

English version. As the leader of the world's biggest K-pop group, Ji-hoo has it all: fame, wealth, and millions of fans. Yet behind the spotlight and the manufactured smiles, his life is nothing but a glass cage. He has no memories before the age of thirteen. Only a strange scar has been burning his chest for as long as he can remember. But when he saves a stranger in the heart of Seoul, a single touch shatters his amnesia. The truth resurfaces, relentless: ten years ago, he sold his past to a demonic entity. And tonight... the demon is coming to collect. Discover a dark and intense fantasy romance at the heart of the K-pop industry, where masks fall and souls consume each other.

You never notice the faces in a crowd. Until one face starts appearing everywhere. In a city as crowded and alive as Seoul, even one familiar face shouldn't be possible. The first time I saw her at a glance, she's forgettable. The second she was recognizable. After the third, I begin searching for her without meaning to. When a late-night message uncovers a pattern of unexplained disappearances, every passing glance begins to feel intentional. The question is no longer why she's there. It's whether she ever let us out of her sight.

Winter Hartmann didn't want to go to the concert. She simply didn't want her best friend to travel to Munich alone. That was all. She hadn't planned on getting lost among thousands of fans. She hadn't planned on meeting one of the most famous men in the world. And she certainly hadn't planned for one evening to continue affecting her life months later. Jungkook should have forgotten her. After all, Winter was just one girl in the crowd. But then she suddenly finds herself standing in front of him again. And this time, it isn't just a brief glance between two complete strangers. This time, they have the chance to get to know each other. But the closer Winter gets to him, the more she realizes that Jungkook isn't just the man millions of people believe they know. And perhaps she should never have let him get this close. 07/24/2026

Siya moves to Seoul for a fresh start and immediately gets lost, argues with a rude stranger, and accidentally meets Kang Minho-a cold, mysterious photographer who keeps appearing everywhere. When Seoul Started Feeling Like Home is a cinematic slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance filled with tension, chaotic family dinners, jealousy, healing, and two lonely people who never meant to become each other's home.

One phone call. One bullet. One second chance. Samantha Kim is one of Seoul's most talented neurosurgeons. Her life is built on precision, control, and sacrifice-until a phone call during a live television interview forces her to confront the past she thought she had left behind. The woman fighting for her life is Federica Ferri, the one she once loved and never expected to see again under such circumstances. As doctors struggle to save her and an investigation begins to uncover what truly happened, old wounds, buried secrets, and unresolved feelings resurface, changing both their lives forever. Broken Melody is a contemporary GL novel set between Seoul and Milan-a story of love, mystery, and second chances, where every choice has a price and every silence can change a destiny.

"Sometimes, destiny doesn't unite two hearts because they need love... it does so because two little souls need a family." An arranged marriage. A love that once felt forever. A betrayal that shattered everything. Y/N believed she had found her happily ever after with Vivan Thakur. But when trust was broken, she chose to walk away-not because she stopped loving him, but because some choices leave wounds that apologies can never heal. Taking the custody of her little son, Daksh, she left India behind and moved to Seoul, determined to build a new life for the only person who mattered now. Far away from her past... Far away from the pain... She never expected fate to have other plans. Kim Taehyung. A world-renowned solo artist. A devoted single father. A man carrying scars of his own. Their worlds were never supposed to collide. One was a celebrity. The other, a fan who had admired him from afar for years. One carried a daughter longing for a mother's warmth. The other raised a son who secretly wished for a father's embrace. What happens when two innocent children decide that sharing their parents is the easiest solution? "You call my Appa papa ... and I'll call your eomma Mammi." Maybe destiny doesn't always knock. Sometimes... It walks into your life through the laughter of two little children.

They called them cheap rip-offs and rolling trash. But every masterpiece has to start from the mud. （Short story collection）

Everyone on campus knows Jeon Jungkook. But they don't know the real him. To everyone else, he's just the quiet guy who sits in the back of class, wears simple clothes, and rides his motorcycle through Seoul after midnight. He doesn't chase attention, doesn't show off, and doesn't act like someone who comes from one of the wealthiest families in the country. Because Jungkook doesn't want to be known for his money. He wants to be known for who he is. Y/N has no time for mysterious boys with expensive secrets. Between university deadlines, a part-time job, and trying to build a future for herself, romance is the last thing on her mind. Until one rainy night changes everything. A missed bus. A midnight motorcycle ride. A stranger who becomes her safest place. As late-night conversations turn into unforgettable memories, Y/N begins to see the person behind Jungkook's quiet smile. But when his hidden identity is revealed and the world starts watching their every move, their relationship is tested by jealousy, expectations, family pressure, and the difference between the lives they were born into. Because loving someone is easy when nobody knows their name. The hard part is staying when everyone does. Some rides change your life. Some people become your home.

