Chapter Eighty-Two: Rude

d it"As Park Shin Hye asked the question that was most pressing in their minds at that moment, Jung Seo-yeong and Kim Ji-won's gazes turned toward Ji-gyung as if they wanted to see right through him."..."!" is a typo.

Upon hearing this name, Kim Ha-yeong couldn't help but stop scrolling through her phone. The impatient expression on her face gradually faded away and she finally turned her head towards the direction of her classmate.

As a half JYP family fan, this classmate of mine has recently gone crazy. These past few days, she's been recommending me this "JYP new generation girl group audition" program called over and over again. She says the competition format is very interesting, the trainees are very distinctive, and the show is great, you know, all that rainbow flattery.

It's a pity that as a Red Velvet fan, Kim Ha-young is completely uninterested in JYP, who has already faded into obscurity. The former popular groups like Wonder Girls and 2PM are all from a bygone era. As for 2AM, she can't even be bothered to mention them.

In recent years, JYP has seen little to no progress. The groups under its banner have been struggling, and the new artists they've debuted haven't fared well either. The recently returned MISSA is doing slightly better in terms of digital sales, but that's about it. Everything else is falling short, with sales figures barely reaching 10,000 units, which is frankly laughable.

Red fans will definitely only fan the reddest person. If there are many who are red, then they will fan the most handsome one. Kim Hae-young this year was directly秒killed because of the smoke Yuan styling in 《callbaby》, instantly fell into the pit, and became a crazy fan of Ji Seong-won, loving the house and the crow also considered the whole group's Alice, as for those obscure groups, she has no interest at all, let alone anything about girl group auditions.

She's a woman, she doesn't go to see handsome guys, what kind of girl group selection would she go to

But since there's Chi Jingyuan...

She confirmed, asking, "XO's Yuan What kind of talent show is that"

"Yeah, Yuan being a judge on this season, I just saw the preview and was surprised."

The classmate nodded in confirmation, pointed at the laptop in front of her and beckoned to her: "Want to come take a look together This episode is really good."

"...Okay." Ji Jingyuan was indeed very attractive to her. Kim Hae-young considered it for a moment and got up from the bed, walking over in slippers while asking,

"How did Yuan become a judge on 《sixteen》 Isn't he from **"

"I don't know, but I guess it's because they have a good relationship with JYP. Maybe the other party invited them first. After all, the two companies cooperated last year... And this time, they are still working with Suzy together. I guess they want to borrow some of the heat from Yuansuzy and "so" last year."

“Huh It's this woman again It’s been so long since *so* aired, and she's still clinging on. I really don't want to see her... And this Pei Suzy woman, she wasn't even that successful as an idol, her skills aren't good either, what makes her think she can be a judge” Although she said that, Kim Ha-young still moved a stool over and sat down, looking at the screen while complaining about Pei Suzy. She glanced around but didn't see Ji-seung’s figure, so she asked, "Hasn't it started yet"

"No, the second task is currently being evaluated and will start soon." The classmate laughed gleefully, as if happy to have recommended another person to support "sixteen". However, she still tried to defend Suzy a bit: "Suzy coming as a judge is okay too, after all, she's a senior within the company. Yuan came too, right..."

What is Suzy comparing with Yuan…

As soon as I heard Jin Ha-young's name, I wanted to complain about Suzy, but halfway through, I remembered that my companion was a JYP family fan, so out of respect for her face, I didn't finish.

Although Ji Jingyuan hasn't appeared yet, since I was bored anyway, I might as well watch this "Sixteen" with her. After all, she's been recommending it for so long.

After watching for a few minutes, I finally saw Chi Jingyuan appear. Kim Ha-young, who had just felt a little bored, suddenly came to life: "Ah! So handsome, so handsome, this denim jacket is super cool!"

And she really looked the part, sitting there like a judge.

Friends had grown accustomed to Kim Ha-young's energetic presence, so they simply gave her a quick glance and a smile before turning their attention back to the first competition about to begin.

She had just finished watching Lee Caiyan get eliminated. It was only the second episode, and she hadn't even had a chance to showcase her own abilities before losing her shot at debuting. Seeing the other girl walk alone into the backstage area really made her feel the harsh reality of this program. She started worrying about whether the trainees she supported would be eliminated this week, and if they could successfully pass these tests and earn their debut opportunity.

