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Let’s start with Team A as usual. I had mixed feelings about this team, mostly because I’ve never tried to hide my disliking of a certain member here. While he turned me off of the group, I still do especially enjoy the rest of the members! In the last episode, we really got to see Jinhee shine as a dancer and leader, but with this performance, I realized that her vocal ability is really average… I guess it’s okay because she’s such an extraordinary dancer. I was shocked with her wig though; was she trying to be Hannah Montana or something? It was kind of lame. If you’re going to go for pink hair, commit to it like Junmyeon and Jonghyun did instead of doing some odd wig show. I’ll be honest, a lot of this team didn’t leave an impression on me, which is sad because last week I mentioned how amazed I was by Jeno and Hyunjin’s dancing. There was nothing special about the choreography. I have to say though, Hyunjin articulates very maturely for such a young kid. His speech inspired me, and if he were to grow older and join an idol group, that’s some leader-worthy pep talks right there. He also pulled off a tough rap decently, so I think I like this kid. I was relieved when Jeno was eliminated rather than him (sorry, Lee Jeno!) I thought Jonghyun should have been the one to go home instead, but I’m not exactly going to she tears over the decision.

Team B was… such a mess. While Guanlin was cute with his heavy accent, he impressed me with how much his pronunciation while rapping had improved. It wasn’t perfect, but it was certainly better than before (and maybe even better than my Korean had been within the first few months of moving here).  Kim Bora really deserved the leader title here, and I hate this whole “leaders can’t be repeated” because obviously, if you appoint someone who’s unfit to lead, your team is screwed. God, my blood has never boiled more than when I saw Junhoe’s attitude. Being a group leader is no joke, but he treated it as if it didn’t matter? I wanted to slap him and send him off the show. When you’re an idol, you can’t act like that, especially in the public eye. There’s a fine line between being mysterious and being a dick, and he crossed that by miles. I’m happy Bora whipped him into shape, but even then, to me it felt like he was trying to have all the spotlight. Besides that, I felt bad for Donghyun and I hope his foot is okay. He really can’t dance though, so thank God they did an easier choreography (yet he still managed to mess that up but whatever). Oh, I almost forgot to mention Wonwoo LOL! Seriously, he got no screen time and he has negative stage presence, so can you blame me? I was hoping for him to get eliminated this week, but then this team ranked 3rd… I was disappointed. I don’t think that weak performance deserved to rank that high. The song choice was fun though.

Team C… Okay, this is going to sound real bitchy, but like, has anyone else noticed how weirdly Yoongi talks? It stuns me every time, and I know it’s not his fault, but sometimes I just want to plug my ears when he opens his mouth. I was pleasantly surprised, though, to see him evolve from an awkward guy begging Hyuna for help, to a proper leader. Though, she carried him through it like a baby, but still, he was standing on his own two legs by the end. Speaking of Hyuna, can she just stick to rapping instead of mediocre singing? I know people were freaking out about it but she’s really just… LOL. I’m really glad Minhyung got eliminated this week. Compared to the rest of his team, he’s so lacking, and I hate using age as an excuse, but he was too young and immature to be in the competition. There are others around the same age, but they have mental maturity, whereas this kid runs out when he gets frustrated? He would never last long in the industry with that mindset. I hope he fixes that before trying again. Other than that, you know I just have to comment on Kim Doyeon. She looks like a natural on stage, and she really has it all: a pretty face, perfect proportions, charisma, vocal ability, and she’s a good dancer. Share that, please, Doyeon? As for Moon Bin, I think he deserved more screen time. Maybe he’s just boring, I don’t know, but I was sad. He has a lovely voice and stage presence. MNET, do the kid some justice!

