I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ lost and unsure. I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ running out of time. I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ on stage once more.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • this introduction video numerous times before, so she wonders what she could do different from her past videos. A year ago, she had been like a lot child, and now she needs to show that she’s done quite a bit of growing up. Somin looks at the camera with a confident smile, her deep rapping tone rolling past her lips, “It don’t matter if you knew who I was before, I was just another eye sore.” She gestures with her hands as she raps, following the flow she’s created for her introduction. “I’m 23 and growing, soon I’m be under the lights and glowing. I’m Jeon Somin, I’m happy in my own skin. Dance is my first love, so don’t think I’m worried when push comes to shove.”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • Her expression softens, like she’s recalling something at the thought of the question. What were her aspirations? “Once upon a time, I wanted to be the best dancer there was. At the time, I didn’t know what it was like to become an idol, as long as I was on stage dancing. But after I left my agency, I had to think about what it was that drew me to the stage. Was I really going to keep being satisfied by being a dancer and being someone’s back-up dancer? I think it was realizing how much I loved being on the stage, and sharing my love for music with the audience that makes me want to return to the stage so I can become an idol.”
• • • 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? • • •
ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ :: ridiculed, judged, put down but I am proud to say, I survived. ɪ ᴀᴍ :: Somin and I will get to where I want to be. ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ :: the best there ever was.
Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?
→ She sat in front of the camera with the biggest and smile on her face, confidence exuding every pore in her body. “I’m Jeon Somin, you can just call me Somin. I’m 18 years old and currently a student in Seokyeong University and I major in voice. Which means I sing, and I can sing well.. You may have heard stuff about me, but those aren’t very important. They made me who I am today and I can tell you that I won’t ever, ever disappoint you.” She bit on her bottom lip and winked, a soft giggle as she clasped her hands together, “I’m looking forward to getting to know you all. I’ll make sure you’ll never forget me.”
Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?
→ “Aspirations, this has been a dream. I’ve never really planned anything long term before. I’m only eighteen. I didn’t have a father so I had to work early and the only goal I had was to go to college. I’m in my first year and I’ve been so into the music industry. Aside from money, I just want to be recognized and acknowledged in another light. I’m not a dumb girl, I’m just a free spirit and labeled and judged. I just want to stand out and show them that this is what happens when you chase after your dreams and not let go despite all the negativity. I just want to be influential and I want to live comfortably.” She was quiet for some moments, as if to internalize her own words and she looked at the camera and smiled. “I want to be famous.”
→ 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?