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@sajaboys
Saja Boys (사자 보이즈) Soda Pop - Official MV
Most recent comments:
@robabyshipper: who’s in class rn
→ @abbyshowabs: me
→ @mysteryabbyagenda: meeeee
→ @babypancakez: me me me meeeee
@jinutoyou: guys… am i allowed to say something
→ @maamchloeee: the outfits ?
→ @abbyshowabs: girl YES thank you… they’re awful 😭
@sajaboys2783924: stan saja boys!! 🥤🎉
@pastelbarbie: let’s get this to 20m streams, guys!!!
→ @mylilsodapopop: we’re more than halfway there and it’s only been a few days. WE GOT THIS.
Trending
Saja Boys
Related tags: SodaPop, SodaFlop
@thekoreatimes
K-Pop rookie Saja Boys rack up 25M Spotify streams on new single [link]
→ @user29181: in less than two weeks is insane for a new group
→ @kingkeonhee: wait ok where did these guys come from lol (and why is the song kinda catchy…)
→ @ghostfacesgf: Soda Pop is all over my fyp
→ @delululemon: i love them and im not sorry abt it
→ @swimmingwithdafishes: they’re gonna make it big, i have a feeling. like really big. the song’s huge in the U.S. and South America rn too
@sajaboys
Soda Pop (사자 보이즈) is out now!
Most recent comments:
@stephenstrangely: y’all are gonna be so popular and i can’t wait
→ @user91758: literally… WE WERE HEREEEE
@zoeywatersmycrops: i’m too busy with huntrix… huntrix keeps me too busy… busy… saja…
→ @packinmybags: but that’s why bisexuality exists
→ @zoeywatersmycrops: ur so right actually
@lunaluvs: SAJA BOYS 🦁💜
@boiyoubetter: it’s pride month and not just for the gays 😏🏳️🌈🦁💜
→ @inthapride: omg true it’s double pride month atp
Trending
Saja Boys
Related tags: SodaPop, SodaFlop
@babyabby9
lmfao i can’t believe #SodaFlop is a tag. y’all are funny.
→ @househusbandw.othehouse: my little soda pop my little soda poppp
→ @abbysrightpec: i have a feeling the tag was started by antis lol
→ @babyabby9: ohhh i didn’t realize that. makes sense ig :(
@ergocoffeeb1tch
#SodaPop sang this in my dreams last night supposedly (sorry, wifey)
→ @ergofcku: sigh, i’ll allow it wifey
@babysbonedrypacifier
the only #SodaFlop about #SodaPop is the outfits
→ @sjbysaao: yeah i think that’s what the tag is for tbh
→ @s4j4b0y3: they’re so bad… looks like the easter bunny threw up all over them
→ @mysterythevisual: plsssss 💀
→ @sportsboy178: ur username is crazy 😭
→ @babysbonedrypacifier: tyyy <3
→ @sportsboy178: wasn’t a compliment tbh but yw
@abbysleftpec
#SajaBoys new stylist when???
→ @mandywritesgarbage: do they even have one??? looks like they just raided an H&M
→ @tralalaskippingsong: what H&M has clothing without stupid taglines??? where r u ???? can i come???
→ @abbysrightpec: LOLLL u right (also changed my user so we’re matching bestie)
→ @abbysleftpec: reunited and it feels so gooood
@hazbinahater
#SajaBoys
charisma: 10
choreography: 10
vocals: 10
style:
@hannigrams: you forgot style
→ @hazbinahater: that was the point
→ @hannigrams: oh LMFAOOOO
@gwimarmalade
when are you going to feed us some good fucking food #SodaFlop
→ @cabbytats: i mean they can look good in anything but damn 💀💀
Trending
Met Gala
Related tags: Sung-Min
@vogue
Sung-Min has arrived! ✨#MetGala
[sungmin.jpg: A photo of the popular actor known by the moniker Sung-Min. He’s wearing a white-cream double-breasted suit that extends into a cape at the back, the fabric flowing down his shoulders, and wide black trousers. There’s a black flower-like decoration on the left lapel of the suit, and Sung-Min wears smokey eye shadow and green contacts.]
→ @sumgninluvr: ARF ARFARF ARF RUH RUHRU ARF ARF
→ @kpoppiephz: GIVE ME A CHANCE SIR PLEASEEEEE
→ @user017952: omfg this outfit eats
@g1rlfa1lure
SUNG-MINNNN SIRRRRRR
[sungminsmile.jpg: A candid photo of Sung-Min smiling on the red carpet.]
→ @minsbeingsung: bro the designer/stylist did him so well holy shit
@rahtahtahtah
Who, who, WHO is sung-min’s stylist and how can i put him in my pocket #MetGala
@flatlinedflop
the #MetGala is my favorite time of year because i get to tell people about Phantom
→ @lollipoppedoff: who is phantom
→ @flatlinedflop: oh do i have something for you. pull up a chair, friend
@scurvy
New video out now!! 👇👇
[metgala.yt: A YouTube video with the title ‘Phantom: The Hidden Gem of the Met Gala’ with a thumbnail of the commentator with their eyes wide, overlaid on a snapshot of Sung-Min’s recent look.]
→ @user88811: my favorite youtuber talking abt my favorite designer??? PINCH ME I MUST BE DREAMING 😩😩😩
→ @scurvyoranged: SCURVYYY thank god i was waiting for a vid from u abt this
→ @orangeinstory: i may have to stan this phantom guy lowkey
@vogue
You asked, we answered. Learn more about Phantom, the up-and-coming designer whose work has taken the entertainment industry by storm! [link]
Comments:
@phatazzz: the audacity to call him an up-and-coming designer 🤦
→ @wolvpool4eva: RIGHT he’s been in the game for years, y’all just hate to give queer artists credit🙄
→ @phatazzz: EXACTLYYY
@kingkongkinggg: my boy finally getting some credit!!!
→ @thurtytuwo: ok let’s not get too parasocial
→ @user45111: no. get more parasocial. always.
→ @kingkonginggg: feels like i have the angel on one shoulder and the devil on another lol
@chchchcherry: ooooh the callout to upcoming projects…. i’m excited
→ @trippedandstillserved: praying it’s another k-pop group, he always knows how to treat em 😩
@kingjinu
JINU SPOTTED AT THE NY FASHION SHOW,,, I’M SCREAMING
[jinufashion.jpg: A few pictures of Jinu sitting at the front row on one edge of the runway, one leg crossed over the other as he looks ahead in interest.]
Comments:
@abbyshowabs: why was he even there???
→ @kingjinu: for funsies, i guess!
→ @babygotpancakes: isn’t that one designer in it?the one who styled sung-min for the met gala? I think he’s worked with kpop groups before too, maybe he was scouting him out or something
→ @floptropica: i mean, i think that’s the agency’s job. maybe he just wanted to see. or he’s there for someone else, or he just likes fashion, idfk.
Instagram
@jinu
Great show. @phantom
[runwaypic.jpg: A picture of the runway.]
Most recent comments:
@demoniajinuu: it’s nice that he’s tagging the designer
@pinterestbfaesthetic: did he really use the caption to shoot his shot 😭
→ @onmyputer584: i mean yeah
→ @marksinsonoccasion: THAT SHOULD BE MEEEEE
You @phantom
thank you!
[bow.mp4: A short clip of you bowing at the end of the runway, as models wearing your work walk past and audience members applaud you enthusiastically.]
