I desperately want to win on the peninsula

After an unknown amount of time, a commotion arose outside the waiting room, followed by a knock on the door. The Earthling, being very sensible, went to open the door.

All eyes turned to the entrance. Hearing the commotion, Lin Qianqiao looked up and saw a group of elegant and beautiful women enter the waiting room after greeting the visitors.

"Oh! It's Hyorin and you guys, hahaha!"

The small waiting room was instantly packed with people. When Park Jae-beom saw the group of beautiful women, his eyes lit up, and he stood up to greet them.

"Of course it's us, otherwise why would so many beautiful women come here?" Hyorin exchanged pleasantries with Park Jaebeom. The two had known each other since they were trainees at JYP, so there was no need for formalities.

"Hyorin noona." Seeing that it was Sistar's senior, Lim Gan-chiao stood up, walked over, and bowed slightly to greet her politely. Exy, wearing white sneakers behind her, did the same, but she bowed more deeply and lowered her head even further. "Ah-nang-haseyo, Hyorin sunbaenim!"

"Qian Qiao and Exy..." Hyorin replied with a smile, glancing at Exy who was bowing and standing up, wondering why she was here.

While chatting on Starship Line, a group of female rappers kept glancing at Lin Qianqiao. They had only seen him on TV before. Just now, someone asked Xiaolin what he looked like, and she smiled and said, "This kid is just a little unphotogenic. He's even more handsome in person than on camera."

I just didn't expect it to be true, and her appearance offline is indeed even more outstanding. Her height and figure are also flawless, which is admirable.

After Hyorin understood the situation, she nodded calmly, "I see. Exy, I'm not worried. Just play to your full potential, that's enough. Fighting!"

"Kamsammida!" Exy bowed in thanks.

Heizi was closest to the three Starship members. She listened to the entire conversation and felt a pang of envy for Exy's ability to directly participate in the finals. This kind of resource was rare and hard to come by, making her feel incredibly bitter.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries and familiar greetings, it wasn't uncommon for rappers to strike up conversations, and they immediately exchanged contact information.

Lin Qianqiao was also surrounded by a group of female rappers, but fortunately, senior Hyorin kept a close eye on her and pushed her back to a corner to sit down, thus fending off a large wave of beauties. It's hard to say whether it was a good or bad thing...

After a brief greeting from the group of elegant and beautiful female rappers, they left, presumably to visit another team of contestants.

As soon as the door closed, two more staff members walked in, and it wasn't hard to guess that they had something to announce.

"AOMG, please send a representative to draw lots. The stage for the first performance will be determined by the draw."

"I'll do it!" Jay Park volunteered. "You guys wait here for my good news. I'll definitely get the second ball!"

"Yes! President Park, fighting!"

"Brother, I have no choice but to believe!"

The team members in the waiting room were very supportive of Jay Park, and he left with the staff, all smiles.

……

As time went by and darkness fell, many viewers who were following SMTM were already sitting on the sofa in their living rooms, eagerly watching the program on TV, while fans of both sides online were ready to vote.

In a dormitory in Cheongdam-dong, the situation was similar to that of most others. Choi Yoo-jin of CLC was watching TV with bright eyes, looking completely absorbed.

Accompanying them were Jang Jung-yeon and Oh Seung-hee. Having debuted for half a year, they have entered a hiatus. They have released three albums in total, including their debut and comeback. Apart from their debut which made a splash, they have faded into obscurity. Now, the company has half given up on CLC and is half waiting for their next comeback.

So they have no schedules or activities. Except for Choi Yoo-jin appearing on a show a few days ago, CLC is almost a non-existent group. These girls can only kill time by picking their toes in their dorm room, which happens to coincide with the SMTM finals.

Everyone just watched the show, since Lin Qianqiao debuted around the same time as CLC and they should remember each other, so supporting him is only natural.

"Really? You and Kyo are the MCs for this Dream Concert, right?" Zhang Chengyan asked casually, as if he were discussing the scenery by the roadside.

"Manager unnie already said it, didn't you hear it back then?" Choi Yoo-jin waved her hand at the member's obvious question.

"Just ask around. Who would have thought that he was just a newly debuted idol, and after only a few months, he participated in a show and reached the finals?" Zhang Chengyan sighed with admiration. "And you saw his comeback trailer a few days ago, right? He's sure to do very well this time." Her eyes showed envy as she said this.

As soon as she finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the living room. Wu Chengji sighed, "GG seems to be over. Let's watch the show."

