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JIEUN MAKES SPECIAL SNS POST

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My man 💖.

You came into my world during one of the hardest times of my life and changed it for the better. I've never found a person who can make me laugh and smile the way you do. You're so brave and strong and I admire you greatly for not giving up. The love I have for you is immeasurable...

I can't wait to finally call you my husband. 🥰

COMMENTS:

WHAT???? FHFHFHFHFHFJFJF

I'm so happy for you both omfg 😭😭 the cutest couple in kpop.

So we can officially call him daddy now, right? Mama jiejie and daddy Hyun 🥺😍

This is the best news ever. You guys are so sweet!

YALL EYE CANT BELIEVE IT ---

Ur a hoe!!! He deserves better!!!! Tramp!!!!

(Hyun belongs to @v6offical)

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Jenna Solo VLIVE Highlights

“One of our infinity gave me this cookie monster toy a couple months ago. It’s so goofy, isn’t it? It’s cute! I sleep with it and carry it around with me and it makes me feel safe, so thank you so much to that fan!”

A few minutes after, she answers a question many fans had been asking: “How is Sora? Can you please tell if she is okay?”

“Sora-Unnie is doing great! It was very scary what happened to her,” Jenna looks off to the side, appearing a bit upset for a moment before looking back at the camera and smiling. “Our precious leader will be coming back to Korea soon but will still need some time to recover fully so please send her good vibes!

"You all are the sweetest Thank you so much for all the love you have been sending us.” She gives the fans a finger heart and blows many kisses to the camera. Immediately after, somebody asks about an album and Jenna squeals loudly. “Uh..We are working on that!” The grin on her face is huge and the chat goes wild. “I can’t say anything else though...Jenna no want to get into trouble.” She pouts, eyes darting side to side before she giggles. 

She chats with fans for a good hour before a man comes in and she disappears out of frame for a couple minutes. When she returns, she looks a bit upset and tired, then proceeds to say goodbye.

Reactions Afterwards:

“I recognized that males voice at the end...Was that their Manager? He sounded mad...He is such a jerk!”

“The girls have made it known they don’t like their Manager...I wish Starpunch would just replace him already...Bring back he old one! He was so adorable and sweet and treated the girls like his daughters!”

“Poor baby...I’ve noticed Jenna looks defeated a lot off camera...She’s slowly losing her bubbly, weird personality which we’ve all come to love...I hope she’s doing okay.”

“idk she’s probably just still upset over what happened to Sora. we shouldn’t overthink it right now.”

“The girls in general haven’t been as active on SNS...I hope they’re alright.......”

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Starpunch Snoop awakens from the dead to dish some details on the mystery trainee:

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SORA SOLO VLIVE HIGHLIGHTS

SORA SOLO VLIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Sora runs a hand through her newly dyed-blonde hair as she reads the comments. “You like my hair? I was nervous about it. I don’t think I look good with colored hair but it is pretty, isn’t it?” She smiles as she reads the flurry of positive responses.

Why do you girls always do vlive so late? You should get some rest!

Sora grins as she reads that comment. “Are you going to scold me now?” She jokes with the fan. “I actually took a very long nap earlier today so I am not tired as of right now.” 

Can we know more about XXCIT3? Please Unnie!

“Our sub-unit! I am very excited about it! We really hope our infinity will support us and the trainees who have worked very hard to be good for all of you! We will be in the recording studio for the next few days finishing up some amazing songs for you all!” Sora is animated as she speaks and strikes a cute little pose (that -cough- is actually a little choreography teaser for one of XXCIT3s upcoming songs).

Fat and ugly!!!!

Sora glances at that comment, a brief frown passing on her face before she sighs loudly.

What have you been up to lately?

“A lot of recording! We’ve been working with the trainees a lot as well and getting to know them better. I’ve also been writing a lot in my notebook,” Sora reaches out of frame and grabs her songbook (with a big old Ariana Grande dangerous woman bunny sticker on the cover), waving it in front of the camera with a big grin. “I...I really wish I could show you some right now.”

What did you eat today Unnie? ~~~

"Jjamppong! It was really good. Jieun-sunbaenim treated us to a meal this afternoon. She is the best!”

