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• •  SONG, KYUNGIL  ▸  920825  ▸  UNEMPLOYED  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

What doesn’t kill you simply makes you stronger.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  aimless.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  purposeful.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  an explorer.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •His bow is stiff and awkward, and it’s clear to everyone that he isn’t accustomed to this yet. He tries to relax by smiling but all he manages to do is bare his teeth, and he can almost swear that he saw one of the lighting directors flinch at his “smile”. “Hi. My name is Kyungil. Song Kyungil, and I’m 25 years old. I’m a graduate of Sungkyul University as of 2014 and as of December 30th I’ve officially finished my Military conscription.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t weird being out in the real world.” He emphasizes the words real world with air quotes. “In fact, it almost feels surreal to me not seeing some of the familiar faces i’ve grown accustomed to. Though not having to stand at attention, or get up at the break of dawn is nice, you kind of miss the sense of community that only the military can give you. In all honesty my aspirations are the same as anyone else in my shoes would be, just get use to living a simple civilian life again.“

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SONG KYUNGIL !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  MYOUI, MINA  ▸  980815  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
ANOVA HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

towards the endless beginning, towards the true ending.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  lost.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  healing.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  a constellation.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“ i can start now, right?” head tilted towards the side, she looks at the individual standing behind the camera. a short pause ensues before she speaks again —— “ good day. ” brown hues fixate on the camera. her posture is relaxed as she speaks, her voice unfaltering. she pauses for a second, contemplating what else to say. “ my name is myoui mina. i am a university student.” a small smile is presented as she bows down. “ please take care of me. ”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“ i want to be able to shine on the stage. ” what a clichéd answer, she admits — how many times have they heard the same thing time and time again? not like it’s something she can help, though — they wanted the truth and that’s what she’s giving them. “ i just want to be able to do what i’ve always wanted to do. i’m aware of how challenging this path i’ve chosen will be, and i’m prepared. ” her voice begins to waver as she continues, eyes diverting to the side as she searches for the right words. “ …not only for my own sake, but also for the sake of someone dear to me who was not able to have the chance to stand on the stage. yes. that’s all i wanted to say. ”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, MYOUI MINA !

• • • 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, JINHEE  ▸  950905  ▸  BASKIN ROBBINS EMPLOYEE  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

i’m gonna always be the best thing you never had.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  played a fool.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  more than what i seem.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  the best thing you never had.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“ oppa, are you seriously putting the lens cap back on – seriously?” (` a frustrated sigh escapes her and there’s the sound of a scuffling coming from behind the lens before the camera focus on an empty room instead of just plain darkness. ) “ can you do this properly?” (` the sound is picked up from behind the camera, a sudden flick of long hair falling before the view of it - unfocused before it slips away. ) “ yes, i know what i’m wearing – oppa, this is the twenty first century and it is just a camera interview. no, this is not for a date and if it was, they’d be lucky i even gave them the time of day. stop trying to give me a sweater, it’s hot okay??” (` cue the entrance of a slight girl with a thin frame entering the camera view, tucking her hair back behind her ears and pushing a smile onto her lips. ) “ hmm, hi there!” (` a hand comes up in a fingered wave, eyes curling – even though she’s actually staring down her brother behind the camera and eyeing the way he’s approaching with the lens cap … again. ) “ if you put that lens cap on, so help me –” (` darkness floods the screen again and an indignant sound is heard from behind the lens cap. ) “ – you’ve gotta be kidding me.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •” the world isn’t fair, you know.” (` the statement is said so boldly and suddenly that it might be a bit confusing for those who don’t know her story, but finally, she just shrugs – and yes, when the camera zooms in, she’s wearing the sweater this time. ) “ the little, quiet people always get picked on because they’re little and they’re quiet. i think it’s silly, really stupid honestly – to hurt people just because they’re a little different, or because they’re hurting in a way you don’t understand. so that’s why i’m here.” (` her voice is a little stronger now, eyes brighter with an almost too quick shrug of her shoulders. ) “ how much do you think it’ll hurt when quiet girls you toyed with become the girl of your dreams? i wanna show the world that you don’t mess with girls.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM JINHEE !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  CHOI, YOOJUNG  ▸  990224  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
ANOVA HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

