the day is turning out more and more surprising by the minute. first the little field trip, the notice of the next evaluation-- the fact it’s basically a competition and on top of that-- they’re interacting throughout all of the big companies too. yuji notices a few familiar faces, and once they’re released to explore, yuji darts out like a shark to blood in the water.
as she peruses through the plethora of trainees exploring the campus, she wonders what this little competition is going to even lead to. another competition? what’s going to be different? what’s going to happen if they do win? wonders why they brought up next gen in the first place. wonders if something is going to be connected that way.
yuji’s tugged out of her thoughts when one of those aforementioned familiar faces pop up. blinking quickly, the corner of her mouth twitches into a slight smirk, and she changes her direction to go towards the man. “well, well, well.” she says slowly, arms lifting to cross as she approaches saem. cocks her head to the side as she slows to a stop near him, one brow raising. “fancy seeing you here. what a small world.” yuji muses.
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“it’s kind of ironic, don’t you think? i’m at a kpop company and going through a kpop bootcamp.” the whole idea had made chaerin sort of chuckle as she shook her head at the couple of lessons she had already attended so far. if she were to be completely honest, she was a little jealous of the other trainees and what they received. some of the tasks seemed more on brand with herself, but then she thinks they would have no purpose.
something she’s learned from her (almost) two months as a trainee now is that everything about this experience was stepping out of her comfort zone. singing and dancing at the same time? performing in front of other people? the closest thing she’s done is present her artwork to professors, but this felt way different.
“how’s the flying yoga lessons been?” with a scrunch of her nose, she tried to shift the conversation more into what the other trainee had been to because it was a little embarrassing what she had to go through. it’s not that she wasn’t interested in idol music, but she simply hadn’t found the time to really extend her music searches. chaerin liked to listen to what she’d already been listening to, so discovering new groups was difficult. however, the trainers weren’t wrong. if she wanted to become something in this industry, she had to know it.
a starter for @bechaeyeon
( so much for stardust )
yuji doesn’t have the worst mission for the month. sure, it’s a little silly, but she breezes through guided meditation sessions quickly. yuji knows how to think and introspect-- it’s all she ever does anyway. writing it down for her eyes to see and remind her is the hardest part, but she gets through it.
chaeyeon’s however is...strange. the point of it isn’t lost on her, but it certainly feels silly. yuji can’t imagine how awkward it is-- and she definitely is thankful that she doesn’t have to it. she does feel bad for the other girl though.
yuji looks up from her journal, twirling a pen between her fingers as she eyes the younger. humming softly, she drops her gaze back down to the paper, and begins doodling. “how’s the lesson in romantics?” she asks conversationally, though it sounds funny to her ears. yuji’s unable to help the small snort that leaves her, pursing her lips quickly after to stifle. she lifts her gaze up, offering chaeyeon a sympathetic, albeit a little pitying smile. “sorry, i couldn’t resist.”
to say that chaerin was still a complete noob to the trainee system would be an understatement. she felt like a baby who was still learning to take her first steps, and so when she was told of the evaluation, she immediately froze. the only good thing to come out of everything was her seeing yuji among the pool of trainees. it was like meeting an ally in the middle of a battlefield.
she didn’t hesitate for a moment to ask her for help with the evaluation as well. she was absolutely lost at what to do, what to pick, how to prepare for it and so on. it was to the point where she found herself latching onto yuji for all the help that she can get.
“are evaluations always this pressuring?” she says as she rolls out her ankles, despite having no thoughts of dancing today. “i mean, i’ve been judged for my drawings before, but that’s something i’m used to, right?” chaerin was kind of rambling, but she can’t seem to collect her thoughts for a more coherent conversation. “i already get nervous in front of the trainers. i can’t imagine having to perform in front of even more people.” the pout of her face shows that she finds this whole thing nerve-wrecking.
𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 // 𝙾𝙽𝙴-𝙾𝙽-𝙾𝙽𝙴 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆
Saem talks about his month of boxing with a coach …
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓: 921 words
Saem had never considered himself a particularly weak person, neither emotionally nor physically. He’d moved through everyday life with as little concern for his strength as he had for whether he was truly happy or not. There were just some things that rarely, if ever, crossed his mind. So, when he’d found himself in his first boxing class, proving himself far weaker than he’d thought he was, he wasn’t sure how to feel about it. He’d never had any real desire to be muscular, never really thought about his physique past being healthy and keeping in relatively good shape, but now, as he attempts to navigate learning to box, he realises his arms are just a tad skinny.
