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BASICS. 

For the purposes of headcanons, there were no votes on the final episode, just a final round of performances geared for the judges to determine positions and capabilities for the contestants as a whole. 

Spots that open in the groups will NOT be reservable after debut. If someone drops they’re simply removed and one can assume an NPC in their place. 

As a result, to avoid confusion, group information and so on will only be listed on this blog. 

Over the next week we’ll be updating this blog in various ways to prepare it for this new phase of the Produce Project. When we have more completed there we’ll let you know! 

As debuted project idols, trainees will be able to purchase more from the shop than they were previously capable of doing, though there are some avenues which we’ll still limit for their future debuts. For instance, brand endorsements will be given to the project groups as a whole, but minor commercials and various photoshoots/spreads/covers could be purchased at this point. 

They are now eligible to participate in the subplot varieties and we’d actually highly encourage it, it’s something that would give them a lot of exposure and be perfectly reasonable given their status. 

You are now able to add exp for the number of episodes you participated in, up to 30 exp for those who were actively involved in all three episodes. (10 for one episode, 20 for two, etc). Link this post on your points tracker. 

GIRL’S DEBUT : PROLOGUE

Debuting under the name Prologue, the female outfit from Produce Project has been noted for their sweet, fresh visuals, quirky charms, and a surprisingly solid vocal line to come out of something that is essentially a popularity contest. A lot of eyes are on Minyoung and Ryu Myungeun in particular, as they proved themselves standout vocalists but neither were included in the recent debut lineup of the 99 group Glimmer. The MSG trainee girls are drawing a lot of attention for their performance abilities and quirky charms, being dubbed stan attractors within the group already. Jiae and Suhee are being seen as well rounded members that serve to anchor the team in the midrange, and Hyejin and Seoyeon boast unique, striking visuals that are drawing attention. The more gossip hungry fans are eager to point out that the fact Minyoung and Ryu Myungeun were left off the 99 Entertainment lineup could mean a few things - either the girls refused the offer because of problems with other potential members or they were actually the problematic contingent themselves and were thus not asked to debut. Those eager to bolster their own individual favorites are quick to point out the perceived kind and hardworking attitudes of the MSG and Midas trainees in comparison, often stating on Pann that they hope a few “rotten apples” don’t spoil the bunch.  The finale episodes drew more support than the prior, as viewers were given a chance to approach the girls as a whole rather than being encouraged to pick out a singular favorite to compare to the others critically, which the staff hopes will reduce the likelihood of single-stans. Bit late for that, probably, but it’s worth a try. The overall positive image and mid to high screentime garnered by the MSG girls has viewers eagerly awaiting a debut from the company upcoming, with some company stans wishing they’d just debut on their own now, particularly given the buzz Eunju has received in the final episodes for being evenly talented across the board in dance, vocal, and rap. 

main vocal - @idmyungeun  main vocal - @idminyoung lead vocal - @idjiae lead vocal - @idsuhee main dance - @idhyejin main rap, lead vocalist - @ideunju lead rap, lead dance - @idhwarin vocalist - @idmeihua vocalist - @idseoyeon

BOY’S DEBUT: PROMO

The boys have faced an uphill battle, for the most part, losing out in votes as an influx of uncle fans assured the girls higher numbers and saved more of them from elimination. With the final roundup leaning heavily on Puck’s vocals, Galaxy fans are both cautiously optimistic and annoyed. With their main vocal, Puck, having shown a lackluster, largely tired performance in the final round, fans and producers alike are worried he’s spread to thin, carrying the weight of the group on his back and still promoting in Galaxy. With Jiho taking on the brunt of the rapping, it stands to reason his other skills would be called into question somewhat, and fans are worried by his weak dancing. Dax presents hope for the group as an anchor point and all around solid member, demonstrating a high performance capability and a solid, unique voice. However, with two of their prominent members already debuted under other groups, fans worry that the split attention will cause trouble, particularly given the high frequency of MSG and Midas promotions, whereas the female trainees that have debuted did so under 99, famed for infrequent promotions. Fans have taken to the boys as an underdog story on the whole, with the show crafting a narrative of struggling, often overlooked boys from disparate backgrounds just trying to make it on stage together. This image has caused a recent influx in pann articles about the character of the boys, often done in subtle or outright comparison to issues raised amongst the female contestants.

