JYP paused, his gaze sweeping over the trainees. "Now… in every challenge," he continued slowly, "there's always an elimination among the minor ranks. "
" That would be.... "
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"None."
A collective sigh of relief swept through the remaining minor members. No one from their side would be eliminated for now.
The major lineup returned to eight: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu, and Llana.
While, the minors' remaining members were Mina, Minyoung, Dahyun, Chaeryeong, Somi, and Natty.
Dahyun took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves as she stared at the now stronger major lineup. If there was another group battle, The minor team would definitely be at a disadvantage. The major side looked even more powerful this time. And their shrinking numbers weren't helping either.
"Because this voting was done only by the members, it won't be counted." JYP explained.
Everyone nodded, letting out a quiet sigh of relief. If an elimination were to happen this time, they would truly feel guilty.
They could only vote for three people, which meant that even among those they were closest to, they had to choose just three. And the thought that someone who might have given them a point could be eliminated because they hadn't returned the vote made the situation feel even heavier.
" Now lets move on to the important matter. The next mission is a Guerrilla Concert. This will be another group battle."
Llana listened carefully, pondering every word.
A guerrilla concert was an unannounced public performance. This time, each group would have only five hours on the day of the show to choose a location and gather their own audience to vote for them. The number of people they managed to bring would decide their fate. So, the most crucial factor this time was the location. They had to carefully choose the place that would draw viewers quickly within the limited time they had for the guerrilla concert.
Jihyo's shoulders slumped. Another group mission. Just remembering the pressure and exhaustion from the last one made her feel tired already.
The others frowned as well. This time would be even more draining. They not only had to prepare for the performance but also had to plan and prepare for the upcoming guerrilla concert.
Llana stood calmly with her hands clasped in front of her, waiting for JYP to continue announcing the groups.
"The first major group member is...Llana,"
Llana nodded and stepped forward to the center without hesitation.
"Momo"
Momo let out a quiet sigh of relief as she walked over to Llana's side.
"We're groupmates again~" the Japanese older girl whispered with a wide grin.
Llana nodded, returning her smile.
On the Major side, Chaeyoung straightened immediately, silently hoping she would be chosen too. With Llana by her side, they would be unstoppable. They would definitely win.
JYP continued, "Chaeyoung."
The moment her name was called, Chaeyoung celebrated silently in her head. She tried to keep her expression cool and composed, but the smile tugging at her lips was impossible to suppress.
The three of them exchanged looks party surpise since they are being grouped together again. Only one person was missing to complete the original lineup.
It would be easier if the members stayed the same. They already understood how each other worked, so they wouldn't have to start from scratch especially during practice.
Llana quietly hoped that Tzuyu would be placed in their group as well. If that happened, there would be even less adjusting to do.
With a familiar lineup, they could use their time more efficiently. There'd be no need to figure out new rhythms or dynamics since they were already in sync. That meant less time adjusting to one another and more time preparing for the upcoming battle.
Llana glances at the two feeling a little amused on how happy the two are at the moment.
"And… Jihyo." JYP announced the last member of their group which receives multiple reactions from the crowd.
"Oh?" Llana turned her head toward JYP, genuinely surprised. She hadn't expected to be placed on the same team as Jihyo.
Although Tzuyu wasn't placed in their group as she had hoped, having Jihyo wasn't bad at all. In fact, Jihyo might be the best choice. She already had strong dynamics with the members. One of the perks of being the oldest trainee was that she knew the participants well enough, except for her. Because of that, adjusting wouldn't be much of a problem.
"Jihyo-unnie?! Daebak!" Chaeyoung laughed, clapping her hands, already thrilled.
"Eh?! We got Llana and Jihyo?!" Momo turned to Chaeyoung in disbelief, her mouth falling open, eyes wide.
'Am I dreaming? ' she wondered, her hand instinctively grabbing her hair.
Compared to their excitement, the others felt a heavy weight settle in their chests.
How could they not?
The first major team was stacked with talented members. Momo as the best dancer, Chaeyoung as the best rapper, Llana as the strongest main vocal and all-rounder, and Jihyo as the best leader with a powerful voice to match.
If they didn't know that JYP Entertainment was planning to debut eight members for TWICE, they might have thought he had deliberately grouped them together to test them as the potential final lineup.
But thankfully, this round was a Guerrilla Concert and the results would depend on how many people they could invite to support them at the show.
All they had to do was to make a good strategy and make sure they invited as many viewers as possible to vote for them.
This time their victory would depend entirely on it. The most important aspect here is the location. They must have to think the best location for the Guerilla concert
JYP continued announcing the group lineups.
The remaining majora were automatically placed into Major team B.
Meanwhile, the minor trainees were divided into teams of three.
Minor A Team consisted of Minyoung, Natty, and Mina.
B Team consisted of Somi, Chaeryeong, and Dahyun.
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[STATUS]
[ HOST: Llana Ezhel K. Balthazar
GENDER: Female
DATE OF BIRTH: August 27, 1999
HERITAGE: half South Korean, quarter Filipino, quarter American.
TALENT/ABILITIES:
•Singing & Dancing
- Innate performance abilities. Allows accurate vocals, rhythm mastery, fluid choreography, and stage presence.
• Vocal Limit Breaker
– An ability to effortlessly hit any note with perfect control and zero strain. Expands vocal range beyond normal limits, allowing seamless transitions between registers. Immune to vocal fatigue, cracks, or pitch issues even during intense performances.
• Perfect Pitch
- A musical talent that allows the user to instantly recognize, reproduce, and sing any note without a reference. Grants flawless pitch accuracy, enabling precise vocal performance, fast song learning, and perfect harmonization.
• Eidetic Memory
- Ability to perfectly recall any information you see or hear.
• Leader's Authority
- An ability that grants a natural commanding presence that inspires trust, obedience, and unity. Followers gain increased morale and efficiency, especially in high-pressure situations
ATTRIBUTES:
Singing: 8.904/10
Dancing: 7.687/10
Rapping: 2.314/10
Appearance: 9.018/ 10
Charm: 8.701/10
Perseverance: 8.40/10
Strength: 5.881/10
Endurance: 6.131/10
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SONGS OWNED:
- Love Wins All ( by IU)
- Go the Distance ( Disney: Hercules)
- Reasons to Believe (Jayson Dy)
- Lovely (Billie Eilish)
- This is me ( Camp Rock)
- Like That (BABYMONSTERS)
VIRTUAL COINS: 1,836,000]