Beyond the Spotlight | Volume: 1

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H O N G J O O N G

The past month had been a whirlwind of rehearsals, recording sessions, and photoshoots. Every day was a test of endurance and passion. Hongjoong, along with his six members, poured their heart and soul into perfecting their performance for the highly anticipated comeback.

Yunho, San, Yeosang, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho gave it their all, inspired by Hongjoong’s unwavering dedication. The hours were long and grueling, but the energy in the practice room was always high.

"Come on, everyone! Let's give it one more shot!" Hongjoong encouraged, his voice filled with determination. They nodded in agreement, pushing themselves to hit every move with precision.

When the comeback posters were finally released, the fans went wild. Social media buzzed with excitement, and the comments were filled with admiration for the members' visuals.

"They look amazing!"

"I can't wait for the comeback!"

"This group is going to be legendary!"

"Opening a fan club for Mingi girlies!"

" I claim San already. He's my man!"

" Bruh, this Jongho dude seems promising. I've heard his vocals and he's about to outshine everyone on the planet."

" Kim Hongjoong! The man you are!"

" Yeosang's visuals!!!! I'm crying 😭 and Yunho!!!!!"

" Wooyoung! Marry me!!!"

The teasers only added fuel to the fire. Each snippet showcased their hard work and talent, building anticipation for the release on Monday at noon. Fans counted down the days, eager to see what Hongjoong and his new group would bring to the stage.

On the last day of their month-long preparation, Hongjoong gathered his members. "You've all worked incredibly hard. Tonight, we're going out for dinner to celebrate and unwind a bit before our big day."

The room erupted in cheers. Yunho, with a wide grin, couldn't contain his excitement. "Dinner with our idol! This is going to be epic!"

San nodded, still in disbelief. "I can't believe we're actually debuting in a group with Hongjoong. It's like a dream."

Yeosang, always calm and composed, smiled softly. "We've come so far. This dinner is well deserved."

Mingi, ever the jokester, added, "I hope the food is as good as our visuals!" Laughter filled the room, easing the tension from their intense training.

Wooyoung looked around at his fellow members, feeling a deep sense of gratitude. "We're lucky to have you as our leader, Hongjoong. Thank you for guiding us."

Jongho, the youngest, chimed in. "Let's make this dinner memorable and get ready to show the world what we've got!"

They headed out, their spirits high. As they walked to the restaurant, fans recognized them and cheered, adding to their excitement. They felt like stars already, and the reality of their impending debut was starting to sink in.

At the dinner, the mood was light and joyful. They shared stories, laughed, and bonded over their shared journey. Hongjoong looked around the table, proud of his members and excited for their future. "This is just the beginning. Let's enjoy tonight and then get ready to conquer the world together."

They all raised their glasses in a toast, united by their hard work and shared dreams. The night was filled with hope and anticipation for the amazing journey that lay ahead.

As the dinner progressed, the members started to relax and become more casual, per Hongjoong’s request. The atmosphere grew warmer and more comfortable, laughter and light-hearted banter filling the air.