(Comment in Japanese) When are you coming home? Do you miss your family?

Sora responds (in Japanese): “I’m not sure when but I miss home and my family especially. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen them in person. I love Korea and I’m thankful though to have friends that take good care of me here.”

Sora sits for a few minutes reading comments. At some point, there is a weird groaning sound right outside the door and a minute later, Jenna walks in, hands  out in front of her as she walks like a zombie.

“This girl is so strange! What is wrong with her?” Sora asks, panning the camera to her other member, who just continues making weird noises as she stares droopy eyed at the camera. Jenna doesn’t respond, just stares a little longer before smiling wide and running out of the room.

Sora shakes her head and laughs, “I think she’s been gaming for far too long! She’s lost it completely!”

Album please!!!!!

“I know! I know! I really hope we can give our infinity an album soon. The company is...” Sora bites her lip and shakes her head. “Don’t worry!”

She chats for another twenty minutes before finally saying goodbye and turning off the stream.

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Jenna started the VLIVE a little after 11PM because couldn’t sleep and missed the fans.

"Go to bed! It's late!"

Jenna gets close to the camera before responding, "No!" She says in a cutesy voice, like she's a disobedient child. "I want to chat with my infinity! Please can I stay up a little longer with you all?"

Ok...fine...since you asked nicely lol.

Her phone beeps and she looks down, briefly reading a text.

She then squeals and nearly drops the selfie stick. The chat goes wild as everybody asks if she's okay/what's wrong. She looks back up, a huge smile on her face, eyes scanning the chat. "Life is...pretty good. I am enjoying this comeback and the special things we are planning for our fans."

She's as red as a tomato at this point and giggles as the fans tease her for blushing.

Who was that? Are you guys eating? Please stay healthy, unnie

“Ahhh...My brother is watching and was teasing me.” (Girl be lying but wbk). “We are doing our best to stay healthy for all of you! Sora-Unnie is making sure we eat well and is taking good care of all of us! She is the best!”

Where's junho, Jenna? Are you two engaged yet? I sense loooovveee....

That comment scrolls by very fast but she reads it and cackles, “You have quite the imagination!” She teases, wagging her finger at the camera like a parent scolding a child.  

What is your favorite song from the new EP?

Jenna thinks hard on this one. “Besides our title track, I really love dream line. It’s fun and catchy and  gives good vibes and the cheering part always makes me smile and gives me motivation! Chanri and Sora have also been working extra hard on the choreography for it all by themselves! So make sure to look out for the practice video very soon!”

Can you describe the choreo for dream line? And what inspired the songs sound?

“It’s not as intense as some of our previous dances. It’s...More pretty and slightly playful and light? Easy for our infinity to learn if you want to try once we release it!” Jenna reads the next part and smiles, “Ariana-Unnie! We always mention her but our infinity knows that all of us - especially me, Sora and Jieun-sunbaenim love her! Yua and Jieun take a lot of inspiration from her sound when they create some of our songs.”

You are so pretty Jenna...Can I have your face?

“My face? But your own is perfect as it is! If we were all clones, things would be so boring. Unless you mean you want my face as a keepsake, then...I’m sure I would scare you all if I ripped it off right now so that is a no.” She laughs, clawing at her face and making gurgling sounds.

This is why we love goofball Jenna...You are so weird and I love it.

“You like my weirdness? Good! I will never get rid of it!”

Jenna chats for another half hour before finally giving in to the chats spam requests to get some rest. She smiles and waves goodbye before ending the vlive.

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Starpunch Snoop at it again

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Member Stalk Session:

Sora

Mood: Depressed  (She doesn’t get depressed often but today was a particularly bad day and that plus weeks of anxiety caused by being ridiculed so much by a certain someone finally caught up, along with lack of sleep and a proper diet.)

Sora is currently holed up in her room with the door locked and headphones in her ears with music playing (mostly Sevens solo songs and some really mellow sad songs. Poor baby is in the fetal position in the same outfit from rehearsal from hours before and comforter on the floor. Our indecisive baby girl fought with herself for 10 minutes on whether to call Seven but got too nervous because as always, she doesn’t like bothering people even if they don’t mind helping her. She’s basically been staring at the wall feeling numb for an hour. The last time she felt this bad was during the really bad part of her previous relationship. 

