Chapter 62
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 62
Chapter Title The Second Ranking Announcement
The video went viral because of its sheer unexpectedness.
Everyone was certain it would focus mainly on choreography.
The typical videos from other teams in Idol Training Simulation.
None of these factors had prepared anyone for the teams live performance.
But I never imagined the trainees would sing this well.... And it was live, which is just so unexpected lol
Kinda gave off secondgen idol vibes lmao
The ranking hierarchy meme and asyouhearit video are making me wanna create so much content
Everyone knows edited live videos in these arent real live.... Theyre all tuned up, not like One Day Today or whatever, total pitch correction bs
Didnt you see the dance break video? You can hear their breathing and the chains on their outfits jingling perfectly clear, what are you talking about fr
Who would put in a live video with obvious breathing removed and perfectly tuned anyway lmao That group has no search terms, howd you even find it.... Goosebumps
Forget autotune or whatever, the fact that they boldly went live on a stage that didnt require it, thats straight savage?? Why yall hating
Fr so proud, wanna ruffle every single ones hair
AR off, tuned in, whateverthats not the point rn. They nailed a song they barely practiced live at that level, contextblind haters everywhere smh
Grab someone elses kid by the hair and beat em down, your own climbs the ranks automatically? Déjà vu of A1s malicious fans rn
There was always the risk of mistakes.
The fact that they insisted on a highpressure live drew massive attention.
And this unexpectedness soon turned into astonishment.
The astonishment led to interest in the members who had showcased their outstanding skills.
Video Trainees Who Performed Raw Live at Dance Break
Idol Training Simulation latest updates MyIdol
Everyones so tall and handsome 211
Whos that blond in the center? 1,549
real_ryuu_ Idol encyclopedia. come on 324
Karis Karis von Walden, 20, overseas trainee from Estonia, position center visual 1,288
No way you know this much already wtf 1,439
Pronunciation so on point lmao 48
Anyone can tell hes foreign but his Korean is too good, looks like AI 652
My female classmates kept saying Song Hyeongbin this, Song Hyeongbin that, looked him up and damn hes hot 1,322
Hello.... You getting votepressured every day too? 519
Lol actually already a fan of Hyeongbin hyung cuz of the kids, this comments bait Hyung debut plz 1,799
Main vocal sings insanely well, how old?? 745
19yo Heo Yubin!! 589
Dude just born yesterday wtf, Pu Mao dongsaeng level 921
The Dance in the Box video spread across various SNS platforms.
In the process, it reached even more people.
Personal fans seized the golden opportunity and poured a final sprint into fever time voting.
Most trainees who had made the TOP 7 in the first global vote were already on the verge of triggering fever time.
Upperrank trainees surging at terrifying speed joined in, creating a truly explosive atmosphere.
Vote for our prince!! Karis
Plz we need to get this precious boy up to 1 Vote_for_Yoonchul
Lets go Hyungbin!!
Overseas fans firepower rose to the end, pushing the second global vote toward its peak.
The longawaited second ranking announcement arrived, where survival and elimination would diverge.
This set feels so cold every time we come in.
Im nervous....
The trainees quiet voices echoed.
I sat down on the hard black chair and took a deep breath.
No clue how itll go this time.
In survival shows, the top ranks usually dont fluctuate much.
The socalled concrete layer tends to hold until the final vote.
The previous round of Idol Training Simulation had ended without dramatic ranking reversals.
But this time felt different.
Not just because of the external variable Karis von Walden, but the overall progression had unfolded in a completely different way.
What kind of upheaval awaited us?
We will now begin the Idol Training Simulation second ranking announcement.
Choi Sias calm voice flowed through the speakers.
Someone beside me let out a shallow breath.
Hoo....
Nervous?
Song Hyeongbin was rubbing his hands on his knees.
He forced a smile to shake off the tension, but his lips trembled visibly.
Lying if I said I wasnt.
The pressure of holding onto first place?
Sounds stupid, but....
From his expression, my longheld suspicion seemed spot on.
Once you hit number one, you wanna hold it unless something crazy happens. Honestly scary too. Dont know how far youd drop if you fall from first.
I nodded slowly.
Well, barring some freak accident, Song Hyeongbin debuting was a given.
But I could somewhat understand the worries he harbored inside.
Im kinda looking forward to your ranking, Karis.
Mine?
You got a solid benefit this time, and our Dance in the Box video got great reactions.
