I desperately want to win on the peninsula

At 6 PM on June 26th, the premiere of "SMTM" took place.

For countless hip-hop enthusiasts, today is a great day to watch the excitement, as many well-known underground rappers have chosen to participate in the competition, including some heavyweight veterans, all of which have attracted their attention.

Not to mention the highly controversial idol rapper gimmick, which rivals the underground rapper scene.

Many people are already glued to their TVs or glued to their phones, eagerly awaiting the program's broadcast.

In a large practice room inside the Starship Company building, Xue'e and Exy were having their dance class that evening. After a while, the music gradually faded out.

The dance instructor then announced a break and walked out of the practice room.

Xue'e and EXY rested for a while, then found a corner to sit down.

"I heard Kyo also participated in 'SMTM'." EXY took out her phone and put it in front of her to watch the show, then turned her head and whispered to Seol-ah.

"Qinjia?" Xue'e was a little confused after hearing this. She couldn't imagine what Lin Qianqiao would be like participating in a hip-hop program. Her first impression of him was the same, and she couldn't imagine the scene of a battle at all.

After all, his public image has always been quite bright and cheerful, which is completely out of step with the underground style of street hip-hop.

"Yes, Zhou Xian told me this a few days ago, and he's really good at it, so he should perform very well." While waiting for the show to air, EXY quietly explained to her.

"I really can't imagine..."

"The show has started!" Xue'e interrupted her, gesturing to look at her phone.

The two women were quickly drawn to the program being broadcast and huddled together to look at their phones.

After a long, drawn-out "GG" (GG) segment, a self-promoting advertising slogan was then created.

Next, the program team released a clip of their interview with monster rapper Swings. The video recorded Swings' life in the military, his past performances, his feelings about serving in the military, etc. Super Junior's Shindong also made a surprise appearance for a few seconds during the interview, which was very interesting!

Then came the question, "What would the fourth season of 'Show Me The Money' be like without Swings?"

Swings said, "Of course, it wouldn't work without me! A season four without Swings would be like EXID without Hani. I know every idol's name now, look, I even know Lovelyz, you know what I'm saying? Every soldier becomes like this. I have absolutely no interest in the rappers that have come out lately, when I turn on the TV, I naturally think of... Hani (bursts into laughter), that's it. I don't listen to hip-hop anymore lately, get lost (laughs)."

Finally, Swings revealed that the fourth season of "Show Me The Money" will be a huge hit, and even boldly bet his current monthly salary of $15 that the fourth season will be amazing.

This interview was witty and quite humorous!

It's clear that even the most charismatic and aggressive rappers gradually become kind and gentle after enlisting in the military; otherwise, they might be treated very comfortably.

Seol-ah and EXY laughed uncontrollably after watching this clip; this hip-hop veteran certainly has a good sense of humor.

The screen began to flash across the contestants, from amateur contestants to well-known rappers, including some idols, all of whom were shown on camera.

However, it was very brief, with no interviews, and only served as an opening.

Following a shot of fireworks soaring into the night sky, the mentors took the stage one after another, and the show officially began.

To be honest, this time the production team chose a strategy that relies on high viewership, and the selection of mentors is much more star-studded than the previous episode.

Jay Park, needless to say, has a stage presence that makes him a well-known male idol on the peninsula, attracting a large number of female fans and boosting his popularity, which also attracts female audiences.

For the production team, this is a real benefit.

Strictly speaking, Zico from the other group isn't qualified to be a mentor; there are countless rappers more talented than him. However, his inherent popularity is one of the reasons the show chose him.

In addition, the fact that he works with YG Entertainment and is closely associated with both is another reason why SMTM chose him.

The other mentors are "just average," possessing both talent and popularity, which is quite typical of the hip-hop scene.

After a series of interviews and conversations with the mentors, the program finally entered the audition stage.

The first group to inspect was Park Jae-beom and LOCO. As soon as they entered, they attracted the attention of many contestants, who kept their eyes fixed on the two of them.

LOCO's auditing style is quite easygoing; even amateur-level contestants will listen to the whole thing.

But gradually his facial expressions started to break down. It was truly a genius; his rap sounded like chanting, and the decadent music kept tormenting people's nerves.

At this moment, the fact that he can keep his expression from laughing is already a testament to his responsible inspection work.

