[119] Girls On Top (6)

After completing all the group songs,

I sat in the judges’ seat and encouraged the Solar members.

Of course, I didn’t go on stage in place of the contestants.

“Guys, good job.”

“You did a good job, too.”

“Thank you for your effort.”

Team Yeji and Team Diana stand out the most.

The completeness and composition of the performance were the trainees.

And another team.

“Somi, did you teach Nam Min-ji yourself?”

“Yes. In multiple stages.”

“Multi-level?”

“If I teach Minji, Minji will teach the rest of the members…”

“…”

Is it a pyramid learning method?

“Did you teach Siyeon Kwon’s rap?”

“He said he would take care of himself.”

“Well.”

To be honest, I had a lot of likes and dislikes to say I was good at it.

Seeing that the back of his head was itchy, it was worth looking forward to.

“It’s the manager’s pick.”

“Yes?”

“Before choosing a mentor, Kwon Si-yeon cared about it!”

“…”

It was because he was pitiful.

At that time, it was before the opening of the reverse double angle.

-Then, let’s start the ranking announcement ceremony. All trainees, please come out on stage.

After the performance of the group song, the ranking announcement ceremony.

Pre-voting, on-site voting, and death match to survive by judges.

CEO Seo took over as moderator and called participants by name from underneath him.

-Then, we will announce starting from the 49th place.

Unfortunately, 30 contestants was a rule that was crazy before the first broadcast even aired.

One by one, names start to be called.

Participants shed tears of joy.

It’s natural to cry in anger because you worked hard.

-Ah… Thank you! I knew it would fall.

There was also a pre-voting, so the participants were well aware of their situation.

The fact that you can never pass if your name is not called in the lower ranks.

‘Something is salty.’

Actually, this was the reality of girl group trainees.

Although Solar and Luna easily climbed up and turned away.

Debuting through fierce competition and capturing the cold heart of the public.

It was a job to scatter some needles on a wide sandy beach and go looking for them.

As such, it is really difficult to survive in the entertainment industry.

I also felt it painfully at Dream Agency.

“Um…”

Somi’s expression darkened whenever the contestants sat in the ranking table.

“Kwon Si-yeon, only one person survived.”

“Yes…”

Nam Min-ji is in the upper ranks, so I don’t think he’s been called yet.

“Still, if there are two people, the survival rate is 40%.”

“How important is the ratio!”

“No.”

I gave Kwon Si-yeon the highest score because she was afraid she would fail.

I feel like he will grow even more in the future.

“Chief!”

Soon, Yeji asked a question with her eyes twinkling.

“Who do you think won first place today?”

“Well.”

Dohana looked at this side with a coy expression.

Jia Han and Deokja Kim.

Actually, it was a competition between the two.

“Duk-ja Kim was part of the Yeji team, right?”

“Yeah!!”

The lineage of a great artist called the bard.

It remains to be seen if the potential will explode after the broadcast.

“Jia Han still has the advantage.”

“Ah…”

Because the pre-voting score is overwhelming.

“Yeji, don’t be too disappointed. It’s just the beginning.”

“Ah yes!”

Soon after, the queen called out the top contestants one by one.

[1st place: Jia Han]

[2nd Place: Deokja Kim (Olivia)]

[3rd place: Emma]

[4th place: Minji Nam]

There was no guarantee that the top rankings from the beginning would continue to the end.

To some extent, it seemed that the outline of the debut group was being drawn.

And, for the first time, the time of parting came.

30 contestants falling today.

As a roommate, as a colleague who practiced together, I became attached to it.

“Uhhhhh.”

“Pueeng.”

Participants who had become close to each other hugged each other and had juice-squeezing time.

“… Great job.”

To be honest, as a judge, I didn’t feel comfortable either.

In my mind, I wanted to accept everyone as trainees.

It’s not something I can take responsibility for the rest of my life.

Everyone knows survival is like this.

“Jiyoon, feel free to contact me even when you’re out.”

“Really? Can I?”

“Of course.”

If there is a participant who has the courage to contact you first.

Catching a broadcast might help.

“It’s unfortunate that I was eliminated today, but thanks to Solar’s mentors, I was able to grow my dream.”

“… Ah.”

Before anyone knew it, Solar had grown into someone’s muse.

“Judge Suho Jeong, thank you so much.”

“I am more grateful.”

“Good bye!”

Those who were dropped out laughing after crying.

I looked at them without speaking for a while.

* * *

Ennet Broadcasting Station, Editing Room.

Tak Seong-su, producer, took care of lodging and lodging at the station while editing.

Originally, in survival, the direction of editing determined the fate of the contestants.

Greed for center, greed for volume, lack of skills, fighting spirit.

Repeated directing will imprint an image in the viewer’s mind.

In a scene like that, some people will be blown away, and others will be blown away.

“Hyungjun, did you get some good pictures?”

“Is Somi’s team playing hard?”

“Yes?”

“Look at this.”

“…”

Tak PD watched the screen shown by the assistant director for a while.

Nam Min-ji is being educated by So-mi.

