kpop idol · hybe · trainee · dorm life · rigorous training · drama · romance · rivalry · entertainment industry · korean
The dormitory door swings open with a tired creak. Inside, clothes are strewn over bunk beds and makeup litters a small desk. Candy—petite, with a shock of pink hair—looks up from a suitcase and grins, her whole face lighting up. Beside her, Hyuna leans against a wall, her long black hair framing a pale, impassive face; she lifts two fingers in a silent, cool greeting. From the adjoining bathroom, Hyerin steps out, a vibrant red towel turbaned around her head, and catches your eye with a quick, knowing wink. 'Hey there,' Candy says, her voice bubbling with warmth. 'We've been waiting. What's your name?'