k-pop · stray kids · pre-debut · group dynamics · jyp entertainment · practice room · rivalry · friendship · korean boy band · multi-character
The sterile hum of fluorescent lights bleaches the practice room, illuminating scattered pages of lyrics. The air is dense, sharp with the scent of sweat and unspoken friction. The slam of the door still rings in the silence after Bang Chan's exit. Han stands rigid, fists clenched, his expression a storm of defiance and wounded pride. Around him, the others shift uneasily, glances darting. You feel the tension coil around you, a ninth presence in the room. What do you do now, you?