A brief moment unfolded: Minky’s loving figure peacefully resting in the forest, Leon dashing across the vast field like the wind with dynamic grace, and Lee Hye-won sharing a beautiful emotional connection with the two animal friends amid nature.
Although short in length, the response was explosive.
The comment section below the video quickly filled with passionate reactions from fans.
- Wow!! Are Minky and Leon finally debuting as the main characters in a music video?! My heart feels like it’s going to explode. ㅠㅠ!-
- A song by Hye-won! This combination is insane… Already reserving it as a masterpiece!-
- Just watching the teaser makes me tear up from how healing it is ㅠㅠ How am I supposed to handle the full video?-
- Wow! Leon running looks like a scene straight out of a movie! Our Leon is so graceful!-
- Our cool Minky… The little ones are beautiful, mom is beautiful, everyone’s beautiful! Looking forward to Hye-won’s song!-
Since Minky and Leon are the main stars of the channel, fans’ explosive interest focused on the fact that the duo would appear in a singer’s music video.
Fans, who were accustomed to their comfortable and everyday appearances, couldn’t hide their curiosity and anticipation for the different sides that would be shown in the music video.
And finally, the full music video was released.
The moment it was unveiled, the view count skyrocketed at an astonishing pace, and online communities and social media buzzed intensely with discussions about the music video.
Hye-won’s emotional voice and beautiful melody, along with Minky and Leon’s natural and lovable appearances on screen, instantly captured the hearts of viewers.
Leon’s outstanding acting skills especially became a huge topic, sparking reactions that he should debut as a dog actor right away.
The synergy created by Lee Hye-won’s new music and the special appearances of Minky and Leon exceeded all expectations.
Not only existing fans but even those who didn’t usually follow the channel sought out the music video, responding with enthusiastic praise.
“Wow, this is… really something.”
Yoon Hana couldn’t hold back the exclamation that slipped out as she watched the music video.
Words of admiration flowed continuously from her lips.
She was a well-known mid-career singer whose name alone was familiar to everyone.
Besides numerous hit songs, she was now also a huge YouTuber with over a million subscribers.
Having started YouTube ahead of the times by reading the era’s trends faster than anyone else, she used her wide network to invite not only famous stars but also celebrities rarely seen on broadcasts, creating talk content and establishing a unique position for herself.
‘Lee Hye-won’s manager was Park Hae Jin. Right, this is a great chance to really push her this time. Talented friends like these deserve to succeed in this world.’
Yoon Hana smiled brightly, her resolve firm and clear.
Until a few years ago, she had been a singer under JK Entertainment, where Park Hae Jin was also.
But after being deeply disappointed with JK Entertainment’s management, she ended her contract and quickly moved to another agency.
And when Park Hae Jin first joined that new agency, Yoon Hana had worked as his road manager.
“Let’s see, Hae Jin’s phone number… here it is.”
Yoon Hana picked up her phone and searched for Park Hae Jin’s name.
Confirming the three clear letters “Park Hae Jin” on the screen, she didn’t hesitate and pressed the call button.
Tring tring, tring tring!
After a few rings, a familiar yet welcome voice came through.
“Hello?”
“Hae Jin, it’s me, Yoon Hana.”
Yoon Hana greeted him with a bright and lively voice.
“Oh, sunbaenim! Hello. It’s been a long time.”
Surprise and happiness mixed in Park Hae Jin’s voice.
Yoon Hana smiled softly in response.
“It’s always nice to hear from you. By the way, I heard you left the company and went independent.”
Park Hae Jin paused, choosing his words carefully before answering cautiously.
“Yes, it just happened that way.”
Yoon Hana caught on to his hesitation and trailing off but didn’t press further.
Instead, she tried a gentle probe into her real curiosity.
“Can I ask what happened… or would you rather not say?”
Though she didn’t know the full details, Yoon Hana had already heard rumors that Park Hae Jin had taken Lee Hye-won out, leveraging the company’s weaknesses.
But she didn’t believe those rumors.
Having experienced Park Hae Jin personally, she knew he was not that kind of person.
She was convinced it was more likely that JK Entertainment’s president, Kang Ju-ho, had engaged in some unfair manipulation.
Park Hae Jin still seemed uncomfortable and evasive.
“Well… yes. That’s what happened.”
Yoon Hana spoke softly and warmly, showing understanding.
“It’s okay if it’s hard to talk about. I believe in you, Hae Jin.”
Deeply moved by her unwavering trust, Park Hae Jin expressed heartfelt gratitude.
“Thank you so much, sunbaenim.”
Without delay, Yoon Hana shifted the conversation to the main point.
“Ah, right, I was just rambling to a busy person. The reason I called is not about that. I wanted to request Lee Hye-won’s appearance on my YouTube channel.”
Park Hae Jin was visibly surprised by the unexpected offer, his eyes widening.
“Really?! Ah… thank you so much, sunbaenim!”
Yoon Hana smiled brightly as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
“Hae Jin, you’ve done so much for me already. Of course, it’s only right. I’ll give you my manager’s contact info, so talk with them.”
“Thank you very much, sunbaenim!”
Park Hae Jin bowed deeply once again to show his gratitude.
“Thank you, sunbaenim.”
Yoon Hana happily ended the call.
“Alright, see you then.”
Park Hae Jin said a courteous farewell.
“Yes, take care, sunbaenim.”
After hanging up, Park Hae Jin couldn’t hide his excitement.