The girls have all tried to get her to come out but Sora just texted them that she was fine and taking a nap. Yua knew better because she’s so close to Sora and in touch with the leaders mind and feelings so she decides to text Seven to let him know (cuz homegirl knows Seven will get through to her somehow).

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The girls watched their sunbae Jieun rehearse this prior to recording and may have nearly died because they idolize Jie Jie.

Queen Jieun showing some love to her favorite artist.

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The music video for Dramatic is uploaded the day after debut ~~

Music Video Stills:

Most talked about moments:

*Fans went wild and praised Chanris visuals during two shots of her on a motorcycle. *The transition from a dark classroom with edgy styling to a red, brightly lit “box”  and fiery “orange” set with more chic vibes was well received by viewers. 

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MARC YANG & JU/.NASTY FEAT. TRAINEES - MERMAID Produced by Marc Yang Lyrics by Marc Yang and JU/.NASTY

LYRICS (KOREAN):

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데

난 그것도 많이 모자라

[일훈/예은] 잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe

Mermaid she’s a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데 You look like a goddess 우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah [소연/일훈] Like a mermaid mermaid on bed

몸짓 하나하나 던지는 미끼 시선이란 링 위에 대답 없는 speaking 밋밋한 숨소린 알려 음악이 필요한 시기 몰랐지 나의 하이톤이 이렇게 쓰일지 내려보는 네 눈에 비친 내가 부끄러 눈을 감고 너의 박자에 맞춰 춤을 춰 점점 더 끈적여 이제 우리 사인 빈틈이 없어 나에게선 넌 뺄 수 없어

내가 미쳤지 가식이 싫었지 모든 걸 네게 줬어 남김없이 숨김없이 위태롭던 흔들흔들거렸던 삶에 빛이 보여 널 만남으로써 혹시 기억하니 우리 만남이 성사됐던 그날 밤의 조용한 party 행여 내가 널 잊게 돼도 난 네 ���을 훔친 괴도 그 죄로 뗄래도 못 떼는 사이 사이

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데 난 그것도 많이 모자라 [민혁/소연] 잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe Mermaid she’s a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데 You look like a goddess 우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah [소연/민혁] Like a mermaid mermaid on bed

불을 끄기엔 내 맘이 너무 급해 분위기에 더 끌려가기엔 이미 아득해 문 열어주기 싫어 나 생각보��� 깊어 주도권을 다 주기엔 밤은 알다시피 길어 uh 웬만한 거엔 안 넘어갈 ego o o 먼저 선을 넘길 바랄 뿐이고 oh 지금 느낀 느낌에 더 집중하는 김에 쉿! 딴말은 하지 않기로 해

막대할거야 각오해야 할 거야 오늘 밤은 좀 더 거칠 테니 기쁠 거야 내 양손에 움켜쥔 사랑은 빨개지겠지 아침까지 질리도록 아니 진 빠질 때까지 호흡은 빨라지고 네 호응은 격해지고 내 허기와 호기가 네 허리를 만나 호기심을 자극해 굶주린 양이 늑대를 반기네 all night 뿜어대는 치명적인 향기에 취한 밤 너와 나 둘이서 하나 오늘 밤 테마는 하드코어 락

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데 난 그것도 많이 모자라 [일훈/소연] 잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe Mermaid she’s a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데 You look like a goddess 우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah [소연/일훈] Like a mermaid mermaid on bed

Can’t stop looking girl you look so amazing I can’t seem to keep my eyes off you Don’t stop moving girl you look so sexy When you’re moving your hips like ooo You can spend the night if you want but lemme warn ya Once you do you’re gonna wanna come back for round two ya Girl I’ll be your prince and you can be my Ariel Like an urban myth walking around you make me curious

궁금해 궁금해 girl 이기적인 호기심의 중심에 선 기분은 어때 서울의 호텔 어디든 불이 환하게 켜질 거야 밤새도록 You always looking at the mirror 너도 네가 이쁜 걸 알어 난 위로든 뒤로든 옆으로 또 앞으로 ha

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데 난 그것도 많이 모자라 [우석/예은]잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe Mermaid she’s a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데 You look like a goddess 우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah [예은/우석] Like a mermaid mermaid on bed

[일훈/소연] 거울에 비친 우리 2 mermaids [일훈/소연] 어떤 바다도 넘어가 잠시 쉴 곳에 [일훈/소연] 누워 떠다니면 돼

[우석/예은] I’ll tease you every day 화내는 것도 귀여워 pretty [우석/예은] I said 누워 떠다니면 돼

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DIVIN3 Billboard Interview

DIVIN3′s first official billboard interview! The girls were ecstatic to be offered this opportunity!

