Seems like SK is quite popular among kidnappers these days. She was taken away in another van yet again.

Now this headquarters she wasn't familiar with-but she definitely knew where she was going to.

Probably the biggest and most happening company in the planet at the moment- Hybe Labels.

"Woah. Daebak." She stared in awe,up at the sight of the majestic new Hybe building.

"Please come this way." The casting agent addressed her as he led the way.

This treatment was new to Mirae. After being tossed about in her old company. This felt warm.

They past through so many doors and the casting agent had to keep looking back to ensure she wasn't lost in this maze of a building. The staff would have a very hard time collecting all the clumsy idols who would give out SOS messages after being lost.

They halted before the office of a senior casting agent who stepped out and his eyes danced with excitement.

"I found her!" The agent from earlier on whispered into the senior's ears. He would sure get a promotion judging from his emphasis on the word 'I' .

Sae Kyung was invited into the senior agent's office and she was asked to sit comfortably.

"Hello Miss Bae Sae Kyung. Welcome to BigHit Music. I am Nam Jae Hyuk,senior talent scout here. Glad to have you here today. How have you been? Miss...SK?"

She was slightly surprised. SK was the name of a faded star she was long ago. Other than people close to her,nobody remembered it much,but Mr Nam brought it up. She felt the warmth.

"Do I be cordial or do I be honest Mr Nam?" She asked bluntly.

"SK was known for her honesty. Go on."

"I have been having a hard time. After Show Me The Money ended,I made some choices I regret,and whiled away my time. Three years of my life is gone,and I haven't accomplished anything. I feel I am at the lowest point in my life." She blurted out. Completely honest.

Mr Nam smiled.

"Good. Because from now on,you will only go up."

"Why have you brought me here though." She was curious why a big company like BigHit was searching so much for her,when they can easily find the best talent lining up for them.

Mr Nam seemed to read her mind.

In response,he turns around and shows the motto of the company engraved on the wall-

"Bighit- Music and Artists For Healing."

"And we will go any lengths to find that. Real Artists."

She seemed touched,but not convinced. He seemed to understand that too.

"I was unemployed 5 years ago. I was roaming on the streets with my resume,lining up in front of companies for any job that would give me livelihood. But only rejections I faced.

One day,I was sick of it. I found no more meaning in life. And I decided to take that big step. I was at the Han river,ready to end the suffering...." He told her his story,she was intrigued,but wondered why she was listening to this.

"I was about to take the final plunge,but God must have finally started executing the plans he had for me. And he sent it through some of his messengers on earth- children.

A couple of kids came up to me-" he need not narrate any further. SK remembered this event.

Crystal clear.

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(2017)

The cameras were focused on two kids trying to act all hip with their caps and rings.

PD
"Do you think anyone will come watch your performance."

Kids
"Of course!"

PD
"So how are you going to invite your audience."

SK
"We made flyers!" The kid shows them excitedly to the camera.

The 'Flyers' showcased the drawing of two hip-hop sensations on a stage surrounded by fans cheering them on with the words written below-

You are 'codialy' invited to the busking performance of SK-Chanie- the hip-hop rap duo about to take the world by storm.

The PD couldn't help but chuckle over the funny stick figure drawing and spelling errors by the kids-made his life easier-great content for MNET.

Chan-ie
"And now we are going to hand these out!"

The kids run across to find people to hand over the invitation cards to as the cameras follow them.

They were well known faces already,thnks to the nationally popular show-Show Me The Money. They were after all the youngest kid duo on the show.

Lots of random people who were strolling in the park were happy to receive the invitation and overjoyed to be on TV.

Chan-ie
"We have one last invite left. Who should we give it to?"

The little girl wonders and gazes around as her eyes are fixed upon one man standing before the river.

SK
"Target spotted! Lechugo Chan-ie!"

The kids run upto the last lucky man who was in a depressed mood,but suddenly seemed startled with the kids and the cameras shoved into his face.
He had no idea who these people were.

SK
"Ajhussi! We are a hip-hop rap duo and we are organizing our first busking performance soon. Congratulations on being the last lucky winner of this entry ticket!" She announced proudly and gave him the ticket,which he took-still in a puzzled state.

Chan-ie
"Congratulations Ajussi! See you at the show!"

The kids turned back to the camera.

"And like this! We have successfully given away the entry tickets to the the hundred lucky people! Let's meet soon at the busking performance! This is your... SK-Chanie!! Signing off!! Annyong!!!"

The last man who just received the 'ticket' stared at the drawing in his hand. He chuckled softly and looked up at the kids who were happily marching away.

He had no idea who they were,or what 'busking' was. But he wanted to bady go here. It felt like a calling.

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(Present)

"And that busking saved me." Mr Nam said.

"It returned purpose in my life. I discovered the entertainment industry and once again I worked to find my footing here. And today,I am at this position,conversing with you."

SK was beyond moved. She remembered that day very clearly. It was her first busking performance. It was the day she told herself that one day she would become a Real Artist.

"It was the passion that those two kids showed that day,which reignited my spirit to find true meaning in my life." Mr Nam continued.

After a pause he looked up at her.

"And that little girl who selected me as the lucky winner that day...was you...SK."

She couldn't belive this. Life was indeed weird. It always comes round in circles.

"You helped show a depressed man meaning to his life,how could I let the youngest rap prodigy in our country quit?"

"I want to rap....again."she says,with a spirit of determination.

"You will. Welcome to BigHit Music."

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SK felt like she was in a dream sequence. She was finally at a company who recognised her efforts and passion. Someone who valued her talent and gave her an actually chance to prove to the world that becoming an idol is not betrayal to rap. She would prove it.

She was led to the trainee centre of BigHit Music. She was officially a trainee now.

She was told practice was going on at the moment and she was very keen to join right away,so she hurried to the studio.

A dance class was probably,she slightly opened the door and walked in,as she could hear the trainees whisper among themselves about 'the new trainee'.

She had her head low s she bowed to the instructor.

"Hello. I am Bae Sae Kyung and I am a new trainee. I am going to give it my all and prove my worth. Thank you!" Applause was heard from all across and she finally looked up-

And then,she saw him.

After a really long time.

"JO WOOCHAN!! YOU BETRAYER??"

And he seemed equally surprised

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A/N -  1st June 2022

Yeah now SK is officially a trainee and first day in, she calls a familiar Trainee a betrayer😂 This will get fun.

Thank you so much for your encouraging comments and votes,they make my day honestly💕

Saranghae(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

~Author V✌️