Mission 102: THE AWAKENING OF A NEW ERA

Previously two years ago...

Number 015637!!!

Please head to the center of the stage to do your audition, said an audition judge. Song Taejoon raised his head when he heard his number being called from where he was seated in a chair in SLE (SoundLab Entertainment) auditions room where they have been held for the past week.

SLE, aka SoundLab Entertainment, is founded by CEO Sooyoung Song. SLE is a music agency that provides entertainment services for events and venues. The agency is based in South Korea and has operated for several years. SoundLab Entertainment represents a wide range of K-pop artists' acts, from solo performers to large ensembles, covering a variety of genres and more.

The agency aims to provide clients with the perfect musical entertainment for their event and ensure an unforgettable experience. SoundLab Entertainment strives to work closely with its clients to understand their needs and preferences, offering tailored packages to suit any budget that follows within the company's salary and your salary as an artist.

SLE (SoundLab Entertainment) is known for taking care of there artists and paying attention to the hottest trends that are going on in detail. They take pride in their ability to provide quality entertainment and professionalism. The agency also successfully organized and managed many other events, including weddings, corporate events, galas, conferences, and private parties. They have a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from small businesses to South Korean Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and high-profile individuals. The top artists affiliated with SLE are soloists Sehun Kim, Ethan Wang, and Mia Kwon; music sensation boy K-pop groups CK, aka Crimson Knights, female sensation K-pop group Femme Fatale; and many more.

Taejoon had been dreaming of this moment for the past couple of weeks when he saw an SLE commercial that will hold auditions for future K-pop artists for soloists and groups. Taejoon is a fan of Crimson Knights because he idolized them since they debuted three years ago for as long as he could remember and put SLE on the map. He dreamed of joining a K-pop group to inspire other people with the music he's written and the future potential music he wants to write while performing on stage in front of thousands of fans.

Number 015637, ready when you are to start your performance, said the audition judge. Taejoon got center stage, closed his eyes, imagined that he was in an empty studio, and pretended that there were thousands of fans cheering his name. Taejoon opened his eyes, looked straight up at the audition judges at their faces, and started to sing in his voice from Crimson Knights' famous song "Crimson Knights," which made the top charts that went platinum.

Verse 1: We're the Crimson Knights, here to take the crown. Watch us as we rise, never going down. We'll break all the rules and do what we love every day.

Pre-chorus: We're the beat that never stops. Our passion drives us to the top. We'll light up the night, shining bright, Taking on the world with all our might.

Chorus: Let's go, rise, Crimson Knights, we'll fly. Our sound echoes through the sky, Taking on the night, never going to die.

Verse 2: We'll take on the world with our endless dreams. Our voices will be heard like a raging stream. We'll never back down; stand tall and robust Let our music lead, moving us along

Pre-chorus: We're the beat that never stops. Our passion drives us to the top. We'll light up the night, shining bright, Taking on the world with all our might.

While Taejoon was singing and dancing to Crimson Knights, five other guys who were also waiting on their turn to do their auditions in front of the judges were singing that same song in their voices in harmony.

Chorus: Let's go, rise, Crimson Knights, we'll fly. Our sound echoes through the sky, Taking on the night, never going to die.

Bridge: Our hearts beat as one as we dance to the rhythm. Our love for music fuels us to the finish. We'll soar like eagles, high up in the sky, Taking on the world with our Crimson Knight pride.

Chorus: Let's go, rise, Crimson Knights, we'll fly. Our sound echoes through the sky, Taking on the night, never going to die.

Outro: We're the Crimson Knights, here to take the crown. Watch us as we rise, never going down.

Taejoon finished his performance after saying the last line of the Crimson Knights' song while striking the Crimson Knights' familiar pose. After he was finished, each of the audition judges clapped for his outstanding performance on the stage. While Taejoon was looking at each audition judge, who was in awe of his performance, he noticed a figure at the back of the audition room who wasn't clapping at all.

CEO Sooyoung Song's eyes were glued to the stage as he watched Song Taejoon's audition performance. The young man walked in confidently and performed one of the K-pop idols he signed three years ago, and he is currently working at SLE. He immediately captured the attention of everyone in the room, including five other individuals who were also singing along with him in harmony. As he was singing and dancing throughout the song, Sooyoung could feel his heart racing and hear thousands of fans cheering for his new future artist whom he would sign.