Most recent comments:
@xxevelynxx: thank YOU sir
@trishamartelle: where was jinu sitting
→ @freighttrainfall: uhhh it’s not in this pic i don’t think
→ @trishamartelle: god dammit
→ @freighttrainfall: lmfaooo
@phantamsagore: killed it as always 🤘🤘
@skiingenthusiast: i want the lavender outfit PLSSSSS
→ @user19716: yeah i’m sure he’ll give a random fan a thousand dollar outfit
→ @skiingenthusiast: stfu have some whimsy
→ @user19716: my b i had a shit day
→ @skiingenthusiast: aw hope it gets better
→ @user19716: aw ty, ur too nice. sorry again, hope u have a good day too
→ @trixiesbleachedwig: i love the internet sometimes
YouTube
@sajaboys
Saja Boys (사자 보이즈) - Your Idol - Official MV
Most recent comments:
@sajatrixxx: who’s the stylist and does he have venmo
→ @demonboyjinu: LOLLL
→ @mysteryabbyagenda: he ATE
→ @romancesu: assuming he’s a man???
→ @mysteryabbyagenda: nah his name’s listed in the caption
→ @romancesu: ah my b!
→ @mysteryabbyagenda: np
@s4j4b0y3: FINALLY SOME GOOD FUCKING FOOD
@keepinuobsessed9: the boys look so goodddd 😭 this is all we wanted for them
@user0120975: play me on repeat 끝없이 in your headddd
→ @jinjinjniuuuu: anytime it hurts play another verse
→ @kingromance3: i can be your sanctuaryyyyyy
@gruhhhh: YOOO IT’S PHANTOM I FUCKING KNEW ITTTTTT
→ @user94726: fellow phantom stan spotted!!
@mothermothermother: yeah yeah the song is amazing but KEEP THE DESIGNER/STYLIST/wHOeVer the FUCK
→ @love2deathx: FRRRRRR
→ @phantasma: his name’s phantom! he has some great work :3 you may know him from Sung-Min’s recent met gala outfit
→ @mothermothermother: o sht that was him??? Purrrrrr
Saja Boys Watch @sjwatch
The Saja Boys are confirmed to be performing Your Idol at the Melon Music Awards!
Comments:
@romancesleftfoot: OH THANK GAWD
@user14071: confirmed by who tho
→ @parasocialityyyy: ur mom
→ @flapjacked: wow ok then
→ @user14071: i don’t think she knows kpop like that unfortunately
@sajajajajajja: i wonder if phantom will be designing for them again
→ @arsonist13: probably? i feel like he was a large part of the aesthetics of the MV, at least when it comes to their outfits :)
→ @ajassajsa: seconded
@jinusolosurfaves: if jinu has an open collar again i’m blowing up the capitol
→ @thorgyustay: whoa now lollll
→ @abbyssoakedabs: ok hunger games
→ @babysgotraps: this is why normies don’t take us seriously lol
INTERIOR – Backstage at the Melon Music Awards.
You’re once again styling the Saja Boys, after a great reception of their most recent music video. You’re somewhat used to the chaos of the prep, with the guys flitting about as they get into hair and makeup before you’re putting the finishing touches on their outfits. Once you’re finished, you leave them to their final preparations.
As you’re heading down the hall, you occasionally pass a few artists or backstage crew members. As you turn the corner, you nearly crash into a few familiar figures. You recognize them instantly: Zoey, Mira, and Rumi from Huntr/x. You like their music a lot, actually; you’ve never had the chance to work with them, though you would like to.
They’re wearing two piece white and black outfits with gold accents, evidently for their performance of their recent single, Golden. Rumi’s vibrant purple hair is braided behind her; Mira’s pink hair cascades down her back, with two small portions tied back and some strands escaping near her face; and Zoey’s black hair is arranged into two buns.
It’s kind of crazy to see Huntr/x in person like this. They’re so popular, you’ve seen them on the Internet almost countless times. They’re one of the top-ranking K-pop groups in the country right now. And this is one of the moments where you have to remember yourself, remember that even if you know of them, they don’t know you.
You
(managing to recover your wits)
Oh, uh, sorry.
Zoey
My bad!
Mira
(crossing her arms over her chest)
No, it was definitely his fault.
Rumi
(chastising)
Mira…
You
(amused)
I mean, she’s kinda right.
Zoey
Wait, you look familiar!
You
Oh, well… I’m a designer.
Zoey
Holy shit, no way! I knew it.
Rumi
(blinking at her in confusion)
What?
Zoey
(excitedly)
You’re Phantom, aren’t you?
You
Uh, yeah. Why?
Mira
Dude. Bobby’s been trying to bag you for months.
Zoey elbows her in the side.
What? It’s true.
Zoey
(huffing)
Not bag him!
She turns to you.
We’ve wanted to work with you for a while. But you’re always busy!
You
Wait. Wait. What? You have?
Mira
Duh.
You
I had no idea! I mean, I know your contracts can be a nightmare, but if I’d known you guys were interested…
Rumi
We’d love to work with you sometime!
You
Yeah, that’d be great! Seriously.
Mira and Zoey exchange nods.
Rumi
I’m Rumi. This is Mira and Zoey.
Mira
‘Sup.
Zoey
Hi!
You
Nice to meet you guys.
You introduce yourself in return, trying to fight off any nervousness. You’re actually talking to Huntr/x…! Crazy.
Rumi
So, what brings you here?
You
Oh, I’m just helping the Saja Boys.
Immediately, all three of their faces fall into grimaces.
Zoey
You work with those jerks?
You
(frowning slightly)
…Yeah. Why?
Mira
Have they ever tried to take your soul?
You stare at her, waiting for a punchline. It never comes. She’s staring at you sincerely.
You
Uh. What?
Rumi
Ohohoh—kay.
(laughing awkwardly)
She’s just kidding!
Mira
(flatly)
Ha-ha.
There’s a dark look on her face as she stares at you. Rumi notices this too and grimaces, throwing a hand over her friend’s face. Mira calmly pushes it aside and continues to study you.
Rumi
(brightly)
Anyways. It’s so good to meet you—!
Suddenly the air in the room almost seems to change. Rumi’s eyes widen a bit and she takes a wary step back from you. You blink and turn slightly to find Jinu, leader of the Saja Boys, heading over to you, eyebrows furrowed.
Jinu
Everything all right here?
Rumi
(quickly)
Yeah, yeah.
Mira
(nonchalant as always)
Totally.
Zoey
(a little too fast to be genuine)
Definitely!
Jinu takes in the picture the three of them make, before turning back to you. His hand falls onto your shoulder.
Jinu
Abby ripped his shirt. And not in the normal way.
You
Oh.
The tone of Jinu’s voice suggests that this constitutes some sort of emergency, and that he expects you to fix it. You turn back to Huntr/x reluctantly.
Sorry, guys, guess I have to go. But it was great to meet you.
Rumi
You too.
Mira and Zoey echo the sentiment. Before you can speak for any longer, Jinu is turning you around and steering you down the hall. You blink and sneak a glance back at Huntr/x, only to find them immersed in serious conversation.
Jinu
What did they want?
You
Oh, nothing really.
They just introduced themselves. They were asking if I could work with them soon.
Jinu
We keep you pretty busy.
You
(frowning)
Not that busy.
Jinu
Still. Us first.
You scowl and keep quiet, not having the energy for argument.
@snorkula
am i the only one who liked the soda pop era fits?
Comments:
@seokjinuwu: yes you’re the only one
@koalalala: yes
@bloopydoop: yes
@chicosdelsaja: yeah
@hcemburnspiralperm: def
[Expand 71 more comments]
@snorkula: OKAY DAMN YALL I GET IT JESUS
INT. – Backstage before a performance, a week later. The Saja Boys are singing Your Idol live on TV. You’re making small adjustments to their outfits before they go out on stage.
