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Episode start.
A familiar trio appears on the center of the stage, greeting the in-venue audience and the audience at home with matching saccharine smiles. “It’s been a long journey to get here today,” Byun Baekhyun says, addressing the audience as the camera follows his face and words. “Both for us, the viewers, and for the girls who have worked diligently from the start to make it to this final point.”
“It’s bittersweet knowing we’ll have to say goodbye to many tonight,” Seo Kangjoon continues, picking up the cue with his own charismatic words. “All the girls here have become our favorites, right?” The audience cheers in agreement to the words, clapping and calling out their favorite contestants’ names in support. Han Yejin’s smile widens at the loud sound and she playfully covers one of her ears to tease about the audience’s excited volume.
“Before the end, there’s still a lot more to see!” she announces warmly. “So Jisub sajangnim, do you have anything to say before we begin?” The camera cuts over to the image of the Royal CEO sitting comfortably at his usual spot in the middle of the venue, only this time surrounded by a sea of fans holding colorful banners in support of their future idols. Jisub looks handsome for this finale episode, dressed to the nines in a sleek gray suit and tie and grinning widely at Han Yejin’s query.
“I want to say… I’m looking forward to this,” he jokes pleasantly. He lifts the microphone up and the metal head touches gently against his lips as he speaks. “Let’s begin.”
For the audience at home, a brief review of last episode’s events reminds them what’s at stake for tonight. Two groups have been formed by So Jisub based on the finalists remaining in the competition: Team A, consisting of YANG JIWON, JO EUNAE, LEE JIHYUN, MANOBAN LALISA, and LEE SOOHYUN; and Team B, consisting of PARK CHAEYOUNG, JEGAL SEOYOUNG, KIM SEOLHYUN, AHN HYOJIN, and NAM DAWON, and these groups are to perform one last time, their efforts and stage presence determining their future fate in Luxe-- or outside of it. As they’ve only been given a week to prepare for this performance, the pressure has mounted higher than ever and the resulting emotional responses have intensified, as seen in several clips of the girls as they are given a chance to capture a camera and confess their innermost thoughts.
“it’s been a really precious experience.” JEGAL SEOYOUNG says as she steeples her fingers. “In the beginning I thought… I probably won’t make it to the end, but I should still do it. I couldn’t give up the chance. but now it really feels like i could win.” Seoyoung reaches down and takes a sip of tea, which has now cooled to her satisfaction. “If you told me I would be a finalist on a Royal Survival show in one year, I would have fainted. Seriously.”
“The girls aren’t here right now, but I brought them with me!” JO EUNAE lifts up a picture they all took together at the very beginning of the show, when there were still thirteen of them. "We lost three girls along the way. Three talented friends. I guess you could say it’s to be expected when you enter a survival show; you never know when your turn will come and how you’ll react if it does. But when you’re in it, it’s different. We’re so involved that we don’t really imagine this could ever end. You know? The experience I gained during the show is priceless, really. I was confident in my abilities. Not arrogant, but confident. Maybe a little too much?” she laughs earnestly. “But I’ve learned that i indeed have a lot to work on still. i think even years from now, I won’t be able to be completely satisfied with myself. Maybe I’m too competitive, but I think it’s always possible to do better.”
“If I had an opportunity to do this again, to be on another survival show, I think I would do it,” KIM SEOLHYUN confesses, “I thought I knew what I would be getting myself into when I signed myself up for this, but some of the challenges, the interview and the dress…” Her eyes closed and her shoulders bounced in a silent laugh. Hands went up to cover her face with a whine as if wanting to forget the memory. “It’s nearing the end now, right? No matter what happens, every one of us did their best. At this point… I’m also proud of /us/ for making it this far. Really, with all the memories we shared, I would be glad to be in the same group with any of them. But we’ll learn about that soon, won’t we? I’m nervous just thinking about it.”
“When I auditioned – I thought that I’d be a shoo-in.” LEE JIHYUN reveals honestly. “I’ve been at Royal for so long, I had to get in? But getting put into minor really made me work for my place. I had become so complacent that I had forgotten the feeling of trying and took my seniority for granted. If anything, from this experience – I learned that it’s never too late to keep trying, to prove your worth. Or, show that my dancing has improved a little bit – I know, I’m still not the best but I’m not exactly a sight for sore eyes anymore, right? Riiiiiiiiiiii –ght.” Jihyun laughs, hand coming up to cover her lips, muting the laughter trying to keep it at bay. “I just hope, in the end, that’s what I’m remembered for. started from the bottom, now i’m here.”
“Hi, hi! It’s me, Lee Soohyun, royal entertainment’s sunflower and precious chibi moon.” LEE SOOHYUN giggles then a soft smile appears on her lips, and she then turns the camera to show that she is actually at a cosplay cafe. “i’m here with my boyfriend you know.. i’m sorry sajangnim.. i didn’t want you to find out like this. he’s very good to me i hope you support us!” she jokes, but later becomes more sweetly sincere: “i pray that we make you happy with our performances, please look after us fondly. we all have worked really hard to be here, chasing any dream takes a lot of courage.” Soohyun smiles placing her free hand on her chest, “it’s scary.. even if we don’t show it.. we’re all a little scared. we’re bearing our hearts to you. so with that being said i always remember this: don’t forget, if usagi can! so can you! i love you guys bye bye! god bless!”
“hello hello hello!” MANOBAN LALISA says greetings in the three languages she knows — first korean, then english, then thai. “this whole show has been a wild ride, and so much happened in the span of a few months.” lisa takes a sip of her drink before continuing. “there are a lot of things that happened that didn’t get shown. we had a lot of hardships. sometimes i would be practicing all day and i wouldn’t realize the time, and since the practice rooms have no windows, i would barely even think about it… to be honest, it was difficult in the beginning because i knew that i was lacking, especially compared to the other trainees.” she pauses, taking a breath. “i think that’s what really motivated me. because i thought that i definitely couldn’t show that on television, and that i had to improve no matter what. and i’ve learned so much from sajangnim and my trainers and the other trainees, so i’m really really grateful.”
“it’s been, what, three months now? wow, it feels so…unbelievable. i still can’t decide if the time passed by slowly or quickly, but… i don’t think i’m ready for it to be over yet.” NAM DAWON smiled a warm and reminiscent smile. “it’s been such an important chapter in my life… it feels almost like i’m graduating high school again,” she admitted, light amounts of laughter spilling from within her. “coming into this, i didn’t think that i’d end up caring about all of these people so much, but…” she looked down for a moment, and, when her gaze lifted, it became clear that she had tears forming in her eyes. “coming from another company… i know that this is my last chance to be with them. i’m not ready to leave them yet, so i have to show that to so jisub by working hard, right? i want this more than anything… i realize that now. i’ll adapt, and, maybe you’ll see me on luxe’s debut stage! royal, fighting!”
“i remember when the show was announced, i didn’t sign up nor take part in the special training, i didn’t want to be apart of the show.” PARK CHAEYOUNG explains. “so, when i signed up, it was more-or-less on a whim.” rose glances downwards at her hands, fingers almost bare of rings, other jewelery which usually occupies every vacant limb. “i can say now, that i’m really glad i signed up, and god, who knew i’d be here still. i want to win.” she shifts in her place, leaning back in the chair, folding her arms across her chest, looking downwards. “it means so much to me that i’ve been given the opportunity to debut alongside them, we’ve worked so hard. let's go all the way together. no matter what, everything happens for a reason. this is park chaeyoung signing off, i may be rose of luxe or just rose of royal but,” she pauses. “either way, i’ll be happy. take care now, bye bye!”
“I’m trying really hard. Harder than I ever thought I’d be capable of. Not because…Not because I’m afraid of losing. I know I have to do well for the others.” YANG JIWON is too tired to stave off the way her eyes start to well with tears. “People think I don’t work hard because of the company I represent, or that I think I can just be better without…lifting a finger or anything. All of these girls are so talented. I never thought I’d make it this far. And they’ve all been so good to me. I hate the thought of them not debuting together, especially my teammates...” She sniffs, for at least the third time since she started recording. “I have to be better,” she concedes, looking into the camera, “It could be the last time anyone sees anything from me ever, and that’s kind of a big deal…”
From expressions of positivity to a consistent sense of fear of being eliminated, it’s visible to all that the girls are enduring far more mentally and emotionally than what is shown on the camera. It’s the cost of a survival competition and no one envies their position; they’re offering it all to the watching audience and only one man decides whether it���s good enough or not.
Once more returned to the stage, Seo Kangjoon introduces the first group to perform as Team B. PARK CHAEYOUNG, JEGAL SEOYOUNG, KIM SEOLHYUN, AHN HYOJIN, and NAM DAWON all take center stage and the lights and music begin for their rendition of the original song, “Want You to Say.” Jisub’s eyes are sharp as he assesses the performers individually: Rose, whose lovely vocals and stage presence have improved gradually over the duration of the competition; Seoyoung, whose full-rounded talent adds stability to the group’s overall dynamic; Seolhyun, whose usual high dance quality is marred by an injury he’d heard about from the choreographer, yet who still endures well for the camera; Elly, who impresses him with her suitability to this fresh concept, as well as her softer rapping style that’s a refreshing change to hear; and lastly, Dawon, whose singing style is as flawless as ever and has him closing his eyes in joy to hear it.
It’s tremendous. So Jisub is impressed and the feeling is revealed on his face as he slowly nods in approval once the performance ends. “Well done, girls,” Jisub tells them simply, smiling wide. There will be no critique for these final performances but he hopes his appreciation for their shown hard work is heard loud and clear as he claps strongly for them, along with the audience who shouts their praises to the five girls.
Byun Baekhyun comes to the microphone when the noise finally dies down and introduces the next group as Team A. YANG JIWON, JO EUNAE, LEE JIHYUN, MANOBAN LALISA, and LEE SOOHYUN all take their positions on stage and the lights and music go up for their performance to “Why Did You Come to My House?” An utter change of pace from the previous fun-hearted performance, the audience and So Jisub all watch equally fascinated as the up-beat stage takes place next. As before, the CEO quietly watches all girls in turn: Jiwon, whose potential he’s always believed in despite her being thrust into roles where she couldn’t show it off like the others; Eunae, a talented rapper who one simply couldn’t take their eyes off of whenever she appeared; Jihyun, with a singing talent to shake the soul out of viewers as she hits the challenging high notes; Lisa, the epitome of someone who’d worked hard throughout the competition to improve to his standards; and Soohyun, whose vocals fill the CEO with shameless pride that he’s found her such a long time ago.
Jisub feels the pressure mounting even before the song is over. In front of him now are five girls whose talent could shake a nation, and yet so, too, were five previously who could do the same. However, despite the heavy decision that he feels weighing down his shoulders, the CEO already knows the final conclusion he’s come to. These performances alone were never the deciding factor but everything up to this point. Their past performances, hearing the honest opinions from the coaches over these three months, watching the confessional interviews behind the scenes that weren’t always shown on air and, finally, his own biased opinion over who would suit Luxe -- all these factored into the decision he’d announce once the final ensemble performance graced the stage. “Absolutely fantastic,” he praises Team A, keeping to a simplistic approach as he conveys his happiness over their performance with enthusiastic applause.
The surprise for the audience follows next, as Han Yejin takes over the microphone to announce “Wild” as a special presentation for the loyal viewers watching the show all this time. “May I introduce… your finalists of Royal Survival!” she declares, once the girls have had enough time to quickly change into their ‘Wild’ costumes and the stage is reset for the final performance. The lights go on and the audience is mesmerized by the full sight of all ten young women challenging the third, most difficult concept of all: sensuality to bewitch the mind.
