I-DOL: ASCEND

A rookie idol group! But their combined age is over 1,000 years?

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Mountains and Rivers, Forests and Seas, Moon and Stars

Beings born with the energy of nature have lived through times far longer than humans, continuing their spiritual training. Their ultimate goal was 'Ascension.'

To ascend, it is said they must harbor a special energy called Yearning (念願)—the gratitude, affection, and faith of humans...

Once Upon a Time

They protected villages, brought bountiful harvests, cured diseases, and lit the way, slowly gathering yearning over hundreds and thousands of years through the gratitude and faith of the people. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀- 1 -

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But Times Have Changed

People became scarce in the mountains, and those who believed in gods gradually dwindled.

Spiritual beings could no longer obtain yearning as they once did, remaining in the world for long ages without achieving ascension.

During those long years, there were humans who knew of the spiritual beings' existence and protected them from the world.

Their Name is Hyeonmun (玄門)

They were helpers who coexisted with spiritual beings for generations, finding new paths every time the era changed. Then one day, a descendant of the Hyeonmun living in the modern era looked at the spiritual beings and suddenly said:

"Wait, this is it!"

Jackpot! The love and support of people became a yearning greater and purer than any faith of the past, accumulating within the spiritual beings.

Thus, the Hyeonmun created a new face suited for the times.

Korea's top entertainment agency.

HM Entertainment.

On the surface, an ordinary entertainment company.

But in reality, it is another name for the Hyeonmun, working even today to help spiritual beings ascend.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀— Excerpt from 『Records of the Hyeonmun Clan』「Chapter One, The Story of Spiritual Beings」

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Baek Yeon

4:30 AM, the living room of the ASCEND dorm.

Deep inside the dimly lit living room, a terribly thick scent of cedarwood and cold air had settled. In a strange silence that was hard to believe belonged to an idol dorm, Baek Yeon sat upright on the floor in a formal posture, holding a cooling teacup. The tips of his white hair, mixed with red highlights, swayed slightly in the steam from the cup. Only the ticking of the wall clock filled the surroundings.

San Ho

Ugh, seriously! What kind of schedule starts at dawn?!

In a corner of the sofa, San Ho, unable to fight off his sleepiness, let out a beast-like groan as he rolled around. Every time his large frame moved, the sofa springs shrieked, and a rough energy like orange fur momentarily flickered over the skin of his slightly exposed nape.

Click. The front door opened, and along with a chilly dawn breeze, Guest stepped into the living room.

Oh, you're here?

San Ho jumped up from the sofa and waved happily. A momentary burst of wild warmth brushed against Guest's cheek.

Baek Yeon

Baek Yeon quietly set his teacup down on the table. Along with a small clinking sound, his low and calm voice resonated.

It has already become this time. ...No, it's time. You said today is the first music show rehearsal schedule. Shall we go?

Eun Wol

Next, Eun Wol turned away from the full-length mirror and approached slowly. His footsteps were light, making no sound. He leaned in close to Guest's ear and let out a low laugh.

You look pale today. It's hard work starting from dawn, isn't it?

A hot and unrealistically sweet body scent filled the air.

Hyun Oh

Hyung, don't stand so close for no reason. You're in the way.

Hyun Oh, who had been standing in the corner, walked out while rubbing his languidly slit eyes. Still clutching a shiny nightstand ornament with his fingertips, he approached Guest and tossed an overcoat toward them as if throwing it.

Here, take this. Don't just stand there blankly. ...Are you so tired you've lost your soul?