"Yes." Choi Yoo-jin was also a little annoyed, but she didn't want to show it here. She turned her gaze to the television screen in front of her, where the host, Kim Jin-pyo, was the opening MC as always.

As he kept reciting the schedule of the finals, then thanked GG Fang Kia for their strong support, he excitedly announced, "Our finalists have decided on their starting lineups. Let's look forward to the upcoming performances!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the camera switched to the main stage, where the lighting effects in front were very bright, but the back was dimly lit, as quiet as the night.

The suspense wouldn't keep the viewers waiting long. With a "bang," the drumbeats of 808 suddenly erupted, striking the heart like a dense raindrop, accompanied by powerful piano chords and a deep male voice shouting in an onomatopoeic tone.

"Yeah Ha, Yeah Ha!"

Yeah ha, Yeah ha!

Amidst the shouts of encouragement, Lin Qianqiao, who had been in the darkness, walked to the center of the brightly lit stage. After the cheering ended, he cleanly and crisply raised the microphone, his top-notch flow resonating in the ears of all the viewers.

Everyone said to him, "Hey kid, you're here again. You're not even up yet, and you're already here?"

"Kid, by borrowing Aomg's lineup, I've been reborn like Jesus."

"Tatt freaky woah on the inside of your arm~ Now go see the person you want to see, don't be silly and make your mom worry."

His rap voice is gentle and delicate, and the lyrics give people the illusion of falling to the bottom, making people think it is a ballad.

When the camera cut to Song Minhao, the rival, his expression was somewhat puzzled, as if he didn't understand why Lin Qianqiao chose this style.

But to everyone's surprise, Beat suddenly tensed up, the hook part began, and his rap gradually became firm and powerful.

"Across the country

People are shouting.

What is that monster?

Metero, the giant Meteto

I am a shooting star gradually falling towards you.

"Scattering starlight freely, it falls to the ground..."

The powerful rap rhythm transformed the entire song, and the positive lyrics were very infectious, captivating both the audience in the audience and those watching the live stream.

As Lin Qianqiao sang, she walked to the front of the stage and reached out her hand to give a high-five to the audience members who were nearby.

"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!"

"Kyo held my hand! I'm going crazy!"

Spectators nearby screamed and cheered, filling the entire venue with various noises.

Moreover, the audience members who were further away were getting more and more excited, raising their hands and swaying up and down to the rhythm.

This scene also darkened Song Minho's face as he prepared for the stage, his heart filled with resentment... Zico's face wasn't much better; if this person on stage won the championship, it would be worse than killing him.

Meanwhile, the performance was not over yet, but it had reached its final stage, and Lin Qianqiao still gave it her all amidst the accompaniment.

"Alarm! Alarm!"

Even so, a shooting star will still fall.

Forever and ever, I make an eternal promise.

Don't send me back to that dark rear.

I believe I will always be filled with excitement, and I want to shout in this city—I've finally made it here…”

The last sentence ended in a low, purely whispered voice, as if lingering in this place. Lin Qianqiao stared blankly at the empty space in the distance, then gently pursed her lips, bowed slightly, and murmured, "Kamsang Mida..."

"I really didn't realize Kyo had such a tender voice, and his fast rap with a high-pitched voice was truly amazing. He's a master of blending different styles together; he deserves the championship!"

"The last sentence was absolutely amazing, and that look in his eyes really captivated me. It felt like our eyes met and my heart was touched. I really can't understand why he would ignore his seniors like people online say. He's such a gentle and handsome guy, I love him to death!!!"

"And he's still playing without any featured rappers. His individual ability is just too strong. Looking back at previous seasons, there's no rapper who can compare to him. He's simply a monster-level demon king, Zzang!"

As soon as the live stream ended, the forum erupted with a flood of comments, building at a speed comparable to the pixelated blocks in Minecraft... Fans, as if popping champagne in victory, began to retaliate against Gun's remarks, flooding his social media with questions about why he would slander such a kind idol.

Lin Qianqiao's first stage appearance attracted a lot of attention. The audience applauded and cheered, and most people stared at his back as if they were seeing off a new king.

He stepped off the stage and saw Jay Park coming towards him. He smiled helplessly and said, "Hyung, what happened to the promise of a later performance?"

Jay Park gave him a bear hug, "What are you afraid of? Song Minho is no match for you. The order doesn't matter, as long as you win."

This guy left with a confident look on his face, but came back to the waiting room with a long face.

"That makes sense." Lin Qianqiao sat down. This was on the side of the stage, and the distance from the waiting room to the stage was too far.

