We all gathered in front of the dorm’s television to watch ‘High-Class Music Show.’ Myself, Team Lead Na, and Jung-han had our laptops and phones open to monitor entertainment forums, social media, and news Continue Reading →

Hee-yeon stood there, her eyes closed and her slightly parted mouth placed near the mic. Her voice started with a gentle hum in falsetto. They would layer several tracks and Continue Reading →

Before ‘High-Class Music Show’ aired, a certain rumor was slowly circulating the entertainment forums. “I guess people are starting to talk about Yumi. We got some reaction when Yoon-jung posted Continue Reading →

The first variety show we were booked on was called ‘High-Class Music Show.’ Despite the name, it was actually more of a talk show with four hosts and a guest Continue Reading →

Meanwhile… On the day Jin-ah successfully wrapped up her first music show appearance, Team Lead Kim was called into Director Park’s office. He sat tensely in the office, the silence Continue Reading →

Naturally, Jin-ah didn’t even come close to topping the charts. However, she achieved something far more valuable than first place. “W-Wow. President Kang, the internet’s going wild.” “Such a way Continue Reading →

Pushing aside my thoughts about recent events, I focused on the moment in front of me. After all, Jin-ah’s first live music show was far too important to let anything Continue Reading →

The teaser, music video, and track finally released. Jin-ah threw her hands in the air and cheered.  She had charted at #96. I took it calmly. There was no need Continue Reading →

“I’d go ttukbaegi on them.” Unlike earlier, Jin-ah spoke in a serious tone. Hye-jung was caught speechless in that moment. She glanced at the producer, unsure of whether to cut Continue Reading →

(T/N: Ttukbaegi (TOOK-beh-geeh) is a black or brown earthenware pot. It is commonly used in Korean idioms, which we will see in this chapter.) Once the music video shoot wrapped Continue Reading →