Mellrose

The day starts before sunrise, with the younger girls rushing through breakfast before heading to Hanlim Arts School, their uniforms slightly rumpled from a quick morning stretch. Between classes, they sneak in vocal warm-ups, humming quietly in hallways, while the older members are already at the studio, going over choreography for the next dance routine. By mid-morning, the whole group gathers for a photo shoot—cameras flashing, stylists adjusting every strand of hair and fold of clothing. Between poses, they squeeze in quick vocal exercises, trying to keep their voices fresh despite the nonstop movement. Lunch is brief and often eaten on the go, while interviews and promotional calls pile up. Media training sessions test their poise and public speaking, reminding them how to smile perfectly under pressure. The afternoon blurs into back-to-back rehearsals, recording snippets for social media, and more photo shoots with different concepts, each one leaving them exhausted but exhilarated. Evening comes with another dance session, sweat dripping and laughter mixing with focused corrections, before the youngest members return to schoolwork or homework sent by teachers to keep up with their studies. By the time they finally collapse into the dorm, the day’s energy still hums in their veins, phones buzzing with messages from fans, and the faint glow of stage lights still lingering in their minds. Every moment is full, chaotic, and beautiful—the kind of day that makes them grow closer as a team while reminding them why they dream of debuting.