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The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 11丨New Features
"Park Soo-Ha... Overall evaluation A, Rank 6th Place!" Soo-Ha hadn't expected to be ranked so high, just for setting the mood. What Soo-Ha forgot to include in his assessment though, was the effect of his face. The ugly truth was that Soo-Ha was experiencing the phenomenon known as pretty privilege. If someone, is easy on the eyes, the enjoyment we derive from looking at them colours our perceptions of their other attributes. On the flip side, this colouring of perception also leads to higher expectations. The so-called beauty penalty. People tend to also have very high expectations as a result of looks, so when they fail to live up to those expectations, they're punished more harshly than un-pretty people. Soo-Ha didn't know but with the raise in expectations from judges, any mistake going forward would be penalised brutally. Thankfully, he had a certain 'skill' which would allow him to meet and exceed any expectations going forward. "I hope to teach you well, so aim even hi
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 12丨Gacha catch them all
Charm? What is Charm? The words charming and beautiful are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. A beautiful woman/man may or may not be charming, but a charming man/woman is by default beautiful. Beauty can be inherited, but charm cannot. Beauty is skin deep, whereas charm much more than superficial layer. Beauty fades, while charm remains. Beauty is the way you look and dress. Whereas Charm is the way you talk, the grace with which you walk, the way you respond to situations, the pitch of your voice, your choice of words, your tone, your smile, the way you laugh. Charm is an attitude one carries. Charming men and women emit a natural aura as if there is a magnetic force field pulling one's attention towards them. "Beauty can turn heads; Charm will turn Souls" It appeared that his charm was calculated from the previous performance. When practicing, it never appeared. Maybe he needed it to be formally recognised in order for it to be calculated. Soo-Ha was
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 13丨Debuff
[Name: Go Yoojun] Vocal: B- (A) Dance: A (Ex) Visual: A+ (S+) Charm: B (A+) Attribute: Determined (Not Activated) Status effect: Disesteemed Staring at the ridiculous potential of the boy, Soo-Ha is both jealous and awed. He has all the makings of an all-round idol, a so-called Golden egg. How did a guy like this not make it? Well, the answer seemed to be staring Soo-Ha right in the face. [Status effect: Disesteemed] With that face? It would make more sense if he was suffering from prince syndrome. As Soo-Ha continues to look at the status curiously, he hears the MC's voice through the speakers. "Okay, please introduce yourself." Go Yoojun proceeds to grab hold of the microphone. The hand that was holding it, is shaking tremendously. "Ah...He-Hello..." Go Yoojun didn't stutter because he was nervous, rather his awkward speed was due to him feeling uncomfortable in public speaking. Ever since Go Yoojun was young, he'd be praised for his looks and talents. What came w
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 14丨Real Time Rankings
"Cut! Thank you all for the hard work! Contestants, please follow the staff for further instructions-" *Clap Clap* Applauses and replies began raining from around the studio. As Soo-Ha stretches slightly as to relief his muscle strain over the past few hours. "Make sure to double check your room number – You can find them on the board!" The accommodation was a 10-minute walk away from the set. The success of the previous seasons is clear to see, as the newly built dormitory is situated in the picturesque mountain site behind the broadcasting station. Even though, the temporary home was quite close to the station, the contestants still used transportation to get there. The reasons were quite obvious. The Assistant Directors were expecting to get a couple more shots suitable broadcast. As with almost everything in this show, the method of transportation would depend on the rank you achieved. "Contestants! If you are in the top 10, please make your way over here " "Hey, it's a
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 15丨Pick Me!
