Chapter 5 ; The Past & The Present
[Nobodies P.O.V]
A little girl aged around five to six years old wandered through a hallway.
“Mummy! Daddy! Where are you?”
She continued to walk down the hallway until she reach a room situated at the end of the hallway.
Knocking gently she then opened the door.
What greeted her was the sight of her mother, hanging from the ceiling….dead.
“Mummy!”
[Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
I sat up in bed with sweat dripping down my forehead.
It was that dream again. The dream that haunted me every night since the day my mother hung herself.
Unable to go back to sleep I glanced at the clock that showed it was 4.30 in the morning.
Sighing, I got out of bed and got ready for work.
After checking my appearance in the full length mirror, I walked down the stairs towards the kitchen.
As I opened the cupboard my phone rang.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone.
“Hello?”
I was curious of who would be on the other side of the line so early in the morning.
“Kyo Wen ah. Hyun Joong won’t wake up!” complained Jung Min.
“Oppa? What are you doing up so early?”
“Have you forgotten? I’m in charge of waking the others up”
“Yah, it’s only five in the morning! You’re suppose to wake them up at five thirty”
“Oh. I thought it was five”
I could just see Jung Min’s embarrassed expression in my head.
I laughed to myself.
“Yah, Kyo Wen ah, why are you laughing to yourself?” asked Jung Min.
“Oh, it’s nothing. Anyways, just let Hyun Joong sleep. I’ll be there in fifteen minutes,okay?”
“Okay”
I quickly hung up and grabbed a pack of biscuit and a box of fruit juice from the cupboard and stuffed them into my backpack.
Checking to make sure that I have everything in order at home, I grabbed my car keys and left for their dorm.
[SS501’s Dorm | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
“Morning!” I greeted the four zombies sitting on the floor.
They just looked up at me then glared at Jung Min.
“Yah, why are all of you looking like zombies?”
“The horse woke us up too early!” complained Hyung Joon.
“It’s called being punctual!” retorted Jung Min.
“Okay, okay. Quite bickering and go get ready. You aren’t going to turn up at the dance battle in your PJ’s are you?” I asked while eyeing them.
Kyu Jong slightly nudged Young Saeng whom then nudged Hyung Joon whome threw a fit.
“Is it that hard to go bathe? Jong oppa, you go bathe!” I ordered.
Kyu Jong reluctantly got up and dragged himself into the bathroom.
“Min oppa, you too” I pointed at Jung Min whom was lying on the floor.
“Do I have to?” he whined.
“Go!”
Giving up, he got up and went into the other bathroom.
Sighing, I walked into Hyun Joong’s room to wake him up.
“Oppa, wake up!”
I shook him vigorously but he continued sleeping like a log.
“Yah! Oppa!” I screamed into his ear.
I was going to get closer and scream into his ear again when he suddenly turned and I ended up having my lips on his.
Shocked, I pulled back and his eyes flickered open.
“Sorry” I muttered before walking out of his room clearly embarrassed.
“Kyo Wen ah, why are your cheeks so red? Do you have a fever?” asked Kyu Jong while he placed his palm on my forehead.
“I’m fine” I swatted his hand away and pulled Hyung Joon up onto his feet and sent him into the bathroom to get ready.
“Min oppa, can you help me prepare breakfast?” I called from the kitchen.
“Yeah, sure. Just a minute”
He then came running into the kitchen while putting his watch on.
“What are we going to have today?” he asked, looking at the ingredients.
“I was thinking of making pancakes. What do you think?”
“Great!”
We then started to prepare the batter and in about half an hour we had six plates of freshly made pancakes with maple syrup set on the counter top.
Jung Min pulled out a tray from one of the cupboards and placed three plates on it while I took the other three.
“Yah, come get your pancakes” I called to the others.
They quickly got onto their feet and scampered over to get their breakfast.
I passed Hyun Joong his plate without making eye contact with him.
“So, how are your preparations for the dance battle later?” I asked while digging into my pancake hungrily.
“Great, but I’m not sure if we will win” replied Hyun Joong.
“I’m sure you guys will do fine. Even if you don’t win at least you tried” I replied without looking at Hyun Joong.
[Recording Studio | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
“Jung Min, your hair is too flat!” commented Hyun Joong.
Jung Min then ran to the mirror and fixed his hair while Kyu Jong sat there warming up.
Young Saeng was busy texting and Hyung Joon was practicing the dance moves.
“Okay guys, gather round” I called.
They assembled in front of me and I smiled at them.
“Remember, it doesn’t matter if you win or loose. What matters most is that you do your best, okay?”
“Okay” they chorused.
I placed my hand out in front of me and they placed theirs on mine.
“Fighting!” we screamed.
As the boys were getting ready to go on stage, Hyun Joong approached me.
“Kyo Wen ah”
“Yeah?” I turned around then stopped when I realize we were standing too close to each other.
I quickly took a step back.
“I just wanted to apologize for what happened this morning” he said while starring at his shoes.
“Ah, it’s okay. Don’t think about that now, do your best on the stage” I patted his shoulder then turned back to help Kyu Jong fix his mic.
[Later | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
I stood beside the stage and watched the boys perform.
I was truly amazed at how good they were.
Throughout the week I was too busy to watch them practice and therefore this was the first time I was seeing the dance.
Dong Bang Shin Ki’s manager was standing beside me when he suddenly spoke up.
“They are quite a talented bunch” he commented.
“Yeah, they are. Dong Bang Shin Ki are talented too” I replied with a smile.
“How long did they practice?”
“About a week”
“Ah….”
Our conversation ended there and the boys exited the stage.
I quickly went into the changing room to look for them.
“You guys did great!” I praised them.
The Dong Bang boys turned and look at me as I had screamed from the entrance.
“Oopss, sorry” I apologized before scampering over to the double S boys.
“Kyo Wen ah, was there a need to scream?” asked Jung Min with a teasing smile.
I just knocked him on the head lightly then turned to Hyun Joong.
“Yah, you didn’t tell me you guys were THAT good” I complained.
“I didn’t want to blow my own trumpet” he replied with a grin on his face.
Then a girl about a year younger then me came running into the room towards Kyu Jong.
“Oppa! You were so great up there!” She boomed with a bright smile on her face.
“Kyo Min, don’t run all over!” scolded a man in his mid 40’s.
I took a good look at him then my face fell and my body filled with anger.
“I’m so sorry, but my daughter is a really big fan of yours and was very excited when I told her I managed to get us backstage passes for today’s show” explained the man.
“Oh, it’s okay” replied Kyu Jong with a smile.
“Can I have your autographs, please?” pleaded the girl he called Kyo Min.
“Sure!” chorused the boys.
“Wait!” I stopped them.
All five boys, Kyo Min and her father turned towards me.
“What’s wrong Kyo Wen?” asked Young Saeng who saw the anger in my eyes.
“Kyo….Kyo Wen?” stuttered the man.
“You’re Kyo Wen?” he asked.
“Yes, I am” I replied coldly.
“Kyo Wen ah, it’s really you! I’ve been looking for you for so long!” he extended and arm out to touch my face but I pushed it away.
“Don’t touch me!” I screamed.
The double S boys and Kyo Min starred at me while the Dong Bang boys stood there watching with curious faces.
“Kyo Wen ah, I’m your father. Don’t you remember me?” he asked with tears streaming down his cheeks.
“I don’t have a father! Even if I did, he died the moment my mother hung herself!” I screamed and ran out of the room.
Tears were streaming down my cheeks like a dam had broken.
Why did he have to appear after so many years?
I had made a declaration that my father had died since I was six.
He was the cause that my mother hung herself.
He was having an affair with my mother’s best friend and she couldn’t take it anymore.
She didn’t want to tell me because she thought I was too young to understand.
But my aunt that took me in had told me what had happened.
I grew up as an orphan in an orphanage since I was seven as my aunt was going to get married and her husband objected to the idea of adopting me.
Those days were not days that I would like to ever remember again.
I finally came to a stop as I reached a nearby park and sat down on a nearby bench.
I cried so hard my body shook.
I never thought that I would meet him again, not after so many years.
My mind drifted off to the time when I was five, when mummy, daddy and I were at the beach celebrating my birthday.
I was interrupted by someone screaming my name.
“Kyo Wen! Kyo Wen ah, where are you?”
There was more then one voice.
I wasn’t ready to see anybody so I stood up and walked off.
But before I could get any further I felt someone pull onto my hand.
“Kyo Wen!” sighed Kyu Jong.
I starred at him then tears started to roll down my cheeks again.
He pulled me close to him and soothed me.
Soon, all the other four boys had joined us and enveloped me into a group hug.
I didn’t want to let them see me like this but I couldn’t stop.
About fifteen minutes later I had calmed down and my tears had stop coming out.
“Sorry” I mumbled under my breath.
“It’s okay” replied Hyun Joong while he patted my head.
“Let’s go home” suggested Young Saeng.
“No! You guys have to go back for the ending ceremony!” I protested.
“It’s not important and I’m sure you do not want to go back there” replied Jung Min.
“It’s okay, come on!”
I grabbed Kyu Jong’s hand in my right and Jung Min’s in my left and dragged them all back to the studio.
Dong Bang Shin Ki and the MC was already on stage when we got back.
The crowd was obviously curious at why SS501 wasn’t on stage or anywhere in sight as they cheered when the boys enetered.
I quickly ushered them up the stage and resumed my position at the side of the stage beside the Dong Bang boy’s manager.
He just smiled at me when I stood beside him and I replied with a smile.
I had my full attention on the boys when suddenly I felt someone tap me on the shoulder.
I spun around and was met by Kyo Min.
“Erm, hi” she said shyly.
“Yes?” I asked, not wanting to talk to her.
I know it’s not her fault but I wasn’t ready.
“I just wanted to say hi” she replied with a smile on her face.
Her smile resembled mine, it was an inheritance from ‘our’ father.
“Well, hi” I replied not knowing what else to say.
“I’ve always wanted an older sister” she suddenly said.
I looked at her with a weird look then sighed.
“I’m not ready” I just told her bluntly.
She seemed hurt but I was just telling her the truth.
“Well, I’m sorry. I don’t know what happened between mummy, daddy and you but I really like you” she said with a sad glow in her eyes.
“Your mum and dad was the reason for my mother’s death” I shot back. Venom dripping with each word.
She jumped back a little at my sudden outburst.
“Sorry” I mumbled then turned my attention back to the boys.
She obviously got the point that I did not want to speak to her and just stood the quietly behind me.
The MC was about to announce the winner of the dance battle.
I was nervous and I could see that the boys were too.
“Kyu Jong oppa, fighting!” screamed Kyo Min from behind me.
So, she likes Kyu Jong I thought to myself.
The boys fidgeted on stage and I gave them an encouraging smile.
“And the winner for tonight’s dance battle is……..DOUBLE S 501!” announced the MC.
I screamed out in joy and the boys all stared in disbelief at the MC.
“Well, we would like to thank our company DSP for giving us time to practice and to our choreographer for teaching us patiently and of course to our parents for supporting us with whatever decision we made and lastly to our manager Kyo Wen for always being there for us. Thank you” finished Hyun Joong.
As they came down the stage I ran over to them and hugged them all.
“I told you that you could do it!”