What if one scholarship could change your entire life? Yashika, a hardworking girl from India, dreams of studying Traditional Korean Medicine (Hanbang) after learning the values of Ayurveda. When she wins the prestigious Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), she leaves her home behind and begins a new life at Kyung Hee University in Seoul. In a country filled with new languages, new traditions, and unexpected challenges, Yashika discovers true friendship, inspiring mentors, and a caring classmate, Yoo-Seok, whose quiet support slowly turns into something much deeper. Together, they face research competitions, betrayal, difficult choices, and the dream of connecting Ayurveda and Hanbang through honest scientific study. Will Yashika prove that knowledge has no borders? Can two different cultures create one shared future? A heartwarming story of dreams, friendship, love, courage, and the power of never giving up. "A Journey from Ayurveda & Hanbang to Seoul" is an emotional slow-burn romance filled with university life, cultural exchange, healing, and hope.

The man was terrifying-often. Not exactly in the way one imagines the word "terrifying" to mean. She couldn't pinpoint what exactly was so frightening about him. Perhaps his voice? His movements? His gaze? Those dark, wide pupils, that smile - so kind, so kind it was almost condescending? Or maybe the way he touched her. He thought twice, held back; sometimes, sometimes, she even noticed in his eyes that he might be hesitating. If he hesitates, he might hurt her. On her sixteenth birthday, Namna decides to finally break free from the ornate shell in which she has lived her whole life. To be brave. To perhaps discover the girl she truly is. That's when she meets a man who is too calm, too handsome, and pays her far too much attention to be real. What would a sixteen-year-old girl do in such a situation? She'd keep a diary about it, of course. *This is not fanfiction.

Seoul was never supposed to fall. One ordinary day... the next, the city is drowning in blood, chaos, and silence. A classified military virus known as VX-27 escapes from a secret laboratory, turning ordinary people into relentless monsters. Within days, the government loses control, the military is overwhelmed, and Seoul becomes a city of the dead. Twenty-three-year-old Kang Y/N, a final-year veterinary medicine student, survives only because of the lessons her older brother-a military captain-taught her. But when she finally finds him, he's no longer the brother she remembers. Forced to carry on with only his dog tags and his loyal military dog, Shadow, Y/N begins a desperate journey across a collapsing city. Along the way, fate brings together seven strangers-each with their own past, skills, and reasons to survive. Alone, they are just survivors. Together, they become something more: a family. But surviving the infected is only the beginning. As they uncover the truth behind VX-27, they discover a powerful organization hiding in the shadows, willing to sacrifice millions to protect its secrets. Every clue leads them closer to a conspiracy that could destroy what's left of humanity. In a world where every decision could be your last... Who do you trust? How much are you willing to sacrifice? And when the city you love can no longer be saved... Can you still save the future? ⚠️ This story contains: Zombie apocalypse, survival, action, mystery, conspiracy, found family, slow-burn romance, emotional themes, violence, and character deaths. "In the end, surviving wasn't about escaping the apocalypse... it was about finding people worth fighting for."

Sana is an elite Indian Police officer , trained to handle riots and high-pressure cases with a heart of steel. But behind the uniform, she is a dreamer who finds her only peace in the soulful voice of South Korea's biggest superstar, Park Woonseok. When Sana finally travels to Seoul, a chaotic collision at Gyeongbokgung Palace changes everything. She doesn't see a "National Monument"; she sees a rude, masked stranger who needs a lesson in manners. Woonseok is the "Prince of Seoul," trapped in a cage of fame and loneliness. For years, no one has looked at him as a person-until he crashes into a girl with mahogany eyes who calls him an "idiot" and chases him across a busy street just to return his wallet. Intrigued by the girl who doesn't scream his name, Woonseok weaves a web of lies to stay near her. He tells her he's a "friend" of the star she loves, promising her a private meeting that will change her life forever. The Officer. The Idol. The Lie. As the "Butterfly" from India and the "Star" of Seoul move closer, the truth threatens to burn the bridge between them. When the mask finally falls, will their love be the ultimate harmony-or a forbidden crime? A Cross-Cultural Romance | Secret Identity | K-Pop Stardom | Slow Burn ..

