The blinding flash of cameras hit him the moment he stepped onto the bright red carpet, forcing Joon-won to squint slightly. Even though it was still a chilly season in Arios, the sheer heat radiating from the bursts of camera flashes made him consider taking off his coat.
For a split second, he faltered under the sudden attention-the mass of lenses turning toward him all at once-but he quickly regained his composure. With a calm breath, he lifted his head and offered a small, composed smile to the press, now fully focused on him.
"Joon-won, how are you feeling about tonight?"
"What are your thoughts on possibly winning an award?"
"There are rumors online that you're dating an undisclosed idol—any comment on that?"
