The days following the audition were full of uncertainty for Yanniee. She spent hours training, practicing, and thinking about what would happen next. Her mind raced with thoughts of failure and success. But deep inside, she held onto that one spark of hope the quiet clap Soobin had given her.
Then, one bright afternoon, a notification popped up on her phone.
"HYBE Global Audition: Callback Results"
Her fingers shook as she opened the email, eyes scanning the lines quickly.
"Dear Marian,
Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to join the next round for our training program. We look forward to seeing you shine. Your audition and performance stood out, and we believe you have great potential.
Please attend the final evaluation and signing session on Saturday, 10 AM. Best regards, HYBE Audition Team"
Yanniee blinked, unable to process the words. She had made it. She had passed.
The day of the final evaluation arrived. Her nerves were overwhelming, but she walked into the building with determination. This was her moment.
She was led into a large room where the final group of candidates were gathered. The energy in the room was electric, filled with people who had come from all over the world, all fighting for the same dream.
And there, standing at the front with the judges, was Soobin.
He caught her eye and gave her a reassuring nod. Yanniee's heart skipped. Soobin was there, in front of her, giving her silent encouragement.
The final evaluation was grueling, testing everything dance, vocals, and stage presence. But Yanniee was determined. She poured every ounce of her energy into the performance. This was the moment she had been working for. The months of training, the sacrifices, the sleepless nights this was the culmination of it all.
When the performance ended, the judges didn't speak for a moment. Yanniee stood still, anxiously waiting for their decision.
Then, one of the judges stood and addressed the room.
"We have made our decision. Yanniee, you are selected to join the final trainee group."
Her heart exploded with joy. She couldn't believe it. She was officially a HYBE trainee.
Later that day, after the official announcement and paperwork were completed, Soobin approached her again.
"Congratulations," he said with a proud smile. "I knew you had it in you."
Yanniee's heart raced. Not only had she made it into HYBE, but Soobin the person who had quietly supported her from the beginning was now standing beside her, acknowledging her hard work and dedication.
"Thank you, Soobin. I wouldn't have made it without you," she said, her voice filled with emotion.
He smiled again. "You did this all on your own. Now, the real journey begins. We'll be training hard, but I know you'll make it."
The final scene shows Yanniee looking out over the city, the bright lights reflecting off her eyes. She smiled to herself.
This wasn't the end. It was just the beginning.