REVISED POINTS.

+ 2pp for 400+ headcanon relating to the show. (redeemable once) + 3pp for any 4/4 350+ thread. + 5pp for any 8/8 350+ thread.  + 5pp for any 4/4 350+ thread completed with a muse you've not threaded with before. + 10pp for any 8/8 350+ thread completed with a muse you've not threaded with before. + 10pp for completing a 4/4 350+ thread with each member of your team (all or nothing).  + 10pp for a 3/3 350+ group thread for your entire team. (redeemable once) + 5 pp / 5 sp for first solo prompt.  + 3 pp / 3 sp for additional solo completion of prompts. 

You can redeem points with someone only within the context of one thread. You can redeem points even if your partner for a thread is not able to do so.  Muses that do not complete the minimum 1 prompt will be considered eliminated. 

PROMPTS. 

(INTROSPECTIVE) This introspective should delve into your muse’s feelings on the final episodes, their placement in the group they’ve been assigned, and on any netizen information from the last episode you’d like to incorporate. A suggestion would be to frame it in the context of an “exit interview” for the show.  (GROUP STAGE) This time, the group stage prompt should directly reflect their stage performance. If possible, it would be great to explore this after discussion with the other members of your team! Obviously, they shouldn’t do a flawless job, we should get an idea of where their weaknesses still are, how they work with the group, how they interpret the song, and so on.  (PERSONAL APPEAL) This is your chance to give us something fun to use for the final netizen buzz. We can’t guarantee it’ll all make it in, but we can guarantee we’ll give it a look if we see it linked on your points page. Detail a moment they shined, and how! It can go beyond the purely talent based things; consider Kim Sohye who’s hard work propelled her up the ranks, or trainees with moments that caught attention for things like aegyo, personality, personal stories, and so on. Show us something only your muse has to offer.  (HIDDEN CAMERA PRANK)  With the show wrapping up, all remaining participants were asked to speak to themselves in a mirror, reflecting on their time on the show, their hardships, their feelings about the show ending soon, then end with some encouraging words to themselves for the final round. But little did the participants know, there was someone dressed as a ghost behind the mirror to prank them halfway through their speech by scaring them all for the hilarious reactions!

EVALUATION.

This is a special prompt turned in to the admins as your muse’s fictional "pitch" to the judges. We encourage creativity with this. It can canvass their time in the show as whole, from initial interviews to stages to any controversies they may have experienced. It should be detailed, nuanced, and display the growth of your muse throughout the show, setting them up for their future projection. Consider the image they've hoped to create and the one they now have, to an extent. Consider where you want them to go next. Delve into limitations, faults, and flaws while also outlining strengths. Would they do this again? Do they want to debut in this group at all anymore? What have they learned about the industry through this experience - if anything? How have they come to change their understandings of themselves as an idol and as a person? Has their perception of their own talents changed? Are they willing to sacrifice anything to debut - dignity, dream concepts, personal time, privacy, health? Are they in over their head? Are they still full of dangerous hubris, poised for a downfall? Give us a clear idea of their growth and of what you hope for them in terms of direction. Tell us your grand plan! Anything important to their identity, to their goals, to their future, we want to know it.

500+ words, 5 pp, 5sp. All information will be heavily considered in admin plans for upcoming groups and debuts. Consider this a lot like the image section 2.0, revised with character growth in mind.

GROUP STAGES: UNIT CONCEPT BATTLE.

These songs should not be treated as covers and should instead be understood to be new compositions given to the show for use in the competition. The girls will not film a music video but will be expected to prepare a short teaser on their own, with only a handheld camera provided. Styling and vibes will reflect those in the stages for the respective songs in reality. 

