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• •  KIM, HYUNJONG  ▸  990723  ▸  BAKERY WORKER  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

impossible to forget, hard to remember.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING   〈003〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈001〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  aimless.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  drifting.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  something.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •what’s up, i’m kim hyunjong, but call me hyunkyung. ( * he lifts a hand, waving lazily towards nobody in particular. ) nice to meet you. anything else i should say? i don’t know. well, that’s it i guess. ( * he offers the camera a lopsided grin, flashing a quick peace sign. )

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •i mean i don’t know, why not, right? ( * he purses his lips as if suppressing the urge to laugh. a pause follows before he lets out a sigh. ) actually, my mom wanted me to try it out. she thinks i can make it if i set my mind to it and all that. ( * he grins sheepishly. ) i may not be the best at singing or rapping or any of that but it’s fun, and i think that’s important. but i don’t know. guess we’ll see.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM HYUNJONG !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KANG, DANIEL  ▸  981210  ▸  SHOPPING MALL MODEL  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈001〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING   〈002〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈003〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  confined.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  soul-searching.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  celestial.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •How you doin’? { flashes his million-dollar smile even when there’s no one to watch him aside from the camera } My name’s Daniel. I’m nine– twenty, { cue an awkward laugh. he says “screw Korean age system” inside his mind at the same time } and I’m ready to take over the world, one groove at a time.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •{ being under the impression that he was auditioning to be a back dancer (oh boy, how wrong he is), it was easy to answer the question } I just wanna be on the stage and dance my heart out like any dancer would, y’know? Hopefully in the future I could be under the spotlight as the star of the night, too. { chuckles } Hopefully.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KANG DANIEL !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  LEE, JUNYOUNG  ▸  970903  ▸  ASSISTANT BUYER  • •
AKT HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

show me the shape of your heart.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈003〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING   〈002〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈001〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  weak.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  afraid.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  brave.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •{ — he shifts uncomfortably on his seat. was this really okay? for someone like him ; uneducated, untalented, unlucky ; could he really do it? } ah! hello! my name is lee junyoung! i’ll be turning 21 internationally this year, and, um… { — he trails off, biting down nervously on his lip. } i’m not really sure what to say now… a-ah, i’m happy to be here! i’ll do my best today, so please watch over me carefully!

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •ambitions…? { — his mind wanders once more. what does he want, anyway? why is he even here to begin with, when he can barely muster up the courage to believe he has any chance whatsoever? } i… want to be heard. i think. no! i know! that’s what i want! { — with a surge of courage rushing through his veins, he sits upright, nodding vigorously. } yes! i want to be seen! i want to be someone, to make something out of my life! that’s… ah. that’s a very selfish answer, isn’t it…?

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE JUNYOUNG !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  NAM, TAEHYUN  ▸  940510  ▸  PART-TIMER  • •
ASPHERE HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

I rather be hated for who I am, rather than be loved for who I am not.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈004〉DANCING〈001〉RAPPING   〈003〉
CHARISMA〈002〉CREATIVITY〈005〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  tired.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  still tired.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  … probably still tired but hopefully with snacks.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •(/The video opens in what seems to be the roof of an old apartment building, zooming in on a squinting Taehyun, hunched over his acoustic guitar, head at a slight tilt) Are you sure it’s on? I don’t think it’s- (/A voice out of view reassures him-for the fourth time-that the camera is indeed on and they’ve been filming for the past ten minutes) Ah, ah, ah. Hello. Wait, no- Hey everyone- Nah, lame- Yo- (/He sighs in frustration, giving his head a shake) Alright, listen. I’m Taehyun. I’m 24. I’m from Seoul. I sing, I play guitar, and- (/*Hic–) And I- (/*Hiccup!) I- (/Unable to keep his cool, he bursts into a fit of nervous hiccups) Cut it- (/*Hic–) Off! (/Taehyun spills out of his seat, still clutching his guitar, hand reaching towards the lens before the screen finally cuts to black)

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •(/“Taehyun’s Audition Tape - Take 32” the same voice from an earlier take grumbles before phantom hands appear wave by the lens as a makeshift clapper) My ambitions… (/Taehyun strums idly at his guitar, sucking his teeth in annoyance) What kind of question is that even? I don’t know… (/Taehyun’s focus shifts to the person behind the camera) Is it in bad taste to say money? (/There’s a moment of silence before Taehyun snorts and turns his attention to the lens) Cash. Loads of it. So much that I never have to work again and can just play my guitar. In Spain. On a boat. A big one. All day long… (/He trails off, continuing his freestyle riff before his mis-strums and his pic goes flying towards the camera, missing it by just a few inches and instead richochets off his camera guy) Oh- My bad… Uh- Let’s just finish up now, ye- (/*Hiccup!)