So AOMG rests on this side, while Zico's team is on the other side, keeping to themselves.

Earthlings, David Kim, Gray, and Loco all came over to give him a high-five. Finally, Exy happily came over to give him a high-five, muttering words of praise. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

On the other side, Song Minho walked onto the stage with a gloomy face. The lights were completely off, so no one noticed his expression; all he felt was intense helplessness.

They used their trump card in the semi-finals, which made it incredibly difficult for them to find a partner for the finals. In the end, they could only choose their mentor and good friend Zico.

Lin Qianqiao's solo performance was so outstanding just now; if a popular artist were to suddenly appear in the finals, it's hard to say.

With this in mind, Song Minho took a deep, somber breath and quietly awaited the next stage performance.

In short, he has never been afraid of fan votes, and the result can only be known after the competition, so there is no point in being afraid.

on the stage.

Accompanied by the clear tinkling of the music box, a group of dancers wearing clown masks suddenly appeared at the stage entrance, a highly creative design that aroused curiosity.

Song Minho raised the microphone, and his unique Flow voice rang out.

"okey dokey yo~"

is the true yes Okey dokey yo~x2

Really? Okay, okay~

Say Laaaaaa……”

The quirky and funny tone and stage design made people laugh, and the audience below smiled.

The AOMG group on the side stage applauded, marveling at how dedicated Team Zico was.

"Isn't that clown leading the group Zico...?" Jay Park asked curiously.

"It's him by the voice! It's really impressive that he put on such a great performance!" the Earthling replied.

Jay Park shook his head. He would never wear that ugly clown mask. It wasn't like it was a clown horror movie.

Lin Qianqiao also stood on tiptoe out of curiosity, wanting to get a better look at the wonderful performance on stage.

"He took off the mask, and it really is this guy... He even has a dance choreography? What kind of dance is it...?"

"Popping!" Exy answered immediately upon arriving in familiar territory.

"Hahaha, it really is! What a sexy breakdance! There's even a dance relay." Jay Park swayed his body along with it. JYP's DNA is probably etched into his body; he can't hide his flamboyant style.

The group of people weren't nervous at all; they were laughing and joking around, having a great time.

Similarly, Song Minhao was unfazed by Lin Qianqiao's performance, even though his stage design was full of fun.

However, his rap was incredibly difficult. His verses tended to be monotonous and boring to the ear, and Zico had to save the day. Only the hook was a bright spot, and you could tell that Zico was really giving it his all. Otherwise, the whole song and the performance would have been a disaster.

As the sampling alarm clock went off, even as it was almost over, Song Minho couldn't resist being silly, which was quite amusing. Song Minho's performance gradually came to an end after the accompaniment stopped.

Then, Park Jae-beom and Lim Gin-chiao walked onto the stage, the two contestants standing side by side, while the mentors waited at the back.

Jin Zhenbiao walked to the center of the stage, beaming, and said, "I believe everyone has seen the performances of both contestants! Don't you feel a little unsatisfied, wanting more?"

"Come on!" The audience below applauded and cheered.

"No problem, after this round of voting, we'll have a halftime performance by UR's female rappers. Are you looking forward to it?"

"Inside!!"

"OK! Now pick up the voting machine next to you and start voting. Viewers watching the live stream can send text messages... You only have fifteen seconds to vote."

The screen at the top of the stage displayed the vote ratio on both sides. Song Minhao glanced at Lin Qianqiao, then looked up at the voting data.

As the 15 seconds passed in the blink of an eye, the total number of votes on the screen froze at that moment.

Upon seeing the vote count, Song Min-ho's expression immediately turned grim.

With a total vote count of 45% to 55%, ZICO's team lost by a factor of 10%.

Both the audience members in the audience and those watching the live stream had anticipated this result, but seeing Lin Qianqiao win the first round with such ease, they couldn't help but look forward to his future performance.

Amidst everyone's surprised gazes and exclamations, Jin Zhenbiao approached Lin Qianqiao and said, "Congratulations on winning the first round. AOMG now has the power to decide who goes before and after the stage in the second round."

"I choose to start later..." Lin Qianqiao glanced at Park Jae-beom, nodded, and gave his answer without hesitation.

"Alright! So, Zico will be the starting team. Both sides can now step off the stage and prepare for their performances." Kim Jin-pyo waved his hand. "Our UR female warriors will bring a fantastic performance during the intermission!"

"Let's give them a round of applause!!!"

"Whoohoo~"