Giselle

A few words.

Rant alert!

Giselle is by far my most creatively challenging but amazing work. Like the amount of energy and effort I've poured into this...if only I put so much into my studies, I'd be the topper lol.

I started writing this back in 2021, when I was in the peak of my writing career on Wattpad I would say. I thought a lot about storylines and message and how the readers would take it. That's not how I'm anymore and I'm pretty sure everyone can tell from the say last 10 chapters.

Idk how I got the idea of making Migyung a drug addict but I remember thinking that I don't want it to be all happiness and sunshine which fans associate with Hoseok. So it kind of felt like the right choice to give this story to Hoseok and I don't regret it one bit bcuz of how well it turned out.

I mean, the dancerxdancer plot is pretty cliche, add to that a resentful lead and the sorrow related to not being able to do what you are passionate about. Chef's kiss!

Special thanks to Gasai-  and KittenQueenVeri. for telling me all the drug stuff. Lowkey made you want a cigarette but sorry not sorry, it helped a lot.

If i were to divide the book in parts, there are 3 parts.

Part 1: Migyung and Mijung.

For Migyung's character, I didn't want to go the typical, Hollywood style depiction of a druggie cuz there are people who look and behave completely "normal" even as they are extremely addicted to substance.

So, I did a lot of research, talked to people, made Google believe I was into drugs but whatever. The main point is, more than the drugs i wanted to tap into the way she felt before, during and after the drugs.

It's a point to note that Migyung isn't all that good as she believes herself to be. She was as egoistic, selfish and self absorbed as they come for a person in her position. She wasn't purposely unaware of her vices but she was nonetheless which was one of the main reason for her dramatic fallout with Mijung.

In short, she was gray.

So was Mijung but the difference was, she knew she was all that and she did it purposely for attention.

It was one of the strongest ideas I had when planning this book. The idea of the villain having a real justification, the need to destroy their rival so that people would notice them for once and I'm quite proud of myself for the way I executed it.

I remember all those who called Mijung a bitch. But well, she was one.

Yet, I wanted a true arc instead of her just being the jealous sister.

Their story separately was a journey in itself and although at the end i felt kind of disconnected from the story, i think it still turned out real good.

Part 2: Hoseok and Migyung.

Like i said, i didn't want the story for Hoseok to be all sunshine and rainbow, i needed to match his character too. The key point in the whole thing was, his onscreen isn't a fake one, it's part of his true personality. So, I couldn't totally disregard it either.

Hence it was a little difficult but not really to do the whole thing because in a way, i relate to him. Like you are a happy easygoing person but sometimes, it's just too much and you don't feel like smiling or laughing as usual. We all have good and bad days.

I'm always really careful when I touch on the subject of insecurities in idols because we don't know the whole truth but I took and showed what I could from what he has told.

Their story as I've mentioned in a few chapters is kind of toxic but the good kind too. Like they can't stick to what they say bcuz they are just so crazy for each other and i just find that really romantic, butterflies inducing.

Their relationship dynamic is all about leaning on each other and that's just really healthy in my opinion. You have to trust your partner and keep their trust too by helping them whenever necessary. Not being a crutch but just being there makes a huge difference.

Part 3: Mijung and Heejung.

Their names rhyme. I didn't realise until the last few chapters where i wrote them together.

But ignoring that, they are a couple i would have liked to write more about but at the same time I'm satisfied with the way I wrote them, anything more and it wouldn't be the same.

They are your typical childhood friends to lovers couple with all the angst and drama but the only difference is, they are way too privileged. Although that's not really a key point but you just see it all in the book subtly.

I mean, you gotta show the rich, like the born rich and made rich people really well when you are writing. Like there's a huge difference between those two. Yk, the old money and new money thing.

Anyway, I love our rich couple. They are just 🤌

This book as a whole had a lot of different emotions and situations that I had to deal with for the very first time. It was challenging but oh so good. Like despite being so disconnected at the end, i feel this different kind of satisfaction at ending this book the way I did.

I really wish I could talk more about the book but I can't bcuz i just can't remember but I would really love to know your thoughts on the finished product and what was the best chapter, moment or whatever form the book. I mean, if you have stayed till the end, you HAVE to tell me.

Thank you to everyone who read, ghost read, voted, commented and shared this book. I really love you and feel so thankful for sticking with me till the end.

Hope you are doing well, eating well and staying hydrated.

Anyways bye! Idk when I'll be back with another story but it could be about anything.