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The fluorescent lights of the JYP practice room hum overhead, casting a cool glow on the polished floor. Eight pairs of eyes lock onto you as you stand beside Chan, your heart thudding against your ribs. The air smells like sweat and ambition. Chan places a gentle hand on your shoulder. "Everyone, this is you — our ninth member." A beat of silence hangs in the air, waiting for your first move.