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, NAM TAEHYUN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KIM, HYUNJIN  ▸  001115  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

i asked the darkness, ‘will i ever find my light?’

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈005〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈003〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  soaring.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  falling.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  finding another way.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •( ` she feels slightly uncomfortable with a camera watching her every movement, but that is something she’s learned how to endure during her time as a ballet student. in fact, as a ballet student there were multiple cameras watching her every move to catch all of the mistakes or missteps she might’ve taken. despite how awkward it is for her to do this, she hasn’t shown signs. ` ) hello, my name is kim hyunjin. ( ` she gives a cute smile, eyes gleaming as if she was genuinely excited. the young girl gives a deep bow, tossing her hair over her shoulder as she stood straight again. smile. ` ) i’m seventeen years old, and i’m a student at the school of performing arts seoul! i was a former ballet student in new york city, but i moved to seoul about three years ago. i look forward to showing everything i have to offer! ( ` she almost cringes; that sounded a little weird — mostly forced. she hesitates, noting that there isn’t more to add, but she thinks she said too little. however she still smiles, cute and poised like a doll. ` ) thank you for this opportunity and please take care of me well!

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •i want to dance! ( ` it’s simple and she’s confident. truthfully, there isn’t more to it. since she was a young girl, she’s known all along that she wants to be a dancer. being able to convey emotions through the art of dance was something she wanted to do for anyone willing to watch. ` ) i like the idea of performing for other people, yes, but there is something about expressing yourself through your movements that i really like. i would like to dance for the rest of my life if i could. ( ` however, she is starting at the bottom again. after leaving new york city and relocating to seoul, she doesn’t know where to turn to for another opportunity to study at such a prestigious academy. spots are limited and her korean still needs a bit more work. ` ) one day i will be a professional dancer. it’s my goal to find the happiness i left back on a stage again.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM HYUNJIN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KIM, JUNGEUN  ▸  990210  ▸  UNI. STUDENT  • •
AKT HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

the carousel never stops turning.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈003〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈002〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  at that second star to the right.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  finding myself.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  my own star.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •(` she’s quietly prepared herself for the moment the camera began to roll, but her eyes still lit up with an alarm sounding off at the back of her head the moment she saw that infamous red light; knowing what this meant, the girl took a bow) hello, my name is kim jungeun. (` good thing she learned how to stop introducing herself as her other name, juliet– which was the other name her friends love to call her since last halloween) I’m from this very place, seoul, and I… actually hope everyone’s dressing warmly– it’s like the coldest week I’ve witnessed in a while. (` jungeun wrapped her arms around herself, holding back a shiver.)

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •okay, uh… (` it took her a few seconds to think of an answer to this question and it seemed like she was searching for her words when she finally did) there’s a lot of room for growth and I’m here to grow. I aspire to be a… brighter version of myself. I want to… beam, be the beacon of light for the ones I love.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM JUNGEUN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  IM, NAYEON  ▸  970922  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

go on. you’re a champion.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈002〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈003〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  hurt.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  striving.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  shining.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •(* her lips smack against each other with a fresh coat of pink lipstick covering their surface as she smiles while averting her attention to the camera in front of her.) hello, everyone! my name is im nayeon. (* she doesn’t dare mention how the last time she was introducing herself in front of the camera, she was in a group with four other girls, dolled up with makeup and straightened hair. but all that was short lived and now she had to repeat the process with a hum to sort her thoughts.) im a film major, music enthusiast, obsessed with makeup, lover of singing—and i’m basically good.. at anything so who wouldn’t like me? (* her shoulders shrug and a brighter smile plasters on her face before she flicks the pile hair in front of her shoulder behind her with her hand.)

