More LipSoul please!! 😊🤲🏽
I’m very into alternate universes / scenarios rn so enjoy this
imagine: solo idols!lipsoul
jinsoul’s been in the industry a bit longer than jungeun has (even though she’s been a trainee for a longer time), so she has a little more knowledge
she actually debuted later than jungeun (only like a month), but her name’s been commonly known already because of various songs she produced, so a lot of people were anticipating her debut
jinsoul is known for her foolishness and being kinda oblivious (easily prankable, too), while kim lip’s famous for being up front and outspoken
which is why they’re both invited to star on knowing bros before both make a comeback in the following weeks
jinsoul is nervous as hell in the waiting room, because it’s her first time on the show and she hasn’t met anyone of the cast
(also because she’s a huge introvert and can’t stand being thrown into new environments)
her manager tries to calm her down, but it doesn’t seem to work that great
there’s 20 minutes to the show and suddenly there’s a knock on the door and jinsoul almost screams
in comes a beautiful woman, who’s a bit shorter than her and wearing a shy, but curious smile on her face
she bows to everyone before doing the same for jinsoul and offering her hand to shake
“hello, I’m Jungeun. we’re starring on the show together, right? just wanted to say hi in advance”
she needs like 10 seconds to collect herself and stop starring to finally speak up
jungeun giggles at her voice crack and jinsoul’s manager fears she’s going to explode with how red she’s turning
“I’m Jinsol, nice to meet you”, she finally gets out, and offers jungeun the free space next to her on the couch
they talk for a bit and instantly hit it off as soon jinsoul gets over her initial awkwardness
jungeun tells her about everything she has heard about jinsoul in advance, and how her manager is a huge fan of her and her work (jinsoul blushes profusely)
jinsoul in return tells her about how she enjoyed watching jungeun’s stages in the past and is excited for her next comeback (jungeun’s ears turn scarlet red)
their time is cut short when the producer walks in and tells them to get ready for filming
on the show itself their interactions are friendly, though a bit shy, and the knowing bros mcs tease them constantly about their “chemistry”
they show perfect teamwork in the challenges and are kind of surprised about that too, because they just met an hour ago, right?
filming lasts roughly 3 hours because they have to retake a few shots, and in the breaks these two are basically inseparable
they sit in jungeun’s waiting room and eat together, exchanging stories about idol life
(jungeun almost had to throw out her manager because he almost fainted after getting Jinsoul’s autograph)
they seem to only have grown closer when filming resumes, but no one really mentions the obvious homoerotic tension in the room
jinsoul can’t help but panic a little when the final “cut” sounds through the studio, because she really doesn’t want to leave yet (blame her talent to get attached way too quickly)
she doesn’t even know if jungeun would want to see her again, she was probably just nice, right?
they formally say their goodbyes to everyone on set, and just like that jungeun’s gone and jinsoul can’t bring herself to follow her to her waiting room, so instead she goes back to her own
her manager immediately asks if she got her number, and as soon the word “no” leaves her mouth she smacks her over the head
jinsoul is a pouting mess afterwards, sitting on the couch in the corner and sulking by herself as the stylists around her pack their stuff
that’s until there’s a knock at the door
she almost faints when she sees jungeun come in, this time in casual clothes
jinsoul’s coworkers swear they have never seen her light up this quickly
“hey... I really need to leave for practice, but I wanted to give you this”
jungeun gives her a tiny piece of paper with her number on it, suddenly seeming a little shy herself (her heart was damn near exploding)
jinsoul screams internally for a good minute before standing up and (to everyone’s surprise) engulfing the younger one in a bone-crushing hug
“thank you. I’ll text you when I get the chance, alright?
they reluctantly part ways but jinsoul had a stupid smile on her face for the rest of the day (jungeun, too)