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Building
*The sky is radiant in Seoul today*
Kitchen/Living-room/Bedrooms
*Let's meet the new superman!*
[Hourglass]
/10:56 AM/
*It's late in the morning and everyone is still sleeping*
Living-room
There is some bustling in the corridor.
*It seems like someone is awake.* [zoom] A shitzu appears, walking around the apartment to sniff the different tents hiding the cameramen. *Oh, it's the owner's pet. So cute* (amazement) *Hello.*
Bedroom
*There's only one person asleep in this bed*
The tall body rolls around to lie of their front, spreading his arms to the other side of the bed. His arms land on an empty spot making them lift their head. *awake* Looking around and trying to chase away the last remnants of slumber, he sit on the bed's edge while rubbing their eyes. The person stands up and walks around, scratching his bare stomach. *The new dad seems very fit* He puts on a shirt and walks out to the bathroom.
Living-room
[Tilt-pan] The man walks in the living-room. [slow-motion] *Who's the new dad?* [slow-motion / zoom on their face] *It's charismatic idol, Jung Ho Seok!* (amazement) [pictures/videos of him performing with the other members in concerts and shows] *He made his debut as one of the rappers and the main dancer in the worldwide known K-Pop group BTS in 2013 under the nickname of J-Hope. [videos of him in interviews and taken by the members or himself] His energetic and bubbly personality is one of his numerous charms. He's always seen as extra.[videos of him dancing in studios] Since his debut, he got highly praised for his high skills in dance and still does. (amazement) He opened his own dance Academy in 2022 located in Seoul and Gwangju, his native town.*
Ho Seok – Hello. I'm singer Jung Ho Seok. I'm here to greet you all as the father of my first child Jung Rae Yeon.
Director – Could you introduce yourself as J-Hope?
Ho Seok – So suddenly? You're making me flush... I'm your hope, I'm you're angel! I'm J-Hope! (laughs)
Ho Seok's smile dies instantly after that,abashed, looking at the staff.
Sleep lines can be seen on one side of his face. *signs of deep sleep* Ho Seok walks to one of the cameramen as the dog follows him, running and jumping around.
'Has she already left?' He asks him, bending a little.
'Yes. About two hours ago.' Answers the cameraman.
[Flashback two hours ago] Y/N wakes up earlier than her husband. She gets ready then goes in the kitchen to make sure she didn't forget anything regarding the food she prepared for her family. She also thinks of filling the dog's bowl with its food and water. She is then seen walking to a camera settled in one of the kitchen's corner and greets the viewers. [End of flashback]
Y/N- Hello. I'm Jung Ho Seok's wife and Rae Yeon's mother, Y/N. It's nice to meet you all.
Ho Seok stands up, rubbing his eyes. He picks his dog and goes to lie down on the couch. He strokes him before it leaves him to drink water in its bowl. He stretches his body, still tired.
Child Bedroom
In the dark, someone wiggles their way out of the warm blankets and stands up by the bed, still dazed. (amazement) Slowly, they open the door and walk outside.
Living-room
Ho Seok is still lying on the couch, his face buried in the crook of his elbow. *Did he fall asleep again?*(laughs) When small steps are heard, he immediately opens his eyes and turns his head.
'Rae Yeon-ah, come here.' He says in a groggy voice, opening his arms.
[zoom on Rae Yeon's face] *Beautiful Rae Yeon just woke up* The little girl walks to her father with a big smile on her face, her arm tightly holding her soft toy.
Rae Yeon – Hello, I'm five year-old Jung Rae Yeon.(amazement)
[Couple pictures] *Jung Hoseok dated Y/N his for two and half years and got married in 2023. Rae Yeon was conceived a year later. [Picture of baby Rae Yeon] *She looks a lot like her mother* *She is the daughter of a happy family* [footage of 3-year-old Rae Yeon dancing] *She takes after his father* *She is as playful and energetic*
Y/N – Her name wasn't even that hard to think of. When I was pregnant of her, she was very vigorous and not a day passed by without her kicking inside of me. I kept saying that she got her vitality from Ho Seok and I then I thought about how much people refer to him being as lively as the sun. That's how we came up with her name; its pronunciation reminds me of the french word for ray. It made pretty much sense as she keeps illuminating our lives since the day she was born. (amazement)
Living-room
'Did you sleep well?' asks Ho Seok as he straightens his daughter's hair with his fingers. Rae Yeon nods while yawning. She leans in and kisses his father on the mouth. *They are very expressive in showing their love for each other* (amazement) Ho Seok puts his arm around her shoulders to press her face against him and rubs her back. 'Can you bring dad's phone? It's in my room' She nods and walks away, noticing on her way a moving remote camera placed next to the T.V.