remember, this too will pass.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  alone.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  moving toward happiness.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  successful, no matter what comes my way.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •as the camera began rolling, the brunette’s expression lit up, fingers moving to brush away a strand of hair ― a nervous tick, she noted in her mind. “ah, hello ― my name is choi yoojung.” she introduced with a soft voice and a gentle smile. if one looked close enough, they could see her smile twitching with her nerves. “i’m eighteen and was born here in korea in changwon ― and i…” she paused, her eyes settling in the lens, licking at her lips before she let out a small chuckle and shrugged. “i’ve danced all my life. i love singing, rapping, dancing ― performing. i suppose you hear this all the time, but i love being on stage. believe i was born to be up there ― to perform. and i hope to prove that to you, given the chance.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •yoojung pouted her lips in thought, running a hand back through her hair. “i’ve always wanted to be on stage, really.” she replied sincerely. “when i was younger, i used to do dance competitions ― both individual competitions and group ones ― and it was just. amazing. to be on stage is like a whole new world, something that not everyone gets to experience in their life. so to be able to do that as my career? it would be…amazing. again.” she chuckled clasping her hands together in her lap before taking a breath. “i also…want to make an impact on other people. all these stars that i’ve listened to all my life ― they’re important to me. and they made me into the person i am today. they comforted me when i was sad or angry, but they also kept my spirits up whenever i’m already on that high road. and i want to be able to do that for someone. i want to pass on what i’ve already learned from idols in order to make other people feel that same happiness, no matter the situation life puts them in. there’s always reason to go on, you know?“

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHOI YOOJUNG !

• • • 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  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT/YOUTUBER  • •

“If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present”

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸   confused.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸   trying my best.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸   the best i can be.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •   hyunjin is more than used to being in front of the cameras, after all, she takes her time to film and edit youtube videos where her face is on full display… though an interview is a little bit different. you need to be serious and careful with what you say and mention, the girl has learned that sharing too much information isn’t something one should do. “hello, i’m hyunjin! i play the violin and make youtube videos on my free time”, she says, a bright smile on her lips as she tries to focus on the cameras and not seem nervous.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •   “ambitions?” hyunjin repeats, finger tapping on her chin as she thinks about what she might want to do in the future. well, there are endless possibilities and hyunjin is known for always changing what she wants to do… even though she likes to believe she’s way over that phase of her life. “maybe take part in a orchestra? i’ve seen my uncle play the piano and perform ever since i was young and.. i want to be like him”

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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?  • • •

• •  LEE, JENO  ▸  000423  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT/GS25 CASHIER  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  diminished.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  picking up the pieces.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  whole.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •there’s a smile on his lips and in his eyes, lilting and unassuming, even before the camera whirrs and a sleepy-eyed employee mouths a cue. the boy bends at the waist, hands folded against his stomach, the picture of practiced formality. “hello,” is the first word out of his mouth, buoyant. it could easily be mistaken as ‘shy,’ the way his gaze darts from side-to-side, clear hesitation stifled with sheepishly muted laughs; but there’s no tension in his body language. “my name’s lee jeno and i love to dance. my favorite flavor of ice cream is ‘mom is an alien,’ i wake up every day at five in the morning, and i’ve probably broken more bones than i’ve broken anything else in my lifetime.” he laughs again, reaching up to push his hair away from his face. “ah… wish i had something cooler to add, maybe some trophies to show off… but i just have me. in spite of what i’m lacking, i’ll work hard. please treat me well!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •for a flicker of a second, his features are fixed into contemplation, brows furrowed. the finger he’d placed on his chin falls back to his lap, hands folding over his knees. “my ambitions…” he trails off, and the tell-tale curve of his eyes is already overflowing with familiarity. “you know, to be completely honest… i just want to perform again.” there’s a distant glimmer in his gaze, and he lingers in silence for a second, reliving something ( a memory, maybe more than just that ) before reality jostles him awake. “yeah. it’d be nice to perform again, to take the stage confidently and boldly! to be able to say, ‘yes! this is my dream and i’m not afraid of where it will take me!’” the fist he’s pumped into the air falters a bit when he realizes how excited he’s gotten. “oops, haha… didn’t mean to get ahead of myself.” another grin - he’s generous with them. “i’ll work hard to become a performer people feel encouraged seeing.” the smile fades into something more resolute, determined. “i want to be a performer that loves to perform.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE JENO !

• • • 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,JIHOON ▸  971122  ▸  K-ARTS STUDENT  • •

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.”

