A K-pop Idol 51.2

Alex realized he was in front of a large event hall, and there were many people entering the place, besides a lot of photographers taking pictures of everything. It was clear that a special event was about to happen there, and the feminized man had a bad feeling about it. He also felt mortified at the thought that he would have to leave the car in front of so many people dressed that way.

Because of this, he got very relieved when he realized that the driver didn't stop in front of the main entrance. Instead, he went to a side street where there was an alternative door. However, at the same time, Alex wondered why they would get in through that passageway.

"Well, Kim Hana" said the producer. "I think it's time to explain to you what's going on.”

Finally, Alex thought.

"Tonight” the man continued. “You girls are going to be presented as the new stars of our record label. As expected, many celebrities and journalists came to honor our new group, but I was told that the event tonight will more crowded than usual. There is lots of buzz in relation to the group of you girls. Apparently, a demo recording was leaked to the public. These things sometimes happen by accident… and other times we make it happen on purpose” the man smiled mischievously.

"Anyway, many people are convinced that there is a girl with a special talent in the group... They say she's a very amazing singer, and she may become one of the biggest stars in K-pop… Well, the girl about whom they are talking about is you, Kim Hana."

Alex became even more desperate to hear that, feeling an overwhelming pressure. That whole situation couldn't be real. As if the fact that he would have to pretend to be a girl for so long wasn’t enough, now there was a great expectation about him – or better, about Kim Hana, the Korean girl he had become. That wouldn't work... That was craziness.

"Sir" he said with a trembling voice. "I... I don't think I can do this. It's just..."

"Shhh... Calm down, Kim Hana. It's completely normal to feel nervous in a moment like this. I've seen it countless times. Don't worry, though, because you'll do great! I'm pretty convinced that you were born to be a star!”

That man hadn’t understood what Alex meant. And how could he? He had no idea that Kim Hana was actually a guy.

The feminized was still thinking of a way to escape when he was escorted out of the car and then taken to a small, elegant lounge, inside the building. It was a kind of anteroom of the main hall, and he could hear the buzz of the crowd that was on the other side of the door. In that small lounge, there were about twenty people, most of them putting the finishing touches on the makeup of four girls that the Alex knew well – they were his bandmates, after all.

He advanced with uncertain steps, hearing the clicks of his sky-high heels, and feeling his new long hair brushing against his bare shoulders and back. When he was close enough, the girls looked at him, puzzled.

"Hi!" said Song Yeon. “Have we met before?”

Oh, crap! Alex thought. Song Yeon wasn't recognizing him, and he knew by the expression of other girls that they also didn't know who he was. He thought it wasn't so surprising, considering how much he had changed during his stay in the hospital.

“Hey” he said, embarrassed. “I am…”

"Allow me to make the introductions" the producer interrupted him, smiling. "Ladies, please know the new Kim Hana!”

The four girls looked at each other, dumbfounded. That was too incredible to be true.

"Oh my gosh!” Choi Hyun exclaimed. "Alex? Is it really you?"

The truth is that not even the feminized man was sure about the answer to this question…