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• • KIM,JUNMYEON (JUNE) ▸ 970321 ▸ MODEL • •
“like a phoenix, from ashes we rise..”
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING› 04. DANCING› 03. RAPPING› 01.
CHARISMA› 05. CREATIVITY› 02.
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ a lost boy in an endless maze.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ slowly, but surely finding myself.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ something i could have never predicted.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • “Me? Oh boy, okay, heh– I’m… ah, is it rolling? Okay, okay– No no! I’m okay, I promise. I don’t need any water, but thank you for asking.” He clears his throat a few times, clearly lying about that water. “Hello–…. Hi. I’m Kim Junmyeon! Yes, that’s my name. Very plain, I guess. Like a plain bagel, you know. But, I’m good at some things, like building stuff. I like taking pictures too, they look nice when I really try hard to get the right focus. So, I’m a plain bagel, but with fancy herb and garlic cream cheese on it. I’ve been told I’m quite handsome, but I never believed it until girls started staring at me really… overtly…” He looks away, blooshing profusely. “That’s so embarrassing, ah– I’m just a plain boy, you know? I’m nothing to ogle at. I don’t mean to ramble! I’m sorry, maybe we should start over?”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “An actor!!! Woops–” He smiles rather sheepishly, his shoulders creeping up to meet his ears. “I don’t really talk about it. No one knows– I love dramas though, I grew up watching them, I never miss a single episode when I watch them! I love a hopeless love story becoming hopeful. I guess you could call me a romantic? I just find those stories so inspirational and I cherish them. Whenever I’m alone I just… watch them, and I feel better. Is that lame? Probably– I’m very lame, heh. I’d like to help someone the way dramas helped me though. I’d like for people like me to know they aren’t alone.”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM JUNMYEON !
• • • 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? • • •
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• • KIM,NAYOUNG (IRINA) ▸ 970909 ▸ MODEL/YOUTUBER • •
“I do it because I like it, not for anyone else’s approval.”
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING› 02. DANCING› 04. RAPPING› 01.
CHARISMA› 05. CREATIVITY› 03.
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ fragile.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ evolving.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ successful.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • *( the picture slowly comes into focus revealing a smiling girl with long black hair. ) “hello! my korean name is kim nayoung but I’ve lived in russia since I was very, very young so I go by irina instead.” *( she waves her hands as way of greeting, her smile practically beaming. ) “I moved to seoul just after high school to further pursue my modelling career, though I’ve been in the industry since I’ve been about… ten?” *( irina giggles softly, shaking her head slightly. ) “as well as being a model, you can find me on youtube where I mostly do vlogs and mukbangs. on occasion you’ll find a dance cover.” *( she tilts her head to the side appearing to be in thought but is quick to smile once more. ) “and that’s me in twenty seconds!”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “as-pee-ray-shon? I’m sorry, but what is that word…? oh! oh, okay, I understand now!” *( irina claps her hands together gleefully, her eyes becoming crescent moons as she smiles broadly. ) “hmm… my ambitions… well, I would like to be successful.” *( she laughs slightly, her shoulders coming up in a small shrug. ) “I know that that’s a pretty broad statement but… that’s what I want to be. By successful I mean I want my life to be pretty steady so that I can repay my parents for all the hard work they’ve done to provide me with all these opportunities in life.” *( her smile is soft, sincere, as she brushes some of her hair behind her ear. ) “My mama and papa are my whole entire world.”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM NAYOUNG !
• • • 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? • • •
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• • JUNG,SOOYEON ▸ 890418 ▸ VOCAL COACH/JEWLERY CRAFTER • •
For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈005 〉DANCING〈002 〉RAPPING 〈001 〉
CHARISMA〈003 〉CREATIVITY〈004 〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ fortunate.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ productive.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ successful.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • The woman clears her throat quietly, a last chance to gather her thoughts before speaking, “Hello!” She smiles brightly, “My name is Jung Sooyeon. I am thirty years old and currently work as an independent vocal coach. I have a unique skillset and personality to match it. Thanks to several years of professional training, I am confident in my ability to help anyone improve.” She half-laughs, leaning back into her chair with ease. “You can find me online, or at the local theatre.”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “I like to think my ambitions are simple…” Jessica falls silent for a moment, recalling a memory that makes her unsure, “I want to work enough to be able to retire and live well with the person that I love.”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG SOOYEON !
• • • 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? • • •
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• • JEON,SOMI ▸ 010309 ▸ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT • •
“too low they build, who build beneath the stars.”