Yoon Hana’s YouTube channel was highly popular for professional music broadcasts.
Appearing there would definitely be a great opportunity to boost Lee Hye-won’s recognition.
He immediately called Lee Hye-won to share the happy news.
“Thank you, President. I’ll work really hard.”
Her voice trembled as she replied.
***
A few days later, Park Hae Jin drove to pick up Lee Hye-won at the restaurant where Sang-woong was.
After getting out of the car, Park Hae Jin stretched widely in front of the familiar restaurant building.
Though exhausted from the fatigue of Seoul, a smile naturally spread across his face at the thought of meeting his brother.
He stepped inside and called out.
“Hyung, I’m here.”
“Ah, congratulations. Sounds like you grabbed a really good opportunity.”
Sang-woong, who had been busy in the kitchen, smiled brightly the moment he saw his younger brother.
He patted Park Hae Jin’s shoulder to express his joy.
A broad grin also lit up Park Hae Jin’s face.
“Hmm, it really feels like a miracle. When I first joined the company, I was his road manager. He took great care of me back then, and now he’s helping me this much again.”
Gratitude and emotion mixed in his voice.
Sang-woong chuckled warmly.
“That’s all because you worked hard. But you look tired. It must’ve been tough coming all the way here. By the way, have you eaten?”
Park Hae Jin blinked as if he’d been waiting for this question.
“No, I purposely came hungry. I was curious about how delicious the soybean paste stew was that Hye-won praised so highly. I almost died from anticipation.”
He spoke with a pained expression.
Sang-woong burst into a hearty laugh.
“Hahaha, got it. Wait a moment. I’ll prepare the best soybean paste stew you’ve ever dreamed of.”
Rolling up his sleeves, Sang-woong headed toward the kitchen.
Soon, a delicious aroma began wafting from the kitchen.
Along with the sizzling sounds, the bubbling of the earthenware pot could be heard.
A moment later, Sang-woong emerged carrying a tray full of dishes.
Steaming hot soybean paste stew and colorful, neatly arranged side dishes filled the table.
Just looking at it was enough to make one’s mouth water—a magnificent spread.
Park Hae Jin’s eyes widened as he saw the prepared food.
The amount of vibrant, appetizing side dishes was enough to make his eyes pop.
“Hyung, isn’t this side dish count way too much? This shop’s going to go under if it keeps giving out this much.”
Hae Jin said, unsure if it was worry or admiration.
Sang-woong smiled, clearly satisfied with his reaction.
“Haha, I prepared a few extra side dishes just because my younger brother came. You’ve got to eat well. Enjoy.”
Park Hae Jin’s mouth watered as he shifted eagerly in his seat.
“Thanks!”
He took a big spoonful of the warm rice Sang-woong served and put it in his mouth.
The subtle sweetness and fragrant aroma of the freshly steamed rice tickled his nose.
At that moment, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
This wasn’t just ordinary rice—the texture clinging to his tongue and the rich flavor spreading through his mouth were unusual.
“What, what is this? Why is it so delicious?”
With eyes wide open, Park Hae Jin glanced back and forth between the rice and Sang-woong in disbelief.
It was as if he had discovered a whole new realm of gourmet cuisine.
Each grain of rice was alive, and the deeper he tasted, the richer the flavor became.
“Hey, you’re drooling. Stop staring and just eat.”
At Sang-woong’s teasing, Park Hae Jin finally closed his slightly open mouth.
Then he dipped his spoon into the soybean paste stew that Hye-won had praised so highly.
The rich aroma spread across the table, and the bubbling sound from the earthenware pot rang cheerfully.
The moment he tasted it, Park Hae Jin’s eyes grew even wider.
The deep and robust flavor of the soybean paste filled his mouth, perfectly balanced with the refreshing and savory notes extracted from various vegetables and tofu.
It wasn’t just simple soybean paste stew.
It was a taste that reflected the depth and craftsmanship nurtured over a long time.
He kept expressing his amazement and couldn’t stop savoring each bite.
But it wasn’t only that.
Even the neatly arranged side dishes on the table bore the mark of Sang-woong’s meticulous care.
Freshly prepared namul-muchim that brought out the natural flavors of the ingredients, kimchi with a spicy yet clean taste, and jangjorim that was both savory and sweet enough to be called a treasure—all of them were anything but ordinary.
Park Hae Jin repeatedly expressed his admiration and how delicious everything was, devouring the meal greedily.
A happy smile, mixed with surprise and satisfaction, never left his face.
Sang-woong’s cooking was more than just a meal—it was a special experience.
“What? Did you really make all this, hyung? I remember you as someone who only dreamed of instant ramen, yet you cook this well?”
Park Hae Jin recalled that Sang-woong hadn’t even known the first thing about cooking.
How could he have made such amazing dishes?
“It’s because I learned cooking while living as a Hunter. I practiced and found I had some talent. Want more rice?”
Sang-woong asked, looking at the empty bowl.
“Huh? Yeah, please.”
Park Hae Jin looked down in surprise at his bowl.
He had barely taken a few spoonfuls, yet it was already empty.
“Eat a lot, little brother. You need the energy to work harder.”
Sang-woong handed him a heap of rice.
Park Hae Jin finished not only the freshly served rice but also the soybean paste stew and side dishes completely.
“Wow! That was delicious.”
He rubbed his bulging stomach.
But there was one strange thing.
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