You guys probably know that one of my least favourite contestants was in Team D. Yes, I’m talking about Minatozaki Sana, and this episode really didn’t give her a redemption arc in my heart. She still has an attitude about losing out to someone else on her team and doesn’t even try to hide it. It just makes the whole team atmosphere feel awkward when she sulks, and it made me uncomfortable to watch. Even when Haknyeon tried to cheer up (so sweet, by the way, and was he flirting a little or am I imagining things?) she was so… I don’t want to dislike her. Sana is a good dancer, but she just feels really fake and bratty. Pfft, and MNET tried to edit Yerim to have that personality but they edit Sana so you feel bad for her. I won’t be fooled though. This team also had another case of poor leadership. Jungkook had the title, but he treated it exactly like that—as if it was only a title and didn’t hold any responsibility. I’m pretty sure I said this last time, too, but he has no stage presence whatsoever! As a dancer, that’s so vital, and it’s probably the biggest flaw to have. I wasn’t surprised to see him eliminated. Oh, and Choi Youngjae… He’s such a good vocalist, but he can’t dance, so I wonder why the team chose such a dance-centered song. On a happier note, Longguo’s cat is so cute. Him and Haknyeon being cat ladies made me smile because it’s so relatable and their friendship is adorable. I really like Joo Haknyeon. He’s a flower, quite fitting with the concept. Not only was he a sweetheart to every contestant on the team, but he also gave his best. Even though his nose bled, he kept practicing by himself to make sure his performance was perfect. I’m amazed.

I don’t really have much to say about Team E. They barely had any screen time. There wasn’t anything memorable from these participants (whether scandalous or not), despite the fact that they chose such a powerful song. Maybe that’s where they went wrong. Choi Yoojung danced and rapped well, Kyungri held her own while dancing and singing. Lee Luda was really naive at the beginning, thinking the dance would be easy. At least she wasn’t the worst dancer in the group though—I think she’s rather average, enough to blend in. Plus, she doesn’t need to dance when she can sing like a goddess. Taehyung was really lacking. He was an okay leader, but all he can do is rap. His dancing was atrocious; why did he agree to such a hard choreography anyways? Personally, I think he should have been eliminated instead of Juyeon, because out of everyone, Juyeon was the most well balanced in every aspect. I’m sad to see him go, and I wish him the best of luck.

Can we just talk about Team F’s introduction? Ha Sungwoon called himself “bananappa” and that made me cringe so hard. Was he on crack? LOL kidding, but seriously. That’s so weird. His nickname aside, I think he made a really good leader. The thing with Sungwoon is that he really supplied a positive atmosphere with the group. Watching their interactions, you could see they were genuinely happy and friendly, whether they were practicing or not. It was quite refreshing, really, which I guess is why they gave themselves the name “Fresh and Fruity” or whatever it was. I’d like to see this group of people debut together, in all honesty. They have a good balance: Sungwoon as the main vocal and leader, Mingyu as the main rapper, Jinsoul and Yerim as lead vocals and dancers. It’s also a perfect ratio of females to males, so they could be kind of like the co-ed group KARD? Anyways, there’s not much to say about them because they were so good and I really enjoyed the performance (another story within a choreography, Sungwoon seems to be good at that). I definitely think they could have been third place; I don’t know what’s wrong with the CEO’s. The dance to Shine isn’t all that hard. Rather than being a good dancer, you just need charisma to pull off the trendy moves in the chorus, and everyone in this team (especially Jinsoul) have enough. Shout out to Yerim, though, who MNET decided not to evil edit this time, instead cutting her out completely. We see you and your hard work. All in all, I thought this team was doomed since Lee Minhyuk pulled out of the competition last minute (you’re really going to let your group members down? Okay), but they did well.

Buckle in for the wild ride that Team G will take you on. I really wasn’t ready. So, there’s an obvious elephant in the room: Lee Sungyeol. In my last post, I talked about how I thought he was too old to be an idol now, and I still stand by it. If anything, this episode only solidified my opinion. Really, what kind of an aspiring idol has a fucking kid? And he so shamelessly showed it off on television for the whole nation to see. Has anyone ever seen an idol that’s freshly debuted, have a toddler? It’s insane! If you have one, at least try to hide it. Already, his age sets him apart from everyone else, along with his lack of skill (Sungyeol is an average singer at best, he can’t dance, and he barely has stage presence). But like, dude, you really want to pursue a career as an idol when you have a kid to take care of? You’ll have no time for the kid, will barely see them, and idols don’t exactly make the most money unless you hit it big, which he definitely can’t do. You need a steady, reliable source of income or else your kid will suffer. Kick him out of the show already!

