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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? • • •
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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? • • •
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• • KIM, HYUNJONG ▸ 990723 ▸ BAKERY WORKER • •
ATRC HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.
impossible to forget, hard to remember.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING 〈003〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈001〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ aimless.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ drifting.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ something.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •what’s up, i’m kim hyunjong, but call me hyunkyung. ( * he lifts a hand, waving lazily towards nobody in particular. ) nice to meet you. anything else i should say? i don’t know. well, that’s it i guess. ( * he offers the camera a lopsided grin, flashing a quick peace sign. )
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •i mean i don’t know, why not, right? ( * he purses his lips as if suppressing the urge to laugh. a pause follows before he lets out a sigh. ) actually, my mom wanted me to try it out. she thinks i can make it if i set my mind to it and all that. ( * he grins sheepishly. ) i may not be the best at singing or rapping or any of that but it’s fun, and i think that’s important. but i don’t know. guess we’ll see.
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KIM HYUNJONG !
• • • ROOKIES! is a closed, literate KRP that follows the triumphs and heartaches of original characters living in Seoul and trying to find their way in the competitive world of K-Pop. From the struggles of training to the moment they finally debut and beyond, ROOKIES! takes you on the journey from starry-eyed dreamer to idol star. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • KANG, DANIEL ▸ 981210 ▸ SHOPPING MALL MODEL • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.
Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈001〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING 〈002〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈003〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ confined.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ soul-searching.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ celestial.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •How you doin’? { flashes his million-dollar smile even when there’s no one to watch him aside from the camera } My name’s Daniel. I’m nine– twenty, { cue an awkward laugh. he says “screw Korean age system” inside his mind at the same time } and I’m ready to take over the world, one groove at a time.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •{ being under the impression that he was auditioning to be a back dancer (oh boy, how wrong he is), it was easy to answer the question } I just wanna be on the stage and dance my heart out like any dancer would, y’know? Hopefully in the future I could be under the spotlight as the star of the night, too. { chuckles } Hopefully.
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, KANG DANIEL !
• • • ROOKIES! is a closed, literate KRP that follows the triumphs and heartaches of original characters living in Seoul and trying to find their way in the competitive world of K-Pop. From the struggles of training to the moment they finally debut and beyond, ROOKIES! takes you on the journey from starry-eyed dreamer to idol star. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • LEE, JUNYOUNG ▸ 970903 ▸ ASSISTANT BUYER • •
AKT HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.
show me the shape of your heart.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈003〉DANCING〈004〉RAPPING 〈002〉
CHARISMA〈005〉CREATIVITY〈001〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ weak.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ afraid.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ brave.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •{ — he shifts uncomfortably on his seat. was this really okay? for someone like him ; uneducated, untalented, unlucky ; could he really do it? } ah! hello! my name is lee junyoung! i’ll be turning 21 internationally this year, and, um… { — he trails off, biting down nervously on his lip. } i’m not really sure what to say now… a-ah, i’m happy to be here! i’ll do my best today, so please watch over me carefully!
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •ambitions…? { — his mind wanders once more. what does he want, anyway? why is he even here to begin with, when he can barely muster up the courage to believe he has any chance whatsoever? } i… want to be heard. i think. no! i know! that’s what i want! { — with a surge of courage rushing through his veins, he sits upright, nodding vigorously. } yes! i want to be seen! i want to be someone, to make something out of my life! that’s… ah. that’s a very selfish answer, isn’t it…?
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE JUNYOUNG !
• • • ROOKIES! is a closed, literate KRP that follows the triumphs and heartaches of original characters living in Seoul and trying to find their way in the competitive world of K-Pop. From the struggles of training to the moment they finally debut and beyond, ROOKIES! takes you on the journey from starry-eyed dreamer to idol star. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • NAM, TAEHYUN ▸ 940510 ▸ PART-TIMER • •
ASPHERE HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.
