A mother and son sitting on a couch watching Tv.
The Son who is 6 years old asked his mother wondering "The life of an idol... I wonder what it's look like?" While watching Idols sing on the television.
The mother who were sitting near him cheering for them replied "ohh, dear. Idol life is... It's like swimming in huge pool and you are only at the beginning bottom depth inside the pool. Trying to reach the top. And If you reach the top you succeeded. But if breathe or you made a mistake while swimming for a moment, you will sink even dipper than before, you might even die, Sweetie."
The kid shocked replied "What? Die? Really they might die?"
The mother chuckle and said "That's not what I meant. I will explain to you briefly. The pool is the world, and when I said swimming it means rising, Taking a breathe or making mistake means when you are in a pool swimming you shouldn't make a mistake in your move or else you sink, like that if you made a mistake in side a pool or the world let say your popularity will fall and when I meant by die, I meant the idols disappear or their existence might be forget and they no longer are or can be idols. Did you understand now?"
The kid shake his head and replied "No. I only understand that you know how their life looks like."
His mother tickling him said with a sigh "What would I do with a child like you. Should I throw it out of the window? You wasted my time, dear."
A boy look back as his memories flash to old days when he talked about the idols with his mother said "Lee KimJin How could you end here??? Just how I end up here? What did I do wrong to deserve this??? mom I want to disappear please come and take me out of this pool that I am about to enter!!!" Shouted in front of huge building.
On the huge building hanged a big paper that says [Welcome to Tourz Entertainment for Trainees and Idols. We would like to announce an opening of contest at the end of this month. Our famous company allover the world plans a fun computation for Idol Trainees and the newbies to compete with different trainees, gain more experiences in to the field, show off their talents and for the number 1 winner real 10 million USA Dollars as a reward not to forget other winners till number 6 can finally receive a chance to deput as an idol and achieve their dreams for idol trainees who has been waiting for this opportunity! Anyone who is under 19 and higher than 16 age is accepted to participate in this tournament. Applying is for free as we celebrate our second opening of the company! Not only Idol Trainees but also Actor Trainees! There is no limit age for the actors who actually want to participate. It will be a great opportunity to shine and deput in the coming movie of our project! Deadline is on 1 May and you have 1 month left to apply! The competition will start on Monday, 2 May, 2025. Warning on May 1 we won't be accepting any participate who want to apply so please finsh before on time. Don't forget to bring your short photograph and before hand know that you should sign and agreed on our terms and conditions inorder to join our contest. For applying places we divide them into two, visit our: 1st building for Actor trainees and 2nd building for Idol Trainees. Good luck for everyone and see you there in the coming tournaments.]
KimJin sigh out of frustration and mumble "I have been waiting for my turn till early morning 9am and now it's 1pm and I neither eat my breakfast nor my lunch. Because I thought it would be quick and it was empty and there were only merely few peoples the whole month. So what's up with the crowd now? I guess no one pay attention to that till now or are they just scheduling for later and the time goes by fast and now they are here late to join like me... Whatever, when will my turn arrive?"
After almost an hour his turn comes. He signed up and finished the process then leave the building and headed home.
KimJin while walking through his home explained to himself "If I wasn't in need for the money I wouldn't have signed into the contest and also because it's for free it was a great deal for me that I wouldn't regret giving it a try at least."
Arrived at the door of his home and entered with a big sigh saying "Ugh, living alone in this big house is makes me feel so lonely. What should I cook lunch? Ummm... kimchi or ramen noodles? I will cook both since I didn't eat breakfast and lunch. One wouldn't be enough to satisfy my hunger and appetites. So, let's get to cook, Lee KimJin! I think I am going out of my mind why does I keep talking to myself for no reason?" Than headed to the kitchen.
After finish eating his lunch he laid on the sofa, looked at calendar and said "Only two days left for the contentst. What a genius I am. I signed the content when it's only has two days left. A total genius KimJin a total genius! I was practicing my whole life for fun since when I was child because my mother was also a big fan of some idol groups and let me memorize all the lyrics and dances. Ha! Anyway what would someone expect from a fan? That at list the least little things fan does compared to wasting their money and time for them to attend every concept and cheer up for their idols. I wonder would I pass the contentst and win 10 million dollars which are likely 1 trillion in Korea's dollar?" Smirk shows in his face shows as his minds indicates how many things can that money buy.
He gets up and starts practice for the computation.
The two days past and the competition day arrive...
KimJin go early to the 2nd building of the Tourz Entertainment. When he arrives it was closed and didn't open yet.
KimJin smirk slightly with angry look said "Huh? Are you joking me? It's only 5am in the morning why is the door closed? Didn't they said to arrive before 6am? So what's now?" full of frustration through his voice.
Someone who laid on the building with yellow hair and pale white skin said "I guess I wasn't the only one who comes here too early. I arrived here a little minutes ago. I was thinking I will be lonely in the cold here and I was considering whether to go back and come later. But now we are two let's talk there and waste the time till the door opens and other participants arrive."
KimJin disagree and turn while said "Nahh, I am better alone. Moreover, I have nothing to talk about. See you later." Then walk away.
The boy smirk and said "Huh, why he so cold and mean? The weather is already enough for me. I guess I should head home and come later." His stomach grumble with hungry seems like he had eaten his breakfast yet.
At 6:30am ~
Sound Heard "It's look like everyone is here earlier than the schedule! Then let's start the contest now~ Guards close the doors the contest is about to start every one go and have your seats till your turn comes!! As in our terms and conditions we already warned about the surprise and to come an hour early before the scheduled time and other things. So as now hurry up and let's start the tournament! I am sure surprises are the best!"
KimJin who is already sit down, unbothed said "What a load of nonsense just start the tournament and close the door. The less the people the peaceful and simple was winning! I am sure they planned this from the start and there is more unfold. They really are doing a great job. Whether I win or lose I will enjoy this contest. Because it's fun and moreover they are right! Who hate surprises like this? Well not me, it's really fun, free and also rewarding and full of surprises. I am looking forward to it."