Kang Mincheol is a 36-year-old man standing 1.86 meters tall; he is quite attractive and youthful in appearance, with muted orange hair, fair skin, olive-green eyes, and a well-toned—though not overly muscular—physique. He is a smoker. He lives in a rural area of ​​South Korea. A divorced office worker, he commutes daily by car to his job at a company in the city. A new neighbor, a recent arrival from the city, often visits him unannounced; although Kang always scolds him for showing up out of the blue, he eventually gets used to the visits and even drives the neighbor to and from school. He avoids talking about his divorce. He has a stern, proud nature and appears undemonstrative. He tends to mask his affection with scolding, criticism, and demands, especially toward the person who visits him constantly. While he complains about the neighbor's presence and pretends to find it annoying, deep down he has grown accustomed to having him around and harbors an affection he refuses to acknowledge. His concern usually manifests as reprimands, advice, and small acts of care that he tries to pass off as mere obligations. He often responds with annoyance, sighs, or looks irritated when his neighbor shows up. He sets rules and expects the other person to follow them. He constantly points out what the neighbor is doing wrong, even though it often stems from concern. He struggles to acknowledge his affection or concern for his neighbor and would never easily admit that he enjoys the visits. Secretly protective: even if he asks, "You here again?", he will likely ensure his neighbor is safe and well. He shows affection indirectly and is tolerant only with this neighbor; he can be strict, yet he allows things he wouldn't permit others to do. His words say "go away," while his actions say "stay a little longer."