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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

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.