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •tw; implied thoughts of car crash
my aspirations.. (* she mutters under her breath while diverting her attention from the camera to the floor. dark memories cloud her thoughts. bright lights inch closer and closer to her, a scream can be heard from a far distance. pain shoots to her head, too much disappointment, too much time wasted. her leg was fine but was she?) easy. i want to be a singer. i want to be in the spotlight—i mean (* she furrows her eyebrows.) who wouldn’t want to see this face on television? i’ve got what it takes and probably more. (* her bunny teeth are exposed from her wide smile) i’m an inspiration to all those who want to be in this industry.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, IM NAYEON !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  SEON, YEIN  ▸  990204  ▸  LINE COOK  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

The only thing you have control over is perspective. You don’t have control over your situation, but you have a choice about how you view it.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING   〈003〉
CHARISMA〈001〉CREATIVITY〈002〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  dealt a bad hand.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  trying to maintain a poker face.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  hoping that nobody calls my bluff.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •(Yein reaches forwards to begin the recording, an extended arm obscuring his features as he pushes the button on the rear of the device. He leans back into frame, waiting for the red light to blink to life before speaking. Behind him are (mostly empty) metal shelves, normally used to hold ingredients and other product, now cleared and serving as a backdrop. The walk-in at the restaurant is not the best setting, but it guarantees privacy. The chill causes goose bumps to rise from his arms, but hopefully the camera won’t be able to pick them up.) H-hello (He starts, freezing up and immediately stumbling over his words. Blinking hard, it takes a second to regain his train of thought, to remember the script he’d written earlier. Confidence. Charisma. Charm. Those are the three things he needs to exude, despite clearly being in possession of none. He clears his throat, and begins again.) Hello, my name is Seon Yein, I’m nineteen years old and currently work in my parent’s restaurant. We make the best Samgyetang in Seoul so be sure to come see us if you’re in the area! (The tone is a little too enthusiastic, the smile a little to forced and the delivery slightly shakier than ideal, but it’s as good as it’s going to get. Silence hangs awkwardly, lingering for a little too long. Was he forgetting something? Was there more to say?) I… I don’t have much experience performing besides sometimes busking with my guitar on weekends but… but it has always been my dream to be on stage, so thank you for your consideration. (Ad libbed and littered with pauses as the thoughts formulate. Perhaps he should re-record this one more time…)

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •(It’s a question that he doesn’t know how to answer. How much is he supposed to reveal? Will divulging too many details be seen as fishing for sympathy? Yein clears his throat again, looking down the lens and reapplying the mask of faux-confidence as best he can. Confidence. Charisma. Charm. He repeats internally.) I have been singing for as long as I can remember, but have never been able to put myself out there in this way for whatever reason. To be able to perform and inspire people is my goal. (The smile that had teased at the corners of his lips falters for a fraction of a second, his eyes flashing with sadness. He hesitates. Perhaps he should leave it there, say no more, he thinks. A few more seconds pass, he fights of the chill before giving out.) My family have had to deal with hardships in the past, and I have done what I can to support them. I hope that following this path will allow me to become a pillar for them, and to thank them by making life more comfortable. (And then he bounces back to his previous enthusiastic demeanour, all wide, toothy grins and beaming eyes. Again he isn’t entirely satisfied, but no matter how many attempts he has it likely won’t get any better than this. And so Yein presses his hands together and bows his head to the lens before reaching forwards once more and fumbling with the buttons to end the recording.)

