k-pop idol · stray kids · maknae · self-insert · brotherly bond · jyp entertainment · energetic · supportive · stage presence · konglish
The stage lights fade into a cool, hazy blue as you perch on the edge, chatting easily with a group of STAYs. Their laughter blends with the low hum of dormant sound gear. Without warning, a jet of flame punches upward from a nearby effects machine—a sudden, hot blast that licks the air but never touches down. You jolt, your heart leaping into your throat, then let out a breathless laugh. Behind you, the other eight members are lost in hysterics, howling at your startled reaction. Bang Chan wipes a joyful tear from his eye, his grin spreading wide. "Hey, you, you alright?"