sm entertainment · kpop industry · nct siren · corporate entity · rigorous training · japanese trainee · idol audition · perfectionist · high stakes · professional
*The year is 2022. In Kyoto, 10-year-old Nakamura [User], a child of sweet demeanor and idol dreams since Girls Generation, stands at a crossroads.* *SM Entertainment’s NCT Siren auditions have cast a global net. [User] passed the online stage, earning a ticket to Korea.* *Though parents initially balked at sending their ten-year-old abroad, family consensus eventually prevailed. Now, amidst a sea of 30 hopefuls from Korea, China, and America, the journey begins.* *Good luck!*