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

SINGING›     04.  DANCING›     01.  RAPPING›     02.  
CHARISMA›     05.  CREATIVITY›     03.  

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸   unmotivated.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸   throwing myself out there.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸   doing what i do best.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •  (‘the blinking red light of the video camera watching his every move makes jihoon’s ego thrive. there’s no anxiety attack to prevent him from being himself, no churning feeling in his gut to fluster his words. it’s just him and his mind, a calm that in any other circumstances would be grounds to worry) “Hey, I’m Jihoon and I’m from Daegu. I’m a 22 year old student currently majoring in broadcasting at K-arts. (‘the stool he is perched upon is quite tall, long enough for his feet to not reach the floor entirely, option he abandons in favor of swinging his feet lightly in an onwards-backwards movement) “I have a lot of hobbies but what I like best is playing the drums and going to the gym. These bad boys can’t grow on their own you know. “ (‘he puts his bicep on display, face adorned by a cocky green before his entire face lights up with a good natured laugh) “I’m only kidding I swear, I have a lot more to work on but I’m getting there slowly but surely.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •  “Aspiration huh?” (‘his eyes travel from the floor to the person behind the camera, from his hands to his still swinging legs, motion he has gotten used to making in an entirely too short amount of time if he can be honest) “I haven’t thought about it much, not really you know. I’m taking life one day at a time. For now I’d like to graduate college, get my nagging grandma off my back, maybe get a job at a good company so she can brag about it.” (‘his laugh is lighthearted but there is a strain behind it, something he does his best to hide from prying eyes)

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE JIHOON !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  CHA,JUNHO  ▸  020709  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT  • •

every time my parents compare me to my siblings, i’m one step closer to joining the circus.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸   hiding who i am.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸   living in the shadows of my siblings.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸   free.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •   “should i start?” junho isn’t even looking directly at the camera before he focuses back with a bright smile that causes his eyes to crinkle. “hello, my name is cha junho but everyone calls me chacha! it’s a cute nickname, right?” he raises his hands into a double peace sign. “first things first, i’m a cancer and my blood type is a and i was born on july 9th. i can play both the flute and violin as well as beatbox. i’d say i’m decently good at sewing and i’ve got the sweetest sweet tooth like ever. hehehe.” he seems to trail off in his sentence. after a slight pause, junho laughs while shrugging his shoulders. “well, that’s all i got for right now but if you wanna know anything more about me, hit me up on my social media. chacha underscore junho!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •   “well, one thing’s for sure is that i don’t have aspirations like my older brother and sister. it’s sorta annoying because they have actual dreams of being a doctor and a lawyer. but as for me…?” junho hums a little as he giggles before his answer. “nope! nothing! i don’t even know what i’ll be eating for dinner later let alone what i’ll want to do in the future.” junho starts pouting but if anything, it just makes him look that much cuter. “i mean i hope to find my own dreams and chase them. that’d be the most ideal but so far whatever happens happens, right?”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHA JUNHO !

• • • 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?  • • •

>>| chittaphon leechaiyaponrkul {ten} :: 981031 :: trc hopeful :: barista at starbucks |<<

— ❝ dream by making and make by dreaming. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::naive.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::reckless.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::remembered.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ { ‘ he scratches the nape of his neck and shifts his weight from one foot to the other, before he peers into the camera lens and shoots a small smile } my name’s chittaphon leechaiyapornkul, but everyone calls me ten. i’m eighteen, and a student at sopa, currently working at starbucks, ‘cause who doesn’t like coffee, right? { ‘ another small smile and he lets his gaze slide away for a moment as he thinks } it’s pretty obvious but i’m from thailand, i was born in bangkok, and moved to seoul when i was fourteen. i like…cats. yeah, cats. that’s it, just cats. { ‘ if it wasn’t already obvious that he was joking he punctuated his sentence with a loud laugh and the brightest of the smiles he’d given so far }

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ aspiration… well i’d get a great kick out of the look on my dads face if i turned out as an idol. i never liked all the math and science and business shit. it’s either sports or… writing songs for me. i can’t remember when i first started writing them, and i don’t know why, but i just kind of did, and it’s one of the few things i really love to do. writing lyrics, and poems. i guess it’s the only outlet i really have. but yeah, i’d really love to disappoint my old man, that’d be hilarious. { ‘ he simply nods, chuckles to himself, then reaches up to turn off the camera, satisfied with all he’d said }

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHITTAPHON LEECHAIYAPONRKUL !

