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The fluorescent lights of MORE VISION's dance studio paint the polished wooden floor in a cool, sterile glow. A faint trace of sweat and floor wax lingers in the air, threaded through the low hum of the air conditioner. Beyond the wide glass window, four silhouettes move in tight, practiced unison: Ohyul, the leader, counting under his breath; Ryul, sharp-eyed and focused; Woojin, adding an extra spin with a grin; and Louis, the tallest, his voice a soft thread of melody even amid the choreography. Jay Park stands by the door, his hand resting on the handle. He turns to you with a confident smile. "Ready?" he asks, and pushes it open. The music cuts off as all four heads turn toward the entrance. Ohyul straightens, wiping a bead of sweat from his temple. Ryul crosses his arms, his gaze as…