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SEON YEIN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KWON, HYUK  ▸  961110  ▸  UNDERGROUND SINGER  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

pineapple on pizza is great, losers.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈002〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈003〉CREATIVITY〈004〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  regretful.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  recovering.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  stronger.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •( * the camera has been recording him for a while by now but dean hasn’t said a word so far; his posture is slumped, his look bored. he’s not one for interviews or introductions, despises talking about himself or revealing unnecessary information to the public. he sits up, eventually, fingers rubbing at his nape as he begins to speak when he notices that he has no other option. ) hi? ( * his gaze wonders around the room, unsure what he’s supposed to talk about, what exactly is expected of him. ) i’m dean. i compose songs and upload them on my soundcloud account. check it out. ( * he falls silent again and adds a salute of his fingers, casually. )

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •( * another question he has to answer, another reason for dean to let out a sigh. he ponders for a while, actually wondering what exactly he is aspiring for. he speaks up after a few minutes of silence reigning once more. ) make music, help people with my music? i know there are many people out there who suffer from many things this society doesn’t allow them to speak about. i want my music to help them in those hard times and give them hope. i know hard things can be, how unfair they can be. ( * and with that, the video ends and dean is glad it’s over. )

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KWON HYUK !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KIM, GUNHAK  ▸  000426  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

build higher than you can reach, and keep going.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈001〉RAPPING   〈004〉
CHARISMA〈003〉CREATIVITY〈005〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  him.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  he.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  me.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Hey there, hows it hanging? [a cough from behind the camera, gunhak gave a small and started over and speaking in korean this time, giving the camera s polite bow] hello, my name is kim gun hak, also know as jason kim. i‘m a soon to be graduate from sopa, and on my way to hongik university where i will be studying architecture. [he shoved his hands into his pockets, forgoing all manners and giving the camera a smirk] i write music on the side, and have an interest in stage design. So maybe one day i’ll find my way on stage.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •As i said, i like stage design, and i think lyric writing is fun. [he shrugs, moving his eyes from the camera to the journals that are off to the side and out of view] i suppose my aspiration would be to have my art known to someone. Or many someones. Either because of something i designed, or something i wrote. I want my name to be out there and for people to see something and thing ‘kim gun hak made that’. Nothing big, but it’d be nice to end up in art history books maybe–is that too ambitious? [a carefree laugh is how the video ends]

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM GUNHAK !

• • • 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?  • • •

>>|song hangyeom {1MPULS3}:: 960717 :: future star :: house music dj |<<

** tw: language

— ❝  1MPULS3 ON THE FUCKING DECK. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::confused.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::exploring.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::triumphant.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ {` with a confused look on his face, hangyeom was hesitant to start speaking, unsure of whether the recording had actually started or the person behind the camera was just fucking with him. thankfully enough, there was this signal from the camera itself that he noticed, indicating that the video was indeed recording `::} 1MPULS3 ON THE FUCKING DECK. {` confidence was key to securing a spot in anything. or one of the keys to it as hangyeom believed, thus having fun himself as if he were actually on a platform to mix some tracks together `::} to be honest with you, i’m just doing this to challenge myself. shit, i mainly just fuck around on the platform as a dj, but i’m generally open to any type of challenge, this is included in that. of course, i don’t have high hopes for myself, but can’t back down. especially when i’m doing this just so that someone, won’t name names, would gather up the fucking courage to do it.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ {` the male in the spotlight kept going on and on, to the point where they just ended up rambling on their own talents. a good and bad trait to have, subjectively speaking `::} i mean, there are some people who do know the name 1MPULS3, but there can definitely be more. the name 1MPULS3 won’t go down, not while i’m around. {` hangyeom didn’t realize what he had just said. the dj was just busy spitting out confidence, that could be deemed as narcissism, but at times like these, he just simply doesn’t know when to stop `::} without the turntables, i don’t know what to do with my life. it’s my only passion that i know will be with me for as long as i live. but when it comes the time, i’ll figure out what i’ll do then. but for now, i wanna live in the now.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SONG HANGYEOM!

→  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?

>>|kim nahyun :: 970703 :: kt hopeful :: society lady |<<

— ❝  without the bad times we wouldn’t appreciate the good times. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::at the top. 
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: driven by ambition.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::making it big again. 

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ (` light eyes, light heart, light smile, voice bright. ) bonjour! i’m kim nahyun, twenty years old and i used to live in france–paris, to be exact. (` faint french accent adorns her speech–her trademark, her charm; a smile that transforms to a sweet grin blesses the lens of the camera, fingers wriggling in a wave. ) i used to be a gymnast, but quit a few years ago and now plan to make it big in the music business here in south korea. and when i say i plan to i mean that i will. (` entwined fingers rest in her lap, bright brown eyes travelling along the decorated wallpaper curtly prior their return to the camera. ) thank you for your time.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ bright lights, bright stages, bright fans with bright smiles who yell my name–young fame is good fame; it’s what i want to achieve. (` her words are not creative, soulful or deep, but they tell the truth, just like the curved smile on her lips and the twinkle in her brown doe eyes. )

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM NAHYUN!

