#lee yongsu

[indigomovn]

why was I the last person to know that nine is now the leader of onlyoneof?

[hanses-cock-piercing]

[only1-of]

idk if y’all do this but i love calling onlyoneof ooof like i thought it was just weird at first but now i’m so used to it like they’re just ooof in my mind

[wook9jin]

Super Rookie - Hello we are, OnlyOneOf!

[hvrtnscul]

WELCOME ! everyone to the newest survival show in the fictional idol community , which has been titled HEART&SOUL !! from 24 trainees, nine will be voted into the lineup via the voting system MIX&MATCH !! wondering who the hosts are ? that's easy ! it's SEVENTEEN'S SAEBEOM and CHLOE KWON ♡

wanna be a host? apply here !

but wait a minute, we only have 23 out of 23 trainees !! that won't do. wanna join? all you have to do is apply here ♡

wondering who the judges are ? we're excited to announce edensim's very own ceo, VALERIE JANG, evol's lead vocalist IM CHAEYOUNG, lost boys' musical mastermind YANG YONGSU and the lovely LEE SEULMI !!

wanna be on the judges panel? apply here!

[glassheartloves-blog]

Beetlejuice

Have you already seen the cast to Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice: 유준상 Yoon Junsang, 정성화 Jung Sunghwa Lidia : 홍나현 Hong Nahyun, 장민제 Jang Minje Barbara: 김지우 Kim Jiwoo, 유리아 Yuria Adam: 이율 Eeyool 이창용 Lee Changyong Charles.: 김용수 Kim Yongsu Delia : 신영숙 Shin Youngsook, 전수미 Jeon Sumi

OMG! I'm so excited about Yoon Junsang. <3

I can't wait to see the first Recordings of it.

[jellykisskrp]

now free to be roleplayed  —  ♡  !

✿ pentagon’s kang hyunggu (kino) ✿ twice’s kim dahyun ✿ dreamnote’s kim jihyeon (youi) ✿ nct’s jung yuno (jaehyun) ✿ k ✿ nct’s liu yangyang ✿ lunarsolar’s noh hyeonjeong (eseo) ✿ onlyoneof’s lee yongsu (mill) ✿ nct’s osaki shotaro ✿ ateez’s park seonghwa ✿ noh jihye (no:ze)

[tsubomikrp]

Name and stage name: lee yongsu/mill Group or occupation: onlyoneof Full birthday: march 30 1999 Sexual orientation: pansexual!

You have 48 hours to add the admin account ♡

[delhi-architect2]

ArchDaily - STAY1METER Homestay / Z_Lab

© Lee Byunggeun

architects: Z_Lab

Location: 89 Yongsu 1-gil, Hangyeong-myeon, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea

Project Year: 2018

Photographs: Lee Byunggeun

Area: 100.0 m2

Read more »

from ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/936673/stay1meter-homestay-z-lab Originally published on ARCHDAILY RSS Feed: https://www.archdaily.com/

[lapislazuli-trads]

Mill Oficial Fancafe Profile

Nombre artístico: Mil (밀) Nombre real: Lee Yongsu (이용수) Fecha de cumpleaños: 1999.03.30

Altura: 181cm 

Peso: 54 

Tipo de sangre: B

Lamento comunicarles que el perfil de Mill no ha podido traducirse (por ahora) porque la persona que tradujo los perfiles no podía entender su letra. Si ustedes conocen algún traductor KR/ENG, por favor, envíenme un imbox y lo publicaré con sus respectivos créditos.

Gracias por su comprensión.

cr. @onlyoneofKYUBIN (inglés)

[indigomovn]

let’s talk about onlyoneof.

if you don’t know whats going on, onlyoneof released an EP “instinct part 1” with the title track “libidO” on april 8th. this song got a lot of attention due to their highly suggestive dance and many called that queerbaiting and only doing this for attention.

as a bisexual woman, i don’t think this is queerbaiting. if you watch the whole music video, its about the discovery of sexual desire and drive within individuals or in this case, males, hence why it’s called libido. in their description it wrote “libido is considered a feeling that shouldn’t be openly talked about in real life and should be concealed, so its existence is often denied”. i like how they went this route to express a topic that majority of us are going through but its too taboo of a topic to be discussed. its okay to not talk about your sexual desires and experiences if you’re uncomfortable but its also okay to express them how ever you like. what’s not okay is to talk down to those who are willing to share their experiences to those who need guidance and/or advice because you’re uncomfortable with that. although there are scenes that are suggestive, most of the scenes i find pure as they are just doing things normal people do like walking while holding hands, running on tracks, having fun in the river etc. not only they’re discovering their sexual desires but themselves as well. if anything this concept to me is about self-discovery.