“Yah, you look happier then us” joked Hyung Joon.
“Well, I am” I squealed happily.
“Congratulations oppa!” said Kyo Min whom appeared suddenly.
“Thank you” they replied.
“Erm, can you guys give me your autographs now?” asked Kyo Min whom glanced at me.
The boys all turned and looked at me and I just nodded my head at them.
They happily signed Kyo Min’s autograph book then took a picture with her.
“Come on guys, we have to go now. You have an early schedule tomorrow”
“Okay” they said their good byes then as I was about to leave Kyo Min ran up to me.
“Unnie, thank you for letting them sign my autograph book”
“It’s nothing, there’s no need to thank me. It was them who was willing to sign your book in the first place”
“But still, thank you. Can I have your number, unnie? So I can contact you in future and we can go hang out?” she asked with a hopeful look.
I didn’t have the hear to say no, so I gave her my number and left.
[SS501’s Dorm | Kyu Jong’s P.O.V]
“Hyung, can I talk to you?” asked Kyu Jong.
“Yeah, sure. What is it?” asked Young Saeng whom was in his room.
Kyu Jong closed the door behind him and sat down beside Young Saeng.
“Hyung, please don’t laugh at me. But I think I’ve fallen in love” confessed Kyu Jong.
“What?! You know very well that we aren’t allowed to get romantically involved with anyone!” boomed Young Saeng.
Kyu Jong clammed his hand over Young Saeng’s mouth to shut him up in fear that the others might hear.
“Why don’t you use a mic, hyung” sighed Kyu Jong in frustration.
“Sorry. But you know that, right?” asked Young Saeng.
“Yeah, I do. But I just…I don’t know”
Kyu Jong buried his head into Young Saeng’s pillow and screamed.
“Kyu Jong ah” called Young Saeng.
“What?” he sat up and fiddled with the leg of his pants.
“Who is it?”
“Eh ....”
(to be cont.)
Friday, 28 August 2009
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Chapter 4(Musique, Notre Lien)
Chapter 4 ; Stressed No More
[Next day | DSP’s meeting room | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
The boys and I were asked to assemble at the meeting room at nine in the morning but it’s now 9.30 and yet there is still no sign of Kim Jung oppa.
“Do you think this is about the punishment?” asked Kyu Jong.
Jung Min’s head snapped up from the book he was reading and starred at me.
“I’m sure it’s nothing. Maybe he just wants to see how you guys are doing before the dance battle tomorrow” I replied, flashing Jung Min a reassuring smile.
He just kept quiet and hung his head.
I quietly kicked Kyu Jong’s leg under the table and gave him a ‘did-you-have-to-say-that’ look.
Not knowing what he did at first he then sensed his mistake and smiled a sheepish smile.
“Kyo Wen ah, is Kim Jung oppa going to come or has he forgot?” complained Hyun Joong.
“I’m not sure, let me call him”
As soon as I pulled my phone out the door opened and in came Kim Jung oppa.
“Oppa ah, you’re late!” I scolded, jokingly.
“Sorry, I got caught up in some matters” he replied.
“Hyung, what do you want to talk to us about?” asked Hyun Joong.
“Well, we’re going to discuss about Jung Min’s punishment of course” he stated.
Jung Min whom was already slowly disappearing in his seat then slumped even lower.
“Oppa, can’t you just let this slide for once? I mean after all his hard work this is just the first mistake he made and he cleared it up”
I quickly pulled out a magazine from my backpack and placed it infront of Kim Jung oppa.
There was an article on Jung Min’s case in it and they had done him justice by pointing their fingers back at So Hee for threatening Jung Min.
“If I do that then all the other artistes would just go out and create more problem for me”
“It’s okay, I’ll take whatever punishment you’re going to give me” interjected Jung Min with a determined face.
The other four members all looked worried but ready to defend Jung Min if anything serious happens.
“I’ve discussed with the board members and we have agreed on a punishment for you Jung Min” he pointed the statement right at Jung Min and gave me a ‘don’t-interrupt’ look.
I sat back into my chair and rolled my eyes at him.
“I will accept your decision” replied Jung Min, taking in a deep breath.
“And so, I shall announce your punishment. We have decided on putting you in charge of all the members needs. For example, you’ll buy the groceries, do the chores and most importantly wake them up” explained Kim Jung oppa with a smile on his face.
The five boys and me all practically had our jaw hanging right to the ground.
“Yah, oppa! You almost scared me to death” I screamed at him.
“What? I wasn’t giving you the punishment. Why are you so afraid?” he shot back.
“This are my boys we’re talking about, of course I’m afraid” I replied.
“Your boys?” he asked giving me a mischievous grin.
The boys too sat there and cocked an eyebrow at me.
“Wha…what?” I stuttered.
“Since when did they become ‘your’ boys. I remember you cursing me every single day for putting you in charge of five horrible kids” teased Kim Jung oppa.
“Yah, that’s in the past! Anyways, I have been looking after them for the past two months now and well…. I realized they aren’t that bad”
“Awww…..”
The boys stood up and gave me a group hug that I would have declined a week ago but accept willingly now.
I suddenly shot out of my seat.
“Oh my god! What time is it?” I asked.
“Ten fifteen, why?” asked Hyung Jun.
“Yah, there’s a recording at ten thirty!” I quickly got up and pulled the boys along with me and rushed out to the car.
“Oppa, step on it. We have to reach there by ten thirty!” I ordered.
The boys started struggling in the car, kicking and hitting each other by accident while changing into their outfits.
But, they managed to change without gaining any serious injuries.
The worst was a kick Kyu Jong suffered that was delivered by Hyun Joong.
Anyways, in a record time of seventeen minutes we reached the studio and rushed out of the car towards the recording room.
[Recording room | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
They had started the show without waiting for the boys.
Upon seeing the boys the MC’s resumed their original speech and announced that all five of the boys would be performing UR Man.
Hyun Joong leading the rest quickly grabbed a mic from the assistant and got on stage.
Everything was smooth sailing from there on.
The crowd cheering with all their might, the boys giving their all during the performance and the endless envious comments I got from other managaers.
“You’re so lucky to have got to be SS501’s manager. I wanted that job so badly” whined my fellow course mate whom had entered DSP with me, Shin Min Ju.
“Yah, Kara’s not bad” I replied.
“I know, they’re really nice but it’s not like you don’t know how much an SS501 die hard fan I am” she sighed dreamily.
I shook my head at her and lightly tapped her on the head.
“Get a grip of yourself, you’re going to scare them” I joked.
“Yah, atleast they’ll remember me,no?” she continued with her fantasy.
The boys then came in through the backstage door.
“Kyo Wen ah, I’m developing a bruise” complained Kyu Jong pointing to his slightly bruised leg.
Min Ju practically started hyperventilating there.
It was her first time meeting SS501 up close and personal after working at DSP for months.
“Yah, Hyun Joong ah, how hard did you kick Kyu Jong?” I bent down and examined Kyu Jong’s bruise.
“It was an accident! I couldn’t get my shoe on with the car rocking back and forth” defended Hyun Joong.
Then we heard a high pitch squeal coming from behind me.
I turned around and sure enough it came from Min Ju.
The boys starred at her in astonishment.
“Eh, guys this is my course mate Shin Min Ju. Min Ju, this are the double S boys” I introduced.
“Nice to meet you, we’re double S 501” greeted the boys while bowing ninety degrees.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Min Ju. I’m a really big fan of yours! Can I have an autograph?”
Astonished, the boys just nodded and Min Ju jumped up and down in excitement.
The Kara girls then came out of the changing room.
“Unnie ah, you seriously have to stop being such a fan girl” they commented.
“Yah, it’s none of your business” she retorted while sticking her tongue out at them.
I bowed and introduced myself and they did the same.
Feeling awkward the boys excused themselves and ran into the changing room.
“I guess I’ll see you around then”
I waved goodbye to the glowing Min Ju and the Kara girls before entering the changing room.
“Kyo Wen ah, your friend is really like a fan girl” commented Young Saeng.
I laughed and shrugged my shoulders.
“Old habits die hard I guess” I said.
“What do you mean?” asked Kyu Jong whom was looking for something to eat.
“She’s been so crazy over you guys since the day I first know her”
“Really?” chorused the boys.
I nodded and sat down next to Kyu Jong.
“Oppa, do you need help with the groceries later?” I asked Jung Min.
“Yes! I’d love it if you could go with me” beamed Jung Min.
“Yah, Kyo Wen, why do you only call Jung Min oppa?” complained Hyun Joong.
“Yeah, when did you start calling the horse oppa, anyways?” joined in Hyung Joon.
“Yah, what’s wrong with me calling Jung Min, oppa?” I retorted.
“I’m not saying it’s wrong but if you’re going to call him oppa then you have to call us oppa too!” whined Hyun Joong playfully.
“Stop picking on Kyo Wen” Jung Min said from the other side of the room.
“We’re not picking on her. Yah, when did she start calling you oppa anyways?” asked Hyung Joon again.
“The day I ran away from the studio” replied Jung Min.
“Gyahh, that’s so long ago”
“Yah yah yah, fine, I’ll call you guys oppa. Happy?” I gave in.
“Yes!” they all chorused except for Jung Min.
I shook my head at their childishness but inside a felt a warm fuzzy feeling.
[Supermarket | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
“Oppa, have you gotten the cereal?” I asked.
“Oh no! I forgot!”
Jung Min quickly made a u-turn with the shopping cart and headed towards the cereal aisle.
“Hey!”
“Hi”
“Yo”
“Hello”
Popped out the four other members of double S from behind a shelf.
“Yah! What are all of you doing here?” I asked, shocked.
“Shopping” replied Hyun Joong.
“Dressed like that, you’re going to get run over by fans” I simply replied.
“It’s okay. It’s good to interact with fans” replied Kyu Jong.
I knocked him on the head and walked off to look for Jung Min.
“Yah, dongsaeng ah” screamed Hyung Joon
I quickly turned around and ran back towards him.
“Shhhhhhh……… Do you really want to be run over by fans?” I hissed.
He immediately shut up and made a zipping gesture.
I sighed and pulled them all along to the cereal aisle where Jung Min was happily picking out cereals.
“Kyo Wen ah, which one do you think Kyu Jong wants?” asked Jung Min while holding a box of Coco Puffs in one hand and a box of KoKo Crunch in the other.
“KoKo Crunch” replied Kyu Jong with a happy smile on his face.
“Oh okay, KoKo Crunch then”
As he was about to put the box of cereal into the cart he suddenly realized that a different but familiar voice had replied him instead.
He then whipped around and almost kissed Kyu Jong whom was standing right behind him.
“Yah, you almost kissed me!” cried Kyu Jong.
The other boys and I stood there and laughed.
We laughed so hard I thought my sides would split.
Then suddenly….
“It’s SS501!!!” screamed a girl.
“Uh-oh…” uttered Young Saeng.
“Run!” I screamed.
We all took off out of the supermarket leaving the cart and all the groceries behind.
We ran in all different directions but ended up bumping into each other over and over again.
Finally as I was about to run straight into a boutique I felt someone pull me into the emergency exit.
“Yah!” I screamed.
“Shhh…..” hushed Kyu Jong.
