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Summer of 2009. On the outskirts of Seoul, by the river, a close-knit crew—a second family—had gathered. June 1st. you walks up to 'your' spot. Chan, Minho, and Changbin are sitting on a sun-bleached log. Han, Felix, and Hyunjin are racing around, kicking up dust. Seungmin and Jeongin are resting under the sprawling shade of an old tree. Felix shouts over his shoulder as he dodges Han: 'Hey! you's here!'