His Coldness and Her Warmth
INTRODUCTION~
Han Seo-Jun
Male Lead~
Name:Han Seo-jun
Age: 27
Role: Male Lead
Profession: Corporate Leader / Executive of Han Global (CEO)
Character Note: The "Lethal Fortress." He runs the day-to-day operations but is constantly fighting to step out of his father's shadow and redefine the company's legacy.
Yoo Eun-Chae
Female Lead~
Name: Yoo Eun-chae
Age: 23
Role: Female Lead
Profession: Freelance Graphic Designer.
Character Note: The "Luminous Anchor". A vibrant, fiercely loyal woman from a middle-class family.
Han Seo-Jun
The Han Clan: Male Lead’s Family~
Han Jung-Man
Name: Han Jung-man
Age: 58
Role: Father of Male Lead
Profession: Chairman of Han Global
Character Note: The ultimate authority. He believes in cold, strategic marriages to secure power and views Seo-jun’s emotional growth as a weakness to the company's stock price.
Han Ji-Hye
Name: Han Ji-hye
Age: 53
Role: The Chairman’s Wife and Mother of Male Lead
Profession: Philanthropist / Socialite.
Character Note: Distant and emotionally stunted, she is trapped in a loveless marriage. She serves as a silent observer who eventually recognizes Eun-chae’s positive influence on her son.
Han Jin-Taek
Name: Han Jin-taek
Age: 50
Role: The Antagonist / Uncle of Male Lead
Profession: Disgraced Former Executive.
Character Note: A power-hungry shadow who uses psychological torture and kidnapping as a means to seize control of the conglomerate.
Yoo Eun-Chae
The Yoo Family: Female Lead’s Family
Yoo Dae-Ho
Name: Yoo Dae-ho
Age: 56
Profession: Retired Chef / Small Restaurant Owner.
Role: Father of Female Lead
Character Note: The "Heart of the Home." He grounds Seo-jun by forcing him to do manual labor like peeling potatoes during family dinners.
Yoo Ji-Won
Name: Yoo Ji-won
Age: 53
Profession: Homemaker.
Role: Mother of Female Lead
Character Note: The Matriarch. She treats Seo-jun like one of her own, attempting to heal his trauma through constant, loving nourishment.
Yoo Min-Ki
Name: Yoo Min-ki
Age: 25
Profession: Tech Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner.
Role: Brother of Female Lead
Character Note: The Protective Brother. He initially distrusts the "corporate shark" CEO, leading to intense and humorous clashes.
Yoo Chae-Eun
Name: Yoo Chae-eun
Age: 18
Profession: High School Student.
Role: Sister of Female Lead
Character Note: The Truth-Teller. She isn't intimidated by Seo-jun’s status and constantly roasts his serious demeanor.
Kang Min-hyuk
Name: Kang Min-hyuk
Age: 27
Profession: Surgeon.
Role: Friend of Male Lead
Character Note: The Best Friend. Seo-jun’s only confidant who balances professional advice with personal, emotional support.
Lee Seo-yoon
Name: Lee Seo-yoon
Age: 23
Profession: Graphic Designer.
Role: Friend of Female Lead
Character Note: The Best Friend. She is fiercely loyal but constantly navigates the tension between her own career and the danger of Eun-chae’s new world.
Chae Chae-won
Name: Chae Chae-won
Age: 25
Profession: Daughter of a Rival Business Mogul.
Role: The Antagonist / Arranged Fiancée of the Male Lead
Character Note: A calculating strategist who uses her social influence to turn public opinion against Eun-chae.
The Night it Rained in Seoul Part-1
The rain in Seoul wasn’t just weather; it was a rhythmic assault, turning the neon glow of the city into bleeding streaks of red, blue, and violet. Inside L’Aura, the city’s most exclusive restaurant, the air was pressurized—heavy with the scent of roasted truffles, aged scotch, and the hushed, arrogant murmurs of the elite.