“Yah! You scared me” I lightly whacked him on the head.
“Sorry”
“Where are the others?” I asked looking around.
“I have no idea”
I was about to call Hyun Joong when suddenly the four missing boys jumped out from behind the pillar.
“Surprise!!” they screamed.
“Yah, stop doing that!” I scolded
The boys then pulled out a square box wrapped in present paper and handed it over to me.
“What’s this?” I asked, dumbfounded.
“A present for all your hard work”
I didn’t know what to say. I never expected anything in return from doing this job. After all, I am being paid to do this.
I stood there speechless then a smile slowly crept across my face and tears rolled down my cheeks.
I felt happy and touched at the same time.
Once upon a time, I had thought of this boys as a burden but now, I can never think of any other thing that I would treasure more then their friendship.
I threw my arms around them and hugged them all.
“Thank you so much” I managed between sobs.
The feeling of family warmth washed over me. I have not felt this way for so long now.
[Next day | DSP’s meeting room | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
The boys and I were asked to assemble at the meeting room at nine in the morning but it’s now 9.30 and yet there is still no sign of Kim Jung oppa.
“Do you think this is about the punishment?” asked Kyu Jong.
Jung Min’s head snapped up from the book he was reading and starred at me.
“I’m sure it’s nothing. Maybe he just wants to see how you guys are doing before the dance battle tomorrow” I replied, flashing Jung Min a reassuring smile.
He just kept quiet and hung his head.
I quietly kicked Kyu Jong’s leg under the table and gave him a ‘did-you-have-to-say-that’ look.
Not knowing what he did at first he then sensed his mistake and smiled a sheepish smile.
“Kyo Wen ah, is Kim Jung oppa going to come or has he forgot?” complained Hyun Joong.
“I’m not sure, let me call him”
As soon as I pulled my phone out the door opened and in came Kim Jung oppa.
“Oppa ah, you’re late!” I scolded, jokingly.
“Sorry, I got caught up in some matters” he replied.
“Hyung, what do you want to talk to us about?” asked Hyun Joong.
“Well, we’re going to discuss about Jung Min’s punishment of course” he stated.
Jung Min whom was already slowly disappearing in his seat then slumped even lower.
“Oppa, can’t you just let this slide for once? I mean after all his hard work this is just the first mistake he made and he cleared it up”
I quickly pulled out a magazine from my backpack and placed it infront of Kim Jung oppa.
There was an article on Jung Min’s case in it and they had done him justice by pointing their fingers back at So Hee for threatening Jung Min.
“If I do that then all the other artistes would just go out and create more problem for me”
“It’s okay, I’ll take whatever punishment you’re going to give me” interjected Jung Min with a determined face.
The other four members all looked worried but ready to defend Jung Min if anything serious happens.
“I’ve discussed with the board members and we have agreed on a punishment for you Jung Min” he pointed the statement right at Jung Min and gave me a ‘don’t-interrupt’ look.
I sat back into my chair and rolled my eyes at him.
“I will accept your decision” replied Jung Min, taking in a deep breath.
“And so, I shall announce your punishment. We have decided on putting you in charge of all the members needs. For example, you’ll buy the groceries, do the chores and most importantly wake them up” explained Kim Jung oppa with a smile on his face.
The five boys and me all practically had our jaw hanging right to the ground.
“Yah, oppa! You almost scared me to death” I screamed at him.
“What? I wasn’t giving you the punishment. Why are you so afraid?” he shot back.
“This are my boys we’re talking about, of course I’m afraid” I replied.
“Your boys?” he asked giving me a mischievous grin.
The boys too sat there and cocked an eyebrow at me.
“Wha…what?” I stuttered.
“Since when did they become ‘your’ boys. I remember you cursing me every single day for putting you in charge of five horrible kids” teased Kim Jung oppa.
“Yah, that’s in the past! Anyways, I have been looking after them for the past two months now and well…. I realized they aren’t that bad”
“Awww…..”
The boys stood up and gave me a group hug that I would have declined a week ago but accept willingly now.
I suddenly shot out of my seat.
“Oh my god! What time is it?” I asked.
“Ten fifteen, why?” asked Hyung Jun.
“Yah, there’s a recording at ten thirty!” I quickly got up and pulled the boys along with me and rushed out to the car.
“Oppa, step on it. We have to reach there by ten thirty!” I ordered.
The boys started struggling in the car, kicking and hitting each other by accident while changing into their outfits.
But, they managed to change without gaining any serious injuries.
The worst was a kick Kyu Jong suffered that was delivered by Hyun Joong.
Anyways, in a record time of seventeen minutes we reached the studio and rushed out of the car towards the recording room.
[Recording room | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
They had started the show without waiting for the boys.
Upon seeing the boys the MC’s resumed their original speech and announced that all five of the boys would be performing UR Man.
Hyun Joong leading the rest quickly grabbed a mic from the assistant and got on stage.
Everything was smooth sailing from there on.
The crowd cheering with all their might, the boys giving their all during the performance and the endless envious comments I got from other managaers.
“You’re so lucky to have got to be SS501’s manager. I wanted that job so badly” whined my fellow course mate whom had entered DSP with me, Shin Min Ju.
“Yah, Kara’s not bad” I replied.
“I know, they’re really nice but it’s not like you don’t know how much an SS501 die hard fan I am” she sighed dreamily.
I shook my head at her and lightly tapped her on the head.
“Get a grip of yourself, you’re going to scare them” I joked.
“Yah, atleast they’ll remember me,no?” she continued with her fantasy.
The boys then came in through the backstage door.
“Kyo Wen ah, I’m developing a bruise” complained Kyu Jong pointing to his slightly bruised leg.
Min Ju practically started hyperventilating there.
It was her first time meeting SS501 up close and personal after working at DSP for months.
“Yah, Hyun Joong ah, how hard did you kick Kyu Jong?” I bent down and examined Kyu Jong’s bruise.
“It was an accident! I couldn’t get my shoe on with the car rocking back and forth” defended Hyun Joong.
Then we heard a high pitch squeal coming from behind me.
I turned around and sure enough it came from Min Ju.
The boys starred at her in astonishment.
“Eh, guys this is my course mate Shin Min Ju. Min Ju, this are the double S boys” I introduced.
“Nice to meet you, we’re double S 501” greeted the boys while bowing ninety degrees.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Min Ju. I’m a really big fan of yours! Can I have an autograph?”
Astonished, the boys just nodded and Min Ju jumped up and down in excitement.
The Kara girls then came out of the changing room.
“Unnie ah, you seriously have to stop being such a fan girl” they commented.
“Yah, it’s none of your business” she retorted while sticking her tongue out at them.
I bowed and introduced myself and they did the same.
Feeling awkward the boys excused themselves and ran into the changing room.
“I guess I’ll see you around then”
I waved goodbye to the glowing Min Ju and the Kara girls before entering the changing room.
“Kyo Wen ah, your friend is really like a fan girl” commented Young Saeng.
I laughed and shrugged my shoulders.
“Old habits die hard I guess” I said.
“What do you mean?” asked Kyu Jong whom was looking for something to eat.
“She’s been so crazy over you guys since the day I first know her”
“Really?” chorused the boys.
I nodded and sat down next to Kyu Jong.
“Oppa, do you need help with the groceries later?” I asked Jung Min.
“Yes! I’d love it if you could go with me” beamed Jung Min.
“Yah, Kyo Wen, why do you only call Jung Min oppa?” complained Hyun Joong.
“Yeah, when did you start calling the horse oppa, anyways?” joined in Hyung Joon.
“Yah, what’s wrong with me calling Jung Min, oppa?” I retorted.
“I’m not saying it’s wrong but if you’re going to call him oppa then you have to call us oppa too!” whined Hyun Joong playfully.
“Stop picking on Kyo Wen” Jung Min said from the other side of the room.
“We’re not picking on her. Yah, when did she start calling you oppa anyways?” asked Hyung Joon again.
“The day I ran away from the studio” replied Jung Min.
“Gyahh, that’s so long ago”
“Yah yah yah, fine, I’ll call you guys oppa. Happy?” I gave in.
“Yes!” they all chorused except for Jung Min.
I shook my head at their childishness but inside a felt a warm fuzzy feeling.
[Supermarket | Kyo Wen’s P.O.V]
“Oppa, have you gotten the cereal?” I asked.
“Oh no! I forgot!”
Jung Min quickly made a u-turn with the shopping cart and headed towards the cereal aisle.
“Hey!”
“Hi”
“Yo”
“Hello”
Popped out the four other members of double S from behind a shelf.
“Yah! What are all of you doing here?” I asked, shocked.
“Shopping” replied Hyun Joong.
“Dressed like that, you’re going to get run over by fans” I simply replied.
“It’s okay. It’s good to interact with fans” replied Kyu Jong.
I knocked him on the head and walked off to look for Jung Min.
“Yah, dongsaeng ah” screamed Hyung Joon
I quickly turned around and ran back towards him.
“Shhhhhhh……… Do you really want to be run over by fans?” I hissed.
He immediately shut up and made a zipping gesture.
I sighed and pulled them all along to the cereal aisle where Jung Min was happily picking out cereals.
“Kyo Wen ah, which one do you think Kyu Jong wants?” asked Jung Min while holding a box of Coco Puffs in one hand and a box of KoKo Crunch in the other.
“KoKo Crunch” replied Kyu Jong with a happy smile on his face.
“Oh okay, KoKo Crunch then”
As he was about to put the box of cereal into the cart he suddenly realized that a different but familiar voice had replied him instead.
He then whipped around and almost kissed Kyu Jong whom was standing right behind him.
“Yah, you almost kissed me!” cried Kyu Jong.
The other boys and I stood there and laughed.
We laughed so hard I thought my sides would split.
Then suddenly….
“It’s SS501!!!” screamed a girl.
“Uh-oh…” uttered Young Saeng.
“Run!” I screamed.
We all took off out of the supermarket leaving the cart and all the groceries behind.
We ran in all different directions but ended up bumping into each other over and over again.
Finally as I was about to run straight into a boutique I felt someone pull me into the emergency exit.
“Yah!” I screamed.
“Shhh…..” hushed Kyu Jong.
“Yah! You scared me” I lightly whacked him on the head.
“Sorry”
“Where are the others?” I asked looking around.
“I have no idea”
I was about to call Hyun Joong when suddenly the four missing boys jumped out from behind the pillar.
“Surprise!!” they screamed.
“Yah, stop doing that!” I scolded
The boys then pulled out a square box wrapped in present paper and handed it over to me.
“What’s this?” I asked, dumbfounded.
“A present for all your hard work”
I didn’t know what to say. I never expected anything in return from doing this job. After all, I am being paid to do this.
I stood there speechless then a smile slowly crept across my face and tears rolled down my cheeks.
I felt happy and touched at the same time.
Once upon a time, I had thought of this boys as a burden but now, I can never think of any other thing that I would treasure more then their friendship.
I threw my arms around them and hugged them all.
“Thank you so much” I managed between sobs.
The feeling of family warmth washed over me. I have not felt this way for so long now.
Monday, 24 August 2009
chapter 3
Chapter 3 ; Honesty, the best policy
[Kyo Wen's Aunt's Cafe | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
The double S boys and I sat quietly in my parent's cafe waiting for Jung Min's ex.
