I desperately want to win on the peninsula

Night falls, and the stars twinkle.

At night in Sangam-dong, Ment TV station.

Lin Qianqiao, who had rushed from Samseong-dong to the TV station, frowned and asked the staff member squatting at the station entrance filming, "What's going on? Isn't the recording supposed to start tomorrow?"

He had just finished shooting a Swarovski magazine ad at his work location when Lee Yong-jin informed him of an urgent notice from SMTM: all contestants must arrive at the TV station before 10 a.m. or they would be eliminated.

At this moment, Lin Qianqiao was still being escorted to the TV station by Li Rongzhen at the last minute.

"We're giving you a last-minute notice that the production team plans to add a new segment."

When the staff saw that it was Lin Qianqiao, a popular contestant, who was asking the question, they quickly explained to him.

"Okay, I'm going up now." After saying that, Lin Qianqiao walked straight towards the TV station, ignoring the filming crew that was following her.

Originally, this impromptu segment was not included in previous episodes of "SMTM". Instead, the show proceeded directly to the selection of mentors and the start of the performance segment.

It must be that production team member coming up with another clever idea.

The inexplicable change made Lin Qianqiao think as she walked towards the studio.

As he approached the location, he saw a group of contestants squatting outside the door or chatting in twos and threes by the window. Zhou Xian was originally chatting with passersby, but his eyes lit up when he saw the person coming and he immediately walked over.

"I almost thought you wouldn't be able to participate in the competition."

"Then you have to praise the company's driver; his driving skills are excellent."

Lin Qianqiao was the last to arrive, and as soon as he entered the venue, he was noticed by the contestants, who began to glance at him subtly.

"What's going on, Kyo?"

When Song Minhao, who was standing in the corner, saw him, he walked up to Lin Qianqiao with a smile and looked him up and down carefully. "You didn't just come up here after finishing your schedule, did you?"

"What else?" Lin Qianqiao shrugged in response to Song Minhao's words, then glanced at One behind him. "It was supposed to be dinner time, but now we're going to go hungry."

"With such a late notification, the recording time won't be long, and there's another recording tomorrow, so the battle should be over soon."

Song Minho raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips. "How about we have a meal together after this, just the four of us?"

As he spoke, he put his arm around ONE's shoulder and led Lin Qianqiao to the front.

One smiled kindly and nodded to Lin Qianqiao.

"Okay, I'll send a message to my manager to go back first." Lin Qianqiao nodded in response. Zhou Xian, a teammate standing next to her, casually accepted Song Minhao's invitation to dinner, as he was extremely hungry.

I also understand the meaning behind his inexplicable approach. With Zhou Xian and him, Song Minhao and ONE, you can easily assemble a whole idol rapper team, and their skills are all above average. This is a very common way to put aside past grudges and move on from the present situation.

We're all adults, still in the industry, so this little bit of resentment is nothing. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Okay, I'll reserve a table first. Let's finish them off quickly and then go eat." Song Minhao patted ONE on the shoulder, and Chonglin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian nodded.

His voice wasn't too loud or too soft, but his words about ordering food before the competition even started reached the ears of the nearby contestants. They stopped talking and looked over, their lips moving slightly, their eyes filled with hostility.

"Look at you, you've offended someone." Lin Qianqiao glanced at the contestants over there with interest, then turned to Song Minhao and teased him.

"They're all magnanimous, they probably won't mind," Song Minhao replied casually, a smile still playing on his lips, his tone equally teasing.

"I guess...? Probably not!" ONE also joined the conversation. As an idol rapper, he was attacked a lot because of his good looks, so he naturally didn't have a good attitude towards those underground rappers.

"Kyo, you look so handsome, why don't you go and try to win them over?"

"That won't do. It should be champion Song Minhao who suppresses this group of disobedient people."

While they were chatting and joking around as if nothing was wrong, and the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious on the surface, the faces of those underground rappers were not so pleasant.

Knowing that if these idols were to unite against each other, the underground rappers, who were like a scattered sand, would truly be routed.

After a while, mentor SAN E appeared. He clapped his hands to signal the contestants to follow him, and the group of contestants stopped chatting and followed him into the studio.

Jin Zhenbiao seemed to have finished get off work. San E was taking over his hosting duties tonight, and he sat on the sofa to explain the reason for the last-minute announcement.

"The reason we're gathered here tonight is because we've added a last-minute 'Cypher' challenge, in which the four worst-performing rappers will be eliminated."

As soon as the words were spoken, the unprepared contestant's face darkened, and he cursed the production team's actions in his heart.

Compared to the a cappella style of auditions, Cypher refers to "rap relay," where microphones are passed from one person to another without any set order. Anyone can go up whenever they want, but be prepared for someone else to snatch the microphone from them.

