End of Year Music Festivals

Han Sofia POV,

Two days before Christmas,

"Sofia ssi, please help me pack these clothes into suitcases...", asked Youra who was among the pile of white shirts

"Ye oenni. Please wait a moment", I replied while helping Juyoung put the coat and coat on the mannequins lined up in the corner

We are currently very busy preparing for red carpet costumes and year-end music shows. Since this morning I never stopped moving, I always had something to do.

Every end of the year, 3 Korean television stations, SBS-KBS-MBC, always hold music festival events. And this year BTS is scheduled to appear and perform at all of these events. Of course this makes BTS have to work extra hard in order to put on an extraordinary show.

Since their return from Japan yesterday, they have been practicing right away until now. And of course not only them who are busy, the entire team related to their appearance and performances are busy too.

Like our department, for example, the entire team —the fashion, make-up, and hair stylist teams— are very busy preparing for BTS's performances at those events. Even my own team had to come home past midnight yesterday.

We have to prepare, fit and make a few changes to the clothes to suit the character of each member. Or if the clothes don't fit the members, we have to change the size to fit them. Fortunately, now all the costumes are ready and we just have to pack them up to wear during the event.

BTS planned wear a Valentino outfit to attend the SBS Gayo Daejun red carpet event on December 25, and also wear a luxury cardigan from Alanui when performing. They will present 4 songs pre-record and 2 songs live during the event.

And one of the songs that will be performed live is 'Idol' featuring 50 dancers. This of course made us very overwhelmed in preparing the costumes that the dancers would wear.

"What should I do, oenni?", I asked, approaching Bae Youra who was sitting on the floor among the piles of clothes

"Here, please help me check the size of the clothes with this list, if everything is done, please put these clothes in the suitcases", Youra said while giving me two sheets of paper containing the names of the dancers and the sizes of their clothes

"Arasso", I said while receiving the paper and took out a pen from my shirt pocket

Then Bae Youra left the room to take care of other things. I started to check the clothes one by one and put them in the 4 large suitcases that Youra had prepared beforehand.

"Juyoung~aah, is the cardigan ready? How about the clothes for pre-recorded tomorrow?", Kim Raim shouted from the corner of the room

"Ye, the cardigan is ready. Tomorrow's clothes are being dried by Haewon noona", replied Juyoung shouting back

Jeez! To be honest I had anticipated this beforehand, I know for sure we will be busy if our artist is going to perform. It's just that I didn't expect it to be this busy and noisy. It's true what Yoongi said, that working as a team stylist will be tiring, but believe it or not, I quite enjoyed it.

I refocused myself on my current job, I'm glad I did this check pretty quickly. I noticed that the pile of white shirts was getting smaller. And now I have packed two suitcases, only two more suitcases are not finished.

"Sofia~aah, is it finished?", Said Juyoung over to me

"Ye, oppa. Only a few clothes left", I replied looking at him

"Good. I'm very grateful you're here, Sofia. Can you imagine how messy we would be if you didn't join the team ...", said Juyoung smiling at me

"I can't do anything without guidance from all of you, oppa", I replied, smile as I put the last 2 clothes into the suitcase

"Done!", I said again, locking the suitcase

"Very good! Kajja", he said as he dragged two suitcases to the corner of the room where the mannequins were

"Juyoung~aah, the clothes for KBS just arrived!", Youra shouted from the entrance

"Thom Browne or Gucci?", He asked Youra who pushed a big trolley filled with boxes of clothes

"Thom Browne ...", replied Youra

"Just put it in the wardrobe, I'll check it later", said Juyoung while looking at his watch

"Arasso", said Youra

Then Youra brought the clothes into the wardrobe room. Meanwhile, Juyoung and I put the clothes that the members will wear into the laundry plastic cover to keep them clean and tidy when they are brought to the venue tomorrow.

"Everything is ready?", said Kim Raim over to us, carrying a large box of accessories

"Ye. Only clothes for tomorrow's pre-record are still behind", said Juyoung while looking at the back corner where Haewon is still holding a steam iron in her hand

"Arasso. It's already 10 pm, when you are finished, you can go home", she said

"Ye", we replied in unison

"I'll help Haewon to prepare clothes for tomorrow. Where's Youra?", Asked Raim again

"Youra is carrying Thom Browne suits for KBS to the wardrobe room, I'll check it after this", answered Juyoung

"Okay. After all finished, you shoud go home, surely your family has been waiting", said Raim with a friendly smile. "Anyway, tomorrow the whole team will go directly at the Gocheok Dome to prepare for the pre-record show. We meet at 3 pm, don't be late and don't forget to bring your identification, or you won't be allowed to enter," said Raim on us

Ye", we replied in unison

After Kim Raim left us, we continued to tidy up the remaining clothes.

