As the eight trainees gather in the meeting room, Mr. Kang, the CEO of Infinity Pulse, begins to outline the strict rules they must follow as part of the agency.

1. No going out late at night.
2. No dating.
3. Inform Hana Choi if you go out.
4. You must live in the agency dorms.
5. Do not fight among yourselves.

After the rules are laid out, Mr. Kang dismisses the trainees, giving them three days to settle their affairs before moving into the agency.

In the Car with Joonwoo and Jisoo:

Joonwoo, visibly annoyed by the new rules, complains to Jisoo. "Hey, don't you think these rules are just stupid? I feel like I'm in hell already."

Jisoo looks at him calmly. "Joonwoo, it's really not that bad. I think you're the only one complaining. Now, I have to go. Let's meet tomorrow."

Joonwoo drops Jisoo at her home and heads back to his own, where he finds his father sitting silently in the living room. He greets his father and sits beside him, but Seungwoo Park remains silent. Joonwoo already knows the reason – his father disapproves of his dream to become a K-pop idol, preferring that he take over the family business.

Sungmin and Minjae's New Bond:

Finding Minjae Kim charming, Sungmin gets his phone number before leaving the agency. Minjae, exhausted, retreats to his rented room near the agency. Taking some medicinal pills to control his fatigue, he reflects on his new life in Seoul. With his birthday just two weeks away, the transition from Busan feels overwhelming.

He calls his older brother, Seojun, a doctor in Busan who has always supported Minjae's dreams.

Over the Phone:

Minjae: "Hey, brother, how are you and what are you up to?"

Seojun: "My little brother, you know I'm a doctor. I'm up to saving someone's life."

Minjae: "I know, but I just feel exhausted. I thought I lost today, but thank God I waited two minutes, and they announced my name."

Seojun: "That's great news."

Minjae: "Bro, today I met this guy called Sungmin. He's very charming and handsome, and we're supposed to be in the same band."

Seojun: "Well, it sounds like someone has found their love, I guess."

Minjae blushes but denies it.

Back at the Agency:

Mr. Kang and Hana Choi have a private discussion.

Mr. Kang: "I guess you made the right decision today."

Hana Choi: "I know, uncle. You built this company for my sake, and I promise to bring it a good name. I will also find out who caused that accident fifteen years ago."