TEAM  PINK.  Song: Loona 1/3-  Love & Live choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m83Z-poMyxY line distribution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Q9fgBgJMM Im Suhee - haesul Ahn Seoyeon - hyunjin Heo Minyoung - heejin, vivi

TEAM YELLOW. Song: yyxy - love4ever choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLIkQSS6bI line distribution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCtkkZw0SI Ryu Myungeun-  chuu, 1/2 gowon Bae Hwarin - olivia hye, 1/2 gowon Zhu Meihua - yves 

TEAM PURPLE.  Song: Odd Eye Circle - Girl Front choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqoZTnnjyPo line distribution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXVbOXsUf8c Han Jiae - kim lip Joo Hyejin - choerry Oh Eunju - jinsoul

TEAM BLUE. Song: MXM - Ya Ya Ya choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1C2zVKq7u8 Paris Gao -  donghyun Go Jiho -  youngmin

- There’s big buzz around Suran after the current center’s evaluation with Yena ended in tears. The mentor displayed her caring, kind personality as she probed into the girl’s hardships, which prompted Suran to tears. Yena inferred the cause to be bullying, which the other girl tentatively confirmed. Of course, this has sparked fans into overdrive, scouring this set of episodes and others for evidence of bullying. Fans of other debuted idols, notably Puck, have begun searching for evidence of similar treatment.  

- There is continued approval for Myungeun for working hard with a good attitude, but questioning her performance, mainly wondering if she can perform to the same level that she can sing. She continues to hold steady in the rankings, with attention being paid to her after sympathy rose for her harsh criticism received on her rapping. Company mate and group member Hyejin received a major boost in attention for her relation to Sooyeon, but as concerns of bullying developed, an interaction with Suran in an early episode is receiving criticism. Further episodes caught her speaking disrespectfully to an older member of the show (Hwarin) in the group dorms and some have begun to label her a fox, though others claim malicious editing. As with all strong visuals she’s getting some flack for being the “hole” of the 99 trainees as she lacks their standout vocal proclivities, but her appearance and charm hold off the brunt of criticism in that respect, aided by her dance/performance.

- The much awaited Cute Team had some clear holes but did their best and put on a solid performance, particularly from the two 99 entertainment trainees. Member Minyoung  showed immense promise with her vocals,  and her weaker dance was quickly overlooked when gifs of her “ending pose” (looking up slightly, a quick hair flick, eyes full of hope and wonder) spread amongst fans of the show.  An inter-company rivalry line is being edited in regarding Minyoung and Suhee as two vocalists; one with stronger power and one with more perceived versatility in performance but less developed live skills.  Both are being examined for potential attitude controversy due to the rivalry editing and the general suspicions arising from bullying rumors floating around on the show, so they should tread carefully. There’s also hints of a rivalry line being edited between Myungeun and Minyoung as two of the more vocal heavy members of the show. 

- Meihua and Hwarin trailed in the Cute Team, though Meihua’s dance break supported a modest boost in attention for the girl due to her acrobatics and youthful charm. Her singing was noted for being a bit shaky, which fans chalk up to her stated worries about stage fright and pronunciation. Her can-do attitude is being heavily praised.  Hwarin’s lamentations about being a rap focused trainee first garnered sympathy but over the course of the episodes fans began to increasingly point out a female idol should generally be prepared to sing and rap in equal measure in the majority of girl groups that have rappers. Her performance ability surprised pleasantly, however, leaving her with room to grow her audience.

- MSG trainee Eunju is an unexpected standout this round, with voters praising her genuine personality, her versatility, and her unique visuals. She’s quickly gathering female fans in particular for her charming ways, and has been commended as one of the more respectful members of the show with an almost “blank paper” image, a little bit silly but endearing. Alongside Myungeun and Suran’s performances vocally, the Charm Team caused quite a buzz for their solid performance thanks to her eye catching opening and closing segments.

