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“Jungkook sir, why did you leave Calvin Klein? Did they terminate you or did you resign yourself?”

As Jungkook emerged from his house, a swarm of reporters descended upon him, bombarding him with questions about his departure from Calvin Klein. The news had spread like wildfire, reaching even the most remote corners of the industry.

“Jungkook sir, why the silence? We need answers! Is this because of Miss Areum? Did she play a role in your decision? Are you two a thing?” A persistent reporter inquired, her voice filled with curiosity.

Jungkook's eyes narrowed, a mix of frustration and anger evident on his face.

“Look, I don't have the time or patience to entertain your questions. This is a personal matter, and I kindly ask you to respect my privacy and let me live my life,” he snapped, hastily making his way towards his waiting car, shielded by his vigilant bodyguards.

The reporters immediately positioned themselves in front of their respective cameras, eager to report on Jungkook's every move.

“Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, Jungkook sir didn't provide a clear answer. But fear not, we will uncover the truth soon enough. Rumors have been swirling for months about his alleged relationship with the renowned idol, Miss Areum. And now, with news of her joining Calvin Klein and his departure at the same time, raises even more questions. Stay tuned, as we bring you every moment of this unfolding story,” the reporter declared, as the camera's screen faded to black.

~

“Jimin-ah~”

As soon as Jimin heard Taehyung's voice, he quickly shut his notebook, which contained the lyrics for his upcoming song. Soon enough, the person behind the voice emerged and approached him.

“Jimin, I've been searching for you all over the house. What would you like to eat? I'll order it,” Taehyung said.

“Um... I'll just have some chicken nuggets,” Jimin replied hesitantly. Taehyung noticed his strange behavior and finally noticed the notebook in his hands.

“Oh, you were working on the song. Did you finish it? Let me take a look,” Taehyung said, reaching out to grab the book. However, Jimin pulled it away, keeping it out of his reach.

“No, you can't see it yet,” Jimin declared.

“Why not?” Taehyung pouted.

“I'll show you once it's finished.”

“Alright... then continue, I'll go back,” Taehyung said, getting up. Just as he reached the door, he heard Jimin's voice.

“You're not mad, are you?”

“Well, maybe a little. But a kiss can make up for it,” he teased, causing Jimin to blush.

~

“Jungkook, what's going on? You haven't been getting any work lately. Have you seen the way people are trolling you on social media? And now, the news of your departure from Calvin Klein is all over the TV. Seriously?!” Hybe's producer scolded him, leaving Jungkook with no choice but to listen silently.

“Pd-nim, what am I supposed to do if no one is giving me assignments? The competition in the industry has become so fierce. There are so many new idols emerging, so it's not my fault that people are preferring fresh faces,” Jungkook defended himself.

“I don't want to hear any excuses, Jungkook. I'm investing my money here, this is not a game. Find some work, or we might have to replace you,” the producer said, looking away, leaving Jungkook stunned.

“You mean you'll fire me? You can't do that,” he said, unable to believe it.

“You've been in the industry for years now, Jungkook. You know how it works. If people don't like someone, we have to replace them, no matter what. And in this industry, you never know when luck can change and someone else takes the spotlight. I'm also suspicious about your departure from Calvin Klein. Lately, you've been seen quite a few times with that idol named Areum,” the producer raised an eyebrow.

“N−no sir, there's nothing between us. We're just friends,” Jungkook lied.

“Even if there is something, be careful. You have no idea how much power the media holds. They can make a person famous in minutes. Remember that guy... umm... Park Jimin. Look at how much fame he's gaining now. People are loving him. Every one of his songs is topping the charts and streaming on Spotify,” the producer said, causing Jungkook to look away.

~

“Jimin did you finish the song? Mr lee bong-jo was asking,” Taehyung said while eating the food with him.

“Yeah, I have,” he replied.

“Okay then we'll go to Lee entertainment after having lunch,” Taehyung said and he nodded.

~

“Fantastic, mind blowing. A sad song, why had this idea never crossed our minds? I knew, I made a brilliant choice by selecting you,” Mr. Lee Bong-jo exclaimed with excitement, his words filled with awe and admiration. Jimin, feeling a sense of validation, smiled shyly in response.

After finalizing the recording date, they stepped outside the building and were greeted by a swarm of reporters. Sensing the urgency, they quickly made their way to the car, with Taehyung taking the wheel and driving away.

“Jimin.”

Taehyung called out, Jimin gupled while sitting beside him in the car, knowing exactly what the taller was gonna discuss. Taehyung had also seen the song, but they were in the presence of the producer at the time, so he didn't say anything. However, Jimin was aware that Taehyung would bring it up later.

“Those lyrics... will you also reveal about your past−” Taehyung began hesitantly, but before he could finish, he was interrupted.

“Yes, I chose to write it. I want my fans to know my story, the reasons behind my success, and what I've been through. I want people to understand that idols are human too, and we face similar challenges as everyone else,” Jimin stated with determination in his voice.

“B−but what if people react irrationally?” Taehyung questioned.

“We'll deal with that when the time comes, but for now, I am firm in my decision to release this song,” he affirmed.

“Alright, whatever you decide, I'll be there to support you,” Taehyung said with a smile and Jimin felt his heart fill with warmth.

~

“Jungkook, look! How amazing I look. Can you see my confidence? one can never tell that this is my first advertisement shoot. Look how much experienced I appeared,” Areum rambled voluntarily as she sat beside Jungkook while holding her iPad, showing him, her latest campaign.

He just hummed unmindfully and sighed. She was still chirping, sliding the photos after one another, his boredom and sorrowful face went unnoticed by her.

~

As Jimin exited the recording room, having recorded the song, he was greeted by resounding applause. His heart swelled with pride, the thunderous applause was like music to his ears, bringing him an immense feeling of gratefulness.

“Jimin, your voice is truly exceptional. It's a rare gem that carries a hint of pain, captivating even the loneliest hearts," Mr. Lee Bong-jo exclaimed. Jimin had never received such praise before, and it filled him with a sense of accomplishment.

“Thank you, sir,” he replied, his voice filled with gratitude.

“Now that you've proven yourself as a remarkable singer, it's time for you to have your own album. Tell me, when can we expect it?” Mr. Bong-jo asked, placing a reassuring hand on Jimin's shoulder.

“Just whenever the company and the producer will think it's the right time, sir,” Jimin answered, a smile playing on his lips.

“What if I said that I want to produce your album?” Mr. Bong-jo proposed suddenly.

“But sir, how is that possible? The company might not allow it,” Jimin hesitated, unsure of the feasibility.

“Who said anything about leaving the company? Listen, everything will be yours, except for the profits, which will be mine. Your company won't have any objections to that, right?” Mr. Bong-jo reassured, his eyes gleaming with excitement. After careful consideration, Jimin finally agreed, knowing that this opportunity could be the turning point in his career.