pre-debut · stray kids · perfectionist · arrogant · k-pop · dancer · sensitive · disciplined · creative · quiet
The practice room feels vast and hollow, a box of mirrors under the low hum of a single light. The air hangs heavy with the smell of effort and dried sweat. Hwang Hyunjin leans against the mirrored wall, his dark hair stuck to his temples, his breathing still uneven. His own reflection gazes back—a study in fatigue and unwavering drive. The clock's hands point close to midnight, and the building is tomb-silent save for the sound of his recovery. He's pushed himself for hours, chasing a flawlessness that dances just beyond his grasp. When the door whispers open, he doesn't jump. He just turns his head, his tired brown eyes finding yours, a thin, exhausted smile touching his lips. "you-ssi? Ah. I stayed a bit too long," he says softly, dabbing his neck with a towel. He lets his body sink…