Straykids 9th Member

EP 18-Backstage Banter

In the morning

Seungmin:(teasingly) Hey I.N what's up why's your face still red...are you still thinking about yesterday..?

I.N: (blushing) Sh-shut up, Seungmin hyung! It's not that!

Phoenix: (teasingly) Oh, come on! You're still thinking about that couple, aren't you? (giggles)

I.N: (defensively) No, I'm not! It's just...uh...I stayed up too late playing video games, that's all!

Lee Know: (laughing) Yeah, sure, I.N! That's why your face is bright red!

Felix: (chuckling) Leeknow hyung, you're so mean! Leave I.N alone!

Hyunjin: (smiling) But it's so funny! I.N's face is like a tomato!

Changbin: (laughing) Yeah, I.N, you're so busted!

I.N: (laughing too) Okay, okay! You got me! (smiling) Yeah, I was thinking about it. It was just so...unexpected!

Phoenix: (giggling) I told you, I.N! You're a total romantic! (winks)

Seungmin: (smirking) Hey, Phoenix! Why's your face red? You're not thinking about that couple too, are you? (winks)

Phoenix: (quickly) Oh, no! I just...uh...exercised really hard this morning! (giggles)

Lee Know: (laughing) Exercised? At 9 am? You're such a morning person, Phoenix! (teasingly)

I.N: (laughing) And your face is also red like a tomato! (playfully)

Phoenix: (laughing) Hey, stop teasing me! I'm just...rosy-cheeked, okay? (giggles)

Chan: (teases) Are you sure?

Phoenix: (laughing) Oh, come on, guys! Don't act so innocent! I'm sure you've all watched some weird movies behind my back! (winks)

Changbin: (smirking) Who, us? Never! (laughs)

Lee Know: (feigning offense) Phoenix, how could you even suggest such a thing?! (giggles)

Seungmin: (smiling) Yeah, we're all angels! (laughs)

Hyunjin: (playfully) Phoenix, you're the only one with a wild imagination! (teases)

Phoenix: (laughing) Oh, you guys are so in denial! I know you're all secretly watching weird movies when I'm not looking! (giggles)

Felix: (laughing) No Phoenix we don't trust us will you?

Later that day, Stray Kids took the stage at a popular music show, performing their latest hit with precision and energy. After the show, they relaxed backstage, enjoying snacks and drinks while chatting with fellow K-pop groups.

As Stray Kids relaxed backstage, they were joined by friends from other groups, including some male idols who made a beeline for Phoenix.

"Hey, Phoenix! Your performance was amazing!" said one idol, his eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Thanks so much!" Phoenix blushed, feeling a little shy but pleased by the compliment.

"You're so talented and beautiful, Phoenix," added another idol, his voice low and flirtatious. "I can't take my eyes off you."

Phoenix's face grew hotter as the other idols chimed in with their own compliments and flirtatious comments. Stray Kids, who had been chatting and laughing nearby, suddenly fell silent, their eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before them.

Bang Chan's eyes narrowed slightly, his jaw clenched in a subtle display of jealousy.

Lee Know's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze fixed intently on Phoenix.