However, a month in, and after diligently practising and improving, Saem shrugs on a jacket of his that previously fit him perfectly and finds it’s a little tight in the shoulders and biceps. At first, he’s irritated—he’ll have to get it tailored to fit properly, if it’s even possible; taking something in is far easier than letting it out. But it gets him thinking about the visible effects of his hard work. He spends a while staring at his arms in the mirror that night, wondering if they look bigger than they did a month ago. It’s hard to tell, when he so rarely focuses on that part of his appearance—usually his attention is focused solely on his face. He’d ask Sarang, but he doesn’t want to sound like he’s fishing for compliments; if he’s lacking in something, it certainly isn’t compliments. So, he resigns himself to simply thinking that perhaps he’d gotten stronger.
The proof lies in how well he does in the gym, and how something that had, at first, been irritatingly difficult, had become, in a way, pleasurable. He finds his time in the gym, working out with the instructor with the hook and jab pads, the speed ball, and the punchbag, to be strangely relaxing. He’s able to open his mind and think about nothing other than where the next swing of the pad will come from, when he’ll have to change his footing or use more force. While he’s not entirely sure that he’s a boxing kind of person, working out turns out to be a lot more enjoyable than he’d anticipated. So much so that Saem considers what he’ll do after the month is over and he can, if he wants, stop the boxing lessons. Perhaps he’ll pick up something else, or begin working out regularly on the workout equipment. It can’t hurt to put on a little more muscle, he thinks.
The end of the month had begun to signify something, rather than nothing, in Saem’s life. Each month’s end was a time to reflect on how he’d improved himself that month, whether in skills, body, or mind. As he sits with the coach who’d been overseeing his progress, he recalls his last evaluation and how the feedback had left him feeling, for the most part, positive. He’s not sure how he’d meant to measure his progress this time, however, as he’d never boxed before that month began. He’d not measured his biceps before the month, so he can’t very well compare measurements and see how much muscle he’d grown, and base his progress off of that. Changing in any way is, largely, a foreign concept to Saem. He’d always been the same, always overachieving, always striving to be the best and make his parents proud of him in anything he did, even the little things. Yet, now, he’s walking a path that he’s not sure they wholly approve of—they surely don’t understand it, and every day he struggles with the thought that they might be disappointed in him and his choices.
“So, Saem, how was this month for you?” His coach asks. It’s a simple enough question, and yet Saem feels entirely at a loss as to what answer is expected of him. Perhaps he should walk the coach through his thought process; begin at the beginning.
“I’d never considered that I might not be strong before this month. I certainly wasn’t weak—I had to carry a lot of coffins, and those aren’t light by any means. But, I did lack power in my dancing, and I suppose part of the blame of that can be put on just how... used to dancing gently I am, from my years doing ballet. I’ve got to unlearn a lot of things I thought I knew about dancing, to relearn them a different way, and one of those is, I suppose, putting more power into it. I’m too used to trying to look like a swan, rather than lion.” Saem’s temperament doesn’t exactly suit a lion, either—he’s not confrontational, or argumentative, or hard-headed. He’s a mediator, a negotiator, a calm, cool and collected man of persuasion and charm. He’s got no bark or bite, just a gentle purr.
“This month showed me that I was lacking in strength. Perhaps in more ways than one. It takes a lot of courage to admit to flaws, yet I can admit I was lacking. I do, however, think I’ve improved; if the fit of my favourite jacket is anything to go by, I’ve gotten a little stronger.” He chuckles, despite the bittersweetness of that fact. “I also found it... relaxing in a way, and I think I’m going to keep working out, whether it be boxing, or something else, I’d like to maintain this newfound strength, and perhaps get even stronger.”
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✦ * · ˚ SOLO EVALUATION: KPOP BOOTCAMP.
aka chaerin learns all about the history of kpop and gets prepared for the industry she’s about to dive into.
chaerin hadn’t realized just how many groups there were.
when she was first given her assignment, she didn’t think much of it. despite not being up to date with the latest kpop trends and groups, she liked to think that she knew the more popular ones. she still listened to whoever was charting in melon’s top 100!
however, once the lessons actually began, she had come to realize that she was wrong. completely wrong. never did she think that there was such a grand history behind the very industry she had dipped her feet into. of course, she’s heard some things from the ex-trainees at her school who all returned after being told they weren’t good enough. having been an artist for most of her life, it’s not like she wasn’t used to that sort of competitiveness.
