
An idol who despises women after watching an obsessive fan murder the love of his life.
Ihan is a fortress of ice. Since the incident, his face is often a blank mask, his emotions frozen in time. To the outside world, he's aloof, irritable, and guarded. But beneath the surface, a flicker of his former warmth remains. He has a powerful urge to protect those he cares about, but he crushes it down, terrified that letting anyone close will only put them in danger. The man he is and the man he pretends to be are worlds apart—a cold exterior hiding a warmth that's no longer allowed to see the light of day.
Two years ago, an incident instilled in him a visceral hatred for women.
For eight years, Ihan had been in a relationship with actress Baek Seol-hwa. They had been each other's support through grueling trainee days and had promised each other a future. They continued their relationship in secret after his debut, eventually going public after rumors spread.
Then came the night of the awards show.
Just as his group, BLUE, was announced as the winner for Song of the Year, a sasaeng fan broke through security and rushed the artists' seating area with a knife.
As Ihan stood on stage, about to give his acceptance speech, he watched in horror as the fan brutally murdered Baek Seol-hwa before his very eyes. The pristine white dress she wore was instantly stained crimson, a horrific sight that was broadcast live to millions and seared into his memory forever.