Chapter 101
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 101
Chapter Title Final Day at the Dorm
On the last day at the training camp, all the trainees woke up at 7 a.m.
After washing up and getting ready with renewed determination, the production staff called us one by one into the interview room.
Have a seat, make yourself comfortable.
Yes.
I stared at the camera set up against a clean white background.
This was the time to film footage for the video letters that trainees would leave for the final live broadcast.
The youngest writer, now somewhat familiar, stated the basic requirements.
Idol Training Simulation is down to its final day. Could you share some brief thoughts?
Hmm... Its probably the same as the statement I made at the start. Coming to this unfamiliar place to chase my dreams, this opportunity felt like a stroke of luck. Participating here is a decision Ill never regret, even looking back on my life years from now. It was an honor to meet great people and learn so much.
It was a feeling Id had since the sleepover, but the memories of the past two and a half months flashed through my mind like a montage.
Time had flown by so quickly.
Even the final day, which Id thought might never come, had arrived without fail.
Once this interview ended, wed pack our bags and leave the dorm.
After surviving the survival show, what do you think has changed about you?
I think my passion for becoming an idol has changed. When I was nurturing my dream alone, I had no idea about the resolve of other trainees, and I felt lost about which direction to take. Meeting great mentors and friends to share my dreams with in Idol Training Simulation was a blessing from heaven. I realized Im not walking this path alone. We can all come together, pool our passion, and create a stage. Feeling that, my dream of becoming an idol has grown closer and more desperate.
I mulled over my own words in my mind.
They werent just lines for the interviewthey were 100 sincere.
After dropping out of a survival show once and watching my debut dream shatter before my eyes, I couldnt even stand the word idol.
I gave in to despair, abandoned the stage, and wasted time holed up in my room.
Then, out of nowhere, I got pulled into Grand Quest Saga and got a chance to rewrite my life.
Through that opportunity, I rediscovered how badly I wanted to take the stage as an idol.
...It was a long time, but Ive finally returned to where I belong.
After finishing the recording, the writer quickly said something to a few waiting colleagues.
Soon, two burly staff members returned from the next room carrying a large panel.
The colorful Postits stuck all over it immediately caught my eye.
This panel contains the final messages from every trainee who participated in Idol Training Simulation so far. Karis, please write a short message and stick it on here.
I silently gazed at the dozens of Postits for a moment.
...This event is new to this season.
No matter how much I racked my memory, when Id participated as Han Jihyuk, the production team hadnt asked us to write Postits.
I wondered if it was because this seasons Idol Training Simulation was receiving much better reviews than the previous one.
I could see the names of trainees who had been eliminated in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranking announcements.
Theyd all expressed similar sentiments in their own ways.
May we all become even brighter stars moving forward!
Im leaving with the strength to aim higher.
Ill definitely become an idol who never fades. No matter what!
I hope we meet again on stage someday.
I picked a blue Postit and swiftly wrote a short message.
Then, I carefully stuck it in the empty central space.
Thats it for your interview schedule. Please wait here until we head to the rehearsal venue.
Thank you.
Good luck!
The youngest writer gave me a slight fist pump.
I bowed my head as I closed the interview room door.
In the corner of my vision, I could faintly see the Postit Id just added.
We all spread our dreams without regrets here.
While the surviving trainees were locked in fierce battles at the dorm after the 3rd ranking announcement.
Outside, the reactions from the national producers ahead of the final round were burning hotter than ever.
With the day to select the final debut lineup truly approaching, there were tons of topics to hash out.
Evaluations of the trainees now firmly in the top ranks.
Whether their skills would blend well together.
And if the chemistry between members would click.
From various angles, the national producers unleashed their opinions nonstop.
Our Hyungkong will hold onto 1st place till the end, right?? Honestly, no ones as much of an allrounder as him
Yeah, debuts locked in, but the question is if he can debut at 1.... Hes been steadily 1 since episode 1, but the kids below are climbing hard, might snatch it
Yeah now multiple votings gone and its onepick voting That losers gonna come in huge, scared hell steal 1
But hes 1 so core votes are insane?? Mental win activate, nah this is real
Is there any chance Song Hyeongbin doesnt get 1?? Thinking about that freak and his bean fans going wild if he debuts at 1 already gives me a headache
Circle board tweet.