Jisub looks on with pride as he sees them all together on stage for the final time. His chest tightens with an unexpected rise of emotion as he thinks of all the progress they’ve made since joining the show. Those without confidence in their first challenge now shine like stars underneath the bright lights and he exhales out a long breath, smiling fondly as they dance together as a unit and entertain the audience with their unique charms.
Of these girls, his Luxe would be born.
When the performance ends, the audience roars with thunderous cheers and applause. The girls are given time to soak in the live reaction, standing on stage to hear what’s justly deserved as the camera crew and stage crew hurriedly switch over to the results stage. The audience at home is given a commercial break while they do so, and Jisub takes the time off camera to stretch out his legs and take a much-needed sip of water.
This was it. The final reckoning.
There’s no way for him to prepare himself for the inevitable heartbreak he’d cause on that stage tonight. Jisub knew this was the end for several of them, some who might leave his company out of grief and giving up on their dreams ( though, of course, he’d hoped they wouldn’t. ) But, for the others, those who would start on this road with him to make Luxe the shining new stars of the idol industry, he would have to steel himself to face the consequences.
When the show returns, Jisub stands and faces the girls, still dressed in their Wild costumes, with a bittersweet expression. “Thank you, girls, for everything,” he tells them sincerely. “These last three months have been eye-opening and I’ve seen talent that takes my breath away still even today.”
“Without further ado, I will now sort you into groups for the very last time.”
The audience gasps in surprise at this announcement but Jisub has anticipated this reaction and ignores it, choosing instead to stare steadily at the line up of finalists up on stage before opening his mouth to announce their names one by one.
“Ahn Hyojin… you will stay in Team B.”
“Jo Eunae… you will stay in Team A.”
“Kim Seolhyun… you will move to Team A.”
“Lee Jihyun… you will stay in Team A.”
“Lee Soohyun… you will move to Team B.”
“Manoban Lalisa… you will move to Team B.”
“Nam Dawon… you will move to Team A.”
“Park Chaeyoung… you will stay in Team B.”
“Yang Jiwon… you will stay in Team A.”
Jisub pauses, considering the new groups as they stand now: Team A, consisting of JO EUNAE, KIM SEOLHYUN, LEE JIHYUN, NAM DAWON, and YANG JIWON; and Team B, consisting of AHN HYOJIN, LEE SOOHYUN, MANOBAN LALISA, and PARK CHAEYOUNG. The CEO’s gaze settles on Jegal Seoyoung, considering her for a long moment of contemplation before finally speaking.
“Seoyoung, you will join Team A as the sixth, and final member, of the new Royal girl group Luxe.” His smile is radiant as he stares at the chosen girls. “Congratulations to all of you. You have been truly outstanding all of this time.”
To the members of Team B, Jisub’s tone takes on a softer tone. “Ladies, you, too, have been absolutely outstanding since the start of this competition. But, for several of you… Lisa and Rose, especially, I believe there’s still time for you two to grow. You are young trainees still and time is what you need in order to train to reach your fullest potential. Keep working hard, training hard, and debut will certainly be in your futures.” To Soohyun and Elly, he also nods his head apologetically. “For you two, as well, it was a close call -- and probably the hardest decision I have had yet to make. However, Luxe is not the group that is meant for you. I know what you two are capable of, probably better than you know yourself, and I assure you, as your CEO, that I will always steer you in the right direction. I am proud of you, of all four of you, and I can only see your futures expanding wider from this moment on.”
Jisub then turns his attention to the winners of Royal Survival -- the six girls who will soon be presented to the world as his Royal LUXE. “Eunae, Seolhyun, Jihyun, Dawon, Jiwon, and Seoyoung… each of you has proven yourselves to be exactly what I’d hoped for when this competition began. Full of talent, full of potential, beautiful as well as hardworking-- let us travel this road together from now on. Congratulations,” he says again, warmly. “You have won the final round of Royal Survival.”
[ OOC Note: ]
Congratulations to the winners of Royal Survival, and a heartfelt thank you to the contestants who have worked hard to make this event a truly special experience!
For the finalists who have won a position in Luxe, a follow-up post concerning the group concept will appear on Royal Entertainment’s company blog in the next few days (my personal time permitting) with further instructions about what will occur in the next stage for you. For Eunae, Dawon, and Jiwon, a meeting between Royal Ent. lawyers and their original company lawyers will take place privately in which Royal will follow legal procedures to officially buy out their contracts. You will be given a two year contract with Royal starting on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 while those already in Royal will keep the same contracts they have now.
For the finalists who did not win, you may return to your original trainee status that you held prior to the beginning of the competition. Everyone will be expected to move out of the Seocho dorms before the weekend (December 9th) and can return to their normal living spaces and training schedules by the 6th.
Any questions may be sent either to the Royal Ent. inbox or to Mod Sera or to Mod Kyle, as appropriate. Once again, thank you all so much (as well as our opinionated netizens!) for making this event truly a memorable one. Let’s meet again soon! ^v^
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a minor chord struck.
in all honesty, shiah had no idea how to approach the girls who hadn’t made it into luxe from royal survival. what’s worse was that shiah had been certain that elly was going to make it into the group with how hard she had worked the whole time on the show. shiah had been rooting for her... and yet a girl shiah didn’t even know had taken that rapper spot from someone she had been training with. she didn’t know how to feel about it all, let alone what to say when she ended up with elly in the same training room.
she hadn’t told anyone yet, but shiah was planning on improving her rapping skills. seeing royal survival made her realize that the more she had to offer, the better. hence why she found herself in a rapping training room. if she couldn’t focus in on one thing then she’d be good, at the very least, at a lot of different things. nothing wrong with that, right?
elly would be the one to go to for help on rapping, of course, but with given circumstances perhaps it wasn’t the best time to ask her for help. perhaps taking a different approach would be better in starting a conversation with her. “whatcha working on unnie?” she tried to keep it as light and casual as possible. there was an elephant in the room but shiah could ignore it.
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★ — royal survival, episode 7 ;
🎼 want you to say — playback — ft. @seolhyunrk, @rkseoyoung, @rkrose, @ellyrk
it felt nearly impossible to believe that royal survival was truly coming to an end. it had been a long and eventful journey, though, if she were being honest, the time had slipped by much faster than dawon had expected it to. it almost felt as though just yesterday she had been filming for her audition, anxious and unaware of what her future might hold. auditioning had been one of the most difficult decisions of dawon’s life thus far, though, looking back now, she finds herself grateful to have taken the risk.
“this one’s for you, junyeong,” she whispered herself as they prepared for their stage, and dawon’s quickening heartbeat resembled some of her earlier performances. this was the do or die moment, and dawon wasn’t sure as to whether she felt excited or terrified, though she assumed that it was some weird mixture of both. she took one final look at her team around her, smiling once in seolhyun’s direction as they prepared for what might be their last performance together. dawon wasn’t ready to leave these girls, not yet—she had no choice but to give this performance her all, and she had no intention of holding back.
쳐다봐 날 또 피하다가
계속 엇갈리는 Sign
Play me your song
Play 처음부터 Playback
when it’s her turn to sing, dawon does her best to smile for the camera, hopefully showing off some of the charisma she had worked so hard to improve on. she was far from the most charismatic on the show, that much she wouldn’t deny—but it was difficult for dawon to ignore the progress she’d shown over the course of the show—the effort she’d put forth into becoming someone that wasn’t completely forgettable. her time on the show (and her teammates) had helped her to come out of her metaphorical shell, hopefully leaving her in a position to show the world what kind of performer nam dawon truly was.
기다렸잖아
I waited
좀 더 다가와
Come come to me now ooh
as the main vocalist, dawon felt that she had to be absolutely perfect when it came to the execution of her lines (making her particularly grateful for the lack of complicated choreography whenever it was her turn to sing). she found herself thinking back on what so jisub had told her in one of the earlier episodes, after her team’s performance of over u: ‘dawon, every time you open your mouth to sing, i don’t think anyone can possibly focus on anything else but where it’s coming from’. she found herself hoping that that would be the case once again today, and there was no way she’d allow herself to walk away without delivering any less than what should be expected of the main vocalist (in fact, it was her intention to go beyond what was expected, as scary as that thought seemed).
알고 싶어 니 모든걸
사소한 버릇까지도
What you like
What you hate
Yeah I’m so 사랑으로 빠졌어
Yeah baby boy
she can’t help but think of how much she enjoys listening to rose sing, and now more than ever she found herself grateful that they were on the same team. rose was someone that dawon had enjoyed practicing with, and she looked forward to their potential future together as members of luxe. when it came to her lines, however, they were far less demanding than what was required in the chorus, though she enjoyed herself while singing them all the same. she enjoyed the song more than she had expected to, and dawon feels that it’s one that she’d listen to a lot in her spare time.
기다렸잖아
I waited
좀 더 다가와
Come come to me now ooh
it was impossible for dawon to ignore the thought of how right this feels. performing alongside seolhyun, seoyoung, rose, and elly... they were some of the girls that she had grown closest to over the course of the show, and she couldn’t bear the idea of leaving them now. they were her team, and, no matter what results may follow, she doesn’t imagine that anything would be able to change that. there was a genuine happiness that she felt throughout the entirety of their performance, and she knew that it came from those that she was on stage with as they all put on one final performance before royal survival would finally come to an end.
(난 언제나)
I’m waiting for you
(그때까지)
I’ll always be right here for you
더 기다리겐 하지마
as she and seolhyun sang their part of the bridge together, they were soon gently holding hands, even if only for a brief moment. there wasn’t a word to describe how much contentment dawon felt standing on stage alongside her friends, and she could only hope that they were doing a good job of showing their chemistry off to those watching them. these were the people that dawon wanted to debut with, and that is what constantly fueled her to give her all to the performance, determined to show so jisub how much she had improved from her performance of pattern all those months ago.
she had worked on her singing technique, improved her ability to carry out high notes—she felt that she was a much better singer than the day she had auditioned, and she doesn’t suppose that she owes that to anyone more than so jisub himself. it was strange, in a way—it almost felt as if the man was her friend, which was a far cry from her relationship with hyun bin, for whom she still felt intimidated by (though she still appreciated him taking a chance on her more than anything).
she put as much as she could without straining herself into her high notes, which came easier than they would have in the past, making her that much more grateful for the hard work she had put into training her voice over the course of the show. she had to assume that it would make the notes more pleasant to hear, too, though that was ultimately for so jisub to decide.
기다렸잖아
I waited
좀 더 다가와
Come come to me now ooh
the performance was drawing to a close, though dawon didn’t want to think of it as the ending. she didn’t dare to think of this as the ending, lest she run the risk of crying just as soon as their stage was complete. in the final moment, just after their performance had ended, dawon realized that, in that moment, she felt happier than she had in a very long time. this was everything that she’s ever wanted. she could only pray that it wouldn’t be over before it had the chance to truly begin.