that part with love and nine was the only thing people pointed out as queerbaiting and while the suggestive choreography is well... questionable, you do have to admit if they were to get a female dancer for this, it would cause uproar. the members were okay with doing suggestive choreography with each other and in fact were excited to explore a topic that was stigmatised in korea. at the end of the day, they were completely okay with the concept and they are grown men so they are able to give consent before doing something different.

kpop stans reacting to this in a negative way because they are “queerbaiting” and such just shows how many stans are nickpicking what they like about queer representation. it’s okay to not like it, i’m not saying they have to like “libidO” but if they are fine with the fan service and ships between the members and even the fanfics erotic or not about them, but they draw the line at onlyoneof turning something so taboo into art, i honestly find that ironic.

before i finish, i wanted to say that we cannot assume their sexuality because of this. unless they come out themselves, we cannot give them a label. for now they have no label just like everyone else unless they tell you otherwise. also labelling them as straight is also assuming their sexuality in case someone wants to come at me.

edit: i also want to add that the LGBTQ community is not a place for sexual fantasies, so i find that refreshing to see scenes like walking on the beach holding hands being used as an example of how we are portrayed in media. it’s upsetting to know that people treat us as an aesthetic or even a fetish rather than individuals. we are human too.

[truyenvn]

Học Nhóm – Một Bộ Truyện Võ Thuật Học Đường “Mới Nổi” Có Gì Để Mặn Mà!?

Học nhóm thì có gì vui? “Học nhóm” của tác giả Shin Hyung Wook thì chắc chắn rất vui vì đây là một bộ truyện shounen hài hước, võ thuật học đường đỉnh cao!

Thông tin bộ truyện Học nhóm

Truyện Học nhóm, tên khác là Study Group, là một bộ truyện học đường với nhiều pha hành động kịch tính, hấp dẫn và cực cuốn với sự “lột xác” của một thanh niên mờ nhạt, yếu đuối và luôn kém cỏi trong việc học, để trở thành một nhân vật bảnh giai và ngầu lòi.

Truyện được sáng tác bởi tác giả Shin Hyung Wook và được vẽ minh họa bởi họa sĩ Ryu Seung Yeon. Bộ truyện thuộc thể loại manhwa với nhiều tình tiết hài hước và đậm tính shounen với nhiều pha thi triển võ thuật chuẩn không thua gì một tựa truyện Martial Arts.

Truyện vừa được ra mắt độc giả không lâu trên nền tảng đọc truyện webtoon của Hàn Quốc, thu về hàng ngàn lượt xem cho những chap đầu tiên. Ở Việt Nam, truyện đã được đánh giá là một bộ võ thuật học đường đáng xem, với số sao nằm trong khoảng từ 4/5 đến 5/5 sao.

Sơ lược nội dung chính của truyện Học nhóm

Nam chính của truyện Học nhóm – Yoon Ga Min là một nam sinh khá chăm chỉ nhưng kết quả học tập lại luôn tệ, không bao giờ mọi chuyện diễn ra theo ý cậu. Và vì thế cậu đã khá bi quan, cho đến khi được mẹ thuê cho một cô gia sư.

Với sự trợ giúp của gia sư thì Ga Min cũng đã tiến bộ khá nhiều, thế nhưng sự thật lại nằm ở một chỗ khác: môi trường của ngôi trường mà cậu đang theo học quả thật quá tệ lậu – trừng có tên là Yusong – đây là trường cao đẳng nghề kỹ thuật, còn được biết đến là một ngôi trường phát triển tài năng cho những thằng… tội đồ.

Câu chuyện sẽ xoay quanh nhân vật chính, Yoon Ga Min, một nam sinh luôn khao khát được trở thành một học sinh ưu tú và có thể đậu vào một trong các trường đại học mà cậu hằng mong. Liệu hành trình của cậu có thuận buồm xuôi gió, hay môi trường toàn “quái vật” như Yusong sẽ đưa đẩy cậu về phương trời nào?

Nhân vật trong truyện Học nhóm

Yoon Ga Min

Yoon Ga Min là một học sinh học cực tệ và cậu vẫn tâm niệm rằng học không phải là tất cả trong cuộc sống này. Cậu thực sự không hề quan tâm đến việc đạt được điểm tốt hay kém. Thế nhưng, sâu tận trong thâm tâm thì cậu lại nghĩ điều ngược lại, muốn trở thành một học sinh ưu tú.

Cậu là học sinh của một ngôi trường toàn những kẻ côn đồ, và ở đây, dường như việc cố gắng học lại là một việc gì đó rất xa xỉ, hay nói cách khác là vô ích. Nhưng phương châm của Ga Min là “Hoàn cảnh thảm hại như bước hụt chân xuống địa ngục, sẽ giúp tôi mở ra một cơ hội”. Vì thế, Ga Min vẫn miệt mài khổ luyện… ở mảng đánh đấm, bởi thực chất, tài hoa của cậu không nằm ở việc học!

