The hall fell silent, waiting for Seongwoo to explain what sounded like a contradiction.
I leaned forward in my seat, confused. How could being debut-ready be a weakness?
Seongwoo's expression remained impassive as he continued.
"Predictability is dangerous in an industry built on memorable individuality. When I watch you perform, I see flawless execution, but I also see exactly what I expect to see."
His gaze swept across Sweet Team B's ten members, lingering on Sejin and Harin.
"More concerning is the imbalance within your group. Sejin, Harin—you both commanded the stage so completely that your eight teammates became background dancers."
The words hit like a slap. Several Team B members shifted uncomfortably, their earlier confidence evaporating.
"In a survival show, standing out might seem like the goal. But you're competing to debut as a group of seven. If you debut as a duo with five backup singers, you've already failed."