You
(watching as Abby teasingly backs away from you)
Hey, get back here. I need to fix your collar.
Abby dodges you again. Eventually you lose your patience and just yank him back toward you. Abby obeys with a shit-eating grin on his face.
You
(slightly frustrated)
Stay still.
Abby
(smirking)
Yes, sir.
You just roll your eyes and make some adjustments, ensuring that uneven wrinkle on his collar is smoothed out.
Romance
(whispering to Mystery)
I’ll have what he’s having.
Mystery lets out an amused exhale. Abby hears him and grins.
You’ve long grown used to tuning them out as you work, so that’s what you do. You don’t hear these remarks, nor do you notice the mischief gleaming in Romance’s eyes as he turns to you.
Romance
Hey, I think my collar’s messed up too.
Before you can head over, Jinu is interjecting.
Jinu
It’s fine.
INTERIOR – The dressing room at an idol variety show, a few minutes before the guys are scheduled to make an appearance. Abby, Mystery, Romance, and Baby are ready to go—and they just left the room to take a peek at the stage and set. Jinu is here with you now, as you make a few last-minute adjustments to his suit. The collar isn’t really cooperating, and you keep having to fix it every few seconds.
Eventually, you give up on trying to be unobtrusive. The occasional brush of a hand shouldn’t kill Jinu.
…At least, that’s what you think. But once you reach back and fix the collar at the nape of his neck, he flinches and fidgets a bit. You draw back and look at him expectantly, knowing he’s usually the last one to make things difficult. He has to go on with the group in a few minutes—you don’t have time for games.
Jinu
Your hands are freezing.
Oh. That makes a lot more sense. You would’ve been concerned if he were trying to make things harder for you. He’s not usually the type. As the leader of the Saja Boys, he’s typically the one to reign in everyone else’s chaos.
You
Sorry. I have health issues.
…
Actually, no, I’m not sorry. Deal with it.
Jinu looks at the wall ahead of him as you finally get his collar looking how you want it. Then you back away, tilting your head and looking at his outfit.
Jinu
…I’m sorry. I didn’t know.
You blink up at him, briefly distracted from your scrutiny.
You
It’s fine.
You crouch down and readjust the taper of his pants, focusing on one awkward bend in the ankle. Jinu seems slightly more restless than usual, as if he’s uncomfortable with your proximity. You make your quick fixes before standing back up.
There. How’s that?
Jinu looks in the mirror, begrudgingly turning and looking at himself with multiple angles.
Jinu
It’s… good.
You
You sure? I can fix it if it’s not comfortable.
Jinu
No. It’s good.
He looks at himself in the mirror for another moment, before making eye contact with you in the reflection.
Not sure how we did this without you before.
You don’t really know how to respond to that, so you shoot him a slight smile before reaching your arms over your head to stretch a bit. You can get pretty stiff when you’re fixated on your work, often ignoring muscle aches and pains.
Jinu noticeably looks away. After a moment, he breaks the silence.
Jinu
You have any siblings?
You
Uh… yeah. Why?
Jinu
Younger?
You
Yeah.
He nods as if he expected this.
Jinu
Thought as much.
You kind of have an older brother aura about you.
You
(amused)
Is that a good thing?
Jinu
Yes.
Kind of a stickler, but… responsible. Like I should’ve been.
You look over in confusion. He doesn’t give any explanation for this ominous remark, instead jumping down from the small platform and brushing his hands on his pants.
Jinu
Thanks.
He’s already heading out of the dressing room before you can respond.
@laterskhaters
this dude did not just comment on a 5 month old post 💀
[comment.jpg: A screenshot of the comment section on your Instagram post from 5 months ago. It’s a mirror selfie; in the comments, Jinu commented: ‘Nice.’]
→ @jajajaguar: come onnnn this is pathetic (THAT SHOULD BE MEEEEE)
→ @babysgotback234: lolllll he’s whipped
@huntr.x
look who we found! @phantom
[huntrx.jpg: A selfie with the idols and you. Rumi is smiling and holding the camera out in front of you all; Zoey is holding up a peace sign, her arm on your shoulder; Mira is on your other side, straight-faced as always; you’re in the middle, a smile on your face.]
Most recent comments:
@rumzoemir4eva: CUTEEEEE
@hunterofthetrix: waittt i love his work, pls tell me yall are gonna collab 🤞🤞
@jinussajaboyz: oh jinu’s gonna HATE this
→ @saja5eva: wait why
→ @jinussajaboyz: we think he has a thing for phantom
→ @saja5eva: fr?
→ @jinussajaboyz: yesssss
→ @user19798: i can see it tbh
→ @flirtingwfailure: yah have u seen all the bts content??? jinu seems much more relaxed when phantom’s around, he looks at him more often, literally went to the ny fashion show just to see him, gets quiet and pissy when phantom gets attention from the others, etc etc
@hntrxxxxx: MY GIRLS (and boy haha)
@rbrtdispatch: this pic is so damn cuteeeeeee
You: :)
→ @sajaboysforpresidents: quick quick, there are two platforms over lava. One w huntrix and one w saja boys. u can save one group and only one group w a lever. who are u saving
→ @jokersdemons: this is oddly specific
→ @zoeymirarumi3333: what makes u think he’d answer this question lol
→ @sajatrix: i’d save both tbh
→ @user11918: considering ur username is a mashup of both groups, yeah, not surprising
@sajaboys
we had him first @phantom
[sajaphantom.jpg: A backstage photo of you sprawled on a couch, looking at something on your phone. A baseball cap hides most of your face.]
Most recent comments:
@babyabby8: did he even knew this pic was taken… lmfao
@jinusovergrownbangs: wait full stop he’s cuteeeee
→ @phantomforpres: i mean we been knew
→ @jjjinuuu: tru
@huntrix: 🤨
→ @sajaboys: 🤷♂️
→ @plackbink: not the social media interns beefing
→ @user93413: lolllll
@sportsgirl179: the shade!!!
Trending
Phantom
Related tags: Stylist, Jinu
@sajajajajajajjaja
are saja boys and huntr/x beefing over a stylist LMFAO #Phantom
→ @80085forhire: designer and yes
@jinuunij
jinu definitely wrote that caption i just know it #Stylist #Jinu
→ @user190573: yeah right… they have social media people for that
→ @jinuunij: SO???? you really think they’d write something that personal & friendly?
→ @user190573: …u right
@freerealestate
OFC JINU TOOK THE FUCKING PIC #Stylist
[scrnshts.jpgs: A series of screenshots of the photo Saja Boys posted of you, gradually zoomed in to reveal Jinu’s reflection in a nearby glass.]
@lollipoppyplaytime: there’s no way… y’all are crazy…
→ @freerealestate: call it what you want, i don’t CARE
@trainindayz
who is this guy and why is he y/n #Phantom
Weverse
Saja Boys
demon diaries, xvi.
Comments:
@jinubias4L: who was jinu talking to off screen? his voice is too muffled and the subtitle doesn’t say
→ @abbygimmeursweattowel: kinda sounded like he said that phantom designer guy’s name? maybe i’m tripping
→ @allsajaallday: no that’s what i thought too,, not sure why he’d be at their dorm but
@abby
homeslice 🍰
[abbyphantom.jpg: A mirror selfie of Abby and you. His free arm is thrown around your shoulders.]
