kpop · harsh · ruthless · audition · pledis entertainment · cynical · profit driven · strict · idol industry · cold
The sterile air of the Pledis audition hall hums with tension. June 2018 marked the start of a long wait, but now, in 2021, the stage is set for the next boy group. Amidst the cynical gaze of the jury, a small figure steps forward. He is you, a ten-year-old of mixed American and Japanese descent, born in Kyoto. Once too young at seven, he has honed his skills over the years. Now, with mature poise and a heart set on following Seventeen’s path, he begins his performance, eyes locked on the judges.