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The hospital’s corridors pulsed with fluorescent light and urgency. Sa-bi moved like a shadow, steps measured, white coat crisp, clutching her clipboard like armor. She hadn’t slept properly in days, but her mind was sharp, her notes precise.
She barely looked up when someone slid beside her during rounds, chart in hand and hair just a little too perfect to be accidental.
“You’re new,” he said easily, as though he had all the time in the world.
She glanced sideways, and there he was - Um Jae-il. A face that had once been splashed across subway ads and magazine spreads, now tilted toward her with mild curiosity and a stethoscope around his neck.
“I’m Sa-bi. First year.”
“Jae-il. Third year.” A lazy smile. “Don’t worry, I’m nicer than I look.”
She didn’t reply, only nodded, gaze already dropping back to the patient file.
But later, when she caught him humming to himself outside the delivery ward - something suspiciously like a HI-BOYZ chorus - she allowed herself the smallest smile.
Maybe this residency wouldn’t be so bad after all.
To visualize Kim Sa-bi and Um Jae-il, here’s a description that captures their personalities and background.
Kim Sa-bi
Age: 24 years old
Profession: First-year OB-GYN resident
Personality: Quietly intense, book-smart, socially reserved but deeply empathetic overachiever
Visual Style: Understated and tidy; always wears her white coat perfectly
Appearance:
Hair: Straight, shoulder-length dark brown or black hair, tucked neatly behind her ears. Clean and minimal styling that suggests practicality and simplicity.
Eyes: She wears round wire-frame glasses, adding an intellectual, bookish charm. Her expression is composed, alert, and thoughtful.
Skin Tone: Fair complexion with a healthy, even glow.
Build: Slim and petite, with a slightly narrow frame. Her posture is upright but not stiff - suggesting quiet confidence or polite attentiveness.
Visual Style / Clothing (off-duty): Neutral-toned cardigans, pressed slacks or jeans, soft blouses - clean and minimal
Aura: Thoughtful, reserved, and slightly bookish. She exudes the air of someone earnest and intelligent - low-key but composed, with a quiet presence that draws respect rather than attention. Looks like the kind of person who stays late to double-check her charts and carries emergency highlighters in every pocket
Um Jae-il
Age: 28 years old
Profession: Third-year OB-GYN resident, former K-pop idol (HI-BOYZ)
Personality: Charismatic, laid-back but sharp, emotionally intuitive
Visual Style: A little too stylish for a hospital, unintentionally draws attention
Appearance:
Hair: Soft, curly dark brown hair with natural volume. His hair is slightly tousled, giving off a relaxed, easygoing vibe.
Eyes: Though his expression is neutral, his eyes appear observant and quietly expressive. He’s looking slightly upwards, giving a contemplative, serene impression.
Skin Tone: Light skin tone with a natural, healthy flush.
Build: Tall and slim with broad shoulders. His frame is lean but not overly muscular—more on the wiry and graceful side.
Visual Style / Clothing (off-duty): Casual luxury—loose-knit sweaters, joggers, denim jackets, and vintage sneakers
Aura: Calm, approachable, and quietly charismatic. He has a natural charm, the kind that doesn’t try too hard. There’s a warmth and easy confidence about him - someone used to attention but no longer chasing it. The kind of guy whose charm you notice even before he speaks - brightens a room without trying
Together, they look like polar opposites on the surface - her with structured simplicity, him with relaxed layers - but there's a visual harmony between them. Like balance. Like two puzzle pieces that just fit.