post-credits

epilogue

***

Ella plops heavily onto the floor, not caring how the harsh fall affects her bottom upon impact. All that matters is for her legs to be relieved from the numbing pain after being on her feet for straight three hours, perfecting their dance routine again and again and again.

She’s not sure how long her limbs could survive but she’s sure as hell they wouldn’t be able to last long, given that they’re so close to morphing into the state of a gelatin.

Just a few more days, she thinks.

As she labors her breathing and massages her outstretched legs, Ella scans the practice room. Her members are pretty much mimicking her actions, equally exhausted and bodies equally sore. They are situated a couple of feet away from her. One is lying on a nearby bench by the wall while the other two are on the floor as well, smartphones in front of their faces amidst drowning in a conversation.

Ella doesn’t pay attention to what they’re talking about, her thoughts going a million miles per second at the prospect of the dreaded evaluation in three days. She’s alerted, however, when a member gasps unusually loud, features contorted in surprise at something she probably found on social media.

“No ing way!” Lauren Jang, a Canadian-Korean trainee, curses in disbelief. The rarity of Lauren cursing attracts the rest of the girls to the situation, minus the unbothered maknae on the bench, which prompts Ella to go on all fours and crawl her way to her bandmates in curiosity.

“What, what, what?” Ella asks as she nears them in a hurry despite the stinging sensation in her legs.

“Yeah, Lauren, what is it?” Madee, a Singaporean native and the oldest of the group, also questions the person beside her.

Lauren doesn’t answer, not until she’s finished skimming through whatever it is at an incredibly fast rate judging by how her thumb glides across the screen of her phone. She doesn’t say anything, but narrows her gaze at Ella inquisitively.

“Uh…” Ella glances at Madee. The other girl shrugs, confused.

Lauren finally speaks, “How long have you known about this?” She flashes Ella her phone and the American-Korean squints at the news article from a famous gossip site with headlines in big, bold lettering stating:

NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK: Former BLACKPINK members have made it Instagram official!

It has only been an hour since international fashion icon, Jennie Kim, posted on her Instagram a jaw-dropping, eye-popping revelation that has made a buzzing noise on the internet. The single post has broken records, being the fastest to reach one million likes in a span of fifteen minutes. Jennie shared two photos with the first one being a blurry image of two silhouetted people clad in winter gear during the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop at Times Square, New York held last week. The second photo was a surprise to many fans as it contains a clearer image of the people in the first picture, revealing them to be Jennie on the receiving end of an adorable kiss on the nose from her apparent long-time beau and former bandmate, Lisa Manoban.

The caption reads:

“ny in ny. here’s to 5 years and counting

i love you poopoo”

Thirty minutes later, Lisa, now working as an in-demand photographer and model posts her own photo from her Instagram account. The picture shows her giving Jennie a sweet piggyback ride, an array of colorful fireworks bursting in the background.

She provides the post with a simple caption:

“J”

YG Entertainment has confirmed their relationship in a short interview from their newly appointed CEO, Sandara Park.

Fans have reacted in a rollercoaster of emotions, ranging from shocked to extreme delight. Many of them have sent their well wishes for the couple as they have officially come out, a brave move for two Korea-based artists. But it seems that most netizens, almost a majority of them, have taken their announcement with a positive reaction so their individual brand reputation is most likely the least of their worries. Others showcasing their support include celebrities like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Jaden Smith, Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello to name a few.

Kim Jisoo and Roseanne Park have yet to make a direct comment. Fans have speculated the two may have already been aware of the relationship in the beginning as the foursome have maintained a close friendship after their disbandment two years ago, each member pursuing different career paths as soon as they had reached the end of their group contract.

Reporters have attempted to personally contact Jisoo who Is currently on a break from the success of her recent Rom-Com drama. Her manager has spoken in her place stating that Jisoo is nothing but happy for her friends and will release her own statement soon. No word on Roseanne from her management as she’s busy with completing her world tour.

The #jenlisa has been trending worldwide, taking the number one spot in ten countries.

For more content, fans have compiled a series of evidences that have hinted their relationship in the beginning. Click here to view the article.

A knowing smirk tugs at Ella’s lips upon reading the article. She had always known back then, even without having her mother explain to her the nature of Jennie and Lisa’s relationship. At a young age, Ella could already tell how her unnis treated and looked at each other was anything but platonic. She didn’t have to question it. She had merely accepted and acknowledged the possibility that people of the same could date one another too.

“So you knew!” Lauren exclaims at Ella’s smug expression.

“I didn’t really.” Ella admits, flipping her mess of a hair to the other side, a feat she had gained from Jennie. “I just downright assumed what was going on.”

Madee seems taken aback. “They were that obvious?”

“Anyone with eyes could tell.”

