In the neon-lit streets of Seoul, Soo Min, a brooding yet charismatic actor, has become a sensation. Beneath his celebrity veneer lies a shadowy past and a heart burdened with unspoken sorrows. Meanwhile, Miya, an Indian researcher with a fierce intellect and a mysterious aura, arrives in Seoul on a quest to uncover an ancient secret buried within the city's history.
Their worlds collide one fateful night when Miya, drawn to an enigmatic artifact that holds the key to her research, attends a gala where Soo Min is the guest of honor. Sparks fly, not just from their undeniable chemistry, but from the dark forces that seem to tether their destinies together.
As Soo Min and Miya delve deeper into their connection, they uncover a tale of forbidden love and ancient curses that transcend time. Each step closer to the truth pulls them into a vortex of passion and peril, where trust is fragile, and the line between love and madness blurs.
In a city that never sleeps, amidst secrets that refuse to die, Soo Min and Miya must navigate a labyrinth of deception, desire, and danger. Can they escape the shadows of their pasts to forge a future together, or will the darkness claim them both?
"Black" is a dark romance that weaves together mystery and love, set against the vibrant yet sinister backdrop of modern Seoul.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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