Han Seo-jun (27) sat in the corner booth, a monolith of cold, sharp angles. His charcoal three-piece suit was tailored to perfection, and his jawline looked as if it had been chiseled from granite by someone with a grudge. He swirled his amber liquid, his dark, hooded eyes fixed on the rain-streaked window with the detachment of a predator watching prey he had no interest in eating.
Waiter
Another glass, sir?
A waiter asked, hovering nervously.
Han Seo-Jun
*His voice a low, gravelly baritone.*
Han Seo-Jun
No. And tell the valet my car should be ready in five minutes. I have no intention of waiting for this storm to pass.
Han Seo-Jun
Silence is the only luxury I can’t find in this city.
Waiter
Of course, Mr. Han. Right away.
Then, the heavy mahogany doors flew open. A gust of wind and rain tore through the entrance, causing the diners to turn in annoyance.
Yoo Eun-chae (23) stumbled inside, battling a broken umbrella that had clearly lost the war against the elements. Her long, black hair was a sodden, beautiful mess, and her emerald wrap dress clung to her figure—a shocking, vibrant contrast to the sterile, muted luxury of the dining room.
She stood in the foyer, shivering, her hazel eyes scanning the room frantically. She was supposed to meet her brother, Min-ki (25), for his birthday, but he had texted her to say he was stuck in traffic.
Yoo Eun-Chae
*She muttered, tucking a wet lock of hair behind her ear.*
Her voice audible to those near the door.
Yoo Eun-Chae
Just perfect. I look like a drowned rat…
Yoo Eun-Chae
And the birthday boy is nowhere to be found.
Yoo Eun-Chae
Keep it together, Eun-chae. You're a professional.
Yoo Eun-Chae
*She turned toward the hostess stand, but as she moved, her heel caught on the treacherous, polished marble. She pitched forward, a soft, startled gasp escaping her lips.*
Yoo Eun-Chae
*Instead of hitting the floor, she slammed into a wall of solid, expensive muscle. Her hands flew out, instinctively bracing against a crisp, white dress shirt.*
A voice vibrated through her palms.
Eun-chae looked up. The man who had caught her was the coldest, most breathtaking person she had ever seen.
His eyes, dark as a winter night, were staring down at her with something that felt dangerously close to venom. His hand remained firm on her waist for a fraction of a second too long—a searing touch that made her breath hitch.
Yoo Eun-Chae
I—I’m so sorry!!!
The Night it Rained in Seoul Part-2
Yoo Eun-Chae
I—I’m so sorry!!!
Yoo Eun-Chae
*She stammered, her face burning crimson.*
Yoo Eun-Chae
The floor was…
Yoo Eun-Chae
I just slipped. I didn't mean to—
Yoo Eun-Chae
*Trying to explain*
Seo-jun’s expression didn't soften; it hardened into absolute ice.
Han Seo-Jun
*He released her so abruptly that she wobbled.*
Han Seo-Jun
* With a look of genuine disgust, he pulled a crisp silk handkerchief from his pocket and began to methodically wipe the spot on his sleeve where her hand had touched his chest.*
Han Seo-Jun
You're a hazard.
Han Seo-Jun
*He said, his voice lethal and smooth.*
Han Seo-Jun
Do you usually make a habit of hurling yourself at strangers in public places? Or is this some pathetic attempt at a greeting?
Eun-chae’s shock vanished, replaced by a sudden, sharp flare of defiance.
Yoo Eun-Chae
*She stood up straight, her hazel eyes flashing.*
Yoo Eun-Chae
And do you usually treat people like they’re infectious diseases?
Yoo Eun-Chae
I apologized. It was an accident.
Yoo Eun-Chae
And for your information, 'hurling' implies intent. I was just trying to stay upright.
Seo-jun paused, his gaze locking onto hers. He had never been spoken to like that, and for a moment, he seemed genuinely stunned.
Han Seo-Jun
*He dropped the dirty handkerchief onto the nearest table as if it were contaminated.*
Han Seo-Jun
My time is worth more than this conversation.
Han Seo-Jun
*He said, his voice cold.*
Han Seo-Jun
Next time, try to stay in your own lane. It’s where people like you belong.
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