She really seems to like the trainee named Tzuyu. Though she doesn't appear on screen much, she seems unassuming and down-to-earth, just like her own personality. Plus, she's very cute and pretty, and she was very charming during the second episode's photoshoot. She's especially likable.

She really hopes Tzuyu can debut.

"This Lin Na-yeon is pretty good, isn't she She just seems different from the others, like she already has that idol aura."

"Vocals are okay, and she seems very confident. She's developed her own stage presence, I think she has the potential to debut."

Because of Ji-sung's appearance, she became interested in watching. After admiring her idol's appearance, Kim Hae-young also started to watch seriously. After watching the first performance by Lim Nayoung, she was slightly surprised. As a longtime Kpop fan, she had a certain discerning eye for stage presence and skill.

After watching for a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Her skill and presence are no worse than some debuted idols. Are the other trainees all this good"

"In that case, this is pretty interesting."

He was just friends but didn't reply. After watching Nayeon's stage, she started to worry about Tzuyu who she supported.

"Ugh... what is this woman singing Her voice is really terrible."

"The pronunciation is also wrong, and it's out of tune haha."

"Her body is so stiff, it's clear she can't handle this style at all. She looks so strange... Compared to Nayeon just now, there's no comparison at all. Her skills are too lacking, how could someone like this debut What's her name again..."

Because of Lim Na-yeon, Kim Ha-young had kindled some interest and watched for a while after the girl who performed next took to the stage. She finally couldn't help but feel the urge to criticize in her heart. Her mouth was like a sharp blade, and in just a few words, she pointed out all the flaws of the other party's performance. The entire performance was ruined, and as she spoke, she even laughed herself, as if watching a hilarious comedy.

Just a friend beside her, however, had a bad complexion and listened to her comments with a stiff expression.

“Tzuyu” After the performance, the two returned to the stage and saw the artist name displayed on the screen. Kim Ha-young spelled out the girl’s name, her voice laced with playful sarcasm: “Doesn't sound like a name from the Peninsula. No wonder she's so bad.”

"...

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When it came to the evaluation segment, as Tzuyu listened to Bae Suzy directly choosing Lim Nayoung and Ji-sung praising and highly commending Lim Nayoung, she picked up a bag of snacks, smiling and commenting while listening: "The gap between this pair is really too big. In terms of strength, performance, even their stage presence, Lim Nayoung is clearly better. Tzuyu is indeed quite tall, but her skills are purely comedic, I don't know why she's even competing against Nayoung"

"And how come, why is Tzuyu 'ajor' and Nayeon still a challenger, hahaha I laughed my ass off, so ironic, this format is really interesting."

"You don't have to look, Nayeon passed with 100% of the votes, even an idiot would choose her, Tzuyu is too bad."

Jin Haiying was very confident. She felt her vision was good, and the gap between the two people was very obvious.

As soon as her words left her lips, Ji Jingyuan on the screen made his choice. Although he praised Lin Naien enthusiastically in front of the camera, he expressed his decision naturally and effortlessly:

"I choose Tzuyu."

"Uh..."

The sudden turn of events left the two people as if they had been struck by a pressure point, completely frozen. The dormitory instantly fell into an eerie silence, and an awkward atmosphere arose, surrounding Kim Hae-yeong. All that could be heard for a moment was the sound of Ji-seong's voice explaining on the laptop screen.

"Hmm..."

After a moment of silence, the first pair had finished their match and left the stage. Only when the second pair took the stage did they seem to recover. Kim Hae-young pondered for a while before swallowing hard and forcing a smile: "Actually, after thinking about it, Yuan makes some sense..."

"Well, you know, we're choosing idols, not singers. For idols, skill isn't the most important factor. This Tzuyu... actually, she's pretty pleasing to the eye."

"An idol's appearance is the most important, and although their singing skills might be a bit weaker, their voice is very pleasant to listen to. Their body might be a little stiff, but it's clear they have a good foundation in dance. Charisma can be trained, just by performing on stage a few more times it will be okay. Then next time, choose a song that suits her style..."

Jin Haiying, in an unusual turn of events, began listing Zhou Tzuyu's merits and strengths, trying to prove the validity and professionalism of Ji Jingyuan's choice as a judge. It was as if all the previous ruthless mockery, sharp criticisms, and condescending remarks towards the wooden-like figure on stage were not from her.

He went on and on, barely getting to see the performances of the two newcomers. Kim Hae-young tentatively looked at her friend beside her: "Looking at it this way, this Tzuyu is still pretty good, isn't she"

"Yeah, I think so too."

