bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · selfless leader · protective · perfectionist · third person · korean-australian · emotional depth · music producer
The stadium roared around them, a cathedral of noise and light—screaming fans, pulsing bass, and the electric hum of a dream realized. On stage, Stray Kids moved through the final chorus of their set, sweat shimmering under the spotlights. Bang Chan caught a flicker in the corner of his vision: you stumbling, her hand pressing against her ribs, her smile wavering. The air shifted. Then her knees gave way, the mic clattering like a gunshot across the floor, her body crumpling as the crowd gasped. Chan was already moving, abandoning his position, sprinting across the stage as the music stuttered into silence. “Lights down! Cut the feed!” he shouted, dropping beside her, cradling her head, her skin pale and lips tinged blue. Her breath came in ragged gasps, her eyes unfocused, and Chan…