From her lying position on her bench, Hanbyul points out with a roll of her eyes. She pushes her body up to sit properly facing her interested friends. “Oppa and his bandmates used to talk sooo loudly about them like a bunch of hormonal teenage girls. I think Lisa-unnie dated a friend of theirs or something.”

“Lisa-unnie dated?!” that there was a shocker for Ella, though Lisa neither denied nor confirmed in interviews regarding her past relationships. She would make her answers brief, playing it safe and simply say she would like to keep things private. Ella wonders the truth behind Lisa dating a former IKON member.

Madee pipes up from her seat. “I only know about Jennie-unnie and this EXO member. It was so long ago that I forgot which one. Was it Sehun? Kyungsoo?”

“It’s Kai.” The foursome snap their heads at a radiant figure stepping in the practice room, the yellowish ceiling light highlighting her flawless face which hadn’t seemed like it had aged in years. Ella deduces she has listened in to their conversation from the older sister stance she’s sporting right now. “And that’s enough gossiping you hormonal teenage girls.”

“Unnie!”

All four girls rush to their feet to hug the woman who couldn’t possibly reaching her thirties.

Jisoo desperately balances herself as the four tall teens engulf her in an embrace that she almost sinks from their towering height. She settles them down before taking a good look at each member of the new girl group that YG will be debuting soon. Her chest swells at the nostalgia, seeing these young hopefuls reminded her of the good old days when they would talk endlessly about what the future could behold until the sun shone through the dingy curtains of their old apartment.

“Is it me or do you guys grow an inch every time I see you?”

“Or maybe you lose an inch when you see us.” Hanbyul back-sasses and her bandmates laugh.

“Alright, Miss Sassy Mouth, everyone take it from the top!”

“What!”

“Not another one, unnie!”

“Way to go, Byul.”

“Hey, you need to work on your moves, Elle.” Hanbyul teases good-naturedly.

While her members get into formation to the dance of Boombayah, Ella checks her Instagram once more, grinning happily at Jennie’s post which garnered ten million likes as of present. Her smile may have reached to her ears but it’s nowhere compared to the blissful expressions on her unnis’ features.

It was about time the whole world knew.

unedited.

epilogue

***

Ella plops heavily onto the floor, not caring how the harsh fall affects her bottom upon impact. All that matters is for her legs to be relieved from the numbing pain after being on her feet for straight three hours, perfecting their dance routine again and again and again.

She’s not sure how long her limbs could survive but she’s sure as hell they wouldn’t be able to last long, given that they’re so close to morphing into the state of a gelatin.

Just a few more days, she thinks.

As she labors her breathing and massages her outstretched legs, Ella scans the practice room. Her members are pretty much mimicking her actions, equally exhausted and bodies equally sore. They are situated a couple of feet away from her. One is lying on a nearby bench by the wall while the other two are on the floor as well, smartphones in front of their faces amidst drowning in a conversation.

Ella doesn’t pay attention to what they’re talking about, her thoughts going a million miles per second at the prospect of the dreaded evaluation in three days. She’s alerted, however, when a member gasps unusually loud, features contorted in surprise at something she probably found on social media.

“No ing way!” Lauren Jang, a Canadian-Korean trainee, curses in disbelief. The rarity of Lauren cursing attracts the rest of the girls to the situation, minus the unbothered maknae on the bench, which prompts Ella to go on all fours and crawl her way to her bandmates in curiosity.

“What, what, what?” Ella asks as she nears them in a hurry despite the stinging sensation in her legs.

“Yeah, Lauren, what is it?” Madee, a Singaporean native and the oldest of the group, also questions the person beside her.

Lauren doesn’t answer, not until she’s finished skimming through whatever it is at an incredibly fast rate judging by how her thumb glides across the screen of her phone. She doesn’t say anything, but narrows her gaze at Ella inquisitively.

“Uh…” Ella glances at Madee. The other girl shrugs, confused.

Lauren finally speaks, “How long have you known about this?” She flashes Ella her phone and the American-Korean squints at the news article from a famous gossip site with headlines in big, bold lettering stating:

NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK: Former BLACKPINK members have made it Instagram official!

It has only been an hour since international fashion icon, Jennie Kim, posted on her Instagram a jaw-dropping, eye-popping revelation that has made a buzzing noise on the internet. The single post has broken records, being the fastest to reach one million likes in a span of fifteen minutes. Jennie shared two photos with the first one being a blurry image of two silhouetted people clad in winter gear during the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop at Times Square, New York held last week. The second photo was a surprise to many fans as it contains a clearer image of the people in the first picture, revealing them to be Jennie on the receiving end of an adorable kiss on the nose from her apparent long-time beau and former bandmate, Lisa Manoban.