The bell above the door tinkled indicating that someone has entered.
Looking up from our seats there she stood. Dressed in black she looked like she was ready to attend a funeral with that expression of hers.
"So Hee..." called out Jung Min in a tone we have never heard before.
It was a tone where you could hear the love and sadness flowing within him.
Hyun Joong placed his hand on Jung Min's shoulder as a sign on moral support as I approached her.
"Ms So Hee?"
"And who are you? I only agreed to meet Jung Min here" she replied with a snobbish tone.
I wanted to beat the life out of her but I restrained myself.
"Please, do take a seat" I managed to choke out while resisting the urge to choke her.
Young Saeng sensing my anger tugged on my shirt and shook his head indicating that I have to stay calm.
Taking a deep breath I sat opposite of her beside the others.
Jung Min starred at the cup infront of him not making eye contact with anyone of us.
"Park Jung Min, I only agreed to meet you here as we have things to be settled. I did not agree to come here with such a big crowd around" stated So Hee in a flat tone.
"Shut up will you" Hyung Joon exploded with rage.
"Yah, Hyung Joon. Relax. We aren't here to cause trouble" came Hyun Joong's command.
So Hee glared at us with a menacing look.
I reminded myself that I had to stay calm for the sake of Jung Min.
"I came to know that you have been threatening Jung Min, Ms So Hee. And I would like to settle this today" I got straight down to business as I did not want Jung Min to face this woman any longer then necessary.
"Threatening? Is that how he said it? Well, listen here little girl, this matter is regarding us adults while you little one have no right to interfere" she mocked.
I took a deep breath and calmed myself.
"Apparently this has all the matter to do with me as soon as I was appointed as SS501's manager. And please, are you threatening Jung Min?" I replied more furious this time.
"What if I am? It's the most he can do for me after I had to waste a year hanging on to someone I totally despise" came her harsh remark.
Jung Min cringed and Hyun Joong not being able to stand this anymore stood up and screamed right into her face.
"Shut up you! You have no right to judge Jung Min as you are rubbish to the society! Not working for things you want you choose the easy way out while hurting those around you! Do you have a heart?! Well I guess you don't since you look like you aren't even human! You know what, we won't bow down to you! Go ahead post all those pictures out and see who would suffer. I swear you would then dissapear completely from our lives!"
With that said Hyun Joong grabbed Jung Min up and pulled us all out of the cafe.
Apparently it was a smart move to have cleared out the cafe for the day or Hyun Joong's sudden outburst would have made it onto the front covers of every magazine in Korea by tomorrow morning.
"Hyun Joong ah..." I started.
"Sorry, Kyo Wen. I couldn't stand her anymore" Hyun Joong apologised and turned away to face the street.
I smiled and hugged him.
"You were so cool back there! I totally wanted to whack the life out of her!" I shrieked like a kid.
The members all looked at me dumbfounded. They were expecting me to start screaming at Hyun Joong for ruining everything and putting their image on the line. But, this sudden cry of joy from me has set them all speechless.
"What? It was cool. I'm sure I'll figure another way out without having to bow down to that woman" I stated confidently.
Jung Min then started laughing and we all joined in.
What's better then sharing a few laughs with friends.
"Yah, I'm hungry" Kyu Jong said while putting on a puppy face.
"Let's go celebrate!"
All six of us went to the nearest supermarket and grabbed everything we wanted from frozen pizza to carrot juice.
[SS501's Dorm | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"Cheers!"
We clanked our glasses together and laid back to enjoy ourselves without bothering about anything else.
"Hyung, how could you stand that girl?" asked Hyung Joon while opening a packet of chips.
"I don't know, it seems stupid now. I can't believe I felt so bad when she broke up with me" confessed Jung Min.
"Ahh....well, love makes us blind,no? Anyways, what doesn't kills us only makes us stronger, right?" I said while surfing the net.
It was then that I stumbled over something that drained all my happiness out of my body.
There on the computer screen were about twenty pictures of Jung Min and So Hee.
Afraid to let Jung Min see it, I turned off the screen and tapped Hyun Joong on the shoulder.
Raising an eyebrow at me I indicated for him to follow me out to the balcony.
"What's up?" he asked.
"The pictures are up"
"What?" his eyes grew so wide I was afraid it might fall out of it's sockets.
"It's up on the net, I jus saw it a moment ago when I googled SS501"
"Aish, I shouldn't have said that just now" he frustratingly messed up his hair and downed a bottle of beer.
"Relax, I'll find a way to clear this. Your job is to make sure that Jung Min doesn't go on the net or on the TV. We don't want him to think that it's all his fault"
Hyun Joong nodded his head and we returned back into the room acting like nothing happened.
[Later that night | Kyo Wen's place | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
I scrolled through the searches that popped up when I googled SS501.
Almost all of the internet entertainment portals have posted up the pictures.
I quickly dialled for Kim Jung oppa's number.
"Oppa!"
"Kyo Wen, I was just about to call you. Have you seen the pictures?"
Kim Jung oppa sounded mad and panicky at the same time.
"Yeah, I have. I was just about to ask you if you saw them"
"What is happening Kyo Wen?? Is that really Jung Min?"
"Oppa, are you at the office? I'll come over now and explain it to you"
"Yes, I am. You better have a good explanation"
He then hung up on me.
I grabbed my jacket and put on my sneakers before making my way back to the office.
[Kim Jung's Office | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
As I entered Kim Jung oppa's office I could hear the phone in the office ringing.
Kim Jung oppa answered the call then slam it down hard.
"Oppa..." I called out.
"Kyo Wen, what is going on? I've been receiving calls from paparazzi's since the minute this pictures popped out on the internet!"
"Well, it's like this"
I sat there and explained everything that had happened excluding the part where Hyun Joong screamed at her as I knew Kim Jung oppa would kill Hyun Joong for that.
"Why didn't you tell me this earlier?" screamed Kim Jung in a fit of anger.
"I'm sorry" I starred down at my shoes not knowing what else to do.
"Now is not the time to regret your doings. We have to find a way to clear this"
I sat there quietly for a few moments then an idea came to my mind.
"Oppa, do you trust me?" I asked with a twinkle in my eye.
"What are you up to?" he asked
"Do you trust me?"
[Next day at DSP's lobby | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
The lobby was packed with reporters from various companies. A stage was placed at the centre of the lobby. On it was a long table arranged together with five chairs. On the tables were five pieces of cardboard bearing the names of each SS501 member on it. It was nearing the time of the press conference. I busily attended to the needs of the reporters then went up to check on the boys.
"Hey guys, it's almost time. Are you ready?" I asked with an encouraging smile plastered on my face.
Hyun Joong looked up at me with a weary look.
"What's wrong?"
"Hyung came in earlier and asked us what we were going to say. Jung Min told him what you asked us to say and he totally objected to it" explained Young Saeng.
"And?"
"He changed the whole speech" continued Kyu Jong.
I turned to look at Jung Min whom was sitting at the corner of the room worry written all over his face.
I slowly aproached him and placed my hand on his shoulder.
"Hey, it's going to be alright" I smiled at him to let him know that we're all with him.
The other four boys too came over and comforted him.
"Everything will be fine. No matter what, remember we're with you!" cheered Kyu Jong.
"We're SS501, through thick or thin we will remain as one. If you fall we will fall with you" said Hyun Joong while giving Jung Min a brotherly slap on the back.
"Do your best, we're with you through it all!" said Hyung Joon.
"Here, I thought you'd like to have something to drink before you face the media later" Young Saeng handed Jung Min a bottle of carrot juice and smiled.
They might bicker often but when any trouble occurs you can see how much they really care for each other.
I smiled at all of them and Jung Min smiled too.
"Okay, it's time now. Let's go" I said.
"Yah, SS501, FIGHTING!" they cheered before leaving the room, ready to face the furious crowd of hungry media.
As soon as the five boys came into sight the media went crazy. Snapping pictures, trying to shove each other out of the way to get better pictures and asking all types of questions.
The five boys calmly took their seats and greeted the crowd.
I stood close by incase they needed help.
A reporter then stood up and shot a question directly at Jung Min.
"Jung Min, is that really you in those photos? What's your relationship with that girl?"
The media then once again started to shoot questions at the boys.
My heart ache to see them enduring all this. But I have to stay strong to help them out.
Before I could take any action to silence the crowd. Jung Min spoke.
"First of all, yes, it is me in those photos"
The crowd burst into whispers or disgrace towards Jung Min.
Wait, he's not using the speech I set for him.
And I don't think he's using the one Kim Jung oppa set as well.
Then I understood that Jung Min is standing up for himself and is expressign what he really feels.
"But, I am not afraid to admit that she is, or was my girlfriend and yes I have slept with her. I am not going to deny this fact. What I did was not wrong. All I wanted was to be loved for who I am and not for what I am. The love I showered her with was all pure from my heart. I told no lies to her and I tried my best to make her feel loved. Without any doubt I have to admit that when I was told that I was being used all along I felt like dying. What more when she threatened me with those photos I couldn't think but to admit that I was a fool"
Taking a pause he took a sip of water.
"I would take full responsibility of my actions. It is my fault that this photos could be taken as no part of it is fake. All punishment that DSP wants to give me I would willingly accept it. But please, do not think bad of SS501 as they had played no part in this scandal. Please, forgive me."
As Jung Min ended his speech tears were rolling down his cheeks and he quickly wiped them off.
Kyu Jong, Hyun Joong, Hyung Joon and Young Saeng then stood up and hugged Jung Min.
And, the crowd burst into applause.
They were taken aback by Jung Min's honesty and touched by his speech of how he only wanted to be loved but got hurt in the end.
I myself had tears rolling down my cheeks.
I was proud, I was touched.
At that very moment I felt like a proud parent being able to raise five wonderful children.
Wiping off my tears I approached the boys and hugged them.
We broke apart and smiled at the crowd.
"Thank you all for being here today to listen to Jung Min's explanation. It would be up to all of you to write but we do hope that you would do Jung Min some justice. Thank you once again"
The boys were then ushered off the stage away from the cameras, away from the questions.
[Kyo Wen's Aunt's Cafe | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
The double S boys and I sat quietly in my parent's cafe waiting for Jung Min's ex.
The bell above the door tinkled indicating that someone has entered.
Looking up from our seats there she stood. Dressed in black she looked like she was ready to attend a funeral with that expression of hers.
"So Hee..." called out Jung Min in a tone we have never heard before.
It was a tone where you could hear the love and sadness flowing within him.
Hyun Joong placed his hand on Jung Min's shoulder as a sign on moral support as I approached her.
"Ms So Hee?"
"And who are you? I only agreed to meet Jung Min here" she replied with a snobbish tone.
I wanted to beat the life out of her but I restrained myself.
"Please, do take a seat" I managed to choke out while resisting the urge to choke her.
Young Saeng sensing my anger tugged on my shirt and shook his head indicating that I have to stay calm.
Taking a deep breath I sat opposite of her beside the others.
Jung Min starred at the cup infront of him not making eye contact with anyone of us.
"Park Jung Min, I only agreed to meet you here as we have things to be settled. I did not agree to come here with such a big crowd around" stated So Hee in a flat tone.
