NOVEL NEXT Chapter 91
After the performance of the [Glide] team ended, countless posts flooded the ‘Jeon Ha-rang 3’ community at a speed that couldn’t keep up with the engagement.
Among them were posts mixed with competition from other fandoms, particularly the two largest fan groups known as ‘Do-hee’s Crew’ and ‘Sara’s Crew,’ but most were compliments from people enjoying the high-quality stage.
– Do-hee’s Crew: “Look at them covering this lol. Center greed is overflowing, such a greed pot lol.”
– Gu Eun-hee: “Do-hee can’t hit the high notes lol. Just a legend.”
– “The song is so good lol, but it has a sad vibe at the end ㅠㅠ.”
– “Wow, I watched it drooling. I get why my puppy drools in front of its chew toy lol.”
– “Sara’s high notes are insane lol. Live performance breaks through the AR lol.”
– “The moment Chae-rin asked me to trust her, I just believed. I’ll trust only Chae-rin for life, you better take responsibility, sis.”
– “They specialize in being pretty… they specialize in being pretty… they specialize in being pretty… they specialize in being pretty…”
– “[Center Topist Do-hee] was the most breathtaking moment ever ㅠㅠ so thrilling.”
– “Is Do-hee a stage genius??? The calm before her part, clapping, + a wink, every expression, Do-hee is completely born to be an idol; she must have been born under a tree ㅠㅠ.”
– “Hana shows off her dance lol, it’s art.”
– “I was worried about Seo-yoon’s small part, but it still lingers in my mind ㅠㅠ so crazy.”
– “Even without the main vocal, Sara is just crazy lol. With that face, that vocal power, and that tone, it’s just unfair lol.”
As the viewers were still immersed in the lingering effects of the [Glide] team’s performance, the [Brighten Up] team’s stage began.
Their practice process was similar to that of the [Glide] team, but the reactions on stage were markedly different.
The genre of the song was funky rhythm dance pop.
– “Harang tore it up! I ripped my pants! My mouth is torn!”
└ “This is really boring.”
– “Na-eun suits a pure look better ㅠㅠ.”
└ “So sad she got pushed out ㅠ But I think she’s pretty decent; it’s just that the image is so fixed.”
– “This group doesn’t quite match the image except for Jeon Ha-rang. The first-time muggles watching the live broadcast will probably lean all towards the Glide team. But I’m picking Na-eun.”
– “Isn’t Hwang Yeon-ha 25? Why does she look so young and cute? I wonder if it’s because she’s short.”
– “Surprisingly, Ye-eun seems to fit in a bit? There’s an aura that came from tier 5.”
└ “I agree, Ye-eun’s awakening mode. It’s like she smoked a cigarette in the bathroom.”
Funky rhythm.
The beat was strong and extravagant, suggesting a vibrant style.
Thus, aside from songs combined with retro or high teen concepts that give off a light escapist vibe, most funky rhythm songs tended toward girl crush or sexy themes.
Except for the song that gives off a light departure vibe, most funky rhythm songs were closer to girl crush or sexy genres.
[Shine On] is also a typical girl crush concept song.
The kitschy and powerful girl crush choreo clearly distinguished between members who stood out and those who didn’t.
Still, the stage of the [Shine On] team ended with positive feedback, affirming that the song was good.
To resume the live broadcast, MC Jin Tae-seop ascended as participants intermingled while descending the stage.
“It was truly a ‘Debut Evaluation’ fitting for a final stage. Did you all enjoy it?… Yes! It seems everyone had a great time!”
Participants prepared for the last fan song stage.
The MC interviewed trainers to buy some time.
Then, shifting the mood, the MC began with a serious tone.
“Alright! Now, a truly important announcement. There’s a major piece of news! Do you all know what it is?”
A sound like a scream erupted from the audience.
– Name!!!
– Group name!!!
“Yes! It’s the GROUP NAME! Many fans have suggested a lot of names through the Jodal3 website!”
Like usual survival programs, ‘Jodal3’ held a contest to decide the debut group name.
However, there was a problem in the selection process.
There was no ordinary group name.
‘Jitdol3,’ ‘Daedil Girl (K-Pop Girl Group that Rocks Korea)’
‘Nusodal (Someone’s Precious Daughters)’
‘Hongik Ingan (Having a Good Mind)’
‘Face (Participants are Pretty),’ ‘Poca Chip (Delicious),’ and more.
In the end, the production staff decided on a unique manipulation.
Excluding viewers’ opinions, the group name was selected through an internal meeting.
“There’s a saying in English-speaking countries,” the MC pointed at the screen.
A white phrase floated up with feathers on the black screen.
[I’m in Seventh Heaven.]
