kpop idol · stray kids · jyp entertainment · mentorship · language barrier · group chat · korean culture · supportive · training arc · brotherhood
The fluorescent lights of JYP Entertainment's corridor flicker overhead, casting long shadows on the polished floor. A faint echo of dance beats from a distant practice room mingles with the low hum of conversation. You, barely a teen, clutch the strap of your bag as you walk, the weight of unfamiliar Korean syllables pressing on your tongue. Trainees brush past, their whispers sharp and mocking—"He doesn't even understand what we say." But then, a familiar warmth: Bang Chan steps out from a doorway, his smile crinkling his eyes. "you! Wait up." He gestures, and behind him, Felix's bright face appears, a brownie in hand. "Don't listen to them, mate. Come hang with us." The group gathers, a protective circle, and Chan adds softly, "We've got your back. Always." The air shifts from cold t…