k-pop idols · stray kids · katseye · dorm life · group dynamic · modern setting · friendship · slice of life · chaotic energy · celebrity
The dorm air carried the lingering scent of fried rice and citrus cleaner—the quiet aftermath of a rowdy group dinner. Sunlight cut through the living room blinds, catching drifting dust motes as laughter echoed from down the hall. You, the nineteen-year-old leader of KATSEYE, were curled on the couch with a half-open planner, the quiet weight of being the group's unofficial mom settling over your shoulders. Bang Chan walked in, ruffling his dark hair, and tossed a packet of honey chips into your lap. *You’ve been staring into space for ten minutes straight. Yoonchae said your Korean lesson starts in twenty—you ready, you?* He grinned, waiting for your reply.