EPISODE 02 STARTS !
❛ a surprise visitor ❜
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PROJECT VEROSE'S TITLE TRACK IS REVEALED !
"PICK ME" !
DO HANA [ C/JYP ] : It's really catchy, oh no it's stuck to my head !
DA KYUNGHEE [ B/YGK+ ] : To nail this song you have to be jolly and youthful, two things that are not really my strengths.
LIM NARI [ B/FANTAGIO ] : The dance break! As a dancer, I love that part so much!
HONG YUEN [ C/GRAMARIE ] : I like the song! But I wonder if I'll do good in it...
CHA YEOREUM [ F/FNC ] : I can imagine the steps in my head, but when I try to do it, my body is not moving the way I want it to.
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KEY [ PRO. REP ] : The screen above me will show how many trainees are currently in each class, please look into it.
CLASS F , 12 TRAINEES !
CLASS C , 10 TRAINEES !
CLASS B , 11 TRAINEES !
CLASS A , 6 TRAINEES !
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : It is a pity that not all 40 of you can be presented equally on stage. Your position as you perform will be dependent on your grade. For those who are in the higher classes, don't take it easy because a lot of trainees are coming for your spot. And for those who are in the lower classes, you still have the chance to prove us that your standing in this stage can be changed.
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : 'A' class will be the "center group". They will appear on the front most part of the stage, 'B' will be a bit behind them, 'C' will be on the farthest back, but they will still be on stage. Because the 'F' class trainees are not considered as prepared for this performance, they will be performing below the stage, almost like backup dancers.
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MOON TAESUN [ F/B. CULTURE ] : I'm disappointed, I want to turn back time.
YIN FEI [ F/YUEHUA ] : As much as I want to perform on stage, thinking about me making a mistake and being noticed for that is stressful.
CHO HEEYOUNG [ F/FNC ] : Of course I have to rise! I don't want to wear a plain grey shirt anymore.
FENG MIAN [ F/INDIVIDUAL ] : I do want to turn things around, but within three days... I wonder how?
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KEY [ PRO. REP ] : As much as we want to, we couldn't have too much trainees in one class or your stage would be a mess to look at. Think about how we limited the trainees that can be in this class, some just did a bit better, but that doesn't automatically mean you did a bad job.
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : However, those who will be in 'A' after the re-evaluation will be on a stage that rises, and one of them will get the chance to be our opening center.
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WANG XIUYING [ B/YUEHUA ] : Everybody's coming for an 'A'. I should do my best too, taking it easy is not an option.
HWANG KYURIM [ F/FNC ] : This is my chance to prove myself again!
JUNG AHYOUNG [ B/FANTAGIO ] : Every show's first center is always iconic. You can forget everyone who got the 1st place on each evaluation, but you'll never forget the first center. They will surely be remembered till the very end.
KIM JIYEON [ A/FNC ] : As an 'A' class trainee, there's no way I would let myself go down when the center position is so close.
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KEY [ PRO. REP ] : There is a special rule that we mentors decided to implement, specifically for the opening performance. You'll see this, only on Project Verose.
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : Of course, I wouldn't want to reveal this yet. You will know eventually, just focus on putting your best effort for now because even though I just said that you wouldn't be presented equally on stage, we want you to do a great job.
AFTER THE EVALUATIONS, THE TRAINEES BEGAN TO MOVE IN TO THEIR DORMITORY !
JEON CHAEHYUN [ B/P NATION ] : Woah, I already love this place! It looks so comfortable!
LI XIAO YU [ F/B. CULTURE ] : We have some clothes on the closet! There are free towels, toothbrushes, toothpastes and face masks too! I feel like I visited a hotel.
KIM AREUN [ C/FNC ] : I'm calling the top part of the bunk bed!
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ZAO BIYU [ C/GRAMARIE ] : Let's open this... oh?!
BAI DONGMEI [ C/GRAMARIE ] : I thought we had green? Yellow is good too... but I'll look darker in it.
XIN EUILIN [ C/INDIVIDUAL ] : [ tries it on ] Make me look darker or lighter, I'll still try to rock it.
CHA YEWON [ C/FANTAGIO ] : I'm not satisfied being in 'C' class, but I like yellow so can I take it home with me?
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[ words of 'wow' filled the room ]
LIU XIUMEI [ A/INDIVIDUAL ] : The letter is shining! Literally! I feel like a walking post!
WANG YUHAN [ A/B. CULTURE ] : [ removes the shirt from the closet and hugs it ] I'll never let go of you!
LI SHAOQING [ A/B. CULTURE ] : I'm not sure if the color suits me... but oh well, pink is what everyone wants to have so I'll take it!
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ZHU LIKUN [ B/GRAMARIE ] : We have orange ones, how cute!
JOO EUNHWI [ B/FANTAGIO ] : Wearing this color makes me look a lot younger.
