Chapter 35
Kang Si-yoon also noticed something strange.
"They intentionally sent that interview out uncut."
"Does Siyoon think so too? "
"Of course."
Kang Si-yoon recited while spreading out his fingers one by one.
"There wasn't much conflict in the first group either. The second group had a lot of content cut out. The third group wasn't fun either. There wasn't a moment where you could feel the sense of failure that's typical of team battles. I think they decided to put this in Min-ha's group."
Certainly, if you think about the trainees' image, it's not normal.
If the perception of a troublemaker causing trouble is ingrained from the beginning of the broadcast, it will be a headache in many ways.
There is just one thing to keep in mind.
'We can't rule out the possibility that this isn't patchwork, but something he really said.'
A patchwork of cleverly cut-out and edited scenes that answer other questions.
The production team often uses this method to attract so-called aggro.
However, judging from Baek Si-hwa's expression and tone of voice, there was a high probability that the scene was not a patchwork.
[Should we first organize the ranks and positions? ]
After the
[Oh, and if it's okay with you, can I be the leader? ]
[yes!]
[Good job, Leader Si-hwa!]
[thank you.]
Baek Si-hwa smiled brightly at Yoo Min-ha, who applauded lively.
Suddenly, a question that had been lingering in my mind came to mind.
"By the way, how did Min-ha meet that friend? "
"Ah, Sihwa! Sihwa is a friend who I've been a trainee with since a long time ago. We've moved to different agencies now, though."
"How many years have you been together? "
"A little over a year! "
"Ohh."
Kang Si-yoon nodded with his eyes slightly open.
They have been seeing each other from the closest distance for a little over a year.
Considering their skills and ages, they would have definitely prepared for their debut.
'... It feels like he's been taking care of Yoo Min-ha since a while ago, but it also feels like he's strangely keeping him in check.'
I looked at the TV screen and thought deeply.
[I think it would be better for Hyung-seok to do this part since it's a bit high.]
[It is right that Min-ha should be the main rapper and Woo-hyung should be the sub.]
[Let's decide the center by voting after watching the dances of the people who applied.]
Team Yoo Min-ha's part distribution was really based on skill.
There was a clear difference between the underground-level trainees and the higher-level trainees.
Rather than comforting those lagging behind, Baek Si-hwa quickly organized his part and then rushed into group practice.
[Min-ha, what should we do here?]
There were also several instances where he sought advice from Yoo Min-ha, who has dancing and arranging skills.
If you only look at it briefly, it might seem like he was giving Yoo Min-ha more screen time....
'No. It's not that they are highlighting Yoo Min-ha's skills, but acting as if he expected everything to go into his own leader's narrative.'
Flexible leadership that allows for cool judgment and the ability to embrace the opinions of other team members.
Even asking team members for their opinions felt like a carefully calculated move to create this image.
[Q: Wasn't it difficult? ]
[Baek Si-hwa: It was hard, but it was okay. I knew what a leader had to do, so I just worked harder. I was going to win no matter what and receive the benefits.]
In fact, the editing direction put forward by the production team was perfectly aligned with Baek Si-hwa.
I don't know if he expected this to happen.
"He is smart."
Kang Si-yoon, who had been silent for a while, muttered.
Then the practice room scene came out.
It's slowly starting to become clear why Baek Si-hwa said such controversial things.
[Knees, waist, shoulders. You have to raise them three times like this―. There, behind. Aren't you going to keep concentrating? ]
[Sorry, sorry! ]
[We're busy making progress right now, so I don't understand why you keep looking at the next team. Let's focus here.]
A structure where one practice room with the other group is shared.
The quick-witted Kang Si-yoon and Park Se-han strongly advised us not to look at the other team.
The reason why Baek Si-hwa said such things about Yoo Min-ha's group is now being explained in person.
[Focus, focus! How many times do I have to say this!]
[....]
[(heavily sinking atmosphere)]
[(Team members are just looking at each other)]
At first, Baek Si-hwa, who had been speaking politely, reached the limit of his patience.
His gaze turned murderous because of the sluggish progress and the fact that some people kept checking on the other trainees.
[Again, I can stay up all night and teach you the choreography. But it's up to you to listen to it, watch it, and practice it.... Please, I want you to come to your senses. Do you not want to win? ]
[no.]
[You can do it if you work hard! There will be difficult parts, but don't give up―.]
[Min-ha. You definitely have to hold on to what you have to hold on to.]
'hmm.'
I raised my eyebrows.
It was a moment when I felt he was keeping Yoo Min-ha in check again.
'It seems obvious that; they should listen to the leader, Baek Si-hwa.'
However, despite saying this, there was one trainee who kept making mistakes and ended up mentally exhausted.
[D-1 until midterm evaluation]
Baek Si-hwa, who seemed to be pressed for time, could not hide his anxiety.
[I've told you several times that you shouldn't do that. To be honest, I'm frustrated too. It's frustrating, but what if you can't follow along when I'm talking so nicely? ]
[There's no time; we're all messed up because of Woo-hyung right now. How on earth can we slow down... ]
[(sound of door slamming)]
"I think I would be upset if I was wronged like that."
Heo Yu-bin, who was quietly watching TV with both hands together, sighed.
Yoo Minha, who was smiling bitterly, tapped his shoulder.
"Still, I was happy that the stage itself ended well."
"How on earth can you do that in that condition? "
"Thank goodness I came to my senses after hearing a word from the judges! "
[What will be the fate of the
As Yoo Min-ha said, the level of completion of the stage was very high.
I could automatically guess how much Baek Si-hwa had pushed the kids after the midterm evaluation.
While watching
'As expected, Yoo Minha's skills are really great.'
