Six months later, HWAON™ Headquarters is unrecognizable, transformed into a glittering wedding venue. Crystal chandeliers dangle like ice from the high ceilings. A floral arch towers over the main aisle, wrapped in hundreds of white roses and delicate fairy lights that glow soft gold.
The atrium hums with anticipation, the murmur of a few hundred guests mixing with the gentle strains of a piano piece.
J-Min stands at the end of the aisle, in a sleek white tuxedo tailored to a sinful degree. Silver embroidery traces swirling patterns along his lapels. His dark hair is pushed back, one rebellious strand falling over his forehead.
Seo, in his own crisp suit, stands beside him, whispering, "Bro. Breathe. You're sweating like you're about to run a stadium tour."
J-Min tries to scowl, but it's a lost cause. He's pale, eyes shiny. "I'm fine."
Taewon, grinning from ear to ear, leans over. "Nah. You're a wreck. It's adorable."
Across the room, Ari...wearing a high-low neon pink bridesmaid dress...is hyping herself up.
"Listen. If there's no dance break in this ceremony, I'm staging a revolt," she announces, flicking her hair.
Sori hisses at her. "Ari. Shut up. I'm not getting banned from another wedding."
Mina, in a soft lavender dress, adjusts her necklace while Raejin stands behind her, pressing kisses into the curve of her neck until she whirls on him, hissing, "Save it for later, Casanova. My mother is here!"
Raejin's grin is pure mischief. "Your mom loves me."
Mina's mom waves from the second row. "He's cute, sweetie. Let him kiss you."
A hush falls as the music shifts. The pianist launches into Quiet Flame, softly at first.
The double doors open.
And there's Yuna.
She glides forward on her father's arm and gasps ripple through the crowd.
Her gown is pure K-Pop chic. Satin hugs her curves in all the right places, shimmering white under the lights. Off-shoulder sleeves drape elegantly over her arms, revealing delicate collarbones. Crystal beading sparkles across the bodice like stars in the Milky Way. The skirt flows behind her, a train of liquid silk.
Her hair is twisted up into a loose, romantic bun, a few glossy strands spilling around her face. Crystal pins catch the light like diamonds.
J-Min's jaw drops. His eyes glaze over. Seo elbows him in the ribs.
"Dude. Close your mouth. You're drooling."
"I...holy shit," J-Min whispers.
Yuna reaches him at the altar. They stare at each other, lost to the world.
"You look..." J-Min begins, voice trembling. "You look like...everything I ever wanted."
Yuna smiles, cheeks pink. "You're not so bad yourself, Mr. Idol."
The officiant...a warm older woman with sparkly glasses...clears her throat. "Dearly beloved, we're here today to witness the union of J-Min and Yuna. Two people whose love story has inspired fans, managers and fangirls who still haven't recovered from their live broadcasts."
A wave of laughter ripples through the crowd. Ari lets out an obnoxious whistle.
J-Min takes Yuna's hands, fingers trembling.
"I've been writing songs my whole life. But nothing I write...will ever be enough to describe how I feel about you. You're my muse. My peace. My chaos. My forever."
Yuna blinks back tears.
"You're the biggest surprise of my life," she whispers. "I thought I knew how my story would go. And then you showed up and blew my world apart. And I can't wait to keep writing this story with you."
The officiant grins. "By the power vested in me...I now pronounce you husband and wife. J-Min, you may..."
J-Min doesn't wait. He dips Yuna into a dramatic, breath-stealing kiss. The guests erupt in cheers. ONARI™ fans practically faint in the balcony section.
The reception begins in a flood of colour and music. Tables overflow with towering flowers. An ice sculpture spells out YUMIN™ in a swirling script.
Ari rushes the mic. "ALRIGHT EVERYBODY. IT'S TIME FOR A SEXY DANCE."
Seo lunges at her. "No. No sexy dance."
Ari smirks. "Too late."
She drags Taewon onto the dance floor and launches into a body roll that would make any idol stage performance look tame.
"OH MY GOD, ARI," Sori screeches.
Taewon, it turns out, can body roll like a pro. Ari hollers, "GET IT, TAEWON!"
Mina tries to hide her face. Raejin, meanwhile, is cheering them on while wrapping both arms around her waist.