@babysgotbackpain: whoaaaa phantom’s really the sixth member of the group huh
→ @gorillagluegorl: literally
@axeismaibuddy: i didn’t realize abby was friends with the stylist…. new ship, methinks?
→ @flagrantfouls: lord pls no, not another one. i have my hands full with jinu & phantom lord PLEASE SPARE ME
You @phantom
thank you everyone for the bday wishes!!!!! 🖤
[bday.jpgs: A short collection of photos. The first one is a picture of a birthday cake with lit candles; the second is a selfie with you and a friend. The third is a meme of a cat staring at a cake while wearing a birthday hat.]
Most recent comments:
@tjlakesss: happy belated bdayyy
@craty82: happy birthday to the man who singlehandedly saved saja boys from shitty outfits!!! we love and stan you fr
@flagrantfouls: HBD KING
Romance: 🎂
Baby: 🎂
Mystery: happy birthday!
Abby: HBDDDD 🤘
@sajaboys: our fav stylist
→ @crazyeights: even the social media intern agrees
→ @sajaboys: excuse your mouth i am a full time employee (lying)
→ @crazyeights: LOLLL good for u tbh
Jinu: Happy birthday.
→ @floptinta: say it like u mean it
→ @mrqueennn: lmaooo i didn’t want to be the one to say it
→ @valentinetx: why are we always clowning him lollll
→ @mrqueennn: he’s rich he can take it
→ @valentinetx: factual
You @phantom
stop telling everyone i’m dead @Jinu
Jinu: then stop showing up to rehearsal late
→ You: as if i have to be there at all
→ Jinu: 😐
→ Romance: 😐
→ Abby: 😐
→ Baby: 😐
→ Mystery: 😐
→ You: WHAT THE FUCK.
@insectsareppltoo: not them fighting on twitter instead of the gc
→ @user04171: right like i don’t mind getting a front seat but xD
You @phantom
mono
[mirror.jpg: A mirror selfie of you in a monochromatic outfit, with a somewhat bulky jacket, a slim-fitted ribbed tank top underneath, and sleek pants complete with a studded belt, platform boots, and silver jewelry.]
@dreamconesteam: hi sir can i take ur order i mean uh
@theeebestest: *knees wobbling* uhhh can i um. what am i here for again
→ @thorgystan1: LOLLL
Abby: ur missing buttons
→ You: shut up
Romance: 🤘
→ You: <3
→ @ajthedj30: wait why do i ship it
→ @gresin: i hate it here
Jinu: so you do know how to dress nicely.
→ You: 🖕
→ @goblinmunchin: LMFAOOO jinu u ain’t slick
→ @cerealchamp: mom is this flirting
→ @mamaiminlovewafag: yes son
→ @cerealchamp: thanks
→ @jinuikurreadingthis: very subtle jinu
→ @idgafbid: lolllll
YouTube
@vanityfair
Lie Detector Test w/ Phantom!
[phantomldt.transcript:
You can be seen sitting at a table in front of a brick wall, wearing a sweater over a collared shirt, baggy pants, and platform boots. You seem to be looking at someone behind the camera as you smile self-deprecatingly.
You
I didn’t think I was this popular.
(laughing)
Cheery music plays as the Vanity Fair logo flashes over the screen, on top of a few clips of your reactions throughout the video. Then the logo fades and the screen returns to you, staring at the camera with a reluctant smile.
You
Hi. I’m Phantom. I’m a designer based in Seoul; I’ve worked with actors, singers, celebrities… Most recently, I’ve designed for Saja Boys and Huntr/x.
Photos of your work fade in and out on the screen, showcasing the breadth and variety of your work.
I guess I’m here today to take a lie detector test! Yikes. I don’t think I have anything to hide, but I’m getting nervous…
A crew worker can be seen at the edge of the screen, wrapping a blood pressure cuff around your upper arm. They then set up some small cuffs on two of your fingers (a galvanograph, supposedly) and some sort of cardio reader. They look to the administrator before disappearing.
You
Jesus, I’m terrified. Lowkey. Maybe highkey.
A dramatic spotlight is placed on you. You squint for a bit.
Interviewer
Is your designer name Phantom?
You
Yes.
Interviewer
Are you here to take a lie detector test?
You
Yes.
You look over to the administrator of the test, who is watching the polygraph. He nods. You then refocus on the camera.
Interviewer
You’ve liked fashion from a young age, right?
You
Ah, yeah! So ever since I was little, I really liked clothing. I couldn’t really articulate why at the time. I just liked feeling the textures of different clothes, I liked looking at all the different colors.
I actually am remembering now… My mom had to take me to some of her hair salon appointments, because my dad was at work. And while she got her hair dyed or touched up or whatever, I was usually left to my own devices. One Christmas, I got this… I guess it’s sort of a sketchbook? Except it had stenciled outlines for mannequins. I used to love drawing in that. Or I guess ‘coloring’ would be a more accurate word.
The administrator gives a thumbs-up.
Interviewer
What’s one fashion trend or item that you’ve never liked?
You
Ooh, that’s a good one. I’ll say… low-rise jeans. I never liked them, always thought they looked weird. Also, I feel like that’s definitely a trend that was optimized for skinny people. Low-rise pants were popular in the 2000s, and at the time, I remember beauty conventions being very strict. Of course, they still are, but you know what I mean.
Honestly, I just don’t think they look that great to begin with. There’s nothing wrong with wearing them with a sweatshirt, sweater, whatever. But when you combine low-rise jeans with a crop top, it’s way too much. I don’t want to be seeing that much of someone. Feels weird.
Interviewer
Have you ever styled for someone you didn’t like?
You
Yeah.
Interviewer
Who was it?
You
Yeah, no, not saying that.
But I will say that it was early on in my career. And, I mean, working with people you don’t like… that’s applicable to pretty much any career. You’re going to run into people you don’t vibe with, and that’s okay.
I’ve been very fortunate recently, to be able to pick and choose my clients. In the beginning, when no one knew me, I had to take what I could get. But now I get to be more selective. It’s a privilege for sure. But I like to think that I’ve worked hard for it.
Interviewer
Have you ever been told that you’re intimidating?
You
No. I don’t think so?
Administrator
(makes an uncertain face)
You
I mean, maybe? I don’t try to come off as intimidating.
Though I will say I’ve been told I have a resting scowling face. So that could be a contributor.
The administrator nods.
Interviewer
You once said that you believed fashion has a lot of room to grow. Do you think that’s still true?
You
Oh, absolutely.
Administrator
True.
You
Fashion reflects societal norms. For a long time, people with paler skin, thin forms, and eurocentric features were considered beautiful. As time has passed, and we’ve tried to address many of the different prejudices that influence style, I think we often fall back into that same pitfall. Style these days is still confined to the gender binary. And it’s infinitely more accessible for thinner people. And men.
I could go on. (waves a hand dismissively)
Interviewer
Do you believe beauty is pain?
You
Oh, hm…
Yes. But also no?
I think it’s hard to find a real answer to that question. A lot of beautiful pieces are uncomfortable. Sleek outfits with leather, for example. Leather looks great, but it’s uncomfortable. High heels are another example: they look incredible and elegant, but they’re not designed to be worn for long periods of time.
I think beauty can be painful, but beauty shouldn’t necessitate pain, if that makes sense. Like, an outfit can be stylish and comfortable at the same time.
Interviewer
Recently, you’ve been receiving a lot of attention for your work with the Saja Boys.
You
…
Interviewer
…
You
Okay. Sorry, was that a question, or…?