A coming-of-age drama of F-rank Kwon Si-yeon.

As the assistant director said, there were many scenes to be rescued from Team Somi.

“What is it, Nam Min-ji was going to play a villain?”

“Yes. There are a lot of glare scenes.”

“Wait a minute.”

Nam Min-ji showed all her jealousy and pretense with her expression.

Usually, the younger participants couldn’t hide their innate personalities.

‘Should I say I’m too honest with my feelings?’

As soon as she appeared, she was sure to sit proudly at the top.

A perfect narrative, even the history of being released from a previous agency.

Even the press that was close to Big Boss Sound was bored.

‘But this…’

The appearance of Nam Min-ji in the Somi team was different from before.

The appearance of a true leader who works hard to save a team that is lacking.

“Hmm, I can’t do it. It’s a waste to use it as a villain.”

“Yeah? Editing is almost done?”

“If the victim of the group assignment is the villain, the picture is strange.”

“Oh, when will you change everything?”

“I think it’s fortunate that it’s before the first broadcast.”

“…That’s right.”

Minji helping Kwon Si-yeon was familiar.

A mother’s position in each survival show.

She even gave me advice on how to try rapping.

For a first-timer, Kwon Si-yeon’s rap skills were quite good.

“This is a mother and daughter, frankly.”

“That’s for Jia Han to take care of…”

“No. This way is more natural.”

“…”

Nam Min-ji’s hardships were drawn quite comically.

It’s fun for her to aglow in a team of only five people.

“By the way, Nam Min-ji said that chief Jung Soo-ho had no star qualities.”

“I rather like it. Then it’ll be more dramatic later.”

“Then let’s go.”

“Uh, edit quickly. I don’t have time.”

“All right.”

As she rolled on this floor, a picture was drawn of how she would perform.

If she is not acknowledged by Chief Jung Soo-ho and then gets praised later.

“I shed another tear and the viewership rating…”

“Oh, wait!”

At that moment, the assistant director moved the mouse while recalling a certain scene.

“Here! It’s a conversation between Mr. Somi and Chief Jung.”

“What.”

Inside the screen, Director Jeong predicts Kwon Si-yeon’s star potential.

Somi believed his words and sold her demonstration to the team.

“Keuuu, a genius is a genius.”

How else did you discover that potential?

Come to think of it, Nam Min-ji also predicted it correctly.

Originally, as soon as the first broadcast aired, I was going to build up a stack of dislikes.

‘… It changed after coming to Team Somi.’

There was a reason why her solo was at the top in this tough entertainment world.

A person with an incredibly good eye for talent.

No, because the selection of songs and works is incredible.

Of course, the production of Girls On Top must have been possible because it coincided with his wishes.

“I heard that Royland will open right after the first broadcast.”

“Yes. America and Korea at the same time.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“The next week, First Love will also be released.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

This is the first time anyone has timed the release of a movie to promote entertainment.

Since it’s Jung Soo-ho, it makes sense when he says it.

How sincere are our broadcasts?

The person who is careful about solo solo appearances decided to appear as a complete group.

“PD-nim, that’s our next schedule.”

“Ah, the athletic meet.”

“Yeah.”

Excluding those who drop out, 50 people are united and held a sports event.

Of course, Solar members and judges were also scheduled to appear.

“What should be the team event for the sports event?”

“Dodgeball isn’t suitable.”

“Are the Solar members also participating?”

“Of course it should. To get ratings.”

“Yeah, Yang Joo-hee, are you okay?”

“Yes?”

The assistant director spoke in a worried tone.

“She’s a soccer genius. She’s also the goddess of ISAC.”

“Yaya, all dodgeball is there.”

“That’s right, right?”

“Don’t worry unnecessarily.”

Soon, the two stopped chatting and focused on editing again.

“Cut from here to here.”

“Yes. PD.”

“It’s not long before the first episode. Let’s finish quickly.”

“All right.”

* * *

The penalty for the Solar Cup dodgeball competition was larger than expected.

The last team was destined to be forcibly absorbed by another team.

‘Who decided the event?’

Who is the sports meet for?

At least Yang Joo-hee should have been excluded.

“It’s all over.”

“… Joo-hee, take it easy.”

“Really behind.”

“No.”

Yang Joo-hee, after coining a coin, her eyes went back.

Beep-!

She picks up her dodgeball ball with her queen’s whistle.

She used to play happy dodgeball until Joo-hee’s team joined.

“Guys, do you know how Tonky’s father died?”

“?”

“Dodgeball!!!”

Wedge love liquid—!

Yang Joo-hee fired a dodgeball ball at her trainee who was bruised.

“Keoouk!”

One girl fell to the floor with a bang.

Besides, the dodge ball just bounced back and came back.

“Dogs gain.”

Joo-hee grabbed the ball again and aimed for the next prey.

“What’s wrong?”

“This is all. Let’s spin the ball.”

“It’s nuclear.”

Yang Joo-hee smiled and opened her lips.

“A dog’s core?”

It’s not some kind of murder dodge ball, it’s ridiculous.