There was something about Song Taejoon's voice and the way he sang to him that appealed to him. It was raw, emotional, and powerful. Sooyoung could see the passion and the potential in him, and he knew that he was someone they needed to work with.

Taejoon got off the stage, sat back in his seat, and waited until the auditions were over until he saw his number again on the list once it was posted. As Song Taejoon finished his performance, Sooyoung watched him from a distance. While Taejoon was waiting, the audition judge announced on center stage. We want to thank everyone who has come out to participate in SLE auditions, said the audition judge. We will post the participant number who cut and provide more information about the details of SLE.

Taejoon got up from his seat, and other participants went outside the room and tried to find his audition number on the posted lists displayed for people to see. Many people passed the auditions excitedly, while others were disappointed they did not make it while leaving the building. Taejoon was just about to go to the list to find his number if he had passed the audition or not when suddenly, the audition judge called his number from a distance.

EXCUSE ME, Number 015637, Number 015642, Number 015657, Number 015662, Number 015677, and Number 015682, please see me back in the audition room, yelled the audition judge. Taejoon turned around when he heard the audition judge call his number and walk back to the same audition room where he had just performed his audition a couple of hours ago. Taejoon sat in his seat, and five other individuals whose numbers were also called out were sitting in the same row.

Hello participants, can you please introduce yourself and tell me where you are from, said the audition judge. Taejoon got up first from his seat and introduced himself first.

Hello, my name is Song Tae Joon, and I'm from Busan Province, said Taejoon. The following person who went has a distinguishing cut eyebrow on the left side of his face that looks like a bad-boy vibe and one dimple on the right. Hello, my name is Kim Jaehyun, and I am from Inch'on Province, said Jaehyun.

The following person who went was the tallest muscular figure because of his long legs and nice hardcore abs that are not displayed but can tell from the definition of his attire. Hello, my name is Choi Hyunwoo, and I am from Daegu Province, said Hyunwoo. The following person who went has a small birthmark under his right eye and the side of his face that distinguishes his lovely face when he is serious or smiling. Hello, my name is Lee Jihoon, and I am from Seoul Province, said Jihoon.

The following person has a distinguished, handsome face that makes him look like a model if he wants to take that route if he wants to quit the music industry if he wanted too. My name is Park Yeonjun, and I am from Jeju Island Province. The last person who had an American accent but could still understand the Korean language with lovely dimples on both of his cheeks. My name is Mark Yun, aka Lucky, from Los Angeles, California, USA, said Mark.

"That was incredible," he said, his voice filled with enthusiasm from the figure Taejoon noticed from the background while performing was walking in to greet them. "You all have amazing talent, and we would be honored to work with you all. My name is Sooyoung Song, and I am the CEO of SoundLab Entertainment. I want to sign you all, and make you six into a K-pop group, said CEO Sooyoung. Welcome to SoundLab Entertainment," said CEO Sooyoung.

Song Taejoon's face broke into a wide smile; Jaehyun and Hyunwoo hugged each other like they knew each other even though they had just met a few minutes ago; Yeonjun, Jihoon, and Mark were saying thank you so loudly that they wanted to take their cell phone out and called the person who they want to speak too. All the guys thanked Sooyoung and the rest of the SoundLab team audition judges for allowing them to showcase their talents. Each one of the guys felt like they were on cloud nine and that they had been dreaming of this moment for so long, and finally, his hard work and dedication had paid off.

Please show up tomorrow to read and sign the contract and conditions and get further details to be a fellow trainee here at SLE, said CEO Sooyoung. Sooyoung could feel the excitement running through his veins as he watched Jaehyun, Hyunwoo, Mark, Jihoon, Yeonjin, and Taejoon leave the audition room in excitement, telling him that they would be there tomorrow at 8 am. CEO Sooyoung knew that these six guys would be awakening a new era in the music industry with the proper guidance, with SoundLab Entertainment behind them, and that they would be confident that nothing could stop them from achieving their dreams.