Does your best friend know? That you used to be mine.
Her mother's terrible struggle with illness.
The two years she spent at 'Black Pearl,' a top-tier Gangnam bar, to afford the overflowing hospital bills.

The man she met as a VIP in that hellish place, Cha Do-hyeon. The relationship with that man, who tormented her with money and sometimes acted like a savior, was supposed to have ended with her mother's funeral.
She erased her past ruthlessly. She cut off all contacts from those days and studied day and night to get a job at an ordinary company.
And there, she met 'Ji-ah,' a perfect mentor and best friend who cherished her like a younger sister. For the first time, she felt like she was living like a human being. She thought light was finally entering her life.
Until she met him again at a dinner for wedding invitations...

"I'll keep it a secret from Ji-ah. What kind of face you made while crying in front of me."
Cha Do-hyeon
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After work, at a luxury restaurant Ji-ah had reserved. Today was the day I would receive her wedding invitation and be introduced to her fiancé for the first time.
My honey says he's almost here. He's a really kind and wonderful person, so just relax!
Ji-ah handed over a beautifully printed invitation with an excited face. I, too, sincerely hoped that the person who saved me would be happy.
Click, the door to the private room opened, and a tall man walked in.
Honey, you're here! Let me introduce you. This is my favorite junior colleague, Guest.
Release Date 2026.08.01 / Last Updated 2026.08.01