"Park Soo-Ha!" His name is called, in order of ranking, and as expected he had gotten 'Master Vocal' and 'Novice Dance'. The golden badge with the words vocal engraved is vastly superior in quality than the dark bronze badge which sits on the collar of Soo-Ha's track-suit jersey. To be honest, while those ranking high at the beginning received certain privileges, it was much more advantageous to be put in the lower-level classes. That way you could create a story. The biggest part of any contestants' journey, is his narrative. While some went with sympathy, others showed extreme skill. But the most captivating of them all was the underdog, the one who was a diamond in the rough. Something hidden and moulded by the views and dreams of the viewers. A good example of the underdog/black horse figure can be seen near the corner of the room. He was quite good-looking and composed even though he had just been given low grades. His story would later be broadcast, but the unfa
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 16丨Calories
Calories. On average most people burn about 15% fewer calories while sleeping, compared with their basal metabolic rate during the day. What that means is that when one stays up all night, they will burn a lot more calories than sleeping especially when you are extremely active. On the first night that Soo-Ha had stayed up all night, he felt uncontrollably hungry once breakfast came around. "T-This...would you like mine." Like an angel descending to bring water in a desert Go Yoojun, offers him some chocolate. Soo-Ha felt so grateful, he vowed to save this boy with every ounce of his ability. For the next few days, he stuffed as much food into his mouth as possible. The rice …. tasted like … rice, but it was good and there wasn't a limit to the amount he could eat. On, the second to last day, he had finally been able to perform the choreography with no mistakes from beginning until the end. Being able to spend the whole night practicing without feeling fatigue had certa
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 17丨Criminals
The lights on the set turns on, drawing your attention to the MC, as he stands in the centre with his dark suit and microphone in hand. "When we first met the 101 trainees, we asked this question. What does being a trainee mean to you... One trainee answered, it's like rocking waves. One said it was like riding an elevator with no buttons, you don't know when the doors will open and you will get to walk in the sunlight. Another said, it's like walking towards a mirage, you think you will reach it but you don't. The boys also talked about hope amidst the nervousness and uncertainty regarding their debut. The first button of the shirt that fills the trainees' daily lives. 'A thread of hope'. A phrase that I hope would disappear from in front of my name. And, just like there's light at the end of the tunnel. The 101 boys that are waiting for a bright future at the end of this road... Now it's time for these boys to fulfil their dreams with the producers Produce …. Is starting
The Loser Idol's Rebirth Chapter 18丨A Familiar Face
The boring middle period of evaluation follow with nothing worth note happening over the next hour. The skills of the contestants gradually improved, and there were some that stood out from time to time. But having to listen to the same song over 40 more times made it hard not to get bored. "Well...." "It's fine." Around the time when boredom had peaked it was finally Soo-Ha's turn. Go Yoojun raises his small fist towards him with a grim expression. He had just finished his evaluation and was one of the few who had managed to display the song at a professional level. "F-Fighting Hyung" "...? Huh, yes" Surprised at the little kids attempt at moral support, Soo-ha forms a slightly smile before he begins his slow ascent onto the stage. Under the spotlight, facing the crowd it felt familiar. The nervousness, the spine-tingling sensation that came every time he felt the hardwood of the stage floor. He felt alive. "No 15, Park Soo-Ha" "Yes" The choreographer had for all inten
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Chapter 38 丨Two Hour Special
Knet Headquarters. The editing room located on the 9th floor is full of office workers who had stayed up all night toiling diligently. Bang Geul-yi, the head of the production was one of them. "Smiley, your eyes are red. Go grab some sleep" "I don't have time. Just bring me a coffee" It was her 7th cup already. The faces of all those who were currently looking at various video feeds were the same. All filled with exhaustion. "The first episode is important. We have to catch the flow of the story and the characters of the kids." What to show and what to cut. 12 hours of video multiplied by 101 cameras. All to be made into a digestible 1hr45 minute – 2-hour episode. Building a narrative that was fun, engaging and easy to follow would be the biggest challenge. "But still... You should still get some rest smiley." "Sujin-ah, you
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Chapter 37丨Promo
At a promotional event held before the 1st episode aired.101 participants were given individual promotions.Of course, all that was required was the participant to sing <Pick Me> and get some pictures taken of themselves.This was because it has already been proven that the photos taken at these early production events could play a huge role in early ratings.The number of people was more than even the organisers had expected as they could barely contain the horde at the rails.'As expected, the face is the trend....'As Soo-ha was able to enjoy the attention that was paid to him, it seemed that it was a bit more than usual."We'll start after the reporters enter!"The production team announces as they lined up in the formation which was rehearsed at dawn.As the boys began warming up, someone unexpectedly came up and spoke to him."I saw your performanc
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Chapter 36丨Performance Review