On the other side, before Park Jae-beom could even begin his inspection, the program team switched the camera to him.

The program team began to conduct interviews with negative comments about Jay Park posted on his face.

Jay Park replied with a relaxed expression, "No matter how others see me, I will continue to maintain my style. The outcome doesn't matter anymore."

These words might sound like a sacrifice for saving face if spoken by someone else, but if Jay Park said them, it wouldn't feel that way.

This guy is quite unconventional. If you knew why he left 2PM, you would understand why he could face negative comments so calmly.

The scene shifts again, and Park Jae-beom, now in work mode, is incredibly fast at checking contestants, often eliminating one in less than ten seconds before turning away without a second thought.

The contestant was left alone in the chaotic venue, silently watching his departing figure.

This scene further enraged viewers watching the show, who began posting online to condemn him. After all, ever since Jay Park was confirmed as a mentor, there has been a lot of debate about him.

Then, when Jay Park stood in front of a contestant, the scene started to get interesting, and their conversation was played.

"Are you nervous?"

"Maybe there is... but after listening to the rap of other enthusiasts around me, there's none left."

The unpleasant expressions of the surrounding contestants after hearing the conversation were precisely captured by the camera and displayed one by one on the screen.

"I really like how you are right now. Now, begin your performance."

"Inside."

As the contestant pulled his hat brim down in preparation for his performance, the scene switched again.

The program will interview and broadcast his interview.

"Kyo, you must have noticed that underground rappers seem to be less than friendly towards you. What are your thoughts on that?"

"Give them some advice."

"..." Lin Qianqiao's words reached Xue'e and EXY, who were watching the program, as the video played. They stared at each other in disbelief, completely surprised by his wild and unrestrained attitude on the show.

"Qian Qiao said that so cool, I'll have to learn from him." EXY licked his lips, feeling very excited and inspired.

"Don't speak yet, just keep reading."

Instead of immediately showing Lin Qianqiao's audition, the program then showed footage of the next group inspecting Tablo.

Lin Qianqiao's attitude was a bit... arrogant, and the interview showed a disdain for the underground rapper community. The two women knew without a doubt that this would cause a huge uproar online.

Xue'e quickly took out her phone, found the SMTM forum, and clicked in to see that it was indeed the case.

"I checked out this guy named Kyo on Naver, and he's just a nobody from some unknown group. Idols from small companies really know how to grab attention. He'll say anything. He's a clown."

"This is hilarious, lol. What right does an idol who's just riding the show's popularity have to say such things? They should just go back to their shitty Bubblegum dance after being eliminated."

"Can anyone explain what he's even here for? Did the show specifically choose him to disgust us loyal hip-hop fans?"

"Has no one noticed how handsome this guy is?"

"Please, upstairs, this is a hip-hop show, not a talent show. Skill is everything. Understand?"

The entire forum was filled with mockery and condemnation of Lin Qianqiao, with hip-hop enthusiasts being the most vocal, posting non-stop, counting down the minutes.

However, some people have started to speak up cautiously in support of him, since appearance can indeed change some people's opinions.

I think he fabricated a story about the show's malicious editing, after all, SMTM is notorious for this.

Even last year's mentors explained on their personal channels that the relationship between the contestants was not as tense as imagined.

They even communicated privately, and even dug up photos of them together to prove it.

But the audience doesn't care about all that; they just want the spectacle. Without the excitement, how can it attract people?

In the practice room, Xue'e pursed her lips and frowned as she scrolled through the comments, feeling worried for Lin Qianqiao.

EXY felt no worries at all; she was incredibly excited, thinking how cool it was to fight against the whole world, and she wanted to do that too!

This moment was nothing short of a chaotic dance of demons.

.......

However, as the show continued to air, some strong contestants gradually emerged among the audition participants.

Wearing a white baseball cap, bewhy casually took the necklace from the inspector.

Xikouchu, an underground rapper known for his freestyle, also advanced easily.

The heavyweight guest P-Type also appeared. This senior artist, who was highly anticipated before participating in the show, attracted a large number of fans as soon as he entered the venue, and deservedly won the advancement necklace.

After he advanced, the surrounding contestants cheered and applauded for him without reservation, as if his advancement was a matter of course.