Typically, a label releases a cypher every year to assess the rappers' abilities.

Among all the contestants, West Exit is probably unique in this regard, being the freestyle champion of the underground hip-hop scene.

So, after hearing the details of the mission, Xi Chukou couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. He knew his chance to shine had come, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

The contestants standing next to him couldn't help but feel envious. They all knew what the situation was like; in their eyes, the contestant who came from the west exit was already a shoo-in for the next round.

Experienced contestants are not intimidated either; in fact, they are quite eager to try. Few can resist the temptation of an opportunity to showcase their talents.

When Lin Qianqiao heard that it was Cypher, his expression didn't change much. Mainly because he had plenty of Lyrics and his ammunition was well prepared in the last round to take down Ja mezz, so he was sure he wouldn't be caught off guard by the show's sudden mischief.

While SAN E was giving his presentation, the other mentors began to enter from backstage one after another. Interestingly, the older members of the YG team were not present.

However, when Lin Qianqiao stood in the studio and saw the last mentor appear, she understood why an extra segment had been added at the last minute.

The show actually invited Snoop Do Motherfxxker Double G.

He was over 1.9 meters tall, with dark skin, a dreaded ponytail, and sunglasses even late at night. He wore a hoodie, a white t-shirt, and sweatpants, with several gold necklaces around his neck. He swaggered in as if he had springs in his feet.

Immediately, a group of contestants turned into little fans, cheering and clamoring to welcome this legendary rapper who was like a living fossil.

After all, there are only a handful of American rappers who have lived to his age; those of higher seniority than him are basically all dead.

Faced with the cheers of the crowd, he politely clasped his hands together in return, then walked to the sofa in the center that had been specially reserved for him and sat down.

He appeared calm and composed, exuding the air of a powerful figure.

You can tell he's really from the West Coast, but he also used to be from the East Coast; he's a mixed-race person.

When SAN E started asking him if he had seen "SMTM".

snoop do motherfxxker double g beamed with joy, saying he absolutely loved the show, especially when he effortlessly demonstrated his rhyming skills when mentioning the word "money".

His tone is melodious and varied, befitting a veteran OG rapper. His skills are undisputed; he can deliver single and double rhymes effortlessly.

Not only was Lin Qianqiao having a hard time keeping up, but the other contestants also found it difficult to keep up after hearing the rhyme.

It's clear that the production team did a great job.

However, those familiar with Snoop Do Motherfxxker Double G know that as long as the money is sufficient, it's all good.

He ensured the client's satisfaction, and his appearance was impeccable.

This artist has an excellent reputation in the US, and countless new singers have collaborated with him.

One of the things he often said in radio interviews was: "If I see potential in a newcomer and they invite me to collaborate, I probably won't accept a single penny."

Of course, you can only take this with a grain of salt...

After a long string of rambling, SAN E introduced the upcoming microphone-grabbing battle.

It's simply a matter of time and performance; the worst performer gets eliminated, and the one who doesn't get a microphone gets eliminated.

Zhou Xian suddenly gave Lin Qianqiao a wink, signaling her to look towards the microphone. Even without thinking, they knew what was going on. Lin Qianqiao nodded slightly, and the two immediately reached a consensus.

Song Minho and One, who were standing next to him, also noticed this situation. The two looked at each other and had a sudden thought.

As soon as the host SAN E announced the start of the competition, Zhou Xian strode forward and blocked most of the contestants who wanted to grab the microphone. Under the fierce stares of the rappers, Lin Qianqiao seized the microphone in the center of the stage and took the first shot.

Even if this group wanted to steal it a second time, they would have no chance. Song Min-ho and One were smart enough to step forward and help, along with Zhou Xian's barrier.

They all treated Lin Qianqiao as a quarterback, positioning him behind the center in the center of the offensive formation, responsible for on-court command and initiating the offensive.

As the Cypher task's beat was given, the atmosphere gradually intensified.

Amidst the disgruntled gazes of the group, his eyes burned like embers—sharp, wild, and aggressive, their intensity seemingly tangible as they swept across the room.

Grasping the beat of the drums, he launched into a direct and scathing critique of the rapper in front of him, his eyes filled with disdain.

"What do you want?"

"What the F*** you want?"

Facing this group of unremarkable underground rappers, Lin Qianqiao was not afraid at all, boldly opening the microphone and unleashing a continuous stream of rap:

"Looking at this bunch of trashy MCs"

The lyrics are empty and hollow.

I've given you many chances, Plenty.

K to the O, I'm a bastard who only does bad things.

My pupils, widened by rap

As soon as I started rapping, gunshots rang out in my mouth.

A continuous blast of sound came from his mouth.

Make the scumbag's brain confused

I'm going to teach those puppies a lesson.

Success followed immediately.

Protect my team

my boy Joo Heon

Our label is "success and fame..."

