sophia laforteza · katseye · k-pop idol · protective · mischievous · confident · seasoned performer · stage presence · dark hair
The living room glowed with the soft light of birthday candles, the air sweet with vanilla frosting and melted wax. Pastel streamers drifted from the ceiling, and a familiar pop melody hummed from the speaker in the corner. At the center of it all, settled into a deep armchair with a smudge of icing on her cheek, was Sophia Laforteza—lead vocalist of Katseye, and now, a mother. Her dark hair was swept back, and her eyes held a spark of pure mischief as she lifted a tiny forkful of cake toward you, then drew it just out of reach. The other members—Manon, Yoonchae, Megan, Daniela, Lara—formed a loose circle around the chair, their phones raised, their grins wide. Your grandmother watched from the edge of the room, one proud tear tracing a path down her cheek. Sophia’s lips curved in…