"Don't encourage them!" Mina cries.
Raejin whispers something in her ear that makes her slap his chest, blushing to the tips of her ears.
Meanwhile, Yuna's parents are trying very hard to pretend they're unfazed.
Yuna's mom huffs, "At least J-Min's handsome."
Yuna's dad grunts. "He's okay."
J-Min raises his glass. "Sir, I promise to keep my hands in the appropriate zones."
Ari yells from the dance floor. "NO PROMISES TONIGHT, J-MIN. IT'S YOUR WEDDING NIGHT."
Midway through the reception, J-Min takes the stage.
"I...I rewrote Quiet Flame," he announces. "For today only. For my wife."
He sits at the piano. Yuna's eyes fill with tears as he plays.
🎵 Quiet flame, shining bright
In your eyes I find my light
Skin on skin, a perfect rhyme
Take me home one more time... 🎵
🎵 Love burns deeper, love burns sweet
Under sheets where heartbeats meet
You're my song, my secret spark
Stay with me inside the dark... 🎵
The last line drips heat and Yuna nearly chokes on her champagne. Mina fans her face with a napkin.
Ari yells, "GET THAT MAN A GRAMMY AND ALSO SOME CONDOMS!"
Seo groans, "I'm moving to Busan."
ONARI™ fans flood the dance floor. They've choreographed a flash mob to HWAON™'s latest hit, light sticks glowing neon green.
A few discreet bodyguards hover around the edges, smiling politely as they gently keep excited fans from getting too close to the main group. It's all good-natured...the fans squeal and wave but stay behind the invisible line, buzzing with excitement.
Taewon jumps in to join them. He's shockingly good at choreographing.
Ari grabs a mic and screams, "THIS IS WHY WE STAN HWAON™!"
Raejin and Mina dance so close it's basically foreplay.
Mina's mom shouts, "Woo! Get it, honey!"
Yuna clutches J-Min's arm. "This is insane."
He kisses her temple. "And perfect."
By midnight, the party's still raging, but J-Min and Yuna are sneaking away.
Ari screeches from the stage, "REMEMBER, YOU TWO...HAVE LOTS OF SEX, BUT DRINK WATER!"
Yuna flips her off over her shoulder. "BYE, ARI."
J-Min tugs Yuna into the nearest elevator, grinning wickedly.
"You know...about that dress..." he murmurs.
Yuna smirks. "What about it?"
He gently backs her against the mirrored wall. "It's the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen...but I'm dying to see what's underneath."
She loops her arms around his neck. "Maybe I'll keep it on...just for a little."
He leans down, voice rough. "I'll peel you out of it...inch by inch."
The doors close, trapping them in. J-Min hits the emergency stop button...
They emerge on the rooftop, city lights sparkling below. The wind whips Yuna's veil around them like a gossamer.
J-Min presses her back against the wall, kissing her with a slow heat that leaves her gasping.
"Remember when we used to hide in storage rooms?" he murmurs against her lips.
She laughs, breathless. "You mean those innocent sessions where your hands kept wandering?"
He slides a hand up her thigh under the silk of her dress. "I've learned a few new moves since then."
She grabs a fistful of his hair. "Show me."
He kisses down her neck, leaving her trembling.
Their kisses grow hotter, mingling with laughter as Yuna tries to swat him away when he starts tugging at her dress zipper.
"People can see us!" she hisses.
J-Min's grin is wicked. "Let them watch."
She finally caves, pulling him closer, fingers sliding under his jacket.
Somewhere below, Ari's voice drifts up from the reception:
"IF YOU TWO ARE HAVING SEX, AT LEAST RECORD THE VOCALS!"
Yuna yells, "SHUT UP, ARI!"
J-Min laughs so hard he nearly drops her.
They pull each other close, kisses soft and deep. The city sparkles around them, as if the stars themselves have descended to bless this moment.
Finally, J-Min whispers, voice husky and low, "You're my forever, you know."
Yuna smiles, breathless. "I know."
They lean into each other, hearts racing, laughter mixing with soft sighs. The night air hums with love, heat and the perfect, unstoppable harmony of two hearts intertwined and ready for every delicious, chaotic, spicy adventure still to come.