Interviewer
Do you enjoy working with them?
You
Oh! Yeah.
Administrator
…True.
You
Whew.
(wiping a hand from your forehead in mock relief)
Interviewer
Do you have a favorite member to style?
You
Probably Romance. He tends to be the most easygoing when it comes to trying new things. Plus he dyes his hair pretty frequently, so it’s fun to experiment with color.
Administrator
True.
You give the camera a relieved grimace.
Interviewer
Do you like the Saja Boys more than Huntr/x?
You
Ha… (grimacing)
That’s tough. And kind of a multi-faceted question.
Interviewer
We can go through the different ones. Are you closer to the Saja Boys?
You
I—Oh. Uh. Yeah. I’ve been working with them longer.
The administrator nods in agreement.
Interviewer
In terms of music, do you like the Saja Boys’ better?
You
Ugh, I knew this was coming…
You rub your hands over your face before taking a deep breath.
No.
Administrator
…He’s telling the truth.
You
Don’t get me wrong, I like them both! But Huntr/x is just… I don’t know. There’s something about them! Their music is really magnetic. They make use of their harmonies really well. They’re versatile, while still having a recognizable sound. I like their music better.
…Saja Boys, don’t fire me.
Interviewer
Kiss, marry, kill these Saja Boys songs: Soda Pop, Your Idol, and Psyche.
You
(laughing in awkward pain)
Oh no…
Administrator
He’s getting nervous.
You
(dryly)
Wow, thanks.
Okay. I’ll kiss Your Idol. It’s a great song, but it definitely alludes to some of the dependency and parasocial feelings that can spring up between fans and their idols. Not something you’d want to build a long-term relationship on. I’d marry Psyche, because that song is already about introspection and making peace with your feelings. That makes me think it’d be a good partner.
Interviewer
Then that leaves Soda Pop. You’re killing it?
You
…Yeah.
Administrator
Heart rate’s rising.
You
Hey, come on…
Interviewer
What is it about Soda Pop that makes your heart rate go up?
You
Ugh, I’m going to get completely dragged for this…
(You bury your head in your hands for a moment, before letting your hands fall to the table with a dull thud and looking at the camera.)
Fine, I’ll tell the truth. I don’t like Soda Pop.
Administrator
…Truth.
You
It’s more than that, actually. I really don’t like it. I kind of hate that song.
Adminstrator
Still true.
You
It’s just too upbeat for my liking. And when you compare it to Idol and Psyche, which both have a lot more symbolism… I don’t know. It doesn’t do it for me. I don’t like that kind of peppy music.
Plus, it kind of reminds me of my days working in retail… Soda Pop gives off the vibe of a song that would be blasted through a department store for days on end.
Interviewer
Have you worked at a department store?
You
Yeah, just as a high school job.
The nightmares of customer service… I really do think, truly, that everyone should be required to work a customer service job for one full year. That should be the requirement for graduating high school. I think it would make for a much nicer world.
I’m not trying to be ignorant in saying that minimum wage work is the worst situation a person can be in, or that working in retail or food service automatically makes you a good person or anything. It’s more… I just think it would be a rude awakening for a lot of people. Because you see how these [CENSORED]— whoops, probably can’t say that. You see how demanding and just completely rude people can be. And many of the customers who act like that, they’re used to being catered to. They’re not accustomed to being on the other side of the fence, have probably never even been over there.
The administrator and interviewer are both silent.
You
(laughing)
Went on a tangent there, sorry.
Interviewer
Have you ever been in a relationship with a client?
You
No.
The administrator nods in agreement.
You
That would be awkward. I like to keep work and personal life separate.
Interviewer
Have the Saja Boys ever irritated you?
You
Oh, of course.
But I’m sure I’ve irritated them too. It can be kind of stressful—on either side of the equation. If you’re an idol, you want your clothing to be seamless, an extension of yourself that’s still practical enough to perform in. If you’re a designer, you want your clients to look their best. I mean, I said it before, but it’s hard to have both.
And fashion is tricky sometimes! Some people have smaller comfort zones than others. Sometimes, you have to accept that. Other times, they may need to branch out a bit.
Interviewer
Final question: Did you lie at any point during this interview and get away with it?
You
No. I don’t think so. I’m terrible at lying, actually.
Administrator
True.
You
Did I pass?
Administrator
(wryly)
You passed.
You
Sweet.
The video ends with the Vanity Fair logo appearing on screen, as other recommended videos pop up.]
Comments:
@sajamennn: wait he’s got a point
→ @bloopdidoop: he’s an icon, he’s a legend, and he is the moment. now, come on now. (i had to do it)
@jmartinese: i actually love that he calls out a lot of the beauty standards.
→ @crabbycakes: yeah he seems like a good guy, genuinely. he’s spoken out before about how women in particular can be objectified or how their bodies (and lives in general) are so often policed. and he tries to keep that in mind when he suggests styles for them.
→ @megthegriffin: awwwww
→ @huntrixareforgays: omg i noticed that!!!! like, mira has spoken about this before, and how she actually prefers outfits with more coverage but she’s always thrown in more revealing ones anyway. and now that i think about it, phantom’s recent designs all have mira in pants or something with more coverage! he really listens to his clients, i think :)
@mirarror RUHURHURHURHUHRUHR
→ @kylorennyren: i want himmmmmm RAHHHHH
→ @lofistudyboy: he’s so foineee
@aliciaaa45: there are two types of comments: socially aware or barking like a dog
→ @mirarror: LOLLLLL can’t i be both
→ @aliciaaa45: i mean, live ur truth
→ @mirarror: thank you. (ruf ruf ig)
@sajaajas: OOOP not the soda pop shade
→ @saja4saja: i mean, it’s not really shade, it’s just his opinion. and he was reasonable about it.
→ @sajaajas: truuu
@jinjinjinu: no wonder jinu’s obsessed w this guy
→ @mysteryunsolved: right? like i’m about to be obsessed w him too 😭
Trending
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Related tags: LieDetector
@cassfiles
“I think beauty can be painful, but beauty shouldn’t necessitate pain, if that makes sense.” #Phantom
→ @pshplease: GAWDDD we don’t deserve him
@thworrrrrrp
#Phantom i’ve never seen someone tell the truth so many times during a lie detector test
→ @breakfast4dinner: frrrr! even the administrator seemed a little less stern-faced than usual :>
@31381404
i hate him /j #Phantom #LieDetector
[irritation.mp4: A short screen recording of the interview, when you’re asked if the Saja Boys irritate you.]
→ @lawlightapologist: hahahhaa
@kimkitsuragistan
#LieDetector i had never heard of this #Phantom guy before this video, but damn, he’s cool
→ @scizor64: ikr
@drhouseisgay
#Phantom spitting facts about fashion and the obsession with being rail thin
Saja Boys in Style
Abby: well i for one am offended
Baby: ?
Mystery: ur always offended…
Abby: shaddup
Romance: lol
Jinu: what are you offended by
Abby: our favorite stylist doesn’t even like our music :(
You: THAT’S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO WHAT I SAID
Romance: yeah… didn’t realize you hated us so much
You: bruh
Abby: do u even care about us at all 🙁
You: i’m going to jump into a pool fully clothed
Romance: that’s… extreme.
Baby: 🏊♂️
Abby: do it coward
Jinu: Everyone, relax.
Romance: he’s pulling out the proper punctuation now
Mystery: shit’s going deownnnnn
You: : ‘ (
Jinu: Stop crying.
