Donghae's birthday? October 15, 1986—a Libra king! I associate his date with autumn leaves and cozy vibes, probably because of all those behind-the-scenes vlogs where he wears oversized sweaters. His solo track 'Harmony' perfectly captures that warm, sentimental energy.
Still cracks me up how he panic-stares at cameras during live mistakes—relatable king behavior. That time he forgot lyrics during a 'Black Suit' encore but recovered with freestyle rap? Iconic.
October 15th rolls around every year, and my Twitter timeline explodes with #DonghaeDay trends. Born in '86, this guy's career spans nearly two decades, yet he still dances like he's fresh out of trainee days. Remember when he dropped 'Dream' with Ryeowook? That acoustic version lives rent-free in my playlist.
What fascinates me is how he balances idol life with solo work—his musical 'Altar Boyz' phase showed such range. Also, low-key obsessed with how he incorporates his Busan dialect into lyrics, like in 'Bout You.' Makes me wish I'd paid more attention in Korean class!
You know, I was just reorganizing my K-pop memorabilia the other day, and stumbled upon my old Super Junior fan club cards. That got me thinking about Donghae's birthday—October 15, 1986! What's wild is how he's maintained that youthful energy over the years. I recently rewatched their 'Sorry Sorry' era performances, and his stage presence still gives me chills.
Funny story—back in 2015, I actually baked a terrible cake for his birthday (frosting disasters are real) while binge-watching 'Super TV.' His variety skills are criminally underrated, especially when he teams up with Eunhyuk for chaotic segments. Now I kinda want to revisit 'One More Time,' that Latin-pop track he co-wrote—such a vibe!
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After my younger sister went abroad, I married the mafia Don in her place.
Five years after we married, we became each other’s greatest enemies. He hated me for driving my sister away and scheming my way into becoming his wife. I hated him for always treating me as a stand-in, never once acknowledging me in front of the world.
My lack of status brought humiliation to my vain parents, and from that moment on, their love for me turned into hatred.
In the end, he and my parents left me behind on a snowy mountain while celebrating Christmas with my sister. In the bitter cold, I died together with the child I never got to meet.
Meanwhile, my sister basked in everyone’s love and had the happiest Christmas of her life.
When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day my sister returned from abroad. This time, I would not beg Gideon or my parents to love me ever again.
Mia Sherin, a girl who doesn't care about anything other than her life and her dream. She doesn't care about what others say about her nor what others think about her. She's often known as odd and a girl without feelings; an exact example of an introvert.
Her normal life is interrupted by an idol ghost from far away. She's forced to accept his companionship, SSB Lee Jimin's companionship.
A girl who doesn't even know the meaning of the word idol gets an idol companion.
But what will when fate decides to meddle in their lives and make it a little complicated? What will happen when the laws of soulmates bind them together? Will they accept each other to survive...or will they break apart forever?
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On our wedding anniversary, I get shot by a rival family during a crossfire. When I'm brought to the hospital while drenched in my own blood, I come across Don Marco Lombardi, my husband, who's supposed to be negotiating a business deal in Asterra right now.
Apparently, he's supporting his ex-girlfriend, Lucia Santoro, as they wait for her medical check-up.
The moment we come across each other, I gaze at Marco calmly. "What a coincidence."
Even though there's panic crossing his eyes, he makes no move to approach me.
As I stumble out of the operation room while leaning against the wall for support, I hear Lucia telling Marco, "You should go check on the Donna. I think she's badly hurt."
But Marco sounds extraordinarily confident. "It's fine. I'll accompany you through your check-up first. She loves me too much to ever leave me anyway."
I let out a cold chuckle at his words. Is he that confident that I will never leave him, hmm?
On the day we were supposed to get engaged, my fiance, Christopher Vittorino, slid the ring—that was supposed to be mine—onto Lina Sorenzo, my stepsister's finger, right in front of the entire family.
Christopher's uncle, Don Mark Vittorino, was the one who had specifically ordered his subordinates to deliver the ring that symbolizes the wearer's status as the future Donna of the Vittorino family to Christopher himself.
I could only stare at Christopher's deep blue eyes in disbelief. Just as I was about to question him, he just gazed at me with a stony expression. Even his tone was cold and rigid.
"The Don intends to send me to Maravena for the next five years to develop my own business there. Once I return, I'll take over the family business.
"You don't have any skills at all, Isla. If you stay with me, you'll just be a hindrance to me and cause me unwanted trouble.
"Lina, on the other hand, is fluent in Maravenese. Not to mention, she knows how to expand the family business overseas. She will serve as a brilliant assistant for me."
