EPISODE FOUR PART 01 !
❛ regrets, but never again ❜
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PROJECT X'S FIRST RANKING ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICIALLY BEGINS !
WHAT WILL BE THE FATE OF OUR 40 TRAINEES ?
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : I didn't realize this day would come so soon, but the results of the first evaluation are already here. Welcome to Project X's first ranking announcement. I am one of the project's representatives, Kim Kibum. Nice to see you again.
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Do you think your favorite trainee will make the cut this time and survive to the end? Like we said before, ranks 1st to 30th will survive, and those who placed in 31st to 40th will unfortunately be eliminated.
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SEO JAEMIN [ ?/MNH ] : I'm so nervous my heart is beating so rapidly...
JO MOONHEE [ ?/OUI ] : I hope I can at least make it to another stage.
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : I will now start calling the names of the trainees who have survived the first elimination and will have another chance to step on Project X's stage. We'll skip four chairs and instead of 30th, I'll start calling from 26th.
SKIPPING THE 'SAFE YET DANGEROUS' SPOTS OF 27TH, 28TH, 29TH AND 30TH !
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Once you're done thanking your 'x producers', you may sit on the chair with your rank written on it. Starting off with the trainee in the 26th place... she is someone who played a huge role in "Full Moon" performances during the first evaluation.
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ZHOU JIJI [ ?/WOOLIM ] : A female trainee gets called first!
KWON HYUNJAE [ ?/BBC ] : What huge role? Does he mean one of the centers? I didn't think those who performed as centers will be called this early...
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26TH PLACE
440,389 points
CHOI HWIJOO
( BLOCK BERRY CREATIVE )
TRAINEE #004
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CHOI HWIJOO [ 26/BBC ] : I feel regret after not being a center for our previous performance, but I promise it wouldn't happen again. You'll finally see more from main vocalist Hwijoo!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The 25th place is another person who played an important role during his performance. He must also be feeling his regrets right now, but it will be interesting to see him grow.
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25TH PLACE
469,778 points
YEON JUCHAN
( OUI ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #018
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YEON JUCHAN [ 25/OUI ] : It's been a while, but the guilt of not being able to share the benefit to my team when I'm the one who messed up still concerns me. I promise to show you better sides of me!
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SHIN SEOKHO [ ?/WOOLIM ] : So one male and one female trainee have been called. But how many will be left for each team? This is a combined ranking after all.
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : This next trainee is someone from the "Rookie" teams. She is known for her young and sweet looks and personality. The 24th place...
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24TH PLACE
475,333 points
PARK JESSICA
( WOOLIM ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #003
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PARK JESSICA [ 24/WOOLIM ] : I'm so nervous right now... but I'm really happy and grateful that I can proceed to another stage!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The 23rd's place leadership skills is quite remarkable for this evaluation, and it was even noticed during the company evaluation.
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JEONG MIRAE [ ?/OUI ] : Seo Jaemin? Joo Junhan? I don't know... I expected both of those people to be called later on. Or is there someone else I'm not thinking of?
JUNG SEOLMIN [ ?/BNM ] : I think it's believable... Jaemin's team only received half on the benefits, and Junhan's team didn't receive any. Looks like benefit points are going to either move us up or down, huh?
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23RD PLACE
478,000 points
JOO JUNHAN
( WOOLIM ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #011
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JOO JUNHAN [ 23/WOOLIM ] : I thought I wouldn't get noticed by people watching so surviving for another round is already good enough for me!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The trainee in the 22nd place is another male trainee but this time, he is from Block Berry Creative...
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ZHEN MEIYING [ ?/MNH ] : [ gasps ] Are you serious that's the gap? The points are so close it makes me wonder what could've happened to the eliminated and 'last to survive' trainees!
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22ND PLACE
478,222 points
MIN ILHOON
( BLOCK BERRY CREATIVE )
TRAINEE #007
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MIN ILHOON [ 22/BBC ] : Thank you to everyone who have helped me be here. I promise for a performance better than the last!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Ah... so here comes another male trainee. He's someone who performed from the "Movie Star" teams as a vocalist. The 21st place...
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21ST PLACE
480,111 points
HUANG WEIJUN
( BRAND NEW MUSIC )
TRAINEE #037
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HUANG WEIJUN [ 21/BNM ] : [ flashes a bright smile ] Thank you Lord! But I'm sad because knowing I received this place, in exchange, some trainees will get eliminated...
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Those trainees I just called are 'safe', but if they don't rank high enough for the next evaluation, they might be in danger. Next, I will now call the names of those who are in the, what we call, 'middle line' for this week. The 20th place...
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HONG JAEWOO [ ?/BBC ] : So far more male trainees are called. Are the female trainees on top?
CHOI HWIJOO [ 26/BBC ] : Either that or most are at the bottom... or worse, eliminated.
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20TH PLACE
487,667 points
ZHANG XUE
( OUI ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #022
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ZHANG XUE [ 20/OUI ] : This is dedicated to the 'x producers' who have selected me as the best center during the "Rookie" battle! That enough is a great recognition for me especially this early at the competition.
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The centers are being called early. But this next trainee I call, the 19th place, is another center from the female teams who performed last evaluation...
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19TH PLACE
488,000 points
HA SEYOUNG
( BRAND NEW MUSIC )
TRAINEE #028
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HA SEYOUNG [ 19/BNM ] : I feel happy and grateful to everyone around me! I will reflect and try my best to improve in whatever areas I'm lacking in. Thank you.
