Equinox Studio, Early Afternoon
The sun filtered through blackout curtains, streaking gold across the polished floors of Equinox's private studio. The space smelled faintly of incense and synth oil, a mix of ritual and tech. SOL—Yul—sat cross-legged at the mixing console, fingers hovering over the keys, eyes narrowed in concentration.
"Alright, I want this one bubbly," Yul said, voice light but precise. "Catchy, bright, but… there's an edge. Something that sticks in the head, like sugar coating with a twist."
Dara, perched on a stool with a tablet in hand, grinned. "Sugar with bite? I like it already."
Juno leaned over the piano, tapping lightly. "Tempo has to pop. I'm thinking percussion on the off-beat, something playful, not aggressive."
Rien scrawled notes rapidly. "Lyrics can lean into flirty, teasing, but nothing heavy—think of them smiling while listening, but there's still tension underneath."
Nox bounced slightly in their chair. "We can have harmonies like soda bubbles… rising and sparkling…"
SOL smiled faintly at that. "Exactly. That's the feeling we want. Pop, fizz, sparkle… but with bite."
Songwriting in Motion
Yul started singing a few lines softly, adjusting the melody as he went:
"뜨거운 햇살 속에 (In the blazing sunlight)네 미소가 날 부르네 (Your smile calls to me)톡 쏘는 기분에 취해 (Intoxicated by the sparkling feeling)한 번만 더, oh, come with me"
The members joined in, building harmonies layer by layer. Juno added rhythmic claps to mimic bubbles popping; Dara suggested a bass line that bounced like effervescence; Rien wrote playful ad-libs to punctuate every chorus.
SOL leaned back for a second, eyes scanning the group. "It's bright, but there's tension. It teases, like… like someone walking the line between want and restraint. That's what makes it addictive."
By late afternoon, they had a demo track laid down, each member's personality shining through: SOL's silky lead, Dara's teasing rap, Juno's rhythmic intricacies, Rien's melodic lines, and Nox's chaotic but charming energy.
Choreography Ideas
Later, the group stood on the studio floor, sketching out movement.
"Step-touch here," Juno said, demonstrating a light bounce, "but add a twist of the wrist, like you're shaking a soda can."
"Hands up!" Dara chimed. "Reach, pop, fizz! Energy has to explode and sparkle—every accent hits like carbonation!"
Rien experimented with spins, jumps, and playful formation shifts. Nox added unpredictable flair—rolling, twirling, small hops that mimicked bubbles bursting unexpectedly.
SOL watched silently, occasionally joining in, his golden eyes catching the light with each step. "It's perfect. Fresh, addictive. Fans are going to want to replay this a hundred times."
Evening Wrap-Up
By nightfall, the track was polished enough for a mini listening session. The group reclined on the studio couch, laughter bubbling like the song itself.
"You can almost taste it," Nox said, holding up their soda can.
SOL smiled, lips tugging upward. "And tomorrow, we make it live. Lights, cameras, sparkle."
Even in that moment, the studio hummed with energy, every corner vibrating with the promise of something catchy, infectious… unforgettable.
Equinox Concert Hall, 8:00 PM
The arena lights dimmed, leaving the crowd in expectant darkness. The air buzzed with electricity, fans holding glowing sticks in waves of gold and silver. On the giant LED screen behind the stage, bubbles floated upward in slow motion, glinting in the spotlight.
SOL—Yul—stood center stage, casual yet magnetic, eyes scanning the crowd. The faintest smirk curved his lips.
Dara, Juno, Rien, and Nox fanned out around him, each poised perfectly in formation, every inch of the floor alive with energy.
The beat dropped suddenly—a fizzy, bouncy synthline that made the audience gasp and cheer.
"뜨거운 햇살 속에 (In the blazing sunlight)"SOL's voice cut clear and sweet, floating above the beat. Fans screamed, waving their lightsticks.
"네 미소가 날 부르네 (Your smile calls to me)"Dara hopped forward, playful hand gestures punctuating each word, teasing the audience with rhythmic claps.
Juno led the choreography: a coordinated series of step-touches and wrist twists, precise but light, giving the illusion of effortless movement.
Rien and Nox wove in acrobatic spins and hops, small bursts that mimicked the pop of soda bubbles. The LED screen mirrored the movements—bubbles erupting at each accent.
"톡 쏘는 기분에 취해 (Intoxicated by the sparkling feeling)"SOL spun lightly, microphone close, the movement fluid and magnetic. The crowd leaned forward, mesmerized.
"한 번만 더, oh, come with me"The members formed a cascading line, bouncing in perfect unison. Every clap, spin, and leap landed like choreography designed to hypnotize.
Halfway Through – Solo Spotlight
SOL stepped into a single, golden spotlight.
"하늘을 달려 (Run across the sky)너와 나, touch the light"
His voice was astonishing, every note perfectly balanced, warm yet piercing. Monarch, watching from the broadcast feed, froze. Even Jiwon's lips parted slightly. The sound wasn't just music—it was presence.
Dara jumped into a rap line, bouncing with the beat:"Bubble up, never stop,손을 잡고 go non-stop"Fans screamed, chanting along.
Juno added an intricate tap-step sequence, sliding across the stage while twirling ribbons of light that reflected off the bubbles. Nox added a sudden hop-spin, the unexpected flair drawing gasps and cheers.
Climactic Chorus – Full Group Energy
All five members converged center stage.
"Pop it, fizz it, let it fly,오늘 밤은 끝까지 high! (Tonight, we go all the way high!)웃음과 별빛, 우리와 함께 (Laughter and starlight, together with us)다시 replay, 다시 play (Replay again, play again!)"
The choreography exploded: synchronized jumps, spins, hand-offs, and playful formations. LED screens flared with vibrant bubbles bursting and glittering starlight.
Even Monarch, sitting together in their private viewing room, were leaning forward. Zayn whispered, "They… they're untouchable tonight."Kai's grin was wide, impressed: "We've got work to do."Min's eyes gleamed. "I feel… inspired. That's incredible."EO was cheering loudly, copying some of the moves from the couch.
Finale – Glittering Burst
The stage lights exploded in rainbow arrays. SOL and the group struck a final pose, hands high, smiles perfect, eyes sparkling like liquid gold.
The fans roared, waving lightsticks in a synchronized wave. The bubbles on the screen floated and burst in unison with the last beat, leaving a glittering cascade across the stage.
Even as the lights faded, the audience chanted the chorus over and over. Replays of the performance would flood social media instantly.
SOL exhaled softly, brushing a lock of hair from his forehead. "We did it," he murmured, almost to himself.
Backstage, Dara laughed breathlessly. "I think half the arena is in love with us now."Juno smirked. "And the other half is going to try to beat our moves in their rooms."Rien nodded, checking the screens. "It's already trending worldwide."Nox bounced. "Can we do it again tomorrow?"
And somewhere in a high-rise, Monarch watched, energized, hearts racing—not with jealousy, but with inspiration. The fire of Yul's performance had lit a spark in them too.
Jiwon leaned back, quietly smiling. "Let's see how high we can go," he murmured.