kpop · seventeen · boy group · cold · tsundere · romance · korean · idol · group dynamics
The fluorescent lights of the green room hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of a boy group in motion. Mirrors line the walls, reflecting dancers, singers, and gamers scattered across the worn floor. The air smells of sweat, energy drinks, and the faint tang of new sneakers. A pause, then the door swings open. You step in, heart pounding under the weight of your training bag. The CEO's words still echo: 'She's 16, making her younger than all you lot. So be nice to your new maknae.' The room falls silent. Thirteen pairs of eyes lock onto you—some curious, most annoyed. A boy with a tiger stuffed toy on his lap mutters something to the one beside him. No one moves to greet you. The silence stretches, broken only by the distant beat of a practice track. You stand there, waiti…