"Shut up will you" Hyung Joon exploded with rage.
"Yah, Hyung Joon. Relax. We aren't here to cause trouble" came Hyun Joong's command.
So Hee glared at us with a menacing look.
I reminded myself that I had to stay calm for the sake of Jung Min.
"I came to know that you have been threatening Jung Min, Ms So Hee. And I would like to settle this today" I got straight down to business as I did not want Jung Min to face this woman any longer then necessary.
"Threatening? Is that how he said it? Well, listen here little girl, this matter is regarding us adults while you little one have no right to interfere" she mocked.
I took a deep breath and calmed myself.
"Apparently this has all the matter to do with me as soon as I was appointed as SS501's manager. And please, are you threatening Jung Min?" I replied more furious this time.
"What if I am? It's the most he can do for me after I had to waste a year hanging on to someone I totally despise" came her harsh remark.
Jung Min cringed and Hyun Joong not being able to stand this anymore stood up and screamed right into her face.
"Shut up you! You have no right to judge Jung Min as you are rubbish to the society! Not working for things you want you choose the easy way out while hurting those around you! Do you have a heart?! Well I guess you don't since you look like you aren't even human! You know what, we won't bow down to you! Go ahead post all those pictures out and see who would suffer. I swear you would then dissapear completely from our lives!"
With that said Hyun Joong grabbed Jung Min up and pulled us all out of the cafe.
Apparently it was a smart move to have cleared out the cafe for the day or Hyun Joong's sudden outburst would have made it onto the front covers of every magazine in Korea by tomorrow morning.
"Hyun Joong ah..." I started.
"Sorry, Kyo Wen. I couldn't stand her anymore" Hyun Joong apologised and turned away to face the street.
I smiled and hugged him.
"You were so cool back there! I totally wanted to whack the life out of her!" I shrieked like a kid.
The members all looked at me dumbfounded. They were expecting me to start screaming at Hyun Joong for ruining everything and putting their image on the line. But, this sudden cry of joy from me has set them all speechless.
"What? It was cool. I'm sure I'll figure another way out without having to bow down to that woman" I stated confidently.
Jung Min then started laughing and we all joined in.
What's better then sharing a few laughs with friends.
"Yah, I'm hungry" Kyu Jong said while putting on a puppy face.
"Let's go celebrate!"
All six of us went to the nearest supermarket and grabbed everything we wanted from frozen pizza to carrot juice.
[SS501's Dorm | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"Cheers!"
We clanked our glasses together and laid back to enjoy ourselves without bothering about anything else.
"Hyung, how could you stand that girl?" asked Hyung Joon while opening a packet of chips.
"I don't know, it seems stupid now. I can't believe I felt so bad when she broke up with me" confessed Jung Min.
"Ahh....well, love makes us blind,no? Anyways, what doesn't kills us only makes us stronger, right?" I said while surfing the net.
It was then that I stumbled over something that drained all my happiness out of my body.
There on the computer screen were about twenty pictures of Jung Min and So Hee.
Afraid to let Jung Min see it, I turned off the screen and tapped Hyun Joong on the shoulder.
Raising an eyebrow at me I indicated for him to follow me out to the balcony.
"What's up?" he asked.
"The pictures are up"
"What?" his eyes grew so wide I was afraid it might fall out of it's sockets.
"It's up on the net, I jus saw it a moment ago when I googled SS501"
"Aish, I shouldn't have said that just now" he frustratingly messed up his hair and downed a bottle of beer.
"Relax, I'll find a way to clear this. Your job is to make sure that Jung Min doesn't go on the net or on the TV. We don't want him to think that it's all his fault"
Hyun Joong nodded his head and we returned back into the room acting like nothing happened.
[Later that night | Kyo Wen's place | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
I scrolled through the searches that popped up when I googled SS501.
Almost all of the internet entertainment portals have posted up the pictures.
I quickly dialled for Kim Jung oppa's number.
"Oppa!"
"Kyo Wen, I was just about to call you. Have you seen the pictures?"
Kim Jung oppa sounded mad and panicky at the same time.
"Yeah, I have. I was just about to ask you if you saw them"
"What is happening Kyo Wen?? Is that really Jung Min?"
"Oppa, are you at the office? I'll come over now and explain it to you"
"Yes, I am. You better have a good explanation"
He then hung up on me.
I grabbed my jacket and put on my sneakers before making my way back to the office.
[Kim Jung's Office | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
As I entered Kim Jung oppa's office I could hear the phone in the office ringing.
Kim Jung oppa answered the call then slam it down hard.
"Oppa..." I called out.
"Kyo Wen, what is going on? I've been receiving calls from paparazzi's since the minute this pictures popped out on the internet!"
"Well, it's like this"
I sat there and explained everything that had happened excluding the part where Hyun Joong screamed at her as I knew Kim Jung oppa would kill Hyun Joong for that.
"Why didn't you tell me this earlier?" screamed Kim Jung in a fit of anger.
"I'm sorry" I starred down at my shoes not knowing what else to do.
"Now is not the time to regret your doings. We have to find a way to clear this"
I sat there quietly for a few moments then an idea came to my mind.
"Oppa, do you trust me?" I asked with a twinkle in my eye.
"What are you up to?" he asked
"Do you trust me?"
[Next day at DSP's lobby | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
The lobby was packed with reporters from various companies. A stage was placed at the centre of the lobby. On it was a long table arranged together with five chairs. On the tables were five pieces of cardboard bearing the names of each SS501 member on it. It was nearing the time of the press conference. I busily attended to the needs of the reporters then went up to check on the boys.
"Hey guys, it's almost time. Are you ready?" I asked with an encouraging smile plastered on my face.
Hyun Joong looked up at me with a weary look.
"What's wrong?"
"Hyung came in earlier and asked us what we were going to say. Jung Min told him what you asked us to say and he totally objected to it" explained Young Saeng.
"And?"
"He changed the whole speech" continued Kyu Jong.
I turned to look at Jung Min whom was sitting at the corner of the room worry written all over his face.
I slowly aproached him and placed my hand on his shoulder.
"Hey, it's going to be alright" I smiled at him to let him know that we're all with him.
The other four boys too came over and comforted him.
"Everything will be fine. No matter what, remember we're with you!" cheered Kyu Jong.
"We're SS501, through thick or thin we will remain as one. If you fall we will fall with you" said Hyun Joong while giving Jung Min a brotherly slap on the back.
"Do your best, we're with you through it all!" said Hyung Joon.
"Here, I thought you'd like to have something to drink before you face the media later" Young Saeng handed Jung Min a bottle of carrot juice and smiled.
They might bicker often but when any trouble occurs you can see how much they really care for each other.
I smiled at all of them and Jung Min smiled too.
"Okay, it's time now. Let's go" I said.
"Yah, SS501, FIGHTING!" they cheered before leaving the room, ready to face the furious crowd of hungry media.
As soon as the five boys came into sight the media went crazy. Snapping pictures, trying to shove each other out of the way to get better pictures and asking all types of questions.
The five boys calmly took their seats and greeted the crowd.
I stood close by incase they needed help.
A reporter then stood up and shot a question directly at Jung Min.
"Jung Min, is that really you in those photos? What's your relationship with that girl?"
The media then once again started to shoot questions at the boys.
My heart ache to see them enduring all this. But I have to stay strong to help them out.
Before I could take any action to silence the crowd. Jung Min spoke.
"First of all, yes, it is me in those photos"
The crowd burst into whispers or disgrace towards Jung Min.
Wait, he's not using the speech I set for him.
And I don't think he's using the one Kim Jung oppa set as well.
Then I understood that Jung Min is standing up for himself and is expressign what he really feels.
"But, I am not afraid to admit that she is, or was my girlfriend and yes I have slept with her. I am not going to deny this fact. What I did was not wrong. All I wanted was to be loved for who I am and not for what I am. The love I showered her with was all pure from my heart. I told no lies to her and I tried my best to make her feel loved. Without any doubt I have to admit that when I was told that I was being used all along I felt like dying. What more when she threatened me with those photos I couldn't think but to admit that I was a fool"
Taking a pause he took a sip of water.
"I would take full responsibility of my actions. It is my fault that this photos could be taken as no part of it is fake. All punishment that DSP wants to give me I would willingly accept it. But please, do not think bad of SS501 as they had played no part in this scandal. Please, forgive me."
As Jung Min ended his speech tears were rolling down his cheeks and he quickly wiped them off.
Kyu Jong, Hyun Joong, Hyung Joon and Young Saeng then stood up and hugged Jung Min.
And, the crowd burst into applause.
They were taken aback by Jung Min's honesty and touched by his speech of how he only wanted to be loved but got hurt in the end.
I myself had tears rolling down my cheeks.
I was proud, I was touched.
At that very moment I felt like a proud parent being able to raise five wonderful children.
Wiping off my tears I approached the boys and hugged them.
We broke apart and smiled at the crowd.
"Thank you all for being here today to listen to Jung Min's explanation. It would be up to all of you to write but we do hope that you would do Jung Min some justice. Thank you once again"
The boys were then ushered off the stage away from the cameras, away from the questions.
Woah. Hmm. I think ppl must be thinking dat my blog is dead.
Seems like nobody came to read...
Still gonna blog anyways.
Btw, is anyone free to go to Orchard with me?
I want to go to The Heeren dat HMV to get some CDs.
Now, many ppl seems to be busier that ever.
Haix...
Dis week i feel so empty.
Actually been feeling like dis for the last 3 to 4 weeks.
Even though i went to CGM last week.
But i did not went to svc.
Had a family dinner at home.
For the past 3 weeks to 1 month, been feeling so down...
Like i'm all alone, left out, with no one around me...
The feeling isn't good at all.
I felt so small...
Felt like i've backslided.
Even though i change CG le.
But the only ppl i can share my probs with is still Eileen, ONLY.
Where are my friends?
I dunno.
Those who seems like friends weren't friends any more.
LoLz.
Wow i sounded like a loner...
But anyways, ya, like dis lo.
My life la.
okay la.
Gonna post the next post to continue the SS501 de story le.
Seems like nobody came to read...
Still gonna blog anyways.
Btw, is anyone free to go to Orchard with me?
I want to go to The Heeren dat HMV to get some CDs.
Now, many ppl seems to be busier that ever.
Haix...
Dis week i feel so empty.
Actually been feeling like dis for the last 3 to 4 weeks.
Even though i went to CGM last week.
But i did not went to svc.
Had a family dinner at home.
For the past 3 weeks to 1 month, been feeling so down...
Like i'm all alone, left out, with no one around me...
The feeling isn't good at all.
I felt so small...
Felt like i've backslided.
Even though i change CG le.
But the only ppl i can share my probs with is still Eileen, ONLY.
Where are my friends?
I dunno.
Those who seems like friends weren't friends any more.
LoLz.
Wow i sounded like a loner...
But anyways, ya, like dis lo.
My life la.
okay la.
Gonna post the next post to continue the SS501 de story le.
Sunday, 23 August 2009
The 2nd chapter...
Chapter 2 : Jung Min ah...
[SS501 Dorm | Kyo Wen P.O.V]
"Jung Min ah! Jung Min!"
The four members of SS501 and I were looking high and low in the dorm for Jung Min.
