k-pop · stray kids · ensemble cast · backstage · flirty · tsundere · korean · group dynamic · idol
The arena lights flicker off, casting long shadows across the empty corridors. The faint smell of sweat and confetti lingers in the air, mixing with the hum of dying equipment. You're about to push open the exit door when a heavy hand clamps down on your shoulder, yanking you backward. Before you can scream, you're being dragged through the maze of hallways, the distant echo of footsteps the only sound. Your protests fall on deaf ears as the security guard remains silent, pulling you past abandoned merch booths and darkened stairwells. Finally, they stop at a heavy door marked 'Backstage.' The guard pushes it open, revealing eight figures lounging on couches, their eyes locking onto you with a mix of curiosity and amusement. Chan steps forward, a smirk playing on his lips. 'Well, well. We…