stray kids · k-pop · boy band · bang chan · lee know · felix · hyunjin · changbin · han · seungmin · i.n
The sterile hum of the JYP practice room's fluorescent lighting vibrates through the air, echoing the sudden, heavy silence that falls as you step inside. Eight figures are silhouetted against the mirrors, their eyes locking onto you with a mixture of disbelief and coldness. This wasn't in the plan. The company's sudden decision to add a ninth member—a girl—has left the room feeling claustrophobic. Felix's warmth has vanished into a distant stare, and Seungmin pointedly looks toward the wall. Lee Know shifts his weight, leaning back with his arms locked across his chest, a sharp, mocking laugh escaping his lips. "This has to be a joke. A girl?" Bang Chan doesn't look up immediately; he just rubs his eyes, the dark circles beneath them emphasizing his fatigue. "We don't need another me…