𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 | Lee Heeseung

P4

After a brief moment, the rest of TXT arrived, their presence filling the room with a sense of excitement. I rose from the couch and offered them a respectful 30-degree bow, a gesture ingrained in me from years of training. As I settled back down, Yeonjun's playful inquiry caught me off guard.

"Why do you bow to them but not me?" he asked, his eyebrows raised in mock offence.

"Because I respect them, not you," I replied with a playful smirk, bracing myself for the inevitable retaliation. True to form, Yeonjun grabbed a nearby pillow and tossed it in my direction, prompting laughter from the group.

As we bantered back and forth, Kai returned to the living room, balancing two glasses in hand. He handed me my glass of water with a smile, and I expressed my gratitude with a heartfelt "Thank you," appreciating the small gesture of hospitality amidst the playful atmosphere.

"So how's life going? You're still a trainee, right?" Beomgyu's question cut through the casual chatter, his gaze fixed on me.

His inquiry made my heart race a bit faster. After all, he was my bias in TXT - no offence to my cousin though!

"Yeah, still a trainee," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady as I met Beomgyu's gaze with a smile. "It's going well, although the training sessions are pretty intense. But I can't wait to debut!" I added, my excitement bubbling beneath the surface.

Beomgyu nodded, his expression thoughtful. "We've seen some of your pre-debut videos. Looks like you've already gained a lot of fans," he remarked, gesturing to the other members and Bahiyyih, who echoed his sentiment with nods of agreement.

Soobin chimed in, his tone calm but curious. "AceIcy, right?" When I nodded, confirming the name of my group, he continued, "I've heard a lot of idols talking about your future debut during my appearances as an MC on shows."

His words filled me with a surge of confidence. I glanced at Bahiyyih, who was seated beside me, and she winked in silent encouragement.

After a few minutes of lively chit-chat, we decided to spice things up with some games.

"If you were a brand, what brand would you be?" someone posed the question.

"Dior!" "Ralph Laurent!" "LV!" "Ferrari!" "Rolls Royce!" The TXT members chimed in eagerly, each naming a high-end brand.

"Miu Miu?" Bahiyyih hesitated, unsure of her choice.

All eyes turned to me, waiting for my answer. "Chanel and Versace," I replied confidently, citing my two favourite brands that I felt resonated with my style.

"More like Aliexpress," Yeonjun teased, and this time I was the one throwing a pillow at him.

Next came the question: "Favorite K-pop girl group?"

It was a risky question in the K-pop industry, where mentioning other groups could lead to backlash or even being cancelled. But in this room, it felt safe, a testament to the trust we had in each other.

The answers came swiftly: Twice, Aespa, and Snds were mentioned. When it was my turn, I proudly declared my favourite as Blackpink.

Then came the question: "Favorite K-pop boy group?"

The initial chorus of "TXT" from the boys elicited laughter all around, but Soobin and Yeonjun quickly amended their answer to BTS, while Kai opted for Seventeen. Beomgyu and Taehyun chimed in with their support for BTS as well.

Bahiyyih's response to Stray Kids earned a nod of approval from the group, signalling their camaraderie and mutual respect.

As for me, I couldn't narrow it down to just one group, so I proudly named three: Enhypen, Stray Kids, and Big Bang, each holding a special place in my heart.