#royalsurvival7#solo;#royalsurvival;#( wc: 1039 )#seolhyunrk#rkseoyoung#rkrose#ellyrk#( this is it!! i can't believe it !! )#( gifs are irrelevant bc she's wearing eunjin's outfit in the rooftop scenes of the video but gdi if she isn't heckin gorgeous in them )
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♡ #rkroyalsurvival, episode 7! — want you to say ( rose as woolim ) ft. royal gems!
even now, rose is asking herself how she’s still here, despite all she’s been forced to overcome. she’s curious if now is the moment where all comes undone and her efforts to keep herself afloat are the doings of her sinking. what a shame that would be. rose had begun this journey strong, but afraid; turning heads only to then disappoint again and again. and she’s grown accustomed to change and to disappointing people, she can handle criticism and harsh words. she digests, processes them, all of which help her grow, to bloom brighter and further. and somehow, the dahlia of royal entertainment had made it to the end of the road: alive.
she enjoys the moments spent alone with elly, seolhyun, dawon and seoyoung. she looks at all of them with soft eyes, a smile pulling at her lips as she reaches for their hands, squeezing each reassuringly, muttering words of support and comfort as she did so. maybe this wasn’t the line-up she had seen herself alongside, but it’s the line-up she believes in and accepts, willingly, wholeheartedly. they’ve been given, to rose, what feels like the perfect song; the dance and the lyrics compliment the five of them perfectly and the tone, the feelings of which the song gives off are age appropriate. the concept is youthful but mature at the same time, and rose is thankful that the strongest emotion that she’ll have to convey on stage is that of happiness.
rose pulls at the small, wrist length gloves she wears, eyes running over her manicure briefly. she’s content with what she’s been given to wear for this final performance, and while not very glamorous; it’s comfortable and form-fitting, it compliment’s rose and her figure. fitted high-waisted trousers, a fitted black turtleneck and a frilly checked crop top over the top. she loves the cropped denim jacket and the doc martens on her feet, the hooped earrings in her ears and her hair of which falls gently over her back and shoulders.
and time comes out from beneath her, before she knows it, rose is carrying herself outwards onto the stage, standing in formation with the other girls waiting for the song to sound. the intro is sweet, the girls spin and turn around each other, bouncing gently before falling into the beginning places. oddly, rose is centre for what feels like a good portion of the performance. she feels as though she’s come full circle, from being criticized for her lack of presence and poor dance skills, to being here at the end of the road, smiling brightly amongst her team members. the song in rose’s opinion is tastefully cute, and all she has to do is smile.
what are you thinking about? i feel like i’ll know. your chin is in your hands, acting like you don’t know, why so secretive?
the song isn't hard for her to sing, in terms of pitch, it’s just right and she hears herself loud and clear. live singing is something of which she’s come to master this past year or so, being a trainee and all. one part of the song has rose leaning on seoyoung and elly’s back, who hold dawon and seolhyun in front of them, tightly, all smiling, playing the part they’ve been given. she moves back, out of the spotlight and dawon takes over for her. to rose, this moment is probably one of her best, one of her happiest. for once, she feels present amongst the other girls, dancing and smiling. it’s that which rose has come to understand that jiseob was criticising her for, never being present. while rose had always been there, dancing, she was never really living in the moment. and it’s that she does now alongside the girls.
want you to say! oh, oh-oh!
shifting back into the centre, rose takes control for the beginning of the chorus. in unison, the girls dance, wave and move their bodies to the music, moving together, through their positions, permitting dawon to take centre stage for the remainder of the chorus. rose continues to smile and be present within the moment. if she goes home empty-handed, she wants to do so without regrets. tonight is the opportunity for her to enjoy herself one last time on stage, amongst elly, seolhyun, dawon and seoyoung; she’s not sure if she’ll get another chance.
stop right there, show me a more manly you. what’s important is our connection, no more calculation. why are you trying to package yourself?
she returns to the centre again, strutting forward; flipping her hair over her shoulder, a mass of waves flutter through the air momentarily. the smile on rose’s face is one brought on by pure joy, excitement but also nerves which thankfully don’t shine through. the dance feels natural to her, she sways along to the music, closing her eyes for a moment to enjoy this for what it is. rose effortlessly grooves to the side, letting dawon take her place in centre. it’s exciting to see everyone have their moment, to hear lyrics spill from everyone’s mouths. the distribution for this performance was so fair, everyone got their moment to shine bright, unlike the past.
want you to say! oh, oh-oh!
they move into the chorus as they did before, effortlessly. it’s after this chorus that elly has her moment to shine to whine has rose internally screaming, of joy, of course. they dance behind her, apart of the routine has them on the floor, to which rose is thankful she’s wearing trousers. they stand and elly returns to the group, all five of them dance in unison, as though this is their song and this is their stage, of which it is, but only for very few moments.
i can’t hide it anymore, i just can’t hide.
they fall into a line once again, side profile’s towards the audience. the song breaks itself down, slowing. each girl has a moment to show herself vocally, minus elly who just tore the stage up. the girls move, coming in towards rose. she’s still smiling, gently, running her hands up her thighs gently only to bring them up over her head, shaking hair away from her face slightly. they move around, almost in a circle-like formation, before forming a line once more, rose centre.
want you to say! oh, oh oh!
and together, all five girls strut forward with a bounce in their step, smiling ear-to-ear. they are free to dance, move however they want, however they need to; after all- this is it, the conclusion of the chapter they’ve been living for these past three months. together, not just as team a and b, but as a group, all thirteen of them; they’ve made it through highs and lows. royal survival is everyone’s story, apart of everyone’s journey to stardom and rose believes that to be critical information. for the ending verse, the five come together as one group vocally, shuffling into their ending pose, cheekily looking over the top of one another’s heads, smiling brightly at the camera and the audience. and while she can, rose throws a wink at the camera.
“the moment i always waited for, like destiny.
don’t stop, play our song. i just want you to say.”
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it’s not as though the both of them have been away from each other for long. if anything, they’ve both been busy with their own respective things. still, it’s been a while since jaehyun’s last spoken to elly –– and he hasn’t exactly asked her about the royal survivals.
he thinks it’s a shame, really, that someone as talented as elly didn’t make it through to the group. and jaehyun’s no ceo of an entertainment company but he doesn’t quite get why she hadn’t either. it’s been a few months since the royal survival though, and a few months since he’s actually had a proper conversation with her.
so, in his own way to belatedly cheer her up as well as a ‘thank you for an amazing 2017′, he’d cooked up something for elly. usually, elly would’ve been the one to give jaehyun an amazing bento. but this time, he’d wanted to try something new.
“noona!” he greets as he slides on the seat opposite her. “here,” he passes her a lunchbox, all smiles. “remember how you gave me homemade food?” he says, “i ... well this is sort of a thank you. kind of! i made sandwiches which isn’t as high quality as what you’d usually make...” his voice trails off before he quickly shakes his head and diverts his attention back to the food. “but this is a new years thank you meal!” he just hopes elly doesn’t get indigestion from jaehyun’s terrible lack of cooking skills (even if he did try. very hard.)
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//mock interview nov’17 eval | skj solo
He sat face to face to the mentor who told him to pretend that they didn’t know each other. Task was to reply to the questions, trying to be as concrete as possible without damaging his own image. Kang Joon had no idea how to remain himself without saying things he might not mean. Sounded hard. The other male began rustling with his stack of papers before lifting his voice, as if he was a reporter to get to know about him.
Please introduce yourself before we are starting with the questions.
Kang Joon lifted himself up from his seat and bowed, smiling brightly. “Hello, I am Royal’s White Lotus Seo Kang Joon. Pleased to meet you.”
Q1.“Your real name isn’t Seo Kang Joon, it is Lee Seunghwan instead. So what’s the reason behind your stage name Seo Kang Joon?”
He hummed, most people didn’t even knew Seo Kang Joon wasn’t his real name. He often introduced himself as Lee Seunghwan but rather liked it to be called Kang Joon. Most people called him Kang Joon anyways, there were just few like his grandmother or his cousin or his ex who called him by his birthname. “Well, there is a sunbaenim who is called Lee Seunghwan…. I felt like I couldn’t dare to become an idol while holding into this name without the pressure to surpass him. At the same time I was afraid to dirty his good name if I were to fail. That’s the only reason. I am not ungrateful towards my late parents, and I will never forget the name they gave me. ”
Q2. “Please name 3 things that describe you the best.”
He leaned back, before replying. “Spectrum, cheesy & cheeky.” The male’s lips formed into a wide grin. “I may look innocent, but there is much more to learn about me, so I guess spectrum is a good word to choose. There are a variety of sides to learn about me. I am a hopeless romantic and sometimes even I found myself pretty cheesy.” The mere grin turned into laughter. “And people often tell me I’m bold because I tend to do things differently from what you would expect.”
Q3. "What do you think about Royal Survival? Who is your favorite and why?"
This was one of the questions he had expected, since the show was drawing Royal Ent. into the focus of citizens right now. The male straigthened his limbs and his back, a hand tabbing on the table between the two of them. "Well, actually there are quite a few people I am cheering on. But if you ask me to choose one favorite it would be definitely be Elly. She is one of my closest friends, so I know about her skills and talents. I think people should just focus her because of that, nothing else.”
Q4. " How was it for you to co-host the Survival show? Is hosting one of the things you want to do as idol?
Nodding in agreement, Kang Joon replied: "I was pretty nervous but at the end of the day I was glad I received the chance to host the show. The Royal show represents our female trainees, so Baekhyun and me could remind Korea about Royal's male trainees as well. It was a good experience and a great opportunity! I would definitely host again, if I received another chance. But acting and modeling are something I want to do as Idol as well." He was thankful for the chance, and he needed to make sure to thank Jisub sunbaenim later.
Q5. “If you have to choose: Who is the most handsome and who the most beautiful among Royal trainees?”
Seemed like a question to provoke him, he thought. “How do you choose the fairest flower in a Royal Garden?” He returned the question with a cheeky smile. “I think our visual line is pretty strong among other companies, and I actually don’t think there is someone who is better looking than the other. But if you want me to choose, I think Baekhyun is easy on the eyes... When I was next to him on stage, I couldn’t take my eyes of his side profile. He has cheekbones one could be envious of... and still has this pure charm that pulls one closer to him and his adorable smile.” Kang Joon nodded. On the other hand he was facing a dilemma, when he was about to choose a pretty female. If he were to follow his guts he would have definitely called out for Rose, but there was no way he could actually do that considering the two of them could easily get under fire again. And choosing Dahye he also had somewhat of a special bond to, and whose beauty he personally adored almost as much as his exgirlfriend’s, would possibly cause a stir as well. Either way, it was troubling for him and the choosen female. “And for the females... I vote for Elly once again!” He shortly said, it was obvious the two of them were close friends, so there was no way one could misunderstand their relationship. “Her mature looks make her stand out, it’s something one has to be born with.”
Q6. “Talking of Baekhyun... During your participation at the MGAs there was a scandal regarding same sex love. Please tell us your thoughts on controversial topics such as homosexuality.”
The question stabbed him right into the chest, as he knew how Korea was a very traditional nation and this kind of topic was a bit of a taboo. Maybe it would be better to stay low, swallowing down his opinion. But that would mean to deny his true self, even though Kang Joon wanted to show the world who he really was. “I’m not against it. I rather support it. And I hope there will be a day, when South Korea can support and accept same sex love as well.” He was bisexual after all, so how could he ever hate on those who loved the same gender? He himself had experienced it before. “I don’t believe anyone has the right to intervene the love of two humans. Whoever you love, it’s still love.”
Q7. “Does that mean you would date a man?”
He blinked, perplexed after hearing the mentor’s question. He couldn’t really believe what he just heard, the other man was much more pushy than he expected him to be. “Life is busy enough, even without dating.” Kang Joon replied, mistrustful gazing at the other’s eyes. The male wouldn’t give him a chance to be alarmed about Kang Joon’s relationship status, unlike at the beginning of his trainingship. He had learned from his mistakes. “And please refrain from sounding disgusted by that thought, it’s nothing bad.” A dangerous glint flickered in his amber coloured eyes.
