June 2019

. . .

Jisoo was playing with Dalgom in her room when their manager knocked on her door.

"Jisoo, YG-sajangnim wants to meet with you."

"Me?"

"Yes."

Jisoo's heart was pounding. She was trying to think of all the things she might have done wrong in the past weeks, months even.

She entered the meeting room slowly, peeking inside first before going in. She remembered what Seungri – sunbae told her. If you're called to the meeting room, most of what you'll get is a scolding. She was glad she wasn't sent to Sajangnim's office.

"Hello," she greeted with a smile.

"Jisoo, please take a seat."

Jisoo was looking at his face, trying to discern whether he's upset with her or not. From the tone of his voice, it seems like he's not angry – but his expression says otherwise. He wasn't smiling.

Once she's settled in her seat across from him on the wide meeting table, Yang Hyunk-suk, YG's CEO, cleared his throat.

"Jisoo,"

"Yes, Sajangnim,"

"How many years has it been since your debut?"

"Three years, Sajangnim."

"Oh, yes."

It was quiet for a few seconds, and Jisoo knew for sure that Sajangnim could hear her heartbeat. 

"How many variety shows have you done?"

She was taken aback by the question. "Uhm, I really don't know the number."

"But you went to variety shows more than the other girls, right?"

"Yes."

"Out of all the other members, you're most compatible when it comes to variety shows and reality shows."

Jisoo didn't respond. She knew the girls had their strengths and weaknesses, but she never really liked it when it was pointed out.

"So," YG continued, "You've been invited to a reality show. I've already agreed to it but it's all up to you. I need to know whether you're willing to go through it or not. Of course, I've checked everything to make sure that you'll be safe and cared for. This is nothing like the variety shows you've done before – but Lisa has experien