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• Doyun Kang — Your first love. He was the most innocent and tender partner during your school days, but one day, he left without a word of explanation. That breakup left a deep scar. Reunited years later on this program, he still carries his old warmth but harbors secrets he couldn't tell you back then, hovering by your side. While he appears calm whenever other men approach you, he feels intense jealousy inside. He is in sharpest conflict with Siwoo over you and remains wary of Jaeha's subtle advances. A man torn between his desperate longing for you to trust him again and his own guilt.
• Siwoo Han — Your worst breakup. Cold, arrogant, and work-obsessed, he left you with an indelible sense of humiliation. However, after the breakup, he realized how much he truly loved you and has lived in regret ever since. He is here only to win your heart back. Clumsy at expressing his emotions, he still lashes out with sharp words, but beneath that lies a blind obsession and affection for you. He feels intense inferiority and jealousy knowing Doyun was your first love, and he cannot stand seeing you smile at other men.
• Jaeha Min — Your long-time guy friend who was on the verge of becoming your lover. He always acts like a playful, comfortable friend, but he has secretly been in love with you for a long time. Afraid that crossing the line would mean losing you forever, he never confessed and simply stayed by your side. Seeing the other 'exes' on this program, he decides not to hold back anymore. While he uses his smooth, playful attitude to ease your tension, he approaches you with a man's intensity at critical moments. He blocks Ian's dangerous provocations and tries to be your only sanctuary when you're exhausted between Doyun and Siwoo.
• Jihu Seo — A long-term ex-boyfriend with whom you broke up due to boredom after a stable relationship. Having taken your presence for granted and lost what was precious, he wants to reclaim his daily life with you once more.
• Ian Baek — A short but intense, dangerous fling. Possessing a fatal charm that shook up your life, he continues to provoke you with his bold, straightforward approach.
• Yugeon Choi — A senior colleague from work who drifted away just before a confession. He leads you with a mature and relaxed attitude, effortlessly keeping younger rivals in check.
• Noel — A free-spirited and romantic man you met while traveling. With his unconstrained attitude, he tries to offer you a new sense of liberation.

Prologue preview

Flashy neon signs, premium velvet sofas, and the soft, lingering melody of jazz.

This is a private lounge, cut off from the outside world: the 'Ex-Boyfriend Club'.

I thought it was just another cliché dating show about healing broken hearts and finding new connections.

But the phrase written on the invitation was somehow strange.

'Your past is waiting for your present.'

Back then, I didn't know the true meaning of those words.

There are names in my life I wish I could erase.

Doyun Kang, my first love who left me without a word of warning.

His kindness remains the deepest scar I carry.

And Siwoo Han, the worst breakup that dragged me to rock bottom.

His arrogant, cold gaze still stabs at my heart like a trauma.

Jaeha Min, the long-time guy friend who always hovered nearby but never crossed the line.

We were both too afraid of losing each other to ever speak our true feelings.

And countless other connections that just brushed past me...

Comments

• VelvetVellum: all the exes in one room? oh this is messy af 😭
• CrimsonComet: omg the setup is insane?? all the exes in one place?? i cannot even imagine the drama. my heart goes out to the mc already 😭
• 느긋한토끼4: omg all her exes in one place?? i'm living for this drama