Now, we’ll tackle the next problem of this team: Kim Chungha. I was really rooting for her, but she’s not much different from Sungyeol. She so blatantly exposed her relationship with Koo Junhoe, as if she wanted to brag? I know she was crying and all, but at least call a female friend and vent! Or if it’s a male, let it be someone who’s not a contestant! Or vent away from the cameras—this is ridiculous. I’ve never been so speechless. And all this after seeing Junhoe’s slacking off makes me wonder, was he late because he was fucking Chungha in the bathroom or something? LOL! They both lost my support. Soojin was my favourite leader out of this episode; she showed dedication to helping Sicheng with his vocals, while still keeping it light and fun. She can dance and sing as well, which we all know I love a woman with many talents. Sicheng was a really good dancer as usual, and Somi too (both their vocals are still lacking though so I hope they work on that). The performance was good overall, so I’m okay with them ranking second. By them, I mean Sicheng, Somi, and Soojin: the three S’s. The other two are such a big NO from me.

I can’t dwell too much on Team H. Not only am I exhausted and sleep deprived, but my heart broke with this team (I think you guys know why). Yongsun seemed to be a really good leader. She’s very funny and likable, not afraid to make a joke out of her weakness in dancing. Plus, she’s one of the best female vocalists on this show. Her and Daniel dancing together was hilarious, I have to admit. They have good chemistry as, like, the Beagle Line of a group. I was also surprised that everyone on this team can play instruments? It’s a coincidence you don’t really expect, and the fact that they utilized this surprise is so surreal to me. I don’t know why. I think it’s because I have a thing for bassists and Kang Daniel plays the bass (what fate is this)? And the bass line for Deja Vu is so sensual—control yourself, Naomi! Can you imagine my reaction to Hyunjung and Daniel acting all cute and flustered together like some puppy love? I almost cried. Almost. Maybe if I learn to play an instrument he will love me too? No hard feelings though, Hyunjung. You’re too talented for me to hate, and you’re pretty. If you make Kang Daniel smile and I get to see that smile, that’s all that matters. Anyways lol that hug and his blush. Wow, the kids on the MGA’s are really acting wild, aren’t they? I hope they all clean up their acts, or at least make it less obvious, by the time they become idols. Overall, this team’s performance was good and faintly reminiscent of H.A.M, so I believe they deserve their title as first ranked for this week. It was something new, something unexpected, something covertly sexy that I really enjoyed (rest in peace to Minho, though, who got no screen time despite killing the rap, the dance, and being super attractive).

I guess that’s all for now, guys! I’ll try not to be as late with my next post, though I can’t make any promises with how hectic work is at the moment. This was also fairly rushed, but I hope it was worthwhile! If not… Well, then, feel free to exit my blog. To those that enjoyed my thoughts, feel free to follow me on twitter @naomiwj and send in your reactions, opinions, and/or fangirl with me !!!

Thanks for reading, fellow netizens! See you next week!

So, as expected, Team A got the most screen time, but what else do you expect when Kim Junmyeon is in the group? I guess most participants must pray every night for the opportunity to be grouped with him because that means more screen time (or less, depending on how you look at it, because the rest of “Little Star” were definitely overshadowed). Honestly though, this team was pretty crowded with charismatic members; Junmyeon aside, they also had Kim Jonghyun who played the harmonica and did that awkward introduction in episode two. They also had Guanlin, the kid who sang the TMNT theme song. I’ve heard a lot of people are keeping up with him for that.

