Today was the day of days. You had decided to go to this casting of StarProject and try it out. You always wanted to stay on a stage and sing/dance/rap. It was your passion and your biggest dream and you knew this could be your last chance to fulfil that dream. Your feelings were all messed up and so you took a deep breath and then entered the big KBS building. You looked around the entrance hall and then saw a big poster of the “StarProject” standing there. Carefully you read over it and then went up to the second floor to room 299. You opened the big white door in front of you and entered a room and the first thing you saw were hundreds of teens and young adults all with a number somewhere on there clothes. They were all here for the casting, just like you. Quietly you looked around the big room and observed the people here. Some where sitting on the floor or on some stools. Other were standing. Some alone leaned against a wall others in small groups and talking. You hear a boy bragging about his skills in front of a group of girls and saw them giggling. In another corner you could see someone popping . To the left there was a girl doing ballet. Then there were some who had their guitar with them and played on it. Another one had his headphones on and rapped along a song you didn´t know. All in all you saw all kind of teenagers, all wanting the same as you.

Question: How did you feel when you entered that waiting room and saw all the kind of different people? What are your thoughts about the boy that was bragging and the girls surrounding him? What do you think of the boy that was popping? Or maybe did the girl dancing ballet catch your attention? What are your thoughts about it?

Answer: Well, at first I was shocked to see that tons of people are participating for the "Star Project". Then I got a bit nervous and worried since there would be a lot of competition. I saw a lot of my peers who are very passionate about performing and It also made me happy. It's nice seeing people who work hard for their dreams. I also saw a boy that was bragging about skills. Well, whoever he is, I guess we won't get a long that easily? I mean, if he is really talented like what he claimed himself to be, I would rather see him to be humble about it. I think that instead of bragging about it, he should show and prove his talents instead. Because what if he's not as talented as we think he is, it would be a shame on his part. But I'm willing to meet him personally. Maybe I would understand his personality that way. There was also a boy and a girl who were dancing and wow, they were so captivating to watch. Their moves were great! I guess, it would be fun to work and to have a friendly competition with all of them.

 

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You waited and waited and just like that hours flew by. One by one you saw the other participants being called up by their number and then walk to the small door on the other side of the room. A few of them came out smiling, squealing and laughing, one was even dancing. But most of them came out with a solemn face or crying. One guy was even so mad that he went and punched the wall, swearing loudly. He was so mad that in the end he had to be escorted out by security. Then you saw the guy who was bragging about himself earlier come out with a solemn expression and without a word leaving the room, thought you still cached the sight of the tears running down his face. And then finally your number was called. Everyone who was still waiting turned to look at you, some whispering while others wished you good luck or were making fun of you. You got up and slowly made your way towards the door.

Question:What were you thinking/felling while you had to wait? What did you think when you saw one after another coming out frustrated, sad or even crying? What did you think about the guy who got mad? And what when you saw that bragging guy coming out crying? What were your thoughts/feeling when they called your number and you walked to the door?

Answer: The wait was a killer! I almost chewed my lips up while waiting. Seeing the people's expressions when they came out that small room, it made me more and more nervous. Most of them were crying and a thought pop-out my head. "Will I be like them after the audition?" It was actually a wrong move of mine since it made me feel worse. There's a guy who even got mad and threw a fit. It almost scared the life out of me since I was near the wall that he punched. I guess, almost all people tend to get emotional when it comes on their biggest dreams. Then I saw Mr. Bragger crying as well. I was expecting for him to get accepted after hearing what he said a while ago but I guess he's not as talented as he claimed he is. I hope everyone who didn't get accepted will not give up their dreams since I believe that they will surely achieve their dreams after working hard. Suddenly, it was my turn. My hurt pumped so fast and as if it will jump out my chest. I can even hear my own heart beating. My worries came back to me and I thought, "What if I am not good enough for them?" A lot of people cheered me on to go on this audition since they believe I have the talent but there's still doubt inside me. But I know that I have to do this since this is my only shot to achieve my biggest dream and to perform in front of many people who I hope will love what I will present to them soon. 

 

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You enter the room and hear the door behind you falling close. Curiously you look around. It was a simple looking studio with a few lights, a camera, microphone and a greenscreen. In the middle of the room on the floor you saw the StarProject symbol lying and walked over to it and stood on it. You lifted your face and saw on the opposite of you four judges sitting behind a big table. On the left you saw a old man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a suite and looking all business like and rather intimidating. He starred at you with cold calculating eyes up and down. Next to him sat a woman in her late 20 or early 30. She was nicely and very fashionable dressed and her long light brown hair was perfectly styled. She smiled friendly at you. Then beside her sat another male. Around the same age as the woman you assumed. He was wearing a simple white shirt with a black vest over it. He was clean shaven and his black hair was nicely styled. He seemed to be bored, almost as if he would rather be anywhere but here And then you looked at the last judge surprised. Was that SHINees Taemin? But then you looked closer an realized that no, that wasn´t Taemin but rather a girl that  could pass as his twin. She gave you a warm smile and even waved slightly.

Question:What do you feel when you entered the room and looked at the judges? What were your thoughts about them?