- Fans of the Classic Team were angry about the lack of screentime for the members overall, in particular the two Jawbreaker girls. The uneven treatment and editing is angering Jawbreaker fans. Ellie’s ambiguous status in the competition is being pointed out by fans as unfair, citing that upcoming challenges should give her a chance to truly show her rapping, rather than a “girl group rap” style. Others point out being versatile and “girl group style” is the point of the show and that perhaps Ellie’s skill set is too niche for the program, which is rumored to have led to her departure from the show. Their performance was very well received when it aired, though this only further angered fans of the group who felt it was unfair that they were edited out of so much.

- Midas trainees are receiving split attention, with Jiae praised heavily for her work ethic and unique visual vibe, and critics claiming she’s too boring or too bland - too midrange, causing a fluctuation in her popularity and allowing Suhee to surge past her in the rankings for this round. Fans hope she demonstrates a strong side to her character in upcoming episodes. Fans note that Midas idols have intense image management training, and that she’s likely playing it safe due to pressure from her company, which has them counteracting the criticism by praising her professional attitude, even as a trainee. 

- Conversely, after an inadvertent verbal slip up, a few viewers are criticizing Seoyeon’s attitude towards seniors. However, her visuals are garnering attention alongside her performance in the ever-popular Roly Poly, with fans excited to see her taking on the parts traditionally belonging to the center, as she gives a soulful, feminine, graceful feeling they want to see more of. There are high hopes being placed on the upcoming Midas girl group after getting to know them through the show. 

- Puck is getting heavily positive responses after he trained to the point of passing out, clips being passed around on Pann to garner sympathy. Fans of Galaxy were torn internally on whether to request he be taken from the show as it’s clearly taxing and they worry about his treatment there, feeling he doesn’t get the screentime he deserves, but ultimately the consensus is he’s showing Galaxy’s strengths and charms well and they will trust in him.

- Finding a vocal standout in Taekjo gives the mentors higher hopes for a well rounded male unit in the future, pin pointing a rivalry in style, image,and ability between Puck and Taekjo specifically. Rumor has it Puck’s fans may be beginning to dig into Taekjo’s past to look for scandals they can hold up against Puck’s impeccable image.

- Yohan’s harsh treatment of trainees receiving mixed feedback- truthfully mostly negative outside of his fans, particularly as he harshly scolded two of the top contestants (and girls at that)  over the course of the episode. There are many angry uncle fan eyes on him in the coming episodes, and Atlas fans worry this could boil over into a scandal.

- San’s placid personality reveals the true nature of many trainees, as they try to push praise out of him or treat his mentorship too lightly or with disrespect . Fans are calling him the “lie detector” because he exposes the fake attitudes of some contestants, and Olympus’ faithful, highly attentive fans stand at the ready to ruin those they perceive as slighting him.

- High attention has been paid to the Titanium members, finding that they’ve been to the military (mostly) and have excellent manners and respect so far on the show as well as solid skills has fans really anticipating their progress.

- The Force Team troubled with concerns over their weaker vocals but overcame that worry with a strong and charming performance that shows they know how to make the most of their abilities and style a performance that overcomes their limitations. Member Jaehyun gained attention for unexpected vocal skills that he had not had a chance to demonstrate prior and Dax for his stage presence and versatility, though there was a bit of a worry that the two seemed stilted or strained in scenes together.  The other members are regarded favorably on the whole and the group is said to have been the most solid of the male group efforts in this round. Dax in particular is noted additionally for his sociability amongst the other trainees, seeming like a true team player, while Jaehyun is said to exude a solid leader vibe, which left fans quite distraught when Jaehyun withdrew from the show.

- Dax additionally caused a big reaction when he lifted his shirt onstage during his performance, expertly timed for the body-roll section of the choreography. The few girls in the crowd who might not have been his fan already were certainly swayed if the cacophonous screams gave any indication. It was a bold move that showed a playful, mischievous side to his strong performance abilities. 

- Member Aiden was noted for carrying off his parts well, though the mentors worry he is young still and his training time relatively short compared to the other members of his group, which may have caused him to be overshadowed. There are speculations he’ll be put into a group of more similarly aged/experienced trainees in the next rounds to give him a chance to shine.

