ARCADE ENT. ゛‒‒‒ entertainment apply fic.

▌TRAINING SYSTEM ↴

▌ ⌗ The training system employed by Arcade is unique to the entertainment company, following a "level up" system modeled off traditional video games. All trainees start at level IV and participate in bi-weekly "showcases" to evaluate their progress. For these showcases you will have to send a video in of your trainee demonstrating one of their skills. Evaluations may also be done as a collaboration between trainees if you so wish.

─  At the end of every evaluation each performance gets a certain amount of points based on how good it is/how well it fits and whatnot (ie. 1st gets 75 points, 2-3 get 50 points, 4-6 get 25 points, 7-10 get 15 points). Once a certain threshold is hit (dependent on each level), those who've received enough points can level up to the next tier.

─  Those who fail to rank up have the option of requesting advice from their mentors, which grants them a bonus in the next evaluations to not leave them at a disadvantage. If a trainee does not participate in 2 evaluations back to back without prior notice of a hiatus they will be removed from the entertainment.

─  Only those who find themselves in the 2 highest tiers, I and II, will be considered for debut, as they have proven their dedication and time to improving. Trainees in tiers I and II also have the ability to be placed in predebut "teams". These require them to collaborate and find a showcase video with the amount of members in their team. If they manage to pull themselves together their group gets to debut, however if a certain member has neglected to participate then they will be replaced with another trainee.

─  Those who rank 1st or 2nd in the lower tiers will have the opportunity to have a talent video of their choice posted on Arcade's official social medias (thus giving them more recognition/better chance of becoming center or FOTG) OR receive debut advice from their mentor and the CEO which could boost them to the next level.

─  Additionally, those in levels I & II can spend points on sub-skills like acting, variety and modelling to aid them with additional opportunities after debut.

─── JUST TO RECAP !
LEVEL IV  ⁰⁴
▢ advice from mentor
▢ personal ig

LEVEL III  ⁰³
▢ video on arcade socials (only if ranked 1st or 2nd) or advice from a mentor
▢ personal ig

LEVEL II  ⁰²
▢ pre-debut team
▢ sub-skill points
▢ personal ig

LEVEL I  ⁰¹
▢ pre-debut team (with guaranteed chance of debuting)
▢ sub-skill points
▢ personal ig

MEET THE MENTORS !

', ─▸ (BBH) ! VOCAL MENTOR ꒱ ↷👾
⌗⌥ sub skill :: variety
│ [ 변백현 ] byun baekhyun is well revered in the kpop world for his god-tier vocals and unparalleled charm. having dominated the industry both in a group and as a soloist, hyungsik knew that the he was beyond qualified to coach the trainees of arcade. his lessons consist of improving on vocal technique, building breath control, intonation and expanding one's vocal range. he is also in charge of the variety sub-skill, helping trainees maintain a positive image in the public eye and teaching them how to present themselves.

', ─▸ (KBA) ! DANCE MENTOR ꒱ ↷👾
⌗⌥ sub skill :: modelling
│ [ 권보아 ] kwon boah is inarguably one of the most successful kpop artists in history, shaping the genre to what it is today. dubbed the "queen of kpop" and praised for her dancing skills, hyungsik knew he had to recruit her as a mentor. her lessons consist of body conditioning, traditional dance lessons, going over existing idol choreography and lessons on how to polish your moves and conduct yourself on stage. she is also the mentor for modelling, having been in countless photoshoots and advertisements during her 20 years in the industry. she helps trainees learn posing, angles and proper camera attitude. 

', ─▸ (JJW) ! RAP MENTOR ꒱ ↷👾
⌗⌥ sub skill :: acting
│ [ 정재원 ] jung jaewon is a former soloist under YG entertainment, having left after growing tired of their horrible conditions. since then he has gone on to produce his own music and star in movies and dramas alike. hyungsik admired his courage, confidence and skill, deeming him the perfect fit to help rap trainees find their own voice. his lessons consist of building flow, breath control, freestyle practice, stage attitude and writing lyrics. he also coaches trainees on acting, teaching them how to memorize lines, deliver them properly, manage their body language and become comfortable in front of the camera.

▌ASK ANY QUESTIONS HERE  ─▸

inspiration credit to @vnderrated for the idea of holding evaluations