Zhou Xian was surprised to hear his name again. He immediately straightened his back, stood up with a beaming smile on his face next to Lin Qianqiao, and grinned from ear to ear, looking proud and honored.

His indiscriminate dissing of underground rappers also sparked a lot of discussion among the producers on the mentor panel, after all, this freestyle was quite something.

Instantly, I realized that the idol in front of me was not some three-clawed cat that could be manipulated at will. Not only did every sentence hit the beat perfectly, but every word was also a stab to the heart of an underground rapper.

He possesses pure skill, even reaching champion level, which is why he dared to go all out against underground rappers; the scene was just too intense.

Looking at the scene before him, Jay Park began to ponder what price he would have to pay to bring them into the team. He had a past relationship with the Golden Generation, back in the 2PM era.

Meanwhile, Snoopy, who had been calm and collected all along, began to show a satisfied smile. He had only been invited to make some money and had no interest in the Peninsula rappers.

I never expected to witness such an explosive scene. Even if you don't understand Korean, just looking at the flushed faces of those underground rappers, you can tell how devastating it was.

This really fits his idea of ​​a battle. He'll definitely get an excellent score when he scores this person later, no doubt about it.

Back on home turf, Zhou Xian felt incredibly satisfied facing the angry stares of this group, and even considered making an international gesture.

But that didn't stop there. Lin Qianqiao continued her relentless attack, leaning forward slightly and pointing her hand at her temple like a pistol, relentlessly unleashing her fury:

"Head's here, hand over the pistol."

You bunch of cowardly scumbags don't even know you're qualified.

You ******' with the wrong one

I'mma steal your ***** take your fame

And your money and all that ******** you got

……

Peace……

As the allotted time for the rap was up, Lin Qianqiao, though still a little reluctant to stop, took a deep breath to regain her composure, licked her dry lips, and finally tossed the microphone to Zhou Xian, who was still in a daze.

"What are you looking at? Get them punched right now." He gave a wink, then tilted his head to indicate "Fighting!"

"Oh, oh, oh..." Zhou Xian nodded quickly upon seeing this.

Before everyone could react, the two exchanged words very quickly. Zhou Xian instantly realized what was happening and saw the crowd trying to grab the microphone.

His expression turned serious, and he stopped trying to hide it. Since all his teammates were doing it this way, he figured they might as well just charge forward together.

Moreover, there were One and Song Minho's avant-garde style, and Lin Qianqiao was standing to the side. He was really not afraid at this moment. As soon as the first word of his lyrics fell, the faces of many underground rappers darkened.

There's no need to think about it anymore; this group of idol rappers has definitely banded together and declared war. This scattered bunch is already looking around and considering who to team up with.

Unfortunately, the head-to-head 1v1 battles in the past resulted in a lot of talented rappers being eliminated.

Nowadays, only a few well-known and talented rappers remain, such as Lil Boi, Black Nut, Basick, and Sik-K.

As expected, Song Minhao did well in the subsequent microphone-grabbing, except for a bit of self-praise.

One still works with a group, and he is quite aware of his situation because the underground rapper scene simply cannot tolerate him.

When the group of underground rappers tried to retaliate, they were dumbfounded. The four idol rappers who had been so aggressive earlier had simply squatted in the corner of the crowd, completely ignoring what was to come. They chatted and joked around, and even looked at everyone with great interest.

The stage is in the center, so you can't just rush to a corner to diss them... No matter how angry these people are, they won't take the show lightly. After all, they all need to make a living. If they offend the TV station, they'll only be able to go back to begging in the sewers in the future.

So, with no other option but to endure it, the group of people began taking turns rapping in front of all the mentors.

"This person is so-so... not very strong, he should have been eliminated in the last round."

"I think so too, the rhyming is terrible."

"Did you forget the lyrics a bit? It seems like you're out of sync."

"It's possible, there's a chance he just slipped up."

"Hahahahaha!"

As the mic-grabbing continued, the four of them squatted together and began to comment without restraint, while the rapper next to them glared at them angrily, but they didn't seem to care much.

The security personnel at the edge of the main stage are muscular and strong; they could probably knock out any troublemakers with a single punch, so I felt quite safe.

After the entire performance, those who were eliminated were eliminated, and those who left the stage left.

The recording of the show had just begun, and the host, SAN E, led Snoopy to a counter displaying the contestants' profiles and photos.

"Mr. Snoopy, do you have any favorites among the contestants?"

Snoopy feigned surprise, "I'm really rooting for that contestant named Kyo. His rap makes me feel wonderful, ethereal, and addicted. Damn! It's like taking a drag... you know what I mean."

"If I were to rank the rappers on the show based on their skill level, I would put him at the top, the GOAT, just like King. You know LeBron? Just like him, he's a rare genius."