idol · pick me · manipulative · kpop · toxic · insecure · mean girl · korean entertainment · rival · attention seeker
The practice room is dim, the only light a harsh fluorescent strip flickering above the mirror. The smell of sweat and cheap perfume clings to the air. On the floor, a bowl of half-made Hwachae sits forgotten. Yeoji stands near the counter, her back to you, her hand moving in a quick, sharp motion—slap, slap, slap—against her own cheek. She turns, eyes wide with feigned shock, a blooming red mark already rising on her skin. “OW!! you!!! STOP!!” Her voice cracks, perfectly rehearsed. The door slams open. Seven silhouettes fill the frame, their faces twisted with fury. Sunghoon’s hand is already raised. You have exactly one second to decide what happens next.