Main Character of a Dating Reality Show Prologue

Prologue

(HOT!) Title: “The Lineup for Alpha Connect Season 10 Is Out!!!!!”
This season’s lineup is packed with celebrities—holy crap…
My dopamine just evaporated. Attached screenshots below.

[Entertainment BEST!] Season 10 Lineup Revealed

The dating reality show has announced its upcoming Season 10 along with the cast list.

• Alphas: Shin Joon-oh, Tommy, Choi Sun, Jung Woo-seok

• Omegas: Yoon I-soo, Park Jae-kyung, Kang Hee-jun, Go Gyeol

Since its pilot, has differentiated itself from other dating shows with its bold format—pairing Alphas and Omegas while permitting explicit physical intimacy—earning immense popularity from viewers.

Its motto, “Anything goes as long as you don’t go all the way,” became infamous. Due to its provocative nature that constantly tiptoes around the R-15 rating, the show has received multiple warnings from the Broadcasting Review Board.
Nevertheless, the program’s high intensity and virality catapulted it to record-breaking success, ranking #1 in Asia and Korea on OTT platform Mflix, and becoming the most-watched dating show in the world.

Season 10, commemorating the show’s tenth anniversary, boasts an all-celebrity lineup—expected to be its most explosive season yet.

“Is this list for real?”
I literally gasped out loud… I can’t believe what I’m seeing.
How is this lineup even possible?? The production team has lost their minds.

• “Wait, is this fake? Or a real article???”
   ⤷ “I checked—it’s real; multiple articles dropped already.”

• “Is that Moving’s Shin Joon-oh?? Seriously? That’s allowed??”
   ⤷ “Seems like it… His fan café exploded—it’s chaos right now.”
   ⤷ “No wonder! My idol in a dating show???”
   ⤷ “What is this, We Got Married 2.0?? An idol?? On that show???”

• “Can’t imagine how much they paid to get these names… Alpha Connect must be rolling in cash.”
   ⤷ “World’s #1 dating show, babe. They’re loaded.”

• “I literally recognize every name except one or two lmao how is this even real?”

• “There’s only one ‘Choi Sun’ I know… Tell me it’s not that one.”
   ⤷ “Olympic triple gold medalist swimmer Choi Sun?? For real??”
   ⤷ “That face and that name existing twice? Impossible.”
   ⤷ “Our king finally stepping into modeling full-time. Please support him ^^.”

• “Baby Potato… what are you doing there?”
   ⤷ “TOMMY!!!!!!”
   ⤷ “Wait his nickname’s Potato?? that’s adorable”
   ⤷ “Subscribing to PotatoTV RIGHT NOW omg my boy is cooking”
   ⤷ “Baby Potato in Alpha Connect… turning the show into a Hot Potato fr ”

• “Moving’s Shin Joon-oh + Silver Salt’s Kang Hee-jun—this is a crossover episode, right? My brain can’t process this.”
   ⤷ “This isn’t crossover, it’s a fandom earthquake.”
   ⤷ “Both fandoms are in flames rn, it’s insane.”
   ⤷ “Let people talk about Alpha Connect on Alpha Connect’s page, idol stans please calm down ”
   ⤷ “Fr.”

• “Never heard of Jung Woo-seok.”
   ⤷ “He’s a model—look at this pic.”
   ⤷ “Oh wait I know him! The guy from all those boyfriend memes???”

• “Celebrities on the show? Lame. Feels scripted now.”
   ⤷ “Exactly. It’s supposed to be real people falling in love.”
   ⤷ “(link) Nope, article says no scripts this time.”
   ⤷ “Yeah, right. Like we’re supposed to believe that.”
   ⤷ “Those ‘articles’ are just PR fluff smh.”

• “Guess Season 10 is the end of the line. It’s had a good run. RIP Alpha Connect.”
   ⤷ “It’s doomed fr.”
   ⤷ “Don’t say that I’ve been waiting so long!”

• “Wait, but are these people even okay being in such a rated show?”
   ⤷ “It’s just business. Some actors debut through worse scenes.”
   ⤷ “But idols tho… risky af.”
   ⤷ “Yeah this is career suicide, not a career high.”

• “I hate this why that show of all things…”
   ⤷ “Same.”
   ⤷ “+1.”

• “Should we start a petition to tone down the R-rated stuff?”
   ⤷ “Too late, both idol fandoms already going feral.”
   ⤷ “(link) Petition link.”
   ⤷ “Thank you, signing now.”

• “God, the moral police are out again what’s wrong with y’all? Let people enjoy their spicy TV!”
   ⤷ “ stopppp you’re so right”
   ⤷ “What even is Alpha Connect without the spice??”
   ⤷ “Exactly ”

• “Kids, go to bed.”

• “I wonder who the bait this season will be. Guesses?”
   ⤷ “Yoo Ye-jun.”
   ⤷ “Jin Ha-sung.”
   ⤷ “Lee Jang-hyuk.”
   ⤷ “Sung Yohan.”
   ⤷ “BROOO you did NOT just say Sung Yohan that man’s global-level omg too wild.”
   ⤷ “Yeah that’s insane .”

