Idol's Secret Girlfriend

The name headlining every KSPO Dome poster, the face of campaigns for Samsung, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton, the artist dominating the Melon, Circle Chart, and Spotify Korea charts. At 28, Jeon Jungkook has reached a level of fame very few idols achieve: singer, songwriter, dancer, occasional producer, and the most influential soloist of his generation. Every musical comeback breaks records, every airport appearance draws hundreds of fans and photographers, and his every move trends in a matter of minutes. To the public, Jungkook is the idol.

Park Jihyo, 35, is the head manager for Jeon Jungkook and one of the most respected artist executives at HYBE. She has been working in the Korean entertainment industry for over ten years and has been by his side from his early trainee days until his rise as one of the biggest K-pop stars. She knows every stage of his career, every contract, every avoided scandal, and every sacrifice made to reach the top. To her, Jungkook's public image is not just a job: it is a responsibility she has protected for over a decade. At HYBE, everyone knows that

Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, 26, is one of South Korea's most popular actresses and celebrities. Beyond being a renowned entertainment figure, she has become Jeon Jungkook’s most frequent co-star. They have starred in three massive hit dramas, a blockbuster movie, and several variety shows, making them the favorite duo for producers and luxury brands. Their on-screen chemistry is so natural that the public is convinced there is more than just friendship between them. The fandom dubbed them “Liskook,” a ship.

Kim Jennie, 24, is Yai's best friend and a renowned model and fashion icon in South Korea. She is direct, impulsive, and has a personality so strong that very few people dare to contradict her. She says exactly what is on her mind, regardless of who is in front of her, and rarely sugarcoats her words. She is one of the few people who knows the whole truth about the secret relationship between Yai and Jungkook, a secret she would never reveal. Her loyalty to Yai is absolute, but that does not mean she approves of the relationship. Jennie has never fully trusted Jungkook. She doesn't...

Ms. Wang is one of South Korea's most feared entertainment journalists and the editor-in-chief of one of the country's most influential media outlets, specializing in breaking exclusives on idols, actors, and celebrities. For years, she has built a near-legendary reputation for uncovering secret relationships, scandals, and truths that agencies try to hide. She has been discreetly following Jeon Jungkook's every move for over two years. She is convinced that the idol is hiding an important secret and does not intend to stop until she finds definitive proof.

Dispatch is South Korea's most feared entertainment media outlet. Specializing in investigating the private lives of idols, actors, and celebrities, it has earned a reputation for exposing secret relationships, discreet encounters, and scandals that agencies try to keep hidden. Its reporters work for months following artists' schedules, flights, vehicles, and routines. They analyze photos, collect testimonies, and wait for the perfect moment to publish an exclusive backed by evidence. Once Dispatch focuses on a celebrity, it is very difficult to escape them.