- In particular, contestant Aroon has found unexpected praise for his attitude and work ethic, with some of his more enthusiastic fans compiling small acts of kindness throughout the series and pointing out his impending debut and how he does not waver in his focus on the show even with that on the horizon. It seems he’ll be quite the stan attractor as he shoots up the rankings. 

MECHANICS.

In order to advance to the next round participants must complete one of the prompts provided, in excess of 500 words if a solo or in the standard 4/4 at 350 a post thread. 

Prompts may only be completed once. 

Prompts and threads are time-locked and must be completed by the end of the “episode”  and must surround activities from this episode and not those prior.

Additional threads centered around this “episode” and completed per requirements (4/4 at 350) are eligible to redeem for PP. 

Remember to check the general mechanics post and page on this sideblog! 

Threads for points must be completed with other members of the show. You’re welcome to bring up Pro.J with other muses in the roleplay but unless the other party is also a participant it doesn’t count towards your project point totals.

Points are cumulative across episodes. A member with 20 points in the first episode and 10 in the second will have a total of 30 points, etc.

CURRENT BUZZ.

Does Jawbreaker have a place on the show? While they were on a similar popularity level to Galaxy, there’s concern that the girl’s new comeback has given them too big of a boost.  In contrast, the stark difference in attention and screen time between Jawbreaker members is criticized in multiple ways. Some common topics are: Suran as the center girl and her dual role in Jawbreaker/Her.oine, Suran’s SNS exposure and Chanel deal, Ellie’s low rankings comparative to other Jawbreaker members (both criticism and praise of skills following) and her slightly controversial choice of audition piece, and Jiahn as a member. In the final case, Jiahn has received a high level of attention from netizens for her precarious place in the Jawbreaker lineup and is under pressure to prove her skills. Rumors of potential discord amongst some Jawbreaker members are beginning to rise, though Suran and Jiahn have demonstrated closeness on the show.

Contestant Myungeun is receiving attention for her atypical background and more mature image, making her a standout from the rest of the 99 pack. 99 trainees as a whole are gaining attention for their cute and youthful images/appearances, leading fans to speculate they’re going to be grouped for a more fresh and cute style upon debut, which would be an unexpected move from 99 Entertainment. (And note, your trainees are not aware of the intended debut plans from 99 Ent in terms of image, etc) Fans note that the trainee group has a number of proclaimed vocalists but has done very little to demonstrate performance or dance skills to this point.

Midas Trainee Jiae’s striking appearance and general polished image, alongside her longterm training and dual focus, have gained her a following and have put a lot of attention on the upcoming Midas girl group as something to look out for. Image speculation is that the group will be a more refined version of Fantasy and expectations are heightened. Fantasy fans are concerned the absence of the girls on the show indicates Midas is putting their eggs in the upcoming group’s basket.

The unexpected fact of the boys receiving lower attention / rankings has fans worrying about the future of boy groups in the industry, or decrying unfair treatment/preferential treatment towards the more marketable female contestants. There are high hopes for them to bring further attention to themselves as the show progresses, and fans of active boy groups are eager to see their cover performances.

Fans are hugely hopeful that this will be Puck’s time to shine and bring some much needed attention to Galaxy, who is currently climbing the charts in part due to Puck gaining them exposure and in part due to the success of their new comeback. Their fresh and boyish image is hitting a strong chord in the midst of the flurry of summer girl group promotions, and fans hope Puck will continue to represent the group well.

Judges and mentors alike are concerned that many of the contestants provided auditions that were strictly single skill (many of the auditions were ballad/stationary covers or rap covers that didn’t demonstrate dance) and are worried about the viability of those trainees  in performance. The general consensus is that those who demonstrated their main skill and dance during the audition realm have put themselves at the front of the pack in terms of perceived skill by the experts on the show, though of course the public may react differently. This is the reasoning behind the more performance and image geared second round. The density of rap based or vocal-light male trainees is a concern for producers at the moment.

Remember out of character the rankings are determined by activity, but in character it comes from votes and judging. Keep in mind also that as with all things Idolize, the muses’ perceived image and skills are at the forefront and popularity resultant from the show will be modest.

