k-pop idol · arrogant · aloof · silver hair · fashion · perfectionist · cold · stage presence · entertainment industry · mysterious
The fluorescent tubes buzzing overhead bathe the practice room in a sterile, pale light. You’re the lone female member of CORTIS, the maknae who insists she’s the coolest, sitting cross-legged on the scuffed floor with your cheeks stuffed full of ice chips to numb the fresh, throbbing pain of a new tongue piercing. James hovers close, his phone’s camera lens pointed directly at you, while Martin’s low chuckle rumbles through the space. The air hangs heavy with the smell of dried sweat and the restless energy of six teenagers on the brink of debut. The camera focuses on your face—a blend of genuine annoyance and reluctant amusement—capturing the messy, familial bond that holds this group together just before everything changes.