Q8. “Fine... Then please tell me what kind of concept do you hope to debut with?”
Brushing through his light brown hair, he averted his amber coloured gaze for a short moment in order to collect his words. Kang Joon wouldn’t show his anger about the rudeness from the older man. This wasn’t the time. “It would be awesome to debut in a co-ed group, if you ask me.” He laughed a fake smile. He had no idea what he was actually talking about since he had never really thought about a group concept before. “Having to balance between female and male aspects we wouldn’t do too strong or too cute concepts I believe… I rather feel like we could pursue a deeper concept, which tells stories to the listeners instead of only capturing them with alluring looks or ear-catching melodies.” Kang Joon was suprised about himself for sounding self-confident and prepared, but he supposed his improvising skills weren’t as bad as he thought.
Q9. “And if you could choose trainees from all companies, who would you want to create a co-ed group with?”
“Oh that’s a easy question. I would love to be with my friends because I know we could enjoy ourselves while having the strongest teamwork. They are like my family, so I believe we would be the coolest gang out there!” Excited he blurred out, without trying to make him sound calmer and more elaborate. “KT has Aron and Gary, those would be my male buddies. Aron could be the talented allround pretty boy, while Gary would be the calm big brother with mad dog rapping skills. And if Elly wouldn’t win the Survival show, even though I am most certain she will, she would be the strong and cool female counterpart to him, independent and in charge of the sexy charm. Since there are three males we would need two more girls and there won’t be better choices than Sphere’s Minhee and Nova’s Wendy. The two of them have bubbly personalities, as Minhee is super attentive and caring and Wendy is gentle and kind and sweet to everyone. Also their charming harmony would serve the vocal parts of our group well. And I for my part would be the dumb visual who could take care of acting and variety.” His eyes glinted in excitement, when he imagined things. The mentor blinked before nodding in agreement. “Oh! And other choices for a group would be Rose, Dahye, Soohyun, Jihyun and Yooa… wait…” The male cover his eyes with one hand, while cackling. “This isn’t a co-ed group anymore… I suppose I could try be part of a girlgroup as well.” He joked which made the mentor laughing out as well before telling Kang Joon to move on to the next question.
Q10. “What kind of advice would you give new trainees coming in to your company?”
The male scratched his chin, before looking right into his mentors eyes again. “They should think about a flower name beforehand.” Kang Joon laughed about his own answer, as he remembered how he had struggled to find a good flower name for quite some time. “And please enjoy the stay here.”
#rknov17eval#skj:solo#rkevent: mock interview#wc: 1679#ellyrk#aronrk#rkwendy#rkxminhee#rkrose#dahyexrk#rksooyhun#rkqri#rkyooa#rkbyunbaek
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✱ ━ RETURN.
the weather is freezing, but still, jinseok finds himself outside with the icicles and the clouds overhead that look nine months pregnant with snow on the horizon. it’s still early in the morning, but he’s waiting for the shuttle to seocho instead of attending royal. there’s been a lot of buzz lately since the royal girls from the survival show were due to come back to training any day, and he himself didn’t know many of them. all he knew is that the few he did know, didn’t make it.
neither of them know he’s even in royal right now, but that’s another story saved for a different day. either way, he’s not sure when the trainees and the new members of luxe are bound to arrive, and so he makes his choice to attend the samsung building that day instead.
and maybe that’s a good idea, because when he taps the heels of his feet against the ground as he sits and waits for the shuttle, he sees none other than ahn hyojin walking towards him - fresh from the show, a lamb of the slaughter.
probably a gruesome way to describe it, but getting cut stings no matter how you put it. he’s blinking with wide eyes as he watches her approach until he realizes it’s about time to put his best smile on, because this is her first day back and she probably doesn’t even know who he is even though he knows very well who she is. “ good morning -” he calls out, breath escaping in a cloud with his words. “ first day back?”
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#ellyrk#return#♦︎ diamond boy#; i updated the plot a little to match the current timeline a bit better#hope that's okay ;u;
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here are my general opinions of current girls. ( meaning jazz and yubin aren’t on this list. i will talk about them separately )
seoyoung
i think she’s really cute, i think she could be a staple member? she can sing well enough, dance well enough, and she’s cute. unfortunately she’s not my favorite girl here, i won’t be mad if she ends up in the final lineup. i do think she has a chance. seoyoung is a fan fave no? i bet she’s really popular with guys. i’ll go look to find seoyoung supporters! i bet i’ll find some! i like girls with a lot of aegyo, so seeing her smile warms my heart so much. a precious noona really!
jihyun
i am an avid supporter of lee jihyun and lee soohyun! team vocalee! i remember seeing that on social media, so i’m coining it here. jihyun has come far, her audition left much to be desired BUT BUT!!! noona seriously came through these past few episodes!! finally, we’ve been waiting and she’s delivered! her vocal color is super pretty, and she just seems so.. mature? no not mature, she’s cool but i bet she’s a bit dorky in person. i really want to meet her someday.. i wonder if she’ll follow me back on twitter. in regards to her talent, it’s obvious she has it. she better end up in the final lineup, jisub hyung will shoot himself in the foot if he doesn’t put her there. her visuals.. remind me of.. like early 2010s kpop? big pretty eyes, small face! chic right?
rose
she has a nice voice, she’s pretty too. it’s just.. sometimes i forget about her, when she’s next to other girls. when i see the camera just pan to her, i go, “ah there is rosie noona, ah she looks good this episode.” but when she’s around other girls i forget her. i want to see her play guitar more, i do think jiwon and her match well. fansites will probably pop up for their ship. stylistically and ideally, i’d like to see her as a solo or maybe in a duet situation? i don’t think being in a group is for rose. i think she’d be the type to do rebellious things to get attention, or do something to damage the group. better off alone or in a small group.
seolhyun
she’s... not my type at all actually. that being said i do think she’s gorgeous, but i wouldn’t go out with her. her dancing is nice to watch, but she comes off.. a bit i don’t know... fake? not fake i guess. maybe the sort of girl that’s like really full of herself. she’s just pretending to be humble. her singing in my opinion really needs work, she’s definitely sub vocal level. compared to the other vocalists... she’s okay. i personally believe she’ll end up on the final lineup, which isn’t a bad thing. i feel that jisub hyung will put her in the group, even if she doesn’t fit the concept. he is going to make seolhyun happen somehow. ( this can backfire jisub hyung so be careful )
lisa
i don’t what it is.. about her, but i really do like lisa. actually i feel bad for lisa, because she’s trying her best but keeps being thrown into the minor team. ever since the first episode i feel she’s been an underdog, it’s insane how gorgeous she is. you can be pretty and be an underdog. sometimes looks can’t get you everything, but i do feel happy that lisa is realizing she has to have something even if it’s mediocre. lisa-ah, continue to find your niche! i do think she should try being a variety personality or fashion model. if we’re talking skills, lisa i think she should take dancing more seriously! her body is really thin and pretty, so the movements will look 10 out of 10!
dawon
this girl can sing, and she continues to improve with being more memorable. her singing is on par with jihyun, in my opinion, and i do think dawon can knock it out of the park and make the cut. from nova right? why has nova tucked her away this long? jisub hyung aka mister steal yo trainee, has come through. he’s not going to let her go now that he’s really seeing her come out of he shell! she’s on the major team where i think she’s going to stay for a while. as for her visuals, she actually has a very sweet girl next door look. in the way you could meet someone like her on the street, approachable!
soojung
i think.. she’s really pretty.. that’s kind of it. her voice is nice, but i’ve heard many voices like hers. seen plenty of faces like hers even, i do think she’s improved on making a presence, i just.. eh. i’m bored by her. a piece of decorated vanilla cake. you’ve seen and tasted it a million times. bland and safe. add some sprinkles to your life soojung! or even colored frosting!
soohyun
i’m enchanted by her, lee soohyun is going to be my girlfriend. she can sing, and she’s so bright.. every time she talks it’s like a song! someone like soohyun is my type ~ i love that she’s always herself no matter what, she knows how to make everything her own. also she seems so sweet, like.. a strawberry shortcake. layers of loveliness, and no matter how many times you eat it you love it! sure she isn’t a dancer, but for me it doesn’t matter. when she sings i can forgive her bad dancing. ( sorry soohyunie.. forgive me... ) her voice sounds like.. spring? when she sings i know it’s her. i love how she is a low key otaku.. Otakuhyun!! i do want to see her in the final lineup along with jihyun, i think together they could make magic. i’m a supporter of the vocalees! i do think she should us show a mature image someday, maybe with a sensual song? goodbye baby was a 180 of her usual image and i really enjoyed it. ( TT I’m not a pervert okay. ) most guys probably will think she’s short and chubby, not pretty at all. but she makes my heart beat!
jiwon
personally her voice isn’t my favorite, i prefer dawon, jihyun and soohyun’s voices. i do think she could be in an idol group, unlike rose. but i think she matches well with rose maybe they can be a duet. she’s been a trainee for a looong time, longer than most girls on the show.. you think she’d be able to do a variety of things. maybe we just haven’t seen or heard everything she can do yet! i am curious to see more of jiwon, she’s seriously gorgeous! she’s from america too right? i wish they’d show her talking to the other girls in english, i bet she sounds really chic... maybe i should learn english too TT
eunae
okay honestly, kt should’ve kept this girl with them. katie lee is going to regret losing her to jisub hyung. she has what it takes to make the final line up, she looks like an idol. in the sense that this was really meant for her to do? like she’d be blend easily into a girl group and stand out all on her own you know? i think she’s going to go really far. tall, pretty, talented? i’m sure guys are lining up to get her photocard, autographs, girls will too! i think she’s the true girl crush of this show, i think she already has supporters. i wonder if she has fansites around? eunae is a gem, and i can’t wait to see her grow! she’s a rapper, hopefully she gets a little.. better at singing.. because i don’t know what happened during goodbye baby.. she sounded.. pretty.. bad. i still like her though!
elly
okay this noona.. is sexy crazy cool? i like elly actually, i do think she has a lot to offer an idol group, but i think she’d be great as like a creative director? or help write the songs and produce. if she was in the final lineup, i feel we wouldn’t get to see her full potential till mid to late in the group’s career. which would be a shame that she’d have to wait so long you know? visually... looking at elly, i snooped around her social media. she’s become prettier and prettier imo! ( once she finds a nice make up style, she’ll be set. ) also her voice, is just so unique like it’d be hard to emulate it. what university did she go to? a music school? elly noona please continue do well,
#( opinion ★ )#i'm in a diff timezone than everyone lol.... damn.#ellyrk#rkeunae#seolhyunrk#rksoohyun#rkqri#rklisa#rkrose#rkjiwon#rkdawon#rksoojung#rkseoyoung
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１— #lights, camera, action ! ° [ + ] lee, jihyun —————— ✦ ˟
› ! royal survival &. episode two: interview ┄ ·˚₊
it’s supposed to be easy.
a light, fun to and fro of words, a way into your personality. a little of this, a little of that, a piece of yourself that the viewers can take apart and never really put back together again. it’s supposed to be everything jihyun had been taught, a little bit of confidence and all the more of herself to give away. but why is it that even her name unnerves her. her name brings a bought of memories, all too early to forget, that remind her of just how easy it is to go from being the girl to being what girl. and jihyun did not want to be part of the forgotten. so she goes by, piece by piece, her heart on her sleeve and her smile as bright as it can be without faltering to the pain that digs in at the cheeks. she speaks with a voice she’s known for. the happy person she wants to be seen as, the one who’s so used to the camera that she’s a factor in why her smile can’t seem to leave. that so jisub’s words haven’t made a dent in her; showing everything and anything except for what was a skim of the truth.
it was looking at things half-full rather than half-empty. it was the first episode, and all her hopes were dashed, what else could they really do other than expel her from the show in its entirety. it’s a thought that hadn’t crossed her mind until today, and now it’s a thought that never actually will as she sings the words she knows she doesn’t really believe but does so, anyways, because pride speaks higher in volumes than it does in insecurities.