The unorthodox strategy from Heo Yubins words and Song Hyeongbins idea.
The Dance in the Box live video had racked up 1.5 million views in just two days, showing insane firepower.
It seemed to have boosted our fever time votes big time.
Still, I waved my hand lightly.
No need. Maintaining my current rank is honor enough.
No need to be that humble.
Song Hyeongbin chuckled and patted my shoulder.
Was hoping to see another Sushiz performance from you and Siyoon, but no time for entry ments today.
Probably skipping events since fewer survivors than last time.
Right on cue, Choi Sia mentioned the number surviving the second ranking.
In the first ranking, 51 trainees survived. This time, only 28 trainees advance to the third round.
28.
With Park Sehan having withdrawn, leaving 50, that meant 22 eliminations.
Insecure trainees wiped their faces and swallowed dryly.
We will now announce the 27th place trainee.
Tensionbuilding music started.
Even our relatively stable groupminus me and Song Hyeongbingripped hands tightly.
Yubin, I think Im dropping.
Ken? No way youll drop.
Yeah, if you drop, Im the most worried.
Ah, no way! Jaehoon hyung absolutely wont drop!
Thanks for saying that, but....
Park Jaehoon chewed his lips.
His firstround rank was 26th.
He had the top 3 teams benefit as insurance, but still no room for complacency.
I reached out and gripped his hand firmly.
Well all survive, so dont worry.
Please....
Of course. Well all go to the third round and the final live.
Song Hyeongbins words eased the younger ones expressions a bit.
26th place trainee.
Sadly, even as ranks climbed to 23rd, Park Jaehoons name wasnt called.
When Choi Sias numbers hit the early 20s, he sighed in relief.
Ah, guess not.
Ah, no! 28th is still left!
Yeah, too early to give up, Jaehoon.
Teammates tried soothing his mentality.
But the bad situation was crystal clear.
Everyone wanted to stay by Park Jaehoon, but.
16th place trainee. This trainee received a benefit in the second round? And.... performed the 2010 mission song.
....!
Has to be us!
Only our group made top 3 from the 2010 era.
Soon, 16th found its owner.
TThanks to my precious friends and hyungs who helped me get this far! Ssniff, truly grateful! Thank you so much!
Hashimoto Kens statement was half in tears.
Wiping tears nonstop without his usual round glasses, he looked refreshingly cute.
Keeeen!
The most enthusiastic celebrator of his sameage friends survival was there.
Heo Yubin flapped his hands wildly, oblivious to his own snot.
After finishing, Hashimoto Ken dropped the mic and yelled, Yubin, come up quick!
Straight out of a youth manga scene.
Then came 13th place.
13th place saw an enormous rank jump. Was it the benefits power? Recently earned the moniker nextgen main vocal too.
I instantly knew whose name it would be.
So I smiled, wrapped an arm around Heo Yubins shoulder, and patted him.
Congrats, Yubin.
HHuh?
Congratulations. 13th place is none other than Heo Yubin!
Up 7 spots from 20th in the first round.
Now in striking distance of top 10, Heo Yubin cried even harder than Hashimoto Ken.
TTo my team who always believed in unworthy me, all glory goes to you! Thank you!
Finally, the awaited Top 10.
Split screen again this time?
Someone muttered from behind.
Last time, to stir aggro, theyd started 4split screens from Top 10, not Top 7.
But this time, straight to announcement, no split.
10th place trainee. This trainee in the second round....
I turned to look at Kang Siyoon on the opposite side of the set.
He perfectly read my gaze, flashing his signature gum grin and throwing a Vsign.
First round, Kang Siyoon was 10th. Hasnt been called yet, so more likely rank up than hold.
As expected, the benefit worked wonders.
Congratulations, 8th place is none other than Kang Siyoon!
Didnt cross into debutzone Top 7, but entering single digits was encouraging.
To the national managers always cheering me on, and my parents, I want to say thank you....
As Kang Siyoons statement ended, Choi Sia brought up the hottest topic from this global vote.
This votes outcome hinged hugely on fever time activationsits no exaggeration. After a fierce battle to the end, fever time was achieved by several trainees.
Saying this right before 7th means fever starts at 7th?
Didnt think that many hit it.
Wonder how it went....
Question marks popped up among trainees.
Sensing the sets vibe, Choi Sia paused with a smile.
Second global vote trainees who achieved fever time a total of 5.