But it seems like he isn't here, there isn't even a sign that shows he has been back.
"Any signs that Jung Min came back?" I asked Young Saeng.
"No, it doesn't seem like he came back"
All the other members came out and just shook their head.
Where could he have gone?
Wait a minute, could he have gone home?
"I'm going out to look for Jung Min, you guys bathe and go to sleep. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning!"
I dashed out of the house and towards Jung Min's home.
Shit, it's already past eleven. Would it be okay to be banging on their door this late? Oh, who cares, Jung Min comes first!
I quickly knocked on the door repeatedly until I heard someone coming.
As soon as the door opened I knew that Jung Min isn't here as his father stood there starring at me in shock.
"Ahh...Sorry to bother you so late in the night but is Jung Min home?" I asked.
"No, he's not here. Is something wrong?" asked his dad with concern in his voice.
"Oh no no.... everything is fine."
"Ah,okay"
"Erm, I'll be going now. If Jung Min comes back please do call me" I extended out my business card and bade Jung Min's dad goodbye.
Where could he have gone.... With the last tinge of hope I have left I pulled out my cell phone and dialled his number. It rang once, twice, three times and as I was about to hang up he answered.
"Hello?"
"Jung Min ah!" I squeeled in happiness.
"Yeah?" he replied in a monotone voice.
"Where are you? You're not back at the dorm and you're not at your place! I'm really worried!"
"Why?" his one word replies were getting on my nerves.
"What do you mean by why??? You threatened to quit SS501 and you were not answering our calls and you're no where to be found! What do you mean by WHY?!?!" I screamed into the receiver earning myself a few stares from passer by's, not that I cared at the moment.
"Relax, I'm fine. I'm right behind you"
"Yah, what do you mean by.......behind me....."
I slowly turned around and true enough there he stood smiling at me.
I was furious yet reliefed at the same time. Furious that he ran away just like that and refused to pick up my calls, reliefed that he is safe and no longer a fuming mad Jung Min.
"Jung Min ah, don't do that again. You almost gave me a heart attack"
"You're too young to get a heart attack little dongsaeng" he then ruffled my hair.
"Don't do that!" I quickly smoothen my hair back into place.
Then I starred at Jung Min's expression. He might appear to be smiling but I could see that there is something bugging him.
"Oppa, is something wrong?"
"Woah, am I hearing right? Did you just call me oppa?" teased Jung Min.
"You are my oppa. Is it not right to call you that? And don't change the topic" I changed my expression into the 'manager-in-charge' look.
"Okay okay, dongsaeng. Would you mind if we talk about this at a more comfortable and private place?"
"Hmmm...okay. Come over to my place then"
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[Kyo Wen's place | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
I had brought Jung Min back to my place since he refused to return to the dorm.
"Jung Min ah, do you want anything to eat or drink?"
"Yes! I'm famished!" He came bounding into the kitchen like a person that hasn't eaten in years.
I pulled out a frozen pizza from the refrigerator and popped it into the oven while Jung Min prepared the drinks.
After the pizza was done we went out into the living room and started to eat.
"So, are you going to tell me what's wrong?" I asked Jung Min.
"How do you know that there is something wrong?" challenged Jung Min.
"Cause you have it written all over your face" I retorted.
"That obvious?"
I nodded my head in reply and urged him to spill.
"Kyo Wen, have you been used before?" asked Jung Min with a solemn expression on his face.
"Well, no. Not that I know of actually. Why? Did someone use you?"
He didn't answer but he just nodded his head.
"And?"
"Kyo Wen, I'm in trouble. Big trouble"
I could see tears threatening to fall from Jung Min's eyes. I wanted to know badly what's wrong.
"What happened Jung Min? I'll help you"
"You can't help me Kyo Wen, nobody can"
"Be positive Jung Min! If I can't help you I'm sure the double S boys can. Please Jung Min....you have to tell me. I'm your manager, and your friend"
Shocked when I said the word friend, Jung Min quickly covered up his expression and starred at me with a serious look.
"I'm being threatened"
"What??? By who? With what? Do we need to call the police?" A thousand questions popped into my mind.
[Jung Min's Flashback | The explanation of the threats | Jung Min's P.O.V]
"Hello?"
"Jung Min-shi, are you free to meet me now?" came a female voice from the other side of the line.
"Yeah,sure. Where do you want to meet?"
"I'm outside your house now"
"Oh,okay. I'll be out in a minute"
I went out to meet her and I was really happy. As with my busy schedule it wasn't often that we got to meet and I missed her.
"So Hee, I missed you!"
I was about to hug her when she moved out of my way. That was when I sensed that something was wrong.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"We're over Park Jung Min" came those words that sent my world crashing down into a million pieces.
"But why?"
"Don't you understand? I've been using you all along. How stupid can you get" she sneered at me.
"But...."
"Yah, Park Jung Min, look at this"
She threw a brown manila envelope at me. When I opened it I was shocked. In there were about 20 pictures of me in bed with her!
"What do you want?" I asked.
"Smart for once. I want you to pay me a million won and declare to the world that you want my hand in marriage and I'll decline you publicly"
"What good would that do to you?"
"It will boost my popularity of course. And you're a smart boy, I'm sure you know what's the consequences if you don't listen to what I tell you to do,right?"
[End of flashback | Back to Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"What?" I screamed.
Jung Min just hung his head and began to sob.
"Why didn't you tell me about this?" I wrapped my arms around Jung Min and comforted him.
"I was afraid that you would think that I was a fool" came his soft mumble.
"Aish....Jung Min... Is that why you threw a fit and ran off like that back at the studio?"
He nodded his head.
"I was afraid that once the pictres come out I would bring the group's reputation down with me"
"Why are you so stupid? You're a team, no, we're a team. We'll settle this tomorrow as a team,okay?"
"Okay...."
"Now, go get some sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow"
[Next Day at SS501's Dorm | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"Kyu Jong, Kyu Jong, wakie wakie~" I cooed into Kyu Jong's ear.
He stirred and opened his eyes before sitting up. He looks cute when he just wakes up.
"Look who's with me" I pointed at Jung Min whom was standing at the doorway.
"Jung Min!"
In his excitement he forgot about the sleeping Hyun Joong beside him and accidentely stepped on him.
Hyun Joong howled in pain and shot up.
Kyu Jong quickly got off the bed and apologised profusely to Hyun Joong.
Jung Min and I stood there and laughed.
"Kyu Jong ah, you should have told me that you found a new and efective way to wake Hyun Joong up" I teased.
He smiled sheepishly at me then remembered what he was going to do before he stepped on poor Hyun Joong.
"Jung Min, you're back!" Kyu Jong hugged Jung Min so tight he couldn't breathe.
"I can't....breathe" choked Jung Min.
"Ah, sorry!" Kyu Jong quickly let go.
"Kyo Wen ah, now I know why you were appointed as our manager" chirped Hyun Joong after he was done howling in pain.
"Why?" I asked, confused.
"Cause no matter what, you know where to look for us" he indicated Jung Min.
"Oh...actually, Jung Min found me" I blushed.
"Wait wait wait, don't waste time! Wake the other two I have something important to announce"
I turned back to serious mode and shooed the three of them out of the room and into the next room to pull the other two out of bed.
After fifteen minutes of endless tugging everybody was assembled in the living room.
"Erm, Jung Min would you like to tell them yourself?" I asked.
He shook his head so hard it looked like it was going to fall off.
"Okay.. Well, Jung Min oppa needs our help. Like, he really needs it"
"Okay. How can we help?" Volunteered Hyun Joong.
"He's being threatened by his ex-girlfriend. And I'm planning to settle this by today. Are you guys in?"
"What???" echoed the four guys.
"Is that a yes?" I asked timidly.
"Of course it is! Nobody messes with SS501, right guys?" boomed Hyun Joong.
They all nodded and Jung Min smiled.
I was proud of them. This was what a real team should look like.
I stuck out my hand and they all placed theirs on top of mine.
"Fighting!" we all screamed.
We had a group hug and they all when to get ready. I sat at the living room smiling to myself. I was never so proud of them before today, they really have shown me that they've got the team spirit. Maybe they aren't so bad afterall.
[SS501 Dorm | Kyo Wen P.O.V]
"Jung Min ah! Jung Min!"
The four members of SS501 and I were looking high and low in the dorm for Jung Min.
But it seems like he isn't here, there isn't even a sign that shows he has been back.
"Any signs that Jung Min came back?" I asked Young Saeng.
"No, it doesn't seem like he came back"
All the other members came out and just shook their head.
Where could he have gone?
Wait a minute, could he have gone home?
"I'm going out to look for Jung Min, you guys bathe and go to sleep. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning!"
I dashed out of the house and towards Jung Min's home.
Shit, it's already past eleven. Would it be okay to be banging on their door this late? Oh, who cares, Jung Min comes first!
I quickly knocked on the door repeatedly until I heard someone coming.
As soon as the door opened I knew that Jung Min isn't here as his father stood there starring at me in shock.
"Ahh...Sorry to bother you so late in the night but is Jung Min home?" I asked.
"No, he's not here. Is something wrong?" asked his dad with concern in his voice.
"Oh no no.... everything is fine."
"Ah,okay"
"Erm, I'll be going now. If Jung Min comes back please do call me" I extended out my business card and bade Jung Min's dad goodbye.
Where could he have gone.... With the last tinge of hope I have left I pulled out my cell phone and dialled his number. It rang once, twice, three times and as I was about to hang up he answered.
"Hello?"
"Jung Min ah!" I squeeled in happiness.
"Yeah?" he replied in a monotone voice.
"Where are you? You're not back at the dorm and you're not at your place! I'm really worried!"
"Why?" his one word replies were getting on my nerves.
"What do you mean by why??? You threatened to quit SS501 and you were not answering our calls and you're no where to be found! What do you mean by WHY?!?!" I screamed into the receiver earning myself a few stares from passer by's, not that I cared at the moment.
"Relax, I'm fine. I'm right behind you"
"Yah, what do you mean by.......behind me....."
I slowly turned around and true enough there he stood smiling at me.
I was furious yet reliefed at the same time. Furious that he ran away just like that and refused to pick up my calls, reliefed that he is safe and no longer a fuming mad Jung Min.
"Jung Min ah, don't do that again. You almost gave me a heart attack"
"You're too young to get a heart attack little dongsaeng" he then ruffled my hair.
"Don't do that!" I quickly smoothen my hair back into place.
Then I starred at Jung Min's expression. He might appear to be smiling but I could see that there is something bugging him.
"Oppa, is something wrong?"
"Woah, am I hearing right? Did you just call me oppa?" teased Jung Min.
"You are my oppa. Is it not right to call you that? And don't change the topic" I changed my expression into the 'manager-in-charge' look.
"Okay okay, dongsaeng. Would you mind if we talk about this at a more comfortable and private place?"
"Hmmm...okay. Come over to my place then"
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[Kyo Wen's place | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
I had brought Jung Min back to my place since he refused to return to the dorm.
"Jung Min ah, do you want anything to eat or drink?"
"Yes! I'm famished!" He came bounding into the kitchen like a person that hasn't eaten in years.
I pulled out a frozen pizza from the refrigerator and popped it into the oven while Jung Min prepared the drinks.