You: i’m not crying 🙄
Abby: well I AM
Romance: lmfaooooo liar
Abby: stfu
Jinu: @You We’re going to grab ramyeon if you want to join us.
You: yeah sure! usual place?
Romance: mhmmm
You: kk
Instagram Story
@baby
[ramyeon.mp4: A short video of the Saja Boys and you at a restaurant table. Baby turns the camera to selfie mode, showing Abby and Romance next to him. They throw up peace signs and winks. Then Baby flips the camera and films Mystery, Jinu, and you. Mystery hides in his bangs; Jinu just gives the camera a slightly annoyed look, and you give a helpless smile. When Baby keeps zooming in on you, Jinu blocks it with his hand.]
@jinu
Lfjsdafkerretqwthut5e when he
Mystery: profound
Abby: check which acct ur posting on, oh wise leader of ours
Romance: lmao tweaking on main is crazy
Baby: same 🍼
@thesuperkent: who is this ‘he’ you’re talking about, hmmmm???
→ @jokesonufool: i’m about to freak the fawk out
→ @crscnt: same
@billbuttlicker: this is about phantom. because i said so.
→ @gratercheese: thank you, bill buttlicker.
@phantasmagoric: PHANTOM X JINU CONFIRMED
→ @jinucomehome: y’all just hearing what u wanna hear at this point
→ @phantasmagoric: and???
@romance
w the liar himself
[liar.jpg: A photo of you walking ahead of Romance, your back turned as you walk down the sidewalk.]
You: oh come ON i didn’t even lie??!
@rawrxdhesaid: god i can’t keep up anymore. I CAN’T KEEP UP someone just write a poly fic and get it overwith
→ @mria4l: omg frrrrr
@sajaboystilidie: y’all are cute
→ @huntr.xeats: rightttt???
@elbebeebeb: this kinda looks like a date to me ;)
→ @twentyeightreasons: shhhh jinu’s here don’t let him see this
Jinu: so this is why you were 15 min late to rehearsal
→ @abbyromanceagenda: lmao he jealous
→ @mysterylovesmisery: jinu 😭😭😭
@sajaboysat6
Eagle-eyed fans recently spotted Jinu’s comment on a TikTok, where he tagged Romance and Abby. The featured video shows various agitated reaction pictures; a song by The Marías plays in the background, with a text overlay reading “can’t stop thinking abt him”
Comments:
@mysterywantsme: the Marías????? jinu bisexual confirmed
→ @batrickpateman: girl mystery don’t want you
→ @mysterywantsme: and he don’t want ur ass either
→ @batrickpateman: AYO???
→ @mysterywantsme: lolll that was too far u right my bad
You @phantom
i’m tired of being unable to watch tiktoks and being gaslit abt it. do i make a burner account so i can see what ppl send me orrrr
@nosferatueats: um YES>??? DUH
@qwerkee: i’ll be honest, you aren’t missing much. if anything.
→ @polygloth: yeah tbh it’s all just brainrot
→ @user192173: there are occasional nuggets of gold
→ @kingkongsolos: yeah but does that justify wading through rivers of literal shit to find it?
→ @bvjohnson27: that’s life mama
→ @kingkongsolos: poetic
Jinu: no.
→ Jinu: suffer and miss out instead.
→ You: damn, gm to you too
→ @tralalalalatte: lmao loser trying to cover his tracks, we already caught you in 4k bud
→ @smoshinit: catch him doing what???
→ @tralalalalatte: he commented on an alt account, on a mlm aesthetic tiktok, and tagged romance and abby. lolll
→ @smoshinit: hahahha amateur mistake
Baby: googoo ga ga or whatever the fuck
→ You: LMFAOOO
Abby: u have friends?
→ You: u just sent me a tiktok 15 min ago and got mad when i told u i couldn’t view it
→ You: then complained again when i asked u to save it to ur camera roll and send it
→ Abby: yeah i’m not cluttering up my storage for ur boomer ass
→ You: boomer???? i’m gen z and younger than you, tho??? 😭😭
→ Abby: ok grandpa
→ You: bruh
TikTok
You @phantom
bloop
[sajatrix.mp4: A video of the Saja Boys speaking amongst themselves, set to “How It’s Done” by Huntr/x.]
Comments:
@user01951: phantom has tiktok now?!?!???
@sajastansrise: WELCOME TO HELL BRO
@hungryhippo: omfg he’s so unserious 😭😭😭
→ @zoeyiloveupls: ^ right like this is the first tiktok you make on your account ??? funny as fuck 😭😭
Mira: lmao
Liked by creator.
@engenezfoiya: uniting fandoms one tiktok at a time
→ @sajatrix: right like why fight when we could just make out
→ @engenezfoiya: whoa idk about all that
→ @miramarryme: shhhh speak for urself
→ @engenezfoiya: LOLLL
TikTok
You @phantom
[eyeroll.mp4: A short selfie video of Jinu rolling his eyes, with the music set to “Psyche” by Saja Boys. There’s white text near the center of the video that reads: “stream Psyche”.]
Comments:
@8nleftnone: u got it boss
Liked by creator.
@jinusthirdhusband: awwwwwe stealing his bf’s phone 🥺
@tomnookservant: lmao did jinu steal ur phone dude
Liked by creator.
@drhouseapologist: first (twelve hundredth)
Liked by creator.
@phantomxjinuwhen: phantom liking all the comments except the ones abt him dating jinu 😭😭
TikTok
You @phantom
[recognized.mp4: “Someone came up to me on the street and recognized me for my work. Which is awesome. But also…” You put the phone down on a nearby wall and take a few steps back to get your entire body in view of the camera. Wearing sweatpants, an oversized sweatshirt, and sneakers, you extend your arms in a helpless gesture. “Basically, I don’t really look the part.”]
Comments:
Jinu: who
→ Baby: 🙋
→ You: lolll i wish tbh
→ Baby: 😏
→ You: 😏
@usernameforthcoming: and??? still hot
→ @ghostfaceit: real
@dresstodepress: your work speaks for itself! everyone deserves to relax and dress how they want.
→ @monstaxsandohs: preach!
Weverse
@sajaboys
[LIVE] A Week of Celebration: Day 1!
Mystery
In celebration of the release of our new album Psyche, we’ll be doing a week of streams with different guests.
Baby
Go listen to the album if you haven’t already.
Abby nods.
Abby
And today we’re here with our beloved designer and stylist… Phantom!
Abby promptly pulls you into view of the camera, looping an arm over your shoulders and grinning.
Say hi to our fans!
You
(slightly awkward, with a small wave)
…Hi.
Abby
Isn’t he adorable?
Mystery
(unimpressed)
What’s the next game?
Abby
Ah, eager to get to it, I see. How about you pick, Romance?
Romance
Okay.
Romance digs his hand into a fishbowl of paper slips, pulling one out and unfolding it.
‘Agree/disagree standing game.’
Baby
Cool.
Jinu
Do we have room for this?
Romance
Probably.
There’s some shuffling as you and the Saja Boys clear a space for all of you to stand.
Director
(from off screen)
Okay, most of you have probably played this game. I’m going to give you a statement, and you’ll stand where your opinion falls: strongly disagree on the far left—your right—, then disagree, and neutral in the middle. Agree and strongly agree are on the other side.
The members all nod. You shove your hands in your pockets and make sure to join the very back of the line. You all stand in the center and wait for your first round.
Director
Great. First one: ‘I’m a morning person.’
All of you spread out as you contemplate your answers. You end up standing in the “Neutral” line behind Mystery; Jinu is the only one in the “Strongly Agree” category; Romance, Abby, and Baby are all in the negative sections. They proceed to debate with Jinu about early morning dance practices, while you try to stifle a smile.
