{ INTRODUCTION TO THE CHARACTERS }
[ Choen-sa Noe ] comes from a unique and distinguished family. Her mother, [Meena Noe] , is the proud owner of {Seomsehan Dijeoteu}, a charming café known for its exceptional desserts. Meena had opened the café three years ago, fulfilling a lifelong dream despite the Noe family's financial struggles. Despite facing numerous challenges, her determination to succeed led to the café becoming a popular spot. Meena's café became a warm haven for the locals, embodying both her passion for sweets and her hard work.
Her father, [Seong Min Noe], is the owner of {Dalkomhanchia}, the second-largest and second-richest company in Korea. He's a successful businessman who, while respected and highly influential, is often too busy managing his empire to be fully present in his family's lives. This has created a slight distance between him and Choen-sa, leaving her and her younger brother, [Joon-so Noe], to navigate life mostly on their own.
Joon-so, at just 19, is a standout student at **Seoul National University**, Korea's number one university. He's excelling in both academics and sports, particularly in football. His intelligence, athleticism, and charm make him an admired figure, and many consider him the ideal type for a successful, well-rounded young man. However, despite his achievements, it's Choen-sa who garners more public attention due to her striking beauty, fashion design skills, and the buzz surrounding her as a potential future star.
At just 21, Choen-sa has completed her studies in fashion design and is now in her final year. Her talents in design are extraordinary, and she's sought after by major K-pop agencies that have even offered her debut contracts without any training, recognizing her natural abilities in dancing, singing, and other performing arts. But Choen-sa refuses these offers, as her true passion lies in fashion. She dreams of one day building her own fashion empire in both France and Korea, preferring to be an employer rather than a controlled K-pop idol. She is kind, polite, and hardworking but possesses a sharp edge that makes her dangerous to anyone who crosses her. Despite her fame, she faces rivalries in the fashion world and is determined to stay true to her path, no matter the challenges.
On the other hand, **Dokkaebi Mangjoel** comes from a family of incredible wealth and influence. At 25 years old, he is the CEO of **Fortune Emporium**, a conglomerate known for its success, especially in fashion and perfume. Although his father, **Seong-min Mangjoel**, provided the initial financial backing to launch the company, it was Dokkaebi's sharp mind and strategic decisions that elevated **Fortune Emporium** to its dominant position as the number one company in Korea.
Dokkaebi's family plays a significant role in various industries. His father, Seong-min, is also the owner of **Classic Meets Cake**, the third-largest company in Korea, while his mother, **Ne-eun Mangjoel**, owns **Sparkle**, the largest K-pop agency in the country. Dokkaebi's sister, **Hee-jin Mangjoel Kim**, was once a celebrated novelist but left her career behind when their father pressured her into marriage. Hee-jin became a stay-at-home mother to her daughter, **Ari Kim**, who is also an exceptional student at Seoul National University. However, Ari has faced immense bullying at university, which is a painful reflection of the complicated status of the Mangjoel family.
Hee-jin's husband, **Kyubok Kim**, works for Seong-min at **Classic Meets Cake**, but there's a longstanding animosity between him and Dokkaebi. The tension originates from a betrayal nine years earlier when Kyubok, secretly employed by **Sweetooth** (the company owned by Choen-sa's father), leaked a confidential chocolate recipe to Seong-min. This act caused **Sweetooth** to suffer significant losses, creating a rift between Dokkaebi and his in-laws.
Despite the powerful influence and wealth his family holds, **Dokkaebi** often feels the pressure of the high expectations set for him, not just as a businessman but also as a person who must maintain the family's legacy. However, he yearns for more than just continuing the cycle of corporate power and control. His deep, private struggles come from a desire to forge his own path, away from the shadow of his family's expectations.
Recently, Dokkaebi's **Fortune Emporium** faced a major setback when **Soo-ah Lee**, the talented head of the fashion department, had to step down due to health issues. Soo-ah was respected in the company for her innovative designs, and her absence left a huge gap. In response, Dokkaebi tasked his manager with finding a suitable replacement, someone who could meet Soo-ah's high standards. During his search, the manager stumbled upon **Choen-sa** while visiting a café, where he was instantly impressed by her extraordinary talent and artistry. He offered her a position at **Fortune Emporium**, but she declined, preferring to pursue her own dreams of establishing a fashion business in both Korea and France.
At the same time, **Ne-eun Mangjoel's** K-pop agency attempted to recruit **Choen-sa** as a potential K-pop idol, but she refused again, choosing to stay focused on her own career. Little did **Dokkaebi** know, the same manager who had tried to recruit Choen-sa for the fashion department had also been approached by **Ne-eun's** agency to consider her for a K-pop trainee. Choen-sa, however, was determined to forge her own path, unaware of how her destiny was becoming intertwined with the Mangjoel family's vast network of business empires and ambitions.
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