lthough the audience signed non-disclosure agreements. It was not rare for the spoiler bans to be broken. So, reviews of today’s recording could be found on various anonymous websites where personal information was hidden. *** [Review from Produce Season 3] The ‘Come Back Home’ group killed it *** Who the hell are these kids? They are popping up everywhere Kim Seungwoo Oppa is so hot! ∟ Noona above, he is young enough to be your son. ∟ He is my Oppa of my soul! Confirmed. They were really awesome! ∟ For Real? ∟ Did they also wear dresses? ∟ How can you make ‘Come back home’ cool? It was expected. No matter how much Soo-Ha thought about it, this was normal when the team consisted of Kim Seungwoo- the person who would later be called the inevitable number 1- however it appeared that the team was overwhelmingly mentioned. So much so that it would be hard to find any comments related to any other teams. In terms of the competition for atte
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Chapter 35丨Overwhelming Victory
While the opposing team wasn't bad.In fact, they were above average when compared to the other teams.Amongst Micky, they had 2 or 3 other members who also had the potential to debut.However, the audience could not help but compare them not only with the original.This was the main problem that came with covering the latest hit songs.The original performance would still be imprinted in the minds of the audience.Even if their performance had somehow exceeded that of Big Bang, it wouldn't easily be recognised.The fans of Big Bang were all over the internet.In most cases, it would be buried under the netizen's opinions such as 'it cannot be compared with Big Bang'Of course, putting all that aside …. Park Soo-Ha and his team still did a better job.The team members around Soo-Ha seemed to have known that as well since their faces were as bright as before as they went back up to the stage before the votin
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Chapter 34丨Shounen Manga
Those who were able to come to their senses cheered enthusiastically. It was a stage that stimulated the hearts of the viewer, from innocence, desire, shock and to the solemn ending. It was a stage which could not be replicated. 'Crazy! Crazy!' Among those screaming, many felt that while this group was not nearly as cohesive as previous groups the individual skills of the members were exhibited to their utmost. Notwithstanding that the overall visuals that could be found were at the top of not only this competition but the nation. The voices of the excited audience can be heard here and there as they begin jumping in a frenzy. The group proceed to fist bump and pat the back of each other, as they wipe the sweat off their brows before bowing to the audience. "Thank you!" The member whose name has been known since before the competition wraps his arms around a cold looking senior who is struggling for breath in joy much to the older trainee's annoyance. As a shyer trainee makes
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Chapter 33丨A Dark and Eerie Night
Why was it suddenly ‘come back home'? It was only after a few moments, that the bewildered crowd realised that this stage wasn’t covering big bang but its sister group! “What the...” The song wasn’t even a particularly popular one. It might have been better if it was a hit song like ‘I am the best’ because for most they only remembered the chorus of this song. It was the same for the mini paparazzo in the audience who was busy adjusting her camera settings. ‘Should I just take a picture of the audience?’ She thought as the faces made for interesting viewing. By the time, she had once more successfully hidden the camera away from the securities eyes, the stage darkened as the prelude began to flow out. The melancholy melody of the altered synthesizer filled the stage. Originally, this was where a neat female idol-style orchestra prelude of the 2010s would flow with various instruments and piano. The audience is shocked to silence as their eyes roll back.
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Chapter 32丨Day of Shooting
Season 3 of <Produce> was currently burning on the internet.At this point, only the contestants' profiles and auditions were revealed to much fanfare.Although the production had not yet aired, the open call to recruit audiences for the first team match which was posted on the broadcasters' website had gotten nearly fifty thousand applications within the first 24 hours.The competition was for a seat was a ratio of (100:1) by the time selection for audience members came around.And here there was a person who had successfully been chosen currently standing in line.'I won't get caught, right?'Now that she thought about it, she didn't seem confident to get away with her devious plan.Swallowing her saliva, her grasp tightens.In her backpack, she had an even smaller bag, which concealed a camera, all hidden under a cardigan, which acts as a smokescreen.Although cell phones were
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Chapter 31丨Determined
Checking if there have been changes, Soo-Ha turns on Go Yoojun’s status window. [Name: Go Yoojun] Vocal: B- (A) Dance: A (Ex) Visual: A+ (S+) Charm: B (A+
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Chapter 30丨Skill Activated
Judging from the fact that the cameramen and women were focused on capturing the scene. It seemed that it would be edited well. However, there were two guys who didn't fit in this heart-warming environment. One was wearing a fake smile, while the other looked to be suffering from clinical depression. The one wearing the fake smile is none other than …. Lee Soobin. When he came to his senses, he must have realised that his actions were hasty. He couldn't help but be worried about how his words would be edited. Would he come across as petty and jealous? He tried his best to blend into the atmosphere somehow, but he also tried his best not to make any eye contact with Soo-Ha. He had too much pride to apologise. He was unable to follow Jinsang's actions. His pride didn't allow it. If it were Soo-Ha, he would have already caught the atmosphere and ended any negative feelings, saying that he was too harsh. Soobin was too short-sighted to realise that the atmosphere
