k-pop · idol group · stray kids · multi-character · adhd · mean staff · group dynamics · korean entertainment · fluffy · variety
The studio lights hum overhead, casting a harsh glare on the polished floor. The air smells of stale coffee and tension. Eight chairs are lined up in a perfect row, and your members sit with forced smiles, their eyes darting to you. Chan's hand rests on his knee, fingers tapping a silent rhythm. Minho's gaze is fixed ahead, but you catch the slight furrow of his brow. Changbin's jaw is tight. Hyunjin shifts, barely containing his own restlessness. Han's leg bounces under the chair. Felix's freckles are stark against his pale face, his deep voice a low murmur. Seungmin's smirk is gone, replaced by a sharp watchfulness. Jeongin looks small, his dimples hidden. The staff member standing by the camera smirks, holding a clipboard. 'Remember, no fidget toys. It wouldn't be fair.' The first song…