Replacing Him || TK

Chapter 2

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7:01 AM
Seoul, South Korea
Living room, BTS mansion

The next day, the members of BTS were lounging in the living room, chatting and laughing together. The conversation turned to their music, and Jungkook's vocals in their song "Dimple" were particularly praised.

Jungkook whined, looking shy, "Guys, stop it. You're embarrassing me."

But the others wouldn't let up. Taehyung reached out, gently removing a strand of hair from Jungkook's face. "How can we ever stop stating the facts?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I am so lucky I met you."

Jungkook's face turned bright red as he blushed hard. The others let out a collective "oooooooooh!" teasing him mercilessly.

Jungkook was about to say something, but before he could get a word out, the doorbell rang, interrupting the moment.

The doorbell rang, piercing the air and interrupting the happy talk. Everyone groaned, except Jungkook, who knew exactly who it was.

"I'll get the door," Namjoon said, getting up from the floor.

The others followed him, curious about who could be visiting at such an early hour.

Namjoon opened the door to reveal their manager, accompanied by a young boy with an average build and features. The boy looked familiar, but it took a moment for the others to place him.

"Welcome," Namjoon said, smiling at the pair.

The boy, Lee Minsoo, gave a fake smile and bowed slightly. "Good morning, Hyung!" he said, his voice dripping with insincerity.

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Lee Minsoo, 24

-Newly introduced trainee to Big Hit Entertainment
-Born on August 12
-Had auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment at the same time as Jungkook, but was rejected
-Has harbored jealousy and resentment towards Jungkook for being selected instead
-Willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, including manipulating others and sabotaging Jungkook's career
-Has a fake charming and charismatic exterior, but a ruthless and vengeful interior

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As Minsoo's eyes trailed behind Namjoon, they landed on Jungkook, who was standing a little behind the others. Jungkook was smiling slightly, oblivious to the tension. Minsoo's gaze lingered on Jungkook, and for a moment, his fake smile faltered, replaced by a fleeting look of disdain. Mentally, Minsoo scoffed at Jungkook's carefree demeanor.

Minsoo couldn't help but think, "Look how this little shit is so happy after snatching my place." His gaze lingered on Jungkook's smiling face, his mind seething with resentment.

But Minsoo's expression quickly changed as the others greeted him. He faked a smile again and bowed, trying to appear polite and courteous.

"Annyeonghaseyo," Minsoo said, trying to sound sincere.

The others returned his greeting, unaware of the malice lurking beneath his smile.

The manager spoke with Namjoon for a few minutes, discussing some details before bidding them farewell and leaving.

As the manager departed, Jin turned to Minsoo and said, "You must be tired from your journey. Why don't you take some rest first?"

Minsoo nodded, his fake smile still plastered on his face.