but this almost seemed like a different world.
perhaps it was because of the company she was currently under, but they had begun with lime entertainment’s artists. she had, of course, knew crystl, and there was practically nobody in south korea who didn’t know yuna, herself included. chaerin also had short moment where she was certain she’d marry one of the ri5e boys, but that was pretty much all.
they had played songs for her, shown them videos, and there were a few she could recognize, but the trainers really drilled it into her. it was truly like a history lesson. slowly but surely, she could see the transition the industry took. the artists were no longer wearing pants that were five sizes big on them, and nobody had their eyes covered under the excuse of looking cool.
by the time they had made it to prizm, she was kind of impressed. no, scratch that, she was really impressed, and she couldn’t help but wonder if she’d ever be able to sing and dance to such intense music. no wonder her interest stopped at crystl—she could still dance to their songs.
over the next few days, she went through the same deep dive with sr media and studio delta as well. again, there were a few familiar faces and songs, but the more she listened and watched, the more she could pick up on the trends of the times. the groups that were supposedly meant to be rivals or the ones that were obviously inspired by one another.
it was like she was in school all over again and learning art theory. once chaerin got the basics of something, she could connect the dots, and it was the same for his kpop bootcamp as well.
while she still wasn’t sure if she’d be able to pull off the later songs, at least she knew what they were currently looking for. the basic choreography from the first generation was now a basis—everybody knew how to do it—so she had to push herself further.
for a moment, yuji is thrilled she doesn’t have anything negative about her dancing. she can deal with being a copycat-- that’s okay. she did it, and it was a near perfect replica which is good, in her book. they bring up individuality and creativity in herself and yuji is-- she’s on board with it.
and then they bring up guided meditation sessions and journaling. which is kinda...silly. very silly, yuji decides on-- especially when she fills up that journal for the first few days with various of ideas and things she could have done to improve her performance.
mixing the track, adding a sample. she could have messed around with it, made it slower when it needed to be. made it more aggressive, harshen the beat before lightening it. make a story out of it. maybe even using the bare minimum of choreography knowledge she knows to add something else to it that made it less yuna and more yuji in full. there are ideas full blast in her head, but after she exerts them all, she’s only a couple days into the month and she’s still got days to go.
the meditation isn’t terrible. it’s calming, in a way-- the way it’s likely designed to be, but yuji doesn’t like the self discovery prompts the most. because while the meditation makes her settle and think and sift through her thoughts, the journaling has her confront them head-on. which isn’t ideal for her.
describe yourself using the first 10 words that come to mind. then, list 10 words that you’d like to use to describe yourself.
what helps you stay focused and motivated when you feel discouraged?
how do you want to be remembered?
it feels like the sort of stuff in magazine columns, on articles in the side column desperate for a click. stuff people rave on and on about that yuji typically scrolls by without a thought in her head. but with her coach urging her along, and with nothing else to do during free practice without feeling guilty-- she scribbles out answers.
confident. hard-working. determined. stubborn. prideful. observant. thoughtful. envious. overbearing. selfish(?). hard-working. confident. thoughtful. hopeful. competent. (a couple words scribbled out-- question mark. come back later scribbled in the corner.)
keeping busy helps focus. spite pushes me forward. knowing i’m surpassing expectations after being drug through the dirt fuels me to keep going. the feeling of pride after turmoil.
how do i want to be remembered? as myself.
but who is that? how do you properly describe something you want to achieve and strive for when you’re changing every day?
in the end, she just does what she can or has the patience for and moves on. the prompts get easier to answer as the days pass, and during her meditation sessions, focuses on the questions she can’t answer and tries to figure out why. some questions get their answers, and others...pushed to the back burner for another day.
when the end of the month approaches, and she’s greeting the coach that’s helped her through-- her smile is awkward, maybe a bit stilted. going over it is the hardest part, sifting through what is good to say and what doesn’t need to be said. things that don’t matter or what they don’t want to hear, what yuji doesn’t want to admit or say.
the coach’s expression doesn’t really change, listening and attentive, so yuji just talks. lets out all her thoughts that’s been through the okay to say filter in her head. it’s probably the most she’s talked one on one in a while. says how she could apply what she’s learned to performance-- how to turn her anger and spite and pride into a weapon for the stage, in a sense. she talks so much her mouth is a little dry at the end, and she’s winded-- but her shoulders feel light. her chest doesn’t feel as tight anymore.
once again, all trainees from lime entertainment, sr media, and studio delta are gathered in the auditorium at the seoul arts center. the dust has settled since wrapping up the last of the private feedback methods when it comes to evaluations—some with a lot to say and others of few words—all coaches remained completely silent immediately following the completion of each performance. if anyone questioned it, they simply explained that they’d need to discuss privately before giving their final feedback.
judgment day has come and all trainees anxiously await just what their coaches are going to say as they take the stage again, notes in hand.
