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• •  CHOI, MINKI  ▸  980214  ▸  BUSBOY/BARTENDER/COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

I wonder if one day I’ll be able to move your heart.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  afraid to try.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  trying to change.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  someone that will confidently stand in the spotlight.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Minki runs his hand nervously through his hair. He recently dyed it blonde. It was his neighbour’s suggestions and even though everyone has told him he looks good, he’s still not sure. But he’s supposed to be eye catching and he hopes this does the trick. “Hello,” he starts off, bowing his head before turning his best smile to the camera. “My name is Choi Minki and I’m a nineteen year old college student. There’s nothing that I love more than singing. It’s all I ever seen myself doing, so please treat me well.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“My ambitions?,” he asks, eyebrows momentarily rising as he pursues his lips. Despite having expected the question, there’s nothing practiced about Minki’s response. It’s clear from the way he nervously licks his pink lips as he momentarily looks away. There’s a hundred different answers running through his head and it almost seems like he won’t answer - his pause bordering on too long. But then there’s a soft smile tugging at his lips as he looks back up at the camera. “I guess the straight answer is that I’d like to debut,” and he chuckles lightly, glancing up at the camera through his lashes almost as if he’s sharing a secret with the prompter. “But I guess you’ve heard that before,” he says, not waiting for answer before he continues. “I just want to sing,” he admits after a pause, something wistful in his eyes as his voice becomes softer. “I want to sing on the biggest stage so that my songs will be heard by everyone.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, CHOI MINKI !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  YOON, DOWOON  ▸  981103  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Some people have to fight their families, others fight the world. I’m fighting a losing battle with my own body.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  weak.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  broken.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  reborn.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“Hello, my name is Yoon Dowoon.” A pause and Dowoon has to fight to keep the grimace off his face as his heart speeds up without permission. Whether this is just nerves or his condition raising its head again, he’s not sure. All he knows is that if he shows that weakness here, he’s done for. “I’m 18 years old and I was born with a congenital heart defect.” No need to go into the gory details. “In spite of that, I want to be an idol. I can already play the drums, but I want to try my hand and singing and dancing too!” He offers the camera a (slightly forced) smile. That sounded ok, right?

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“I want to make my little brother proud of me.” All previous nervousness shifts away to be replace with a serious look, Dowoon’s hand resting briefly on his chest as his heart settled into its ‘normal’ rhythm. “Because of how I am now, I’m not an older brother anyone could be proud of. If I succeed here, I’ll be Yoon Dowoon, the idol. Not Yoon Dowoon with the heart problem.” Swallowing past a lump in his throat, and blinking back tears, Dowoon nodded more to himself than to the camera. “If I can give him something to be proud of, nothing else matters.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, YOON DOWOON !

• • • 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, LUDA  ▸  970306  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT/LIBRARIAN  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

She sounds like someone who spends a lot of time in libraries, which are the best sorts of people.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  quiet.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  ambitious.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  heard.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Never would the blonde have thought that it could come to this. Of course she loved singing - and she had for years and years. But she always sang secretly, when no one else could hear her, so this auditioning tape really was a surprise for her and am of her friends and family. While some cheered her one, especially her older relatives were sceptical. A smile appeared on her face after she’d finished setting everything up and started the camera. “Hello!” she said, then bowed. “I am 20 year old Lee Luda.” for a second she paused and thought about the lines she’d prepared, deciding to not use them.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“My passion is singing - so of course I want to be a singer!” Luda chuckled a little. “I’ve been singing ever since I was little and now I want my voice to be heard. I know the path before me is difficult, but I know just as well that I can do it.” She nodded, falling back in thought for a moment. “I want to make my family proud and will show all those who doubt me, that a flower can only bloom when rained on first.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE LUDA !

