mixnine. woo jinyoung

VII. Boys vs. Girls

BEFORE LAST NIGHT.

After the ranks were announced, along with the boys getting benefit points, Hongchul announced a third mission--a position battle.

There were 3 vocal songs, 4 dance songs, and 2 rap songs.

The song that came to catch my attention most was Boombayah by Blackpink. But of course, I knew many others had their eyes on that song too.

The rap songs were good too, even though I've never tried rap all too much before. Ryujin is a really good dancer, but she can't sing and she started learning to rap pretty late. I assumed she was going to choose Boombayah, and I wanted to avoid it. I wasn't a strong dancer like Ryujin, I'd get kicked out of the group in no time.

I wanted to prove that my vocals were good, too. I enjoyed singing more than dancing, but I was better at dancing than singing.

After the top ranks went off to choose their songs, my turn came. I stood in front of the poll box, still thinking. There were really good vocal songs, but I liked doing high notes best.

Slipping my paper inside the "2NE1, It Hurts", slot, and exited the room. I was satisfied with my decision, because it was also a popular song, which meant my votes could go up.

As I entered the room, multiple heads turned to me. I recognized a few as Hwangsook, and Minkyung, someone who I saw had a really good voice, from her audition. I suddenly felt smaller than the rest, as I was one of the youngest in the room.

A small introduction started, and we started discussing and trying out for parts. There would be those who would have to be kicked out and put into the rap teams.

I watched as a few girls started leaving. I felt bad for them, some have never rapped in their entire life before.

"Mmm...Hwang Jihyun? Can you try this..." Minkyung pointed to a spot on the paper. "Part?"

I nodded and started singing. I hit the high note well, but my singing was average.

I looked at everyone, and they seemed unsure. My heart dropped to my stomach.

"We have enough people who can do high notes...so you wouldn't really stand out, because your singing is..."

"Pretty average."

I sighed and nodded in understanding. Why do I keep being pushed lower? Am I working hard for nothing?

My cheeks burned with embarrassment as I walked out the room to the "My Number" one. It was going to be hard for me, since 1.) I didn't like the song, I'd rather be put in Puss, and 2.) I've tried rapping before but never worked hard on it.

I opened the door and everyone inside turned to me. Their faces lit up, and they yelled, "JYP!!!!"

I tried my hardest to smile and sat down with them.

"Okay, who has never rapped before?" Someone asked.

I shamefully raised my hand, along with 3 other members.

"You? You haven't rapped before?" Someone asked in surprise.

I nodded. "I got kicked out of the 'It hurts' team..."

"You should've done dancing! I saw you dance, it was so good."

"I wanted to take a risk, but I guess that didn't work out so well." I laughed.