“The group name is hinted at in the two songs used for the debut evaluation.”
“[Rush to Flight], [Shine On].”
“A moment when the girls who’ve rushed to debut take flight.”
“And the moment when seven girls shine.”
“Now, I will reveal the group name!”
With the MC’s words, the crackling white phrase distorted and changed.
[The 7th Heaven. I am ultimately happy.]
The text spread with a heavenly light.
The white text “HEAVEN” soared into the sky.
The vowels E and A disappeared, leaving behind the shining HVN.
The three consonants cleverly overlapped to form a crown shape.
And the seven dazzling stars combined to draw an S, resting atop the crown.
– The ‘7’ ‘guardian angel’-like girls who will bring ‘ultimate happiness’ to the fans.
– SEVEN + HEAVEN
– [SAVEN]
“The name of the girl group with the Chusers is! It’s Seven!”
– SAVEN…?
– Wut, that’s a hilarious disaster, lol.
– Sounds like a Maple Guild name, seriously;;
– SAVEN isn’t bad, though? Seven…
– The meaning is okay… hmm…
– SAVEN, seriously, don’t make me mad, M-web, lol.
– Haha, they’ve already been nicknamed the “Shibuns,” how funny!
– SAVEN SAVEN, the more I read it, the more it sounds alright?
– I like that the logo looks like a crown.
– Should’ve just gone with “Nuso-daughter,” less hate since she’s someone’s precious girl.
– But anyway, group names become familiar eventually, haha.
Viewers showed confusion at the unfamiliar group name, each reacting differently.
But with the MC’s timely commentary, the viewers’ topic of discussion shifted instantly.
“Current time is 9:18, live text votes have surpassed 800,000!”
– Crazy, 800,000? LOL.
– Didn’t season 2 reach 900,000 around this time?
The boy idol group was born in the explosive season 2.
Typically, the main viewing and consumer demographic for idol programs is mostly female, so the similar figures to the boy competition in season 2 showed just how much buzz this girl group survival was generating.
– Jackpot, lol. I thought they’d flop in just episode 1, but these kids were legendary.
– For real, I had no idea it would turn out like this, starting from the hype of the big four agencies to Do-hee, lol. It’s an unprecedented season.
“To those Chusers who haven’t voted yet! If you want your favorite trainee to debut, please vote carefully.”
The MC encouraged voting once more.
Footage of season 1 and 2 debut idols and trainers participating as special guests mimed voting, hastening toward the final debut group announcement.
The viewing screen rushed towards the final debut group announcement.
And then, the MC took over.
“Before the voting closes, the 13 participants have prepared a special stage to repay the love of their supporters! Let’s meet them right now!”
As the MC finished speaking, a VCR appeared on screen.
It was a set that looked just like the corridor of the set from the first day of recording.
But the view felt strangely unfamiliar.
– Is this the first recording video?
– What’s going on?
– Wait, did they film this on the first day?
The trainees were lined up, looking at the camera.
Just like the first recording, everyone was wearing their title uniforms.
And the softly arranged title of ‘Fell for You’ began to play.
[Hello. This is Kim Na-eun from Topist!]
[I’m ALF Park Ye-eun!]
[Fighting! This is Jeon Ha-rang from Haru Entertainment!]
[Hehe, hello! This is Do-hee Lee from Topist!]
The trainees shouted what they had said when entering on the first recording day.
They greeted in order and stepped out of the camera’s view.
It was a déjà vu, reminiscent of entering the first recording set.
– It seems like it’s really ending now ㅠㅠㅠ
– Something feels off…
One by one, the participants disappeared from the screen, accompanied by a ballad-style arranged background track.
An overwhelming display of emotions rather than logic and coherence.
But during the live broadcast and final stage, sensitive viewers felt a lump in their throats as their picks greeted them.
After all the trainees finished their greetings and vanished,
The camera turned back.
What appeared on the viewing screen was the trainees’ backs walking toward the stage as the backstage screen opened.
The cheering audience was also captured in the frame.
The participants’ backs and fronts alternated on the screen.
The scene returned to the front stage.
It captured Eun Se-ra standing at the center as the prelude of a new ballad fan song began. The participants picked up their microphones and started singing.
[Even the newly blooming petals
Make me think of you
Listen to this song]
The trainees sang their parts while smiling brightly towards the audience.
[Even if the petals fall,
Your touch that connects my heart,
You, the one and only,
Moves me.]
However, as the lines progressed, tears began to well up in the trainees’ eyes.
There were also several trainees who let tears roll down their cheeks.
In the midst of it all, Do-hee maintained her bright smile while singing her part, as if she was keeping her promise with Kim Na-eun not to cry. It seemed like she was just enjoying the stage.