Don't look back, you'll get hurt
Episode 2) On stage, the same face
명재현 MC
“This collaboration stage is a team match between ROSEYoU members and trainees!”
The sound announcing the Music Box trainee collaboration stage rang out.
It was such a famous stage that trainees considered it their best chance at debut—just standing on it once—a near-imminent opportunity.
But Wonyoung didn't know. That on that stage, she would face her sister, who had the exact same face as her.
스텝 1
“Today’s backup team is made up of new trainees.”
연습생 1
"They brought in the entire visual lineup. Depending on who gets noticed, the debut lineup could change."
While the trainees whispered among themselves, Wonyoung calmly prepared for the stage, as she always did.
장원영
"No way... You said you were going to the backup stage earlier..."
This stage is an opportunity to further impress fans with their skills and performance.
Wonyoung shook his head briefly to keep himself steady, then returned to concentration.
At least, until the stage lights come on.
Whew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The countdown ends with cheers and the music begins. A dazzling display of movement follows, with the ROSEYoU members and their backup trainees moving together.
장원영
🎶Hold your breath, LOVE DIVE
The camera slowly caught Won-young, then moved back again.
At that moment, a person caught my eye.
Under the white stage lights. A face so identical to mine. But the expression, the atmosphere, everything was completely different...
Jang Da-ah.
장원영
'Same stage...? Right now...?'
I felt a surge of panic, but the stage had already begun. I couldn't get off, I couldn't stop.
장원영
🎶Woo oh perfect sacrifice~
Wonyoung continued to move, hiding his emotions. His heart was pounding, but his expression was perfect.
The waiting room hallway after finishing the stage
연습생 2
“Hey, did you see that? That girl who looks exactly like Jang Won-young during the backup!”
연습생 1
“Really creepy… Aren’t they twins?”
SNS was already abuzz with the 'Jang Won-young backup twin theory'.
이서
“Sister Wonyoung.”
The youngest member, Lee Seo, approached.
이서
“You and that backup dancer are really not related?
“The faces... are so similar...”
Wonyoung bit his lip. Then he spoke quietly.
장원영
“...I’ll go talk to the CEO first.”
소속사 대표
“What the hell is going on?!”
The representative's voice was already on the verge of explosion.
소속사 대표
"You said in an interview that you don't have a family. But as soon as you went on air, your face doppelganger appeared on stage with you? You're currently #1 on Twitter's real-time search rankings!"
장원영
"…sorry.
“That person… is my older sister.”
소속사 대표
"…what?"
장원영
“When I was young, I was adopted first from an orphanage.
장원영
“I haven’t seen you since then… but today, I ran into you for the first time on stage.”
소속사 대표
"under..........
장원영
“I’m sorry. We weren’t even in contact before...”
소속사 대표
“No, that’s not the problem.
소속사 대표
The problem is that a kid with the exact same face as you was exposed on TV.
소속사 대표
“The brand I built with just you will be torn in half.”
장원영
“…Then what are you going to do?”
소속사 대표
“Jang Da-ah?
소속사 대표
He shouldn't go on air.
소속사 대표
Just ask the entertainment industry. They won't let you out."
Wonyoung remained silent. His fingertips grew cold.
장원영
“…I didn’t do anything wrong that the CEO should take care of… but do you really have to go that far?”
소속사 대표
“I completely understand how you feel right now. But Wonyoung.
소속사 대표
The entertainment industry is driven by images, not emotions.
소속사 대표
You're someone who 'shouldn't look like anyone else' right now. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
장원영
....
소속사 대표
"You said you were adopted before me. Haha. In this case, shouldn't you press down on me since you debuted first? It's your chance, your chance."
장원영
...
소속사 대표
"Get out now! I'll take care of the rest, so go back to your quarters."
I stepped outside the dormitory and walked down the long hallway. My steps slowed, and my mind became cluttered.
장원영
"Is this the result I wanted?"
Continued in the next episode >>