Gia sư Lee Han Kyung

Han Kyung là một nữ gia sư trẻ tuổi, cô vừa mới 23 cái xuân xanh. Cô được mời đến là vì mẹ của Ga Min khá lo lắng cho tình hình học tập của cậu, và bà hy vọng sự giúp sức từ cô giáo Hankyung sẽ giúp cậu cải thiện tình hình điểm số đang ngày một tệ đi của cậu.

Sau 2 năm, Han Kyung, lại bất ngờ trở thành cô giáo chủ nhiệm lớp của Ga Min. Cô đã không lấy được chứng chỉ giáo viên mà mình mong muốn, nên đành phải đến dạy ở một cái trường tồi như Yongsu…

Đánh giá chung về nét vẽ và cốt truyện

Truyện được xây dựng theo kiểu gấp khúc, tiến triển của câu chuyện tuy có phần dễ phán đoán và người đọc không kỹ sẽ dễ cho rằng Học nhóm cũng chỉ là một bộ truyện học đường với anh hùng nổi lên nhờ quyết tâm… chỉ có thế thôi. 

Nhưng do đây là một tựa truyện có kịch bản được xây dựng “gấp khúc”, tức là sau khi sự việc diễn ra rồi tác giả mới quay ngược về quá khứ để giải thích lý do cho từng vấn đề. Việc nhìn thấy ý tốt của cô giáo Ga Min bị bọn côn đồ trong trường xem thường đã khiến cho Ga Min buộc phải ra tay.

Những đòn ra tay của cậu chàng vô cùng đẹp mắt, trông chẳng khác gì những cú đấm cực nhanh của Lý Tiểu Long. Có thể nói truyện Học nhóm đang hòa cùng xu hướng chung của nhiều tựa webtoon đề tài học đường, thông qua những trang truyện tranh mà truyền tải giá trị tớt đẹp của giáo dục và chấn chỉnh thái độ học tập của học sinh. 

Về nét vẽ thì họa sĩ Ryu Seung Yeon hoàn toàn không làm người xem thất vọng, bởi ngoài những khung cảnh bình thường được phối màu đẹp mắt, thì những pha hành động đều sống động như thực, đem đến cho độc giả cảm giác đang “xem phim” hành động chứ không đơn thuần là đọc truyện.

Học nhóm là một tựa truyện mới lấy chủ đề học đường, võ thuật nhằm tôn vinh giá trị của giáo dục, đồng thời phô bày nhiều góc khuất trong các trường trung học, lên án dữ dội việc che đội, lấy liếm các sự việc tồi tệ thường thấy ở đa số các trường tư thục.

source https://truyenvn.com/tin/preview-truyen-hoc-nhom.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-truyen-hoc-nhom

[only1-of]

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

OnlyOneOf is having a comeback on Oct 30th

ONLYONEOF IS HAVING A COMEBACK ON OCT 30TH

so now y’all can’t say nobody told you about it

[thepunkdrunklove]

THE PUNK DRUNK LOVE - RED SUNSET BEACH(MABBIT.ver)

투명한 온 더 록

잔을 채운 네그로니

빛바랜 폴라로이드

사진 속에 레드 선셋 비취

눈을 반짝이며 얘길 했던 그 푸른 밤

여름이 시작되었어

파도의 소리가 들린다며 춤을 추웠던

완벽한 너의 그 모습

기억해 린다 변해버린 마음

미안해할 필요는 없어

말해줘 린다 커져가는 꿈들을

저 멀리 바다가 보여

새하얀 팔리아멘트

담배연기를 내뿜으며

어둑한 펍 패러다이스

구석에 앉아 너를 기다려

바람 속에 입을 맞췄었던 그 여름밤

난 잊지 않았어

바다의 냄새가 난다며 코를 찡그리며

웃던 너의 그 미소

기억해 린다 변해버린 마음

미안해할 필요는 없어

말해줘 린다 커져가는 꿈들을

저 멀리 바다가 보여

바람 속에 입을 맞췄었던 그 여름밤

난 잊지 않았어

바다의 냄새가 난다며 찡그리며

웃던 너의 그 모습

기억해 린다 변해버린 마음

미안해할 필요는 없어

말해줘 린다 커져가는 꿈들을

저 멀리 바다가 보여

말해줘 린다

말해줘 린다

말해줘 린다

말해줘 린다

말해줘 린다 기억해줘 린다

저 멀리 바다가 보여

끝없이 아련한

펍 패러다이스 앤

레드 선셋 비치

Music & Words by THE PUNK DRUNK LOVE

THE PUNK DRUNK LOVE are:

이승한, 김용수, 조기도

Seunghan Lee(V&B), Yongsu Kim(G), Kido Cho(D)

Produced by THE PUNK DRUNK LOVE

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by MOL STUDIO

Music Video - Directed by MABBIT

Distribution by POCLANOS

2018 STEEL FACE RECORDS

#thepunkdrunklove #redsunsetbeach #desperaterocknblues #steelfacerecords #clubsteelface #outsidervol2

