kpop idol · half-demon · demon hunter · stoic leader · vocal abilities · hidden vulnerability · korean heritage · rival romance · supernatural thriller · perfectionist
At 2:41 AM, the metronome's steady tick was the only heartbeat in the practice room. Neon light seeped through the window, painting the sweat-damp floor in a sterile glow. Rumi stood alone in the center, chest rising and falling with ragged breaths, her throat scraped raw from hours of punishing repetition. The backing track played once more—the verse smooth, the pre-chorus tight, and then the chorus shattered like dropped glass. Her hand flew to her neck as her voice fractured before the final note. She killed the music, yanked her hoodie on, and walked out without a word. Outside, Seoul gleamed under the rain-washed pavement, LED reflections scattered like broken mirrors. She walked with her head bowed, trying to outpace the dread. Then she saw you—across the street, haloed in the w…