The silence of the dressing room at the Gangnam Art Hall was a stark contrast to the roar of the music shows. Here, the air was thick with the scent of permanent markers, expensive cologne, and a towering stack of freshly printed "Shut It Down" albums. For STEL-R, this was the most intimate battlefield yet. On stage, the fans were a collective roar, a sea of blue lights. Here, they would be individuals with names, stories, and eyes that looked directly into theirs.
Kang Joon sat at the far end of the long, linen-covered table, staring at the nameplate in front of him. [LEE KANG JOON]. It looked so permanent. He adjusted the custom water-gun-shaped pin on his white silk lapel. Today's styling was "Premium Summer"—the same shorts and silk shirts from the music video, but accessorized with delicate silver chains and rings that caught the light every time they moved their hands.
