THE next morning, many of the contestants emerged from their rooms with noticeable dark circles under their eyes. Exhaustion was evident, as most had stayed up late practicing, while some had even woken up at the crack of dawn to squeeze in more practice time. Those concerned about their appearance tried to mask their fatigue with makeup, but the weariness etched on their faces was impossible to fully hide.
Haneul woke up early, not only to squeeze in more practice but also because he was scheduled for the 7 AM 'Song' block with the mentors, along with nine other contestants. He headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. Since he had already showered the night before, it took him only five minutes to finish.