[hvrtnscul]

EPISODE ONE ; PART ONE

ocs mentioned:

HOSTS; chloe kwon @chloekwon , kim choa @svtquartz

JUDGES; valerie jang, im chaeyoung @evolgirls , yongsu @lcstboys , lee seulmi @scultheflcwr

CONTESTANTS ; juliet kang @pandoraswrld , kang narin @meipomene , hana nakamura @yourmymelody , yashiro mizuki @skzfairies , kang kyulha @thevez , claire eun @flairiegarden , yang feihong @m1mor1 , nadia garcia @ch3rryb3rry , bang minhee @girlsinthefcrest , saint lovina @aphrcd1te , ahn kaeun @emctionalbruises , ahn minji @overanout , apinya thongkham @cloudentertainment , baek suyeon @baeksuyeon , lee yongsun @leeyongsun , yurina ikari @mikavk , seo yein @svpphism , ishii yuki @smileyent , weng xiening @lvdic , yoon riah @rcsvric , oh iseul @ohiseul

The camera pans around the empty room, clearly looking for someone. 

[ where are they ? ]

Finally it stops on the two people standing centre stage, who wave with big smiles. They both bow before looking back at the camera.

"Hello, we're your hosts! Chloe Kwon,"

"And Kim Choa, or Saebeom!" They clap their hands in excitement.

[ ahh, the excitement is contagious !! ]

"But before we can meet the contestants, we have to meet the judges," Chloe states, matter-of-factly, with a finger in the air. Saebeom beams and leads the camera away from the stage, towards the judges panel where they'll be sitting.

The first to make an appearance is the CEO herself, Valerie Jang. She gives the camera a curt nod before taking her seat.

...

            [ INDIVIDUAL CAM : valerie ]

"I'm expecting everyone to try their best. I'm not expecting perfection. Just effort," she musters a stiff smile. "I can't stand people who don't put in their all."

...

After she takes her seat, another figure comes in behind her, giving the camera a shy smile. She takes her spot next to Valerie.

"Hello, I'm Lee Seulmi, but you may know me as Soul Lee!" She bows her head and the next two judges walk side by side to the judges panel.

Valerie has a bit of a sour look, but it quickly switches to a smile as the final two take their respective seats. She and Seulmi both bow their heads.

One of them gives the camera a small nod and smiles. "I'm Chaeyoung, EV♡L's lead vocalist and former member of IOI.

...

            [ INDIVIDUAL CAM : chaeyoung ]

"I'm not strict, exactly," she says, looking directly into the camera. "Not like the others anyway. But I'm honest, and I know some people can't take honesty."

...

The final judge gives the camera a small wave.

[ ah, the final judge is the only man !! ]

"I'm Yang Yongsu, and I'm excited to be judging the participants." As the camera shows all the judges, they smile and wave.

[ they were all so scary a second ago 😖 ]

The camera returns to the stage, which is now empty. The spotlight shines as three people slowly make their way onto the stage.

[ ??? ] : Wow! This place is so.. big !!

The camera zooms in on the shortest of the three, and she gives it a big smile and wave. "Hi!" She giggles and covers her face shyly before running to meet the others centre stage.

One of them looks at her and grimaces, but she doesn't take notice and gives the two of them a big grin. All three of them bow at the judges.

"Hello," they say simultaneously. Seulmi giggles, bowing her head.

"What are your names?" she says, clasping her hands together.

The shortest one laughs and cups her face. "Hello, I'm Mimori's love Yanfei! I'm the second youngest and main rapper!" She points finger guns at the judges before hiding her face behind her hands again.

"Ahh, so cute!" 

[ yanfei is adorable ^^ ]

The contestant from before clears her throat and tosses some hair over her shoulder. "I'm Kang Narin, also known as Wisteria. I'm a member of Melpomene." Yanfei smiles and gives her a thumbs up.

...

            [ INDIVIDUAL CAM : yanfei ]

"I may be coming off as totally cringe, but I'm just a little awkward," she says, rubbing the back of her neck. "I just- I want everyone to like me. I'm sure we'll all be great friends. I hope, at least."

...

            [ INDIVIDUAL CAM : wisteria ]

She looks up at the camera with disgust. "I'm not saying Yanfei's a try-hard, but, she's a try-hard." She laughs. "Like, way too hard."

...

The final contestant steps forward, giving the judges a charming grin.

[ hm, who's this ?? ]

"I'm Claire. Claire Eun. I'm a member of Flairie Garden and this is my second survival show." She crosses her arms and gives the others a smug smirk.

"You were on Produce 48, right?" Yongsu asks, and Claire nods.

"Mhm. I came sixteenth, overall." Wisteria rolls her eyes but Yanfei is grinning from ear to ear. "I know my way around a survival show."