Rookie KPOP group “DIVIN3″ has been on the rise lately and we wanted to give everybody the chance to get to know the girls better. So via. video, we conducted a fun interview complete with fan submitted questions from our twitter tag ‘BillboardWithDIVIN3′.

The camera slowly zooms out and the six girls immediately wave and proceed to do their greeting:  “ Praise and shine, love like a goddess…We are DIVIN3!” Bowing their heads and blowing kisses to the camera. The girls are in what appears to be a dressing room, all sporting a variation of black and blue styled stage outfits, ready for a performance of sorts. 

Offscreen, a staff member reads them the questions.

Question 1 /   Who are some of your favorite american artists?

Yua: Billie Eilish is cool. I really like her and enjoy her style. 

Yua awkwardly bops a round and hums the tune of “bad guy”, her members smiling. D.UH agrees with her and softly sings part of the chorus to “copycat”.

Sora, Jenna and Kay all blurt out “Ariana Grande” at the same time, giggling afterwards. “I love Ariana-unnie so much!” Jenna adds. 

Chanri: I’ve been enjoying listening to H.E.R a lot recently. Her voice is so soothing and beautiful. It relaxes and makes me happy. 

Question 2 / What are some things you hope to accomplish in the future?

The girls talk amongst themselves for a minute before leader Sora speaks up, “We really hope to tour someday - especially across the U.S and Europe! We want to see our infinities faces, to be able to hear them sing with us. A fansign would be amazing too! We really want to be able to shake our fans  hands and get to know them in person! Our connection to our infinity is very important to us and we hope soon to deepen it in some way.”

Question 3 /  When you’re not busy, what is something your fans can expect to find you doing?

Kay: My face will be plastered to my phone as I catch up on netflix and my favorite dramas!

Yua: Sleeping. Or in the studio. Surprising, isn’t it?

Chanri: I’ve been really interested in drawing lately so you’ll probably find me sketching in a notepad or getting mad at my tablet because I’m attempting digital art as well.

Jenna: Playing video games and kicking D.UHs butt! 

Upon hearing that, D.UH cackles. “She is a liar! I am the one usually beating her and it makes her so angry! I love it!”

Sora: Probably writing...I like to write lyrics and a lot of them probably will never see the light of day but it feels good to me. 

Kay: Me too! I write too! But mostly short stories and stuff like that. 

Question 4 / Any plans for solos or sub-units in the future?

The girls all look to each other with various degrees of interest on their faces. Sora is the one to speak up, “it’s something we’re definitely interested in and may or may not be planning...I mean, totally not planning. Who knows?” She chuckles and winks at the camera. 

Fan Questions:

ChoiBoy2424 asks: Who sings in the shower the most?”

Everybody instantly looks to Jenna, who’s eyes widen in shock. “Me?” She asks, pointing to herself. She laughs afterwards and nods, “it’s true! I am very loud and sing a lot! I scream in the shower and annoy everybody.”

OhKayDohTae asks: What artist or group would y’all want to work with in the future?

There’s a collective squeal as all the girls consider this question.

Jenna and Sora blurt out “Ariana - Unnie!”

Yua: “Dua Lipa!”

D.UH, Kay and Chanri: “Mamamoo-sunbaenim!”

MaryLikesKpop44: When will we get a full album?

There’s a moment of brief silence as the girls eyebrows all lift up, their lips puckering as they avoid eye contact with the camera. Well - everyone except the maknae - Kay, who stares directly at the lens with a small smirk. When member Yua notices, she lightly smacks her arm and leans in to whisper in the younger ones ear. 