Kim Jonghyun seemed very leader-like. He took care of his team well and lead them to the best of his abilities, so I have to wonder why Junmyeon got more screen time than him? I’ll be honest here. I don’t see the hype over Kim Junmyeon. Yes, he can sing, but Lee Juyeon has arguably a better tone, so I’m glad he got more lines in the performance. The rare times Juyeon went out of tune were forgotten with the way he was easily able to follow the choreography, compared to the majority of the group (Kim Jonghyun was working it too! I really like this leader-rap-dance position thing he’s got going on). But really… Vocal ability is all Junmyeon has besides being a pretty face. I wish they’d show a little less of him and more of the other participants—like, we get it, he’s good looking. And that young kid, Lai Guanlin, I was really impressed with how well he kept up. Though it may be too soon for him to break into the industry (he needs to hone his skills more, and perhaps learn the language too), he’s got potential. However, I personally don’t think he should have made it this far.

The other rapper, Kim Taehyung, I gotta say… I was blown away. He really has that stage presence that comes with being a rapper, complete with the whole tongue thing and everything. It’s wild how he can go from a high-heel donning prince to a monster on the stage. Versatility within groups is really important, with the amount of different concepts you might be forced to try. Kim Taehyung could easily pull off any.

To be honest, I was a little… Flabbergasted? At Team B’s name. Surely, they could have been more creative than just “Milkshake” so that kind of put me off for their performance before it even started. One thing I have to get off my chest is how fucking gorgeous Kim Doyeon is. I think her looks only fortify her stage presence, and despite her tall height, she’s still an absolute goddess when it comes to dancing. Just like Kim Taehyung, she did a 180 with her attitude as soon as the performance started. She’ll get far, mark my words.

I was intrigued, to say the least, while wondering how they would masquerade Yongsun’s poor dance skills. She’s not as bad as Lai Guanlin, but still. In a team full of dancers, she was expected to drag them down, but she surprisingly kept up with the rest of the group and had an error-free performance! Props to you, Yongsun, and her high note seriously gave me goosebumps.

As the only boy in the group, Joo Haknyeon was bound to turn some heads, right? But it’s not only the fact that his masculinity stuck out like a sore thumb alongside such pretty girls. He’s quite the charismatic character and I was awestruck at how perfectly he delivered a GIRL GROUP song. His dancing was smooth and powerful, and I hate to say this, but he recited that rap better than the original artist.

Now, let’s talk about that moment between Minatozaki Sana and Bae Joohyun. Did anyone else notice Sana sulking after not being awarded the title “Leader?” I don’t know why, but it seriously bugged me. If she really wanted the position that badly, she should have fought for it instead of throwing a silent tantrum. Don’t get me wrong, she seems like a sweet girl (her comforting Yongsun had me tearing up a little) but even afterwards, she was always acting as a co-leader, of some sorts. Overall, Joohyun was a better dancer and was able to lead the team well. I think Sana should be glad that they completed the stage well and next time, if she wants something, she has to speak up and fight for it. That, or get over it. Acting passive aggressively is just a big no-no from me.

If you’ve been keeping up with my tweets, you’ll know that Team C had two of my favourites: Jin Longguo and Kang Daniel. I was super excited for this team and their sexy concept; I’m upset Mnet didn’t air more of their preparations. Kim Chungha caught my eye when she comforted Jungkook. Now that’s how a good leader acts! The girl had confidence as well while performing, never afraid of getting close with the boys. In a way, she reminded me a lot of myself, but I should stop being so biased, huh?

Speaking of Kang Daniel and Kim Chungha, notice their chemistry? If I didn’t want a piece of that man myself, I would 1000% ship those two together! They both have this certain aura, and did you see the way he just… Whew, I really wish I was Chungha. That’s one lucky girl.

Enough of me simply screaming over how hot Mr. Kang is. Let’s get to the good stuff.

