Written in accordance with THE STAR PROMPTS: TWO, specifically the The Essentials prompt. Synopsis: An Daeul films a video in collaboration with STAR Labels, unveiling the Top 10 Items He Can't Live Without.
Being in front of a camera doesn't make him uneasy anymore. It seems like, for the better part of the last few years, his memories are always being captured; saved as an mp4 file and shot into the technological cosmos known as the internet. In the beginning, the thought of being watched by thousands, maybe even millions, of people seemed daunting, but now, the butterflies he once had whenever an HD lenses zoomed in on him have all flown away. Nowadays, he finds the recording process incredibly mundane.
It's become his everyday life, and like with all humdrum things, he merely goes through the motions now; muscle memory and his signature effortless wit making his content flow smoothly, like a glistening stream of water at the top of a mountain's peak. While he appreciates the ease, there's a big part of him that wishes he still found his career path incredibly exciting, like he used to.
As an adventurous spirit, An Daeul wants to dip his toes into different types of waters, and while nothing has been decided yet, he's aching to start a new adventure soon.
For now, though, he's sat in a minimally set-dressed studio, he's bowing his head to the small crew of people who are there to help him, and is moments away from informing a camera of some of his all-time favorite things; things that he simply can't live without, as they say. He's done something like this on his own channel, but it was focused more on cosmetics, skincare, and fashion items. This time, his choices are hand-selected from a rather broad category, and he's hoping that whoever chooses to give him a view will be entertained.
When it's finally time for him to launch into things, he takes a deep breath, checks the bag that's placed on the table beside him, and once he's prepared, he sits up straight and paints on a lovable expression, genuinely aiming to exude warmth and conviviality. It's something he's learned to master, even while communicating via screen.
"Hi, everyone. I'm An Daeul, your favorite influencer, and I'm here to share with you some of my top-favorite essentials!" His first line is given a nod by the director, and he knows then that she's telling him to proceed; that his energy level and vocal clarity are fine. "First of all, we have this gorgeous oversized by tote-bag from Prada." Placing it in center, he shows it off with a smile. "I love how big it is, and I love that it adds a pop of color to any outfit I put on. I love using it in the spring and summer months, especially, but it works for winter, too."
Opening it up, he grabs onto the first item and grins from ear-to-ear; cheeky in spirit for the audience he's imaging in his head. "This is a polaroid camera, which I've recently become obsessed with. Last year, I started scrapbooking during downtime, and this camera has basically become my best friend. I take it with me everywhere." Setting it down carefully, he continues to the next item. "These are obvious, and I feel like an essential for most people these days, but I never leave without my AirPods. I'm one of those people who needs to have a song playing in the background of everything. I like thinking of my life as a drama, honestly."
With a round of laughter, he's excited to show what's up next. "This might sound corny, but this is a necklace that my grandmother gave to me back in Jeju. She filled this small vial with sand from the beach near our house, then told me that she wants me to keep this with me at all times so I never forget where I come from..." Daeul smiles fondly, clutching it in his palm. "If I don't wear it, I usually have it in my bag. My grandma is my favorite person in the world. Love you, grandma." He lilts, making a mental to note to phone home later.
"Now, these... are life-changing!" Slowly, he sets a couple of bottles of supplements and vitamins on the table; presenting them with flutters of his fingers. "I'm on the move a lot, and these really help me make sure I'm taking care of myself when I'm rushing around. I don't think I've gotten sick in years, and I genuinely believe it's thanks to these. I highly recommend you consider adding some supplements into your daily routine. You'll thank me later!"
Throughout the duration of the video, he showcases his all-time favorite scent, Le Labo's Santal 33, his favorite book of poetry penned by queer writers, a scarf that was gifted to him by a designer of a brand he's partnered with, a rose water face mist, and lastly, a package of the coveted Pokémon bread; the one with Jigglypuff on the wrapper. At the end of it, he opens the snack and takes a huge bite; sweetly sending the viewers off with a funny smile, his lightly glossed pout littered with crumbs of the strawberries-and-creme-flavored pastry.
When all is said and done, he's told they'll get it edited and posted soon, and as he heads onto his next schedule for the day, he feels like he did as good of a job as he could.
BEHIND THE STAR is a YouTube channel opened by STAR Labels in 2017. Behind The Star features content aimed at allowing fans and the public to get to know more about the talent under Star Label's sub-labels.
The following prompts can be completed at any point. The completion of each of these prompts will result in earning two booking points, for a total of up to ten booking points. Each prompt can only be completed once for points, although you may use them as inspiration for threads and solos as many times as you'd like without points. For ease of access, please tag completions of these prompts with thestarprompt2.
STAR(S) WITH STAR(S): Celebrities are paired or group up in a discussion with one another about their respective works and career. Sometimes the pairs/groups consist of celebrities in the same field, while other videos emphasize the differences in their careers. Some videos pair/group friends, while others bring together celebrities who have never spoken before. (Examples: 1, 2)
This should be written as a thread between two muses. A booking point may be collected once each thread partner has written four posts in the thread.
LIFE VLOG: One of the mainstays of Behind The Star is daily life vlogs from various celebrities. The length and topic of these vlogs differ: some follow a day off, others follow the behind the scenes of a major project or a vacation. (Examples: 1, 2)
This should be written as a solo writing by one muse or as a thread between two or more muses. A booking point may be collected for a solo exceeding 400 words or once each thread partner has written four posts in the thread.
THE ESSENTIALS: This series follows the style of 'What's In My Bag' or '10 Things I Can't Live Without' videos. In them, the star shares their must-have items. (Examples: 1, 2)
This should be written as a solo writing. A booking point may be collected for a solo exceeding 400 words.
LOOKING BACK: In this series, a celebrity looks back on select projects, moments, or aspects of their career so far and talks about their feelings and experiences. They may talk about multiple different projects, moments, or aspects, or focus in on one specific one. (Examples: 1, 2, 3, 4)
This should be written as a solo writing by one muse or as a thread between two or more muses (only if discussing the same project / career moment they all were a part of). A booking point may be collected for a solo exceeding 400 words or once each thread partner has written four posts in the thread.
FREE CHOICE: Behind The Stars features many videos not a part of their main video series. Examples include house tours, beauty routines, fan Q&As, mukbangs, cover performances. Try checking out channels such as the following for ideas: GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue Korea, Elle Korea.
This should be written as a solo writing by one muse or as a thread between two or more muses. A booking point may be collected for a solo exceeding 400 words or once each thread partner has written four posts in a thread.
