No one could tell Shinhye that she wasn't a master of expression. In fact, if you asked her she was one of the best. Looking at her you never had to guess how she felt in any given situation, with one look she could convey the exact mood she was in instantly. While this trait was a good one to have at the occasional modeling gig, it wasn't very helpful in everyday life. Especially given the situation at hand.
She recognizes the girl in an instant. Recollection hits her swiftly ad the door to Jongsuk apartment closes behind her, and she locks eyes with the oncoming female. The corners of her mouth turn down with distaste and her brows lower.
"Well, Well, Well," Shinhye coos through gritted teeth, a fake smile plastered on her face " Look what the Cat dragged in. It's been a while Minhee"
@rkxminhee | “hey, good morning!” jinwook slides into the seat across from minhee, careful not to let his soup slosh out of its little bowl on the tray. he is unusually chipper for 6am, but he’s soon pulling out his phone to show why. “sorry, hold on- here-” he fumbles with his lockscreen for a moment, holding back a yawn. it takes another minute to locate the photo of the cutest dog ever — in a bowtie! “you’ll never guess who i just saw on the walk over here.”
his excitement is visible as jinwook slides his phone across the cafeteria table. “so cute, right! i’m not sure why he got all dressed up for a sunrise walk, but i think we all benefit. i hope i see him again.” jinwook pauses, taking back the phone suddenly and opening kkt. “i’m gonna put it in the group chat.”
There was a time in her life where Shinhye dreamed of the big stage. Where she could practically envision her name in bright lights - adoring fans throwing flowers at her feet. A place where she could make a name for herself, without the shadow of her family following her. She had done things the right way. She got an agent, had professional headshots taken, and even went to numerous casting calls. At first, it all seemed so promising, but once her father was arrested things all feel through the cracks. “No one wanted to hire the daughter of a convict”.
She spent 3 years courting something to claim as her own, only to be met with constant rejection. No matter what she did no one would give her a chance, or even take a second look at her once they found out her family background. She had all but given up on the idea of fame until modeling fell into her lap, and it was in modeling that she flourished. In modeling no one cared about your background, all that mattered were your looks.
So when she hears about the Superstar KTWorld the last thing she wanted to do was go to another audition. Things were going well for her. She had a growing modeling career, a stable job, and for once in her life people weren’t looking at in pity or disdain. For once her life was normal.
But all it took was one small pebble to start an avalanche in her life, all over again. She remembers the moment clearly, a familiar face flashing across her television screen in some music video, of some boy group whose name she would never remember, and her jaw dropped. That was Minhee on her television. It had been some years but the resemblance was undeniable and she would recognize that face anywhere.
It was as if time stood still. And as each frame of the girl she used to call a friend, flashed across her screen she could feel her blood boil. How had this happened? No, how could this have happened? There was a time when she had it all, when she had been on top of the world, and Minhee was just another pretty backup friend, a doll in her menagerie of admirers That was supposed to be her on the screen. She was supposed to be living a life of fame and yet here she was at a standstill.
It wasn’t long after watching that music video she filled out the form and submitted the paperwork. She would not allow herself to fall behind any longer.
She walks into the audition room full of confidence. It may have been a while since she’s been to an audition that required a script, but a pro never loses their skills. She greets the judges with a smile plastered on her face, not one of the fake half smiles she uses at go-sees to unnerve her competition, but a genuine one that almost makes it to her eyes. Almost. You only have one chance to make a good impression and she was determined to do just that.
"Hello, My name is Park Shinhye".
The scene isn't a particularly long one, but that works to her favor. She chooses to focus more on the emotion rather than the words. A script could be learned but a feeling couldn’t. Her memorization of the script is good but where she excels is her expressions. She plays up the emotions smiling sweetly at the judges when she begins and feigning disappointment once she realizes that her ‘magic trick’ has failed. She offers the panel a wink as she pantomimes a ring with the ending phrase.
minhee decided this year for christmas, she would give everyone in sphere some marbles in a soft blue velvet bag and a handwritten note from the female. “merry christmas~! I know this is a strange gift but we’re all sphere trainees here and we are like marbles. you’re beautiful and sometimes get knocked around a lot maybe get few cracks through heartbreak but you’re still there. stay strong! have a happy new year! - Minhee xox”
( december 2017 ) — his schedule is packed these days, and the benefits are twofold. he’s building a stronger foundation in special training workshops, and he’s distracting himself from the homesicknesses that always kicks up this time of year. that second part isn’t always successful — but jinwook makes a point to keep up with his nearest and dearest, a safety net of friends to call home. he definitely isn’t expecting jo minhee to flag him down with a soft velvet pouch and handwritten note. he’s even more surprised to find the unique gift inside. even if it’s simple enough to apply to every trainee, the message and efforts are touching.
jinwook deposits the lot in his pocket and carries the reminder with him, liking their weight and the subtle way they click with every step. he’s always been a believer in aesthetics like this: often, the little things can make a difference.
"I'm so so so excited to spend time with noona!" he started off, happily jumping about as they walked the straight path towards the little house they'll be residing in the next few days, while they both were drawn into the picturesque scenery especially since they arrived just in time to witness the orange tinted sky in the sunset.
However luck wasn't there, the next day, it was raining rather heavily with lightning and thunder and they were both disappointed, Minhee feeling more so as it felt like Byungjoo went on a wasted trip.
"Nah it's ok." Byungjoo grinned, "I get to spend time with noona anyway."
