The lights on stage were blinding, cameras sweeping across ninety-six hopeful faces. Trainees from both South Korea and Japan stood shoulder-to-shoulder, nerves hidden behind practiced smiles. This wasn’t just another survival show. The public would decide everything, who made the final lineup, what the group would be called, even the concept they would debut with.

You were one of them. A trainee, caught between the pressure of expectations and the thrill of possibility. The chance to debut wasn’t just about talent, it was about capturing the hearts of viewers who would cast their votes night after night.

The trainers were some of the most respected idols in the industry, and their presence made the air feel even heavier. Stray Kids, known for their sharp performance skills and production, were there to push contestants past their limits. TWICE, with their years of global success, stood as mentors for stage presence, charm, and professionalism. Their critiques could build you up or tear you down in front of millions.

Among the contestants were: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo, Ahn Yujin, Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna, Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, Shuhua, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein and more.

And then…there was you. Not the most famous name, not the one everyone expected, but a trainee whose story was just beginning to unfold under the brightest lights. The audience would decide if you belonged next to them or if you’d disappear like so many before.