• • • 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, SUNGKYUNG  ▸  940810  ▸  MUSICAL ACTRESS/YOUTUBER  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest. ― Hermann Hesse

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  myself.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  conquering.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  crowned.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •She prepares the camera, putting it over a high shelf so it will record her face and not her torso. It takes her a few minutes. The following pause is to decide whether she’s showing her elegant, composed side or her true persona that is only known by her friends and Youtube viewers. Button pressed, she stands in front of the camera and smile, waving her hands. “Hi! I’m Lee Sungkyung, also known by my English name Liv. I was born in Canada and moved to Seoul a few years ago. I’m twenty three years-old and I’m musical actress. Nice to meet you!” She says easily since she’s used talking to the camera for her Youtube videos.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“Ambitions?” She scratches her chin thoughtfully, trying to look for the right words to explain it. “I love the stage and I’m fortunate enough already, but I want to show my true colors, my very own personality in the stage, not portray someone else. My number one goal now is be able to share my inner thoughts through music.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE SUNGKYUNG !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  SEO, CHANGBIN  ▸  990811  ▸  COLLEGE STUDENT  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

if you want to know me, open your ears wide.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  trapped in the dark.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  striving for salvation.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  living in the light.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •he looks at his hands, which are folded, exhaling softly before looking up at the camera calmly. “my name is seo changbin. i turn 19 this year.” he doesn’t tell the camera, with its unforgiving red light that burns holes into him, that once upon a time, he was spear b, not seo changbin. instead, he pauses for a second or so, as if carefully considering his words. “i was part of the underground hip hop scene for a few years, but i took a hiatus to focus on my studies. my dream, however, has always been to become an idol.” he says this coolly, speaking to the camera as if it was listening. “i’m confident that i have what it takes.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“to be a source of strength to others. i want to help people through hard times.” his voice is firm and unwavering, and he continues without much hesitance. “this is what i do best, and this is where my passion is. for some time, i was afraid to chase after my dreams, and ended up wandering down a long, dark path with no direction. i want to guide people out of those hard times, like the idols before me.” he finally cracks a gentle smile, eyes softening. “i want to make the world a better place. i want people to know that they’re not alone when they search for their happiness.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SEO CHANGBIN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  SAKAJUL, CHONNASORN  ▸  981118  ▸  UNEMPLOYED  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

being normal is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸ trying hard.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸   trying even harder.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  truly magical.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •ah, hello there. { a large grin formed on her lips, her dark purple lipstick likely being the first thing that would catch anyone’s eye upon seeing the recording. she waved her hand once before allowing her hand to retreat to her lap, where she clasped the two of them together. after taking a short pause to smile at the camera lens, she finally continued. } i’m sorn. i’m nineteen years old and i’ve been dancing and doing gymnastics for the majority of my life. if i succeed, which i will, i won’t need to be telling you all of this stuff since you’ll already know it one day. for that reason, i figure i better not drag this out. why waste time, right? { she softly laughed, reaching a hand up to tuck her hair behind her ear. }

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •that’s an easy one. i’m a very ambitious person, so i could probably come up with all sorts of answers for this. { she shifted in her seat and gathered all of her hair before tossing it over her shoulder, then she cleared her throat. } i want to be a dancer. more specifically, an idol. not only do i love to dance, but i also enjoy singing. along with that, i desire to possibly learn another language, get more schooling, or even write a book. maybe it’ll be a poetry book… i have more ambitions, regarding making a difference and speaking out about the things that i believe in, but i suppose i’ve already rambled enough, so there’s that.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, SAKAJUL CHONNASORN !

