I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ judged. I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ restarting. I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ iridescent.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • ‘lo [ — his voice is gravelly, as if he’s just woken up from a deep slumber. which, judging from his bedhead, he has ] you can call me lim sejun. i used to have a stage name a while back, but [ — he laughs, scratching his cheek ] i think it sounds pretty dumb now, so i’ll spare you [ — running his hand through his hair, he pauses and focuses on something off-screen before turning back with a deep grin that shows off his dimple ] anyway, nice to meet you guys, and i hope you’ll keep an eye on me in the future!
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • [ — his expression doesn’t waver, but the edges of his smile are tight. he’s done too many of these to sound as desperate and sincere as some of the fresh-faced newbies, but that doesn’t mean he’s less hungry ] i want the stage [ — his eyes are steady, resolute ] i want to perform for people. i want fans to look at me and think, shit! he’s good! [ — he pauses and rubs the corner of his mouth ] am i allowed to curse? no? well, i did it anyway [ — chuckling, he continues ] i think everyone deserves a second chance to follow their dreams, yeah? [ — why not him? ] that’s all i want, in the end. just one more shot.
• • • ROOKIES! is a closed, literate KRP that follows the triumphs and heartaches of original characters living in Seoul and trying to find their way in the competitive world of K-Pop. From the struggles of training to the moment they finally debut and beyond, ROOKIES! takes you on the journey from starry-eyed dreamer to idol star. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP? • • •