'What is it? Camera?' She asks, looking puzzled at the device.
'It follows you if you move around.' Says Ho Seok, looking at her from the couch. She shifts her body to the right and left and laughs when she sees the camera following her movements then leaves in her parents' bedroom.
She appears again and walks back to her dad with his phone in her hand.
'Thank you.' Ho Seok, unlocks and thumbs quickly on it while Rae Yeon walks back to take a closer look at the camera. Then she picks the T.V remote to watch cartoons.
Ho Seok suddenly stands up and walks to the open kitchen, fetching some plastic boxes and plates from the fridge. He puts his phone on the counter, taking a glance once in while as he starts preparing breakfast. *He reads something diligently*
Kitchen
[zoom on Ho Seok's phone] He is reading a text message. *His wife must have written him instructions for today*
'Rae Yeon-ah!'
'Yes?'
He holds a glass in the air for her to come to take. She walks to him, eyes still glued to the T.V.
'Yah, aren't you exaggerating? T.V isn't going to fly away.' She smiles cutely and takes her fruit juice from him.
He puts the food that Y/N prepared earlier to heat in the microwave. Once everything is ready, he sets the table and calls for Rae Yeon to come and eat.
'It's good.' comments the girl, her mouth full.
'Your mother's cooking skills are no joke.' adds Ho Seok, moving his chopsticks vividly to taste everything. (laughs) Rae Yeon starts moving her hand in the air and wiggling her body on her chair. *She dances to express her happiness* Ho Seok mimics her while making funny faces making them both laugh.
Living-room
/11:42 AM/
After they have finished eating and Ho Seok has washed the dishes, they settle in the living-room – Ho Seok is sat on the floor against the couch on his phone and Rae Yeon is standing beside him, hugging her soft toy and staring at the T.V now playing music videos.
Ho Seok notices from the corner of his eyes as she starts moving her body to the girls dancing in the screen and smiles to himself.
'That's it, you've got to digest.'(laughs)
*Rae Yeon dances to help her digestion* [Rae Yeon's dance and Dancers'] *It's quite similar* *She gets into the groove* (laughs) *Agile leg motions* She does her best to move like the persons on the screen. *Rae Yeon's bottom wave* Ho Seok bursts out laughing while clapping. *Ho Seok finds his daughter's dance hilarious* (laughs)
'Rae Yeon-ah.' Calls Ho Seok making Rae Yeon to look at him.
'Is it true, that you have your lesson today?'
'What day are we?
'What?'
'What day are we?'
'Wednesday.'
'Yes. My classes are Wednesdays.'
*Does she take dance lessons because it's your passion?*
Ho Seok – No, not at all. She made the request herself after I took her with me one day at my dance Academy. Nowadays, she's very fond of watching MV's and learning dances. Surprisingly, she doesn't recognize me in BTS ones. I suspect the haircuts. (laughs) When she expressed the will to follow dance lessons she had a very precise idea of it, she wanted it to be ballet lessons. Still, I'm very glad that she loves dancing and chose that way to express herself. I will support her whatever she does though, regardless of her choices.
Ho Seok's Car
/02:01 PM/
'Let's go!' shouts Ho Seok as the car's engine turns on.
'Dad! Do you know the way?' asks Rae Yeon, buckled in the backseat.
'No, but our friend, the GPS, will tell us the right way. At least, I hope.' (laughs) Answers Ho Seok, his eyes looking back and forth between the road and the little screen on his bottom right. *It's Ho Seok's first time, bringing Rae Yeon to her ballet lessons* 'We're almost there!' He exclaims, relieved.
