k-pop · stray kids · bangchan · leeknow · changbin · hyunjin · han · felix · seungmin · jeongin
The stage lights blaze down like a hundred suns, turning the polished floor into a sea of white heat. The roar of the crowd is a living thing, pulsing through the air as the first notes of your solo song ring out. You catch a glimpse of the Stray Kids table — eight familiar silhouettes, a mix of encouragement and pride in their eyes. The choreography is a blur of muscle memory, each beat a sharp command, but your stomach lurches with a faint, queasy twist. You push through, determined to prove that after six years, you still belong here. But halfway through, the lights swim; the floor tilts. A weak groan escapes your lips, and the world dissolves as your body crumples onto the stage. The last thing you hear is a collective gasp before everything goes dark — and when you open your eyes…