Euphoria- Park Jong-Seong

CH:1

"I'm a motherfucking rockstar"

"The debut group is..." The host's voice rang out, but Anushka couldn't hear it. Her heart pounded like a drum in her chest, her hands trembling as the spotlights painted her in golden hues.

She glanced at the other trainees, their faces a mixture of hope and dread. This wasn't how it was supposed to feel-this was supposed to be her dream.

But it had turned into something else entirely. Something darker. Something worth fighting for.

Few months earlier...

The I-LAND building loomed ahead, a sleek and futuristic structure surrounded by lush greenery. Anushka stood just outside, her heart racing as she adjusted the straps of her backpack. The air was thick with anticipation. This wasn't just another audition—it was the audition. HYBE's newest survival show, I-LAND, promised to change the lives of its participants forever.

The producers had briefed her earlier, emphasizing the magnitude of the opportunity. "You're here because we see potential," they'd said, their words filling her with equal parts excitement and dread.

She took a deep breath as the heavy front doors opened with a soft whoosh, revealing a long, illuminated hallway. Her footsteps echoed as she walked in, her reflection catching on the pristine glass walls that lined the corridor. At the end of the hall, a screen flickered to life. Inside, the room was vast and filled with glowing LED accents. A group of young men stood scattered, their conversations halting as they turned to look at her.

She felt the weight of their gazes—curiosity, suspicion, perhaps even a hint of intimidation. She kept her head down as she walked up. the boys were eager to see the face, they mentioned 'another boy' not knowing she is a girl because of her short hair and on top of that she had a cap on, so no one would be able to see her face.