The interview ends and the girls all say goodbye, thanking their fans for all their support and promising a lot of good stuff for the future and to be excited.

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Trainee Daze

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Some trainees apart of Starpunches new BIG project are preparing for their eventual debut and also experience some undeserved hate from other trainees. They're all stuck in a sort of daze as they soak in their potential debut lol.

Warnings: Some “mild” bullying

Things were a little tense for the three trainees chosen to join DIVIN3 in a special summer sub-unit. Jealousy was high within the small group of female trainees at the company and all eyes were on them, many casting angry glares as the trio wandered the hallways as they headed to the small cafeteria.

"I hate how they look at us." Seungah mumbled, throwing her hood up and stuffing her hands deep into her sweatshirt pocket as she picked up her pace. Youngmi grunted her agreement, shooting back her own menacing glare.

"It will be fine soon." Fiona reassures them with confidence, though deep down she was unsure herself.

"I mean that is doubtful," Youngmi huffs out. "We all know the subunit and second project will most likely be the last of groups for awhile." Youngmi knew how it felt to train for so long and watch others move up while she stayed in one spot. Prior to coming to Starpunch when she was 13, she had spent 5 years training at JYP. It was brutal at such a young age but it's what she wanted.

"We have to ignore them. Find something good to eat so we can be well nurished for practice." Fiona lightly pushed the two girls towards the counter and passed them each a tray, motioning towards the food eagerly.

As the girls turn around to find a table, a friendly voice calls for them and Fiona looks, seeing Heeyoung - another trainee - waving them over. Her younger brother Siwoo is next to her as always and gives the three a smile as they take their seats. The siblings were practically joined at the hip and it'd be a weird day not to see them together.

"Are you guys doing okay?" Heeyoung asks before scooping a glob of rice into her mouth.

Fiona and Seungah nod but Youngmi pouts and shakes her head. "Everybody is jealous and it's ridiculous! They act like we haven't worked hard for this!" She whines. "We can't help it that we're better." She pouts again and Fiona gently elbows her in the side.

"Don't be like this." She warns.

"Like what?" Youngmis eyes widen as she stares at the older girl.

"Bratty. Conceded. Yes, we've worked hard but everybody here is talented in their own right!" Fiona sounded like a mother scolding her child. She loved the maknae to death but sometimes her attitude left a sour taste in Fionas mouth.

"You'll just make them more mad of they notice you acting like this." Seungah chimes in. Youngmi crossed her arms and stuck her lip out further, staring at the table top for a few minutes until she finally decides to eat.

"You are such a little baby! So cute!" Heeyoung coos and reaches over to pinch Youngmis cheek. Siwoo does the same to her opposite cheek and the girl blushes before swatting both hands away.

"Where are the others?" Fiona questions, looking around the cafeteria. The others being their "crew" as Heeyoung called them, aka the members of Starpunches big project that even the trainees weren't too sure on exactly what it was just yet.

"We haven't seen them since this morning." Siwoo mumbles through a mouthful of dumplings. His sister smacks him hard, "don't be disgusting and swallow first you pig!" She warms him. Siwoo screams dramatically and laughs loudly. A few people stare, amused smiles on their faces.

"You annoying little butt!" Heeyoung hisses as she shoves her brother gently. She is grinning like crazy though because she loved him dearly and didn't mind his obnoxiously loud voice.

The group finishes and gets ready to leave but a familiar grating voice pipes up from a nearby table, raising their voice over so slightly so those nearby can hear.

"They think they're so special. It makes me sick, really." The snooty voice comments, giving a sly sideways glance to Fiona and the others.

Fiona rolls her eyes and tries to lead everyone away but Youngmi doesn't follow. Instead, she lifts her eyebrows and steps up to the girls table, staring her down menacingly. "What is your problem, Taeha? Are you that pathetic and envious?"

Taeha laughs and claps her hands, clearly amused. “Envious? Of you? The one who had to train for eight years in order to be good enough?”

“Do you see many eight to fifteen year olds debuting? Isn’t that a bit young?” Youngmi tilts her head, fingers propped on her chin as she thinks hard. “Aren’t you twenty-four and still scrounging for scraps?”

