March 20, 2001
7:00 AM
After a peaceful sleep, the Mirae Boys wake up... Yesung isn't there, and they realized it when Yubin spotted a letter on the table. "Guys, look at this," he shouted; the other four members rushed over and read the letter...
"Dear hyungs,
Before you ask: yes, I've left Mirae Entertainment.
I had the misfortune of figuring out why you were treated the way you were and why Woohyun spends so much time with the CEO—and that was enough to open my eyes.
I am never coming back to this shitty company.
I'm going to try for a career at SM Entertainment.
I know it's tough there too, but I'd rather be there than have to put up with that fucking pedophile who is your CEO.
And please,
get out of this shit as soon as possible.
Take my word for it:
he's going to destroy you until you can't even exist anymore!
Signed, Yesung"
"What the..." Donghwa muttered to himself as he read the letter. Woohyun stepped back a bit, but Donghwa lunged at him. "What did I tell you?" Donghwa asked, but Woohyun broke free without striking back. "What happens to me doesn't matter!" Woohyun headed into the kitchen to get some coffee, but Donghwa cornered him again. "Donghwa, stop it!" Youngwon shouted.
Jumin took a deep breath. "Come on, we have to train today... we can figure out why Yesung left later," he ordered. Everyone nodded and began gathering the gear and essentials they would need, knowing that today's training would likely be grueling.
(HIGH VIOLENCE SCENE, SKIP IF HIGHLY SENSITIVE)
(Trigger Warning for physical torture, skip if you feel unconfortable)
7:45 AM
The boys arrived at the CEO's office, and it was obvious he was furious. "Boss?" Youngwon asked. "What did YOU GUYS SAY TO HIM?" The CEO slammed his hand on the desk; everyone jumped—I mean, they had seen the CEO angry before, but never to this extent.
"What?" Jumin asked. No one there was calm, so the CEO ordered Donghwa, Youngwon, Yubin, and Woohyun to leave the room, leaving just him and Jumin alone. "What the fuck is wrong with you? Are you retarded enough to let someone just walk out?" The CEO slapped Jumin hard across the face. "Boss, I can't control his mind; he just left a let..."
"I DON'T CARE!" the CEO shouted.
"Listen, if you think I'm anyone's father in this group, you're sorely mistaken," Jumin shouted, but he immediately regretted it, as the CEO grabbed a bucket filled with lemon-scented soapy water and a whip. "You're going to regret this..." The CEO forced Jumin's head into the bucket.
Meanwhile, the members were in the dance studio when someone opened the door—it was Jichan, the *maknae* of Miracle 5. "I think your leader is in deep trouble," he said in his signature mocking tone, but his words sent the members into a panic.
Jichan (born Lee Jichan) was born on July 8, 1981, and was on the verge of turning 20; he served as the group's visual, sub-rapper, lead vocalist, and maknae. Jichan was known for making tasteless jokes that frequently crossed the line and irritated other idols. One of the most controversial incidents occurred in September 2000 during a KMTV program featuring both Miracle 5 and NRG (who had recently lost member Hwansung); Jichan made a joke about the deceased member's death, prompting NRG leader Sungjin to lunge at him and physically assault him.
Donghwa, Youngwon, Yubin, and Woohyun rushed to the CEO's office—which was locked—to see what was happening to Jumin; he was gasping for air, and every time he lifted his head from the bucket to breathe, the CEO would whip him across the neck, leaving the skin on the verge of bleeding.
(End of violence scene)
(End of trigger Warning)
9:21 am
Jumin left the training room; his face was swollen, his eyes red and brimming with tears, and the back of his blue shirt was stained red from the blood pouring from his neck. He had barely managed to train that day—his whole body ached—so all he could do was cry...