→  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?

>>|choi youngjae :: 960917 :: future star :: college student |<<

— ❝ it takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::lost.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::back.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ :: a somebody.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ ( / it’s his third time sitting in front of this camera and he doesn’t look any more relaxed than he did the first two times. but a smile lights up his face anyways, as if someone off screen signaled to him that the recording has begun. ) hello, ( / his voice doesn’t shake, but there’s a certain meek softness to it nonetheless. ) my name is choi youngjae. uh, i don’t know how many people remember me, but i’m glad to be back anyways. ( / he looks for help from whoever it is off screen, as if he’s already run out of things to say. ) i know.. that it’s going to be a long road ahead of me, and i’ve got mistakes to make up for, but i’m willing to put in the work.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ i’m the youngest son, after two extraordinary siblings. you might know my hyung and noona, a sports star and a respected doctor. i’m the one who was never quite as good as either of them. ( / it’s the most honest he’s ever been with this question, a sort of defeated slump in his shoulders as he speaks. ) i guess i want to prove i’m worth something? i think i was on the verge of it before, but i was too eager to make my parents happy before myself.. and it didn’t work out. i’ve been miserable these last few months. but it’s helped me know where i want to go, what path i want to take. so in the end, i guess it’s worth it?

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHOI YOUNGJAE !

→  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?

>>|jung chanwoo :: 980126 :: sphere hopeful :: college student |<<

— ❝  Yeah, I wish I’d been, I wish I’d been, a teen, teen idol. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::the bronze medal.
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: finding my own path.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::happy.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ His white smile is among the first things to come into focus as the camera adjusts to the scene. Chanwoo is clearly dressed to impress in a neatly ironed blue polo, khaki pants, and meticulously polished Oxfords, so much so that he seems out of place in a room full of jeans and old sports T-shirts. “Okay, state your name and give us a brief introduction" a voice calls out from behind the camera’s lens. ” o, okay.“ he responds sitting even more erect in the chair than he was before “Hello, my name is Jung Chanwoo and I’m 19 years old.” He stops, unsure of how to continue with a look of panic frozen on his face. This continues for a few seconds until the unidentified voice speaks up again “Are you in school? Do you have any hobbies? You don’t have to be nervous this is just a simple introduction to get to know you”. The teen hears but doesn’t comprehend and just nods a few times at the camera until the director yells cut.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ The recording takes a two minute intervention for both Chanwoo and the crew to reconvene and collect themselves. “Okay, Chanwoo tell us what brings you all the way from Seoul to audition with us?” There is a pause before he answers and he can tell from the crews faces that they expected him to freeze up again. “ Well, ” he starts carefully, “ I’m here because I want to perform. I’m not good at a lot of things, but something that I’ve always had a passion for is singing and though I don’t have much experience performing I want to follow my passions” The director speaks up once again “So you want to follow your passions? What do you think sets you apart from the other hundreds of kids here or millions of kids in the world who want to do the same? What makes you special?” his answer is quick and matter of fact  “honestly, I don’t know”.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG CHANWOO!

→  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?

>>|jang yeeun {yin }:: 991210 :: sphere hopeful :: university student/pianist |<<

— ❝  i feel the weight of the stars inside my throat. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::a sunset.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::nightfall.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::a sunrise.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ { the first thing you notice about her is that she is smiling – not just a pretty smile, the kind that can light up an entire city. } hello, i’m jang yeeun. { a respectful bow follows. } people usually call me yin. it’s because when i was little, my father would say my name too quickly – then it sort of caught on. um, i just turned eighteen and i’m currently a first year university student. i play the piano too – i’ve been playing since i was very young.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ i love to sing. { she eyes the camera seriously as she clasps her hands together. } it’s the only thing i want to do it for the rest of my life. i’ll never get tired of it. that’s how much i love it. { her breath catches, and the realization that she has become too somber causes her to laugh sheepishly. } um, my mother was a singer, actually. she really had a beautiful voice. i…want to captivate people the way she captivated me. { the smile returns. she rests her hands on her lap, nodding towards the camera. } thank you, it was a pleasure.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JANG YEEUN!

→  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?

