The theatre was blaring with the sound of cheering, hooting and clapping. The audience was making videos and clicking photographs continuously.

Once they finished their performance, BTS did the final bow and it was time for the questionnaire. As BiggHitt was a big name so even media was invited to cover the competition. Some media members were also a part of the judgement panel.

There were 8 judges as usual.

"HELLO, BANGTAN SONYEONDAN"

"Hello sir", Namjoon greeted with a slight bow.

"IT WAS AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE. BUT I SEE YOU HAVE AN INJURED MEMBER. ISN'T HE A LIABILITY TO YOU GUYS IN A COMPETITION LIKE THIS?"

The crowd after hearing the question started murmerring. Everyone wanted to know how the last event impacted them and how as a leader he felt. Namjoon, looked at Suga's faltered expressions and turned to answer the question after taking a deep breath.

"If it was an amazing performance, as you said, then I don't think our member's injury has proved to be a liability for us. Plus, he's recovering now and we are blessed to have him around"

Some people from the crowd applauded his response. Suga's face too had a satisfying expression.

Now the next judge took to the mic.

"I SEE YOU HAVE A LOT OF CONFIDENCE, BUT WHEN IT WILL COME TO HEAVY AND DEMANDING CHOREOGRAPHY, HOW WILL YOUR MEMBER MANAGE?"

"We aren't a dance group sir, we are a band. Every member in our group has his own strength and weakness. We work hard to prepare to showcase what we can do best for our audience. Plus you'll be amazed to know that 90% of our songs have been produced by him. That's why, we are blessed to have him"

The crowd gasped in amazement at the response. Suga had a proud face by now.

The next judge was the most tricky one according to the rumors Namjoon heard backstage. She was a lady in her 40s with a crooked face, asking the most triggering questions. She was the editor in chief of one of the media houses.

"HI, KIM NAMJOON"

Namjoon palms were sweating. He knew the lady, because she was famous for putting people at the spot and making them say something controversial. And her mentioning Namjoon's last name, gave him an insight of what was coming.

"Hello mam"

"SO HOW'S DREAMBIG PRODUCTION DOING AFTER THEIR TWO PROMISING HEIRS, DECIDED TO ABANDONED THE COMPANY?"

The crowd was eagerly waiting for a response. Jin was too nervous, how Namjoon is going to handle such questions. Hobi held Jin's fidgeting hands to calm his nerves. Jungkook too hugged his arm to comfort him.

Namjoon gathered his composure again and answered, "My sincere apologies mam, but I don't think your question is regarding our performance or the competition"

"CORRECT, BLAME IT ON MY CURIOSITY" She smirked and continued, "FINE, SO WHAT MADE YOU THINK THAT BEING A ROOKIE BAND MEMBER WILL BE A BETTER OPPORTUNITY THAN BEING A FUTURE CEO TO A KOREAN ENTERTAINMENT GIANT?"

Namjoon was freaking out mentally. He was never asked such questions, neither knew how to dodge such intriguing questions. His temper was just around the edges.

"CMON MR. KIM I THINK THIS MUCH YOU CAN ANSWER", she smirked again.

"My faith in my music was all the driving force, to why I am here. Being able to perform on stage was all I ever wanted and I took the first opportunity that came my way"

"SO YOU ARE SAYING THAT, BEING A CEO WAS NOT SOMETHING YOU WANTED?"

Namjoon and Jin, knew the lady was stirring controversy. She was digging a damn hell hole for them because once the statements are out, the whole media will be crashed with the news and their parents will not be happy about it.

"I--I didn't say that", Namjoon excused.

"DIRECTLY, YEAH YOU DIDN'T! BUT INDIRECTLY, DOESN'T THAT MEAN THE SAME?"

Namjoon didn't know what to say so Jin took the mic, "Having multiple skills isn't such a bad thing mam. We're too young to be a CEO or take over any responsibility at the company plus our parents are handling the responsibility pretty well which gave us the freedom to  focus on fulfilling our dreams and desires. Am sure, if ever, Dreambig felt that we're ready to take over, then we'll be given the opportunity. But at the moment, we would like you to stick to our performance, because we have put in a lot of hard work into it and thus seek your reviews", Jin said with a plain expression.

The woman was instantly taken aback by the low blow. The audience was equally entertained at the witty response. So, she decided to ask the next question.

"VERY WELL SAID MR. KIM SEOKJIN. MY NEXT QUESTION IS FROM YOU ALL.

WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP YOU GUYS HAVE. ARE YOU BAND MATES, FRIENDS, PROFESSIONALS?"

Hobi took the mic to answer, "Family. BTS isn't just a band Or a group of guys anymore. BTS is family. Irrespective of our strength and weakness, likes and dislikes, background status, we're in this together as one. We're somewhat like the 7 shades of the Rainbow, but 1 as BTS"

The woman had a smile on hearing the answer. The other judges too nodded in agreement. The crowd of the theater broke in applause.

The MC took the stage again.

"AMAZING PERFORMANCE AND WONDERFUL RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE. I WOULD NOW ASK THE JUDGES FOR THE VOTES, IF THEY THINK BTS SHOULD GO TO THE FINAL ROUND OR NOT"

The panel discussed amongst themselves and BTS got all Yes. BTS noticed that the lady that asked many questions, also voted Yes.

"NOW THE AUDIENCE VOTE IS REQUIRED. YOU'VE GOT ALL YES, WHICH CONFIRMS 50% OF THE CHANCE THAT YOU WILL GET TO THE FINAL ROUND. SO NOW AMBITIONS HIGH START VOTING IF YOU LOVE BTS, YOU HAVE EXACTLY 24 HOURS"

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As soon as BTS came backstage, Suga pulled Namjoon into a hug. Namjoon was shocked at the sudden response but still hugged back. Everyone smiled at the scene.

"You are the best leader Joonie, I swear, the best BTS could've ever imagined. I am so so proud of you", Suga said after pulling back from the hug. Namjoon had tears in his eyes. For him Suga's compliment meant so much. He felt appreciated, recognised and proud of himself in true sense after so long. Suga wiped his tears off his cheeks and again hugged him. While he still had the younger in his embrace he turned a little and remarked, "and Jin, I just realized, you are scary sometimes. A good kinda scary, but scary", the others chuckled at the statement.