Chapter 64
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 64
Chapter Title Fandom Frenzy and Concept Battle
As soon as Idol Training Simulation Episode 8 wrapped up, Bluebird was flooded with more posts than ever before.
There were just too many topics to talk about.
Unexpected ranking shifts.
The importance of triggering Fever Time.
And standout trainees worth watching.
The realtime trends were completely dominated by Idol Training Simulation, a testament to its massive ripple effect.
video CoolCatNyan killing it on stage lately JiYunCheol
No cap, Ive watched this clip like 500 times today already
Just give this song to Yuncheol already? Pls
video Hands down the best ending pose Karis KarisVonWalden
Fuck, Id give him everything except Dokdo
Take his passport too
Those eyes are insanely sexy?? Add a tiger to the Karis moe art
photo Baby chick Heo Yubin on the verge of tears from shock after rankings HeoYuBin
I was so worried hed drop this time Good job, Yubin
I have things to say but hes too baby so Ill stay quiet...
There arent many kids with such a clear onoff switch lol so adorable
It wasnt just Bluebirdreactions exploded across other communities where fans were starting to gather.
Tteolgyu beating Peggingi in individual votes? Never saw that coming lololol
26yo used trainee 17yo hidden trainee god move
Tteolgyu stans allied hard with other fandoms this time so yeah, hell tank right after voting ends
Personal take New group with a 26yo used member instant flop
Public opinion says Tteolgyu debuts for sure rn
Still, even if Tteolgyu debuts hell go straight to military so its like no member anyway fine
Army head is just bullshit no matter how you slice it
Reverse Beanlol as expected our Kongkingi holding 1 uwu
Kongkingi should lock in 1 and snag center at debut
Kong stans... pls go lurk in your own gallery
Sure after your Kongkingi snags 1 hes only 140k votes ahead of 2 Tteolgyu what a bubble lentil bean
Sjas ranking this fucked up is wild af
Honestly expected him to skyrocket off visuals but suddenly dark Sma stans multiplied like crazy
Yeah vote gaps show 13 basically tied? Sja era incoming
First Kong stans now Sma bugs too fml
As expected, the buzz centered on the top ranks with the most dramatic changes.
Ji Yuncheols drop after generating huge hype from the start.
Chae Eungyus strong showing despite being dismissed as a used idol.
And Karis von Waldens explosive rise.
Separately, one more trainee was drawing attention for different reasons.
But why is Chihwa dropping already? Didnt even hit 1 fever this is surprising
Used from last survival, itd be funnier if he climbed higher
During Af1 he did the tragic leader arc early for sympathy sales then flopped hard with nothing new same shit
Chikingi just has zero presence... used on survival but no clue how to play the game
Why Chihwa tho?
Said hes from Estonia under Sma and someone thought thats America? Total airhead
Doesnt she think Philadelphias a country?
Baek Sihwa, whod dropped two spots from 4 in the first ranking.
Everyone had expected a solid fanbase given her long trainee period and past survival show appearances.
But her momentum just wouldnt build, and she failed to trigger Fever Time.
Compared to the unbreakable Top 3 concrete wall, it was a standout flop.
With a top debut contender like Baek Sihwa losing steam, the 57 spots looked set for another shakeup.
Debutzone Top 7 hopefuls kept getting mentioned too.
Debut lineup main dance has to be Kang Siyoon... Even if they dance the same, shoving in ratioruined Hwidong would make group shots gross af. Peggingi and Kang Si center mandatory
Kang Si height?
182
Anything over 181 autowin
photo Did a quick poll here and slapped pics on it but its pure visual picks so its like Voiceloids about to voice it... Put in Yeokingi
Debut means 3 mins straight of Yeokingi parts
Spare Yeo stans
13th this time aint bad yy lets pool votes for Yeokingi
When it came to filling gaps in the debut lineup, Kang Siyoon and Heo Yubin were always included.
Main vocalists were rare gems in any audition, just like always.
Fans were screaming not to miss a trainee with aboveaverage visuals and composing skills on top.
And Idol Training Simulation Episode 8 drew eyes beyond the ranking reveal.
I usually hate midepisode filler but this sports day was hilarious lolololol had one weeb in it so peak comedy
The sports day footage, shot purely for padding runtime.
Trainees showed fierce determination toward victory, delivering impressive showdowns.
Especially Karis von Walden, who ditched his usual calm demeanor for hypedup, passionate competitionright at the center of the buzz.
