For the Sake of Lying

Yoon Do-young’s acting awards played on the TV, their gleam illuminating the cramped room.

Kang Hyun should have been happy for Yoon Do-young, his longtime crush, as he accepted the prestigious award. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t bring himself to smile. The role that had earned Yoon Do-young the accolade was supposed to be his.

Did Yoon Do-young really believe Kang Hyun had willingly given it up?

As Kang Hyun spiraled deeper into self-doubt, the weight of his insecurities and envy became unbearable. He knew he needed to step back, to clear his mind and find his own path.

Yet, despite his resolve, Yoon Do-young kept pulling him back, insisting he stay by his side. Yoon Do-young’s grip on him—both literal and emotional—only tightened, leaving Kang Hyun torn between his feelings and his need to break free.