Solo Debut Booklet SOLO DEBUT
BOOKLET
Official Idol Profile
[ Draw Your Idol Stage Look Here ]
STAGE NAME:
DEBUT DATE:
Center Stage Talents
Profile 1
Every K-Pop group has a "Center"—the one who shines bright! Just like them, you have Hidden Talents that make you a star!
My Idol Strengths
Color in the hearts that describe you, and write your own in the blanks!
Hard Worker
Kind Heart
Great Memory
Drawing Star
My Favorite Way to Express Myself Is...
Golden Comeback
Profile 2
Idols practice a lot to get better! Think of a time you worked hard and did something amazing.
I felt like a superstar when I...
My "Special Skill" is...
Positive Backstage Talk
When the "performance" is hard, I can say these to myself:
"I am enough!"
"Practice makes progress."
"I'm a star in my own way!"
My Official Lightstick
Profile 3
In K-Pop, fans use lightsticks to show love. Design a lightstick for YOURSELF! Draw things on it that make you happy.
Design
Inside
My Favorite Foods
My Best Friends
My Fun Hobbies
My Favorite Song
Your lightstick shines bright because of everything that makes you, YOU!
Idol Manager Guide IDOL MANAGER'S HANDBOOK
Facilitation Guide
The K-Pop Strategy
The K-Pop Star Journey series leverages a high-interest area to teach social-emotional regulation. By framing social interactions as "group harmony" and self-regulation as "performance prep," we create a structured environment that resonates with the scholar's passion.
Solo Debut (Self-Esteem)
Idol Persona: Encourage the student to see their "autistic traits" (like intense focus or great memory) as their unique "Idol Strengths."
Lightstick Activity: Use this to identify sensory likes and comfort items.
Group Harmony (Friendship)
Audience Radar: Use the "silent hall" metaphor when the student is over-sharing. "I think the hall just went quiet—let's check our bandmate's face."
Verse/Chorus: Frame reciprocal conversation as musical timing. "You just sang a long verse! Let's let your friend sing the chorus now."
Backstage Zen (Mindfulness)
Stage Check: Use the "Body Map" to identify where they feel anxiety before social situations.
Reset Button: Model the 5-second "Reset" frequently so it becomes a habit.
K-POP STAR JOURNEY SERIES PRODUCED BY LENNY
Group Harmony Guide Booklet GROUP HARMONY
GUIDE
Co-Member Training
"A K-Pop group only works when everyone practices harmony. This guide helps you be a great teammate and friend!"
BANDMATE:
Fan Feedback Radar
LEVEL 1
Good performers notice their audience! In friendship, we use our eyes to see if our "bandmates" (friends) are enjoying the conversation.
Crowd Cheers
They are smiling, nodding, or asking questions about your story.
[ Draw a "Happy Fan" Face ]
"They love the performance!"
Silence in the Hall
They are looking at their feet, walking away, or staying very quiet.
[ Draw a "Bored Fan" Face ]
"Time to change the song!"
Idol Tip:
If you see a "silent hall," you can ask: "What do you want to talk about?"
Backstage Personal Space
LEVEL 2
Every idol needs room to dance! Your friends have a Backstage Bubble too. Staying in your own dance spot keeps everyone comfortable.
The "Mic Distance" Rule
Stay about one arm's length away. If you can tap their shoulder without leaning, you are in their bubble!
My Dance Zone
When do we get close?
Check the boxes that are okay "Backstage":
A "high-five" after a great game
Asking "Can I see that?" before touching a toy
Waiting for your turn in line without touching
Verse & Chorus (Give/Take)
LEVEL 3
Friendship is like a song. Sometimes you sing the Verse (talk) and sometimes you sing the Chorus together (listen)!
Balance the Song!
Verse Talk about your day
Chorus Listen to their ideas
Chorus Play the game they picked
Verse Pick the next game
Practice Session:
Your friend is talking about their pet dog. You really want to talk about K-Pop. What should you do first?
Backstage Zen Activities BACKSTAGE ZEN
Performance Prep Academy
What is Zen Mode?
Before a big show, idols need to find their Zen Mode . It helps them stay calm, focused, and ready for anything!
Idol Name:
Backstage Goals:
1
Slow down the beat (breathe)
2
Check my instrument (my body)
3
Notice the audience (others)
PRACTICE: Rhythm Breathing
Trace the heart rhythm. Follow the beat to calm your heart.
Breathe In...
...Breathe Out
How did your internal "beat" change?
🧘
Steady
✨
Clear
🔋
Ready
The Stage Check
Is your "instrument" (body) ready for the show? Sometimes our bodies get "too loud" when we are nervous.
What happens to your body when you feel Stage Fright or Anger?
Clenched Teeth
Shaky Hands
Tummy Butterflies
Jumping Legs
Idol Body Map
"Draw a spark where you feel big emotions."
Backstage Reset Button
When I notice my "instrument" is too loud, I will count to 5 slowly.
Spotlight Awareness
LEVEL 3
When the spotlight is on you, don't forget the rest of the group! Mindfulness helps us notice if our friends want a turn in the spotlight too.
Scenario Practice:
"You are talking about your favorite K-Pop band's new album. Your friend keeps looking at the playground slide and isn't saying anything."
Keep explaining the dance moves.
Stop and say: "Do you want to go on the slide? I can tell you more later!"
My Stage Promise
Tomorrow, I will practice being a good bandmate by...