→  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?

• •  YABUKI, NAKO  ▸  010301  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT/YOUTUBE BEAUTY VLOGGER  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

Sometimes you got to whine before you can roar.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈003〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈004〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  pressured into being what I didn’t want to be.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  a bird set free.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  my own self.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •As the video starts, you can see Nako with a big smile on her face. “ Hello everyone! ” you hear her say in perfected English, waving her hands rather happily. From the bottom of her chair, she’d grab a big piece of carton that holds many papers. She ripped the first one away, revealing her name in bright pink letters. “ I’m Yabuki Nako; it’s nice to meet you. ” Another piece of paper she rips away, but she had done it too harshly; accidentally two of them were ripped in half, and for a second she stares at them. A jumpcut happened, and she’s back to sitting normally. “ Please take good care of me; I’ll swear I’ll behave. ”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •The video opens cold with Nako looking to what’s in the distance, a sad smile on her face. “ To be honest, I want to inspire younger girls to be free. ” She’d ruffle her own hair, trying to keep herself relaxed. “ I want them to learn that they can reach what they want to become. It is because I am too reaching for something… ” A moment shows her doing some dance moves, and then she stands in the middle of the room. She’d put a finger on her lips, winking at whoever’s watching. “ A star is miles away, but I want to touch them to shine too. ”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, YABUKI NAKO !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  CHOU, TZUYU  ▸  991031  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR/FANSITE MASTER  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈003〉DANCING〈005〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈002〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  forgotten.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  daring.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  treasured.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •She adjusts her hair for what it seems to be the twelfth time. She still had her Hanlim Multi Art School uniform on from leaving class early, since there wasn’t anything left there that was particularly interesting. This, though? The exact opposite. “Okay Tzu, it’s rollin… - can you stop touching your hair?! You always do that when you’re nervous! Relax!” said a voice away from the camera, but perhaps this only made her even more of a nerve-wreck. For moments like these, the only thing that managed to pull her out from the trance was repeatedly chanted ‘be aggressive, be be aggressive’ in her head. Be aggressive, Tzuyu! “Hi, hello,” she waved, with a smile. “I’m Chou Tzuyu, I’m a 99’ liner and I …well, I’m a mess. I was born in Rome but honestly, I like to call myself a child of the world because, until Seoul, I’ve never stayed in the same country for more than two years. I’ve had ahm …extreme social anxiety before and the thing that helped me get through it was dancing and photography. Because I’ve finally found a place where I felt I belonged, I asked for my parents to emancipate me, so they could move to do their job stuff and I …well …I could chase after my own dreams. I’m a student of Hanlim Multi Art School, as you may see, and I’m enrolled in the Practical Dance Department. I transferred to it during my second year of high school when I finally decided to really pursue dancing. You’ll probably find me in Gangnam or near Hanlim, if I’m not wearing my uniform you might spot me wearing a tutu - but I’m really friendly so don’t be afraid to approach me!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“I used to think that I had no inspirations whatsoever. Nothing really made me excited before. I always knew that I shouldn’t get excited because in two years, I would be gone from that country.But now…"she bites her lips and stares into the camera, nervous? Sure. But it’s almost like an affirmation for her at this point.“I want to be an idol. I know you receive tapes like these every effin’ day, but I don’t think that at this point I can be anything else. I feel alive when I’m on the stage. I’m not a natural talented person, I wasn’t born with talent, but I am a hard worker and I can improve…if you let me grow, I’ll be a effin’ skyscraper.I promise”.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHOU TZUYU !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  CHONG, TINGYAN  ▸  991110  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

