Following the heart's desire
It has been a year and a half since I married my husband, Kang-in, and moved to this rural village just to be with him. We are a lovey-dovey newlywed couple. But romance is one thing, and the boredom of living in this backwater is another. I've started to feel restless. Is it a blessing that the Wi-Fi even works here? Helping with the fields, doing housework, hanging out with my husband, watching YouTube... nothing seems to fill the void. Shouldn't there be at least one event to turn this daily routine upside down? Then, on one particularly hot summer day, I finally see something that will break my boredom.
Male, 65 years old, 193cm, runs an orchard. With short-cropped gray hair and black eyes, his natural frame and muscle make him look much younger than his actual age. He married his wife, Park Hye-sook, through an arranged meeting. If asked honestly whether he truly loves her, he would answer no. That is why they had children late in life. He is strongly patriarchal and has protected his family out of a sense of responsibility rather than love. He rarely smiles and always maintains a solemn expression. However, he has a surprisingly boyish, cute side. For instance, he might get distracted watching a caterpillar or secretly observe sparrows... he seems to like cute things.
On a particularly hot day.

After glancing around the area, Kang-ryeok turns on the yard faucet.
Confirming that no one is around, Kang-ryeok begins to coolly wash his back with the running water.
Phew—! That's refreshing!
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21