❛ let’s start from the beginning,
how does it feel being chosen for the show ? ❜
it’s an easy question; a way to let her guard down and ease her into the setting. it’s a question that has an intention within an intention; it’s a way for a laugh between the producers and herself to find insight in the littlest of details. it’s the telling way they speak that unnerves jihyun; that gives her a run for her money that laughter builds and falls from soft lips.
she’s thoughtful, though, a pause in her laughter -- outwards banter shielded and cut between the seams as the camera pans into her viewing. lips fall shut and the smile is faint as she thinks, eyes fall, fingers scratch at her jaw before she can return the favor of answering. a smile is always shown, rising over the last as she begins with a soft laugh, “i auditioned on a whim. i thought, what could this teach me -- how else could i grow from this,” it’s true, growth was part of it -- but something more important was what had driven her to it. “i was happy, of course, i was absolutely jumping for joy. royal’s very own survival show -- and i was on it. it’s a dream, much different than the last. it’s a feeling i felt before, when i was on my first survival show. it’s surreal, knowing the risks and what can happen, but i took the chance, and i was happy when they allowed me to be on the show.”
“and knowing, if i’m able to make it to the end. it’s my one in a million chance, to -- y’know,” it’s a moment she wants to remember and it hurts as it echoes further into the depths of her. “debut.” it wakes a level of anguish she keeps locked heavily beneath her heart. it’s splattered against her sleeve, smile as torn by the thought -- wistful and wrecked, all the same. it’s a dream everyone reaches for, but only so many can -- a platform for the show. debuting was but an exclusivity that jihyun can further hope to achieve. “it’s all i’ve ever wanted, and i’m happy to be here fighting for that chance.”
❛ fighting -- funny word to use, if you’re fighting for this chance,
what do you think of the other girls in the show ?
anyone you see as potential friends, or possible rivals ? ❜
she can see the way the gears are working, the way lips peak when she speaks about fighting -- when words are so easily delved in such ways. jihyun can speak in one, and find it taken in a different direction. the words roll of the tongue and she knows how one can interpret rivals as threats in a small misdirection of speaking.
“i know some of the girls from before. many of them are friends i’ve known for years at royal, some i’ve yet to know, but they’re all beautiful in their own way, a lot of them have this charm about them. a --” she pauses, as hands rise, a make-shift of movements that couldn’t necessarily be described with words, “spark, is that what you call it? they have this certain something that just needs to be on stage and i find that admirable.”
fingers calm, a tumbling of frenzied taps against her knees as she continues, “they’re all potential friends but that could be said with rivals also. they each have something unique about them and that makes it all the more interesting, i need to look out for each and every one of them, honestly. i mean, you’ve got eunae, lisa, seolhyun and jieun -- legs for days and they can definitely out-dance me. there’s soohyun, seoyoung, rose and jiwon --” jihyun nods, voice low as she registers the names quickly; the faces a blur as she speaks, “they’re the ones i know i should look out for, their voices are just as great if not more than my own and they’re younger. they’ve got that on them. dawon and soojung as well have not only voices but they’re gorgeous as well, but that’s for all of them if i’ve yet to say, they’re all beautiful. inside and out, i’ll vouch for it even if we’ve only spoken so little in the time we’ve been together, i --”
she sighs, “it’s intuition, i guess?” soft smiles share soft shrugs as she continues for the last time, a long-winded addition only calms her and screams for breath as she nears the last of the list, “there’s also elly and yubin who i know i have nothing to offer, they can rap in their sleep -- something i know i can never do.” she plays it by heart, feels the tears along her sleeve soften; brighten as they heal in their place. jihyun can only say so much before she sees the producer overhead signaling her to wrap it up -- onto the next, and she’s still yet to say what she wants to say most. “it’s a strong diversity of people, it’s all girls, and they’re all they’re own. i can’t say i’m jealous but i am intimidated by their talent.”
❛ if you think they’re intimidating,
how did it feel to being on the royal survival stage for the first time ?
as scary as your opponents or more so ? ❜
“i wasn’t scared.” she admits at first. jihyun was never one to scare easy; always the one falling head-first into the fire of things, further so that the point of no return was always but a step away. “being on stage, for me, whether it’s for elimination or performing, is exciting. your nerves are at an all-time high. you’re out of breath, you don’t know what’s to come and yet, you give your all to your presence. you want to be seen but can only do so much. so you stand, confidently so, in hope that the camera will be on you if only for a moment. it’s what people dream of: their fifteen seconds of fame, to see that the camera has eyes only on them, even if it’s for a second. because sometimes, a second is all that matters.” she pauses, a whirlwind of words spouted in a moment’s notice only delivers a tell-tale sign of rambling. but she stops, thinks for a moment more only to smile, “or in so jisub’s case, two seconds.”
another smile, a laugh that follows has her silent in it’s following. thinking once more always pins her down, weighs her heart and allows her to be raved by the frenzy that is her mind. so she uses it to her wills, spills what little she hopes to be shown to the production team. “for me,” jihyun clears her throat, picks at her wrist; eyes downcast. “it wasn’t the first time i was on a stage like royal survival’s but, it always feels the same way.”
❛ if you weren’t scared,
how did it feel when so jisub placed you in the minor team ?
do you think this was a reasonable choice ?
do you agree with so jisub’s critique ? ❜
the ball starts rolling, the questions become harder than the last and suddenly jihyun realizes that this must be how it feels when the floor beneath your once stable feet give out.
“this time, though,” she continues from what she says last; jihyun shudders because she sees it. sees the way jisub’s stature stands tall and mighty against her own; sees the inaudible exhale in his voice, the deliverance of disappointment expertly sung between the lines. “it hurt.”
but again, she relives it. feels the hurt expand from every exhale to each inhale. dying to regain strength in her own lungs; trying to find some sort of explanation to this grief.
“i wasn’t expecting it, but -- i guess, i should have. my audition wasn’t good. and i agree with him, it was the same performance i’ve been giving. it’s what i’m good at, and i guess -- i couldn’t find it in me to go above my comfort zone. instead, it was easier to be safe, knowing that what i do know what to do would be better than giving into this risk. it was a risk, already, just auditioning. did i want to chance it by doing something that could easily mess up that chance?” it’s rhetorical, but jihyun answers it with a soft shake of her head.
a messy smile that brings about too many emotions, she’s bitter from the outcome but she knows, in the end, she was the one who deserved it the most.
she sees her audition tape through her own eyes; sees how easy it is for her to play the piano back and forth, through and through, black and white -- all too easily does she sing, that notes come much like a wings to a newly-birthed butterfly. how ironic, the moment she feels her wings finally raise her up -- she knows how easy it is to bring her down.
❛ from what so jisub had said, do you believe you’re at your peak ?
is this it for lee jihyun ? ❜
nothing comes easy, she tells herself now -- so why did she think she could do so in an audition tape? had she really met her end -- was this it for her? was there any higher she could go?
it’s a question she fears when paced with jisub’s criticsm; the episode replays in her mind. the cold gleam of the spotlight stunts her in seconds as she’s exposed to lights, cameras, and the way the smile on their faces speak of the humiliation she’s lived since that day. she can only hope her smile is as convincing as she makes it out to be. it’s expected, read: she should have expected it. she’s only thought about it everyday, every minute, every second of each waking moment -- even in her dreams do they appear. does she succumb to the desperations one lives with when their whole world has been torn down and must be built from the down up.
if one could have it -- it was the her ceo’s sick way of giving her a reset button.
she musters up the courage; stashes the fears and doubts away, wipes them from her gaze as fingers push back dark tendrils from her eyes. jihyun is confident to a fault, but only so much can do to someone’s confidence. but she leads with this, a confidence she’s used to guide her way; what she’s used the most in her time as a trainee. a la fake it ‘til you make it, no?
“no, this is not my peak.” it speaks volumes for someone’s pride when faced with their demons; her own dangles before her: through the humiliation she breeds a newer insight. a fresh outlook on what she’s mangled, what she has to improve and how to deliver such improvement in the eyes of those who matter most; it all comes down to this in it’s passing appeal. “i’ve still so much to offer and i hope, it can be shown until the very end.”
“i may not deserve it right now,” a deep breathe, inhale -- exhale.
“but i’m still here,” she smiles, the brightest of those in passing, “i’m still fighting for my chance to be on that stage.”
#pls excuse the gross quality of these gifs but i thought these fit the most when it comes to interviews r i p will forever use these now#even tho they do not match her hair ic#( * ✦ ∙ —— royal survival . )#( * ✦ ∙ —— royal forever . )#royalsurvival1#rksoohyun#rkeunae#rkdawon#ellyrk#yubinrk#rkjiwon#rkrose#rkseoyoung#rklisa#rksoojung#rkjazzeun#seolhyunrk#solo
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Time until the finale winds down ever quicker, minute after minute disappearing into thin air, until the tension of the production staff becomes a very physical thing felt by all. Worst of all, is the cloud of oppressive stress emanating from the Royal CEO, the man all growls and caffeine-loaded as he enters into the Seocho theatre venue like a thunderstorm. Something is off, worrisome-- yet not even the head producer dares to question it as So Jisub drags out his chair from under the table and sinks down onto it.
“Is Yejin here yet?” Jisub snaps out coolly, and the producer jumps in place, paling.
“Getting her makeup on now--”
“Baekhyun? Kangjoon?”
“Also getting ready.” A usually composed man, the producer’s hand is visibly trembling as he lays down the script for the day’s filming in front of Jisub, the latter who looks at it without another word. Taking this as a signal to continue, the producer rattles off the schedule for the day: assessing the performances one by one with the introductions done by the MCs, the elimination and finally the sorting of the two final groups--
“That’s fine.” Jisub cuts the man off with a sharp movement of his hand. He sips at the cooling coffee he holds in his hand and nods towards the figure of Han Yejin, who approaches the table with a polite smile. Thanking the producer for his time, the CEO switches his attention to his talent, who greets him with the familiar warmth of long-time colleagues. “You ready for today?” he questions pointedly.
Yejin smiles brightly, her brown eyes sparkling with the charm she’s known for by all. “You bet.”
Episode start.
“For your next challenge, you will be individually acting out scenes to test your chemistry and performance on camera. As idols, releasing MVs for every comeback is a must and more than one of you will be asked to act in scenes that lend credibility to the song’s story.”
Scenes from the last episode serve to refresh a viewer’s mind of the penultimate challenge; after this there is just one performance left that decides the fate of the final ten girls. The expressions of the contestants as they learn the news is a mixture of dismay and also of relief-- relief that it’s almost over, and dismay that this will be the true ending. Some will have to return back to the companies they’ve taken flight from, and others still will have to linger in the hallways of Royal, their envious eyes tracking the progress of those who have defeated them to take the coveted positions of Luxe’s girl group.
It’s enough pressure to cope with that even So Jisub feels grateful he doesn’t have to endure it himself. Imagine, an elimination show for CEOs. He smiles in amusement, chuckling quietly at the thought even as the camera’s attention focuses elsewhere: specifically, on the well-dressed trio standing to the far left of the stage’s floor. Lights shine down upon them, flattering the handsome faces of Seo Kangjoon and Byun Baekhyun as they stand to either side of the beautiful Royal senior, Han Yejin.
