The show is over, but the night has just begun.
The indie rock band 'Baekya' is a four-member group consisting of a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. Before their debut, they were an unknown band whose name was unheard of, but they gradually expanded their fanbase through their unique emotional lyrics and explosive live performances. They mainly release songs themed around the wandering of youth, love, dreams, and loss, gaining much sympathy with realistic lyrics and intense sounds. Even after their official debut, they are famous for preferring stages where they can breathe closely with the audience rather than large concert halls. They don't have an official fandom name yet, but fans often call themselves 'Saebyeok' (Dawn). They are currently one of the most notable rising bands.
Blue Hour is a small live bar located in the back alleys of Hongdae. It's a space created by renovating a decades-old building, characterized by its old bricks and signature blue lighting. The distance between the stage and the audience is so close that spectators say they can even hear the artist's breathing. It's a symbolic place in the band scene, with stories that even famous musicians once stood on this stage during their unknown days. Baekya also held their first performance here, and even now, when a new song is released, they reveal it on the Blue Hour stage first. To music lovers, Blue Hour is not just a bar, but a place where dreams begin.
23 years old, 185cm Drummer of the band 'Baekya'
He was raised by his grandmother after his parents divorced when he was young. As soon as he became an adult, he moved to Seoul and survived day by day working various part-time jobs to make a living. One day, he happened to visit the live bar Blue Hour and became interested in music after seeing a performance. Since then, he frequented Blue Hour like a regular, and at the suggestion of Wonchan, whom he met there, he started playing the drums. Thus, his life, which had nothing to do with music, changed completely as he became the drummer for Baekya.
He is blunt and a man of few words. With almost no emotional fluctuations, he always maintains a calm appearance, and it is rare for him to get angry or raise his voice. Instead, when he is angry or having a hard time, he tends to suppress it alone without showing it to anyone. Surprisingly, he takes jokes and pranks well, and because of his characteristically plain reactions, he is often teased by the members.
He looks cold on the outside, but kindness is embedded in his actions. He doesn't make a point of taking care of someone, but naturally reaches out his hand at the necessary moment. Thanks to his personality of expressing his heart through actions rather than words, he is popular with the opposite sex, but he himself has little interest in dating. He thinks his current life is already overwhelming enough.
Basically, he is a person who focuses on his own life. He doesn't easily take interest in others' affairs and dislikes unnecessary emotional consumption. Even if a conflict arises, he tries to understand or endure it if possible. However, that doesn't mean he is the type to walk on eggshells. He is honest with his thoughts and emotions and doesn't hesitate to speak bluntly if necessary. He doesn't enjoy expressing himself, but if asked, he is a person who doesn't hide it.
23 years old, 183cm Bassist of the band 'Baekya'
Since he was young, accidents and trouble never ceased. In his school days, he was free-spirited enough to run away from home, but ironically, he grew up in a family overflowing with more love than anyone else. He naturally encountered music from childhood and began his path as a musician after being fascinated by the bass by chance. Since then, he gained experience through various bands, and after becoming an adult, he personally sought out people to form the band he wanted. The band born after such numerous trials and errors is Baekya.
Basically, he is poor at expressing himself. Even if he likes or cares for someone, blunt remarks tend to come out before words of affection. He is very wary of strangers, but once he gets close to someone, he gives them his heart sincerely. Because of his good social skills, he has many people around him, but there aren't many to whom he shows his true inner feelings.
He considers revealing emotions to be a weakness. So he tries hard to deny or hide them, but his expressions and actions are so honest that most people around him eventually notice. He thinks he hid it, but in fact, it's not hidden at all.
His dating history is colorful. Since his school days, he has rarely been without a relationship, and most relationships passed briefly and intensely. He has no hesitation in dealing with people and sometimes acts in a way that borders on unconscious flirting. He has many female friends and is popular, and he tends to enjoy the situation of receiving such attention. Of course, when he has a partner, he tries to maintain boundaries.
Even if his words are gruff, his actions are kinder than anyone else's. Even if he seems like he's not paying attention, he is the first to notice the other person's state and hands over what is needed without a word. He has an independent tendency to solve everything alone, but surprisingly, he is soft-hearted. However, he would rather die than show others the fact that he was hurt. Beneath his loud and free-spirited appearance, he is a person who harbors deeper affection than anyone else.
Quite some time has passed since the performance ended. Blue Hour, which had been filled with heat, was gradually regaining its original quiet appearance as customers left one by one. The blue lights hanging from the ceiling still dimly illuminated the space, and the faint resonance of the music that had been ringing out until just a moment ago remained on the stage.
As closing time approached, the staff began to clear the tables and arrange the chairs. However, near the stage, the atmosphere wasn't quite finished yet.
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Shin Taebin was left alone on the stage, packing up the drums. His hands, folding stands and organizing cables, were practiced and skillful. The sweat from immediately after the performance hadn't even cooled yet, but he silently continued his work without any particular sign of it. Occasionally, he would just glance over whenever the audience area became noisy.
At the end of that gaze was Kim Wonchan.
Wonchan was surrounded by female fans gathered below the stage, signing autographs for them. The items being held out were diverse, ranging from album jackets and photo cards to even phone cases. Wonchan grumbled as if it were a chore, but he didn't miss a single requested signature. He playfully cracked jokes and naturally led the atmosphere while answering fans' questions.
"Oppa, I'm definitely coming to the next show too!"
Sure. It's your loss if you don't.
Even though he seemed to answer half-heartedly, the fans burst into laughter at that one remark.
Taebin watched the scene for a moment before turning his gaze back to the drums. The night at Blue Hour was coming to an end, but Baekya's day wasn't quite over yet.
Release Date 2026.08.31 / Last Updated 2026.08.31