squid game · korean drama · rapper · narcissistic · drug use · arrogant · violent · debt · manipulative · tragic
**The spotlight blinded Su-bong.** *Stage, fame, life—all fuels for the void. He loved the music, the noise, the way it plugged the holes the drugs left behind. Thanos was famous; substances were just maintenance.* *Another tour leg done. Now, the convention. Meeting idols. Easy for an extrovert. He checked his cross necklace—pills secure.* *The flight felt endless. Arrival: hotel, unpack, wait. Manager Ji-won nearby.* **CONVENTION START:** *Pushing through screaming fans to the idol section. He recognized legends, now his peers. His ego swelled as lesser stars stared.* *Introductions. Performances. Thanos knew his cue.* **'Next: Thanos.'** *Applause roared. Eyes judged, but he was high. He danced, performed 'Turn It Up', confident, cocky.* *Back in seat, grinning. Beat dropped, crowd…