• • • 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, DONGHAN  ▸  980703  ▸  BARISTA/CONVENIENCE STORE CLERK  • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Hearts rebuilt from hope resurrect dreams killed by hate.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  disappointing those I hold dear.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  fighting to succeed.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  become a son to be proud of.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •Donghan has prepared for this thoroughly, bought clean white sheets and a large flashlight for his recording setup. It’s not the most professional, but it’ll do, as there is no money to rent a proper studio plus camera. A phone is attached to a selfie-stick, held up inside the hole of a plastic outdoor table standing in the middle of the teenager’s room, aimed at the white sheet taped to the wall, lit up by the flashlight on the table. Donghan takes his position in front of the sheet, attempts at fixing some lines in his unsteamed button-up before clearing his throat, eyeing the camera. “Hello, my name is Kim Donghan, born in Busan and currently nineteen years old. I’m a dedicated worker with a passion for the entertainment business and I dream of one day becoming an inspiration like my idols have inspired me. My interest lays with producing music and singing, and now I shall sing a piece of one of my favorite songs; The Other by Lauv–”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“When I was little, there was no music played at my house,” Donghan starts, smiling briefly to himself as his gaze is shortly casted down at the ground. When he looks back at the camera, there is this sparkle within his eyes, something pure, a memory that fills him with motivation to this day. “One day, my grandparents took me to the city, and there was a busker at the park, had all this fancy electronica surrounding him and with a couple of button pushes, he created the most insane beats. I remember turning to my grandma and said ‘grannie, I want to do that too’. She laughed, patted my head and told me to work hard for my dreams. I think that was the day I decided to become a producer.” He halts, chuckles softly. “I was six years at the time.” After a content sigh, Donghan smiles at the camera again. “After I moved in with my grandparents, I’d be stuck watching performance shows like Music Bank and Mcountdown all day, absolutely fascinated by all the different groups and the music they’d created. So I started helping my grandparents out at their fish farm to gain some money in order to afford instruments and private tutoring. It has been a while since then, but with my gained expertise, I feel ready to enter the music industry now and make a name for myself.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM DONGHAN !

• • • 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?  • • •

• •  HAN, HAEBIN  ▸  960819  ▸  BUBBLE TEA EMPLOYEE  • •
ASPHERE HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

Truth and reality hurt, but you need to accept it for what it is.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  patient on my journey.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  thriving to become someone.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  accomplished for the world to see.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •The camera is rolling with Haebin showing her sweet smile with hands resting in her lap, “Hello!” bowing her and keeping the smile on her face. “My name is Han Haebin, currently employed at my parent’s café.” She then bit at her bottom lips trying to think of what small topic would fit best. “I have worked to help my parents since graduating high school and now I’ve realized that the dreams I’ve put on hold need to be expressed. I hope to do well and that you see a future with me in it.” There was another bow and her smile widening, happy to express some feelings. “Thank you.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • • “My ambitions?” It was something she hadn’t thought about in a long time. No one had really asked her other than her teachers years ago but then she remembered that she was filming this interview. It was a realization that there was a reason for this interview, “At first I wanted nothing more than to help my parents in their café. Now, I want to take a different path where I could one day be in a place where my parents no longer have to work. I know it will be hard work but my parents didn’t raise a quitter.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, HAN HAEBIN !

• • • 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, MYUNGJUN  ▸  960305  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT  • •
ASPHERE HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

he wasn’t afraid of being left, he was afraid of being forgotten.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  sleeping.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  dreaming.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  shining.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •the camera starts rolling, and a boy with bright eyes waves, his face breaking into a wide grin. next to him is a corgi with a red kerchief around its neck. “hello! my name is myungjun, and this is miso!” he introduces both of them, pointing at himself first and then at miso. his dog lets out a happy bark in response, and a soft laugh falls from myungjun’s lips. “i was born in busan, but i moved to seoul seven years ago to live with my grandparents,” he explains, though obviously leaving out some details. “i moved into my own apartment two years ago, adopted this little guy—” miso lets out another bark, as if he understands his owner is talking about him. “—and i’m attending k-arts, so i’d say life is going pretty well for me right now!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •myungjun falls silent, and his hand reaches for his dog, who quickly leans into his touch. the silence doesn’t last long; he doesn’t need more than a few seconds to think about it. “i’m an aspiring artist,” he says. “i want to become better than i am now, and i hope i can inspire someone with my art someday. that is my dream.” myungjun retreats his hand, and miso looks up at him. his eyes fall and a barely audible sigh can be heard. the smile from before is gone now, too. “i want to leave my mark on this world. i want people to remember me when i’m no longer here,” he muses, his voice soft. “ah… but what am i saying?” a smile tugs at the corners of his mouth, and he looks back up at the camera. “i’m sorry. thanks for watching.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM MYUNGJUN !