KAM JI HAE [ B/JYP ] : I feel so bright on this one, like a star.
SOO MINJI [ B/P NATION ] : I feel like a pumpkin or a charmander! That means we're on fire.
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SHIN HASEUL [ F/P NATION ] : Oh, it's so dull. I almost don't want to wear it.
CHEN XIAOHUI [ F/B. CULTURE ] : The letter is printed pretty big too. "F", does that stand for "failure"?
RYONG JINA [ F/P NATION ] : 'A' class trainees get to walk like walking christmas trees while we look so plain. [ sighs ]
JOO HAE AE [ F/FANTAGIO ] : I found a white tshirt in the closet, can't I just wear this?
TRAINEE GUIDELINES ARE ALSO POSTED ON THEIR DORMITORY DOORS !
SONG TAERIN [ C/YGK+ ] : Let's see... curfew, basic "do and do nots" oh, trainee schedule!
WU ZHI RUO [ B/YUEHUA ] : I have to attend class at 6:00 am? That means I have to wake up and prepare at 5:00! 'F' and 'C' can sleep all morning in their beds.
JIANG YINGYUE [ B/B. CULTURE] : I doubt that, we only have three days to prepare, nobody has the time to sleep as if they're on a vacation.
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ZHANG XIAOLING [ F/YUEHUA ] : No lunch till 12:00 pm?! Oh wait, it's noted that the mentors will give us time to take a water or snack break in between lessons. Thank god jiyong.
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LIU YUE [ C/B. CULTURE ] : So I can either attend language classes, or skip class to practice? This is so cool, I feel like I'm back attending school!
LEE JIWON [ C/JYP ] : It says here that classes 'F' and 'C''s lessons are in the afternoon so the mentors can stay longer with them at night. They weren't joking when they said they will help us more!
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HAN HYONBYUL [ A/FANTAGIO ] : As much as I love being in 'A', wow, spending more time with the mentors would be nice.
AFTER THE TRAINEES CHANGED TO THEIR TRAINING UNIFORMS, THE GIRLS WERE INVITED TO A SMALL THEATER STUDIO !
ZHONG LINLIN [ C/YUEHUA ] : What's going on? Is there a new mission right away?
HONG YUEN [ C/GRAMARIE ] : Oh, project representative, Key!
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE KEY ENTERS WITH A CONFIDENT SMILE !
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : Good afternoon, trainees. Do you like your dormitory?
VEROSE TRAINEES : Yes!
KEY [ PRO. REP ] : I'm glad to hear that. I'm not here to stay for now, I'm here to introduce you to a special guest for today. He wants to have a word with you.
KEY LEAVES THE STAGE AS THE SCREEN SHOWED A GREETING VIDEO !
??? [ ??? ] : 大家好! 어이! Hello there!
[ the screen shows a person whose face is blurred ! ]
KAM JI HAE [ B/JYP ] : Is he who I think he is?
??? [ ??? ] : I watched the first episode and I saw everyone looking pretty on screen. Ah, [ grunts ] I thought I'd keep that title longer, but I guess you're all giving me a run for my money. I'll have to talk to you about this.
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MOON TAESUN [ F/B. CULTURE ] : Talk to us... when?
[ the girls in the studio suddenly gasped as they pointed at a shadow walking to the stage from the back curtain ! ]
??? [ ??? ] : I was hoping you'd expect to see me at one point.
PROJECT VEROSE'S GUEST, FINAL GROUP'S OFFICIAL CENTER LAST SEASON, LAI DANWEI ! ALSO KNOWN AS SOLSTICE'S DARWIN
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[ interview ! ]
BAI DONGMEI [ C/GRAMARIE ] : Key sunbaenim is one of the tallest ones in SHINEE, but Darwin-ssi is taller than him by a head. I heard almost all of SOLSTICE members are above 180 centimeters in height, I feel so short now.
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HUA LIMEI [ A/INDIVIDUAL ] : Skinny with long legs and a pretty face. Damn, I feel like I should've stepped up my game as a woman.
[ end of interview ! ]
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LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : [ pauses and laughs ] I'm not sure what to say, I was invited by the producer to come and visit. I'm not that confident in my korean so I'll speak in my native language, I hope these receivers [ points to his ear ] will do well. How are you all doing?
VEROSE TRAINEES : We're good!
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : Okay, let's start talking. Do you have some questions?
DA KYUNGHEE [ B/YGK+ ] : [ stands up ] How you were able to cope up with the thought of you or other trainees leaving as the show goes on?
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : Normally, I would've cried because the thought of being in a foreign country without any comfort from my friends who will be gone or the other way around, me going back to my hometown scares me. I'm thankful that we all made it far.
