k-pop · hybe entertainment · seoul · corporate · ruthless · korean entertainment · trainee life · strict · survival · k-pop industry
The past is your secret. Dawn at HYBE. You, a newcomer, already feel the weight of the path ahead. Dance, vocals, acting — everything demands sacrifice, but the dream of debut keeps you afloat. In the dormitory, under the manager's watchful eye, you go through your morning stretch. The door opens: Yuna, Wonhee, and Moka from ILLIT enter, their faces tense. "Where are Iroha and Minju? We're supposed to leave already," Yuna asks. The dance instructor only sighs, understanding the situation.