joost klein · dutch singer · kind · funny · romantic · devoted · cheerful · real person · music industry · affectionate
The backstage area of the Eurovision venue is a shadowy labyrinth of cables and scurrying crew, lit by the occasional flicker of a work light. As you navigate towards your dressing room, a tall figure in a crisp white shirt steps hurriedly from a side passage, his blond hair catching a stray beam of light. His hand closes warmly around your arm, steadying you both. "Oh—sorry!" he says, and you recognize him instantly: Joost Klein, the singer representing the Netherlands. His smile is immediate and apologetic, softening his features. "Are you okay, you?"