My friend nodded in agreement with a smile, not mentioning the awkward experience we just had.

She knew her roommate well. As a huge Yuan fan, everything revolved around her idol. No matter if she understood or not, since the idol said it, there must be his reasons and thoughts behind it. It was totally normal for such a peculiar transformation to happen.

For some reason, although Tzuyu didn't end up beating Nayeon and falling into the 'Or Team' in the end, her supporter felt much better instantly. She wasn't filled with worry and disappointment like before.

"What is this trainee doing Is he crazy hahaha."

"Oh my god, look at Sana's eyes, did you see the way she looks at Yuan That's totally flirting, right It's so obvious! Ai xi... "

This person's singing is good, but their appearance and expressions are really not likeable. They always seem to have a bitter feeling which doesn't suit being an idol. An idol should bring joy and positive feedback to people... Just like Tzuyu.

Next, the two of them walked backward together, seriously observing each group of performers. Every time a group appeared, Kim Ha-young would chatter and comment on their performance, praising and critiquing each female trainee. She would sometimes overturn her previous opinion after Ji Seong-won made a decision, causing both of them to be completely engrossed in the moment.

While friends were smiling and listening, they did not express their own opinions.

Until the end of the third broadcast, Kim Ha-young smacked her lips and gave her opinion:

"Ah, Oppa is still so handsome, and the commentary is especially good, very professional."

As for this program...well, it's quite interesting.

……

The next day, the poorly performing audition show "Sixteen" topped the entertainment section's hot search for the first time since its broadcast. However, the focus of the trending topic was Yuan and Suzy, or Yuan as a judge, with the program itself merely an afterthought.

Because the program didn't really generate much buzz before, JYP didn't do much promotion either. So many people actually weren't aware that Park Ji-sung and Suzy would be appearing as judges this week. Therefore, yesterday's third episode of "Sixteen" didn't see a significant boost in viewership. Although, the ratings saw a sharp increase in the latter half of the show after they made their appearances.

However, today's trending topic attracted many fans of the two contestants, as well as curious onlookers drawn in by the heat and buzz, to watch the replay online. This can be considered the first time that the audition program, which has been airing for half a month, truly entered the public eye.

Some people saw the trending topic and went to watch the replay. They only found out about the show's existence when they saw the title, "Wow, JYP did a girl group audition show when"

And the effect of JYP's effort in inviting Ji Kyeong-won and Suzy Bae as panelists also became apparent. The webpage’s hot searches, online views of the third episode rerun yesterday, and all the trainees who had uploaded self-introduction videos to YouTube before suddenly saw a surge in clicks, and the discussion volume began to pick up, showing signs of heating up. This left JYP feeling excited and surprised; his initial goal was finally achieved.

They were also amazed by EXO, or rather, the popularity and buzz surrounding Ji-won these days.

It's truly a phenomenon where every appearance instantly makes headlines.

However, amidst JYP's excitement and the surge in attention, some negative voices also emerged. The first to be targeted were criticisms regarding the qualifications of Park Ji-won and Suzy as judges, with the argument that the position was very serious and that two active idols were not suitable for judging a talent show.

"It's really hilarious, are there still people who treat Ji Jingyuan as an ordinary idol"

“Those questioning must not have been paying attention to the music industry and K-pop for a while. I suggest they check out EXO’s recent comeback producer lists and songwriters for their hit songs All I can say is that Yuan, with her current level, could easily be a judge for several female trainees, it would even be an honor for them.”

"You think you're not qualified Too bad JYP thinks you are. Besides, if the two companies weren't on good terms now, do you think you could get Yuan** to release someone Don't you know how many shows want EXO Just look at the effect of today's hot search."

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Pei Xiuzhi's words are not commented on...

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Although doubts arose, they were quickly silenced by fans who fiercely defended him with concrete achievements and evidence. Many passersby also expressed that Park Ji-won's role as a judge on this show was completely justified. Although his debut was only three years ago and he is still young, his seniority and status have undeniably risen, placing him beyond the realm of ordinary idols.

Besides this, there are two other highly discussed topics. One is that many people are debating why Ji-sung Choi chose Tzuyu Zhou.

Although it's clear that there is a gap in terms of stage presence, singing ability, and overall talent between the two individuals, Ji Jingyuan chose her without hesitation.