After the pizza was done we went out into the living room and started to eat.
"So, are you going to tell me what's wrong?" I asked Jung Min.
"How do you know that there is something wrong?" challenged Jung Min.
"Cause you have it written all over your face" I retorted.
"That obvious?"
I nodded my head in reply and urged him to spill.
"Kyo Wen, have you been used before?" asked Jung Min with a solemn expression on his face.
"Well, no. Not that I know of actually. Why? Did someone use you?"
He didn't answer but he just nodded his head.
"And?"
"Kyo Wen, I'm in trouble. Big trouble"
I could see tears threatening to fall from Jung Min's eyes. I wanted to know badly what's wrong.
"What happened Jung Min? I'll help you"
"You can't help me Kyo Wen, nobody can"
"Be positive Jung Min! If I can't help you I'm sure the double S boys can. Please Jung Min....you have to tell me. I'm your manager, and your friend"
Shocked when I said the word friend, Jung Min quickly covered up his expression and starred at me with a serious look.
"I'm being threatened"
"What??? By who? With what? Do we need to call the police?" A thousand questions popped into my mind.
[Jung Min's Flashback | The explanation of the threats | Jung Min's P.O.V]
"Hello?"
"Jung Min-shi, are you free to meet me now?" came a female voice from the other side of the line.
"Yeah,sure. Where do you want to meet?"
"I'm outside your house now"
"Oh,okay. I'll be out in a minute"
I went out to meet her and I was really happy. As with my busy schedule it wasn't often that we got to meet and I missed her.
"So Hee, I missed you!"
I was about to hug her when she moved out of my way. That was when I sensed that something was wrong.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"We're over Park Jung Min" came those words that sent my world crashing down into a million pieces.
"But why?"
"Don't you understand? I've been using you all along. How stupid can you get" she sneered at me.
"But...."
"Yah, Park Jung Min, look at this"
She threw a brown manila envelope at me. When I opened it I was shocked. In there were about 20 pictures of me in bed with her!
"What do you want?" I asked.
"Smart for once. I want you to pay me a million won and declare to the world that you want my hand in marriage and I'll decline you publicly"
"What good would that do to you?"
"It will boost my popularity of course. And you're a smart boy, I'm sure you know what's the consequences if you don't listen to what I tell you to do,right?"
[End of flashback | Back to Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"What?" I screamed.
Jung Min just hung his head and began to sob.
"Why didn't you tell me about this?" I wrapped my arms around Jung Min and comforted him.
"I was afraid that you would think that I was a fool" came his soft mumble.
"Aish....Jung Min... Is that why you threw a fit and ran off like that back at the studio?"
He nodded his head.
"I was afraid that once the pictres come out I would bring the group's reputation down with me"
"Why are you so stupid? You're a team, no, we're a team. We'll settle this tomorrow as a team,okay?"
"Okay...."
"Now, go get some sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow"
[Next Day at SS501's Dorm | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"Kyu Jong, Kyu Jong, wakie wakie~" I cooed into Kyu Jong's ear.
He stirred and opened his eyes before sitting up. He looks cute when he just wakes up.
"Look who's with me" I pointed at Jung Min whom was standing at the doorway.
"Jung Min!"
In his excitement he forgot about the sleeping Hyun Joong beside him and accidentely stepped on him.
Hyun Joong howled in pain and shot up.
Kyu Jong quickly got off the bed and apologised profusely to Hyun Joong.
Jung Min and I stood there and laughed.
"Kyu Jong ah, you should have told me that you found a new and efective way to wake Hyun Joong up" I teased.
He smiled sheepishly at me then remembered what he was going to do before he stepped on poor Hyun Joong.
"Jung Min, you're back!" Kyu Jong hugged Jung Min so tight he couldn't breathe.
"I can't....breathe" choked Jung Min.
"Ah, sorry!" Kyu Jong quickly let go.
"Kyo Wen ah, now I know why you were appointed as our manager" chirped Hyun Joong after he was done howling in pain.
"Why?" I asked, confused.
"Cause no matter what, you know where to look for us" he indicated Jung Min.
"Oh...actually, Jung Min found me" I blushed.
"Wait wait wait, don't waste time! Wake the other two I have something important to announce"
I turned back to serious mode and shooed the three of them out of the room and into the next room to pull the other two out of bed.
After fifteen minutes of endless tugging everybody was assembled in the living room.
"Erm, Jung Min would you like to tell them yourself?" I asked.
He shook his head so hard it looked like it was going to fall off.
"Okay.. Well, Jung Min oppa needs our help. Like, he really needs it"
"Okay. How can we help?" Volunteered Hyun Joong.
"He's being threatened by his ex-girlfriend. And I'm planning to settle this by today. Are you guys in?"
"What???" echoed the four guys.
"Is that a yes?" I asked timidly.
"Of course it is! Nobody messes with SS501, right guys?" boomed Hyun Joong.
They all nodded and Jung Min smiled.
I was proud of them. This was what a real team should look like.
I stuck out my hand and they all placed theirs on top of mine.
"Fighting!" we all screamed.
We had a group hug and they all when to get ready. I sat at the living room smiling to myself. I was never so proud of them before today, they really have shown me that they've got the team spirit. Maybe they aren't so bad afterall.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Musique, Notre Lien
Was reading a story online yesterday.
It's a fiction story.
But i enjoyed reading it.
Hope u'll like it too.
I'll start with a brief introduction of the main cast and a short cut of their lives.
Kim Hyun Joong
24
June 6 1986
Leader of SS501
Easy going, honest and straight-forward
Quote : "Being famous is not all glitz and glamour, it comes with a price"
Kim Kyu Jong
23
February 24 1987
The high and low vocalist of SS501
Shy, generous and friendly.
Quote : "It's tough but if I were to be given a chance to choose, I'd do it all over again"
Kim Hyung Joon
23
August 3 1987
Main vocalist and rap of SS501
Childish, fun to be with, and humorous
Quote : "Being famous is not a walk in the park, you've to work hard for it"
Park Jung Min
23
April 3 1987
Low vocalist of SS501
Charismatic, self centred at times, and humorous
Quote : "It's not as I thought it would be, but all in all it's still hard work"
Heo Young Saeng
24
November 3 1986
Main high vocalist of SS501
Quiet,shy and just
Quote : "Fame has thought me loads of things, the hard way"
Lee Kyo Wen
21
April 8 1989
Manageress of SS501
Outgoing, organised and a child at heart
Quote : "It's not easy looking after 5 grown men, what more if they sometimes act like kids"
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"Kim Hyun Joong! Wake up, you are going to be late for your schedule if you continue sleeping!"
Kyo Wen shook him hard willing him to get up but to no avail.
"Kyu Jong, get the others up while I try to get Hyun Joong up"
Kyu Jong quickly left to get the remaining members out of bed while Kyo Wen thought of a way to wake Hyun Joong up. Finally, she used the oldest trick out of the book and pinched Hyun Joong's nose and covered his mouth making sure he has no other way to obtain oxygen. Stirring, Hyun Joong finally woke up and shot out of bed gasping for air as soon as Kyo Wen let go of his nose and mouth.
"You're finally up! You're going to be late for the shooting, hurry up and get ready"
Groaning he climbed out of bed and got ready. Meanwhile Kyo Wen went over to Jung Min's room where Kyu Jong was screaming for help. What she saw made her sigh in annoyance. Jung Min was pulling onto Kyu Jong's hair and he refused to let go.
"Jung Min-shi! Let go of Kyu Jong now!"
She tugged at Jung Min's hand and dodged a punch he threw at her. Furious she pulled off his duvet and tore his panda eye mask off.
"Wake up NOW!"
This was the scene you'd see every morning at the residence of the hot rising group SS501. They have a habit of sleeping in and waking them up is a huge problem. Kyo Wen has always thought why she had been given this job as soon as she entered the company. It's bound to take a few years off her life. Oh the horror of it all....
Chapter 1 ; Over so soon?
"Hello, we are Double S 501!" chorused all five members of SS501"
"Yes, it's Korea's hottest rising boy band of the year, Double S 501! Please, do introduce yourselves" chimed the MC of the show.
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's leader Kim Hyun Joong"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's sexy charisma Park Jung Min"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's centre Kim Kyu Jong"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's shy prince Heo Young Saeng"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's baby Kim Hyung Joon"
"Jung Min, you said you were SS501's sexy what?" asked the MC whom did not get what Jung Min said earlier.
"Charisma, sexy charisma" replied Jung Min with a laugh.
"Ahhh... You know it's weird how you can introduce yourselves like that and still seem so cool whereas I'm sure if I said that people would be yelling for me to get off the stage" joked the MC
SS501 craked up laughing and were then asked to perform Deja Vu. After their performance they had a question and answer session with the fans before ending the program.
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[Off set | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"I almost forgot the lyrics! I was so nervous!" exclaimed Hyun Joong as soon as he got into the dressing room.
"Well it's a good thing that you didn't then" I replied him while handing out bottles of water to each member.
"Kyo Wen, what's next on our schedule?"
I picked up my palm pilot and checked their schedule. I smiled as there wasn't anything else planned for the day.
"Nothing, you guys have a loose schedule this week as Kim Jung oppa wants you guys to practice more for the dance battle with Dong Bang Shin Ki next week"
Their face litted when I said they had a loose schedule for the week but feel again when I mentioned that they had to practice more for the dance battle with their seniors next week.
"And I thought we could have some time off for ourselves" grumbled Hyung Joon
I just smiled at Hyung Joon's desperateness to get some time off and returned to clearing up their stuff from the dressing room.
"Are you guys ready to leave?" I asked them as I scanned the room to make sure I did not leave anything behind.
"Sure, where are we going after this?" asked Hyun Joong while rubbing his tummy.
"I get it, we'll drop by some place to eat before we head over to the studio" I replied getting the hint.
"Yay!" cheered the five boys.
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[In the van | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"So, what do you guys want to eat?"
"Kimchi!" screamed Hyung Joon.
"No, I want ramen" protested Hyun Joong.
"No no no! I want fried chicken!" exclaimed Young Saeng.
"I'm on a diet" said Jung Min.
"Any thing is fine with me as far as we get something to eat" said Kyu Jong while pressing away on his PSP.
"No! I want my kimchi!" Hyung Joon threw a mini temper.
"I still want my ramen" protested Hyun Joong.
"I want..."
Before Young Saeng completed his sentence I interjected.
"Okay okay, we'll go get everything you guys want and bring it back to the studio and you'll eat there,okay?"
"Fine!" chorused the three bickering twenty year olds.
I shook my head and told the driver to stop by at this places. Seriously, how could 5 grown men act like kids.
"Kyu Jong ah, what do you want out of kimchi, ramen and fried chicken?"
"Chicken"
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[Studio | Kyo Wen P.O.V]
The four boys sat around the table and ate like a pack of hungry wolves while Jung Min sat in a corner and read.
"Jung Min ah, are you sure you don't want to eat?" I asked.
"Yeah, I'm on a diet" he replied without looking up from his book.
Giving in I walked over to the rest and sat down beside Kyu Jong.
"So, have you guys picked the song that you would use for the dance battle?" I asked pulling out my palm pilot.
"Nope" came Hyun Joong's short reply.