• • • 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, JOOHYUK  ▸  980222  ▸  UNIVERSITY STUDENT/TATTOO ARTIST  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

With everything mapped out. Blueprints to illustrate every fine line detailed. Now for the execution.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  discarded.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  proud.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  unforgettable.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •I’m Nam Joohyuk, twenty-years old next month and an architecture student from SNU. [/bowing down politely, making his old lady proud like that.] I’ve been singing ever since I was a kid and recently I’ve been doing a few model gigs. Mostly the runways though. My bro -I mean a good friend of mine told me to give this a shot, auditions don’t necessarily mean I got the job. But it’s worth a try anyways. Besides, what have I got to lose right?.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •Initially I started singing for my grandma. [/he shrugs stating the fact, there was no point hiding the truth.] Even until now, I’m doing this for her. Except somewhere along the line, I suppose I started doing all this for me too. [/gaze moving from the camera to somewhere far away, only to refocus.] I don’t really know where I’m going with all this, but as long as I’ve got a purpose - which is for my enjoyment and my grandma’s, I don’t see why I shouldn’t give this whole ‘idol’ thing ago.

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, NAM JOOHYUK !

• • • 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 yein :: 980810 :: trc hopeful :: university student |<<

— ❝  If you know you are giving your best effort, you’ll never have any reason for regrets.” ❞ - Naveen Jain

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::struggling.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::learning. 
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::accomplished.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ This is a scene that she’s familiar with: the room is dark, save for the bright lights focused on the little chair in the center of the room, where she gratefully takes a seat and fixes a wide, gummy smile at the camera directly in front of her, already aware of where to look. “Should I start now?” A quiet confirmation is all she needs, the enthusiasm and excitement of the situation bubbling forth uncontrollably, as always. “Hello! This is Jung Yein, aged 19, currently attending Ewha Womans University. I was born in Busan, and moved to Seoul when I was 11. I’m told I often slip up and use satoori without realizing, but shall I try to show you it now?“ She tilts her head, acknowledging the negative response with a careless giggle.” No? Okay, then; please anticipate more of my charms soon!“

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ That’s apparently the perfect segue to the next question, which seems simple enough, but prompts a lengthier pause as Yein collects herself and arranges her expression to reflect the seriousness she felt the situation demanded. “I want to help people. I hope to become a person who can touch other’s lives in many ways, and I want to do so by performing for them. This is probably…No, it’s definitely my greatest wish to stand on stage, and hopefully inspire others to achieve their dreams.”

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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG 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?

>>|kang yebin :: 010303 :: future star :: high school student |<<

— ❝  with a glance she drowns you in the ocean in your chest. ❞

ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::forgotten.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::lost.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::found.

Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?

→ { - she’s used to these interviews by now. even if she hadn’t practiced enough at school - which she has - it’s not like she’s particularly worried about the results. it’s okay if she doesn’t get the part, as long as she can keep on dancing somewhere else. } “hello! i’m kang yebin.” { - she bows deeply and offers a well-rehearsed smile. maybe it’s enough to convince the people on the other side of the lens. } “i’m sixteen years old and i would like to be considered for your company. please kindly watch over me from now on.“ 

Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?

→ "i would like to dance.” { - she answers simply and with a half-smile still playing on her lips. the woman interviewing her clearly doesn’t seem satisfied by such a short sentence, though, so she takes a while thinking of how to expand on her statement. } “dancing is my passion; i’ve been doing it my whole life, and i don’t see myself doing anything else in the future. i love dancing, and i would like to inspire others to dance as well.” { - it’s an exaggeration, of course, but no one needs to know. }  

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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?

• •  KWON, EUNBI  ▸  950927  ▸  SECRETARY/PART TIME BAR LOUNGE SINGER  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

i would rather have a body full of scars and a head full of memories than a life of regrets and perfect skin.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  unsure.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  taking chances.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  trying to make things work.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •she stares at the camera in question, unsure of where to start— what to say, how to act, where to look. she doesn’t really like this, filming herself. no, she’s grown used to a real presence, a living audiance looking at her anytime she puts on her social, performance face. “let’s get it…” she mumbles to herself quietly, noting to edit that bit out from the video later. she waits for a moment, breaths, and what she’s been told is her winning smile appears. “hello, i’m kwon eunbi,” she starts, features soft. “i work as an office secretary and…i like brushing up on guitar in my spare time.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“if i’m being honest, i don’t really know what i want.” she answers plainly, nodding slightly. that’s all she wants to say, all she feels she can say. “i’m still trying to figure some things out, so who knows what i’ll have any clear goals.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KWON EUNBI !