"Sofia, doesn't your husband mind you coming home late at night like this?", He asked suddenly

"Huh? My husband? Umm no, I think he understands about my job", I said smiling nervously

"Jinjja? Do your husband work? Or is he still in college like you?", He asked again after hanging the last long coat to a hanger stand

"He's working", I replied softly

"Where?", He asked curiously

"Umm, he is an ordinary office worker. I think you didn't know the company where he works even if I mention it haha", I laughed awkwardly

"Maybe haha ​​...", said Juyoung, chuckling too

"Okay done! I'll check clothes for KBS and go home. My wife has sent messages many times asking when I'll be home", he said while scratching his head

"Do you need my help?", I asked

"Ani. You've worked hard today. You can go home first. See you tomorrow," said Juyoung

"Ye. Thank you for today ...", I said while bowing to him

I then took my bag and walked towards the elevator and down to the basement. While in the car, my cell phone rings. I raised my eyebrows when I saw Yoongi's name on the screen.

"Yeobosseyo", I replied

"You're going home?", He asked

"Huh? Ye, how do you know?", I asked while looking around the quiet parking lot looking for Yoongi's whereabouts

"I saw you walking out of the elevator earlier", he replied

"You saw me? Are you in the basement too?", I asked, still looking for his whereabouts

"Ani. I've been on the way to the dorm. I'm so tired ...", he said while yawning

"Oh, take a rest then. I'll hang up", I said while wearing my seat belt

"Ne. Be careful, see you tomorrow, Sobi", he said then hung up the phone

I turned off my cellphone and started the car engine. Then drive home to UN Village.

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The next day, Gocheok Dome,

I walked hurriedly to the artist waiting room at Gocheok Dome, it's my first time seeing the artist waiting room at an event like this. These rooms are blue cubicles, 4x5 meters sized, that line the lower ground of the Gocheok Dome. Each door of the cubicle is attached with the names of the artists who will perform in the event.

"ICON ... NCT ... Monsta X ... EXO ...", I muttered as I passed the cubicles of the artists' waiting room

Some cubicles look crowded because they also got a pre-record schedule for tonight, but there are also cubicles that are empty.

"Got 7 ... ah! That's it, BTS ...", I said as I walked faster toward the cubicle with the BTS name on it

"Annyeong", I greeted when I entered the waiting room

I saw that several make-up artists and hair stylists had arrived and were preparing their equipment. But I haven't seen any members yet.

"Annyeong .. sofia ssi, I'm glad you found the place ...", Youra said

"Ye. Am I late? Where are the others?", I asked, helping Youra hang the costumes that BTS will wear

"Juyoung and Haewon oenni are already in the parking lot. Meanwhile, Raim oenni is discussing something with the other team coordinators near the stage," Youra replied as she took out the accessories box and put it on a table

"This is your first show, right? You will definitely learn a lot from today and the next few days," she said again with a friendly smile

"Ye. I'm very excited right now. What should I do?", I replied

"The members will have their make-up and hair done first, then they will change their clothes. They will do a rehearsal on stage before starting the pre-record. We have to standby and make sure their clothes, accessories, hair and make-up still good ", she explained to me

"Arasso", I replied nodding my head

Then Kim Raim, Kang Yeri and other stylists came. We did a briefing on the members' outfits for tonight. Not long after, the members came one by one, they didn't forget to greet the stylists and the production team.

Currently Jin, Jhope and Jimin are getting their make-up done, while Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook are getting their hair done. Me and the fashion team are preparing costumes and accessories for them to wear.

After the make-up and hair were done, they started changing clothes in the portable changing rooms. Then we check them up and added some accessories. They look relaxed while occasionally discussing the choreography they will perform.

When it was finally time for BTS to go on stage, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief and feel more relaxed. Even though I met Yoongi, we didn't say a word to each other.

We just acted like we didn't know each other. Even though the other members were very friendly, I even had time to chat and joke with the other members while helping them get dressed.

"Come on standby, they are rehearsing at this time", said Kang Yeri

Then we all got ready beside the stage to wait for them, complete with hand fans, facial tissue, drinking water to make-up utensils, combs and hair drayer.

