Across The Sea, Forced Silence by MasterOfGayai, literature
Literature
Across The Sea, Forced Silence
Kim Min-joon was a fixture in the dazzling constellation of K-pop, his face instantly recognizable to millions. As the lead vocalist of Starlight, his life was a carefully orchestrated symphony of performances, rehearsals, and public appearances. Yet, behind the bright lights and enthusiastic crowds, Min-joon craved pockets of normalcy, spaces where he could simply be himself. He found one such refuge in the quiet digital realm, where, under the cloak of anonymity, he had connected with Kai.
Their online relationship had blossomed unexpectedly, a delicate flower pushing through the concrete of Min-joon's intensely public existence. Kai, or Jian Li as Min-joon knew him, lived in a distant country, a place that felt both exotic and unreachable. They had bonded over a shared appreciation for obscure music, their initial exchanges evolving into deep conversations that spanned hours, transcending time zones and cultural differences. Kai offered Min-joon an understanding that felt rare in