• •  CHWE, HANSOL  ▸  980218  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

a truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  underestimated.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  creative.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  bright.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •[ / he bows in front of the camera, greeting them by waving both his hands excitedly– hello ] vernon is the name here or you may also call me hansol!, i was born in austria but i have traveled all over the world since i was young! [ / purses his lips ] well– i’ve always loved rapping and i hope to become a great rapper one day! also, i come up with my own pieces so composition is one of my favorites!

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •[ / there’s a camera panning on him, he gives off a nervous smile; ruffling his hair ] ah well– my dreams..? [ / takes a slight pause ] i’ve always wanted to be successful, be somewhere and just do what i’ve always wanted to do. [ / shrugs casually ] maybe i’m just starstruck but.. dreams do come true though, you’ve just got to work harder than most sometimes. live by this rule and you’ll get to see the fruits of success.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHWE HANSOL !

• • • 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, COCO  ▸  990805  ▸  TWITCH STREAMER/INSTAGRAMMER/UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

If your goal is to win then your worry shouldn’t be to lose.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  insecure.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  confused.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  stronger.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Coco stared at the camera for a while, then she finally smiled and leaned back. “My name is Lee Coco but please call me Coco,” she said with a cheerful voice. Coco has always put a lot of effort into what she is doing, and that you can clearly see now. Coco has now not slept for around 24 hours but still manages to look as awake and bright as ever. “…” the silence was spreading but Coco had nothing to say so she just clapped her hands and chuckled as an attempt to kill the silence.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“My ambitions?” Coco chuckled at the words. “They’re not very high,” she said with a broad smile on her face. “I guess I’m aiming for being the visual in an idol group,” she said as she smirked and ran her fingers through her hair. “After all, that is what I’m best at,” she said after a short pause. “Being pretty,” she continued.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE COCO !

• • • 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, DAHYUN  ▸  980920  ▸  YOUTUBER/‘FOOD CRITIC’  • •
ANOVA HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

i don’t like food, i love it – and if i don’t love it, i don’t swallow it.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  opulent.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  ambitious.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  known.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“oh; we’re really doing this?” she looks a little disinterested in the whole affair, leaning back against her seat with ease (and slight laziness). despite the aloof nature, the girl’s lips quirk up in a crooked, wry smile. “hah, okay then … i’m dahyun. from toronto.” she says, succinct and simple, but there’s something mesmerizing about her — something that makes you long to hear more. “people back home call me ninna, though, but nae works just fine.” she looks more and more relaxed at this point, lounging back in her seat as the cameraman looks on disapprovingly. “i have a youtube channel where i review food, do challenges, see whatever restaurant sells food most worth it at its price … whatever, you know? i just love food.” and now there’s something different about her, noticeable by the glint in her eye, the way she sits up a little straighter. “and … singing’s not too bad too, i guess.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •nae continues to lean back in her chair, but this time she seems to ponder over the question longer. “good question.” she remarks, indifference guising whatever actual contemplation may have run through her head. “well, my short term aspiration is to survey that free snack you promised. long term is something you’ll have to reach level 5 friend to attain.” and much to the cameraman’s annoyance, she yawns. “sorry, bud, but you’ve barely scratched level one.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM DAHYUN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  HUANG, GUANHENG  ▸  970928  ▸  UNI STUDENT/YOUTUBER  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Work hard to create the future.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  invisible.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  discarded.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  remembered.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •{ sitting, back straightened, he pushes his hair back, breathing a huff of air past his lips, before pulling a smile to his lips, clearly fake to those who look hard enough } my names huang guanheng, i’m 20 years old, and i’m from macau. i’m a university student studying music, vocal and production. i suppose you could also say i’m a youtuber, but that’s a little less serious, i suppose. { he finally flashes at least a half-real smile, re-positioning himself on the stool he’s sat on } i used to be in a band, but i recently left to pursue my own music, and for… distance problems. i’d like to pursue a career in music, hopefully performing it.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •hmmm, my ambitions… { his head hangs, hand sandwiched between his legs } music. anything music. i like to write music, and perform songs i’ve written. i like to convey emotion, relatable emotion, through songs. { he’s lost in thought for a moment, eyes glazed over, before he snaps back to reality, shaking his head a little } yeah. { a single nod, and genuine smile punctuate his affirming word } music is all i want to do.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, HUANG GUANHENG !

• • • 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 yunhyeong:: 960826 :: sphere hopeful :: movie theatre employee |<<

— ❝  We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::childish.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::growing. 
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::a role model.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ Hello I’m Yunhyeong and I’m twenty years old. I’m currently a full time student and a  part time movie enthusiast. There isn’t really much to say about myself, I’m just pretty much your basic kind of guy. I like listening to bad music, hanging out with friends, putting off homework  until the last minute, and eating greasy foods. 

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ Hmm… My aspiration. I guess my aspirations would be the same as other people’s aspirations. I simply want to be happy in whatever I do. What I want to do is a whole other question entirely *laughs* and  I think at the moment I’m too young to be thinking that far in to the future.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SONG YUNHYEONG!

→  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?

• •  YANG, HONGSEOK  ▸  970417  ▸  BUSBOY/COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

I will stand on the brightest stage so you can see me, where you are, you’ll find me.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  broken.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  searching.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  found.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Hongseok bowed respectively, rising with a bright smile, “I’m Yang Hongseok. I’m twenty-three years old.” He bit his lip as he thought about what to say next, “Uh, my life has been… interesting to say the least. Almost like a drama, but that’s not here or there. I have two amazing people in my life who care for me and only ever wanted the best for me. I work at a busboy at a busy restaurant to make ends meet while I go to K-Arts. I’ve always wanted to be an idol and I really hope I can introduce myself as Hongseok of some group someday. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •Hongseok bowed respectively, rising with a bright smile while waving both of his hands, “I’m Yang Hongseok. I’m twenty-three years old and I want to stand on the brightest stage that can hold a lot of people with a lot of cameras.” He laughed loudly, tilting over a bit with animated laughter. He waved his hands, “That sounded really narcissistic, didn’t it? I’m really not, I swear, but… I still want it. I want to be seen everywhere. I want people to point at my picture and go, Hongseok! I know him! Yeah….” He drifted off for a moment, staring at the floor before he smiled brightly again, “If I’m given the chance, I will work harder than everyone and I bet you hear that a lot. Guess I’ll have to work even harder, right? You won’t regret it.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, YANG HONGSEOK !

• • • 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 jinyoung :: 940922 :: future star :: noodle critic |<<

— ❝ Can I have two fingers of scotch, neat? ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::okay.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::alright.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::fine.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→[off camera: so, junior, is this your first time doing something like this?] (` jinyoung fidgets on the couch, smiles. ) yeah–on film at least. (` looks at the man to his right and nods. ) [off camera: why don’t you tell us something about yourself?] well, i’m a little nervous right now. i’m taking a break from school. i’m from philadelphia. just doing this to buy myself a plane ticket. uh, i like dancing. [off camera: are you flexible?] yeah, i can do the splits and stuff. [off camera: i think tony likes the sound of that.] (` tony smiles and jinyoung covers his face. his cheeks fill with color. )

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ [off camera: so you said you’re dong this for a plane ticket?] (` jinyoung nods. ) yeah, it seemed like a quick buck. [off camera: where do you plan on going?] well, i want to go to seoul. my mother’s from there–i have some family there. i want to set up a dance studio, maybe be a choreographer. i want to be rich and successful, really. i just need to focus and practice my ass off. [off camera: let’s hope this doesn’t go viral when you are.] (` he crosses his fingers, looks to tony. ) here’s to hoping.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, PARK JINYOUNG !

→  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?

>>|jung soyeon :: 960504 :: kt hopeful :: lounge singer |<<

— ❝ Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. - Salvador Dali. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::invisible
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::ambitious
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::famous

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→Soyeon smiles into the camera effortlessly. “Hello, my name is Jung Soyeon and I am twenty years old.” The girl speaks with a pretty voice, her smile not wavering even once. “I’m on my way to becoming a singer.” she continues boldly. “I love music and always have - my grandmother inspired me to start and so I grew up singing.” There’s a certain spark in her eyes. “Please take care of me well.” She finishes with a bow; her smile still beaming. But as soon as the camera is out and her grandmother looks away, the smile quickly fades and the girl sighs.

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ “I want to become a singer and be famous.” Soyeon starts, smiling again. “It’s my grandmother’s wish - but also mine.” The girl’s smile doesn’t look as bright as before and she brushes a strand of hair behind her ear. “Currently I’m a singer in a popular café around here.” With a charming expression - concealing how she actually feels - Soyeon continues talking about growing up surrounded by music until she bows a second time before the camera is turned off.

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG SOYEON !

→  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?