Chapter 13 (2019)

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January 01

The new year kicked off with a bang—literally! At midnight, the sky lit up with vibrant fireworks, and we couldn't resist snapping a few photos. My phone buzzed with countless texts and calls from friends and family, making the moment even more special. I managed to squeeze in a quick selfie and group shot with my unnies before calling it a night. I headed back to my room around 1 a.m., knowing we had practice the next afternoon.

Sleep came fast once I got back, as I wanted to be well-rested for what lay ahead.

I woke up at 8 a.m. sharp, following my usual morning routine. After slipping into my training outfit, I headed for breakfast, fully aware that today was a big day. In the evening I practiced hard, choosing to dance for "I Have Questions" by Camila Cabello as per the producer's request

When the night rolled around, my hard work paid off—I received loads of positive comments from my peers and coaches. I did my night routine and went back to sleep.

January 02

The next day started like the previous one, with my morning routine followed by breakfast. I also covered "Into You" by Ariana Grande—my all-time favorite pop star. As for the rap assessment, I chose "I Like It" by Cardi B and even wrote my lyrics for it.

January 03 - January 31

It was an intense week, but the excitement was just beginning.

Big changes came quickly. I cut my hair to waist length and dyed it an ash-brown, as suggested by manager Unnie. It was perfect for our debut. The first week was a whirlwind, recording our music video and finishing up final preparations.

By the second week, everything was set. Our debut was officially announced, sending the internet into a frenzy. With over nine entertainment companies involved in our collaboration, all eyes were on us. The timing was intense—JYP's new girl group was also debuting that same week, adding even more buzz.

Netizens wasted no time digging into our group, speculating on our lineup and music. As the third week rolled in, manager Unnie kept us busy with plans for future albums. We recorded over 30 songs before the month ended—not just our original tracks, but also covers we’d be performing later.

Amidst all this, Xingyi had applied for me to attend SOPA (School of Performing Arts) even though I'm only 14. I was excited but nervous about starting high school early. After passing a special exam and explaining my reasons, I was accepted and majored in Theater Arts. I'll be attending alongside Chaeyeon and Haewon, which makes me even more excited for the next chapter of this journey.

It's been an unforgettable month, filled with milestones, challenges, and dreams coming to life. The stage is set for what's next!

February 01

The day started with my usual morning routine, but the air was thick with nervous energy. Our long-awaited debut music video was set to drop at 9 a.m. Seoul time and the anticipation was intense. The moment it went live, we couldn’t take our eyes off the screen. For the rest of the day, I tried to focus on my studies, keeping myself busy to avoid overthinking how the world would react to our debut.

February 02

The morning was a mix of excitement and nerves as I dressed up for the day. A light green ribbed crop top with thin straps and a button-down front with a loose-fitting, braided, light green cardigan with braided detailing on the sleeves and front ties, High-waisted wide-leg dark denim jeans. Adidas white and light green sneakers. Floral earrings in green and white with the same charmed gold necklace and bracelate and Hublot watch and a Jacquemus green bag.

We started the morning with a reaction video to our music video, and the response was overwhelming. Just shy of 24 hours, the video had already racked up an incredible 23 million views! It felt surreal.

As evening approached, we prepared for our debut stage performance. The adrenaline was pumping as we took the stage, but once we finished, the rush of success hit us hard. The backstage area was filled with flowers and congratulations from everyone who came to support us. It was a moment I’ll never forget. Afterward, we headed straight back to the dorm, exhausted but elated.

February 03 – March 31

The weeks that followed were a whirlwind. We kicked off promotions for our debut album, "The Album," and found ourselves on an endless stream of comebacks, radio shows, variety appearances, and even filming for our documentary, "The Universe." Each day brought new challenges and opportunities, but one of the biggest highlights came on February 13th, when we secured our first-ever music show win. It was a dream come true!

As March rolled on, we were already gearing up for our next release, shooting two music videos for our upcoming album. It felt like we were on fire—our schedules were packed, but our hearts were full of excitement for what was to come.

For the new comeback, I colored my hair to Golden color.

After debuting, our group went viral a few times, it's like on purpose, when the hype is going down, they will bring out another, such as when people knew Lily is a figure skater, and when the hype went down, my audition tape back then came out. Then the last year's KBS festival photos.

I was invited to act in drama as a Child Actress and after considering it for a while I accepted the offer and proceed with the works.

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