Chapter 21
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 21
Chapter Title The Benefit Reveal
Red Team, whats your choice?
Well go with No.
At leader Park Sehans answer, we all nodded in unison.
Song Hyeongbins team, watching us with keen interest from the side, murmured softly.
Same as us.
Its gotta be fine, right?
Theyd already picked no, so our matching decision might feel a bit unsettling to them.
It wouldve been pretty entertaining if Ji Yooncheols team went the same way too.
Well go with Yes.
Got it! Lets see right now what results come from the answers youve chosen.
Music like a siren blared out.
This kind of BGM was broadcastworthy, but the production team played it anyway to ramp up the trainees tension.
The question was this Will you proceed to Round 2 keeping your Round 1 team members?
The moment Choi Sia revealed the question, the quiet venue erupted in murmurs.
We get to do the mission with the same team again?
Is this good or bad?
Weve already synced up once, so its gotta be good, right?
But what if the team doesnt get along?
Thats true, though
Unconscious reactions spilled out naturally.
It was a doubleedged sword of a benefit, through and through.
On one hand, you could leverage the chemistry built over a week to breeze through Round 2.
On the other, if communication sucked and egos clashed everywhere, itd be a straight path to disaster.
Ah, we shouldve picked yes for sure!
Did we lose the mind game?
I feel kinda bad now. Going to Round 2 with this exact lineup wouldve been awesome
No, no. Its not your fault at all. It was a straight 5050. Whore you gonna blame?
Park Sehan patted the dejected Kang Siyoon.
From his eyes, he genuinely regretted it.
Our characters, positions, and skills all meshed so well. No wonder he thinks we blew a golden chance.
Just as I opened my mouth, Oh Taeyoung spoke up brightly.
Its all over now, so dont be too down. You never know? We might end up teamed up again during selection.
Taeyoungs right! We could be on the same team again!
Hashimoto Ken nodded vigorously in agreement.
Seeing his two juniors, Park Sehan chuckled and shrugged.
Well, yeah. It sucks, but it is what it is, so lets stay positive. Great job, everyone. Lets meet up again for sure.
Yeah!
Sounds good!
It was fun sharing the stage with you all.
I added quietly, and Kang Siyoon let out a hearty laugh.
For real. Kids, it was a blast. See you again soon.
With that, the last benefit revealed, filming wrapped up.
We thanked the production and camera crews and left the set.
Thats when one face caught my eye sharply.
Song Hyeongbin.
The guy whod dazzled on stage and effortlessly led his team to victory.
But now, the charismatic intensity hed shown moments ago was gone.
He looked refreshed, even relieved.
I figured hed be bummed about not keeping the team. Unless
I revisited the second possibility Id considered earlier.
Looks like things will get real interesting when the Round 1 team battle airs.
Ah, Karis hyung!
As we headed down the bustling hallway toward the dorms, a familiar voice called my name.
Heo Yubin, whod been waiting for me, came running up with a beaming smile.
Were going to the auditorium together tomorrow, right? I already told Siyoon hyung!
Yeah, that was my plan too. Who else would I go with besides Siyoon and Yubin?
Im sooo excited! Ah, please let the editing be good.
I gave a faint smile and patted Heo Yubins head lightly.
The day after Round 1 ended, the survival show staple arrived.
Watching Episode 1 together in the main auditorium.
Better hit the sack early tonight. No messing around.
Tomorrows gonna drain us from both sides for sure.
Overnight.
Those whod attended the first stage of Idol Training Simulation couldnt contain their excitement.
Home mas whod sensed gold and brought pro cameras started dropping previews focused on trainees building names in the communities.
Riding that explosive reaction, detailed reviews popped up frequently too.
My Totally Personal Top 3 Stage Picks
TBH, I had Hyeongkong in my heart since the teaser vid
Wondered how good his stage would be, and damn, it was the best!! Great facials, and his dance line was insanebet the broadcast cams stick to him nonstop?? Crowd reaction was solid too lol
Photo This previews the closest to real life, but IRL hes even prettier Proportions on point, small face Not like whoa fuck handsome level tho, reason coming right up
Photo This is Yoonfei in middle school
Photo High school
Photo And this is todays preview
Face unchanged since baby days, just grew like crazy tallreal?? The textbook grow up just like that for child actors lolcute Dudes IRL nuts, long lashes, high nose, flawless skin,,, like a justpeeled egg. Sticks in my mind most
Face pick for sure, but his dancings legit too. Hyeongkong feels polished from practice, Yoonfeis a born genius? Other trainees doing thatd look like octopus heads, but on him its different. Long limbs, tall af, how no clunkiness? Mind blown
And my overall fave from the audience
Photo
Profile pic identical, had me doubting my eyes. Thought it was fan edit, but IRL so overwhelmingcamera cant capture him, top trainee for that. If one IRL god, its Karis hands down Hyeongkong and Yoonfei got screams too, but Karis? Next level. Caught myself roaring like a lion without realizing
Singingdancing not insanely pro but face is straight facts Why didnt a face like that get scooped by a big agency? Wild Face too handsome, cant remember what he did lol but whatever he did hit different
Comments
Wtf already fandomhopping before main ep even airs? Save some influx for us
222 Lurked but keeps popping fandom stuff idk
Hyeongkong Hyeongbin YoonfeiYooncheol KarisKaris?
