Beyond the Spotlight | Volume: 1

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Seonghwa collapses to the ground after a tiring practice of the choreography of his new song "Try Harder." He is breathing in and out as his chest rises and sinks. Hongjoong collapses next to him, equally exhausted.

Seonghwa: (smiling) "We really gave it our all, didn't we?"

Hongjoong: (breathing heavily) "Yeah, but it’s worth it. The performance is going to be amazing."

Seonghwa: "I hope so. We've been working so hard."

Hongjoong: (grinning) "No doubt. We're going to blow everyone away."

Seonghwa: "Let's rest for a bit and then go over it one more time."

Hongjoong: (nodding) "Deal. Just a few minutes to catch our breath."

Their choreographer, Jihoon, walks over, watching them with a satisfied smile.

Jihoon: "You two did great today. The energy and synchronization are really coming together."

Seonghwa: (sitting up) "Thanks, Jihoon. We're trying to get every detail right."

Hongjoong: "Yeah, we want to make sure the choreography matches the intensity of the song."

Jihoon: "And it’s getting there. But I noticed a few spots where we can make it even sharper. During the chorus, your movements need to be crisper, especially the arm extensions. It’ll add that extra punch."

Seonghwa: "Got it. We’ll focus on that."

Hongjoong: "Anything else we should tweak?"

Jihoon: "Overall, just keep practicing like this. Your dedication is paying off. Remember to keep the energy high and the expressions on point. The audience needs to feel every bit of your performance."

Seonghwa: (smiling) "Thanks for the feedback, Jihoon. We’ll keep pushing."

Hongjoong: "Yeah, we’re ready to give it our all."

Jihoon: (patting them on the back) "I know you will. Take a short break, then let’s run through it again."

Seonghwa and Hongjoong exchange determined looks, ready to dive back into practice after a brief rest.

Seonghwa and Hongjoong exchange determined looks, ready to dive back into practice after a brief rest. Under KQ Entertainment, they form a dynamic duo. Seonghwa is the vocalist and visual, while Hongjoong handles rapping, dancing, and composing. They debuted in 2020, and now in their second year as a duo, they are still trying their best to make a mark in the industry. Despite their undeniable talent, the road to success has been challenging.

Seonghwa: "You know, sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we work, there's always more to do."

Hongjoong: "Yeah, the industry is tough. But that’s what makes every small victory so worth it."

Seonghwa: "True. And we have each other to lean on. That makes a big difference."

Hongjoong: "Absolutely. We’ll keep pushing, keep improving. One day, all this hard work will pay off."

Seonghwa: (smiling) "And until then, we’ll keep doing what we love."

Hongjoong: "Exactly. Now, ready to get back to it?"

Seonghwa: "Always."

With renewed determination, they prepare to go through the choreography once more, embodying the spirit of persistence and passion that drives them forward.

As the music starts, they move through the choreography with renewed intensity. Seonghwa's voice soars through the studio, clear and powerful, while Hongjoong's rap sections hit with precision and rhythm.