...

            [ INDIVIDUAL CAM : claire ]

"I came to win. Nana or whatever her name is may think she's top dog. But I was the one on Produce 48," she kisses her teeth whilst looking at her nails. "Not her."

...

"Girls," Valerie starts, rising from her seat and giving the girls a smile, "behind us, there are 24 seats, all numbered. You may choose where you sit, the higher your number, the better your skills."

Claire and Narin give each other a look.

[ there's a bit of tension ]

"So, find your spot. It won't be set in stone." The three girls walk towards the cluster of seats. Yanfei sits comfortably on number 12; not too high, not too low. Right in the middle.

Claire and Narin ascend, the latter sitting at number 6. The final of the three ascends until she reaches the seat at the top; number one.

Yanfei gasps. "That's like, really high," she says. "You're saying you're like, the best. The other girls aren't even here yet. What if Sunmi walks through the door?"

"Sunmi is not walking through that door," Claire retorts, leaning back comfortably in the chair. Their conversation is interrupted as the lights dim and another three contestants walk in.

They just look at each other for a moment, before smiling at each other. "Hello," one says to the other two.

"Hi." They turn around and bow to the judges. The blonde looks expectantly at the brunettes, silently willing one of them to introduce herself first.

"Um, hello. I'm Nadia. Nadia Garcia." She gives the judges a small smile, fumbling over her words. "I'm a member of Cherryberry under Angelico, but, um, I was a recent addition."

Yanfei smiles brightly. "Another foreigner! I was scared I'd be the only one. I hope she sits next to me." She covers her face and giggles. "She's like, really pretty."

The other gives the judges a bright smile. "Hello, I'm Bang Minhee, member and leader of The Path." She looks at all the girls. "Let's do well."

The blonde bows shallowly before clearing their throat. "I'm Kang Kyulha, but most people know me as Byul. I debuted as part of New Eden." She gives the judges a shy wave.

"Cute," Seulmi mutters with a smile. "Take A seat!" she says, standing up and gesturing behind her. Yanfei has her fingers crossed, watching as the two make their way to the chairs.

...

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"I was super scared I'd be the only foreigner. And Nadia's super pretty too." She giggles. "I really hope she sits next to me."

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"I'm a little nervous. Not scared, just nervous." She laughs awkwardly. "Which is normal. The other girls seem a little, eh.." she shrugs. "I don't know. I really hope we all get along."

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Kyulha sits on the 24 seat, and Claire laughs. "Sorry, sorry. It's just- that's the bottom, right?" She swirls a strand of hair around her finger. "You must have major confidence issues."

Narin scoffs. "At least she doesn't have an inflated ego."

[ there's a lot of tension 😰 ]

Yanfei laughs awkwardly. "Come on guys, we're making her feel bad." She gives Kyulha an apologetic smile. "I hope we can be friends, Kyulha." The girl in question gives her a court nod and a small smile.

Nadia sits on the 10 seat, Minhee sitting at number 9 and giving her a court nod before turning back to the front, and Yanfei gives her a smile and wave. "Hello," she says. "I'm Yanfei. Let's do well." Nadia nods from her seat. 

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"Try hard~" she says in a singing voice.

…

The lights dim for a third time, and two more contestants emerge. They both bow. "Hello."

"I'm Hana Nakamura, a part of Melody!" she says, bowing once more with a big grin. "I'm really excited to be here."

Narin gives a strained smile. "We can tell."

Claire gives her a pointed look. "Who pissed in your cereal this morning? Or are you always like this?"

Narin sticks her tongue out. "Wouldn't you like to know."

The second contestant plays with her fingers. "I'm Juliet. I'm part of Pandora, and I'm under Angelico."

Nadia smiles. "She's under Angelico too! Ah, I wish we had come in together."

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"Nothing against Kyulha, it was just a bit.. awkward? She's quiet and I get that," she says, playing with her hands. "But it was so, so awkward."

...

Hana turns to Juliet with a smile. "My stage name is Jules! It's basically your name but shorter."

Juliet smiles back. "Take a seat, girls." As the Hana and Juliet take their seats - 18 and 11 respectively - Chloe and Saebeom take the stage once more.

With the camera now showing the whole stage, their matching blue and pink outfits are clear. And cute!

[ give the stylist a raise ! ]

Chloe smiles. "Hello hello! With eight out of 24 contestants here, let's get started on the first batch alliances for the first round."

"But Chloe," Saebeom says, 'distressed', "what is an alliance?"

"Well, Saebeom, I'm glad you asked. An alliance is a group of three girls who will work together. It has a captain, a co-captain and an ace!"

"So, what you're saying is these girls need to figure out their teams," Saebeom says and Chloe nods her head. "Well, I have this envelope. I think their teams are in it!"

Chloe pours. "Let me read them out, since I knew what alliances were." Saebeom shakes her head with a giggle.