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : Also, in your case, only 12 members will make it to the 'debuting team', always remember that Verose is consisted of 40 members, and you're all a part of it. You all have the same goal, and these twelve who will make it to the end are simply those who are continuing the dream you all started. I'm not sure if you look at it the same way, but this is what I learned from Project Solstice.
HUA LIMEI [ A/INDIVIDUAL ] : [ stands up ] When the competition start to become stressful and you make a lot of mistakes but at the same time you still have an 'image' to maintain for the viewers and the camera, what do you do?
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : I... actually don't know [ laughs nervously ]. I don't think you can ever maintain an 'all throughout' good image. To be honest, I personally dislike it if I see myself as 'perfect' or 'overly talented' in the camera because I'm not.
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : When I was in the show, I was labeled by fans as someone lowkey narcissistic, and now Solstice members call me as their 'annoying girlfriend'. I know, it's not the best personality to have and I won't please everybody with it, but I'm happy because it's what makes me interesting, and that's how I am.
WANG XIUYING [ B/YUEHUA ] : [ raises hand ] You were a foreign trainee, just like me. Were the missions hard for you?
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : Language barrier sure is a problem, but your mentors and staff are always there to look out for you. After this, if you make it to the end, you'll debut in korea first afterwards so you have to be used to it. Just don't be too shy because I'm pretty sure korean trainees are looking forward to meet and work with you as well!
LAI DANWEI [ GUEST ] : [ looks at his watch ] I'd love to talk to you more, but I have to go now to join our shoot. I hope I've given you new ideas to think about. Time is moving fast, the competition will be over before you know it so I guess... I'll see you all soon! Have a great day.
VEROSE TRAINEES : Good bye!
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[ interview ! ]
LIM NARI [ B/FANTAGIO ] : "Verose has 40 members, but the 12 who will make it to the end are simply continuing the dreams of many". That's a positive way to look at it! We're all competing, but at the same time, we're all supporting one another to be the best.
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ZHU LIKUN [ B/GRAMARIE ] : Our senior's words were inspiring ! Even though I'm also a foreigner to this country, I'll do my best to make it far!
[ end of interview ]
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AFTER A MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH, THREE DAYS OF PRACTICE FOR THE RE-EVALUATION BEGINS !
WHAT CLASS WILL WE SEE FIRST?
CHA YEOREUM [ F/FNC ] : We just had lunch and free practice but I already feel super hungry already.
HWANG KYURIM [ F/FNC ] : The 'F' on our backs looks so big. Our shirts are laughing at us.
THE DOOR OPENS REVEALING A MENTOR !
F CLASS TRAINEES : Woooaah!!!
SEO EUNKWANG [ V. MENTOR ] : [ copies them ] "Woooah!!" Take it easy, you've seen me before. Hello trainees!
SEO EUNKWANG [ V. MENTOR ] : Let's begin by forming a straight line, and then one person starts singing one line, then to the next. This way, I'll see which one gets the pitch wrong.
THE TRAINEES BEGAN SINGING ONE BY ONE, UNTIL . . .
SEO EUNKWANG [ V. MENTOR ] : Wait, stop there.
WAS IT GOOD OR BAD?
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
STAFF : Oh, finally you're
here. Please be in front
of the camera.
??? [ ??? ] : Of course I'll— wah! [ trips ]
STAFF : Are you okay? Why
did you have to wear a
long robe anyway.
??? [ ??? ] : Yes, no bones broken no limbs unattached!
STAFF : That would've
been scary.
ZHU LIKUN [ TRAINEE #26 ] : [ clears throat ] Hello there! I'm Gramarie's Zhu Likun! The long robe I'm wearing is my Harry Potter themed outfit. Jaaang! I also have a wand with me to complete the set.
ZHU LIKUN [ TRAINEE #26 ] : [ waves it around ] I got it 50% off, and free shipping too! It was a good deal, I'm going to charm you with it.
STAFF : Has this always
been your way...?
ZHU LIKUN [ TRAINEE #26 ] : Well it doesn't work for my cat. Sometimes I have the feeling that she hates me, but I think a part deep down inside of her does love me.
ZHU LIKUN [ TRAINEE #26 ] : Oh, my time is up? Ah, please continue supporting Project Verose and Zhu Likun! [ does finger hearts before leaving ]
STAFF : Sometimes, I think
this segment is more than
a minute.
STAFF 2 : Maybe next time
don't talk too much when
you're not even the guest.
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some notes :
because a lot were okay with references, i asked solstice's 1st to be a guest. (oml i'm so sorry danwei's 'mom', i asked a lot ;;) i've noticed some 'moms' of the trainees who have participated in solstice and are in the final group are also participating in this applyfic, and some are simply reading as a 'verose producer'. if you see this and you want to see your boy appear here, private message me and i'll try to do something ! uwu
as a participant here who didn't read project solstice, you're not going to miss anything big but i was wondering if you're not uncomfortable seeing some references !