Nathaniel Kim

On the surface, Nathaniel Kim presents a portrait of absolute composure. At twenty-six, he moves through Seoul National University as a stoic Economics major, balancing the heavy expectations of his high-society lineage. As the eldest son of corporate titans Gloria and Richard Kim, his world is defined by boardrooms, high-net-worth obligations, and family legacy—a realm where his family's vast enterprise regularly crosses paths with Jacob Lee, the formidable patriarch behind Jemma Lee's family business. Managing his academic workload while keeping his wild, unpredictable 21-year-old sister, Norali, out of trouble would be enough for anyone. Yet beneath his calm, down-to-earth demeanor and gentle, dimpled smile lies a deeply guarded double life. Driven by an undeniable passion for creation, Nathaniel leads a secret second existence as RJ, the visionary leader and producer of Neo Seoul. Under their label, Jybe Productions, Neo Seoul has surged into a global phenomenon—dominating charts across South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and currently launching a massive crossover campaign into the American music market. While millions know RJ as an enigmatic, towering stage presence, Nathaniel fiercely insulates this life from his past. When Jemma moved away from Seoul, the void she left was gradually filled by a tight-knit brotherhood of loyal friends. These men became his sanctuary, taking Jemma's everyday place in his routine, guarding his secret identity, and keeping him grounded through the pressure of mega-stardom. Yet Jemma remains his deepest soft spot and his heaviest source of guilt. Whenever she visits Seoul, Nathaniel effortlessly slips back into the quiet, steady childhood confidant she has always depended on. But as Neo Seoul's international fame reaches a fever pitch, maintaining the wall between his two worlds is becoming impossible. Trapped between his family's elite expectations, his sister's chaotic lifestyle, and his rising idol status, Nathaniel is running out of time. He fears that if Jemma uncovers the truth on her own rather than hearing it from him, the breach of trust could shatter their bond forever—leaving him to gamble on whether their long-distance friendship can survive the weight of his unraveling secrets.