After that, Christopher took Lina's hand and left the venue with her, not caring about the fact that the leaders of the other branch families as well as the elders kept murmuring among themselves. Because of that, I ended up becoming the laughingstock of the entire family.
Five years later, Christopher and Lina return to the country.
When he spots me showing up at a family gathering held by Mark with a ruby ring that signifies my status as the Donna on my finger, his expression changes instantly.
"I can't believe you learned to steal, Isla!"
I just ignore Christopher's accusations in favor of looking for the Black Rose Medal that my son, Toby Vittorino, has lost. That medal is a gift he received on his fourth birthday from Mark.
Poor Toby has been sobbing for a long time because of its disappearance. I need to hurry up and find it as soon as possible.
"This birthday has been absolutely amazing" he said wrapping his arms around my waist and putting his chin just above my right shoulder.
"Bub, we barely just started" I chuckled.
"Yeah but just looking at this beautiful view with you is more than enough to make me happy" he stated.
I smiled then turned around so I'm facing him.
I pulled down our mask since there weren't anyone else around.
I gave him a kiss on the lips.
"You realize how much I love you, right?" I said. He smiled.
"How much do you love me?" he asked cheekily.
"If I'm being honest, I love you more than love itself" I started making him smile wide.
"I love you more than how much I love the scent of vanilla" I said.
"I love you more than how much I love the moon and the stars" I continued.
"I love you more than how much I love listening to music" I added.
"Lastly, I love you more than I can ever love myself" I confessed.
He looked at me lovingly.
"Brielle" he said softly.
"Yes?" I replied.
"Will you marry me?" he asked.
My heart skipped a beat.
"Yes" I said.
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On the day my sister fled her wedding, the mafia Don, Dominic Cross, slaughtered everyone at the harbor. Even the stray dogs passing by were torn to pieces.
Terrified of his wrath, the Vance family forced me into the wedding dress and sent me straight into Dominic’s estate as his substitute bride.
For seven years after marrying into the Cross family, I took bullets for him, laundered his dirty money, and even tasted his food for poison. The entire mafia family came to revere me as their Donna.
But in the eighth year, my sister, Elena, suddenly returned.
Clad in a scarlet dress, she strode right into the family banquet hall and tasted Dominic’s red wine for poison right in front of everyone.
Dominic’s grip on my hand tightened.
As she collapsed from the poison, she leaned into my ear and whispered, “Sienna, thank you for keeping my seat warm all these years. Now, it’s time to give it back.”
I stood frozen in place, watching Dominic’s face.
The horrors of that night eight years ago flashed before my eyes.
I couldn’t help but wonder.
Would this Don—this man who struck absolute terror into the hearts of the entire mafia underworld—lose his mind and burn the world down for her all over again?
Back in the early 2000s, SM Entertainment was really pushing the boundaries of what a K-pop group could be, and Super Junior was their experimental project—a rotating group with members coming and going. Donghae was discovered through the 2001 SM Youth Best Contest, where he won first place in singing and got scouted on the spot. What’s wild is that he was only 15 at the time! He trained for years alongside future members like Eunhyuk, and by 2005, SM finalized the lineup for Super Junior’s debut as a fixed group. Donghae’s vocal tone stood out even then—bright but emotional, perfect for their early tracks like 'Miracle.' Fun side note: he almost debuted in a duo with Eunhyuk called 'Super Junior Junior' (yes, really), but thank goodness that got scrapped.
Watching old pre-debut clips of him is hilarious because he’s visibly awkward in variety content, but you can see the raw talent. His dad’s passing right before debut hit hard—he’s talked about how performing became both an escape and a tribute. Over time, Donghae evolved into one of SuJu’s triple threats: singing, dancing, and composing. Who’d have thought the shy kid from Mokpo would end up writing bangers like 'Growing Pains' and becoming a mainstay in sub-units like Super Junior-D&E?
Oh, this takes me back! I’ve been following Super Junior since their 'Sorry, Sorry' days, and Lee Donghae has always been one of my favorite members. As of now, yes, he’s still very much part of the group! He’s actively participating in their comebacks, variety shows, and even solo projects. It’s wild how he balances his solo work with group activities—like his recent album 'Piece' and his musical endeavors.
What’s really cool is how he’s grown over the years. From his earlier days as the energetic maknae to now being one of the hyungs, his dedication to Super Junior hasn’t wavered. Fans often worry about members leaving due to military service or personal reasons, but Donghae has consistently reassured ELFs that he’s in it for the long haul. His chemistry with Eunhyuk in sub-unit D&E is also a treat—those two are inseparable!