'I don't recognize the surroundings.' comments Rae Yeon looking outside.
'I typed the address correctly. What are you saying?' (laughs)
'It's a joke.' She smiles. *Rae Yeon likes to tease her father*
Ho Seok's parks his car and they get out of it.
'You took your bag?'
'Yes.'
'Let's go,then.'
In front of the changing rooms
'No!' Shouts suddenly Rae Yeon, yanking on her dad's hand.
'What is it?'
'You can't go in. You're a man.'
'Wha- You'll be able to change yourself?'
'Yes, wait here.'
'Are you sure?'
She nods and walks away to the ladies room. Ho Seok sits on the bench placed next to the rooms, looking around him to take in his surroundings. She reappears a few minutes later in her white dance outfit. *She looks adorable. She transformed into a white swan.* Ho Seok's eyes illuminates as soon as he sees her and stands up to meet her.
'Dad! Can you do my hair?'
'Your hair?' Rae Yeon turns her back to Ho Seok and gives him her elastic band. 'How is it supposed to be?' asks Ho Seok, flustered.
'You need to do a high bun. Like her.' Answers Rae Yeon pointing at a girl passing by.
Ho Seok looks around him and tries to comb his daughter hair the same as the others but to no avail.
*He has no idea of what he's doing*(laughs) All the children hurry inside the classroom as it will soon begin.
'Dad, you need to hurry.'
'Wait a second.' He tries a second time but the bun is not tight enough. He sighs, defeated. *What will he do?*
'Excuse me! Excuse me.' He calls out a group of young mothers, discussing nearby. 'Could you please help me tie my daughter's hair?' One of the women walks to them and starts combing Rae Yeon's hair. *The woman did it in a matter of few seconds* (amazement) 'Thank you.' He says while Rae Yeon is already gone, running not to miss her lesson.
Ho Seok follows close and goes to sit with the parents already installed. He instantly spots his daughter as the teacher's voice resonates in the room.
'Let's first warm up our bodies.' All the children listen carefully and executes all the exercises and routines they've started to work on. Rae Yeon seems to really enjoy her dance lessons as she laughs with children around her. *Rae Yeon has made several friends*
Ho Seok watches her carefully and a feeling of pride washes over his face whenever the teacher tells her students to take his daughter as an example. He makes sure to record some videos and takes some pictures. *Ho Seok is Rae Won's biggest fan*
Ho Seok – I had no idea what consisted ballet lessons and I was really impressed at how good all the children were despite the difficulties. I already know that she has incredible flexibility but Rae Yeon really surprised me and I was really proud of her when she succeeded doing all the movements the right way. I also saw how much she loves taking these classes by the look on her face, she seems well-rounded. I'll make sure to accompany her to some other lessons.
Ho Seok's Car
/03:26 PM/
'Where are we going ?' asks Rae Yeon watching her father plug his phone in his vehicle's USB port.
'Right now? We're going shopping?' Ho Seok answers while leaving his parking spot.
'We're going to buy clothes?' *Rae Yeon is happy to spend some more time with her father*
'Yes. Your mom told me to buy a present for your baby cousin.'
A music compilation blasts from Ho Seok's phone, making Rae Yeon move her head in rhythm. Ho Seok sings along the lyrics here and there, making eye-contact with her through the rear-view mirror.
After a while they park in the mall's underground parking lot. They walk into an elevator and push the button that will lead them to the clothes shop floor. Then, they appear walking hand in hand until they enter a kids' clothes shop. Rae Yeon drops her father's hand to push the door open.
Kids' Clothes Shop
'Hello!' they both greet the salespersons welcoming them.
'Wow, so many pretty clothes here.' exclaims Ho Seok.
*A place with cute clothes and lots of accessories* (amazement) *Will they find their happiness?*
'What can we get for him?' asks Ho Seok, looking around while Rae Yeon walks ahead of him.
'Dad, look!' She suddenly exclaims when she finds a cute little dress.
Ho Seok turns his head to look at his daughter, a smile on his face.
'Go ahead. Pick out the clothes you like.' he encourages while he goes to one of the venders. 'What kind of clothes do you have for baby boys?'
