Second Try of a Failed Idol

In the early days of my career as an idol, my group didn't perform well.

We didn't sell much, and public opinion about us was at its lowest. In other words, we didn't leave much of an impact.

But that was to be expected for a newly formed group from a small entertainment company. Unfortunately, our company wasn't patient enough to wait a couple of years to see results.

So due to my doll-like face and small figure-contrasting to the other members' cool image-the company decided to take a risk. They forced me to take the role of a "Pure Maiden," surrounded by her "Princess Charmings," pairing me romantically with my members to fuel fans' obsessions.

But I hated it. The sugary, innocent persona felt suffocating. So, in a desperate bid to break free, I cut off my long hair into a flowing, boyish shag and altered the way I carried myself, aiming for a "Boyish Girl Crush" image.

As a result of my sudden transformation, an irreversible loss of fandom began.

Shocked by my appearance-changing from cute and princess-like to tomboyish-fans expressed their disappointment and protested to the company for my dismissal, blaming me for my reckless actions.

To make matters worse, the other members of our group, NewJeans, made similarly foolish decisions one after another, ultimately leading to our inevitable downfall.

Five years later, I spent my days filled with regret for not accepting my role as the "Pure Maiden" of the group.

If only I could go back in time, I would be exactly what the fans wanted me to be.

Then, one day, as if the gods had grown tired of my countless complaints, I inexplicably returned to the early days of my career as an idol.

Now, all I want to do is fix my mistakes. I've vowed to become the "Pure Maiden" the group needs and to walk the path of success.

However, a new problem has arisen. The other members seem to have fallen for my "Pure Maiden" act-for real.

Kpop Alternate Universe
Newjeans x Female Reader
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