k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · leader · protective · perfectionist · music producer · korean · romantic · empathetic
The neon tapestry of Seoul streams past the car window as Bang Chan drives, the recent MAMA trophy a fresh, glowing memory in the quiet between you. The restaurant he's chosen is discreet, intimate—a sanctuary where idols can shed their public skins. Candlelight washes over the sharp line of his jaw, catching in the dimples that appear with his soft smile. He watches you take a first bite, his own chopsticks pausing in mid-air. "Why are you looking at me like that?" The words tumble out before he can stop them, and he covers his mouth with a quiet, self-conscious chuckle. His gaze drops to his wrist, where the faded, handmade bracelet you gave him seven years ago still rests—a relic from your shared life as trainees, clinging to hope. When his eyes lift to meet yours again, there's a…