"No. I have the envelope." 

"Why don't we take turns, I'll read the first alliance out." Before Saebeom can object, the envelopenis in Chloe's hands.

"Our lovely angels," Chloe starts, "we are gathered here today for you to find out who you will be teamed with for the first mission.

Jules laughs, covering her mouth. "Gosh, it sounds so official when she says it like that."

Yanfei laughs. "Sounds sorta like a wedding. You know, 'we are gathered here today'," she says, imitating Chloe. Juliet laughs next to her.

"Hurry up Chlo I want my turn."

"Fine fine," Chloe huffs. "Ahem, our first alliance is… drumroll!" The eight girls tap their legs with excitement. "Nadia, Claire and Kyulha!"

Claire's face drops for a moment before she puts on a smile, beaming at the other girls. "Well, aren't you guys lucky? I have a bit of survival show knowledge, so as long as you're rolling with me, you guys will be just fine.

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"I'm soo excited," she says with a fake smile. "I mean, Nadia seems cool. But Kyulha has some serious self esteem issues." She kisses her teeth. "Not on my watch."

...

Kyulha gives Claire a nervous smile. "That's great," she says meekly.

"Yeah, I'm sure we'll do great Claire." The girl in question clicks her tongue. 

"You sound so formal, it's not a business meeting. We're.." She pauses. "We're friends!"

Saebeom clears her throat, taking the envelope back from Chloe. "Our second alliance, drumroll!"

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"I hope I get someone nice. I don't mind who it is, as long as they're nice."

...

"Yanfei, Juliet and Minhee." Yanfei smiles at the girl sitting next to her, and leans over to give a wave to Minhee. 

"I'm guessing you're gonna be captain, since you're the leader of your group." Minhee smiles and giggles.

"Maybe, don't get my hopes up!"

[ a cute friendship ! ]

Narin looks at Hana, realising they're the final two left. "Hm," Narin hums.

Hana puts her hand up. "Um, I'm guessing me and Narin are in an alliance, but who's our third person?" Chloe and Saebeom look at each other before bursting out laughing.

"Well, three is an odd number and eight is an even number," Chloe states, once again with pointing her finger.

Saebeom nods. "Yes. Three does not go into eight," she says, shaking her head.

"And we did say this was only the first batch. When the other girls arrive the missing puzzle piece will be found!"

"And you'll all be reunited!" Hana giggles and Narin musters a smile.

"Now!" Saebeom says, clapping her hands together. "While we wait for our second batch of Angels, let's learn a little more about each other."

Chloe nods. "We'll start from the top and work our way to the bottom." Everyone looks expectantly at Claire, who tosses hair over her shoulder.

"Well, I'm Claire, and I'm part of Flairie Garden. We're a pretty big deal-"

"Never heard of you," Narin interrupts. Claire raises a brow, but continues anyway.

"Whatever, as I was saying, we're a pretty big deal. Three out of four of us were on Produce 48. I ranked highest." She leans in as though she's telling a secret. "I was rigged out of the lineup."

Nadia and Jules gasp, but Narin just scoffs. "Really? That's so wrong!"

Nadia nods. "Totally wrong."

Claire crosses her arms and leans back. "I know. Seriously. But I'm like, whatever. Moved on. We're pretty big money makers."

"Yeah, sure." Claire gives Narin a pointed look. 

"Whatever princess. It's your turn. What makes you so special?"

"I'm part of Melpomene," she says with a shrug. "And unlike your nugu group, we're something. Like, a big thing. It's like, whatever, not that important. My favourite colour is pastel blue and I really like dramas. And I like reading."

Minhee looks at her. "I think I've heard of you guys. You were added to the lineup a little later though, weren't you?"

Narin shrugs, looking at her nails. "Like I said it's whatever. My group isn't the only thing I mentioned."

Nadia smiles. "Me too, I was added to my group a little later too. They're like my sisters."

Narin sits up and groans. "I said it's whatever. Just drop it, Jesus." Everyone goes silent for a couple of beats before Minhee speaks up.

"Um, well, I'm a member of The Path, I'm a main vocal and owner of an amazing and strong voice," she says laughing. "I have two twin siblings and I love singing and meeting new people. Hmm, my favorite color is red and my favorite hobby is reading."

Everyone nods, still stunned. "Well, I'm Nadia. I love the color blue and mint chocolate chip flavored anything. I love to dance and do makeup! Mine or anyone else's. I love makeovers, they're so fun."

Yanfei gives her smile. "Me too! Well, I like wearing makeup. I model for a makeup brand, you should totes give me a makeover sometime!"

Claire cringes. "Totes? Who even says totes? What is this, Mean Girls?" Everyone laughs except Claire.

Juliet stops laughing and clasps her hands together. "I'm Juliet, I'm from London, um-"

"London?" Claire gives her smile. "Wow. I'm French."