Jeon Jungkook was, by far, the best dancer in this group (surpassing the leader Chungha as well). However, it was hard to really watch him during the performance itself due to how… Underwhelming his stage presence is. Now, if you recall from episode 2, a dancer by the name of Park Minhyuk was eliminated. Baek Jiyoung said that lack of charisma and stage presence is the biggest flaw of all for a dancer to have, so I’m wondering if they’ll comment on that for Jungkook as well? I mean, he’s got talent and he can hold a tune, but I can’t see him as an idol just yet if he continues to perform like this. I hope he works on this.

Jin Longguo and Choi Youngjae are both spectacular vocalists; the latter’s adlibs sent a chill down my spine that made me completely forget about the minor error he made during the dance break. Longguo is much more well rounded, for he could hit those high notes as well as follow choreography and make it look so easy (spoiler alert: it’s not). He looked good while standing next to Chungha, the second most skilled dancer in this group. I’ll be honest, though. I was a little underwhelmed by Chungha’s singing. She’s not bad, but for some reason, after seeing her vocal mimicry, I expected her to be… better than she was. I thought this girl would have pipes for days, especially since she was an ex SM trainee, but I guess she focuses more on dance.

So, let’s look at Daniel now. I’m seriously shocked that, with a body like his, he’s not a dancer. In fact, he was just as lacking as Youngjae in regards to dancing, without having that extra vocal ability to draw your eyes away from the apparent weakness. Although, he’s certainly got stage presence. Daniel’s transition from shy boy and fleeting touches to seductive eyes and manly grips was heart fluttering. He’s got to improve skill wise though if he wants a chance at winning this season of the MGA’s (but he’s already won my heart so Kang Daniel-ssi, if you see this, you’re already a winner to me).

Next up, Team D! At first, I thought this team would be a definite winner. They have a nice distribution of skills: Lee Luda is arguably one of the best vocalists in this competition, Jang Moonbok’s rap is pretty high up on the small list of talented rappers, Lee Jeno and Hwang Hyunjin are eye catching dancers, and Park Kyungri is the whole package (uh, hello, I may have a big fat crush on this woman). But then, when I saw their song choice, I knew they were doomed. As a leader, Kyungri should have kept in mind that they have one of the weakest dancers in their teams, yet they decided on the song “Before the Dawn.” Everyone knows Myname are legends when it comes to dancing, so what did they really expect out of Moonbok? His mistakes were obvious.

Absence of common sense aside, I gotta give it to Hwang Hyunjin. His dedication to perfecting his parts was impeccable. How many people can say they attend school and practice as hard as him to achieve their idol dreams? All the while, he never showed any signs of weakness. I love kids like this, who give their all wholeheartedly no matter what they do, and I seriously hope he gets far in the competition. He even assumed a leader-like role with Moonbok! His encouragement was mature and heart wrenching, and I may have shed a tear or two. That’s a true testament to his thoughts on teamwork.

I’ve talked a lot about dancers in this post, so excuse me for commenting once again on how AMAZING Jeno and Hyunjin were. Flawless movements and, though somewhat lacking in stage presence, I was still in awe at what these kids could do. When I was their age, I could barely walk from my house to my school. And Lee Luda, despite being vocal-focused, was able to keep up with the tough choreography. It’s no wonder she teared up (I’m assuming it’s from pride and happiness at her accomplishments, or maybe it’s because she knows that Moonbok’s mistakes would bring the team down, I don’t know).

Don’t worry, readers! We’re almost at the halfway mark on these performances. I’d suggest you take a break before continuing to read. Stretch out your muscles, go drink a glass of water, maybe eat a small snack or cuddle your pets, and then return for more.

Team E—or should I say Dream.e—was a group filled with dancers. Honestly. Even their weakest link, Kim Mingyu, was miles better than people like Moonbok and Youngjae. He carried himself well and with confidence. You could see that he was having fun; he liked the song, his part, and the people he was with. That smile was so contagious!

