And then, a single golden spotlight slowly bloomed to life, casting a soft glow on whoever stood beneath it.
And it was definitely someone no one was expecting.
There, under the light, stood Ryu, violin in hand, dressed in a sharp three-piece suit. He gently settled the violin against his shoulder, closed his eyes, and began to play.
Stage lights pulsed to the beat as the orchestra responded, as if answering every word Ryu's violin whispered.
It was a dramatic musical introduction—one that demanded attention. Honestly, it would've been a crime not to be captivated.
Then, another spotlight slowly came alive, bathing Ahn Jae in a soft glow. He looked regal, almost noble. And the moment he opened his mouth, chills crashed through the audience, stealing breaths away with the sheer delicacy of his voice.
🎶빛이 내려… 너는 누구야?
마음이 흔들려, darling…
내 숨도 너를 따라가.🎶
Most viewers of Genesis Project already knew the former trainees were talented—but Ahn Jae? He felt almost reborn. His voice balanced power and delicateness perfectly, his control nothing short of stellar. It was clear he hadn't been slacking since signing with Bread Music. If anything, that support had pushed him toward true mastery.
As the intro faded, Ryu slipped backstage. The stage lights flared fully, revealing an elaborate Renaissance-inspired set. The stage had transformed into a castle ballroom—grand pillars, ornate architecture, and a massive chandelier hanging above, likely worth a sum best left unspoken.
An orchestra filled the background. Front and center stood five young men, regal in elegant black-and-white three-piece ensemble suits, each styled differently to highlight their individuality.
When the first verse hit, Mika's voice rang out—clean, beautiful, effortless. Exactly like him.
🎶발끝이 스치면 색이 번져
심장도 물들어, I surrender
은은하게 떨리는 silhouette
내 눈에 담기만 해도 fever set🎶
The five moved into simple synchronized choreography, aura-farming like pros, serving fierce expressions without even trying.
When the chorus hit, the energy spiked. The choreography became sharper, harder-hitting, with constant formation changes—woven together so seamlessly it felt like watching a painting come alive.
Vocally? Flawless.
Ahn Jae floated the falsettos, Mika delivered raw emotion, and August wrapped it up with smooth, swag-laced vocals.
🎶Masterpiece, masterpiece
널 보면 온몸이 freeze
아름다워, 숨이 막혀
또 한 번 그려 보고 싶어…🎶
A medieval-sounding flute cut through, paired with hard-hitting drums that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
For the second verse, the formation shifted into a box. Silas stood in the center, the others framing him. His deep, smooth voice reverberated straight into people's chests—like ASMR, but way more arousing.
🎶조각하듯 너를 상상해
완벽한 라인에 넋을 잃네
드레스일까? 아니면 suit?
어떤 모습이라도 너무 cute🎶
They transitioned into partnerless paso doble. Foca's brows shot up in pleasant surprise—the posture, the control, the precision all immaculate, creating stunning moving pictures.
🎶차가운 marble도 너 앞에선
따듯하게 녹아 내릴 것 같아
치즐이 속삭여, 조용히
너만 보면 숨이 차올라, softly.🎶
Then August took center stage, still oozing that playful, boyish swagger. He finished with a seven-turn pirouette—slow at first, then accelerating as his arms lifted, spinning with insane control before stopping on a dime.
And the real catch?
He held a note the entire time, pitch-perfect.
The audience screamed.
August just winked—because he knew he demolished that.
When the chorus returned, the energy was in full swing. The joy on their faces was undeniable—pure love for their craft bursting through every movement. It felt like breathing clean air.
Then came the rap section—and Kang Ianshone. With the stage to himself, he proved exactly why he's LEAVEN's rap king. His swag was infectious, his energy spilling over to the others as they matched him beat for beat.
