Enchanted (Bbangsaz)

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I'm sorry?

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Minji stood in front of the cameras, her heart racing as she delivered her final line. She could feel the weight of months of hard work, long nights, and countless hours spent perfecting her role all coming to an end in this one, single take. As the director called, "Cut! That's a wrap for Minji!" the set burst into applause, and she was suddenly surrounded by cast and crew who clapped, cheered, and celebrated around her.

Someone handed her a bouquet of flowers, bright and fragrant, and she held them close, glancing around with a mixture of pride and nostalgia. She took a deep breath, letting herself savor the moment. The smiles, the hugs, the laughter — it all felt like a culmination of everything she had poured into this project. Every late night, every difficult scene, every moment of self-doubt was worth it.

Yuna, walked up to her with an easy smile, carrying her own sense of pride for Minji. "Look at you, all done and looking like someone who's been doing this for ages!" she teased, pulling Minji in for a hug.

Minji chuckled, hugging Yuna tightly. "It's surreal," she admitted. "I'm going to miss all of this. And now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with all this free time now."

Yuna grinned, her eyes twinkling. "Oh, don't worry. I've already got plans for you." She raised an eyebrow, clearly holding back a mischievous thought. "My birthday is next week, and now that you're finally free, there's no way you're getting out of it. You have to come!"

Minji laughed, nodding. "Alright, alright. I'll be there. Just promise you won't make me sing karaoke."

Yuna's grin grew wider. "Oh, absolutely not. You're getting up there whether you like it or not," she teased. "I'll even pick the song for you."

Minji groaned playfully, but she couldn't help but feel grateful for moments like this. Despite the end of the project, she knew the friendships she'd made would linger far beyond the final scenes they'd shared on set. She felt warmth in her chest, knowing that the people around her, like Yuna, had become in a good friend to her.

Elsewhere, Hanni sat on the bright, bustling set of a popular variety show. The room was alive with lights and laughter as the hosts bantered with each other, shooting Hanni sly looks that hinted at the mischief they had in store for her. She was already smiling, knowing they were going to push her buttons — but she was ready to hold her own.

"So, Hanni!" one of the hosts began with an exaggerated lean forward. "You've been pretty busy lately, huh? All these projects, promotions... Tell us, do you even have time for a social life?"

Hanni laughed, nodding. "I try my best to balance it all," she replied, keeping her tone casual but light. "Gotta keep some fun in the mix, right?"

Another host jumped in with a dramatic gasp. "Oh, so there is fun! We've heard a lot about some of these famous friends of yours. I mean, it's not every day someone like you just happens to know half the stars in the industry."

Hanni chuckled, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. "Well, I guess I've gotten to know a few people here and there," she said playfully, not giving away too much. She was used to this kind of teasing, and she knew how to keep her cool.

"And what about Kim Minji? Heard she's really closed with you," one of the hosts began with a sly grin.

Hanni's heart raced, but she kept her smile casual. "Yeah, Minji's awesome. We've known each other for a while," she said, nodding as if it was no big deal. "We actually bonded over music."

The host leaned in with a twinkle in his eye. "Just music, huh? And nothing else?"

Hanni tried not to flinch. Instead, she laughed, hoping to redirect the conversation. "Music's a pretty big thing, you know? We could talk about that all day."