Whoa finally get but why Ji Yooncheol Yoonfei?
Yooncheol so Yoon Fe iron symbol
Lmao so random hilarious
From the venue, their trio def got the best reaction?
Yup and sorry to others but weight class gap was obvious
Mission song spoils??
1min edit OriginalFeel MeLock Down
Wtf BoLu right off the bat?? Saw outfits knew Hyeongkong was BoLu
Karis no surgery right? Nose insane
Foreigner so yeah? Handsome Westerners all have that nose bone prominent
Just Regeno
Laughed at promo posts when theme song dropped calling it viral flop, now past mes the crazy bitch. Karis ily
So whats his fandom name
Sma? From charisma sma jk
Teaser theme song vids dropped. Previews, detailed reviews, etc., started giving early frontrunners an edge in the initial race.
Trainees known for skills.
Trainees blowing up on visuals.
But riding an early wave didnt mean slacking off.
Fame brought heat too.
I Dont Get Hyping Just for Looks
From past survivals, onetool face kids crash hard. No talent, useless, riding dumb fans Getting pumped here too, skillsll leak soon
Comments
Watch your fucking asses, acting like youve mastered the ecosystem after wanking to past shows You didnt solo every pro. This is survival trash bin, kid!!
These posts crack me up most. Wont stan postdebut anyway, bored contentviewers shitstir prebroadcast
Idol not just visualsyour fave trainees face ratio wrecked dwarf 160s getting shredded
Fr Judge personalityskills? Stan local practical music kids then ffs
Skills good too obvs but groups need hotties duh common sense, I buy album with my cash, wanna see hot waifu on photocard or ugly one?
Fr these types flood 9th army pocas unsellable deadstock wake tf up
Hate incoming means YoonfeiSma early top ranks
Sma who?
Karischarismasma
So fucking random lmao
Review posts, hate posts, preview bumps, promo posts.
All signaling survival season was here.
And Friday arrived at last, prelude blaring for Idol Training Simulations official kickoff.
Sit wherever you like. Filming starts soon, so everyone stand by.
All 96 crammed in one spot.
Tension, anticipation, excitement mixing in the airfelt sweet somehow.
Worlds apart from before.
Watching Idol Training Simulation Ep1 as my original self, Han Jihyuk, was pure nerves.
Couldnt judge my performance, terrified of the edit.
But now, in this crown prince body. Karis von Waldens killer looks confirmed one thing.
No way they bury me in the edit.
Rare as hell.
Western trainee, selftaught Korean via fantasy novels? Unique af.
Plus sole SSS Looks.
Aggro magnet character.
Use Karis von Walden as background dressing?
Production teamd be writing apology memos en masse.
Yo. Sleep well?
One good night aint bragging rights.
Eight hours today tops my last three days combined?
Huh, true.
I fistbumped Kang Siyoon and sat beside him.
Our default greeting now, apparently.
Yubins in the bathroom.
Filmings starting soon. Better hurry
Karis hyung!
Unmistakably Heo Yubins bright voice.
He bolted over, legs a blur, and plopped on my left.
We all show up today, right? No way its Ep2?
Ep2 yeah, thatd suck no matter what.
Mm.
I nodded at Kang Siyoon.
Round 1 voting kicks off right after this airs. Gap between those who appear and who dont is inevitable.
Exactly. How you know so much? Estonia survival marathons?
Full runs at every meal.
Obsessed dude.
As Kang Siyoon shook his head in awe, light flickered on the screen.
The longawaited Idol Training Simulation logo appeared, blasting the intro wed practiced all night.
Hope the edits kind.
Its golden. Dont sweat it.
I like this baseless confidence of yours.
We traded light jabs, watching Ep1 closely.
Then my moment hit.
.
I schooled my face, holding back a sigh.
Fine, whatever happens, happens.