“Welcome to Royal Survival!” she greets the camera with professional flair, all smiles and glancing at both of her co-hosts with acted warmth. “I’m your host, Han Yejin, and I’m joined by--” The boys introduce themselves one by one and So Jisub’s smiles fondly as he looks proudly at these three. Jewels, all of them; one already polished and the other two with so much potential.
“Without further ado,” Kangjoon begins, “We will introduce the first two contestants!” He and Han Yejin do so, announcing that Ahn Hyojin and Jegal Seoyoung are the first to come to the stage to receive their individual feedback. A second, central camera hones in on the two girls and the director speaks through the earpiece in Jisub’s ear to signal him to begin.
“First of all, I must congratulate you two -- and all of you -- for your professional behavior on the set,” Jisub starts off. “Based on my supervision and also after speaking with Noh Jihoon personally, who had nothing to say but kind things regarding your work ethic, I’m proud of what I’ve seen out of all of you so far. It’s exactly the kind of behavior I expect of future professionals in this industry. Now, with that being said...” The CEO gestures towards the large screen set up behind the girls, where a clip from Elly’s filming appears, ready to be played. “... Let’s see how you did.”
The chosen scene for Elly is the breakup one, in which the audience sees Noh Jihoon partnered up with her, his expression full of confused dismay as the couple begins to yell and fight. The music of “One Spring Day” complements the edited clip but all eyes are on Elly as she bursts into tears after an explosive confrontation and falls to the floor, huddled and sobbing. The emotions come through clearly and everyone is quiet as Jisub resumes control of attention. “Elly, truthfully… anyone on set could see that particular scene affected you greatly,” he says gently. “I don’t know what personal experience leads to a breakdown like that but, to be called truly acting, it’s better if you are able to separate yourself from the character instead of roleplaying as yourself, as Elly, up there on screen. Still…” He smiles warmly. “I am pleased with this performance. You did well to convey the heartbreak and we all felt it, I’m sure.”
Jegal Seoyoung is up next and Jisub watches critically as the scene unfolds of her gentle moments along with Jihoon as couple. Hugging him, fluttering her eyelashes eyes at him-- all are expressions designed to make the heart flutter, so long as they aren’t perceived as artificial. “Pretty,” Jisub concedes to her. He taps the end of his pen thoughtfully against the surface of the table. “However, Seoyoung, the problem with being too expressive is… funnily, being too expressive. When you were looking at Jihoon and it went to a close-up, your expression went unfocused on him-- which makes one wonder if you were thinking of someone else at the time. Substitution acting is fine but, even with that style, being present in that scene with your fellow actor is beyond important. Chemistry will certainly fade if you’re not connecting with your partner behind the camera. Keep that in mind.”
Jisub dismisses both and leaves it up to Yejin and Baekhyun to introduce the next pair as Jo Eunae and Jung Soojung. The two girls come on stage and the same pattern unfolds as before: watching the scenes before critique is given to each individually. For Eunae’s breakup scene with Jihoon, the CEO’s expression isn’t entirely pleased as the scene concludes on the large screen. He takes a moment to collect his thoughts before saying simply, “Don’t take it too hard, Eunae, since acting is not an easy talent for everyone. For most people, honestly. You did your best and that’s all anyone can ask for.”
For Soojung, the CEO’s mood doesn’t improve in the least. He watches the Soojung on screen’s passive face as she packs her clothes in the suitcase and finds his heart not moving at all to it in reaction. It’s discouraging and he sighs deeply in response. “Soojung…” Jisub calls out, not unkindly, “Like Eunae, this doesn’t seem to be natural ability for you. Truthfully, I wasn’t expecting prodigy-level acting out of any of you but to lack such presence even on camera… is worrisome.” He leaves it at that, leaning back in his seat and dismissing both girls back to their lines before signaling to the MCs to move on.
“A tough run so far, but will there be a winner among the flowers?” Baekhyun asks brightly as he introduces the next pair as Kim Seolhyun and Lee Jihyun. The favoritism of the Royal crew is perceivable as Kangjoon joins in with his own scripted lines, “I think we’re about to see some strong contenders here, Baekhyun! Let’s watch and see.”
If anything, Jisub’s stern expression stays that way as Seolhyun’s scenes are brought up on screen. For his own company trainees, the judgment is a lot tougher, as their acting abilities reflect on Royal’s training capabilities. Elly and Seoyoung had done fine enough, but these two, Seolhyun and Jihyun, had even more to prove to the audience. Seolhyun is up first and Jisub watches impassively as she endures the pain of the breakup scene. Her charisma is as strong as ever but, for the first time, the CEO finds himself disappointed. “It’d be better if you’d actually cried there,” he points out wryly, at the end of the scene. “Overall, not bad, but nobody's gonna believe you lost the love of your life there if you don’t put any real emotions behind it. Look at Elly back there. She lost someone or something and even if it wasn’t Jihoon, we could all see that.”
Jihyun is up next and Jisub finds himself immersed in the breakup scene she portrays on the screen. Her eyes fill up with tears and the CEO feels his own chest getting tight as he watches her mouth the words ‘Please don’t go.’ “Ah, Jihyun, you’re a tough one,” he muses quietly, afterwards. “It’s easy to forget I’m watching an idol on screen when I watch you up there -- the real definition of acting. You did well and I’m content with this. Excellent.”
Yejin uplifts the mood with a smile and a solo introduction of the next two, her favoritism also clear for Royal’s loyal family. Soohyun is shown to her strengths with the cheerful couple scene and Jisub finds himself smiling naturally as he perceives her youthful excitement. She is a pro at acting like herself and it’s a refreshing change from the heavy emotional drama of all the scenes before. “Scenes like this suit you, Soohyun,” he compliments her honestly. “I didn’t think the same of the breakup scene when I was watching you perform on set but… if we were to take this scene alone, I’d say you did a very fine job. I’m pleased.”
Next up is Manoban Lisa and the CEO watches, with growing pleasure, to see her interpretation of the couple scene with Noh Jihoon. There’s visible happiness in her eyes, and a realness of chemistry with Jihoon that had been noticeably lacking in the previous couple scenes. His nod of approval is genuine as the clip concludes. “Well done, Lisa. The best so far. You have some experience in acting already, I take it?” Facts he already knows, of course, but for the benefit of the watching audience, he capitalizes on her strengths. “You’re making my choice very difficult these days… the true wildcard of the bunch.” He smiles at her and that signals to Kangjoon to pick up his cue to continue.
“Now, everyone, we’re almost there!” Kangjoon says enthusiastically. Yejin joins him with an enthusiastic cheer and Baekhyun, too, as all three of them pick one last name to say aloud. Yejin chooses to announce Nam Dawon, Kangjoon chooses Park Chaeyoung, and finally Baekhyun calls for Yang Jiwon to join the others on the stage.
Dawon’s clip is shown first and all watch her on the large screen as she does her best to muster up an emotional performance for the breakup scene. But, like Seoyoung, even as the intent for sincerity is given, it does not translate into a perfect execution. Dawon being one of Jisub’s favorites, he is nevertheless disappointed, albeit not surprised to see this. “As I said before, I didn’t expect any of you to be prodigies at acting right off the bat. Especially when you’re paired up with someone who is a true professional.” Jisub offers up Dawon a compassionate smile. “This isn’t your strength, Dawon, but there’s always things to improve on. It was a good try.”
Rose and Jiwon are the final scenes to be shown to him and Jisub watches both breakup scenes with a typical discerning gaze for critique. What he sees in these scenes, however, takes him aback more than he expects. Rather than acting ability, it’s sincerity that’s portrayed in these scenes and steals his breath away. What could the girls have been thinking about when they huddle down like that and cry so desperately hard? He isn’t one to take a vested interest in his trainees’ personal lives but this has the CEO momentarily concerned, enough for him to make a mental note to have his staff check in on them after the show. If he’s noticed the details in their performances, it’s more than possible the audience will have caught onto it as well. Something he does not want to see talked about on netizen main pages.
“I can say this has been quite the rollercoaster,” he says aloud, at last. The approving smile on his face says it all as he looks at Jiwon and Rose in turn. “Both of you did extremely well with this. A bit unpolished, the two of you, but we all were expecting that. Still, I’m impressed with you -- and the rest of you -- who didn’t hold back personally with this challenge. Had I suggested this early on, I can only wonder how many of you would have been too shy to show me some real displays of emotion. In the end, many of you gave yourselves to this challenge admirably and it shows. Job well done.”
“Now, I have made my decision.” He had been thinking of eliminations long and hard during the feedback sessions, the thought formulating in his mind and honed down only by the girls’ performances that he’d been witness to before and after this one’s performance. “I’ve said it plenty before and I’ll say it again: You all have done so well to make it this far and I’m proud of each and every one of you. However, now that we are so close to the finale, I must become even more exacting about what I’m looking for in the members of Luxe. This elimination tonight was not solely based on this challenge alone but about things overall--- the group dynamic, your participation in challenges, your relationships with the other girls… all of this mattered.” When the girls are gathered and all lined up on stage, So Jisub locks eyes with Jung Soojung. “Soojung, you will be the one to leave tonight. Thank you for being such a strong competitor all this time. I look forward to seeing how you grow under Baek Jiyoung’s wings again.”
The MCs take over once again, smoothing over the eruption of feelings on stage that result over the elimination result as Yejin speaks up calmly. “There’s just one episode left, right, sajangnim?” she asks brightly and So Jisub nods in acknowledgement. She continues, “What can we expect from it?”
“The girls who are left standing on stage with you will have one more chance to prove themselves to me,” he announces for everyone to hear. The camera focuses directly on his expressionless face as Jisub goes on to explain: “I will now split you into two groups but the catch is -- no one here is in Major or Minor any longer. In my opinion, all of you have ascended to the Major category and all of you have an equal chance to debut in the Luxe I envision. I have divided you now based on who I believe you match up with best and these will be the groups I will consider in the finale as the final Luxe. Of course, a plot twist can always be expected,” he adds on with an amused smile. “Someone truly outstanding may make it into the group no matter which team they’re on now.”
“Your groups are as follows,” Jisub continues. “Group A will be Yang Jiwon, Jo Eunae, Lee Jihyun, Manoban Lalisa, and Lee Soohyun, while Group B will be Park Chaeyoung, Jegal Seoyoung, Kim Seolhyun, Ahn Hyojin, and Nam Dawon.”
End of episode.
EPISODE 7 and 8, Writing Prompt:
Congratulations on reaching the finale episode! It’s been a long, emotional ride and we’ve almost reached the conclusion, thank goodness! You will only have one writing prompt as a result of Episode 7, as Episode 8 will be a reflection of these performances, a recap of everything that’s happened over the show so far and, finally, the best of all -- the results for who will get to debut in Royal’s new girl group, Luxe!
So Jisub has separated the girls into two groups and each group is now expected to perform one group song individually, as well as all ten contestants participating in a full-group ensemble performance to surprise the audience in the last episode. The requirements are as follows:
Group A: Yang Jiwon, Jo Eunae, Lee Jihyun, Manoban Lalisa, Lee Soohyun
will be performing to Minx’s “Why Did You Come to My House?”
Group B: Park Chaeyoung, Jegal Seoyoung, Kim Seolhyun, Ahn Hyojin, Nam Dawon.
will be performing to Playback’s “Want You to Say”
* As a full ten-member group, you will perform to Nine Muse’s Wild.
