The 9th member of Stray Kids

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Normal in korean
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Aerin pov

We practiced among the few days that was so called " break " and soon it was time for the final evaluation. When we were backstage, we saw probably hundred of fans out there, cheering for us and also waiting for our performance. It was aired live for those who was watching globally and also those who couldn't afford a ticket to watch. As 9 we will perform our famous song " Hellevator " and as 7, we will perform " School life "

I was a little under the weather ( sick / ill ) and I asked my manager for some medicine. Chan saw me and asked if I was alright. I nodded.

" Stray kids on in 2 minutes ! " one of the crew member shouted.

I quickly went to put on my mic pack and secure it so it wouldn't fall during the performance. We gathered in a small circle and shouted " Stray kids ! Stray kids ! Fighting !! " After the cheer, we went on stage and got into our positions. As soon as we entered, cheers arose and our song started. We sang, dance and rapped and put in all of our effort and energy.

After Hellevator, Minho and Felix went backstage in order not to ruin the performance by standing in the middle of the stage for no reason. We all got into position and started dancing, singing and rapping. Soon, the performance was done. Minho and Felix came back on stage and stepped onto a board (?) I could sense the tension and hopes that wanting us to debut as 9.

JYP gave us a long cliffhanger and said shit ( I don't understand what he said since I don't know korean ) and finally he said " Congratulations, Stray Kids is debuting as 9 !! " all of the fans cheered and some even cried. I was pretty sure that many of the members parents was there. It took a while to register into my mind. I cried while cupping my mouth. We went into a group hug and I saw many members with tears of happiness rolling down their cheeks. This was the happiest moment of my life that I could never imagine and right now, I was experiencing it.