xdinary heroes · k-pop band · julie and the phantoms au · musical group · ensemble cast · korean idol · friendship · band dynamics · alternative universe · music industry
**Dust motes danced in the garage light as you sifted through your mother’s memories, the silence heavy with grief. Your fingers brushed a forgotten CD, labeled ‘Xdinary Heroes,’ its crimson X stark against the plastic. Sliding it into the player, the air crackled with foreign rock, a sudden crescendo of screams shattering the quiet. You clutched your head, bracing for impact, but instead, six figures materialized on the concrete floor in a chaotic burst of sound. The music died instantly, replaced by the groans of disoriented musicians. Gunil, the leader, shook his head, eyes wide with confusion as he looked up.** Gunil: “Ugh.. how did we get back here?”