The caption reads:

“ny in ny. here’s to 5 years and counting

i love you poopoo”

Thirty minutes later, Lisa, now working as an in-demand photographer and model posts her own photo from her Instagram account. The picture shows her giving Jennie a sweet piggyback ride, an array of colorful fireworks bursting in the background.

She provides the post with a simple caption:

“J”

YG Entertainment has confirmed their relationship in a short interview from their newly appointed CEO, Sandara Park.

Fans have reacted in a rollercoaster of emotions, ranging from shocked to extreme delight. Many of them have sent their well wishes for the couple as they have officially come out, a brave move for two Korea-based artists. But it seems that most netizens, almost a majority of them, have taken their announcement with a positive reaction so their individual brand reputation is most likely the least of their worries. Others showcasing their support include celebrities like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Jaden Smith, Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello to name a few.

Kim Jisoo and Roseanne Park have yet to make a direct comment. Fans have speculated the two may have already been aware of the relationship in the beginning as the foursome have maintained a close friendship after their disbandment two years ago, each member pursuing different career paths as soon as they had reached the end of their group contract.

Reporters have attempted to personally contact Jisoo who is currently on a break from the success of her recent Rom-Com drama. Her manager has spoken in her place stating that Jisoo is nothing but happy for her friends and will release her own statement soon. No word on Roseanne from her management as she’s busy with completing her world tour.

The #jenlisa has been trending worldwide, taking the number one spot in ten countries.

For more content, fans have compiled a series of evidences that have hinted their relationship in the beginning. Click here to view the article.

A knowing smirk tugs at Ella’s lips upon reading the article. She had always known back then, even without having her mother explain to her the nature of Jennie and Lisa’s relationship. At a young age, Ella could already tell how her unnis treated and looked at each other was anything but platonic. She didn’t have to question it. She had merely accepted and acknowledged the possibility that people of the same could date one another too.

“So you knew!” Lauren exclaims at Ella’s smug expression.

“I didn’t really.” Ella admits, flipping her mess of a hair to the other side, a feat she had gained from Jennie. “I just outright assumed what was going on.”

Madee seems taken aback. “They were that obvious?”

“Anyone with eyes could tell.”

From her lying position on her bench, Hanbyul points out with a roll of her eyes. She pushes her body up to sit properly facing her interested friends. “Oppa and his bandmates used to talk sooo loudly about them like a bunch of hormonal teenage girls. I think Lisa-unnie dated a friend of theirs or something.”

“Lisa-unnie dated?!” that there was a shocker for Ella, though Lisa neither denied nor confirmed in interviews whenever she’s asked about her past relationships. She would make her answers brief, playing it safe and simply say she would like to keep things private. Ella wonders the truth behind Lisa dating a former IKON member.

Madee pipes up from her seat. “I only know about Jennie-unnie and this EXO member. It was so long ago that I forgot which one. Was it Sehun? Kyungsoo?”

“It was Kai.” The foursome snap their heads at a radiant figure stepping in the practice room, the bright ceiling light highlighting her flawless face which hasn’t seemed like it had aged in years. Ella gusses she has listened in to their conversation from the older sister stance she’s sporting right now. “And that’s enough gossiping you hormonal teenage girls.”

“Unnie!”

All four girls rush to their feet to hug the woman who couldn’t possibly reaching her thirties.

Jisoo desperately balances herself as the four tall teens engulf her in an embrace that she almost sinks from their towering height. She settles them down before taking a good look at each member of the new girl group that YG will be debuting soon. Her chest swells at the nostalgia, seeing these young hopefuls reminded her of the good old days when they would talk endlessly about what the future could behold until the sun shone through the dingy curtains of their old apartment.

“Is it me or do you guys grow an inch every time I see you?”

“Or maybe you lose an inch when you see us.” Hanbyul back-sasses and her bandmates laugh.

“Alright, Miss Sassy Mouth, everyone take it from the top!” Jisoo claps her hands and walks to the front of the room to gather the girls. It’s been months since has seen their progress, being so preoccupied with secretly filming her upcoming drama with Cha Eunwoo. The girls protest at her command.

“What!”

“Not another one, unnie!”

“Way to go, Byul.” Ella scowls, without meaning any offense. Her legs are just seriously killing her.

“Hey, you need to work on your moves, Elle.” Hanbyul teases good-naturedly.

Jisoo takes pity on their exhausted figures. “All I’m asking is one round, then I treat you all to dinner.”

It lifts up their spirites.

While her members get into formation to the familiar routine of Boombayah, Ella checks her Instagram once more, grinning happily at Jennie’s post which garnered ten million likes as of present. Ella’s smile may have reached to her ears but it’s nowhere compared to the blissful expressions on her unnis’ features.

It was about time the whole world knew.

edited.

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