Honestly feels like he wont drop to 2nd.... But if he does, hell bash everyone elses faves and throw a fit about it not making sense, so better he stays 1
Ugh I hate that shit so much Last season Ryu Seunghyun, this season Song Hyeongbin Real collection of crazies Same as Ryu Seunghyuns toxic fans lmao His fans mustve flocked over I had zero thoughts on Song Hyeongbin but his fans are so unhinged I cant stand him now Wish Song Hyeongbin knew what his fans were up to Center?! Centers gotta be Yooncheol, right?!! Physicals, dance, vocals all legend important part here and only 17 Once he sheds that baby face, his auras gonna dominate, so hyped Must debut no matter what Yeah all good but his personalitys kinda.... With skills backing it up, everything seems boring, stays stonefaced even when ranking up.... If he debuts, teams vibe gonna implode cuz of him True, isnt he super young?? But barely any expression changes, its weird.... Like second life for real, actually regressed or some shit Stop reading webnovels Anyway, hes hot af, skilled, but no screentime probs means even PDs hate his personality Tolgyu rlly human victory tho Hear his backstory and youll down soju nonstop Wasnt he just mediocre so company bailed on debut? Whats the big deal? CY trainee 5 yrs, debut right around corner then agency implodesJeong Hangyu exec scoops up the trainees to FCEBut leaves Tolgyu out of the debut lineupConnex debuted last year, their fansign had 250 cuts apparently weird hes not there
Crazy, 5 yrs and they ditched him.... Means he gave his school years to that company, theyre scum
But tbh Connex just didnt suit Tolgyu.... Trainees practice years, if image doesnt match they get cut and switch agencies regardless of time spent, tons of groups you know debuted that way
Tolgyus case is perfect sob story for normies
Among this seasons vets, Tolgyus the best pick
Why best? With that history, to crawl back for debut he must be full of grit Tolgyus chill vet concept is all calculated
Leaders gotta be Tolgyu, right?
Experienced so leadership, and nicest personality among top rankers
How you know his personality from broadcast? Face reader? Hed look like a total pushover as leader lol
Above.... You didnt watch? Would you put wishywashy like Hynen or kiddo Yunha in charge No talent but Tolgyu, you blind?
If Yunpay debuts too maknaes age gap 9 yrs
Only you pushing 26yo vet to debut and lead smh
Call him vet all you want, Tolgyus 4 rn.... Face reality ᴗ
Drop Tolgyu and avg age plummets
But Smas tight with all the debut contenders
Total social god how
Team with Sma once and whole team praises him, wild
Personality must be gold, friends with everyone
Yall hating on Sma for politicking die die
Talks like a pro, probs charmed Shin Cheolwoo too
Heard he keeps in touch with even eliminated ones.... Dude here for debut or friends?
Barring huge upsets, some trainees debuts were all but confirmed.
Others hung in the doomed zone where final votes would decide their fate.
National producers kept mentioning a few in that range, posting threads nonstop.
photo Pls pick our Siyoon.... Or Ill die
gif Sushiz forever.... Just hug tight
What if only one of them debuts, thatd be hell?? I might actually die
Sweet personality, great dancer, handsome Siyoon Karis hearts support you.... Leaving a rose
This noona talk real?? Called concept slave now shes concept noona too??
Do you know Accident....
I love you
Thank you
Grateful
Then do you know Emaeu....
Anyway
Main vocal is
Heo Yubin
quote Fr if he doesnt debut whos singing
quote Among leftovers if theres HOB or GDH then HOB debuts right....
Circle public tweet.
photo Baby cloud bun dumpling chick cottoncandy
Cherry Ones is legend.... Karis best Siyoon best Yubin best this trio too happy
If our Yubin doesnt sing who will!!!
photo Honestly otaku then pick Yuminha
Wanna lie in bed all day reading basketball manga with Minha
What in that manga turned him like this so curious
Otaku def means girls only from books and personality auto wholesome....
photo Man Id give everything but Dokdo
Man Id give everything but East Sea
Ultimate idol morning star reincarnate Hashimoto Ken
Kenna debut!!!!!
Joyful, Ken will debut ᴗ
With only 7 spots, the jockeying and shadethrowing was rampant.
Personal fan wars had been intense for a while.
The closer to finals, the fiercer it got.
Meanwhile, the Idol Training Simulation team started dropping unaired footage on their YouTube channelstuff skipped for time.
Among them, a camping variety segment with trainees.
It birthed a combo no one saw coming.
Well, preciselyit was a pair pushed since the shows early days, but never aired even once.
photo Geianz legit stuck together rn??