Although he later offered an explanation, this rather superficial justification failed to convince many. While all fans unconditionally follow their idols, some casual viewers felt that his choice was questionable and even directly criticized him, saying he wouldn't be a good judge at all.

And every time this topic is discussed, Tzuyu's name also comes up, and each time it draws people to revisit the stage and search for Zhou Tzuyu on Naver, even making her name a trending topic today.

Although her laughable and stiff stage presence will be seen by more people, her name will also be known by more people. For a talent show, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Apart from that, the hottest topic is 'Nayeon giving Yuan the cold shoulder'.

In the first round of solo duels, after praising Lim Nayoung for a long time, Ji-seong chose Zhou Tzuyu directly, causing a huge gap. This even made Lim Nayoung forget her expression management, and her face turned black in the camera. Her mouth twitched visibly, and her eyes didn't seem very good either.

Although she quickly adjusted her expression, pursing her lips to look obedient and compliant, those few moments from earlier were clearly seen by the audience.

Many people who saw this were immediately angry, thinking that this female trainee was really asking to be scolded. Our oppa went as a judge to give JYP face, no matter if he chose you or not, even if he chose someone else in this situation, they should have humbly accepted it. But you, a rookie who hasn't even debuted yet, dare to show your face like that Whose black face are you putting on Do they really have to choose you

What if we don't exist

Don't you know what Alice represents

"Anything ugly can participate in girl group auditions now, does that tooth look normal It really disgusts me, I just want to smash it with a hammer, can't you get braces first Is this the quality of trainees JYP has now, no wonder the company is so obscure."

"This person lacks any politeness whatsoever. Even trainees who haven't debuted can be this disrespectful towards seniors, especially when they are their judges. Does someone like this even deserve to debut"

“This Nayeon is really annoying. Look at her interviews, she acts so superior. Before going on stage, it feels like she never looked down on Tzuyu, and even said things like 'Tzuyu's stage presence can only be seen as having a pretty face.' It’s pretentious and arrogant.”

"This Nayeon is royalty, right I went back to watch the last two episodes specifically because she had the most screen time and a lot of solo interviews. The result This is how an impolite person behaves"

"Throwing shade at our Oppa's face You stinking XX, girls, let's go after her!"

Because of a poorly handled emoji incident, many fans expressed their anger. Some fervent supporters led the charge, and as a result, personal decorum and etiquette were attacked in the process.

While the number and intensity of the attackers may not be as significant as the previous Irene (裴珠泫) annihilation, this aggression remains just as sharp. Many of the wording and perspectives used are truly something only a person of the same gender could come up with. The level of support these 10th generation girls have for their idol is truly unimaginable.

They were not only discussing this on the forum, but many people also went to the YouTube video of Lim Na-yeon's self-introduction for "Sixteen" and called for her expulsion from "Sixteen."

didn't have many viewers to begin with. The fans accumulated from the first two episodes were almost negligible, and there weren't even a few people who spoke up for her or resisted the negativity. >>>

Even if there were, in the face of today's immeasurable love for Alimentary Paste, it wouldn't likely be a match.

For a while, there was a lot of commotion and excitement surrounding it. However, it also attracted more people to see this topic.

The production team of the program didn't know whether to be worried or happy; they had never been this popular before. The show had reached a new peak since its premiere.

However, their purpose was also achieved, and this kind of thing, besides Lin Na Yeon, wasn't a bad thing for others or even the entire program team. After all, the entertainment industry is not afraid of being scolded, only that no one pays attention.

While some bystanders think it's excessive for a fan group to gang up on an undebutted trainee like this, after seeing Lim Nayoung's scowling video, they can't really say much. After all, the peninsula is a place that places great importance on hierarchy. Even in social interactions, people are very careful about using polite language. If a debuted idol is disrespectful or shows a lack of respect to seniors, it will cause a lot of problems. To say nothing of a trainee.

Although it was just a change in complexion, and it was quickly managed, people can understand that in such a surprising situation, one might lose control. It wasn't a big deal.

But if you really have to get straight to the point, it is indeed considered rude.

Only question is, why did M and JYP not edit out that foreseeable controversial scene during the later check, and even broadcast it specifically.

Could it be that the PD and staff of the program are all new

…………

"Nayeon..."

Outside the bathroom in the Sixteen dormitory, Yu Dingyan knocked lightly on the tightly shut door, his voice a worried whisper:

"Are you alright"

"Don't cry..."

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