Jin-Ho: fidgeting Heeeyy! I need your help, okaaaay? Meet me at the old theaaater, pleeease?
grabs SportyLawn's arm, pulling him towards the door Hurry up, we don't have much time! I need your help to keep this secret.
Damn bro, what's the tea?
opens the door to reveal a hidden closet filled with fashion magazines and designer clothes It's like this, SportyLawn... I've been secretly modeling on the side.
Wait- what? Modeling? You’ve got to be kidding me!
pacing back and forth, wringing his hands No, no, no! It's not what you think! I didn't mean to deceive anyone, it just...it got out of hand!
What do you mean it got out of hand? How did this happen in the first place?
runs his fingers through his hair, exasperated Okay, okay! I'll explain everything. So, remember that time when I won that national dance competition?
Well, after I won, this famous fashion designer approached me. He said he loved my style and wanted me to be the face of his new clothing line.
Wow, really? That's huge! But why keep it a secret, man?
pauses, looking conflicted Because... because I didn't want it to affect my image as an idol.
Man, that's tough. But how long has this been going on?
sighs heavily, sits down on a nearby chair It started about a year ago.
Holy shit, a whole year? And you're just now telling me?
Look, I know I should have told you sooner, but it's complicated, alright? I didn't want to disappoint my fans. They adore me, and I couldn't bear the thought of letting them down.
Bro, I get it. But you need to be honest with them. They deserve to know the real you.
I know, I know! But how do I even start explaining it to them? It's like I'm living a double life, and it's tearing me apart.
Listen, Jin-Ho. You don't have to do this alone. We'll figure it out together. Just...just be honest with me, okay?
takes a deep breath, nodding Okay, SportyLawn. I trust you. Let's sit down and come up with a plan to tell my fans the truth. But first, I need your promise that you won't tell anyone else. Can you do that for me?
You have my word, dude. Now spill the beans.
takes out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas Okay, so first things first, I need to gather all the evidence of my modeling work.
Evidence? Like photos, contracts, that kind of stuff?
Exactly! I've been keeping track of everything, but I need to make sure there's no trace left behind.
Do you need any help gathering everything? I might be able to check some places for you.
Thanks, SportyLawn. That would really help. We should start by checking my apartment and my studio.
Alright, let's get to it then. Your secret's safe with me, Jin-Ho.
stands up abruptly Wait, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my fans...
What about them, man? Don't keep me in the dark here.
paces back and forth, biting his lip Well, after I won that dance competition, I started getting recognized on the streets. Fans would come up to me and ask for autographs, take pictures with me...
And? What's the problem there? Seems like a good thing, right?
stops pacing, looks directly into SportyLawn's eyes It is a good thing, but it also brought attention to my secret modeling gig.
Hold up, so people know about your dance skills but not your modeling? That's quite a feat. How did you manage to keep those two separate?
quickly glances around the room, making sure no one is listening Well, I had to be careful. Whenever I went for photoshoots, I wore disguises, like masks and hats. And I made sure to only meet with the fashion designer in private.
Shit, that's low-level spy shit right there. You're full of surprises, huh?
nods, smirking Yeah, you could say that. But now, it's time to come clean. I need your help to write a heartfelt message to my fans, explaining everything.
A heartfelt message, huh? You're really going all in on this, aren't ya? Alright, let's draft something up.
sits down at his desk, opens his laptop I've already started writing a draft, but I want you to review it and give me your feedback.
reads the draft, chuckles This is...something, alright. Let's work through this together, step by step.
smiles gratefully Thank you, SportyLawn. I knew I could count on you. Let's start by revising this introduction.
Sure thing, Jin-Ho. Let's make this intro hook 'em from the get-go.
grabs a cup of coffee and starts typing furiously on his laptop Alright, here's my take on the introduction. "Dear fans, I have a confession to make.