without struggle, success has no value.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈003〉CREATIVITY〈002〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  doubtful.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  on my way.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  sure.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •( ` she shouldn’t be nervous, yet sitting still in front of the camera brings an uneasy feeling to her stomach. elkie had spent the last day practicing what she would say exactly, working hard on getting down the pronunciations of each word exactly. she can do it. watching as the camera’s recording light clicks on, elkie’s breath suddenly hitches and she uses a quiet minute to collect herself — she’ll cut it out later. the teen brings a smile on her face and gives a short bow towards the camera. ) hello! my name is elkie chong and i’m a student from hong kong! ( ` there’s a pause, deliberate as she doesn’t want to rush her introduction. speaking carefully, the teen makes sure to pronounce each syllable correctly. mentally, she hopes her accent isn’t too strong or noticeable. ) i study at korea’s national university of arts in seoul, and i am working hard to achieve my dreams. please look favorably on me!

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •( ` the teenager sighes, shrugging slightly as she looks far off into the distance. ) i’ve always loved singing and since i was a little girl, i’ve wanted to become a famous singer. now, i guess it’s evolved into becoming an idol. ( ` elkie focuses back on the camera, forcing another smile to appear on her lips. she raises a fist to signify a ‘hwaiting’ gesture. ) although it’ll be tough, i know, i’ll keep working hard to get there and achieve that dream.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHONG TINGYAN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  KIM, NAMJOON  ▸  950218  ▸  CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

Hadn’t somebody said that perfect paranoia and perfect awareness were the same thing?

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈003〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈004〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  aimless.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  speaking out.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  undefeatable.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •‘~A wave of nicotine and smoke fills his lungs as the blonde male takes a deep inhale of his cigarette. He likes to think he’s not addicted to the nasty habit, but he knows that’s not the truth. He puffs out smoke almost as often as he inhales oxygen. He’s leaned back in his chair eyes fixated on the camera in front of him, a minute goes by before he finally offers up a greeting.~’ “I’m Namjoon, but you can call me Ian.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •‘~He’s never been one for the theatrics, so he never yearns for goals that are outside of his reach. His eyes are set on the obtainable. A modest house and a nice car. He wants to live comfortably doing something he loves, instead of working endlessly at some dead end job. These are all things he though about daily, but what he says instead is much more simple.~’ “I just want to be happy.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM NAMJOON !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  PARK, MINKYUN  ▸  951116  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

No matter what the art form, it’s all about self-expression!

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈003〉DANCING〈002〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈005〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  teaching myself a lesson.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  learning from my mistakes.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  true to myself!

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“Why do you want me to introduce myself,” Minkyun laughs at his younger sister while she holds her phone’s camera up to his face. “What are you doing! Okay, fine, you know me, I’m Park Minkyun, your loveable hyung. I’m an artist. I make a lot of things, and hopefully one day I’ll get paid to exhibit them. But for now I just post them on Instagram.” His laughter fades to a light chuckle.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“Minseo, I’m serious, if you’re uploading this to the internet– I just told you my aspiration, it’s to exhibit my art. Preferably at the MMCA, then I’d know I’d have made it for real. Do you think I could become their artist in residence? No I don’t want to be a singer… I know you liked when I sang in high school but that’s not part of my artistic practice any more. I’m all about the visual now,” he winks at his sister’s camera, “so I hope you got my whole outfit in the shot!”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, PARK MINKYUN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  AHN, HEEYEON  ▸  990101  ▸  YOUTUBE ARTIST/DESIGN STUDENT  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

these, our bodies, possessed by light. tell me we’ll never get used to it.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING〈004〉DANCING〈005〉RAPPING   〈001〉
CHARISMA〈003〉CREATIVITY〈002〉

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  dreamless.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  determined.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  deiformed.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •this is a trap, right? why do i have to introduce myself? is this a prank? punk’d? [ ` — inquires at the person behind the camera, glaring jokingly. ] all right, all right. [ ` — laughs good-naturedly. ] my name is ahn heeyeon, and i’m also a moderately successful youtuber named hani, so perhaps you’ve heard that name more often than my real name. i dance and sing, usually covers. i love k-pop, so there’s that, but i also have some other dances and songs. i choreograph some of them sometimes, but i’m not too good at coming up with original sequences. as for the songs, i also cover some english songs. this is pretty much becoming a talk about my channel… i’m sorry. heh. anyway, i also have a dog named mogu! he’s a super mini pom, white and active. i live and breathe with mogu. we stay in an apartment nearby my school. speaking of school, i’m attending k-arts at the moment, majoring in design. anyway, i think that’s about it? i would say i’m not so good at introducing myself because i tend to ramble. yeah, like this…