"You had your turn Marie Antoinette." Narin says giggling.

"Don't call me that."

"Um, okay. There’s not a lot I can say about myself, I think, haha. My favourite colour is orange and in my spare time I like to play video games, oh and I like to write songs whenever I can!" The girls all nod.

"I could never like orange, it's so, bleh!" Yanfei exclaims with a laugh. "But good on you. I'm Yanfei, and I'm part of Mimori! We're under Celestial and we have a really fun concept!"

Minhee gives her a smile and thumbs up. "I like pale yellows and greens. And I love painting! So, um, yeah. That's me. I'm not that interesting either. But I like making friends!"

"Ah, the two boring ones are in a team," they laugh and high five each other.

[ minhee's team seems to be close ]

Jules laughs. "I'm Hana Nakamura, I'm pretty boring too. My favorite color is red, it’s a nice color. Hobbies? Uhm, I used to be in a music club during highschool but that’s it really."

Yanfei pouts. "I'm torn between being happy Minhee is on our team and wishing all the boring people were one team."

[ poor yanfei's inner dilemma ]

Kyulha looks around awkwardly, before licking her lips and looking at the other girls with a wobbly smile. "I'm uh- I'm Kang Kyulha. I'm part of New Eden and I'm the second eldest. I'm not really that popular though. I guess you guys can see why."

"Aww, Kyulha, don't think so lowly of yourself!" Jules exclaimed. "It's not good to think like that." Kyulha shrugged.

"I don't think lowly of myself, I'm just a little bit awkward. I never really grew used to the attention. It's overwhelming."

Narin looks at her, confused. "If you're so anxious then why'd you become an idol?"

Kyulha shrugs again. "I wasn't- I wasn't always anxious. I was just shy. Then the shows started and and promotions became a thing and my anxiety just kickstarted."

Minhee pouts. "I think you're pretty brave Kyulha. If I was you I would have quit the second anxiety started kicking in."

Yanfei nods. "I agree. I'm your number one fan Kyulha!"

All the girls murmur in agreement and Kyulha smiles. "Thanks guys."

[ the start of the kyulha fan club ]

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"Everyone's so nice," she says with a small smile. "I feel like I don't belong here. But I'm glad I'm here. They're nice. It's nice."

...

"Aww, Kyulha don't cry!" Jules rushes from her seat to sit next to the crying girl and cradle her in her arms. "We're all your friends, we don't wanna see you cry."

"Yeah," Nadia says, standing up to get a better view of her teammate. "We're all in this together!"

The girls all nod and hum in agreement, although some rather begrudgingly. "We're gonna be alright."

Just as the other girls are about to speak, someone runs onto the, now empty, stage. They stand there for a moment, confused. "Sorry- I just, um, ran a little late. Is this the right place?"

"Who's this chick?" Narin questions. Chloe, from somewhere off camera, proudly exclaims "She's your final teammate!"

[ now the team is complete ! ]

Jules smiles, waving at her while Kyulha slowly sits up, wiping her face. "Hello, hello, I'm Hana Nakamura! But everyone calls me Jules."

The new girl nods and waves. "Um, hi. I'm Yashiro Mizuki. Nice to meet you."

"Ah, you're from Japan too!" Mizuki nods, smiling and getting excited. "Come sit next to me, number 17 or 19!" Mizuki sits at 17, giving Jules a wide smile and waving to a still sniffling Kyulha.

[ ah, the japan line has too much energy 😴 ]

"Ah, Mizuki you're so cute!" Mizuki bows her head and gives Yanfei a big smile. "We're gonna get along well!"

Narin laughs. "Are you calling yourself cute?"

"Not like that," Yanfei counters with a giggle. "I meant- Ugh, you know what I meant."

Nadia smiles. "Their personalities are similar." Yanfei nods.

"Yes! Thank you!"

The lights dim again and the girls all hold their breath, excited. "Ooh, who's gonna come this time?" Mizuki asks, grabbing Jules' arm.

Three trainees, presumably the next alliance all walk in. One gives the other two a once over before pressing her lips into a thin line. "Hello," she says curtly.

The blonde gives her a small smile, standing next omg I her centre stage. "Hi," she says, tense. The final one walks out and everyone can't help but look at her.

"Wasn't she on Squid Game?" Minhee says to no one in particular. Nadia nods next to her.

She gives the other two a lazy smirk and salutes. "Yo." She stands next to them, hands in her pockets. The other girls give her a look before looking at each other.

[ let's hope these girls aren't in an alliance ]

"Hello, judges. I'm Ahn Minji, member of Over and Out. We're in this weird phase where we're under a company but not really, so um, yeah. Don't ask what company we're cause I don't have a solid answer."

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"There's a bit of tension," she says honestly. "Minji seems a little scary. She's tall and gives 'I will literally crush you' vibes. It's nerve racking."

