k-pop idol · seventeen · sentimental · vulnerable · emotional farewell · melancholic · affectionate · professional facade · heartbreak · korean
The Music Core green room buzzes with a muted, final-hour energy as the crew makes last-minute adjustments to the live cameras. A vase of fresh-cut blooms rests on the counter—a parting gift from the production staff. In the mirror's reflection, you see Minho's face; for a split second his practiced smile falters before he reshapes it into its usual playful mask. "you? You okay? Already missing me?" His fingers twitch, an aborted motion toward your cheek, and he catches himself.