In the individual group performances, you may decide as a group on your wardrobe and part distribution with the sole exception of the main rappers. Elly and Eunae must take on the full rap verses provided in the songs. Choreography for all three songs will be provided to you by Yoo Jaekyung and you will be allowed to organize with her the schedule for group rehearsals during the week. Remember, you will only have ONE week to do this. For the full ensemble “Wild” performance, the girls will be asked to wear the original costumes seen in the reference video. Part distribution for the ensemble will be at your discretion but, it should go without saying, play to your strengths!
For this episode’s writing opportunities:
Required: write a 300+ word performance solo about your individual group performance only.
Optional: write a 300+ word preparation solo about preparing for the group performances, whether individual or the ensemble performance. Costume fittings, rehearsals, etc.
Optional: write a 300+ interview solo about your muse reflecting on the entirety of the show so far. You will schedule a time with a producer to oversee this, in which they will provide your muse with a hand-held camera and one hour of film time to talk about whatever you’d like to for the finale. You may choose any location that you wish for this interview - feel free to be creative!
The reward for writing the required solo is +5 SKILL POINTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS YOU WISH, +10 CHARISMA POINTS, and +5 DEBUT points, as well earning +1 week of a related PERFORMANCE achievement. Additionally, all girls will automatically receive +1 week VARIETY achievement for being present during Episode 7. Point forms will always be due the Wednesday after a deadline passes; this means for Episode 7, verification forms should be submitted after the Activity Check post on Wednesday, December 6th. These form dates have been added to the writing schedule, so refer to it periodically to make sure everything is being submitted on time!
ROYAL SURVIVAL EPISODE 7 (for the Dec 6th form)
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+5 ____ POINTS
+10 CHARISMA POINTS
+ 5 DEBUT POINTS
+1 WK PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENT (CURRENT LEVEL + NUMBER OF TIMES TAKEN)
+1 WK VARIETY ACHIEVEMENT (CURRENT LEVEL + NUMBER OF TIMES TAKEN)
+ NEW DEBUT POINTS TOTAL:
The deadline for all solos is midnight EST at the end of December 3rd, and please tag each solo with #royalsurvival7. If you have any questions, feel free to send them to the Royal Survival inbox!
For the Royal MCs, Byun Baekhyun and Seo Kangjoon, you may use this episode as the proof post of your participation in this event. Please provide this verification form along with your usual workshop forms for the December 6th activity check.
ROYAL SURVIVAL EPISODE 7 (for the Dec 6th form)
[ x ] * link to this post
+10 CHARISMA POINTS
+ 2 DEBUT POINTS
+1 WK RADIO/TV HOSTING (CURRENT LEVEL + NUMBER OF TIMES TAKEN)
+ NEW DEBUT POINTS TOTAL:
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moo-shoe review: royal survival contestants!
well well.. guess who’s back from saving china, i mean south korea!! it’s ya bicc boi aka big daddy mushu on the stage~ i figured i’ve been missing out on a lot so i decided to run a marathon on the first three episodes on the royal survival, seems like there’s a load of beautiful girls who are trying to make their dreams country.. hummmmm this is me when i first saw so jisub tryna put these girls down!! like are you serious you big balonga?? we get it that you’re some big kind of c e o but you ain’t tryna play the role of big daddy.. THAT’S MY ROLE!@#^%$^
see that big ol’ fat angry mean statue right here? that’s so jiseob.. jisub.. geez sub, whatever you say his goddamn name!! ffs
i’m the big dragon here! anyways let’s start.. with ma big opinions for a small lizard.. (don’t call me that!!) i’m a dragon.
ahn hyojin (elly) - trainee for one year, three months
wOOW look at this beaut-i’m at loss for words at her talent but she apparently seems to be a scandalous girl? issues with texting bUT YA KNOW WHAT?? i like this girl cause she gives me the vibe she likes to be who she is and don’t give a f*ck. i think she’s pretty badass and gives me the vibe that she’s just not like your ordinary idol. she’s an all-rounder, i’ve grown fond of elly! her rapping flow entices me, she spits dragon fire when she raps. ooo~~
jegal seoyoung - trainee for eight months
she has these cute cheeks and this girl has a lot of cuteness to her.. she seems like she could go on variety but there should be more to her personality than just looking.. cute? i think she gives me that natural kind-of vibe you wouldn’t find elsewhere, like she’s a down-to-earth girl and not just trying to show off. she’s who she is and she does her best at being naturally cute but would i say she’s more of a vocalist or dancer? she’s a decent dancer but not like jazz (HOT MAMA CAN WORK THOSE HIPS, THEY dON’T LIE LIKE SHAKIRA OH MA LORDE!!) i mean.. jazz dances really well cause ya’know, jazz! but her voice doesn’t captivate me like jihyun or dawon would.
jo eunae (bekah) - trainee for nine months
ooo this girl is different!! she’s a cali girl and that’s cool, you stay cool like the cool weather in cali! she seems to be a strong candidate. man i think jisub’s bringing these girls down with their confidence but i like how strong and fierce eunae is. i’m curious what else what she can bring in the potluck! too many girls in this show are so quiet that i’m starting to fall asleep in my tomb.. liek the time my ancestors were nagging to me about how i don’t clean the pagoda and stuff. need more girls that are lively like eunae, yeah!! btw you rock that eyeliner girl #slay
jung soojung - trainee for one year
i think she’s the youngest but she seems to have the most mature vibe from the girls, she’s pretty bland and boring though. i think she was a lot better on the mgas than now, seems like she’s just pulling through. she’s got a great voice, not going to lie and she can dance just fine but there’s something off about her. the ice princess isn’t doing so well.. so far. she shone brighter a year ago but it seems like these girls are have the extreme limelight than she is hMMM WORK ON YA VIBE GIRL, YOU NEED TO SING MORE THAN JUST BALLADS! ffs
kim seolhyun - trainee for one year
she’s.. on this show oh waOW WHAT A HOT MAMA! i think she was on a dating scandal with somebody named.. bacon? oh yeah i remember bacon, that old greasy bacon be doin’ something with this rare beauty named seolhyun. she’s really different from the other girls, she’s really good at what she does and is versatile but there’s something i was expecting more from miss seolhyun. i can’t say i’m too impressed but i’m not disappointed either. i think i have to see more from her, she has almost the same vibes from the mgas and bIGGG DADDDY NEEDS MORE FROM YA LIKE.. werk that body girl. seolhyun works out yee, you can tell. she’s got the bod, the face, and the visuals. hot damn
kim yubin - trainee for three years
she’s another rapper.. what happened to the other rappers? i feel like there should’ve been more rappers but there’s only like 2.. or 3? THERE’S SO MANY VOCALIST IN THIS SHOW AND they’re mostly quiet personalities hOLY HELL?? i heard she’s been in many scandals.. damn these rappers don’t joke mang. they’re pretty headass, so cool!! suspicious and scandalous just makes everything interesting. she has the personality of queen b, but i think i’ve expected more from yubin than you know.. what she does cause she is a triple threat for a reason. at least, from what i’ve heard? am i missing out on something? ALSO I’M DIGGING THAT TAN GIRL YOU GOOO!!
lee jieun (jazz) - trainee for two years, four months
SNDFOISNFOISDNF!@#$%#^% SO JISUB YOU COW HOW DID THE BEST DANCER OF THE SHOW GET ELIMINATED? she’s one of royal’s gemstones!! are you flippin’ serious you whoohaA? i’m so mad!! this girl doesn’t deserve to be treated like this. seriously, she was complimented so much and only to be eliminated and walk away? i’M CRYING ON MY TOMBSTONE, i can’t take this no not my heart.. JAZZ WHY?!
lee jihyun - trainee for three years
wow.. jisub are you saying jihyun is predictable? okay um.. hold on, give her voice some praise more than you’re putting her down. she’s been loyal to royal and you’re just going to treat her out like that? come on man.. you’re not fair towards these girls at all. you sleep on some of these girls and you neeDA STOP THAT. istg mnet’s new cow is you!! jihyun has amazing technique and beautiful vocal prowess. it looks like if she was to ever debut, she’d be the leader despite how you say she’s predictable with her performances. okay, for three years you’ve had her, why don’t you cherish her more? >>
lee soohyun - trainee for two years
she’s definitely cute but her looks apparently don’t match your regular idol type.. i think that’s the sweetest thing about her, she’s unique and not just some plastic surgery butchered-beauty. i’m glad she’s the way she is, she’s a sweethEART AHH YOU REMIND ME OF MULAN WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL!! my heart is melted she’s too sweet *sniffle sniffle* her voice sounds lovely too!
manoban lalisa (lisa) - trainee for eight months
jisub says that this girl doesn’t have all-rounded abilities and that she doesn’t do what she does precisely.. well he’s wrong, i think she’s one of the most hard-working girls out there and she deserves more credit than what gee-sub gives her. lisa, you deserve to shine bright for who and what you are!! keep up that charisma girl, you’re more than just a pretty face as he says! if she was put in a girl group, she’d have the greatest variety personality.. like she just appeals the audience so much.
nam dawon - trainee for one year
oo.. another quiet girl? she seems really quiet but like.. she’s just there? i wish i got to see more of her. not gonna lie but she has a pretty voice but like soojung, she just seems too quiet beyond belief. she’s shy and there’s nothing wrong with that bUT I WISH THESE VOCALISTS were a little more out there!! like.. she’s a sweetheart but we need spicy fire on the show. i love her technique, she seems like a very strong singer.
park chaeyoung - trainee for eight months
i’d have to say that rose is like a rose, beautiful and one of my favourite flowers! i remember the days scrollin’ through her instagram and twitter (okay i’m kind of a stalker) AND SHE HAD THIS BEAUTIFUL ORANGE HAIR THAT WAS LIKE A FIREY BREATHING DRAGON! rose has earned her place as one of my favourites. i can’t wait for her to play the guitar and sing! her voice is unique and what’s even more awesome is she’s from australia! ooo dat accent got me like #waowgirl
yang jiwon - trainee for three years
she’s been training for so long and hasn’t debuted yet? was she in trc’s dungeon for the longest time ever? i’m not going to label these girls as “backstabbers” but some of them have been training so long with high hopes and dreams, only to be let-down by their company. yo this girl is one of the hottest, along with seolhyun. she might not be the best vocalist, but i can’t put ma finger on it, she’s has something special about her! we’ll just have to see it!
stay tuned for more mushu reviews for episode.. 4! I’M OUT AND REMEMBER THIS SO JISUB, GET ROSE, SOOHYUN, ELLY, JIHYUN OR ANYONE ELSE I LOVE OUT OF THE SHOW, YOUS THE nEW COW OF MNET!! ya stupid piece of cow!!
so jiSEUB i AM YOUR..
#/ reviews.#royalsurvival#ellyrk#rkseoyoung#rkeunae#rksoojung#seolhyunrk#rkyubin#rksoohyun#rkqri#rklisa#rkdawon#rkrose#rkjiwon#rkjazzeun
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royal 👑 survival interview (episode 1)
she's sitting on the chair, trying her best to keep a straight posture and not look like she would rather be running around the room. it's hard for her to stay seated for interviews like these, but they're a necessary part of the show and it does seem like a cool idea to share their thoughts on what's been happening. she plays with her fingers, hands currently resting on her thighs, and she greets the producer who will be asking her questions. she didn't prepare anything beforehand but all the girls had an idea about what would be asked of them, so of course they talked a bit about it and speculated. eunae feels like speculations will be a major part of their discussions for the weeks to come. what will the missions be? who's in a better position? what kind of group does so jisub envision?
how did you react to being chosen for the show?
she doesn't have to think very long and hard to answer this one. gracing the camera with her signature bright smile, her expression quickly changes to one of pure shock: wide eyes, jaw practically dropping to the floor, eyebrows raised. "that was my exact reaction!" she laughs, then comes back to a normal state. "i heard that so many girls applied and even if i was confident, you never know, right? i was super happy and excited!" she remembers the exact moment she learned the news and broke into the dumbest dance of joy the kt building had ever seen. at least she wasn't just all talk and no action; people had criticized her for wanting to join and now she proved that she had her chances.
what was it like to see the dormitories for the first time? what do you think of the living conditions?
