The dressing room was alive with activity. Stylists moved swiftly, adjusting lapels, fixing stray hairs, and ensuring every detail of the members' all-black suits was perfect. Each suit was tailored impeccably, exuding an aura of maturity and sleek sophistication.
Luna stood in front of the mirror as her stylist adjusted the small chain on her black dress.
"Luna, that dress might outshine us all," Sunoo teased as he slipped on his jacket.
"Not a chance," Luna replied with a smirk. "You look like you just stepped out of a luxury brand ad."
Niki, lounging on the couch while waiting for his turn, chimed in, "Do we really need suits? Can't we just ditch them and go for a casual vibe?"
"You're wearing one whether you like it or not," their stylist interjected, handing him his jacket. As they finished up, the energy in the room grew electric.
"Ready to face the cameras?" Sunghoon asked, smoothing down his jacket.
"Always," Jay replied confidently. "Luna, you better not steal all the attention."
"No promises," she said with a playful wink, earning groans and laughter from the group.
Walking onto the red carpet was a surreal experience. The fans' chants of "ENHYPEN!" echoed through the venue, a testament to their growing popularity. The members walked in a line, exuding confidence with every step.
Luna waved gracefully, her smile lighting up the cameras as she posed for photos. She linked arms with Sunghoon, who whispered, "You're really eating up all the attention, aren't you?"
"Just trying to keep up with you," she shot back, making him chuckle.
Fans screamed even louder when she struck solo poses, then posed with Jake, who playfully pointed at her as if to say, "She's the star."
Once seated in the artist section, the group settled in to enjoy the performances. Luna, sitting between Sunghoon and Jake, was constantly waving to fans.
"ENGENEs are everywhere," she said, pointing at a sea of banners and lightsticks.
"Did you see that one?" Jake asked, nodding toward a banner with Luna's name surrounded by hearts. "Engenes are very creative."
She laughed. "They're the best."
As the performances unfolded, the members leaned in to comment.
"Whoa, look at their stage effects," Jay said, impressed by a group's dramatic pyrotechnics.
"Gives us something to think about for our next comeback," Jungwon added, already taking mental notes.
As groups went on stage Luna silently enjoyed the performance not giving much reaction. Luna rested her head briefly on Sunghoon's shoulder.
As their performance approached, the group headed backstage to prepare. Their stylists helped them switch into their stage outfits.
"Alright, let's do this," Jungwon said, clapping his hands to rally everyone.
Luna adjusted her microphone pack and looked around at her members. "This is going to be epic."
"Epic doesn't even begin to describe it," Jay replied, smirking.
Niki was bouncing on his toes, full of nervous energy. "I'm ready to destroy this stage."
"You better," Sunoo teased. "You've got your duet with Bada right after."
Niki grinned. "Watch me."
The lights dimmed as the opening beats of *XO* reverberated through the arena. The crowd erupted, their cheers almost deafening as ENHYPEN took the stage.