I bet no one would have expected that this senior would be eliminated in the second round because of such a basic mistake as forgetting his lyrics.

Then suddenly, a man with his hair combed like an adult appeared on screen. He was sitting on a swing in a small garden, holding a coffee, and calmly accepting an interview from the program crew.

Judging from his self-introduction, he seems to come from an artistic family, and rap is his way of passing the time. He is very proud when he talks about his fans, boasting that more than 90% of his fans are female.

Then... he forgot his lines during his audition performance, and his face was covered in a greasy and exaggerated expression, so embarrassing that you could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of your toes.

This guy was naturally eliminated by Tablo.

However, perhaps wanting to give his female fans an explanation, he deliberately squatted at the exit where the inspectors were leaving, clasped his hands together, and begged Tablo to give him another chance.

Then he started performing his a cappella rap again on his own, and you could tell that it was much smoother this time, probably because he had crammed for a while.

Most importantly, I didn't forget my lines this time!

"Actually, I've listened to your music, and I even quite like it." Tablo wore large sunglasses, obscuring his expression. "But giving you a second chance would be unfair to the other contestants, and it doesn't comply with the competition rules."

After saying that, Tablo nodded to him and then turned and left.

The man with his hair combed like an adult was left bewildered in the wind.

Now that the performance is over and things have been discussed to this extent, it would be unreasonable for this contestant to be so tactless.

Perhaps he was overwhelmed with emotion, because he slammed his fist on the railing with a look of resentment, and stared blankly at the colorful ribbons in the stadium.

When this clip is played, his female fans can't help but feel sad and shed tears for their idol.

Then the scene shifts back to the pre-selection footage, this time showing idol contestants being interviewed, with different styles of handsome images gradually emerging.

Veron and One from SVT, actor Kim Min-jae... and then Lim Gan-chiao, who attracted the attention of the female contestants along the way, made his appearance.

The production team even thoughtfully labeled him as a "visual rapper".

In order to showcase his attention-grabbing moments, the production team thoughtfully presented each of these shy shots where the female contestants frequently glanced at him and his face was filled with excitement.

Among them were many beautiful female contestants with exquisite makeup and fashionable attire, and Lin Qianqiao's figure was everywhere as she passed by.

It's clear that the production team really knows how to tease the audience and understands what they want to see.

After a series of interviews and self-introductions, the four visually-oriented contestants, who were specially highlighted by the production team, were about to undergo their assessment.

Countless viewers, glued to their television screens, were already itching with anticipation, eagerly awaiting Lin Qianqiao's embarrassing moment—that was exactly what they wanted to see.

The program continued, and finally, as hoped, the scene of Jay Park testing Lim Gan-hyuk reappeared.

This time, she finally stopped hiding it. As Lin Qianqiao took a deep breath, the action of lowering the brim of her hat reappeared.

His performance then began:

"Winnin' like eleven"

Still in my youth

You'll never reach my level.

Even with all his effort, he's still just a rookie.

Throw away all your lyrics.

While I put my xx up

Completely different from birth

Dye the tires of that beloved car a unique color

Well known

This is completely different from any music I have ever heard before.

I will transmit the sound of the explosion to your ears.

I will create a style. Do you feel the difference?

The rhyme scheme of 2000

On some wild shit

Somewhat arrogant and conceited

My album will be auctioned off for a high price.

Whether you curse me or not

I don't care how you insult me.

I'm so busy making money.

My makeup was covered up on the show.

But my strength remains undiminished.

Lin Qianqiao sang the entire verse in one breath without showing any signs of catching her breath, handling the complex rhymes that are difficult for ordinary people to understand in an extremely relaxed way.

His own rap rhythm is like each word precisely placed on a chessboard, ticking away, tightly embedded in every detail of everyone's ears.

Every word is meticulously crafted, precise and accurate, yet it doesn't lose its smooth rhythm, allowing you to feel the pulse of every note and every lyric.

Even his mentor, Jay Park, seemed to have listened with great interest, then personally handed him the necklace, and looked a little reluctant to leave, as if he wanted to exchange pleasantries for a while longer.

The change in the expressions of the surrounding contestants, including the scene where they all scrambled to avoid Lin Qianqiao as if she were a monster when she walked straight past them with a blank expression...

It seems... it hit a nerve with some viewers.

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