Chapter Two | BlackPink Is Formed
Chapter Two | 블랙 핀크가 태어났다
Chapter Two | Beullaeg Pinkeuga Taeeonassda
Disclaimer: I don't own BlackPink or their music.
Pham Van Ly hated the hot weather. Her clothes stuck to her the minute she sweated, she developed sweaty arm-pits, and she didn't feel refreshed until she took a shower. The reason she wasn't taking a cool bath at the moment was because she was stuck in dance practice.
Ly sometimes debated whether she did the right thing by auditioning at YG, because even if YG was one of the Big Three Entertainment Companies, it sure as hell didn't live up to its name and reputation.
The fact that Yang Hyun-Suk was murdered in his own headquarters spoke of how many enemies YG in fact had. Not only that but the scandal that 2NE1 was currently facing, the long times it took for an active group or soloist to make a comeback, the fact most YG artists don't go to award shows or music festivals…
Ly knew she should've gone for SM or JYP, but something told her YG would've been the best choice for her. Either something good was coming her way or her gut was lying to her. Either way, Ly couldn't wait till she could debut, if she would even be allowed to debut considering 5 years have already passed with no sign of making a new girl group.
"5, 6, 7, 8!" Their dance instructor, Tae Min, called out from the front, shaking Ly from her daydreaming and to continue practicing in front of the mirror with every other trainee.
A loud knock resonated through the room, causing everyone to pause and for Tae Min to signal for one of the trainees to turn off the music.
"Come in!"
To everyone's shock and awe, Yang Seoyoon entered inside the practice room, followed by the famous CEO of 1 Million Dance Studio, Lia Kim. "Seoyoon-ssi! Lia-ssi! Welcome" Tae Min stuttered, shocked at the fact that the two young women had entered the practice room.
Seoyoon sent Tae Min a sly smile, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Tae Min-ssi, I was wondering if you could pause the dance practice while I make two small announcements?" Here, Lia snorted under breath at the "small announcements" before Seoyoon poked her right rib in retribution.
"Of course Seoyoon-ssi, by all means" he sent her a small bow, which she returned, before turning to face the trainees.
"After the loss of my beloved husband, Hyun-Suk, I decided to take the mantle of running YG Entertainment, since it'll be waste to let the company sink down. In doing so, I've realized that my late husband has left much unfinished work in this company and that I will need all help to fix it.
Because of this, I enlisted the help of my old friend, Lia Kim and her instructors of 1 Million Dance Studio. This means that 1 Million Dance Studio will be merging with YG Entertainment as of today. New schedules will be given to all trainees, whether old or new, as well as new vocalist and rap coaches.
Before I end it however, I would like for these trainees to come with me to my office; Kim Jisoo, Jang Hannah, Jennie Kim, Pham Van Ly, Park Chaeyoung, Lalisa Manoban and Jeon Somi." With that, Seoyoon turned around, the afromentioned trainees standing up shakily to follow along.
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"This is so nerve-wracking," Jisoo whispered to one of her dormmates, Jennie, as they walked behind Seoyoon. Jennie simply nodded in response, trying very hard to not show outwardly the amount of anxiety building up inside her. Lalisa kept clenching and unclenching her hands, Somi confidently walked, Hannah gritted her teeth, Chaeyoung stuck her hands inside her pockets and Ly took deep breaths to calm down.
They will either get kicked out or told some sort of nonsense news. Ly hadn't spent 5 years training in this company to be kicked out in the end, she refused to let things end like that. After what felt like years they came to a stop at Seoyoon's office, which used to be Yang-PD-Nim's office.
Seoyoon opened the door, followed in by Lia and the other girls. "Take a seat" Seoyoon motioned to the candy red couch and they did so, understanding the underlying order in Seoyoon's otherwise friendly tone. Lia stood beside Seoyoon as she sat on the comfortable looking desk chair, her expression blank.
"Based on your anxious expression's, you all think I'm kicking you out, correct?" Seoyoon rhetorically asked, gazing at all of them. None said anything, but their expressions told Seoyoon everything she wanted. With a smirk, she parted open her mouth.
"Congratulations, you're all wrong."
With a leap of her heart, Ly stared at the new CEO of YG Entertainment with a surprised look on her face, unable to think. It was as if all thoughts had left her mind, only able to hear white noise. Beside her, Lalisa gave a loud "WHOOP!" Of excitement and teary happiness, her sniffles confirming it.
Jisoo gasped and tightly hugged the motionless Jennie beside her, who seemed to be in a daze. Hannah grinned, all sharp looking teeth glinting in the light, Chaeyoung actually smiled in joyful happiness and Ly let out a sharp breath she had been holding in.
Seoyoon had to smile at the desperate sense of relief they must've been feeling. Thank god Hyun-Suk had kept these girls somewhat hidden, that he hadn't yet debuted them, since she now could do whatever she wanted with them in order for them to succeed.
"I'm glad you're all excited. Now, settle down so we can discuss everything. As you all may know, being an idol isn't sunshine and daisy's, in fact, it's one of the hardest jobs one could take on. You'll have dating bans, almost to no contact with boy bands, hide any little mistake, protect your public image at all costs and show your good side to all fans and anyone you may meet.
You all have flaws to perfect, flaws to overcome, and you will work hard to accomplish that. Any mistake we catch you all do we will be sure to rectify it. It doesn't matter whether you're all chosen to be in the group, anyone can be kicked out at any chance. You'll be taken out of the trainee dorms and instead have your own dorm instead, of course you'll have to share rooms too.
We've taken the liberty of choosing who your roommate will be, and have made sure you haven't been put with the person you've roomed with for the past 5 years. We want the seven of you to build close relations with each other, since teamwork will be necessary for this group to survive.
Make sure to have fun onstage, make sure to give it you're all, and most of all, build connections, specifically with girl groups. Start with known girl groups and build your way, but remember that you can't be friends with everyone, not everyone will like you. Now, Eun-ssi will be taking you all to your dorm, behave and be good. Dismissed" With that, Seoyoon waved her hand and the door opened, Eun stepped inside.
"Come on girls, I'll take you to your new dorm and new life" Eun smiled, her voice bubbly and upbeat.
The seven of them glanced at each other before nodding, heading out to follow Eun.
They all wondered what life would take them now, what surprises it would have.