I watched them perform their 4 medley songs (No More Dream, Boy In Love, Dope and Fire). They are so amazing, I can't stop being amazed even I have to stop myself from shouting fanchants while they are on stage.

I've been to their concerts before, but seeing them perform so close makes me very excited and happy. Even the other stylists also moved their bodies during the show.

After finishing the rehearsal, they immediately check their performance through the screen and discuss what is lacking or what should be improved in the performance.

Meanwhile we stood around them, wiping the sweat from their faces, fanning them, tidying their clothes, make-up and even their hair.

"Sofia ssi, please give it to Suga, he asked for water", said Raim giving me a bottle of water while pointing to Yoongi who was greeting the band and the production team in front of the stage

"Ye", I walked quickly over to him

He was seen chatting with several people, his face was filled with smiles, he looked like he was in a good mood right now.

"Suga ssi, this is your water", I said giving the bottle of water I brought with me while occasionally bowing and greeting the people around him

"It's been a long time since we met, haha ​​you should have been there", said Yoongi laughing, having a fun chat with one of the production staff while pointing at the stage

I took out a some tissues from my sling bag and wiped the sweat dripping from his temples.

Yoongi looked shocked and tried to avoid my touch, but he quickly controlled himself and laughed awkwardly as he said goodbye to his friend.

"What are you doing?", Whispered Yoongi looking at me as he walked towards the monitor screen where the members were

"I'm doing my job", I replied, holding out a few pieces of tissue to his cheek

"Isn't it a make-up artist' job?", He said again, taking a tissue from my hand and wiping his own sweat

"Ani, it's mine too", I replied walking quickly beside him

He sipped the water in his hand when he arrived in front of the monitor screen. I saw that he was sweating a lot, so I started fanning him while watching what the other stylists were doing.

Everyone is busy tidying the hair, make-up and clothes of the members. Some stylist even wiped and fanned the backs of the members' necks. Should I do it too ?, I thought. I saw the sweat still pouring down Yoongi's face and neck.

"Sorry, I have to do this", I muttered as I started wiping Yoongi's face up to his neck

I feel my throat dry. I try to swallow my saliva, and why is my heart beating so hard? I can smell musk and vanilla from his neck. I stood on tiptoe so that I could wipe the sweat off his forehead, and at that moment, Yoongi stared at me as if he had drilled deep into me.

Memories of our first kiss on the altar immediately flashed through my head. I tried to take my eyes away from his eyes, but my gaze fell on his lips instead, and it made me swallow hard.

A grin appeared on his lips, which made me unconsciously hold my breath.

"What are you thinking, Sobi?", He whispered softly so only I could hear it

I move back and swallow hard. Trying to take my eyes away from his gaze. Then a hair stylist came up to us and started tidying Yoongi's hair. I turned my back to Yoongi and started fanning V who was standing near me.

"Sofia ssi, are you sick? Your face is very red ...", said V, tilting his face to look at me intently

"Huh? Ani, I'm okay ... just hot," I replied smiling awkwardly

"Then, I should be fanning you", said V took the fan from my hand and started fanning me with a big smile on his face

I was surprised by what he just did and tried to take the fan back.

"We'll start the pre-record in 15 minutes," said the Director

I'm still trying to grab the fan from V's hand and it ends up making us tug at each other. We giggled while we did it.

"Taehyung~aah, be serious! We'll start in a minute!", Yoongi's sharp voice sounded like a chisel that made us immediately fell silent

"Mianhae hyung. Here's your fan, Sofia", he said as he gave my fan back and smiling then left me

I glanced at Yoongi who was still behind me, his face looking irritated. I chose to leave and return to the side of the stage. But until the pre-record was finished, Yoongi's face still looked the same, as if he was annoyed by something.

After the pre-record event was over, it was nearly midnight. The members immediately returned to the dorm to rest and prepare for tomorrow live performance.

Meanwhile, my team and I were busy tidying up the clothes and accessories that the members had worn, packing them and sending them back to the office to be washed, dried and then stored.

"Thank you for your hard work today", said the staff to the other staff

We thanked each other and bowed to each other. Then we went home to rest and prepare for tomorrow's event.

And we did all this process over and over again until the MBC year-end event on December 31 ended. This is the first time I spend my New Years Eve working, but I have had a very extraordinary experience during this week.

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Stay safe and stay gold

Borahae 💜💜💜