“first of all, i want to congratulate all trainees on a job well done. everyone completed the assignment without any injury or major catastrophe,” lee haesun from sr media speaks first, smiling into her microphone as she surveys the crowd as if to make eye contact with each and every one of the trainees in front of her. “while we do have notes, we’re pleased with what we’re seeing from our trainees overall. great job, everyone,”
lime entertainment’s kim chanhee clears his throat before taking his turn to speak. “all that said, no one had a perfect performance. you were all given complete control over this evaluation; no requirements or limitations to try to work within. while many of your played to your strengths, you may have highlighted your weaknesses by mistake in doing so.”
“as a team, we’ve decided what aspect of your performance needed the most immediate improvement,” yoo youngmin, the studio delta representative coach, takes over the conversation. “and rather than just present you with the problems, we’re also assigning tasks to fix them. for the next month, some of your free training periods will be dedicated to various lessons or activities that will help improve your overall performance as a future idol.”
youngmin, haesun, and chanhee all straighten out the papers in front of them, referencing their notes one more time, before they start to call trainees one by one, telling them what their performance lacked and how they plan to fix it.
“KIM DANNY,” chanhee calls his company’s trainee by name, “we all noted that using a prop in your performance was an interesting choice to provide a little more interest to the performance. however, we felt that you didn’t utilize it in the most creative or engaging ways. we didn’t feel the purpose of the fan, just an acknowledgement that you had one in your hand. for that reason, we’ve enrolled you in improv acting classes for the next month. our hope is that you’ll start looking at performance props in more creative ways after these lessons.”
chanhee glances at his list before calling the next trainee. “LEE CHAERIN, we all felt that your performance felt a bit… dated. while it’s nice to call back to the classics and acknowledge the seniors who helped create this industry, it’s also important to be up to date on the current trends and competition. you’ll be working with coaches in a sort of kpop boot camp, studying the current trending groups and the most popular songs of the last year. if you want to succeed in this industry, being educated on it is a must.”
haesun takes over for the sr media trainees, calling out one name after the next. “SHIN EUNAE, we’ve seen great improvement in your dance abilities since you joined the company. however, we’re still concerned about your flexibility and strength. to help encourage you beyond what’s covered in our basic dance lessons, you’ll be attending flying yoga classes for the next month. while i hope you do have some fun with it, it’s an activity that’s very demanding of your core strength and flexibility.”
“SHIN YUJI,” haesun calls the next name on her list, “your performance was nearly a perfect replica of yuna’s original, which would be amazing, except we don’t want you to be a copy machine who just spits out the same thing as her seniors. we felt that your performance lacked personal identity, so in order to help you better connect with yourself and your own creativity, we’ve arranged for guided mediation sessions and ask for you to follow self-discovery journal prompts this month.”
the next trainee on her list is called out, “SONG CHAEYEON, while we appreciate your willingness to step outside of your comfort zone and try a new concept, we couldn’t help but notice… it really doesn’t suit you. while we don’t mean to assume anything about your personal life, we suspect that you’re not very experienced in matters of romance and sensuality. our solution to this one is a bit unorthodox. for the next month, we’re asking you to watch and read romance dramas, movies, and novels and take notes on the emotions of the story. sometime this month, a coach will accompany you to a host cafe to practice going on a ‘date’ with a host there. it’s a safe way to give you the experience we feel you lack.”
finally, youngmin takes over for the studio delta trainees. “HAN SAEM,” he calls out, “while you’re a very graceful dancer, grace isn’t often what’s needed in male choreographies. we want to see more power out of your performance. to help build this strength, we’re enrolling you in boxing classes for the month. we have a private trainer who will assist you in strengthening your body and hopefully teaching you to use it in a more powerful manner as well.”
the trainees are all instructed to work hard at their assigned tasks and lessons, though not to neglect their regular classes as well before they are dismissed and returned to their home companies.
at the end of the month, each trainee will meet with a coach who worked closely with them during their assignments and have a one-on-one review. the trainees will be asked what they learned, how helpful they felt the task was, and how they plan to apply the skills learned to their training going forward.
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