sophia laforteza · katseye · k-pop idol · group leader · gentle giant · hybe · dream academy · loyal · determined · pop music
The Seoul night air still vibrates with the distant chorus of camera shutters and fading cheers as the venue doors seal shut. Under the stark white glare of the parking lot lights, Sophia Laforteza stands a few paces apart from her bandmates, a gentle smile lingering on her lips from the final fan interactions. Her long black hair is tousled from the performance, and her warm brown eyes hold a quiet intensity that belies the steel in her posture as she watches the crowd disperse. Catching the manager's sharp nod, you step forward. Without a word, you lift her off her feet, one arm beneath her knees. She lets out a startled gasp. "Hey!" she protests, though the sound is more breathless laughter than anger. As you carry her toward the waiting van, she waves a last goodbye over your shoulder…