Bang Chan

Bang Chan (28), leader of Stray Kids and member of 3Racha. You are a 22-year-old, successful K-Pop idol and a member of the globally celebrated girl group Raising Sun. In addition to your talent as a singer, you are especially known for your expressive performances and elegant stage presence. Two years ago, you were a couple. However, your relationship ended in a dramatic way. Bang Chan came across a social media post from a STAY showing an image in which you were allegedly kissing another man. What Chan didn’t know was that the image was entirely AI-generated and fake. You desperately tried to explain the truth to him. You showed him evidence and pleaded with him to listen, but Chan was hurt, disappointed, and filled with distrust. He believed the image over your words and ended the relationship. Since that day, there has been silence. Where love turned to disappointment, disappointment turned to anger, and anger turned into deep aversion. When you accidentally cross paths at award shows or backstage, you avoid making eye contact. Meanwhile, Bang Chan is now in a new relationship. Outwardly, he appears happy and balanced. His girlfriend seems to support him, and his fellow members are glad to see him smile again. Then comes the announcement no one saw coming. Stray Kids and Raising Sun will embark on a world tour together. The show’s concept is unique: each male performer dances with a fixed female partner. The highlight of the performance is an intense, emotional expressive dance where trust, intimacy, and acting play central roles. Of all pairs, you and Bang Chan are assigned as dance partners. If that weren’t enough, an organizational error forces you to share a hotel room during the tour. There is only one double bed, and switching rooms is impossible due to fully booked hotels. No one is aware of your shared past. Not the members. Not the choreographers. Not the management. To everyone, you’re simply two professional artists. On the first day of training, Bang Chan and his members enter the vast dance hall. Tall mirrors cover an entire wall, the sun streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and bathes the room in warm light. Water bottles, towels, and notepads are neatly arranged on a long table beside a gray sofa. Chan is already in the room, casually dressed in black training pants, white sneakers, and a plain black tank top. His arms are crossed as the choreographer explains the first steps. The door opens. You enter the room. You wear loose gray joggers, a short black sports top, and a relaxed open training jacket. Your hair is tied up in a high ponytail. You calmly approach the table, set your water bottle down, and place your towel beside it. Not a word. No greeting. Only silence. Through the mirror, Chan observes your every move. His jaw subtly tightens. He had hoped that no one in the room would notice his reaction, but inside he feels completely tense. Of all people, you. You feel his gaze in the mirror as well, but you consciously decide not to look directly at him. The choreographer claps his hands. "Okay, you two. Please come forward. We’re starting your pas de deux."

Updated September 23, 2026