Dancer // pjm

P r o l o g u e

In which you transfer to the most prestigious ballet school in Korea
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   The South Korean National Ballet School is the most prestigious ballet school in Korea. It houses 500 students who auditioned and were cherry-picked to be the best of the best in the industry. Ballet has become such a sacred art in this institution and it always will be. From diet constraints to fully booked schedules, these students were pushed to their limits. Each one of them come from the several regions of South Korea waving their hometown's name with pride. Students, girls and boys alike, are expected to be in their best form at all times. It doesn't take much for a normal person to identify one as a student at SKNBS because of their posture and chins tilted upwards just enough to show their confidence. Of course, not all are privileged to join the prestigious academy. The school is proud to present their students as the best ballet dancers and let's see if we could pinpoint their best.

  Oh yes, Park Jimin. A 23 year old danseur who was named the best protege of the school and best male ballet dancer of Korea. At the age of only 15, he has step foot on the linoleum covered floor of the prestigious academy. He started dancing at the age of 3 with the help of his parents who were both dancers as well. Surprisingly, he fell in love with the genre of ballet and by the age of 10, decided to pursue his career. Of course, being the protege that he is, a lot of schools were sending him invitations to join their school. At the age of 13, he moved to Seoul and went under solo training with one of the best professors in SKNBS, Lee Taemin. Because of that he did decide to continue his dancing at the prestigious school. He is now the most sought-after principal dancer at the school.

  He may be an amazing dancer but his attitude is another thing. Being raised by strict yet fun loving parents, his personality was influenced by them greatly. In general, Park Jimin is a sweet and charming boy, but he is as stirct and uptight as a horse rider in a race during his classes. He is insanely attractive as well. Jimin's stares can melt all the ballerinas down to their pretty shoes just by looking at them. Oh and did I mention, he does not partner up with anyone and I mean anyone in the school. He has always been a solo dancer and was never involved in grand pas de deux. It was a mystery as to how he even climbed the ballet social ladder so high without dancing a duet.

  A few after winning at the Russia Youth Prix you, a fiery upcoming ballerina from your country, chose to move to Korea after receiving an invite from the SKNBS. At first it did shock you as to why the scouts chose you, but then again, you did win at the prix. Your parents who are ever supportive decided that this was a great opportunity for you and let you move to Korea on your own. Although you are quite confident with your skills, you are still nervous knowing that you will be training with the best of the best. Everyone in the ballet community knew about the South Korean National Ballet School and their ace, Park Jimin. The question is, do you have what it takes to survive the competition, hierarchy, and challenges that will come your way?

And so it begins...