Fiona grimaces and gently grabs Youngmis arm, “Come! We have to go to vocal practice now.” She says through gritted teeth. She tugs the maknae towards the door while the others quickly follow.

As they head for the elevator, another figure joins them. Jaeyoung smiles as he steps in, greeting everyone and letting out a loud, relaxed sigh. "I hope everyone has slept and eaten well." He says as the doors close. He was much like a father, always making sure people were taking good care of themselves and good at keeping order. Him and Fiona were basically the parental figures to everybody else.

Jaeyoung was also one of the most handsome guys at Starpunch - his easy going personality, natural charm and good looks earned him the nickname "prince" among trainees. He always carried himself that way too with his perfect manners and precise posture. It was well known that his family was very well off and though very kind to everybody, they were big on respect and manners.

"Jae!" Seungah squeals, a huge smile on her face. She had the biggest crush on him and could never contain her excitement when she saw him. It was the only time you'd see her nerves slip away freely. He looks over his shoulder, smiling wide at her and blushing slightly. "Hello Seungie!" He uses his nickname for her and the girl practically melts into a puddle right there.

"You two make me sick." Heeyoung makes a gagging sound before smirking. She thought their (unknown to each other) mutual crushes was cute. 

Siwoo giggles and squeezes his hyungs shoulder as he gives him a knowing glance to which Jaeyoung clears his throat loudly and shifts his weight to the opposite foot, looking ahead with a straight face. The doors ding a minute later and everyone steps out.

"Have a good practice everyone!" Jaeyoung bows his head with a smile and heads in the opposite direction. 

"He's not practicing today?" Seungah pouts.

"Prince Jaeyoung doesn't need much vocal practice with that silky smooth voice of his." Siwoo adds with a devilish lift of his eyebrows. Seungah blushes and lowers her head, slipping into the vocal practice room without another word.

"You two are going to kill the poor girl from embarrassment." Fiona shakes her head at the siblings while Youngmi giggles. “Now let’s go perfect our voices for debut!”

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DIVIN3 VLIVE BROADCAST - 4/10/20 RECAP

Featuring: Kay

"Our infinity is very excited today! Do you all love your new name? Infinity? We do very much and hope you all love it as well!"

Kay smiles wide and waves to the camera as she reads the influx of comments agreeing with the new official fandom name.

"My members?" She reads one comment in particular, "Jenna is being a lazy bug and sleeping. Our beautiful leader Sora is....I'm not sure, really. I think she may be shopping. The others are...practicing."

Kay let's out a squeak of a sneeze as she reads through more questions. "For what? Ahhhhh...It's a surprise for our wonderful infinity!"

The comments race by and the maknae laughs as she struggles to read them.

'Comeback? It's been so long, unnie!'

'Yeah! New music please! One year since debut and you've given us nothing new :('

A couple of them read. Kay nods in agreement at those. "I know...Trust me, okay? We will deliver goodies soon and I think you all will be very pleased!"

Kay hums a tune as she tries to read as many comments as possible.

"We are eating well. Sora-unnie takes very good care of us. I think she wants to fatten us up like turkeys!" She says with a laugh.

After another fifteen minutes, Kay says goodbye and turns off the stream. 

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↳ღ—— [Scenario: The Wrath Part 2]

Summary: The girls get some unsettling news that will throw off their comeback.

"Grandma Rhee is sick...” Chanri repeats the words that had just left Mr. Ho’s mouth. The rest of the girls sat around the conference table with their heads bowed and a sense of dread overcoming them. 

Grandma Rhee - Managers sweet Mother - had been like a caretaker for the girls during their trainee days, and for months after debut. She treated all of them like family, cooked and made sure they took care of themselves. She had been a shoulder to cry on, and a great source of laughter with her quick wit and rather edgy humor for somebody her age. Just a few months ago, she had to return to her home in Boseong County to take over the family’s farm after her brother passed away.  Losing her had been hard for the girls but they still managed to keep in touch via. video calls.

“Yes, unfortunately." Mr. Ho’s demeanor was cool and uncaring. “Your Manager has had to take a temporary leave of absence in order to help care for her.”

“Poor Manager-nim...” Kay sniffles and wipes at her eyes. 