"Okay, then you can pick on out of the pile of CD's that's sitting in the corner over there" I pointed to a pile of CD's that Kim Jung oppa had picked out for them.
Nodding, the four of them resumed eating.
After lunch, they started to practice as soon as they picked out a song. The choreographer thought them step by step and they picked up the dance quite fast.
Then the worst happened. Hyung Joon accidentely knocked into Jung Min and sent him sprawling onto the floor.
"What did you do that for!" screamed Jung Min in anger.
"I'm sorry, it was an accident I lost my footing" apologised Hyung Joon
"You almost made me break my arm!" continued Jung Min.
"Come on Jung Min, it was an accident and Hyung Joon apologised" I extended my hand out to help Jung Min up but he refused to accept it.
"Jung Min ah, don't waste time. I'm planning to go home early today" chimed in Hyun Joong.
"Shut up! I'm not going to practice anymore! Not with someone so clumsy around!" and with that said he stormed right out of the studio.
"Jung Min! Wait...." I was about to go out after him when Kyu Jong held me back.
"He needs time to relax, he seems a little troubled this days"
"But, he threatened to quit!" I protested.
"Just let him go..." sighed Hyun Joong.
The four remaining members all sat in different corners of the studio. A gloomy look plastered on all their faces. I tried in vain to contact Jung Min but he won't pick up. Is this the end for the 5 member group??
It's a fiction story.
But i enjoyed reading it.
Hope u'll like it too.
I'll start with a brief introduction of the main cast and a short cut of their lives.
Kim Hyun Joong
24
June 6 1986
Leader of SS501
Easy going, honest and straight-forward
Quote : "Being famous is not all glitz and glamour, it comes with a price"
Kim Kyu Jong
23
February 24 1987
The high and low vocalist of SS501
Shy, generous and friendly.
Quote : "It's tough but if I were to be given a chance to choose, I'd do it all over again"
Kim Hyung Joon
23
August 3 1987
Main vocalist and rap of SS501
Childish, fun to be with, and humorous
Quote : "Being famous is not a walk in the park, you've to work hard for it"
Park Jung Min
23
April 3 1987
Low vocalist of SS501
Charismatic, self centred at times, and humorous
Quote : "It's not as I thought it would be, but all in all it's still hard work"
Heo Young Saeng
24
November 3 1986
Main high vocalist of SS501
Quiet,shy and just
Quote : "Fame has thought me loads of things, the hard way"
Lee Kyo Wen
21
April 8 1989
Manageress of SS501
Outgoing, organised and a child at heart
Quote : "It's not easy looking after 5 grown men, what more if they sometimes act like kids"
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"Kim Hyun Joong! Wake up, you are going to be late for your schedule if you continue sleeping!"
Kyo Wen shook him hard willing him to get up but to no avail.
"Kyu Jong, get the others up while I try to get Hyun Joong up"
Kyu Jong quickly left to get the remaining members out of bed while Kyo Wen thought of a way to wake Hyun Joong up. Finally, she used the oldest trick out of the book and pinched Hyun Joong's nose and covered his mouth making sure he has no other way to obtain oxygen. Stirring, Hyun Joong finally woke up and shot out of bed gasping for air as soon as Kyo Wen let go of his nose and mouth.
"You're finally up! You're going to be late for the shooting, hurry up and get ready"
Groaning he climbed out of bed and got ready. Meanwhile Kyo Wen went over to Jung Min's room where Kyu Jong was screaming for help. What she saw made her sigh in annoyance. Jung Min was pulling onto Kyu Jong's hair and he refused to let go.
"Jung Min-shi! Let go of Kyu Jong now!"
She tugged at Jung Min's hand and dodged a punch he threw at her. Furious she pulled off his duvet and tore his panda eye mask off.
"Wake up NOW!"
This was the scene you'd see every morning at the residence of the hot rising group SS501. They have a habit of sleeping in and waking them up is a huge problem. Kyo Wen has always thought why she had been given this job as soon as she entered the company. It's bound to take a few years off her life. Oh the horror of it all....
Chapter 1 ; Over so soon?
"Hello, we are Double S 501!" chorused all five members of SS501"
"Yes, it's Korea's hottest rising boy band of the year, Double S 501! Please, do introduce yourselves" chimed the MC of the show.
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's leader Kim Hyun Joong"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's sexy charisma Park Jung Min"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's centre Kim Kyu Jong"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's shy prince Heo Young Saeng"
"Nice to meet you, I'm SS501's baby Kim Hyung Joon"
"Jung Min, you said you were SS501's sexy what?" asked the MC whom did not get what Jung Min said earlier.
"Charisma, sexy charisma" replied Jung Min with a laugh.
"Ahhh... You know it's weird how you can introduce yourselves like that and still seem so cool whereas I'm sure if I said that people would be yelling for me to get off the stage" joked the MC
SS501 craked up laughing and were then asked to perform Deja Vu. After their performance they had a question and answer session with the fans before ending the program.
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[Off set | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"I almost forgot the lyrics! I was so nervous!" exclaimed Hyun Joong as soon as he got into the dressing room.
"Well it's a good thing that you didn't then" I replied him while handing out bottles of water to each member.
"Kyo Wen, what's next on our schedule?"
I picked up my palm pilot and checked their schedule. I smiled as there wasn't anything else planned for the day.
"Nothing, you guys have a loose schedule this week as Kim Jung oppa wants you guys to practice more for the dance battle with Dong Bang Shin Ki next week"
Their face litted when I said they had a loose schedule for the week but feel again when I mentioned that they had to practice more for the dance battle with their seniors next week.
"And I thought we could have some time off for ourselves" grumbled Hyung Joon
I just smiled at Hyung Joon's desperateness to get some time off and returned to clearing up their stuff from the dressing room.
"Are you guys ready to leave?" I asked them as I scanned the room to make sure I did not leave anything behind.
"Sure, where are we going after this?" asked Hyun Joong while rubbing his tummy.
"I get it, we'll drop by some place to eat before we head over to the studio" I replied getting the hint.
"Yay!" cheered the five boys.
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[In the van | Kyo Wen's P.O.V]
"So, what do you guys want to eat?"
"Kimchi!" screamed Hyung Joon.
"No, I want ramen" protested Hyun Joong.
"No no no! I want fried chicken!" exclaimed Young Saeng.
"I'm on a diet" said Jung Min.
"Any thing is fine with me as far as we get something to eat" said Kyu Jong while pressing away on his PSP.
"No! I want my kimchi!" Hyung Joon threw a mini temper.
"I still want my ramen" protested Hyun Joong.
"I want..."
Before Young Saeng completed his sentence I interjected.
"Okay okay, we'll go get everything you guys want and bring it back to the studio and you'll eat there,okay?"
"Fine!" chorused the three bickering twenty year olds.
I shook my head and told the driver to stop by at this places. Seriously, how could 5 grown men act like kids.
"Kyu Jong ah, what do you want out of kimchi, ramen and fried chicken?"
"Chicken"
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[Studio | Kyo Wen P.O.V]
The four boys sat around the table and ate like a pack of hungry wolves while Jung Min sat in a corner and read.
"Jung Min ah, are you sure you don't want to eat?" I asked.
"Yeah, I'm on a diet" he replied without looking up from his book.
Giving in I walked over to the rest and sat down beside Kyu Jong.
"So, have you guys picked the song that you would use for the dance battle?" I asked pulling out my palm pilot.
"Nope" came Hyun Joong's short reply.
"Okay, then you can pick on out of the pile of CD's that's sitting in the corner over there" I pointed to a pile of CD's that Kim Jung oppa had picked out for them.
Nodding, the four of them resumed eating.
After lunch, they started to practice as soon as they picked out a song. The choreographer thought them step by step and they picked up the dance quite fast.
Then the worst happened. Hyung Joon accidentely knocked into Jung Min and sent him sprawling onto the floor.
"What did you do that for!" screamed Jung Min in anger.
"I'm sorry, it was an accident I lost my footing" apologised Hyung Joon
"You almost made me break my arm!" continued Jung Min.
"Come on Jung Min, it was an accident and Hyung Joon apologised" I extended my hand out to help Jung Min up but he refused to accept it.
"Jung Min ah, don't waste time. I'm planning to go home early today" chimed in Hyun Joong.
"Shut up! I'm not going to practice anymore! Not with someone so clumsy around!" and with that said he stormed right out of the studio.
"Jung Min! Wait...." I was about to go out after him when Kyu Jong held me back.
"He needs time to relax, he seems a little troubled this days"
"But, he threatened to quit!" I protested.
"Just let him go..." sighed Hyun Joong.
The four remaining members all sat in different corners of the studio. A gloomy look plastered on all their faces. I tried in vain to contact Jung Min but he won't pick up. Is this the end for the 5 member group??
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
I'm back.
Was talking to Mrs Puah on the phone just now.
About skool stuff and some other things.
After dat went to youtube to watch a Korean movie "Hansel and Gretel" its the korean version of Hansel and Gretel le.
The show is nice.
But dun watch it while eating.
Scraed lata u dun dare to eat.
The show ending very nice.
The centre part a little... erm...
Scary, disguating, and many more to describe.
Esp the part where the guy foundout dat he was actually eating human meat.
Dat part is super duper yuckies.
He was like staring on the meat in the fridge and remembered.
Though scary and disgusting, still must watch.
Very nice.
Btw, last Sunday was church 20th anniversary it's so fun.
The CHCC Band totally rock the house man!!!
And the anniversary gifts.
Very special.
Shall upload the pics soon.
After svc, went to the kallang leisure park which is near by.
Actually wanna celebrate my birthday there de.
Dat was when we planned la.
Evelyn came too.
So Johnson asked why she was here.
Then they say celebrating my birthday, then i think he not happy la.
After dat we went to Marina Spuare to celebrate.
Totally no mood for dat day lo.
So i listen to music.
Then their time to say me.
Help me celebrate i whole day luisten to music...
Yalo. Like dat lo.
Shall stop here for now.
♥GOOD NIGHT♥
Was talking to Mrs Puah on the phone just now.
About skool stuff and some other things.
After dat went to youtube to watch a Korean movie "Hansel and Gretel" its the korean version of Hansel and Gretel le.
The show is nice.
But dun watch it while eating.
Scraed lata u dun dare to eat.
The show ending very nice.
The centre part a little... erm...
Scary, disguating, and many more to describe.
Esp the part where the guy foundout dat he was actually eating human meat.
Dat part is super duper yuckies.
He was like staring on the meat in the fridge and remembered.
Though scary and disgusting, still must watch.
Very nice.
Btw, last Sunday was church 20th anniversary it's so fun.
The CHCC Band totally rock the house man!!!
And the anniversary gifts.
Very special.
Shall upload the pics soon.
After svc, went to the kallang leisure park which is near by.
Actually wanna celebrate my birthday there de.
Dat was when we planned la.
Evelyn came too.
So Johnson asked why she was here.
Then they say celebrating my birthday, then i think he not happy la.
After dat we went to Marina Spuare to celebrate.
Totally no mood for dat day lo.
So i listen to music.
Then their time to say me.
Help me celebrate i whole day luisten to music...
Yalo. Like dat lo.
Shall stop here for now.
♥GOOD NIGHT♥
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