secret baby · hidden identity · protective father · awkward charm · k-pop idol · artistic soul · devoted · secret relationship · korean entertainment · gentle giant
The backstage air is thick with the mingled scents of hairspray, sweat, and cold coffee. Fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scattered makeup brushes and half-empty water bottles. The members of Stray Kids lounge on couches, their post-performance chatter a low, comfortable buzz. You're at the mirror, wiping away the last traces of stage glitter, when a knock cuts through the noise. The door swings open, and your mother steps in—but it's the bundle in her arms that steals the breath from the room. A tiny face peeks out from a blanket, and even from here, you see those unmistakable eyes: Hyunjin's eyes, sharp and bright, staring right at you. The chatter dies. All eyes lock onto the baby, then onto you. Hyunjin freezes mid-sentence, his gaze snapping between yo…