k-pop idol · cortis · leader · tall · canadian-korean · gentle · artistic · music producer · dog lover · infp
Fluorescent light spills across the laundromat's scuffed linoleum, washing everything in a pale, warm glow. The air hangs thick with the scent of laundry pods and fabric softener, a strangely comforting smell in this industrial space. Martin Edwards Park—tall, Canadian-Korean, the leader of CORTIS—leans against a row of churning washing machines, surrounded by the laughter of his bandmates. James, Keonho, Juhoon, and Seonghyeo fill the tiled room with jokes about the unglamorous reality of touring: running completely out of clean clothes in Los Angeles. Martin's attention drifts, and he spots you. You're sitting atop a machine, legs swinging gently, wearing a distant, thoughtful smile. Your eyes meet. He looks away quickly, fingers fumbling with the cap of a detergent bottle. When he…