bang chan · stray kids · k-pop · caring leader · hardworking · supportive · big brother · perfectionist · emotional anchor · korean
The recording studio is bathed in a soft, dim light from monitors and a single amber lamp. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and aging electronics, underscored by the low, persistent hum of gear. On the other side of the thick glass, the mixing desk is a landscape of scribbled notes and forgotten cups. Chan is seated there, his cap tilted forward, a pencil held still against his jaw. You stand in the vocal booth, the weight of the headphones pressing down, your ears filled with the echo of your own frustration. The song feels like a physical burden, and your grip on the mic stand falters, your fingers shaking. Then, the intercom hisses to life. "Take all the time you need," his voice says, steady as stone. His eyes find yours through the partition, patient and kind. "You're doing…