2017

CHOI RAE SUNG

“How’s your condition today?” 

I clenched my phone tight before answering,

“I feel like dying. I barely slept the past week.” And even that was an understatement.

“Don’t let all your hard work go down the drain, ok? No matter how tired you feel, don’t let them see it. And just show them what you’ve got.”

I managed a smile and gave a thumbs up sign to the person looking at me through the screen.

We were about to film the legendary JYP vs. YG boy group battle when Jennie noona Facetimed to wish me luck.

I knew she was busy with their promotions overseas. She barely kept in touch since they flew out a few days ago. But she remembered. And I couldn’t hide my bliss at that. I’ve been frantic all week preparing for our performances on such short notice. And there was nothing like her support to lift my spirits up.

“Have someone take videos, ok? I wanna see.” She instructed.

I rubbed the back of my neck at her request.

“Uhh - just watch it when it airs - ”

“And when is that?” She cut me off. 

“I - I don’t know. Did