What are you doing with the average age of 17?

“Take it, Mole Shotgun!!!”

“…”

Sigh-

A dodgeball that flies like a shell once again.

“Quaaah!”

“Crying.”

Joo-hee dominated the battlefield by hitting two at the same time.

Did you have a double blood in dodgeball?

Only Yang Joo-hee uses cheat keys.

“Guys, life is real!”

“…”

That’s what you need to hear.

He said he got hit by a mole while digging coins.

Beep-

In the end, with the overwhelming victory of Juhee’s team, the benefits were given.

“Team Joo-hee, who won the dodgeball final, will be given the choice of mission.”

“Waaa—!”

“And the bottom Somi team will disappear.”

“…”

Soon, Somi opened her mouth with a questionable expression.

“Then Somi team disappeared…?”

“That’s right. Team Somi will be absorbed into another team.”

“Ah.”

Somi cried and protested.

“How can three people including me beat dodgeball!”

“It’s my own fault.”

“…”

Maybe even if Yang Joo-hee dodged alone, the team wouldn’t disappear.

Soon, four panels appeared in front of the participants.

[Vocal]

[Dance]

[All-round]

[Lab]

This time it was a competition between four teams.

Will it be the same until the debut team is selected?

“Then, mentor Yang Joo-hee, please choose a mission.”

“Our team will go to the dance.”

“All right.”

“hehehe. Most of our team are dancers.”

“?”

Yang Joo-hee’s team members looked at the mentor in bewilderment.

“Are we?”

“Since when?”

“For now, I’m not.”

“I also.”

Soon after, Juhee shrugged her shoulders and added a word.

“If you try, everything will work.”

“Ah.”

He said he grew up strong.

Grow up strong

The next mission will be after the first broadcast.

Maybe I should choose more carefully.

“Then, please choose the Prediction Team as well.”

“Vocals!”

In the end, Team Eunseo with a rapper chose to rap.

Lastly, Diana chose the all-round mission.

Next, the MC looked at Somi and asked which team she would be absorbed into.

“Somi, we lost in her dodge ball, so please choose her team.”

“So, what about us?”

Somi looked around her and opened her mouth.

“I’ll go to Eunseo unnie’s team and do a rap mission.”

“Um, I see.”

For a moment, the existing rapper of Eunseo’s team made an impression.

You may have to compete for positions.

Nam Min-ji and Kwon Si-yeon.

The ugly ducklings joined Eunseo’s team as if they had given up.

* * *

The day of the first broadcast of 「Girls on Top」.

Various communities, including the Sunlight fan cafe, were set on fire.

Various rice cakes related to contestants and judges rolled around.

Producer Jeong Su-ho’s regular appearance.

The Queen returns to broadcasting as a judge.

A variety show in which all members of Solar provide mentoring.

As a result, there were several rice cakes worth watching the first broadcast.

Even famous celebrities watched the broadcast with interest.

Big Boss Sound headquarters.

Blue Scholtz, the four women took their seats in front of the TV.

“This is it, Solar Survival.”

“Yes. It’s the original room.”

“Sola was like that.”

“I know.”

The Q&G label is a company that has been fortunate enough to have nurtured Solar well.

Compared to Big Boss, isn’t it still at the level of small and medium entertainment?

Even if you compare overseas fandoms, there is a difference of more than 10 times with Blue Schultz.

“Do you think this broadcast will air?”

“Well. I don’t know much about survival these days.”

“Then look at something else.”

Soon, Yeoreum held up the remote control with a sad expression.

“Let’s just watch the city couple. It’s on the show right now.”

“Summer, you don’t know anything.”

“Yes?”

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Kay stared at her teammate and opened her mouth.

“Nam Min-ji will appear on this broadcast.”

“What?”

In an instant, Summer’s expression turned cold.

“A trainee at our company, that Nam Minji?”

“Yeah. Not now.”

“…”

The other members secretly looked at Yeoreum’s eyes.

I knew the two of them better than anyone else.

“… You seem to be doing well.”

There was a strange vitality in Summer’s eyes.

“That personality is still the same.”

“Where am I going?”

“…”

Nam Min-ji rises to the top with a confident attitude.

The habit of pretending to be friendly with famous trainees was still the same.

Personality filtered from the Big Boss sound.

Who can handle that friend.

Yeoreum looked at her old friend with strange eyes.

“So, how many ratings did you get?”

“Oh, sure.”

“An article appeared.”

“How long have you been out?”

“…”

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Kay looked at her smartphone and put on a blank expression.

“… 17% nationwide.”

Survival program, was it possible for the first broadcast to have such ratings?

Girls On Top decorated the main screen as soon as it was uploaded to Nexplex.

“Did you enter the Nexplex Global Ranking by any chance?”

“No, that’s not yet.”

“I think overseas popularity is a bit disappointing.”

“Well.”

However, there was one fact that the Blue Scholz members overlooked.

The release of 「Royland」 Starring Yeji is approaching.

“It’s great though.”

“Therefore.”

The popularity of Girls On Top was just beginning.