Although Baek Si-hwa took the center, Yoo Min-ha, who took the main rapper/main dancer positions, also showed an overwhelming presence.
Unlike the puppy-like visuals reflected in the ending pose, the low-pitched rap was also impressive.
The sharp angles of his dance line speak volumes about the amount of practice he has put in so far.
I told him that he had worked hard and briefly thought that it would be nice if we were in the same group for the next team match.
After
I was starting to feel a little sleepy after eating all the chicken.
Finally, the name we've been waiting for has come out.
[Next up is an idol who is considered a concept craftsman, the
"It's coming out, it's coming out, it's coming out! "
"Wow, I can finally relax. Hey, Karis, that's really a relief."
"Huu."
It's the best-case scenario.
I smiled as I watched us walk up onto the stage.
Other than Yoo Min-ha's team, there was no team that left a big impact in terms of skill or visuals.
Even in the case of Yoo Minha's team, the issue of teamwork conflicts was highlighted more than their skills.
That means now is the perfect time to make a good impression.
[Ken Hashimoto: The atmosphere was definitely great! (Kang Si-yoon and Park Se-han) I was grateful that the two of them were so friendly and treated me well.]
[Oh Tae-young: I thought I found a really good team.]
[Karis von Walden: (satisfied nod)]
After the first meeting with the team members, there was an interview where everyone expressed satisfaction.
I looked at Karis von Walden, who nodded his head with a solemn face, and laughed in vain.
"I don't know why my expression looks so stupid."
"Rather, isn't it cute? If they keep editing like this, I think the gap will be too big."
"That's true, hyung! How cute is Karis hyung-nim."
"Me, am I cute?"
"yes!"
It was Heo Yu-bin who spouted truly absurd sophistry.
I fumbled with my glass of water, looking embarrassed.
I've never heard anyone say I'm cute, not only in
It seems like those guys' eyes are really set on something.
[Oh, this is so good! My throat feels refreshed! ]
[Tha, thank, thank you.]
[I want to sing like Yubin, but I'm not good at it. I think Yubin is the right main vocalist.]
During the part distribution process, Heo Yu-bin's main vocal skills were also re-emphasized.
[Park Se-han: This guy was so good that I couldn't understand why he was underground before. Ah, our song will be fine! ]
[Kang Si-yoon: Yubin is really good. I always tell him that he will get better if he just builds up his confidence. I hope that he will gain more confidence through this opportunity.]
The voting to decide the center went smoothly, and the harmonious appearances of Park Se-han and Kang Si-yoon drew even more attention.
Up until this point, Karis von Walden's screen time had been relatively small.
Even during practice, he was only seen quietly doing his part in the back.
The part itself was on the sub side, so it wasn't emphasized that much.
But when we moved on to the midterm evaluation scene,.
The production team's editing direction came to mind again.
[You did a good job, but I want to change something.]
[Yeah. (This guy) like this.... And this guy like this. What about you? ]
[I think I'll be okay.]
The scene where Bae Kang-woo and Baek Chae-hyun were discussing things passed by briefly.
Eventually, they came to the conclusion that they wanted to put me in the center.
[Karis: ???]
[Ken Hashimoto: Actually, during the practice process, there was a time when I recommended Karis as the center. His expression and visuals were so good. But Karis kept denying it. He said his dancing was lacking.]
[Kang Si-yoon: That's right, that's right.]
[Park Se-han: Do you think it will be okay?]
We changed the part with everyone's consent.
After a while, I tried to sing a short chorus.
[Doesn't it feel a little different? ]
[I definitely felt like it gained some weight. Oh, and Siyoon too! Now that we've changed the part, Siyoon's movements are much better, and he seems like wearing better fitting clothes.]
[thank you!]
[We are just giving our opinions. I think you guys can slowly discuss and decide the rest among yourselves.]
After receiving feedback, we gathered in the practice room and made a quick decision.
[Are you sure it's okay?]
[I'm okay with anything as long as our team wins. Oh, but instead. You have to be so good that they don't think about the opposing team's center. You can do that, right?]
[I will practice to my best.]
... I was truly embarrassed when I saw my princely speech like this.
The other three, however, showed no change in expression, as if they were used to it now.
I felt my cheeks flush.
'There's no way to fix this.'
Fortunately, my personal interview scene came out, and the tone returned to normal.
[Q: You changed your position to center?]
[Karis von Walden: To be honest, I was a little scared. I wondered if I could put this on… … But since my teammates trusted me, I will do my best, even if my body breaks.]
"Look at Karis's serious face."
"After saying that, he actually stayed up all night practicing again."
"Somehow, when Karis-nim plays basketball, his stamina is extraordinary."
"I think that and this are separate issues."
I tried to wave my hand.
Unlike me now, who is surrounded by people and doesn't know what to do, Karis von Walden on the screen was practicing with his teeth clenched.
'It's so great to re-emphasize the narrative like this.'
Wasn't it because the production team was fed up with the public opinion that I was relying only on looks and not on skills?
The image of a trainee full of venom was becoming increasingly stronger.
[Okay, let's start over again?]
[Can't we just rest for 5, 5 minutes and then do it?]
[Let's take a 3 minute break and then do it again!]
[no!]
Park Se-han, who is pushing forward strongly, And his teammates, who follow him well without giving up even when it is difficult.
Both Kang Si-yoon and Heo Yu-bin have been getting appropriate amounts of screen time and are maintaining very good momentum so far.
I was really curious about how the
"...."
"...Wow."
"Hyu, hyungs. I think it came out really well."
We fell into a moment of silence as we watched the group-ending shot.
Even I, who tried my best not to make hasty judgments, had no choice today.
'There will definitely be a reaction.'
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