Answer: When I entered the studio, I swear, I can feel my whole body shaking and I am having cold sweats. I knew that this simple looking room and the four judges in front of me will change my life once and for all. The first judge was the one who made me nervous the most, if that's even possible during that time. He was so intimidating especially when the looked at me from head-to-toe. I just had to immediately look away from him or else I might die from too much nervousness. The next judge was a woman and she looks amazing that I had to mentally praise her fashion sense. She eased the tension inside me a bit especially when she smiled. The third judge, I don't really know what to say about him. I am just worried that maybe he'll not pay attention to me at all. The last judge made me nearly crazy. I was stunned to see her and I thought he was SHINee's Lee Taemin but after having a good look, I realized she was a girl. Thinking that she's Taemin made me a bit happy... okay, very happy since I, uh... I have a huge crush on Taemin. *laughs while blushing a bit* The girl looked really friendly especially with the actions she did and I have to admit that she's the one who calmed me down. 

 

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Situation 4

You hear a small click and then see that the camera was and focusing on you. Then the female judge in the middle began talking to you.

Woman: Annyong I am Park Mikyung one of the judges here and head of this project. Please tell us a bit about yourself like your name, age, hobbys, likes, dislikes, dreams, fears and anything else that might come to your mind:

You:  Annyeonghaseyo *bows* Park Yoon Hee imnida! But you could call me Yoon or Yoonie, whatever you feel comfortable with. I am 18 years old, born on February 20, 1995, and I used to live in New York until I was 15. Our family decided to settle down here in Korea and my mother started her own fashion boutique last 2 years ago. Besides performing, I also love fashion that's why I often help my mother with her shop and with her designs. I went to high school here in Seoul and both of my parents are Koreans so I know both the language and the customs very well even though I didn't grew up here. I also had been taking lessons in singing and dancing since I was a child and now I also volunteer to teach little kids how to perform. It's very fun since I like kids very much and I want them to help them to achieve their dreams as well. I spend most of my time performing, composing, practicing and as well as shopping and designing clothes. I also play the piano and the guitar. As much as I love music and fashion, I also love to eat... a lot. Thank heavens that I don't get fat! *laughs* I hate watching horror movies or anything scary since I easily get scared and paranoid. I also dislike frogs since I get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I see one. I fear deep and open water the most since I almost died from drowning when I was a kid. But I can handle getting into the pool as long as the water doesn't reach up to my neck. I guess I'm a very friendly and happy-go-lucky girl. I love to smile... yeah, my smile is probably my biggest asset. So I never leave home without it and I usually hide my true feelings and sufferings behind that smile. I am also very passionate especially when it comes on the things that I love so 'giving up' is not a part of my vocabulary. One of those things is performing. For me it is a huge part of my life... it's like my first love. Yeah, I know it sounds cheesy and corny but it's true. *chuckles* 

Mrs Park: Thank you and can you tell us why you are here today?

You: I'm here to achieve my biggest dream. I want to perform on the stage, under the bright spotlights, where I feel that I belong and that I am the best.

Mrs. Park: So what are your talents? Please show them us.

You: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 

Mrs. Park: Thank you and what about dancing how good are you in that? Can you show us something?

You: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04

Mrs. Park: Since when have you been singing/ rapping/ dancing?

You: I can't really remember exactly when I started but I do know that I've been doing it since I was a child.

Mrs. Park: Why do you want to be an idol? Did you ever go to another casting? If yes where and how did it go?

You: Being an idol is my biggest dream. I love to perform and also to inspire other people as well. I want to make the audience happy with what I present to them. Performing is my passion so I really love to do it. It's been a huge part of my life. I used to audition to different entertainment companies. I passed some of them but I ended up failing during the last round of auditions. Despite that, I didn't let it to bring me down instead it made me push my limitations to be a better performer. It didn't stop me from achieving my dream.

Mrs. Park: Alright we are almost finished. We are just going to take a few pictures of you now. One showing your front, one focusing on your face and one focusing on your profile.Just do what our cameraman tells you to do.

You: picture showing whole body: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04

         Picture showing your face   : 01 | 02 | 03 | 04

         Picture showing your profile: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04

         Name of the ulzzang used: Park Hye Min

Mrs.Park: Alright, well congratulations you are in, here is your letter.

You go and take the letter and bow thanking them then you leave the room.

 

Question:How did you feel during the casting? What did you think? What are you feeling now that you are accepted?

Answer: Same thoughts ran through my mind again and again as the casting started. "Am I good enough to meet their expectation? Will I be accepted or not?" When they started to asked me question, I can barely hear my own voice since my heart was beating so loud. I probably speak too fast because of nervousness but I hope they still understood what I've said. When they asked me to show my talents, I really did my best to calm myself since if I don't, I'll definitely mess up and I can't let that happen. During my performance, I was easily captivated by the music so the nervousness and my worries just vanished into thin air. So I guess... I did great since I got accepted. Being ecstatic is actually an understatement. No words can't explain how I felt when they said I got accepted. I was so stunned at what happen that I didn't even know what I've told the judges before I left the studio. I was just too overwhelmed.

 

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You got accepted, you are part of StarProject. You made it in. You left the building and are now standing in front of it holding the letter.

Question: What do you think/feel ? what will you do now? Celebrate? Go home? Call your friends? Tell me.

As I got out, I was still dazed and was staring at the letter so intensely that I might burn holes into it. I even pinch myself just to make sure it was not a dream. After a few seconds, everything finally sink in. It was kind of embarrassing since I practically started my own party outside the building. I looked like a crazy girl but I can't help it, I was too happy. I suddenly noticed that the people were staring weirdly at me so I tried my best to calm myself down. I immediately called my parents and friends to share them the good news. We celebrated after that. I went shopping with my mom and to the amusement park with my friends. The next few days we're the happiest days. My parents even thought that I went totally insane since I can't get over the fact that I got accepted. I was hyper and way too happy during those days.