'A baby boy?' repeats the young woman.
'Yes. It'll be a gift.' Ho Seok follows her to the back of the shop dedicated to baby's clothes. 'Rae Yeon-ah! I'll be right here.' She doesn't hear him. *Rae Yeon seems to have found her paradise.* Another vendor is standing next to her, to help her get the clothes that catch her attention.
'Here are the clothes, you're looking for. Take your time, call me if you need anything.' says the woman before retreating back to the front.
'Thank you.' Ho Seok gets closer to the shelves with the folded clothes and picks some to look at them. He hesitates for a while as he picks several items, talking to himself.
'Aren't these for girls' ?'/'Are these regular sizes for boys?'/'Is this too big?'/'Will they like something like that?'/ 'Excuse-me,Ma'am./ Are these for 7-months-old?' *Dad seems lost* *Luckily, the vendors are here to help him make his mind* 'This looks nice./ Nice./ I like this one.' *Dad wants to make sure he picks the right ones*
He eventually chooses two outfits, one for the day and another for the night with baby shoes. He walks back to where he left his daughter.
'Rae Yeon-ah, where are you?'
She is still with the same woman, her arms laden with the little girl's choices.
'Yah! What is this? Are you going to buy all this?Why not buy the whole shop while we're on the subject. (laughs) 'Why is the poor woman's arms full with clothes?'
Rae Yeon smiles sheepishly to him. He goes to them and takes the clothes out of the vendor's arms.
'You can't take all of this, you need to make a choice.' He squats and starts to separate the items to look at them while Rae Yeon joins him.
'I like this one. I really like this one.' She says pointing at a baby blue skirt.
'This one? Take it.' Ho Seok gives her the skirt and picks a long sleeve shirt among the amount of clothes he placed on his bent leg. 'This should match the skirt. You want to take that dress too?' Rae Yeon nods, opening her arms.
'Ok. Let's try them on.' He stands up and goes to give the other clothes back to the woman who stands still not far from them. 'Do you have changing-rooms?' She shows him the way.
'What do you want to try first?' Ho Seok opens the curtain to let his daughter in and she pushes him outside to keep him from entering. 'What are you doing?'
'Don't go in.'
*It's the second time, today*
[Flashback changing-rooms before the ballet lesson] 'No!' Shouts suddenly Rae Yeon, yanking on her dad's hand.
'What is it?'
'You can't go in. You're a man.'
'Wha- You'll be able to change yourself?'
'Yes, wait here.'
'Are you sure?'
She nods and walks away to the ladies room. [end of flashback]
*Rae Yeon seems firm when it comes to changing clothes*
Ho Seok smiles, dumb-founded and stands still beside her cabin, leaning against a wall.
'Why is she being like this? I wonder who I wash at home ? Maybe it wasn't my daughter.' (laughs) He asks himself, laughing at the situation. One of the vendors comes to him and suggest to help her to put the clothes on. 'The woman came to help you.'
*Ho Seok patiently for his daughter*
'You okay?' He leans his head near the curtains.
'I'll come out.' says her little voice muffled behind the thick fabric.
Suddenly, the curtains is pulled to the side and Ho Seok straightens himself, taking a few steps backwards.
[slow-motion] Rae Yeon comes out wearing the blue skirt and white shirt. *A pretty little fairy* She smiles at the camera while turning around and posing cutely. *Rae Yeon's finger heart*
'Wow! You're so pretty. / What do you think? / Do you like it? / Did you look in the mirror?/ Let's take a picture and send it to mom.' Ho Seok cannot take his eyes off of her.
'Don't raise it so high.' (laughs) He says, laughing when he sees Rae Yeon tugging on her skirt. She goes back to try the dress on.
'Ok, let's go. That's good. Let's buy these.' Ho Seok takes her clothes and let the woman help Rae Yeon put her own clothes back on while he walks to the checkout. Rae Yeon joins him.
*Ho Seok pays for the clothes*
The vendor gives him their bags after she wrapped the present.
'Thank you. Let's go. Say good-bye.'
They go out of the shop and go to the parking.
'Dad, thank you for the clothes!'
'Your welcome, sweetheart.'
End of Day 1.