Director
Next one: ‘I like being the center of attention.’ Go!
You head over to the ‘Disagree’ section, blinking as you watch all five members head to the other side of the room.
You
Oh, I guess that checks out.
Romance
(teasingly)
Who’s the center of attention now?
You
Shut up.
You all return to the center of the room.
Director
‘I’m the most likely to hold a grudge.’
The members all but shove Jinu into the ‘Strongly Agree’ section. You and Baby are both in the ‘Disagree section’, with Romance, Mystery, and Abby in the neutral middle ground. Baby and you fist bump; Romance and Abby seem intent on airing Jinu’s dirty laundry, as they proceed to list the numerous times in which Jinu got mad at them for something and refused to let it go.
You all return to the middle of the room again.
Director
‘I’ve pictured my own wedding.’
And you walk right back to the ‘Strongly Disagree’ area. Staring at the guys, you realize you’re yet again an outlier.
Romance
(turning to Mystery next to him)
You probably have the venue picked out already, huh?
Mystery promptly hides behind his bangs.
That’s what I thought.
Abby
I already know what suit I’m wearing.
Baby
I mean… don’t most guys just wear a black suit anyways?
Abby
Well, maybe, but I’m not basic. I want it to be a tear-away at least. So I can just rip it off.
Romance
(amused)
Not a tear-away…
Abby
(turning to you)
Whatcha doin all the way over there? I know you’ve thought about our wedding at least once.
You
(rolling your eyes)
Shut up. And no, I haven’t.
Romance
You’ve never imagined it?
You
I mean, I don’t really believe in marriage. Not for myself, anyway.
Romance
Oh, would you look at that.
Before you can wonder what he’s talking about, Romance is heading across the room and standing behind you. He props his head up on your shoulder.
Guess I haven’t imagined our wedding either.
You huff in disbelief.
You
You’re stupid.
Romance grins and winks at the camera. The other members look begrudgingly amused at his antics, while Jinu looks strangely silent and blank. More so than usual, anyway. He’s staring at Romance rather intently, even as you all reunite in the middle of the room.
Weverse
@sajaboys
[LIVE] A Week of Celebration: Day 5!
Abby
Back by popular demand: It’s Phantom, our favorite designer! Don’t tell the others, though.
You
(waving at the camera kind of awkwardly)
Hey.
Romance
Hey yourself.
You roll your eyes.
Mystery
Looks like the game for today is…
(reaching his hand into the fishbowl of papers, pulling one out and unfolding it)
…Truth or Dare.
Abby
Hell yeah.
Baby
No one’s daring you to take your shirt off.
Abby
Aw.
Maybe Phantom will.
Jinu
No, he won’t.
You
(with faux-defeat)
Fine, I won’t.
You all gather into a circle and begin the game. The first few rounds go pretty quickly, and you’re fortunate enough not to be called on. But once Mystery answers a tough question from Romance, he’s picking you to take your turn.
You
I guess I’ll do… Dare.
Mystery
Okay. I dare you to… read out your ten most recent Google searches.
You
Ten?!
Abby
Come on, it can’t be that bad.
You
I mean, let me look…
Oh God…
You scroll down, eyes skimming the screen, before you burst out laughing.
Abby
C’mon, dude, you gotta read ‘em!
You
Okay, okay. I can explain these. The first one is just ‘community fire’. I was looking for that meme from Community where the apartment’s on fire and everything’s chaotic.
‘Calm reaction pic’... Self-explanatory. ‘World Cup’, obviously… Oh, ‘Midwest lawnmower tornado’. That’s a classic.
The guys laugh.
‘Max Stranger Things’. I’ve never even watched that, so not sure why I looked it up.
The next one actually has you choking with laughter, as you bury your head in your hands.
Mystery
That bad?
Baby
It’s probably something crazy.
Romance
Or inappropriate.
You
Okay, well, given the context!
Jinu
(amused)
What context? You haven’t even given us any.
You
Shut up. Given the context. ‘Why was Nagito tied up’. The context is I was thinking about Danganronpa 2.
Silence. Then everyone’s laughing. Even Jinu is chuckling, that restrained smile on his face.
Oh, ‘Book Park Lounge’, I was looking for this place near me…
Romance
Whoa, we can’t just breeze past that.
You
Breeze past what?!
Ugh… it does look crazy out of context. But that does actually happen. Nagito gets tied up after the first trial and I couldn’t remember why. Danganronpa is wild out of context. And in context too.
‘Free guy all actors’. My mom wanted to know the one actress in the movie… ‘Waterpark simulator lag’, my game was lagging… And ‘scientology history’, because my friends and I were talking about those speedrunning videos.
The guys are all sporting various expressions of amusement. The room is starting to feel warmer. You groan and recline onto the floor, putting your hands over your face in embarrassment.
You
(muffled)
I’m never going outside again…
You sit there for a few moments in embarrassment, until there’s a hand on your ankle.
Jinu
(gently)
It’s your turn.
Trending
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Related tags: TruthorDare, Phantom
@mysterysdestiny
mystery having pics of the group as his lock and home screens 😭😭😭 #TruthorDare
@user69161
#Phantom is the honorary sixth member idec what anyone says.
@tjctearl
baby’s new hair… RUURHURHRUHRUH #SajaBoys
@jinustaxes
JINU’S HAND ON PHANTOM’S ANKLE????? UJHHHHHHHHHHHHGIDAKGHDSJKFDBKSF #TruthorDare
(handonankle.mp4: A screen recording of the aforementioned moment on stream, where Jinu placed a hand on your ankle to get your attention.)
→ @breakfastlunchclub: omg i noticed this too
Weverse
Saja Boys
demon diaries, xxiv.
[From 01:08:19 to 01:09:33:
There’s a figure in the far back corner of the screen, in the adjoining hall of the space. Jinu is the first to notice their presence, looking at the screen before turning around. Romance is still talking, so whatever Jinu says gets lost.
A few moments later, the new arrival makes himself known: it’s you. You’re wearing a short-sleeved shirt and baggy jeans, and after a moment’s contemplation, you take your sneakers off as you enter. You’re holding a nondescript bag of groceries, and you head across the screen and out of view again as you evidently put them away.
Jinu appears distracted, frequently casting a glance over his shoulder as he hears you putting everything away. Romance looks amused by this, but he still holds the chat’s attention for the most part. Then, when your footsteps can be heard getting closer, he addresses you.
Romance
We’re on live.
You
(frowning, pausing at the edge of the hall)
Uh… okay. Do I need to leave or something?
Jinu
No.
Romance
Nope. Just saying. Just so the room knows.
You give him a weird look before heading over to them both.]
Most recent comments:
@user9175816: ok but why would romance warn phantom unless he was expecting something to happen
→ @patternsimashamedof: wdym
→ @user9175816: i’m interpreting it as romance being like ‘we’re on live, so don’t act all lovey dovey’ to the two of them lol
→ @patternsimashamedof: when have they been lovey dovey?
→ @user9175816: idk just let me live in fantasyland 😭😭😭
@drlectersdinner: Romance saying “Just so the room knows” while smirking at the camera… meanwhile Jinu is glaring at him… MWHAHHAHA there’s something there fs
@jackeloped: Jinu pulling up a chair for Phantom and then immediately including him in convo ;( i’m sobbing
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[ranking.mp4: A brief clip from a longer moment on stream where you and Jinu were following along to some food ranking videos. The first food that appears on the screen is pizza.
