Joon-won looked at himself in the mirror and let out a quiet sigh at how long it had taken just to get ready for a three-hour event. Dressed in a sleek black suit, his hair styled perfectly, and his face polished with light makeup, he had to admit—he looked good. Really good.
"Looks like the four hours of prep were worth it, Joon-won," said Do Hwan, who had stopped by a few minutes earlier to check on him. "This is your first awards show—you should at least make a visual impact, even if you don't end up taking home the trophy."
Joon-won had been at the stylist's shop since 1 p.m. First came picking out the perfect suit. The older man in charge of wardrobe had him try on outfit after outfit for nearly an hour before settling on a classic black suit, saying it was the right choice for a first-time appearance. Then came the haircut, followed by the full grooming routine—styling, touch-ups, and makeup.
