The Shattered Empire
The fall of Lee Sangmin left Everlight Entertainment in turmoil, but it also unveiled deeper fractures within the industry itself.
As K solidified his rule, rival agencies saw opportunity — a chance to claim spoils, leverage power, and rewrite the rules of the game.
New Players Enter
Ambitious idols and cunning executives stepped into the fray.
Among them was Cha Minjun, a charismatic idol-turned-entrepreneur with a ruthless streak, who sought to carve his own kingdom from the ruins.
Alliances and Betrayals
K found old allies turning cold, old enemies growing bolder.
The delicate balance of power teetered as new alliances formed — some forged in mutual interest, others in bitter necessity.
Every handshake concealed a dagger.
Jiho's Rising Pressure
Jiho felt the weight of expectation grow heavier.
His image as the Innocent Villain captivated fans, but behind the scenes, the battles for control threatened to consume him.
He struggled to maintain his identity while navigating the shifting loyalties around him.
A Secret Coup
Unbeknownst to K, whispers of rebellion stirred within his own ranks.
A faction led by a trusted lieutenant plotted to seize power, believing K's empire was vulnerable.
The Crumbling Facade
The first strike came as a public scandal targeting Jiho — an orchestrated attempt to fracture the empire from within.
K scrambled to contain the fallout, but the cracks were visible.
Desperate Measures
To survive, K unleashed his full arsenal — secrets, leverage, and unyielding will.
He confronted traitors with cold precision and rallied loyalists with fierce charisma.
The battle for the throne became a war of shadows and deception.
Jiho's Choice
Amidst the chaos, Jiho faced a defining moment.
Would he step fully into the darkness as K's heir and weapon, or seek his own path beyond the shadows?
The Aftermath
The coup was quashed, but the damage lingered.
Trust was shattered, alliances fragile.
K and Jiho stood on a precipice — rulers of a fractured empire, aware that their reign could end as quickly as it began.