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The 18th place is a trainee who is really adored by the 'x producers' for their outstanding and doll-like visuals. This trainee is...
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18TH PLACE
490,667 points
ZHEN MEIYING
( MNH ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #028
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ZHEN MEIYING [ 18/MNH ] : I honestly feel really happy and thankful with any rank I receive as long as makes it to the next round! Thank you to everyone's support.
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KWON HIROKI [ M/OUI ] : So now compared to that few minutes ago, those that are being called are female trainees. I wonder how does the current lineup looks like...
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : This next trainee is someone known to 'x producers' thanks to his personality. Many liked him because of his unique behavior. The 17th place...
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17TH PLACE
491,389 points
HONG JAEWOO
( BLOCK BERRY CREATIVE )
TRAINEE #006
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HONG JAEWOO [ 17/BBC ] : I'm grateful to those 'x producers' who support me, the mentors who have helped me even though I was lacking, and my fellow trainees especially who I have worked with in this mission!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : This 16th place trainee is someone who is very young, yet talented. Not only did they show their skills as a performer, but they also proved that they could be a bright young leader.
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16TH PLACE
501,111 points
KIM HABIN
( WOOLIM ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #014
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KIM HABIN [ 16/WOOLIM ] : [ starts to tear up ] Thank you...! I thought it was my last stage so I stepped up to be the leader. Thank you 'x producers' for giving me another chance!
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LEE EUNWOO [ ?/OUI ] : His score was half a million! How much do you think the first place got?
HUANG WEIJUN [ 21/BNM ] : With how close the gaps each person has with their scores, I say it wouldn't really reach that high... but what if...
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : These next trainees I'm going to call are those who are almost there, but unfortunately, isn't a part of our lineup this week. If they manage to keep their ranks this high till the end, they might be our contenders for the mysterious 'x position'.
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : The 15th place is a rapper trainee from 'x potential' class and have performed a great rap verse for "Rookie" this evaluation.
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KOO YEJUN [ ?/PLAN A ] : Park Haerin? There's also Jo Moonhee... both description fits them so well...
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15TH PLACE
503,000 points
PARK HAERIN
( BLOCK BERRY CREATIVE )
TRAINEE #013
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PARK HAERIN [ 15/BBC ] : Mom, I survived another round! Thank you to my family who supported me to get here in the first place. I'll see you on my next stage!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : We're now down to the 14th place. So close to the first lineup for this evaluation. Speaking of it, this trainee has been a center for their team...
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14TH PLACE
510,111 points
CHOI NAHEE
( PLAN A )
TRAINEE #016
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CHOI NAHEE [ 14/PLAN A ] : [ cries out ] Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : This next trainee is someone who played a huge role from our previous stages. From OUI entertainment, the 13th place...
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13TH PLACE
531,944 points
JO MOONHEE
( OUI ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #026
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JO MOONHEE [ 13/OUI ] : First of all, thank you to our 'x producers'. You were the ones who I counted on the most to make it in!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : We're almost close to the top ranks this evaluation. But before that, I'll be announcing the 12th place trainee from MNH Entertainment.
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12TH PLACE
538,500 points
SEO CHAEMIN
( MNH ENTERTAINMENT )
TRAINEE #024
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SEO CHAEMIN [ 12/MNH ] : Ah, I'm so happy! I could hug anyone close right now! But yeah... [ her voice softens ] it's Key sunbaenim.
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Normally, this place is going to be a regrettable one if a trainee ends up on this in the finale, but with the 'x rule' present, there's no way to tell. The 11th place and one chair away from the top 10 belongs to...
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11TH PLACE
549,389 points
BAE JINWOO
( BRAND NEW MUSIC )
TRAINEE #009
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BAE JINWOO [ 11/BNM ] : Thank you everyone! I'll work harder and return your love and support with a better Bae Jinwoo!
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KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : As you all know by now, we'll have 10 trainees in the final lineup. However, the last two will not be decided by the 10th and 9th place. Rather, by a male and female trainee who weren't called yet, but had the most votes in total throughout the season.
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : So right now, the 10th and 9th places right now are not really 'top spots', but are simply 'normal places'. However, reaching this high may give you more chances of getting an 'x spot'. The 10th place trainee...
NEXT TIME ON PROJECT X . . .
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Surprisingly though, this trainee made it in this high even without the grace of benefit points.
??? [ ?/? ] : Hey... I think the 'chair's curse' is real.
KEY [ PROJ. REP ] : Without the benefit point they received, ***** wouldn't have even been a part of the current lineup, and yet look at them getting a high place this evaluation. This just proves that benefit points could totally change the game.
AS THE GAPS FOR EACH TRAINEE GET CLOSER . . .
??? [ ?/? ] : Woah, I knew it. I knew ***** was a candidate for the top spot!
WHO WILL BE THE FIRST EVER 1ST PLACE FOR THIS SEASON ?
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hiyaaa i'm starting your 2020 with fear?? lolll
please don't tag usernames on this part!! i'd rather let the users be surprised by seeing the chapter themselves, and not because you spoiled the surprise by tagging them and they get to see it on their notifs. i'm not saying you can't congratulate them if you want to, but maybe instead of "congrats @milktops!!" i think it'll be better to say "congrats shan!" or "congrats (their trainee's name)!"