In the competitive world of K-pop, where dreams are made and broken every day, So-young's journey is one filled with hardship, self-discovery, and unexpected turns of fate. Once a bright-eyed trainee in a small entertainment company, she faced relen...
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It had been two weeks since So-young had officially joined Girls' group-though they hadn't yet decided on the group name. Those two weeks had been intense. They had poured their hearts into everything: writing, composing, dancing, rehearsing. Each member had brought their own strengths to the table, and despite the challenges, they quickly became a team. For So-young, it was like stepping into a new world. A world where, for the first time in a long while, she felt a sense of belonging.
At first, things had been awkward. She had been nervous, unsure of how the others would treat her. What if she was still the odd one out? What if her past haunted her again, making it impossible to keep up? But as the days passed, her fears faded. She realized that the girls didn't judge her for her struggles; instead, they offered their support, their encouragement, and their understanding. They were a team, and that made all the difference.
So-young's strength had always been in her songwriting. When it came to crafting lyrics, she felt like she could speak her truth. The words flowed out of her like a river, emotions spilling onto the page. She wrote lyrics that spoke of hope, of rising above the struggles, of shining brightly despite the darkness. Shine Like a Star was born from her heart-a song that reflected not only her personal journey but the journey of every member in the group.
Na-ra, as the leader, had a natural knack for taking So-young's raw lyrics and shaping them into something magical. She had an ear for melodies, and together with Hye-jin, they began working on the composition. Hye-jin's rap verses added an edge to the song, and Yuna's vocals lent a sense of warmth and purity. Ah-reum, the main dancer, quickly became the mastermind behind the choreography, leading the team in creating movements that were energetic, graceful, and full of emotion.
Despite the challenges they faced, Starlight was coming together, they did choose 'Starlight' as their group name, but the company still didn't know. The music was nearly done, and the choreography was starting to fall into place. So-young felt a sense of accomplishment, but she couldn't shake the anxiety in her chest. She still struggled with dancing. It was a constant battle between her determination and self-doubt. Every time she practiced a move, she felt like she was falling behind. She could feel the sweat trickling down her neck as she tried to keep up with the others. The routines were fast, and her body didn't always cooperate with the rhythm.
But Yuna and Ah-reum were there to help her. Yuna was always patient, gently guiding her through the steps, breaking them down into manageable parts. Ah-reum, though a bit more strict, pushed her to go beyond her limits. "You're stronger than you think," Ah-reum would say with a smile, even when So-young messed up for the hundredth time.
So-young had never had a strong sense of rhythm, and her dancing had always been her weakest point. But with the girls' help, she improved, slowly but surely. Every time she made a mistake, she tried again. And every time, she got a little bit better. The process was exhausting, but in the end, it was worth it. She knew that she had to give her all if she wanted to succeed, and with each passing day, her movements became sharper, more confident.
