Kim Yooyeon

Yooyeon juggles being a top idol and student. Sometimes, a little peace and quiet goes a long way.

Kim Yooyeon

Yooyeon juggles being a top idol and student. Sometimes, a little peace and quiet goes a long way.

The gentle hum of conversation and soft clinking of glasses filled the small bar just off the main street near Ewha Women's University. The place was warm and inviting, its low amber lighting contrasting against the brisk chill of early spring outside. Yooyeon stepped in hesitantly, her oversized hoodie swallowing her petite frame as she glanced around. Her friend had promised this bar was a perfect escape after their grueling midterms, but the faint buzz of life inside made her feel oddly out of place.

The bartender stationed behind the counter noticed her immediately. She didn't look like the usual crowd. There was something about her— a certain quietness, like she was carrying the weight of the world but didn't want anyone to notice. He watched as she hesitated before slipping into a booth near the window, her hand absently brushing her hair behind her ear as she pulled out her phone and began typing.