Choi Yoojung. I don’t know what to say about this girl! She’s small, and yet she’s such a firecracker! Her movements are so powerful and explosive, and her expressions match it all. It’s also refreshing to see a female rapper with so much potential. Girls these days aspire to be those dainty singers or dancers, which I’m not saying is a bad thing, but this industry seriously needs more fierce female rappers. In a few years, I can see her slaying Music Bank.

I wonder why the show didn’t show more of Wonshik and Minho, especially the former since he’s so well rounded in singing, dancing, and rapping. He’s a jack of all trades, but I guess Mnet really isn’t too interested with the master of none? As for Minho, he’s got mad stage presence, solid rapping skills, and big surprise, he’s a fantastic dancer as well. I wish we’d seen more of them. As for the leader, Hyunjung, her vocal prowess is amazing considering she dances as well. How many kpop stars can be classified as main dancers and main vocalists? Her singing is stable despite strong movements, and she really took charge of leading the team. I love when contestants tell each other that they’re proud of everything they’ve accomplished so far no matter what.

Team F’s song choice was… surprising, to say the least. If you’re on a survival show, why would you pick a song that doesn’t showcase vocal nor dance ability? I find it a little unfair to Dong Sicheng and Choi Yerim who are both dancers. Sure, they can carry themselves vocally too, but it’s not like “Hot Summer” has a lot of range.

While we’re on the topic of Choi Yerim, did you guys notice her attitude? I’ve always had a bit of an attitude as well, trust me, but wasn’t she being just a little too rude? I mean, you could clearly see Moon Bin was working hard so as to not drag the team down, so I don’t know why she kept dismissing him. Sicheng, her friend, said she’s bratty, but there’s a fine line between bratty and bitchy, right? I don’t know if she has some personal problem with Moon Bin himself, or if it’s just Mnet’s evil editing. I guess her talent makes up for her personality, though I hope we can see her in a different light in the next episode.

Kim Hyuna is a contestant everyone’s had their eyes on. In my honest opinion, I find it a little unfair that she’s participating in yet another season of the MGA’s. She was a finalist in season 3, and in Royal Survival. As an ex-trainee for one of the most popular entertainment companies in South Korea, why is she trying to steal the spotlight from a new, aspiring artist? That’s just my thought. But it’s an undeniable fact that she’s got talent (obviously, since she trained with Royal for so long, I’d be disappointed if she couldn’t do anything well). She’s another one of those powerhouse female rappers to look out for.

Also, I just have to say that Dong Sicheng’s attempt at a wink was so cute. It’s official. I’m adopting him.

Team G started off misleading with their introduction (I was excited for a ChiChi song but they went a whole different direction—what was the point of adding that “gee gee gee gee” part then?) Anyways, I was expecting more out of this team. Composed of mostly dancers, you’d expect them to choose a dance heavy song. Even their weakest dancer Jinsoul isn’t all that weak, yet they choose a simple song like “Danger.” Honestly, it’s like some of these teams want to be eliminated.

Kim Bora’s leadership skills are no joke. I like the fact that she had the kids do warm ups because I can only imagine at that age, how much pressure and anxiety they must have been feeling. Props to you, Bora! I didn’t understand the whole candy scenario though, but I guess Jeon Somi uses Pixie Stix for the sugar high? Again, good on Bora for confiscating some; that stuff isn’t good for a growing child, and definitely should not be used as a power source. She’s already talented enough without it.

Wonwoo calling his mom brought me to tears. These kids are really insecure, wondering if they’re good enough, if people believe in them. Wonwoo’s one of the stronger dancers on the team but even he struggles with his confidence. It’s totally relatable, and I feel for him.

Overall, their performance was good enough. But on a survival show, you can’t settle for that. You have to go above and beyond. They should have utilized Bora’s rapping ability more, should have had a vocally challenging section for Jung Jinsoul and Jeon Wonwoo to shine. It was all a little disappointing for me.

Ah. Team H. Finally, a group that’s mostly vocal focused. It gets mundane watching so many dance-centered performances in a row, that I was all too excited for them. Until they chose the song “Fiction.” My head was spinning because they have no rappers, but I really liked this group and didn’t want them to humiliate themselves.

