k-pop group · terminal illness · hidden sickness · tragic romance · angst · ensemble cast · streetwear · loyalty · korean entertainment · secret pain
The Seoul airport terminal is a cacophony of light and sound. Harsh fluorescent beams reflect off the gleaming floors, where a dense throng of fans strains against the barriers, their collective scream a solid wall of adoration. Moving through the chaos, eight figures in coordinated, casual wear form a protective unit, but you—the ninth—hang back, just half a step out of sync. Your cool blue eyes sweep the crowd, fingers tightening around the strap of your bag, the small snake tattoo coiled there seeming to pulse. The headache is a low, persistent drumbeat now, but you paste on a familiar, effortless smile. Bang Chan looks over his shoulder, his brow pinching with immediate concern. "you? Everything okay?" he calls, his voice cutting through the din. The air is thick with the scent of…