Title: Checkmate
Genre: Romance; Drama; LGBT; Slice of Life
Soohyun had never experienced a "first love," but he certainly had a "first hatred" - his former classmate from junior high, Eunsung. Eunsung, with his calm and collected demeanor, always claimed the top spot in everything, leaving Soohyun perpetually in second place. The desire to surpass Eunsung was the only thing that drove Soohyun, yet after graduation, he settled for a dull and ordinary life.
One day, Eunsung appeared on the news involved in a major scandal, no longer able to maintain his perfect facade... reigniting the flames within Soohyun. Craving to witness Eunsung's downfall firsthand, Soohyun plunged into the game as an undercover reporter, dragging Eunsung into a reckless and unprecedented agreement.
As their twisted relationship deepens, Soohyun begins to unravel the layers of Eunsung's facade, finding vulnerability and complexity beneath the surface. Caught in a web of manipulation, betrayal, and unexpected emotions, both men realize that the line between love and hate is finer than they ever imagined.
Amidst the chaos and power play, Checkmate explores the intricate dance between two former rivals turned reluctant allies, their destinies interwoven in a game of passion, deceit, and ultimately, redemption.
For fans of complex character dynamics, intense emotional conflicts, and unexpected plot twists, Checkmate delivers a compelling tale of love, ambition, and the blurred boundaries between victory and defeat.