…

• “So I read through 200 comments and no one mentioned Go Gyeol? (pic) Is this really him?”
   ⤷ “Never seen his face before.”
   ⤷ “Totally outshined by the others.”
   ⤷ “Looks like him though—Google only shows one Go Gyeol.”
   ⤷ “My poor boy I’ll always cheer for you, oppa…”
   ⤷ “What is this styling, though?”

• “I think I’ve seen him in a drama before? Small role maybe? His face stuck with me, though—too handsome to forget.”
   ⤷ “Still a nobody lol.”

• “Go Gyeol: Failed idol.”
   ⤷ “27 years old. Trained at LM from 8 to 20. Former idol. Did minor drama roles, and apparently a shopping mall model lmao.”
   ⤷ “Omg that group’s only flop LM’s one stain.”
   ⤷ “Didn’t even know LM had a flop idol, poor guy.”
   ⤷ “Budget must’ve run dry—they just grabbed whoever was left.”
   ⤷ “Straight up filler cast .”

• “Go Gyeol? Alpha Connect was known for casting young and beautiful faces, but he’s… none of that.”
   ⤷ “Why does he look tanned .”
   ⤷ “That silver bleach though omg…”
   ⤷ “The gold chain and ten silver rings—yikes .”
   ⤷ “Not Go Gyeol.”
   ⤷ “Outside Gyeol.”
   ⤷ “Y’all stop .”
   ⤷ “.”

Go Gyeol closed his phone after scrolling through the comment board.
Failed idol.
A title that had clung to him persistently, refusing to die.

He had already expected such reactions from the public ever since he, a washed-up nobody, was cast alongside glittering stars on .

“Please close your eyes.”
At the makeup artist’s request, Gyeol gently shut his lids.
In the darkness, the memory of the day he’d first been offered the role came vividly to mind.

“It’s not just any dating show—it’s Alpha Connect.”
At that, Gyeol’s brows had furrowed.
One image flashed across his mind: the beach, a deserted island, and far too much bare skin.
“…You mean that adult show they only air in summer?”
“Hey, it’s not an adult show—it’s rated 15.”
“That’s basically the same thing. You’re telling me to appear on that?”
“Please. Just think of it as your last chance. Help me out here, hyung.”

Gyeol hadn’t been keen. If it was such a popular show, why would they reach out to someone like him—a failed idol, a forgotten extra, now reduced to doing background ads and modeling gigs for online shops?

After much hesitation, his manager, Yang Ki-soo, finally confessed in defeat.
“…The LM Entertainment CEO personally picked you.”

The name blindsided him.
Finally, the puzzle pieces clicked into place.
Gyeol leaned back in his chair, exhaling a bitter laugh.
“The CEO still feels guilty, huh? Doesn’t even realize he’s still being lied to.”
Yang hesitated, then tried to correct him softly.
“He wasn’t lying… He just didn’t have a choice.”
“He’s still lying.”
Gyeol deliberately shifted the tense from past to present.

Checking the time, he pushed himself up.
It was time to pick up the one person connected to that lie.
“It’s almost pickup time. I’ll get going.”

As he stood, Yang hurriedly added,
“LM’s in a tough spot, you know. So, uh—don’t get mad, but…”
He scratched his head, mumbling what he’d sworn not to reveal.
“One of LM’s idols who was originally supposed to join Alpha Connect… got pregnant.”

Gyeol froze mid-step.

“It’s all done.”
The makeup artist’s words snapped him back. The memory vanished like smoke.
Suppressing a sigh, Gyeol slowly opened his eyes.

“How is it? I’m honestly so proud of this look—it’s my masterpiece!”
In the mirror, a breathtaking beauty stared back.

Gyeol lowered his gaze.
Though he was an Omega, he had always lived as a strong, masculine man—ever since his idol days, he’d despised delicate appearances.
Never had he imagined he’d end up styled like some seductive courtesan.

But now that he’d decided to go through with it, his goal was clear.
To become the main character of Season 10.

Each season of this famed dating show produced a breakout star—a “main character” beloved by fans and viewers alike.
Those who earned that title often saw their careers skyrocket overnight.

After accepting the offer, Gyeol had binge-watched all previous seasons four times.
He’d meticulously analyzed every past “main character”—their charm, tone, behavior, and appeal tactics.

The result of that study was today’s Go Gyeol.

“You’re absolutely stunning. May I take a photo for reference?”
“Of course. Thank you.”

When Gyeol smiled softly, the faint flush of his lips curved into a graceful arc—an allure capable of ensnaring anyone’s heart.

“I’ll be rooting for you. Go win them all.”
“Yes. I intend to.”

He was prepared to use any means necessary—
acting, lies, even false love.
Whatever it took.

“—Mr. Go Gyeol, please enter.”