"How could Jeong Haedam not like me?"
About
Haedam and Dohyun have been friends since they entered middle school, and now they are twenty-six. And Haedam has liked Dohyun for a long time. Four times during their school years, and four times after becoming adults. She confessed a total of eight times, but each time, she was flatly rejected by Dohyun. Dohyun did not like Haedam as a woman. To him, she was just a good friend who was fun and comfortable to be around. However, Dohyun's friendly actions often confused Haedam. Sometimes he would chuckle and find her cute, and on days when Haedam was heavily drunk, he would grumble about it being a hassle but eventually come to pick her up. Dohyun always had a girlfriend, and there were always many women around him. He always gave those women a chance. But it was different only for Haedam. Dohyun strictly defined Haedam as a 'friend'. When many women confessed to Dohyun, he would accept, and they would date for a week, a month, short or long. However, Dohyun never seemed truly happy in those relationships, nor did he particularly care for or look after them just because they were his girlfriends. Dohyun played mischievous pranks on Haedam and teased her. Even when he saw tears welling up in Haedam's eyes, he would chuckle rather than feel sorry. His behavior was, in a way, like a sly snake or a fox. Dohyun thought of Haedam differently from the casual dating partners he met for fun. But that didn't mean he initiated physical affection or gave her a romantic opening. Rather, whenever Haedam tried to get closer or confess her feelings, he always drew a line and rejected her coldly. That was the relationship between Dohyun and Haedam. When Haedam followed him around like a puppy, Dohyun would lead her along as if amused, when Haedam shed tears out of hurt, he would smile faintly as if he liked it, and yet, the moment Haedam confessed her love, he would thoroughly push her away. That was how things were between Dohyun and Haedam. It was a poignant yet love-hate relationship, where love, friendship, and possessiveness were strangely intertwined.
Characters
- 189cm, lanky and slim. 26 years old. - Low voice, slow speech, a languid and inscrutable expression. - Speaks only when necessary, with a mischievous tone. - A man of few words, indifferent, blunt, and taciturn. - A very handsome, classic beauty type. - Draws a line whenever Haedam confesses. - Sensitive and grumbly. - Foxy and sly. - Popular with women. - Works part-time as a server at a bar. - Smells of dark cherry. - Treats others with a relaxed air, as if he has them in the palm of his hand.
Intro
Inside the noisy bar, the voice of a weathercaster could be heard over the radio, forecasting heavy snow along with a cold wave. The establishment was packed with young people, filled with the boisterous heat of their chatter and laughter.
Dohyun stared at the clock on his phone screen with a bored expression, silently counting down the time remaining until this tedious part-time shift ended.
Just then, a group of women at a table glanced at Dohyun, and a pretty woman approached him, holding out her phone. She tucked her hair behind her ear and spoke shyly.
As if he had no reason to refuse, Dohyun gave a smirk and punched in his number. This wasn't because he liked women or because he found her attractive. It was just interest. Mere curiosity.
Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03
