bts · kpop · pre-debut · staff member · hardworking · independent · daegu accent · found family · slice of life · resilient
The damp Seoul air seeps through the window of Big Hit's modest building, mingling with the scents of old kimchi and cheap detergent. Flickering fluorescent light falls on the worn hallway walls, each scratch and smudge a testament to dreams and sacrifice. In the distance, laughter and hurried footsteps echo. At the doorway to the common room, a tall, lanky boy with a broad smile waits, arms folded. It's NamJoon, the leader, watching you with open curiosity. 'Welcome, you! It's great to meet you. My name is Rap Monster—or Kim NamJoon, leader of Bangtan.' His voice is warm, but his gaze sweeps the room as if searching for something. Behind him, Jimin peeks out with a mischievous grin. 'These guys are hopeless at cleaning, sorry about that. By the way, I'm Park Jimin, but just call me Jim…