The leader, Kim Jinhee, does a brilliant job at leading the ones with two left feet. She, herself, works to the bone to perfect their routine, which makes me too nervous. Are they really going to dance so hard? It’s a little unfair to everyone in the group sans Jinhee to focus on a dance heavy song when none of them can actually dance. My initial thought? Jinhee is selfish.

You could imagine my shock when their dance was completely different from the original! Excuse my language but holy fuck! Their creativity didn’t fail to impress me. It’s rare that you see a whole story play out on stage, but they pulled it off and made it look easy and natural. They even made sure to add in the iconic dance of the song, and they got rid of the rap parts! This immediately made me change my opinion on Jinhee. To me, she felt like the best leader out of all the groups to perform. Trying to highlight your talents along with others’ is a hard feat, but she did it.

Koo Junhoe’s vocals amazed me. He has this rough appearance that makes him look like a scary rapper, but his voice is so smooth. Although, I have to say I prefer Ha Sungwoon’s tone. The “Little Giant” delivered his lines perfectly. The only thing off putting about their performance was Kim Donghyun’s dance. He’s a vocalist, I know, but at least Sungwoon and Junhoe could kind of pull off the dance. To me, Donghyun looked a little awkward and stiff.

Finally, we’ve reached the final team. Are you guys tired of me yet? Bear with me for just a little while longer.

Team I… Their flexibility is really no joke. Those two kids Minhyung and Daehwi went into the splits as easily as I lay down in bed. I liked their song choice, though, since it reflected their youthfulness. Well, the majority of the team was youthful, but Lee Sungyeol is the oldest contestant… I think he’s around my age, maybe older? So it leaves me wondering why he’s still pursuing the life of an idol. Maybe it’s just me, but seeing all these young faces, I’d be doing some introspection. It’s not like he excels at any one thing either. He can sing and kind of rap, and that’s it. Even I’ve given up trying to be an idol, but I guess you gotta give the guy some credit for his resilience and perseverance. He treated the kids well though, so he seems to be a good guy.

I need a second to talk about Min Yoongi’s original rap. The fact that, in only a week, he came up with the lyrics, perfected his flow, and was able to deliver it almost flawlessly is just… wow. And on top of all that, he can do the splits? In fact, all four boys doing the splits wowed me. Doesn’t it hurt for guys? And when they made the sticks appear out of thin air, it felt like I was watching a magic show. It was cool at first, but then I realized there was just a lot going on, on the stage that took away from the actual performance itself. Really, only Yoongi got to shine through this performance—and if I’m being generous, Soojin as well with that flip.

As for the top teams and eliminations… I won’t say much, as I believe my opinions above reflect my thoughts enough for you to understand why I’m not surprised. I will say, though, that I think Team H was more deserving of the first place title; their creativity won it for me. But of course, Junmyeon’s team places first instead (they were good, but I thought H was better). Also, I thought Team F’s performance was a little too basic to receive third place but I guess that’s just me.

I was appalled at Wonshik’s elimination since he’s so proficient in everything. I also hate how the judges used the excuse as being “too young” for Lee Daehwi when there are others around the same age as him; just tell him that he’s not what you’re looking for instead of hiding behind the age factor. Moonbok’s elimination was bound to happen from the minute he stepped into Hyunjin’s space in their stage. It sucks, but he just made too many obvious mistakes for the judges to let it slide. Ji Changmin’s elimination is justified. He really wasn’t memorable.

So here we are! To all the readers who made it this far into the post, I’m both proud of and grateful for you. I know this was quite extensive, but as I was catching up with episodes one and two as well, I realized I had a lot to say about each contestant and their skillset. Nonetheless, I hope I evoked some sort of emotion within you with this analysis, whether you agree or disagree, and for episode four, I’ll do my best to shorten it!

Thanks for reading, fellow netizens! See you next week!