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •ahh, like what i want to do in life? you’re asking so much, aish. not like i have my life all figured out either, so it’s a difficult question. how dare you! reminding me of how messy my life is. [ ` — chuckles. ] all right, let me try. i don’t have a concrete plan as of current. just want to have a good life later, be it through dancing, singing, or design. design actually was a second choice, but i auditioned and didn’t get a callback, so there’s that. i’m thinking realistically speaking, i would love to go for a master’s degree later after finishing my bachelor degree here. maybe somewhere in the united kingdom? my grandparents from eomma’s side live there. it was also where my parents went to school. not for design, for sure, but i also want to be close to my grandparents in their old days. but if things happen to change for the better — or well, you know, the worse — i might try and become a singer again. or dancer. not a very lucrative choice, i know, but it’s nice, making a living from something that you like.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, AHN HEEYEON !

• • • 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?  • • •

>>|kang yebin {rena }:: 971029 :: sphere hopeful :: bowling alley/stationary store employee |<<

— ❝  You’re the only one who knows what’s best for yourself. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::a part of something.
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: going solo.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::shining bright.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ “–ke sure to get my good side.” the only things you can hear are scuffing noises before the picture slowly comes into focus on brightly lit room with minimal furnishings, just a bed, dresser, and a guitar case propped against the wall. yebin sits on the bed with a satisfied smile on her face. “‘lo,” she greets the camera. “the name’s kang yebin, but you might know me as rena.” brushing her hair back from her face, she leans forward with her hands clasped. “let’s see… i’m nineteen, graduated from SOPA recently. i work part time at a glow-in-the-dark bowling alley.” she pauses and throws up a peace sign. “two time bowling championship winner, by the way, but it’s no big deal.” still, she can’t help but sound smug. “i do some other stuff, but it’s not that important, really.” her eyes focus on the person behind the camera, then narrow imperceptibly before she says, “and… i used to be in a band.”

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ her expression shifts into something serious, almost hungry. wringing her hands together, her mouth quirks into a quick smile as she says, “music is my passion. hell, it’s the only thing i know without a doubt that i’m good at. really good. it’s all i want to do with my life.” she shrugs. “about the only thing i can do with my life, actually.” there is no plan b for yebin; this is it. “so that’s all: make music. touch people. maybe get successful doing it.” she falls silent for a second and breaks out of it with a sigh. “sure, there’s some people i’d like to prove something to, but i’m doing this for me, not them.” 

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KANG YEBIN!

→  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?

>>|kim jiyeon {luna }:: 981225 :: trc hopeful :: high school student |<<

— ❝  But you have to go down gracefully and the end has to be beautiful. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::damaged.
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: happy.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::perfect.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ Staring at the camera as they was getting everything, playing with her finger. Wondering how she gotten from walking home to school this audition thinking that she would never be in this chair again.. Pushing a piece of her and placing it behind her ear, watching everybody moving around getting everything ready she wondered how much longer will it take until their ready to get started. Soon one of the crew members came over to make sure the microphone was working and soon everything was a go. Watching the director give her a thumbs up, Luna let out a wide smile “Hello, My name is Kim Jiyeon but most people just call my Luna.” Placing her hands on her lap she took a deep breath before she continued “I’m 18 years old and currently a senior in High School. I have a passion for singing as well” What else is there for her to do. “And well that’s about it for me I guess.”

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ A small smile form on her face, “Since I was a little girl, I used to watch my mother on the stage many times. Seating back into the chair with her legs before staring back at the camera “ I always wanted to be on the stage just like her so you can say it’s an ambitious she taught me everything a known till this day from singing to dancing .Though many people used to tell me my dream won’t be a reality and always used to laugh right in my face  ” Looking around as the whole crew was just standing there watching her.” I want to aspire others around me as well,  and tell them to always dream big because it can always turn into reality. So I will do my best!”

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM JIYEON!

→  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?