Fates Melody(Taekook) Chapter 1: Before the spotlight

Years before they stood on stage as idols, they were just trainees, lost in the overwhelming world of the entertainment industry. Some had dreams of fame, others had ambitions beyond the spotlight, but none of them could have predicted how deeply their fates would intertwine.

Five years ago- The Trainee Days

Inside a dimly lit practice room at Eclipse Entertainment, a younger Kim Taehyung (Tae) sat against the mirrored wall, catching his breath after an intense vocal session. His body ached, but he grinned as he nudged Park Jimin beside him.

Taehyung

If we keep this up, we’ll be legends someday.

Jimin laughed, leaning his head back against the mirror.

Jimin

I just want to debut already. We’ve been at this for years.

Across from them, Min Yoongi(Suga), their brooding yet sharp-tongued senior trainee, tuned his guitar absentmindedly.

Suga

You two sound like you’re starring in some underdog drama.

He muttered, but there was a ghost of a smile on his lips.

Suga

Keep working, and maybe you’ll actually make it.

The door swung open, and Jung Hoseok (Hobi), their energetic leader-in-training, popped his head in.

J-hope

Alright, slackers, enough sitting around. Dance practice in five minutes!

Meanwhile, at Stratos Entertainment, a different kind of competition raged on.

Jeon Jungkook, the prodigy trainee, stood in the center of a packed training room, perfecting his footwork with laser focus. Every move was crisp, calculated. His drive to be the best set him apart, but it also made him distant.

Kim Namjoon

You’re going to burn yourself out, kook

came a deep voice from behind him. Kim Namjoon (Joon), his mentor and fellow trainee, watched him with concern.

Kim Namjoon

You’re already ahead of most of us.

Jungkook shook his head, breathing heavily.

Kook

Not enough. Not yet.

A chuckle broke through the tension as Kim Seokjin (Jin) walked over, tossing an arm around Namjoon’s shoulders.

Jin

Let him be. He’s young. Full of energy. Give him a few years, and he’ll be just as exhausted as the rest of us

Jungkook rolled his eyes but didn’t argue. Across the room, Jackson Wang snickered.

Jackson

You guys act like you’re in a survival show. Chill out

The competition was tough, but their bonds were growing stronger by the day. None of them knew just how much they would need each other in the years to come.

Present Day – The Rumors Begin

The streets of Seoul were alive with neon lights and the distant hum of traffic. Inside one of the many high-rise buildings that housed Korea’s biggest entertainment companies, two groups stood on the brink of change, unaware of the collision fate had in store for them.

Eclipse Entertainment’s dance studio was alive with the sound of music as Eclipse members rehearsed late into the night. Taehyung, now a fully-fledged idol, stood in front of the mirror, sweat glistening on his skin as he ran through the same routine for what felt like the hundredth time.

Again came the firm voice of Hobi, Eclipse's leader, hands on his hips.

J-hope

We need it to be flawless.

Taehyung exhaled sharply but nodded, stepping back into position beside Suga, their lead rapper and producer, who was stretching lazily. Jimin, their lead vocalist and main dancer, clapped Taehyung’s shoulder.

Park Jimin

Come on, Tae, let’s get it right this time.

Across the city, inside Stratos Entertainment, a similar scene played out. Stratos, another powerhouse in the industry, was in the middle of their own grueling practice session. Kook, the group’s golden performer, moved with precision, his expression unreadable as the music pulsed through the studio.

Kim Namjoon

Don’t push yourself too hard, kook.

Joon, Stratos’s leader, warned, watching as Jungkook landed a sharp move and then immediately reset for another go.

Jeon Jungkook

I’m fine

Jungkook said shortly. His intense drive for perfection had always set him apart, but tonight, something felt different—something restless.

Jin, their seasoned vocalist, exchanged a glance with Jackson, Stratos’s charismatic rapper, who shrugged.

Kim Seokjin

Let him work it out.

Meanwhile, at a nearby café, industry insiders were already whispering about what was coming next. Lisa, a solo artist and one of the industry’s biggest stars, leaned across the table toward Cha Eunwoo, a well-known idol-turned-actor.

Lisa

Have you heard the rumors?

she asked, sipping her iced coffee.

Eunwoo arched a brow.

Cha Eun-woo

What rumors?

Lisa smirked.

Lisa

A huge collaboration is in the works. Two of the biggest groups in the industry—Eclipse and Stratos.

Eunwoo leaned back, intrigued.

Cha Eun-woo

That’s… unexpected.

Lisa

Lisa nodded. “More like explosive.”

Back at their respective studios, neither Tae nor Kook had any idea what was coming. They were too focused on their own battles—until fate decided to throw them into each other’s orbit once more.

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