I rather be hated for who I am, rather than be loved for who I am not.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈004〉DANCING〈001〉RAPPING 〈003〉
CHARISMA〈002〉CREATIVITY〈005〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ tired.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ still tired.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ … probably still tired but hopefully with snacks.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •(/The video opens in what seems to be the roof of an old apartment building, zooming in on a squinting Taehyun, hunched over his acoustic guitar, head at a slight tilt) Are you sure it’s on? I don’t think it’s- (/A voice out of view reassures him-for the fourth time-that the camera is indeed on and they’ve been filming for the past ten minutes) Ah, ah, ah. Hello. Wait, no- Hey everyone- Nah, lame- Yo- (/He sighs in frustration, giving his head a shake) Alright, listen. I’m Taehyun. I’m 24. I’m from Seoul. I sing, I play guitar, and- (/*Hic–) And I- (/*Hiccup!) I- (/Unable to keep his cool, he bursts into a fit of nervous hiccups) Cut it- (/*Hic–) Off! (/Taehyun spills out of his seat, still clutching his guitar, hand reaching towards the lens before the screen finally cuts to black)
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •(/“Taehyun’s Audition Tape - Take 32” the same voice from an earlier take grumbles before phantom hands appear wave by the lens as a makeshift clapper) My ambitions… (/Taehyun strums idly at his guitar, sucking his teeth in annoyance) What kind of question is that even? I don’t know… (/Taehyun’s focus shifts to the person behind the camera) Is it in bad taste to say money? (/There’s a moment of silence before Taehyun snorts and turns his attention to the lens) Cash. Loads of it. So much that I never have to work again and can just play my guitar. In Spain. On a boat. A big one. All day long… (/He trails off, continuing his freestyle riff before his mis-strums and his pic goes flying towards the camera, missing it by just a few inches and instead richochets off his camera guy) Oh- My bad… Uh- Let’s just finish up now, ye- (/*Hiccup!)
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, NAM TAEHYUN !
• • • ROOKIES! is a closed, literate KRP that follows the triumphs and heartaches of original characters living in Seoul and trying to find their way in the competitive world of K-Pop. From the struggles of training to the moment they finally debut and beyond, ROOKIES! takes you on the journey from starry-eyed dreamer to idol star. THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • 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? • • •
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• • KIM, HYUNJIN ▸ 001115 ▸ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT • •
AFUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING.
i asked the darkness, ‘will i ever find my light?’
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈002〉DANCING〈005〉RAPPING 〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈003〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ soaring.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ falling.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ finding another way.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •( ` she feels slightly uncomfortable with a camera watching her every movement, but that is something she’s learned how to endure during her time as a ballet student. in fact, as a ballet student there were multiple cameras watching her every move to catch all of the mistakes or missteps she might’ve taken. despite how awkward it is for her to do this, she hasn’t shown signs. ` ) hello, my name is kim hyunjin. ( ` she gives a cute smile, eyes gleaming as if she was genuinely excited. the young girl gives a deep bow, tossing her hair over her shoulder as she stood straight again. smile. ` ) i’m seventeen years old, and i’m a student at the school of performing arts seoul! i was a former ballet student in new york city, but i moved to seoul about three years ago. i look forward to showing everything i have to offer! ( ` she almost cringes; that sounded a little weird — mostly forced. she hesitates, noting that there isn’t more to add, but she thinks she said too little. however she still smiles, cute and poised like a doll. ` ) thank you for this opportunity and please take care of me well!
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •i want to dance! ( ` it’s simple and she’s confident. truthfully, there isn’t more to it. since she was a young girl, she’s known all along that she wants to be a dancer. being able to convey emotions through the art of dance was something she wanted to do for anyone willing to watch. ` ) i like the idea of performing for other people, yes, but there is something about expressing yourself through your movements that i really like. i would like to dance for the rest of my life if i could. ( ` however, she is starting at the bottom again. after leaving new york city and relocating to seoul, she doesn’t know where to turn to for another opportunity to study at such a prestigious academy. spots are limited and her korean still needs a bit more work. ` ) one day i will be a professional dancer. it’s my goal to find the happiness i left back on a stage again.
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• • • 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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• • 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? • • •
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• • KIM, JUNGEUN ▸ 990210 ▸ UNI. STUDENT • •
AKT HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.
the carousel never stops turning.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈003〉RAPPING 〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈002〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ at that second star to the right.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ finding myself.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ my own star.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •(` she’s quietly prepared herself for the moment the camera began to roll, but her eyes still lit up with an alarm sounding off at the back of her head the moment she saw that infamous red light; knowing what this meant, the girl took a bow) hello, my name is kim jungeun. (` good thing she learned how to stop introducing herself as her other name, juliet– which was the other name her friends love to call her since last halloween) I’m from this very place, seoul, and I… actually hope everyone’s dressing warmly– it’s like the coldest week I’ve witnessed in a while. (` jungeun wrapped her arms around herself, holding back a shiver.)
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •okay, uh… (` it took her a few seconds to think of an answer to this question and it seemed like she was searching for her words when she finally did) there’s a lot of room for growth and I’m here to grow. I aspire to be a… brighter version of myself. I want to… beam, be the beacon of light for the ones I love.
