"AS expected, your group's vocals are amazing," Yoon Jihoon said with a satisfied smile. "The harmonies were perfect. I don't have any critiques."
Choi Minhyuk leaned forward. "The vocals were good, but even for a seated performance, you should add some movements. Simple gestures or expressions would make the stage feel more alive."
K-Beat and Dyna gave their comments too, mixing praise with criticism. The five of them thanked all four mentors with a polite bow before stepping down from the stage.
The other contestants waiting for their turn to rehearse watched Haneul's group carefully. Their expressions shifted as reality seemed to hit them - this was the team they'd have to outperform. Now some of them watched their team with open wariness.
Haneul didn't mind. This was a competition, after all. It's only natural to be wary of the people who might take the spot you wanted. Because, at the end of the day, only five of them would be able to debut.
