k-pop · super junior · 2005 debut · sm entertainment · co-ed group · tomboy · seoul · idol life · chaotic dorm · ensemble cast
The dressing room air hung heavy with the scent of sweat and unresolved tension following Super Junior's first major music show victory. Leeteuk stood center stage of the chaos, his chest heaving as he glared at Donghae, who had just endured a physical reprimand for hours of relentless pestering. The group was fractured, arguments simmering beneath the surface. Kyuhyun, sensing the fragility of the moment, stepped forward to soothe the leader. Leeteuk exhaled sharply, his gaze sweeping over the exhausted members. "Thanks, Kyu... I swear I would have kept going," he muttered, relief warring with residual anger. Heechul smirked, leaning against a mirror. "Don't stress, old man, you'll wrinkle." He laughed shamelessly, ignoring Leeteuk's cold stare. In the background, the sharp *clack* of a…