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• • • 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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• • IM, NAYEON ▸ 970922 ▸ COLLEGE STUDENT • •
AROYAL HOPEFUL ON THE RISE.
go on. you’re a champion.
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈005〉DANCING〈002〉RAPPING 〈001〉
CHARISMA〈004〉CREATIVITY〈003〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ hurt.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ striving.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ shining.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • •(* her lips smack against each other with a fresh coat of pink lipstick covering their surface as she smiles while averting her attention to the camera in front of her.) hello, everyone! my name is im nayeon. (* she doesn’t dare mention how the last time she was introducing herself in front of the camera, she was in a group with four other girls, dolled up with makeup and straightened hair. but all that was short lived and now she had to repeat the process with a hum to sort her thoughts.) im a film major, music enthusiast, obsessed with makeup, lover of singing—and i’m basically good.. at anything so who wouldn’t like me? (* her shoulders shrug and a brighter smile plasters on her face before she flicks the pile hair in front of her shoulder behind her with her hand.)
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • •tw; implied thoughts of car crash
my aspirations.. (* she mutters under her breath while diverting her attention from the camera to the floor. dark memories cloud her thoughts. bright lights inch closer and closer to her, a scream can be heard from a far distance. pain shoots to her head, too much disappointment, too much time wasted. her leg was fine but was she?) easy. i want to be a singer. i want to be in the spotlight—i mean (* she furrows her eyebrows.) who wouldn’t want to see this face on television? i’ve got what it takes and probably more. (* her bunny teeth are exposed from her wide smile) i’m an inspiration to all those who want to be in this industry.
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• • • 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, 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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• • • 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,SOMIN ▸ 960606 ▸ DANCE STUDIO TEACHER • •
“Go hard or go home.”
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈001 〉DANCING〈004 〉RAPPING 〈003 〉
CHARISMA〈005 〉CREATIVITY〈002 〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ lost and unsure.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ running out of time.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ on stage once more.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • this introduction video numerous times before, so she wonders what she could do different from her past videos. A year ago, she had been like a lot child, and now she needs to show that she’s done quite a bit of growing up. Somin looks at the camera with a confident smile, her deep rapping tone rolling past her lips, “It don’t matter if you knew who I was before, I was just another eye sore.” She gestures with her hands as she raps, following the flow she’s created for her introduction. “I’m 23 and growing, soon I’m be under the lights and glowing. I’m Jeon Somin, I’m happy in my own skin. Dance is my first love, so don’t think I’m worried when push comes to shove.”
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • Her expression softens, like she’s recalling something at the thought of the question. What were her aspirations? “Once upon a time, I wanted to be the best dancer there was. At the time, I didn’t know what it was like to become an idol, as long as I was on stage dancing. But after I left my agency, I had to think about what it was that drew me to the stage. Was I really going to keep being satisfied by being a dancer and being someone’s back-up dancer? I think it was realizing how much I loved being on the stage, and sharing my love for music with the audience that makes me want to return to the stage so I can become an idol.”
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• • • 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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• • LEE,SEOYEON ▸ 000122 ▸ COLLEGE STUDENT • •
“i think that there is no correct answer to art. it is something that is subjective.” — kim jonghyun, 2015
▸ ▸ ▸ BEGINNER STATISTICS.
SINGING〈001 〉DANCING〈003 〉RAPPING 〈005 〉
CHARISMA〈002 〉CREATIVITY〈004 〉
I HAVE BEEN ▸ ▸ ▸ reckless.
I AM ▸ ▸ ▸ humbled.
I WILL BE ▸ ▸ ▸ admired.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHO AM I.
• • • looking into the camera, seoyeon suddenly feels shy. it’s the first time she’s ever been on camera (at least consciously) so she’s unsure of how she should stand. she gives a smile though, “hello! my name is lee seoyeon! i’m a 19 year old rapper living in seoul. i’ve lived in many places throughout my life. because of this i’m fluent in korean and japanese, and i’m also pretty good at english.” she teeters on her heels a moment, deciding what else she can say, “anyway i hope you’ll see my talent through this audition tape. i believe i am great, but i have the confidence that i can be even better. thank you for taking the time to watch this.” she gives one last smile before the video ends.
▸ ▸ ▸ WHY AM I HERE.
• • • “my ambitions huh?” seoyeon takes a minute to think about it. “i think i have a great work ethic in general, but it’s even better when i find something i love. i’ve been rapping for about two years now and it makes me excited to think of the future and just how great i can become.” she laughs awkwardly, “ah, does that seem a little arrogant?”
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▸ ▸ ▸ WELCOME TO ROOKIES, LEE SEOYEON !
• • • 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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