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈003 〉DANCING〈004 〉RAPPING 〈001 〉
CHARISMA〈005 〉CREATIVITY〈002 〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ inspired.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ supportive.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ the protagonist.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • { ` * listening to instructions that had been given previously, a bright smile flickers slowly across her features when given the cue to begin. } hello! my name is jeon somi, and i’m currently 18 years old internationally. { ` * understanding that the company will keep her introduction on file prompts her to enunciate clearly, shoulders back and head held high. a beat of silence is granted to prevent the natural urge to ramble incoherently, and she speaks animatedly. } i’m attending hanlim multi arts school as a practical music and vocal major, but this will be my final year. it’s a little bit scary and i’m not entirely sure what my next step will be, but my focus is definitely on improving my current skills and learning new things!
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • my ultimate goal is to become an idol singer like my own idols. { ` * a trite answer, but the undeniable truth. she hopes her sincerity radiates in her words, punctuating her desperation to achieve her dreams with exaggerated cheer. } when i learned the definition of ‘idol’, it interested me. i’m a fan and that was enough for a long time, but i think it would be a disservice to the ones who inspired me if i didn’t even try to pursue something more. { ` * careful thought is given to her words, not wanting any room for any doubt as to the depths of her determination. supporting her idols wouldn’t be her single defining trait; she wanted to shine just the same way. } one day, i hope to encourage others in the same way, because i think it’s important to set an example and show someone that might be similar to me that they can also do anything they have their heart set on, as long as they work hard for it. { ` * a sheepish smile successfully cuts through the seriousness of the moment and she adds humorously. } i also want to meet kt lee. she’s super talented!
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JEON SOMI !
• • • 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? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • WONG,YUKHEI ▸ 000125 ▸ UNIVERSITY STUDENT • •
“Sometimes you’re the protagonist and someone else is the hero.” —A.D. Posey
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈001 〉DANCING〈004 〉RAPPING 〈003 〉
CHARISMA〈005 〉CREATIVITY〈002 〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ a supporting character.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ more than that.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ the main character.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • the setup feels vaguely familiar: a stool positioned just a couple of meters away from a camera mounted to a tripod. there’s a blank sheet strung up behind the stool, like a plain backdrop. it looks like every other audition he’s ever done, sans a script .he settles onto the seat prepared for him, and stares into the lens trained on his face. the blinking red light that indicates active recording doesn’t even bother him anymore. “hey, sup!” lucas speaks in english, because he’s still struggling with his korean despite being in the country for a year now. “the name’s wong yukhei, or better known as lucas. you might have seen me in some hollywood movies, but i think my favourite one was avatar: the last airbender.” he mimics the hand gestures that he had during that film as his role earthbender boy.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “i’ve actually been a fan of kpop for a while,” he admits. there isn’t a hint of shame in his voice or on his features. “acting was fun, but there are some things that didn’t work out the way i had hoped.” lucas thinks back to all the characters he’s played, variances of ‘younger x’ one time roles. and those were only if he was lucky enough to get something that wasn’t just titled ‘extra number 4.’with his knowledge of kpop, lucas knows that idols sometimes go on to star in dramas. that’s his dream, he imagines. by day he could be a suave male lead, and by night he could stand in front of thousands of girls who were screaming his name. that’s the dream. “i want to be just like chae jinseok. he was in myname, right? and now he’s this cool actor. i won’t rest until i’ll be the next chaejin.”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, WONG YUKHEI !
• • • 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? • • •
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• • KIM,WOOSUNG ▸ 970225 ▸ PERFORMANCE PIANIST/MMA STUDIO INSTRUCTOR • •
“ i heard you like bad guys… you’re in luck. i’m bad at everything. ”
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈001 〉RAPPING 〈002 〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈003〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ complacent.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ reckless.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ living life to the fullest.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • he is relaxed against his chair, his eyes, a grey-hazel thanks to the power of contacts, peeking out between the fringe of his wavy white-blond bangs. he blows them out of his face and flashes a small smile at the camera. his hands rest on his knees, skin peeking through the ripped holes. “hi! my name is sammy. i’m twenty-one, just graduated from uni,” he pauses, lips pursed as he hums in thought, his one dimple popping out. “i lived in america for most of my life, after four years i’m still going through culture shock,” he laughs easily, rubbing the back of his neck. “not complaining though, the seoul music scene is poppin’,” he states, smiling his toothy grin at the camera, “i think i’m in love. i’ll be sticking around for a while.”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “world domination,” he deadpans at the camera, immediately after being asked the question. there’s a beat of silence before he breaks out into a laugh, head ducking down briefly, almost as if he’s being bashful. but he lifts his head slightly, peeking at the camera, grin still in place before he straightens back up into his previously relaxed pose. “musically that is. it’d be cool to do shows all over the world… if i break into the music industry that is. the current idols… they look pretty cool up on those ads in time squares and shi–” he catches himself in time and immediately corrects it– “stuff. stuff like that seems nice. it’d be pretty dope seeing my face blown up on a billboard in times square too, y’know?” he whistles lowly. “either way, if i end up singing somewhere i’ll be happy.”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM WOOSUNG !
