Celestial- Kim Mingyu

Second Life

You woke up around 8am, looked around and found him sound asleep. He looked so cute you wanted to tell him that but didn't want to wake up thinking about how tired he probably was. You got dressed as silently as you could and left him a note thanking him for a lovely night. Tried to use your broken Korean while also using google translate. Like the person you are, you also left the same sentence in English with your name signed at the end. -Park Nabi June. You could at least remember how to write your name in Korean. Left to go to your room where your thoughts were now collected but not after a little of a freak out from you. You called you friend, Annie to ask her what she would think about me going to audition for Pledis. She reminded you about your dream when you were little. Being on stage, dancing and having fun was all you wanted to do. Now you had the chance to maybe do it. She told you to call them and pass the audition, at least you could say you did it and don't have any regrets, so you did. You called the manager and asked if you could pass it here since you were supposed to drive back home the same day. As the manager asked if you could go to their hotel, which was the same as yours, to come audition or at least figure out a plan. You packed you bags, brought them to your car and went to their hotel room. I sat down and excused myself for my broken Korean. She didn't mind and said I could always relearn it. She asked me if she could film me singing, dancing, and rapping so she could send it to her higher up. I didn't mind and did everything she asked me too. She asked for my contact information so she would call or email me later with the results of my audition. Before I left, she did say she really wanted me to be a new trainee for their girl group, apparently, I just exude the energy of the concept they are going for. That flattered my ego. I thanked her, told her to have a good day and a safe flight back home and left to go check out. Once I got in my car, reality struck. I was just speechless. Drove back home with music in the background while also thinking about my day yesterday and this morning.

A few days later, I finally got an answer. They told me I was accepted and could join the company as a trainee in the next few days. They would help you my paperwork and everything else there. I was overjoyed that I was accepted but I haven't told my parents yet. I went up to talk to them, sat them down and asked them not to freak out. Explained to them that asked the concert I was asked to audition and passed to be a trainee. My mom just looked shocked while my dad looked happy for me. He always knew I wanted to me a performer. I sensed that my mom was scared for me and my future, but I told her to trust me and that if it didn't work out, I would just come back to finish my studies. After a little convincing I got them to say yes. Emailed back the manager and waited for instructions on the prosses. I was so nervous; I was shacking while looking at my computer.

2 weeks later

I was now at Incheon airport, waiting for a ride. Once I got out, I saw my name on a little piece of paper and went that way. The same manager was there waiting for me, and I was so happy to see her.

-Eonnie! Thank you so much for picking me up.

-No problem, Nabi-a, I hope you don't mind me calling you that.

-Of course, I don't mind.

I said while laughing. She was shorted then me but was probably at least 10 years older than me. She took me to our car and told me to sit in the back. She told me I could sleep if I was tired, the ride might be a little long. I didn't want to sleep. I wanted to see this new city where I now was. I always wanted to visit my grandparents' home country. And it was beautiful. Once we arrive at our dorm, Manager-nim Soojin told me that I was going to live with her until I get to be with the other trainees. She showed me my room and once I changed, I went to eat some food. I then crashed on my bed and fell asleep; the jetlag was a little there. I sleep for a long time until my manager told me to get up and get ready for my first day at the company.