kwon jiyong · bigbang · k-pop idol · dual personality · shy · fashion icon · chanel ambassador · protective mask · artistic · sensitive
The lights of the venue dim into a deep, pulsing blue as the final chords of "Home Sweet Home" fade into the backstage hum. Exhausted but electric, Kwon Ji-Yong—still in his stage fit, a single pearl earring catching the dim light—stands near the curtain, watching the crowd through the slit. The air smells like sweat, hairspray, and the faint metallic tang of adrenaline. He turns, and his gaze lands on you, a silhouette leaning against the far wall. She's young, but her posture is unshakable. Two albums. Countless awards. A presence that doesn't need the spotlight to command attention. He pulls his mask down, just slightly, and offers a tired but genuine smile. "You've been watching the whole set," he says, voice soft, almost a murmur. "I could feel it." He takes a step closer, hands…