🎶Yeah—
발자국 소리만 들어도 느껴져, spark
너는 밤에도 빛나는 작은 별의 mark
걸음마다 rhythm, 내 심장과 sync
숨을 마시면 너의 향기가 drink
스치는 바람도 너의 음성 같아
한 글자 들어도 마음이 녹아
붓 끝, 손끝, 전부 너를 따라가
어딜 가든 masterpiece, 너 하나야🎶
The five stood still, harmonizing effortlessly. Mika remained center, starting at their shared key before gradually climbing higher and higher—until he belted a breathtaking high note that filled the entire theater.
The live audience was on their feet.
Superfan Hyouka nearly toppled over the balcony, crying uncontrollably.
"KYAAAAAAAAA!!!! MIKAAAAAAAAAA!"
As the final chorus hit, they slipped into a brief voguing section blended into their hard-hitting choreography. August capped it off with a dramatic altitude reverse turn straight into a dip.
Tuesday lost it, snapping fingers wildly.
"Yassss! Pop off, king!!!"
For the final surprise, the emotional outro eased in—and the five transitioned into contemporary dance. Foca's eyes widened in genuine shock. He wasn't easily impressed—but this? This earned it.
🎶가만히 있어 줘… breathe…
내 마음에 머물러 주길
My muse… my dawn… my fantasy…
영원히… my masterpiece.🎶
Their technique was immaculate—lines, fluidity, flexibility. From standing to floorwork and back again, every transition seamless. Even their leg extensions were flawless.
They ended with a hard-hitting choreography into their final pose—one that screamed, "We did it. And we're here."
Once again, the audience rose to their feet. Honestly, they'd never sat down in the first place.
The performance was monumental. Fans were losing their minds—and rightfully so.
@GoldenBaby: Suck it, you fucking haters. That performance was flawless. If you disagree, please seek medical attention.
@SirenCoach: A masterclass in showmanship. Near-perfect vocals.
@MileyCircus: Calling it now—they're debuting. No questions asked.
@DanceManiac: You need balls of steel to mix that many dance styles. Massive respect.
@Malory: It wasn't that great—
→ @Rumi: Please see yourself out. Therapy is calling.
@Sirenanggabun: THEY COOKED. THEY ATE. NO CRUMBS. TABLE LICKED CLEAN. MY EYES ARE BLESSED.
It was the performance of a lifetime—years of blood, sweat, and tears culminating in one unforgettable moment.
Ahn Jae, August, Silas, and Kang Ian proved they were never leftovers from a survival show. They are artists in their own right.
And Mika?
He showed the world he's done being a victim of his past—walking forward to become his own masterpiece.
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PS - You can listen to "Masterpiece" in full at YouTube (@FocacciaBread-Music), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/466IfHJlnWFBlTPPWHdhJ1?si=UNISxrlaQYuwR5ZvdySV8w) or other digital streaming platforms.
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Original lyrics:
[Intro]
빛이 내려… 너는 누구야?
마음이 흔들려, darling…
내 숨도 너를 따라가.
[Verse 1]
발끝이 스치면 색이 번져
심장도 물들어, I surrender
은은하게 떨리는 silhouette
내 눈에 담기만 해도 fever set
유리창 너머로 스치는 glow
그 한 줄기 빛도 너 같아, oh
만지지 않아도 느껴져 heat
그대 자체가 art… 너무나 sweet.
[Pre-Chorus]
한 번만, 바라봐 줄래?
(Just one glance, I float away)
숨이 멎어, 떨리는 이 느낌
Baby, you're my secret dream.
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
널 보면 온몸이 freeze
아름다워, 숨이 막혀
또 한 번 그려 보고 싶어
Masterpiece, masterpiece
내 마음은 on its knees
Oh 사랑아, 보이지?
넌 날 색칠하는 masterpiece.
[Verse 2]
조각하듯 너를 상상해
완벽한 라인에 넋을 잃네
드레스일까? 아니면 suit?