Captured Sma armwrestle veins down to the nano level fr
Isnt Sma like Tteolgyu, total chill zero fuks given vibe?? Provoking opponents nonstop to tilt them why so funny lolololol
Like pentup competitive streak exploded mixed with weeb speech patterns
??? I see... your levels... Pathetic enough to kill me.
Need to check how many OTTs Karis subs to fml
Armwrestle was hot at least but princess protect was the real lololol Karinses dressed like total princess then charges like a general fml
Karinses real
lololol Yuncheols face then? Kid was deadpan all survival but legit sensed death
Even as event footage, their allout effort was a joy to watch.
Fun to see a fresh side of Karis.
This kind of positive reaction dominated.
But the sports day clip gave malicious solo stanswhod gone quiet latelya perfect excuse to rear their heads.
Karno stans got legit brain issues... Sucking off that cringy weeb concept as funny future of ROK looking bright ᴗ
Calling him prince this prince that so he thinks hes a real rofan char fml purge them
Must not yield victory to such lowly things straight outta trash webnovel wondering what he reads for concept research lol
Saw him halfass banmal at a hyung 6 yrs older and giving advice, had to doubletake. This fuckers gonna critique seniors postdebut if he doesnt like em
Tteolgyu looked pissed too but last chance so forced chill tragic
Coming to our country for cash then bitching at localsseniors? Only Karno
Couldnt contain his excitement, spat orders and pushback.
Winlust or not, straightup rude.
Perfect fodder for Karis von Walden haters.
Sports day wasnt long anyway.
Edited down to a brisk 1015 minutes.
Karis von Waldens screentime wasnt overwhelmingly huge either.
But his skyrocketing rank, hot on Top 3s heels.
That unnatural momentumhad to be stopped somehow.
Layered with his rising popularity, it woke the malicious solo stans vigilance.
Checkers in survivals were routine, as always.
But overtheline attacks in plain sight, plus toxic opinions creeping into the light, spelled a massive war brewing.
The clashing opinions around Karis von Walden were basically a storm on the horizon.
photo Disneys next princess confirmed as Karinses...
Your quotes are all hate and you aint deleting? For Kariss sake lol
All anon quotes how tf I know? If youre so bold come to main acc and DM or quote publicly
Fans were deep in this messy chaos.
Meanwhile, at the Idol Training Simulation set, a brutal psychological war was unfolding among the trainees.
Get a good nights sleep, everyone?
Yes!
The trainees gathered in the auditorium answered with lively voices.
But it wasnt as thunderous as before.
Only 28 left out of the 96 who once filled the place.
Choi Sia smiled faintly as she explained the third round.
The theme for Idol Training Simulation Round 3 is Concept Battle. With the final stage approaching, trainees must show the National Managers a solid concept they can pull off. Weve got five songs prepared by top domestic composers just for you. Lets check them out.
A video played on the screen at the front of the auditorium.
1. Future EDM DeeperDeeper
The first track featured striking EDM swelling amid rhythmic backing.
Medium tempo so not super fast, but the 6member pathswitching choreography and highrange chorus looked tricky.
Good song but high notes.
Like the choreo.
2. Synth Pop Starburst
The second brimmed with crisp energy.
Synth pop genre toomood shifts wildly depending on composition.
I replayed my longheld plan while soaking in the addictive melody.
If the rest are the same, I can stick to the original plan.
Next came punk pop, RB pop, and deep house tracks.
Exactly the third round team mission songs I remembered.
All identical tracks meant personnel assignment would likely match last time too.
Five mission songshear them well? Think about your top pick and the genre that suits you. Now for team selection rules.
As soon as Choi Sia finished, staff started handing out papers.
HalfA4 sheets printed with Pick one song you want!
Pick one song?
Whats this?
Too simple?
Trainees tilted heads at the papers, so Choi Sia elaborated.
Write the one song you want most from what you heard. But what if too many pick the same?
Yes.
Then, priority goes to trainees with higher 2nd ranking positions. In short, among those picking the same song, lower ranks get naturally pushed out.
What?
Trainees eyes widened in real time hearing Choi Sia.
Ignoring it, she pressed on.
Pushed trainees wait till all songs are assigned. Once done, leaders of understaffed songs pick from leftovers. Priority still by 2nd ranking order for leaders.
Wait. Hold up.
If highranks pick my song, Im autobumped.
And if bumped, cant even choose next song myself?
How do we even...
The auditorium buzzed instantly.
The cutthroat mind game had begun.