• • • 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? • • •
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>>|jackson wang {jay} :: 960328 :: royal hopeful :: college student / librarian |<<
— ❝ hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all. ❞
ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ :: hurt.
ɪ ᴀᴍ ::healing.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ :: happy.
Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?
→ ( : his heart pulses faster as each second passes. he doesn’t know why he’s nervous, but he knows he wants this to be over and done with) my name is wang jackson and i have been lost. ( : he sighs, fidgeting in his chair a bit as his eyes travel from the camera lens to the nowhere) i was born in hong kong, lived in new york for most of my life with my father and brother, and you know, a bunch of crap has happened to me but here i am, still breathing, living, sitting in front of a camera. i came to korea to pursue my dream and i know i’m lacking in many areas, but it won’t hurt to try everything and anything necessary to be better. ( : eyes shift back at the camera and he scratches his left temple) i also know that i want this to be over. but, i guess the last thing that i will say is, people need a wang jackson in their lives. i swear it won’t be that bad and i promise i can be a nice guy.
Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?
→ ( : ambitions? how would he describe his ambitions? his eyes almost glare at the shiny glass in front of him before coming to a conclusion people would watch this and judge him) my goal is to make it big enough in this place–korea–so once day my grandparents will be able to turn on the television and see my face. i told them that was going to happen and so i guess i should keep my promise, no? my whole life was full of disappointments and other people’s problems and now it’s my turn to get what i want. ( : he flashes back to the memory of his grandparents waiting for him at the airport after his mother left for europe) besides my grandparents, i want to show some people that their son and brother is having a better life without them.
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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JACKSON WANG !
→ 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?
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>>|jung woosung :: 970102 :: trc hopeful :: college student / aspiring artist |<<
— ❝ Live life to the fullest. ❞
ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ::here.
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: a living life.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ::myself.
Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?
→ The air is still around him as the timer counts down, 5…4…3…2…1… , each number descending until finally…0 is reached. He clears his throat briefly before introducing himself. “Hello, My name is Jung Woosung and Im nineteen years old” The male speaks, as his body leans forward to the microphone. He clears his throat once again before reaching up and tagging at the rim of his goofy. The formal situation making him nervous.. “ You’ll have to excuse me , I’m not use to this” He pauses “well, used to being on camera - that is.” A chuckle slips from his lips at the absurdity of the situation “I’m really not like this normally.
Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?
→ “Art” The male says as his voice fills the still air around him. “Art is my aspiration. I’m not the kind of guy who likes flashy things. I’m not into big cars or fancy clothes, I’m not even doing this for the money. All I want is to make art that touches people and makes them experience it,and really feel it. Whether that’s behind a canvas or in front of a camera.
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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG WOOSUNG !
→ 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?
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>>| 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?
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>>|jung jinyoung :: 981118 :: future star :: construction worker / street musician |<<
— ❝ am I the devil, or an angel? you’ll never know. ❞
ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ :: running away.
ɪ ᴀᴍ :: getting better.
ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ :: having a home to live.
Wʜᴏ ᴀᴍ ɪ?
→ “Do I really have to do this?” He formed his lips into a disagreeing pout. He wasn’t feeling this. Anyways, he turned to the camera, a forced smile on his smile, after a ‘yes’ was heard as answer to his question. “Yo, I’m Jinyoung. Construction worker, and part-time street musician. I also know how to steal anything you want, so if you need something you can’t get, hit me up.” There was a loud shout of his name, and him raising his eyebrows, and opening his arms to the person, as if to say ‘what did I do?’ and the screen fades to black.
Wʜʏ ᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴇʀᴇ?
→ “I wanna get rich! Have a home, have babies. One girl, one boy. Cars are cool, maybe three of them. A private jet? Oh-oh, what about my own submarine.” A voice coming from behind the camera: “Jinyoung, please be serious.” The boy rolled his eyes, and shrugged his shoulders. “I wanna have a home to stay longer than 6 years in. I also wish for my sister to be happy…cut that out, that’s way too cheesy.”
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>> WELCOME TO ROOKIES, JUNG 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?
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>>|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?
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>>|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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>>|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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>>|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!
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>>|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?
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>>|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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>>|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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• • 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? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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