어떤 모습이라도 너무 cute
차가운 marble도 너 앞에선
따듯하게 녹아 내릴 것 같아
치즐이 속삭여, 조용히
너만 보면 숨이 차올라, softly.
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
널 보면 온몸이 freeze
아름다워, you're divine
Just let me draw you one more time
Masterpiece, masterpiece
내 마음은 on its knees
Oh darling, can't you see?
You're the art that's painting me.
[Bridge]
적을수록 깊어지는 너
한 글자마다 설레여 와
달빛 아래 너를 그리면
가장 예쁜 시가 만들어져
너의 웃음은 작은 주문
시작도 끝도 너의 향기
잠시라도 곁에 있어 줘
오늘 밤은 함께 머물자, please.
[Rap Verse]
Yeah—
발자국 소리만 들어도 느껴져, spark
너는 밤에도 빛나는 작은 별의 mark
걸음마다 rhythm, 내 심장과 sync
숨을 마시면 너의 향기가 drink
스치는 바람도 너의 음성 같아
한 글자 들어도 마음이 녹아
붓 끝, 손끝, 전부 너를 따라가
어딜 가든 masterpiece, 너 하나야
(yeahhhhhh~)
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
널 보면 온몸이 freeze
아름다워, 숨이 막혀
또 한 번 그려 보고 싶어
Masterpiece, masterpiece
내 마음은 on its knees
Oh 사랑아, 보이지?
넌 날 색칠하는 masterpiece.
[Outro]
가만히 있어 줘… breathe…
내 마음에 머물러 주길
My muse… my dawn… my fantasy…
영원히… my masterpiece.
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English translated lyrics:
[Intro]
The light falls down… who are you?
My heart starts to sway, darling…
Even my breath follows after you.
[Verse 1]
When our toes brush, colors start to bleed
My heart gets stained too, I surrender
A softly trembling silhouette
Just holding you in my gaze sets off a fever
A glow slips past beyond the glass
Even that single ray of light feels like you, oh
I feel the heat without even touching
You yourself are art… impossibly sweet.
[Pre-Chorus]
Just once, will you look my way?
(Just one glance, I float away)
My breath stops, this trembling feeling
Baby, you're my secret dream.
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
When I see you my whole body freeze
So beautiful, it takes my breath
I want to draw you one more time
Masterpiece, masterpiece
My heart is on its knees
Oh my love, can't you see?
You're the masterpiece that colors me.
[Verse 2]
I imagine you like a sculpture in my mind
I lose myself in your perfect lines
A dress maybe? Or a suit?
No matter what you wear, you're too cute
Even cold marble before you
Feels like it would melt into warmth
The chisel whispers, quietly
Every time I see you, my breath fills up, softly.
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
When I see you my whole body freeze
So beautiful, you're divine
Just let me draw you one more time
Masterpiece, masterpiece
My heart is on its knees
Oh darling, can't you see?
You're the art that's painting me.
[Bridge]
The less I write, the deeper you become
Every single word makes my heart flutter
When I draw you beneath the moonlight
The prettiest poem comes to life
Your smile is a tiny spell
From start to end, everything smells like you
Just stay by my side for a while
Tonight, stay with me, please.
[Rap]
Yeah—
Just hearing your footsteps, I feel the spark
You're a tiny star that shines even in the dark
Every step got rhythm, synced with my heart
When I breathe in, your scent is what I drink
Even the passing wind sounds like your voice
One word from you and my heart just melts
Brush tips, fingertips, everything follows you
Wherever you go, it's a masterpiece—it's you
(yeahhhhhh~)
[Chorus]
Masterpiece, masterpiece
When I see you my whole body freeze
So beautiful, it takes my breath
I want to draw you one more time
Masterpiece, masterpiece
My heart is on its knees
Oh my love, can't you see?
You're the masterpiece that colors me.
[Outro]
Stay still… breathe…
I hope you'll stay inside my heart
My muse… my dawn… my fantasy…
Forever… my masterpiece.