"it reminded me of boarding school!" that was her very thought when she first entered the dorm and saw the bunk beds and shared facilities. she attended one in california from grades six to eleven, which means she's lived a great part of her life in a dorm with other girls while her family was far away. she knows how to deal with it, but the conditions are far from being the same, though. "i lived in a dorm for six years so i'm sure it will be fun! it's very comfortable, we even get a room for two people! i have four siblings so i'm used to sharing anyways. i've got some tricks, i can tell you about it if you want!" she chuckles. the producer thinks she's just being funny, but in fact she's serious. she could write an essay about ways to survive when living in a crowded environment and still make the most of it. but surviving the show itself is another story and she has no idea what obstacles lie ahead of them.
what do you think about the other girls involved in the show? are they potential friends or rivals?
she hates the second part of the question because both are equally valid. they're all rivals to some extent, even though she doesn't like to think that way. it's just obvious that some girls are bound to be pitched against one another. if you have similar skills, it's only natural that you'll be compared all the time. eunae is also aware that a girl group probably won't debut three or four rappers. but she decided to brush that aspect aside for now and focus on things that she can control. "my first reaction was 'woah!' when i saw them. they're all so pretty and charming! even if i'm the only one that came from kt, i knew a lot of them already. yubin unnie was a surprise! i didn't know she would participate but i'm happy to see her here. she's a triple threat, isn't she? there's such a big aura around her! and then there's jiwon sunbaenim, also from trc. i don't know her a lot yet but i heard she's like, really talented and wow, isn't she so pretty? you will be shocked once you saw her in person, she's really so pretty! soojung and dawon are also the only ones from their companies, so i think we kind of understand each other for that? they're both more the quiet type but that's okay, i'm good at talking as you can see!" she laughs, then takes a short pause to catch her breath.
"i'm sharing a room with dawon right now. she's super sweet and i'm thinking that if singing talent is contagious, i might catch it while i sleep! dawon, please give me your singing virus!" she looks into the camera as if talking directly to the other girl. "the royal girls... i love them! i could see myself debuting with them, you know? i think that's important because even if it's a survival show, a group will be formed. so isn't it more important to get along and work well together? jihyun unnie is a family friend, i'm so happy to be living with her! and i get to see just how great she is as a trainee. she will definitely show the best side of herself, get ready! soohyun, precious soohyun. isn't she the cutest? she's very charming, the kind of charms that just makes you fall in love with her instantly. and what a voice too! i think i'd be jealous if i was a vocal!" and she's still so young, too. her potential is bound to increase even more in the future. "elly sunbaenim is a really good rapper, so it makes me want to work really hard. lisa is a pretty and tall friend, isn't she lovable? once you see her, you don't forget her! as for the rest, i don't know them very much yet but they're nice! and we'll get to work together more so i'll have lots to say next time!"
how did you react to seeing the royal survival stage for the first time? what were your impressions of so jisub there?"
"the lights were so bright and there were so many cameras! but i think it just hit me then that it's really happening. it's exciting but also a little scary!" she's bound to see more of this stage in the upcoming weeks, so for now she doesn't have much more to say. about so jisub, however... that's another business. "he's a man that knows what he wants and where he's going. he's very straightforward, too! i think he's someone that can create a successful group." she nods as if to agree to her own statement.
how did you react to being assigned to the major team? how will you work to keep that position?
the question that's worth everything. she knew it was bound to come and she won't pretend she's not extremely happy about her current place. her lips stretch into a big, cheerful smile. "i felt really proud and happy! i think i showed him that i don't easily give up. the only thing i can do for now is work hard to keep this spot. the girls in minor are so talented, the next ranking will be suspenseful!"
#royalsurvival1#;writings#;royalsurvival#ellyrk#yubinrk#rkjiwon#rklisa#rkdawon#rksoohyun#rkqri#rksoojung#i won't always use gifs but these were so appropriate let me use like the 0.4 gifs of d.ana i got#;wc: 1.2k
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★ sizzling episode four ★
alright, so episode four aired! it was so tense! like perfecting a souffle! i honestly was a little... surprised? i mean well, not surprised surprised . as a man watching it, everyone looked beautiful! jisub hyung really was tested tonight, rest well. it’s not easy being a ceo no?
battle one! fight! kim yubin vs ahn hyojin ( elly )
initial reaction to match up: i think jisub hyung put them up against each other since they match well. he has to see who is better or is more capable of being molded into the image he has for his group. i expected them to be facing off!
i for one was impressed with yubin’s performance. i honestly expected her to do a self composition or something. yet, she was during an aerial performance? i honestly felt my heart race... she looked so beautiful. i was shook up by her! did she always know how to do things like this? i’m sure everyone was expecting a hardcore rap or even something.. emotional to come from yubin. she has a lot of baggage, so she probably wants to be sure to show many sides to her. this was a more feminine side, and i really enjoyed the performance! bravo yubin noona!! i’m in the middle on the fact that she ended up going home, i’ll elaborate on my feelings later.
now onto elly, i was... eh? i was more into yubin’s aerial performance. not saying elly’s wasn’t good, because she did well. i just.. didn’t expect her to play instruments or anything. i do think it’s good to show what you have to offer aside from rapping elly noona, but i do think her and yubin should’ve rapped. i know they wanted some shock or intrigue from jisub hyung. it’s just i always think it’s a good thing to show your strengths! elly’s performance was grand, and you could tell she was into it. sometimes people who know multiple instruments get bored, and you can really tell when they phone in a performance. elly looked really pretty too! i hope she doesn’t overwork herself.
both are main rapper material! sure a lot of idol groups don’t even need a rapper a lot of the time. but maybe they could go onto unpretty rapstar or something and rep for their group! break the idol stereotype!
battle two! fight! kim seolhyun vs. manoban lisa
initial reaction to match up: makes sense.. but unfair.
right so seolhyun, honestly.. i was kinda bored during her performance. i like the song choice, i was surprised she chose to sing. since well she isn’t really a singer. i bet she’s jealous of the real vocalists of the show. they want to sell her as a triple threat, but i’m not buying sorry royal! kim seolhyun you’re a dancer don’t forget that, cosplaying as a vocal is really unforgivable! if she wasn’t as pretty as she is, people would probably tear her to shreds. she looked pretty, and she sounded alright. i think she did what she could for her performance, it was obvious jisub was going to pick her no matter what she did!
ah.. lisa, my poor lisa. i’m so happy she has improved her skills, and i liked her performance because i know she was doing her best to improve. lisa and seolhyun have the charisma an idol needs, the crowd goes wild when they even smile or anything! lisa is like.. a baker learning the art of making a wedding cake. mess up a lot, but after a few tries it’ll be something beautiful! lisa, i’m rooting for her. from the bottom of my heart, i want to see her succeed!
battle three! fight! park chaeyoung ( rose ) vs yang jiwon
initial reaction to match up: oh no.. i hope this doesn’t end their relationship TT
rose, ah.. okay i was a fan of this performance... i won’t even lie. even if i think rose shouldn’t be in an idol group, i do think she should never stop singing. the song choice was ahh ~ it fit well for her voice, just like the song title, her voice sounded just like honey sweet ~ if she shows an image like this more often i could change my mind about her! i was really happy with this performance!
jiwon’s performance, honestly i found it to be petty. not the kind of petty, where you agree with it. just.. the unnecessary kind. like we get it... you think jisub hyung is mean. he’s not here to be your pal, he is potentially your future employer. that being said i don’t think you should suck up to him either, but don’t throw a fit on stage. it was nice to hear her though! i like her voice a lot, it’s not my favorite. i do still think it’s pretty! i wish she sang something else but hey, she had a point to prove right? well jisub liked it, good on her!
battle four! fight! lee soohyun vs lee jihyun
initial reaction to match up: the main attraction is here!
soohyun, my princess! okay so what i love about soohyun is that she is always herself. i see a lot of comments talking about her looks, leave her alone! soohyun can at least sing and is charming, everything she does she adds her own touch to it. her face is so youthful, and full of life performing. she picked a song that fit her too! what an otaku... ah soohyunnie... what i’m scared about is, that jisub won’t see a need for her in a group. i hope she shows a different side of herself. she’d be the perfect maknae! comparing her to jihyun her self proclaimed rival, she has a lot to learn. but i do think soohyun gave it her best shot. if she did something too different it would’ve been awkward. soohyun you put up a good fight, and even jisub loved what you did. i’m sure jihyun is proud of you too. i liked this battle a lot.. even if i knew.. jihyun noona was going to win it.
jihyun, i think this is how you get attention the right way. her voice was great as usual. she looked pretty too! jihyun is finally getting back on top! proving that she deserve to be on majors, and that she is indeed debut ready! she really gave it her all.. when you’re desperate you tend to put out wither your best or your worst. jihyun wanted a true victory all on her own, and this was it. i was happy watching it, and even chuckled when she said jisub hyung’s name. though be careful jihyun noona! i do think soohyun someday has a shot of beating you! i have to be supportive of my girlfriend after all!
battle five! fight! nam dawon vs jung soojung
intial reaction to the match up: *yawn* okay!
dawon won. that’s pretty much it. when she opened her mouth to sing, she won it. soojung was as boring as vanilla cake, no surprises there! her voice is nice, but i just.. got so bored. i hope she seriously looks into doing anything else, besides these boring ballads. soojung you’re pretty, you can sing.. DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR TALENTS. i’m ugh more frustrated with her than anyone else on this show.
battle six! fight! jegal seoyoung vs jo eunae
initial reaction to the match up: oh no.. i like them both.
seoyoung i was.. surprised! i thought it was different, i just wish she did something more cute. i prefer a cute image on seoyoung, but she did a good job performing full moon. i think 24 Hours would’ve been a better fit, though I liked what she did. jisub was surprised like i was! i think it’s good to show you can be versatile! she’s so cute and chubby, like soohyun! i think they’d match well in a group!
eunae, girl crush extraordinaire! she knocked it out of the park, and i’m glad she stuck to her image and did what she knew best! i loved watching her and my eyes were glued to the screen! if i didn’t give my heart to soohyun, i would probably fork it over to eunae for sure!
so let’s talk about yubin’s elimination. i wonder something-- when she goes back to trc-- will she be okay? or will everyone treat her like a slithering snake, a traitor? yubin is a much older trainee.. i don’t blame her for wanting to take this chance to debut. i do think she fits trc’s style a lot more, so i see this as a blessing in disguise. yubin noona will be okay, elly and eunae are the only female rappers left.. i think jisub is choosing between them. ( jisub hyung seems a bit greedy, i’m sure he really wanted yubin but hey-- he had to do what he had to. )
#royal survival ★#btw english is NOT my first language and it's so obvious omfg#rkseoyoung#rksoohyun#rkqri#rkrose#rkjiwon#yubinrk#rkeunae#rksoojung#rkdawon#seolhyunrk#rklisa#ellyrk
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