• • • 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  ▸  990406  ▸  HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE  • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

i’ll be brave, so you don’t have to be.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  lacking.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  working hard.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  someone who others look to for strength.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“something about me?” hyunjin laughs lightly, a hint of nervousness in her voice. it’s like she’s suddenly reliving every first day of school she’s had to go through (man, how many of those are under her belt now?), how she has to face the awkward silence that comes after the dreaded question. hyunjin has her hands resting in her lap, twisting and pulling at her own fingers because she’s not really sure what to do with them. “um, i’m hyunjin! i’m nineteen, and, well…” she begins, trailing off. it takes her a second to think of something. “i’m good at working hard?” she’s grinning to herself, still chuckling nervously, eyebrows turned upward. this doesn’t sound like a great start. “i may not be the best right now, but you can count on me to give it my all from here on out.”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •hyunjin finds it hard to answer the questions ‘what do you want to be? what do you want to do when you grow up?’ whenever she’s faced with them; especially now, sitting in front of a camera and lights in front of her. she chews on her lip, taking the time to breathe in, then let out the air in a long exhale. “to be honest? i don’t really know.” she decides to say first, offering the interviewer an easygoing, apologetic look. hyunjin’s shoulders sag as she continues. “i want to be an idol, but i can’t tell you what i really want to do with that. what do i want out of it? i don’t care that much for the fame and fortune. those are the perks, but there’s a lot of hard work that goes into this, right? so i think if anything, i want to be an inspiration and motivator for people who might be like me and not know what they want.”

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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?  • • •

• •  RYU, SUJEONG  ▸  981119  ▸  STUDENT/CARETAKER AT PET STORE  • •
AKT HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.

to be careful with people and with words was a rare and beautiful thing.

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  pained.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  stronger.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  the best.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“hello,” she smiles, waving to the camera. she blinks and bites at her lower lip, thinking of exactly what to say at a time like this. “i’m ryu sujeong. uhm… i’m currently majoring in business and well, i love to sing.” how did people do this? “i write my own stuff sometimes. i mean, i’m still working on it. but maybe one day i can share it with everyone.” at that moment, her cat jumps on her legs and just as sujeong attempts to pet it, it scratches her, making sujeong yell out.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •"i really would just like to share my music with everyone one day. i mean, that’s my own… secret, personal goal,” her eyes falter downwards towards her feet before she smiles, “but overall. i just want to help my family. with everything. even if it means giving up what i want to do.”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, RYU SUJEONG !

• • • 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, JIMIN  ▸  970705  ▸  FASHION MAGAZINE MODEL  • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.

Never ever underestimate the importance of having fun!

▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.

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

I HAVE BEEN  ▸ ▸ ▸  learning.
I AM  ▸ ▸ ▸  growing.
I WILL BE  ▸ ▸ ▸  independent.

▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.

• • •“What’s good everyone? It’s ya girl, Jamie!” Oh, wait she should probably use her real name for this, shouldn’t she? When even your own parents called out by your nickname 24/7, it was easy for the girl to actually FORGET her actual name. “My bad, I’m Park Jimin, but call me Jamie. Everyone else does. I’m 21 years young and I’m currently a model and I do song and dance covers on YouTube. Check ‘em out!”

▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.

• • •“Hmmm, is it dumb to say I want to be an idol 'just because?’ Because I don’t have any fancy or tragic backstory for you, really.” Shrugging and offering the camera a grin, Jamie nodded. “I KNOW I’m a good singer and dancer. So why shouldn’t I try being an idol?”

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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, PARK JIMIN !

• • • 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?  • • •