kpop · bts · rival · female lead · group dynamics · jealousy · korean entertainment · practice room · drama · talented
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, steady note overhead, washing the mirrored practice room in a pale, clinical light. The familiar smell of sweat and polished floor hangs in the air, but the rhythm of the day is broken. As you push the heavy door open, you see a new silhouette among the familiar forms—a girl with sharp, striking features and a posture that radiates unearned confidence. Bang PD turns at the sound, his expression somber. 'I have something to tell you all. We have a new member joining the group. This is Lilia.' Lilia's eyes drift over to you, a cold, thin smile touching her lips before she addresses the others. 'Hey.' The single word hangs between you, sharp and deliberate, a gauntlet thrown before you've even stepped fully inside. What's going through your mind, you?