In 2026, BTS embarks on their long-awaited ARIRANG World Tour, performing in sold-out stadiums across the globe. Kim Namjoon-leader of BTS-isn't just the world's most respected idol anymore. He's an Enigma. Powerful. Calm. Intelligent. Feared by the media and respected throughout South Korea's rare ABO society. To keep the exhausting tour running smoothly, HYBE hires a new personal stylist and assistant exclusively for Namjoon. Twenty-three-year-old Malik Elijah Carter, a Black Korean resident born in Atlanta and raised in Seoul. Standing only 5'3", Malik is tiny beside Namjoon's towering 6'4" frame. Soft-spoken. Gentle. Graceful. With rich brown skin, warm hazel eyes, and curly dark hair, Malik possesses an ethereal beauty that often leaves people speechless. Even fashion photographers mistake him for a professional model. Despite being one of BTS's biggest ARMYs, Malik hides his admiration behind professionalism. But Namjoon notices everything. The way Malik quietly fixes his jackets before concerts. The comforting scent that calms his Enigma instincts. The shy smile that somehow feels more precious than sold-out arenas. As the ARIRANG Tour carries them from Seoul to Tokyo, Paris, New York, São Paulo, and London, a bond grows stronger with every performance. Yet the closer they become... the harder it is to ignore the destiny written into their scents. Can the world's strongest Enigma protect the tiny Omega who unknowingly captured his heart? Or will fame, jealous rivals, and the pressures of the biggest world tour in history tear them apart before their story truly begins? *This is just my imagination 💭 none of this story or any future stories take place* I will not tolerate any hate or disrespect

Kim Seoyeon has spent years helping other people step into the light. She knows how to transform a face into a story, create confidence with nothing more than color and careful hands, and make people feel like the best version of themselves. What she doesn't know is how to face someone who sees past every layer she carefully applies. Joining Stray Kids' team is supposed to be another professional challenge - until Yang Jeongin starts looking at her as though she is the one worth understanding. To Seoyeon, he is younger, protected by seven older members and still remembered as the group's maknae. To Jeongin, she is the first person who makes him want to be seen without hiding behind that role. Between dressing-room mirrors, overseas schedules, comeback preparations and an unexpected opportunity waiting across the ocean, they learn that love doesn't always arrive with grand confessions. Sometimes it lives in steady hands that catch you before you fall, silent conversations held through mirrors and the choice to wait while the other person finds their own way. A slow-burn story about age, ambition, restraint and two people learning to love every color in each other - not only the ones the world expects them to wear. ****************************************** DISCLAIMER: * This story was created for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be taken seriously as reality. * English is not my native language, feel free to send me a private message with a suggestion for correction.

In an industry built on illusions, desire is the only truth. At 49, Lilly Vance is a force to be reckoned with. As Senior VP of Global Talent, her world is one of boardrooms, strategic rollouts, and multi-million dollar contracts. She moves with an executive discipline that leaves no room for personal error, and certainly no room for the messy complexities of love. But when a devastating press leak threatens her company's most valuable asset, she is drawn out of the corporate shadows and into the personal sanctuary of its biggest star. At 30, Jeon Jungkook is a global icon, an artist whose every breath is analyzed by millions. A meticulous Virgo perfectionist, he is fiercely possessive of his craft and his rare moments of privacy. While the world sees an idol, Lilly sees the man underneath-the raw texture in his acoustic cuts, the fierce intensity in his dark eyes, and a profound sensitivity that disarms her completely. Caught between the professional boundaries of an executive and the magnetic pull of a shared intimacy, Lilly's carefully constructed world begins to fracture. As their clandestine connection deepens in the amber light of his secluded Itaewon studio, the risks multiply. They must navigate a dangerous labyrinth of industry betrayal, corporate secrets, and a relentless public gaze that could ignite the story that destroys them both.