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The blonde smiles. "I'm Ahn Kaeun. I'm not as famous as any of you guys. I'm like, nugu. I go by Indie and I'm under JYP. So, yeah."

The final one smiles. "I'm Saint Lovina. I debuted in 2014 as part of Aphrodite."

Claire giggles. "That's a basic name."

"It's better whatever the hell Flairie Garden." Narin counters.

Saint gives Claire a pointed look. "Sorry, but that's my seat."

"No. No it's not. I got here first so deal with it."

Saint raises a brow. "Listen to your elders. That's my seat."

Claire rolls her eyes. "Sit at number two. I got here first. Your problem, not mine." Saint doesn't argue anymore, ascending and sitting in the second seat.

Indie sits next to Kyulha, at 23. Minji climbs up and sits at 5, ignoring the girls' lingering gazes. "You're acting like you've never seen a pretty girl before," Minji comments.

The girls stop staring. It's silent for a bit longer, until Chloe and Saebeom make their way into the stage.

"These three are veterans," Saebeom whispers to Chloe.

"Like us?" she jokes. "Anyways, we're excited to announce the three veterans will be in an alliance together!" The three in question all look at each other.

"****." Yanfei shoots up, immediately looking at the idol nestled in the number two seat. 

"Can we swear? We shouldn't swear, right?" 

[ no yanfei. you can't swear. ]

Minhee gives Saint a sour look. "No. We shouldn't. Especially on tv."

Saint scoffs. "Whatever. Sorry, I guess."

"Half of us are here," Nadia says. "I wonder who the other half are."

Yanfei nods. "Me too. It's exciting but scary at the same time."

[ we're excited to see the final twelve too! ]

Jules looks at Mizuki. "You're the only trainee so far right? Everyone else has debuted already."

Mizuki shrugs. "Yeah, I guess."

Chloe and Saebeom cheer as the lights dim, clapping their hands as the next alliance walks onstage with their hands intertwined. They stop in the middle of the stage, but they're caught up in their own conversation.

"And I was like, duh!" The other two laugh, but the one in the middle pouts. "I'm serious. It was so obvious!"

The one on her left smiles. "Sorry that happened Aya." Everyone gives them a strange look, and the three of them all bow.

"Hello!" the one in the middle says beaming. "I'm Apinya Thongkham, but most people call me Aya. Or Khami. Either one," she concludes with a shrug.

The one on her left beams and clasps her hands, bowing once again dramatically. "And I am Lee Yongsun. Most people call me Sunny!"

"I'm Baek Suyeon!" The three all look at each other and burst out laughing.

[ aww, friendship goals !! ]

"We're all trainees!" they say at the same time.

"I'm a trainee under YG." Suyeon.

"I'm under SM." Yongsun.

"And I'm from Belladonna Records. We're pretty underground." Aya.

Mizuki beams. "I'm a trainee too! Hana I'm not the only trainee anymore!"

Her friend laughs and nods. "Right!"

The three of them sit together at 16, 15 and 14; Yongsun, Suyeon and Aya.

The room is buzzing with chatter, fifteen of them all sitting and talking.

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"I didn't think I'd make friends this quickly, but here I am!" She smiles.

…

"Nine more, right?" Minhee asks, Nadia nods next to her.

"We're almost there," she jokes. The lights dim once more, but instead of three, six girls appear.

One of them looks, the tallest one, looks around before giving an awkward smile. "Hello," she says quietly. "My name's Weng Xiening. But most people know me as Della."

Yanfei smiles and waves. "Are you Chinese too? So am I! Half, anyway." Della gives the energetic girl a small bow, and she points at the 13 seat next to her. Della makes her way up slowly.

The other five look at each other. "I'm Yurina Ikari. Most people call me Yuki."

The shortest one puts a hand over her mouth in disbelief. "No way, my name's Yuki."

"Oh." Silence.

"That's so cool!" They give each other a hug. "Where should we sit?" Yurina asks.

Yuki points at 20 and 19. They sit together, smiling.

Saint scoffs. "What is this? Preschool? Walking hand-in-hand and being buddy buddy with each other."

The final three look at each other. "I'm, uh, Yeseul. From Sapphism. We're under Edenism," she turns and gives Valerie a small wave. One the elder does not return.

"Yeah." The other two nod awkwardly.

"Yoon Riah, but most people know me Rosario. I'm under Cloud Entertainment."

"I'm Iseul. Oh Iseul." The girls stand there silently for a moment, before splitting up and finding their seats.

[ that was awkward 😓 ]

Chloe and Saebeom make their way centre stage. "Chloe, there's only three more!"

Chloe nods, clapping her hands. "I know! I'm so excited!" The lights turn off, and there's nothing but a spotlight shining on the entrances.

The three final contestants walk onto the stage, nervous. All eyes are on them.

[ who are our final three? ]

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