Sora stared at the table as she processed everything. Losing Mr. Rhee was going to be hard and the thought of losing Grandma Rhee sent a stabbing pain into her heart. Sora had no Grandparents - they had all passed away by the time she turned 15.

Her eyes stung with tears and during this moment, she wished Seven were here to comfort her. A part of her was tempted to text him after the meeting was over but she decided against it - he was busy with his own comeback and Sora didn't want to burden him right now. Maybe another time would be good.

"So who will take his place while Mr. Rhee is gone?" Yua asks.

Mr. Ho sighs and grabs his phone, staring at the screen for a few minutes before finally answering. "I've given Ms. Kang a list of suitable candidates and she will choose one by the end of today. I will message you all their information and you will meet them prior to today's schedule."

The anxiety that plagued Sora for so long - that she worked so hard to fight off - was slowly creeping back up. She hadn't felt that it since she first left Japan for Korea two and a half years ago.

As the meeting finished, Sora got herself together and made sure her members were okay. "Grandma Rhee worked so hard to help us be healthy and happy for debut." She was confident and determined to reassure the other girls, "She cheered so hard for us during our debut stage and she bragged about us to anybody that would listen. All she wanted so badly was to see us achieve our dreams and bring happiness and smiles to our fans. We have to keep our heads held high and give our all during this comeback, okay? Think of the joy it would bring her to see us doing what we love. And to Mr. Rhee, who has taken such good care of us and helped us get to where we are today." Sora exhales deeply and brings the others in for a group hug. "I know we can do it for Grandma." She whispers.

"We got this, unnies. Or should I say Rhee we got this?" Jenna jokes with a small smile. Always the one to lighten the mood.

"Grandma would love that one..." D.UH giggles and wipes the tears from her cheeks.

Everybody nods in agreement.

"Rhee got this!" The girls say in unison. Jenna looks proud of her self, "I'm a genius, aren't I?" She says with a satisfied grin.

Yua narrows her eyes at her before shaking her head and laughing.

"Okay," Sora begins, "we have to make sure to take extra good care of ourselves now. Between comeback and worrying about Grandma, we might get a little more distracted. So let's finish here and go home and eat. Thankfully the boys got us a good chunk amount of groceries the other day so we can eat well." Soras face lights up as an idea pops into her head, "Tonight we should have Grandmas favorite - kimchi stew."

"Yes! That sounds so good!" Chanri squeals.

When everyone else agrees enthusiastically, Sora gives them all one last hug before leading them back to the practice room.

To be continued...

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↳ღ—— [Scenario: No boys, No Love! (Part 2)]

Summary After an intense meeting with SM CEO Lee Soo-man, Starpunch CEO Ho Beomseok is a very angry man and seeking revenge.

Warnings: Pretty angsty plus mild swearing.

Yuri panicked as she quickly followed her cousin to their SUV. “What the hell have you done this time?” She demanded. Beomseok fucked up big time and it was putting the company and their clients in danger. All the hard work Yuris Uncle put into building it would be worthless and so many people would get hurt.

“You were always such a shit head but that? What he told us? What the hell!”

Mr. Ho slammed the door shut and flicked his hand lamely at the driver to head back to the company building. “I knew that girl was trouble. I don’t understand why you wanted to bring her in so bad.”

Yuri fumes and glares at the older boy. “Don’t you dare blame Sora! She did nothing wrong! And it was you who wanted to hire her in the first place. You who accepted my suggestion to make her a trainee.” She was so mad at her cousin right now.

“That girls foolish antics are going to ruin us, you realize that? We’ve only just barely recovered from Wonshiks numerous scandals with that damn farmer girl!”

“No!” Yuri snapped and the driver flinches, “it’s you and your dirty past that put us in this situation!”

Beomseok snorts and rolls down his window. “I will sort this out so stop being dramatic. And start looking up new managers for me.”

Yuri laughs. “I’m your personal assistant now, huh?”

Mr. Ho doesn’t reply and instead takes his cell phone from his pocket and begins to check his emails.

Yuri shakes her head and looks out the window. She was worried for the girls and honest staff at the company and prayed her cousin wasn’t going to do anything stupid.