You
Okay, I love pizza. But you don’t like it, right?
Jinu’s eyes widen for a moment.
Jinu
How do you know that?
You
(blinking)
Uh… you told me.
Jinu
(thinking for a moment)
…Yeah.
I tell lots of people. They don’t usually remember.
You
Well, of course I remembered.
Silence.
You
(smirking)
How could I forget that you’re a freak of nature?
Jinu rolls his eyes.
You
Anyways. We have both sides of the spectrum here, so now I think we’re forced to put pizza somewhere in the middle. Maybe number four? We still have a lot to go.
Jinu doesn’t respond. You look over at him and he blinks as if thrown from a trance.
Jinu
Four’s fine.]
Most recent comments:
@user97561: this is so cute actually
@abbysbaby: jinu looked so soft there… and then phantom had to ruin it by being a demon 😭😭
→ @kreennaveen: LOLLL he’s not the sentimental type methinks
@jinuscakes
No way he just said this no way no way no WAYYYYYYY
[type.mp4: The members are asked about their ideal romantic ‘type’. Jinu is the last to answer.
Jinu
My type…
Someone who’s… smart. Creative. And… independent.
Romance exchanges a knowing look with Abby behind Jinu’s back.]
@user56516: wait i don’t get it
→ @jinuscakes: he’s literally DESCRIBING PHANTOM 😩😩😩
→ @user56515: OH SHIT WAIT UR RIGHT
@floptinta: notice the gender neutral phrasing
→ @ottooctaviussssss: yeah jinu’s bi!
→ @floptinta: OH SHIT FR>>>???
→ @ottooctaviussssss: YES he’s posted & talked abt it before :)
EXTERIOR – Streets of Gwangju, South Korea.
Romance, Jinu, and you are exploring the city, looking for the coffee shop you want to visit. You’re all decked out in casual clothing, T-shirts and shorts and sneakers. Romance has a bucket hat on to block some of the sun—how he makes it look good, you have no idea. You’re just settling for occasionally throwing a hand over your eyes.
You’re only about half a kilometer away from the coffee shop, but for whatever reason, the navigation is starting to send you on a strange path. You decide to pause and get your bearings. Romance scrolls on his own phone for a bit, before growing bored and sighing and resting his chin on your shoulder. You two are almost the same height, so it doesn’t make the gesture too awkward. He wraps his arms around your waist.
Jinu returns to the two of you after consulting a nearby map, eyebrows furrowing. He turns to Romance.
Jinu
Why… are you so close to him?
Romance
(with a shit-eating grin)
I have separation anxiety.
Jinu
(unconvinced)
Uh-huh.
And you’re letting this happen.
You look up from your phone to find him looking at you expectantly. You shrug. Jinu huffs, an uncharacteristic gesture for him. You raise an eyebrow and keep scrolling through your phone.
You
It says it’s… up ahead, to the left. I guess. It took us on a weird path, though.
Jinu
Yeah, the map said that too. Must’ve tried to avoid foot traffic or something.
You
I guess so.
Romance
Well, lead the way.
You
I do have to walk, you know.
Romance lets out a dramatic sigh before reluctantly letting his arms fall from your waist. Though he then just sneaks a hand down and holds yours. You walk a few steps, only to realize you don’t hear Jinu walking next to you. You turn back around to find him still standing there.
You
Jinu?
Jinu
Right.
You
(with a playful smile)
I do have another hand, you know.
You hold out your hand, completely expecting him to laugh it off or scoff and walk away. Instead, he stares at your proffered hand for a long moment, before taking it. The three of you head off hand in hand, before Romance is suddenly dropping your hand and falling back.
You
What—?
You blink and turn, spotting Romance heading back toward Abby, Baby, and Mystery, who have finally arrived.
Oh.
@sajajinuuuu
guys guys guys guys GUYS ok ok so you’ll just have to believe me bc i didn’t take pics. but i swear on everything i love i just saw phantom and jinu holding hands at the gwangju national museum
Comments:
@user97511: OMGGGG
@shownushot: wait wait bc this would match up… they mentioned wanting to take a gwangju trip a few years ago and it never happened…
@illbeuridol: pics or it didn’t happen
→ @sajajinuuu: then ig it didn’t happen 😑 i didn’t want to ruin their day. idols/celebrities deserve privacy and free time!!!!
You @phantom
it’s crunch time
Most recent comments:
@fashionistasister: CONGRATS ON MILAN FASHION WEEKKKKK
→ @usernamenotfound: wait i’m not in the fashion world,,, did it already happen?
→ @fashionistasister: oh, no, but he’s confirmed to be showcasing his designs there, so it’s a big deal :3
→ @usernamenotfound: got it ty
@missedquot4
I miss phantom, he hasn’t been on the streams in monthssss :(
→ @user17611: he’s prepping for milan fashion week!
→ @missedquot4: ohhhh shit! sometimes i forget that he isn’t a member lol
→ @user17611: lollll
Saja Boys Watch @sajawatch
Jinu is sitting front row at Milan Fashion Week!
(runway.jpg: A photo of Jinu sitting in the front row and watching the runway.)
@jinununu: omg he’s going for his bf… sobs
→ @bajasoyssss: yall never quit with this huh xD
EXTERIOR – Spazio Cavallerizze, Milan, Italy.
After months—no, years—of work, you’ve finally done it. Your designs have walked the Milan Fashion Week runway. The models all did wonderfully, as did the rest of the backstage staff. The fabrics were sleek and elegant, dark greens and blues blending into subtle greys. There were definitely a few mishaps: fitting conundrums moments before a model’s walk; a broken zipper; a missing shoe. But you did it. The hard part is over. All of your designs hit the runway without a hitch; you even made a brief appearance at the end, bowing and clasping your hands in thanks before quickly retreating.
Now, you can just relax. Right? You’re not sure. Your adrenaline is still pumping; your hands are shaking, you realize as you sort out your various notes and try to tidy up the mess you made of the temporary work station.
You’re tidying up one of your sewing kits when there’s a hand on your shoulder. You startle a bit, only to realize it’s a very familiar face. It’s Jinu. He’s wearing a well-fitted suit, the dress shirt underneath unbuttoned to show off his collarbones. He’s definitely dressed nicer than you are, that’s for sure. You’re wearing a simple dark grey dress shirt (probably wrinkled), dark wash jeans, and comfortable sneakers. (You had a feeling you would want to wear something decently comfortable to walk around in, and you were right. )
You
(breathless)
I thought I saw you. I didn’t know you were coming!
Jinu
Of course I did. Wouldn’t miss it.
You gravitate toward each other, as Jinu pulls you into a hug.
Jinu
Congratulations. You did so well.
You
Thanks.
Jinu
All the work this has taken… You should be really proud of yourself. Seriously.
You
Thank you.
You hug him for a bit longer. This seems to be fine with him, because he isn’t really letting go either. You’ve probably passed the point of socially appropriate, but it’s fine. You just finished Milan Fashion Week!
It’s clear you’re both reluctant to part, and even as you try to pull away and maintain your composure, your hands are sliding down his arms like you can’t physically let go. Jinu’s hands settle at your waist, your eyes meet, and time seems to stop. He leans in closer, your hand rises to rest beneath his jaw, and you’re kissing.
When you pull away, there’s a slight smile on Jinu’s face. A real one.
@jinu
Good show. @phantom
(runway.jpgs: A series of photos Jinu took of the designs on the runway. They’re all from your collection.)
Amidst the steady influx of new comments:
You: 🖤