PROMPTS.

(INTROSPECTIVE) Reflect on your personal progress and on the rankings from the first episode. Reflect upon moments of criticism from the mentors or moments that might have come across more awkward on screen than intended, and so on. Remember, you are always on camera, which means anything you’ve said in the area in front of another trainee has potential to have been aired, no matter how private you thought it was.

(GROUP STAGES) These are not required to be completed as threads within the groups below, but as always we would encourage it. This episode centers around covering iconic songs from notable groups in the Idolize universe. The mentors arranged teams based on skill sets, balance, and the general image they’d like to see demonstrated by that contestant (at least in the context of this song, though not necessarily in general). Details are below.

(BONUS PROMPT) Pick Me! stage evaluations were completed in the last episode to determine the center for both boys and girls. In the wake of that, reflect on your muses’ feelings about their placement and on the performance / song itself and on the filming of the final stage.

GROUP STAGES.

We linked dance stages so you can get an idea of the choreography clearly since most of you are likely familiar with the songs themselves!

Additional participants over the next few weeks will be sorted into new teams. While this may not fit their image/visuals as well necessarily we’ll do our best to make adjustments as necessary, but it seemed to us to be easier than trying to redo line distributions each time.

Team A. Charm Team. 4Minute - Mirror Mirror

Team A is thus grouped for their atypical but charming visuals and their eye catching strength. These contestants demonstrated high performance capability and an innate ability to draw attention to themselves on stage, be it for visuals or skill. The desire from the judges now is to group those with that standout star quality together and see if they can also adjust their performance styles to work in cohesion, without creating discord or competing for the spotlight in a way that will compromise the overall performance. Being able to work as a team and share the attention is crucial for an idol. 

Song Suran -  vocalist / rapper // gayoon, hyuna (verses) Ryu Myungeun - vocalist //  jiyoon Joo Hyejin - vocalist / dancer  // sohyun Oh Eunju - vocalist / rapper //  hyuna (opening, closing), jihyun

Team B. Cute Team. SNSD - Into the New World The most coveted of the songs based on contestant reactions, the girls were grouped here largely for their visuals alone. With most of the trainees in this group leaning harder into dance than vocals, this stage has been designed to test their abilities to do both, acting as a chance for the girls to display their ability (or lack thereof) to take something familiar and live up to the challenge without relying on a single skill- an idol needs to be the whole package and must draw the gaze of viewers without fading into the group.

Im Suhee - vocalist // jessica, tiffany Bae Hwarin - vocalist // seohyun, sooyoung, sunny Heo Minyoung - vocalist // taeyeon Zhu Meihua - dancer // yuri, hyoyeon, yoona

Team C.  Classic Team. Wonder Girls - Be My Baby Chosen first and foremost of their classic beauty, this group has everything a visual needs to succeed in the current market - long limbs, wide eyes, clear skin, etc. What they haven’t yet done, however, is demonstrate the full range of their skills, with most viewers interested in their visuals more so than their talents. This group has a classically popular concept that the judges hope will allow the girls to demonstrate their hopefully standout individual skills, giving the mentors a chance to observe where their strengths truly lie. 

Kang Jiahn - vocalist/dancer // sohee and ½ sunye Han Jiae - vocalist/dancer // yeeun and ½  sunye Eleanor/Ellie Moon - rapper // yubin Moon Soomi - dancer // hyerim

Team G. Cheer Team.  T-ARA- Roly Poly These girls haven’t yet had the chance to demonstrate to the judges, and the viewers, the unique brightness of their performances. Seeing in them a potential for a quirky, cute image that could canvas multiple genres, if tailored appropriately, the mentors gave them a classic and truthfully relatively easy song, with a bonus of being exceptionally catchy. They’re hoping to give the girls a chance to shine in the upcoming episodes, where screen time hasn’t necessarily been in their favor prior to this point. They’ve been given a great opportunity, though it’s certainly one that could fall short. 

