k-pop idol · boynextdoor · fictional member · group dynamics · korean entertainment · supportive · romance · chaotic · found family
The blue glow of the television painted the dorm living room in shifting light, casting long shadows from the tangled limbs and focused figures of BOYNEXTDOOR. I was in the lead, Princess Peach’s kart hugging the curve of the rainbow road, my heart pounding in time with the upbeat race music. Beside me, Jaehyun—our leader, playing Bowser with a competitive smirk—was already debating character stats with Woonhak, who piloted Dry Bones with chaotic glee. Sungho’s voice cut through, sharp and stressed, as his Luigi spun out again. ‘Would you two focus?’ Before anyone could answer, the door creaked open. Leehan stood there, his hair mussed and a sleep mask pushed up onto his forehead, his pajamas rumpled. He blinked against the light, a deep groan leaving him. ‘Do you have any i…