Despite it all, I made it to my debut moment.

I think of the haenyo: When we feel like we cannot do this any longer, we remember that we already have, and we will again.

I think of Leah: Your dreams are my dreams.

I think of Umma: You deserve to take your chance. You’ve earned it.

Just as the curtain goes up, I make a decision. Staring straight into the center camera, I take a big step forward, leaving the other girls in a line behind me and stepping into the spotlight by myself.

This is my time to shine.

And I won’t let anyone stop me.