Ahn Seoyeon - vocalist/dancer // jiyeon

Team D. Force Team. MBLAQ - Mona Lisa

With strong vocals and powerful choreography, the judges have placed the burden of proof upon these contestants. Worried that the male trainees may be lacking in viable vocals, they’ve chosen the song to demonstrate the range of talents needed to succeed as an idol, challenging the young men to live up to that standard and prove their capability. With most of the older trainees here, eyes are on them to prove that their hard years of training have been put to good use. There’s a sense of urgency with this group, as if this stage could be make or break.

Kang Jaehyun - vocalist // g.o, seungho Kim Daesung-  dancer/vocalist // lee joon, thunder   Lee Daehyun -  dancer/rapper // mir

Team E.  Bright Team. Teen Top - No More Perfume

For the most part, this group consists of the youthful trainees that leave the judges worried they may not yet have the years of experience and growth behind them that are necessary for a strong debut. With the top male contestant in the group, they’re hoping he can lead the others by example while also demonstrating there’s more to him than just strong vocal capability. They’re handing the boys a challenging song in terms of choreography, which they hope will give them a chance to demonstrate their performance capabilities. 

Paris Gao - vocalist // niel Ha Jaeyoung - vocalist/dancer // chunji Yu Xiaobo -  dancer //  ricky, changjo Im Kyeonghwan - dancer/rapper //  cap, ljoe

Team F. Power Team.  2pm - Heartbeat This group is characterized by those with an intense force and aura about them. With the song possessing a strong masculine energy, the boys grouped here have been put in place with the hopes of demonstrating a strong performance capability. The judges are eager to see these trainees prove their stage capabilities and illustrate their abilities to command an audience with a vocally less demanding set that still requires depth and power, alongside distinctive choreography that speaks to the truly stereotypical idol vibe- powerful, expressive, eye catching. 

MECHANICS. 

In order to advance to the next round participants must complete one of the prompts provided, in excess of 500 words if a solo or in the standard 4/4 at 350 a post thread. 

Prompts may only be completed once. 

Prompts are time-locked and must be completed by the end of the “episode.”

Additional threads centered around this “episode” and completed per requirements (4/4 at 350) are eligible to redeem for PP. 

Example additional thread ideas: backstage before your muse’s audition, watching other auditions, etc.

Remember to check the general mechanics post and page on this sideblog! 

Threads for points must be completed with other members of the show. You’re welcome to bring up Pro.J with other muses in the roleplay but unless the other party is also a participant it doesn’t count towards your project point totals. 

PROMPTS. 

( INTROSPECTIVE ) - Writing from the perspective of your muse having advanced through the audition stage, this prompt can cover dealing with the emotions that come along with advancing into the competition and the preparation for the audition stage and so on. 

( AUDITION STAGE ) - This prompt deals with the process of preparing for, performing, and ultimately succeeding in your audition stage. Feel free to add unnamed company trainees to your “group” for your stage, to do one with other company trainees as a thread, or to complete one as a purely solo endeavor. 

( BONUS PROMPT ) - This prompt option deals with adjusting to the difficulties of living in the trainee dorms. Gender separation is strict and fierce, diets are heavily enforced, activities are monitored, and there is very little down time for participants. Currently active idols are able to leave when necessary for schedules, of course, but beyond that it is very much a “fishbowl” situation: small environment, lots of cameras, lots of observation.

AUDITION STAGES. 

Please remember that Top Tier artists are available to claim from for covers (2NE1, SNSD, Wonder Girls, IU, GDragon, Big Bang, SHINee, 2PM) as well as in-universe popular songs (Poizn’s Love Scenario, Atlas’s I Need U, Daydream’s Glass Bead, CHERRY BOMB!’s Red Flavor, etc) but that solo artists are trickier so consider artists that are more established/classic like Younha or Hwang Chiyeol or even western artists that are popularly covered. 

Claim your audition stage song by submitting the following form to the PRO.J blog

NAME: COMPANY/GROUP: PRODUCE PROJECTS POINTS PAGE: OTHER PARTICIPANTS/PART DISTRIBUTION: SONG CHOICE: