I desperately want to win on the peninsula

"Please begin your performance!" Jay Park, eager to perform, stood up and shrugged, indicating that he should start quickly.

"Okay." Lin Qianqiao said succinctly, casually hanging the pass necklace on the railing beside him, then waving to the staff to indicate that it was time to begin: "DJ, drop the beat."

As soon as he finished speaking, the DJ from the program started playing a beat. The intro had a wonderful atmosphere and sounded strangely smooth.

"This sampling... could it be boombap?" LOCO, standing next to Jay Park, widened his eyes, seemingly quite expectant.

"I think so. I've heard him rap, and he's really good at it," Jay Park explained to LOCO, who was standing next to him, covering his mouth.

The beat seemed to have hit a certain point, and the atmosphere on stage began to heat up.

Whether it was the mentors on site, the contestants in the waiting room, or the cameramen, everyone was watching the person in the center of the stage at this moment, and everyone was curious about what kind of answer he would give.

Lin Qianqiao took a deep breath, picked up the microphone, put it to her lips, and instantly got into character:

"Muthf**kin' microphone checker back again

Say it in my face, say it properly to me.

The camera then cuts to his face, but he shows no stage fright whatsoever; his eyes are filled with only a fierce determination. "On roads where many people have walked, I rap while spitting, making the ground scorching hot."

Yeah, I rap town KR, my tongue is my weapon.

When I rap, you listen with heartfelt emotion.

The boombap drumbeats, combined with Lin Chien-Chiao's flow, explode instantly. The rhyming skills are truly admirable, and the layback and offbeat techniques add a unique impact, as if washing your eardrums, leaving you feeling refreshed.

The sophisticated timbre and tone feel like you're floating on the beat, so smooth it's almost ethereal.

A sense of amazement instantly overwhelmed the mentors sitting on the sofa. For a moment, they looked at each other, speechless with astonishment.

Aside from Jay Park, he knew from the auditions how terrifying this person's strength was. Even LOCO next to him leaned back slightly, and his expression seemed to show that he was a little frightened.

Jay Park stood up, looking completely absorbed in the performance, swaying to the rhythm. LOCO next to him couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, clearly very satisfied with Lim Gin-chiao's performance.

Even the more laid-back Tablo, wearing sunglasses, couldn't help but nod, his lips slightly upturned, seemingly acknowledging the ability. Jinusean beside him was much the same.

Paloalto no longer had the disdain and skepticism he had shown at the beginning, but he still had that cool and aloof look on his face, making it impossible to discern his true emotions.

The contestants sitting in the waiting room watched the performance on their TV screens, and their expressions were equally fascinating.

Some people were stunned, while others swayed and cheered to the rhythm, completely captivated by Lin Qianqiao's stage performance.

Some people turned pale, completely surprised that an idol rapper had such skill, and such a strong one at that, and couldn't hear any flaws in his performance.

Even his teammate Zhou Xian stared wide-eyed, mouth agape, in disbelief.

In contrast, the high school rapper stood with his arms crossed, completely nonchalant, as if it were the norm.

In fact, he was already enjoying himself immensely from the immersion, but no one could tell.

However, their expressions and demeanor made it difficult to tell who Lin Qianqiao's teammate was.

Unaffected, Lin Qianqiao continued her performance on stage, even glancing at the mentors above from the edge of the stage, seemingly trying to make a mental note of them, her demeanor full of provocation.

"I do the dougie, do me the dougie," I find it very funny to nod my head every time I rap.

What you talk about makes you nervous? I'm the secret of the 21st century.

I'm standing on Hollywood, and I'm about to be surrounded by starlight.

graved on the bottom, U nothing pass the microphone

Addicted to the game straight mobbin

Our attitude won't change; we'll keep pace. You're the noobs who will be silenced by trends.

Muthf**ka are using bucket

I was trying to scare them.

I'm creating panic for Wack MC

Transmitting verbal attack

F**k everything f**kf**k yo swag s**t”

As the final line of lyrics fell angrily, another well-deserved all-pass contestant emerged.

Anyone with a normal mind could see that his strength was far beyond what he had shown. In just 60 seconds, there was so much he hadn't even revealed yet, yet he had already left people speechless with astonishment.

Not to mention how exaggerated it would be if he turned on full power later; he was able to pass all the tests simply because the mentor only had this one button at the moment.

If there were a choice to use the "lights up" feature to recruit people, it would probably have been exhausted by now.

The mentors breathed a sigh of relief and began to compose themselves for their critiques.

"Kyo, I really enjoyed your performance, including your choice of beats, the perfect combination of timbre and tone, and your mastery of technical aspects."

"So, have you chosen a mentor team that you like?" Tablo asked, offering his unreserved critique before poaching a mentor.

Park Jae-beom, who was standing to the side, was still listening with some interest and wanted to hear Tablo's opinion. He didn't expect that the person being snatched away would be on his side. He had his eye on this person during the audition and regarded him as the first choice for his team. How could he let someone else take him away? He immediately became anxious.

"Wait! Don't listen to Tablo. If you're going to choose, come to us. This is definitely your best choice."

"Kyo, you probably still remember 'NO.MERCY,' right? I had a pretty good impression of you then." SAN E started playing the emotional card. "If you join our team, continuing to work together might not be a bad thing."

"So, is there a team you'd like to join?" Paloalto, who had been hiding for a while, couldn't help but ask, seemingly to remind Lin Qianqiao of his presence.

Many people are curious about who his ideal mentor pairing will be.

Unexpectedly, Lin Qianqiao's words stunned the mentors: "I will carefully observe the situation of each mentor and then follow my heart."

"Wow!" Jay Park clapped his hands. He always went along with these strange remarks, perhaps because of his background at JYP Entertainment, which created a great atmosphere.

"That's true. The selection process between mentors and contestants is a two-way street." Tablo nodded in agreement, and Sean chimed in, "You're quite capable; I'm looking forward to your future performances."

"Kamsamita, I will keep trying."

Whether it was praise or flattery, Lin Qianqiao accepted it all, because she had already earned respect through her abilities, and after this round, she had achieved her goal.

He took back the necklace and turned off the stage without hesitation.

It's still unknown what kind of sparks he can ignite on this show, and he's not too concerned about it right now; he'll have to see how it goes after it airs.

So I'm feeling quite relaxed. I can do other things in the next few days, and SMTM is about to start airing.

Afterwards, Lin Qianqiao returned to the waiting room under the guidance of the staff.

Upon entering, the quiet atmosphere of the waiting room made one feel as if they had entered a university library. The rappers sitting on the chairs kept their heads up and didn't speak, as if they were all diligent students trying to catch up on their studies.

These are all good students who have been attending classes diligently. Right now, they should be immersed in the ocean of learning, reviewing their lessons and starting to think about the exam questions they will face next.

Lin Qianqiao walked towards her seat without paying any attention, passing the high school student as she went.

He seemed afraid of disrupting the diligent study atmosphere of others, and whispered:

"My name is Liang Hongyuan."

"Kyo," Lin Qianqiao replied simply, using her stage name.

"I know, I searched for you on Naver."

Why?

I was watching from near you during the preliminary rounds.

"Understood, keep it up."

After saying that, Lin Qianqiao returned to his seat, while Zhou Xian next to him looked at him with a look of surprise, as if he had seen a ghost.

"Why are you dressed like this?"

"Boomap is easy to do, and isn't hip-hop all about this funky vibe? What's so strange about it?" Lin Qian glanced at Zhou Xian, then turned back to the TV screen to continue watching the stage performance on the show.

His mouth was full of filth and stench. After he finished singing his hearty song, a stench hit his nose. That was the style of his performance: dirty street hip-hop.

"..." Zhou Xian opened his mouth, but ultimately fell silent. This was not what he wanted to say.

And who said Boombap is easy? Even if it were, those without the skills simply can't master this style; it's known as having a strong foundation.

The contestants' abilities became increasingly uneven afterward, possibly because the production team prioritized and showcased the stronger and more favored contestants first.

However, a heavyweight guest appeared, P-Type, CL's rap teacher from 2NE1. He is signed with Brand New Music and is one of the most influential figures in the Korean hip-hop scene.

Shockingly, he was eliminated on stage due to a lyric error. It seems he wasn't prepared, or perhaps he didn't appreciate the show and was a bit careless, resulting in a huge embarrassment.

The fact that such a heavyweight contestant could be eliminated without any mercy caused an uproar in the waiting room. It was unexpected that the production team would not give him any face at all.

The high school student Liang Hongyuan came on stage, and his skills were surprisingly good. He also used a boombap beat and seemed to be able to handle it quite well. Apart from his stage presence being a little lacking, his overall performance was excellent.

The mentor asked him how long he had been learning rap.

Liang Hongyuan calmly replied, "One year."

Not only did the mentors begin to show surprise, but they also applauded and praised him as a promising talent.

The waiting room was in an uproar, with several contestants quite shocked.

Even Lin Qianqiao was somewhat surprised, because her own skills over the past year were not much better than this high school student's. She hadn't expected him to be such a prodigy.

The recording didn't end until the evening, and Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian were about to leave when the staff called them back.

"Kyo, would you please do a private interview with us?"

"An interview?" Lin Qianqiao paused, thinking to herself that it had indeed come.

"Yes, the production team will conduct a special interview with the contestants who have more potential." The staff member nodded, "Zhou Xian will also have an interview."

"Then let's go together." Zhou Xian glanced at Lin Qianqiao with amusement, seeing that he had something to do.

Lin Qianqiao nodded: "Okay, let Brother Rongzhen wait for us for a while, it should be over soon."

"OK." Zhou Xian made a gesture.

The two then followed the staff to a room where the interview scene had been set up, and the lighting and other equipment were already in place, indicating that preparations had been made in advance. The two entered one after the other, and it was only after Zhou Xian was interviewed that it was Lin Qianqiao's turn.

When Zhou Xian walked out of the interview room, he looked quite pleased with himself, and proudly raised his chin at Lin Qianqiao, probably feeling good.

Then, Lin Qianqiao walked in expressionlessly. The interviewers were already prepared and had her sit opposite them to be interviewed.

"What are Kyo's thoughts on the show?"

"Very good, I wish SMTM continued success."

"Kamsamita, we noticed that Kyo's performance was quite good. He must have been practicing hip-hop for quite a while."

"I was exposed to this genre for a while a few years ago, and then I started listening to this kind of music. I studied it for a period of time, but I'm better at other types of music."

"Qinjia?"

"Inside."

"Kyo is really talented!" the staff member praised first, then changed the subject: "The attitude between underground rappers and idol rappers seems a bit unfriendly, as I'm sure you've seen. Do you have anything to say about that?"

coming!

However, Lin Qianqiao breathed a sigh of relief, as she had already prepared a response to this situation.

"I can only give them a word of advice... Remember my name and the way I trampled them under my feet. I will personally send those rappers with unclear self-awareness away one by one. Every rap I rap on the show stage from now on will be a prayer for their death." Since the production team will cut out any nice words anyway, Lin Qianqiao didn't bother to hide anything and simply launched a direct attack. Being a bit chuunibyou is fine, as long as it saves trouble for both sides.

Whatever you want, I'll give you.

If you have the strength, you have nothing to fear.

Those who lack real strength are the ones who stammer and spout threats.

The interviewers were quite happy and asked a few more pointed questions before letting Lin Qianqiao go.

The interview lasted about ten minutes, and the process was basically the same as the backstage interviews during music show promotions. However, Lin Qianqiao's response was particularly direct and efficient, and she answered fluently.

It was already night, but through the TV station window, the streets outside were still brightly lit.

"The interviews will probably all be the same ones..."

"Go against them, what else can we do?"

Zhou Xian glanced at Lin Qianqiao and said, "That's just how TV stations operate. You didn't say anything, did you?"

"It's alright, there shouldn't be any problems." Lin Qianqiao nodded slightly.

"This show is notorious for its bad editing, so it's always better to be careful," Zhou Xian cautiously advised.

"Don't worry, they won't have a chance to cut it badly," Lin Qianqiao said confidently.

Zhou Xian, standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise, "That amazing?"

"Mm." Lin Qianqiao nodded.

"Then let's go back first."

"Inside."

Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xianchao walked towards the elevator, chatting as they went.

"Hehe... I couldn't help it just now, I just blurted it out."

"Come on, that interviewer practically swore at you, it would be strange if you didn't retaliate."

The show's approach is disgusting. First, they take screenshots of targeted negative comments and ask you how you feel about them.

Then they made short videos of the contestants' remarks that looked down on idols and showed them to the rappers who were being interviewed.

In this situation, if someone can still smile and answer calmly without getting angry, then they are truly loving and patient; they might as well switch careers and become a kindergarten teacher.

What's even more ingenious is that, based on the show's previous practice, the contestants' words will be broken down into specific phrases in post-production, turning anything that wasn't there into something.

In addition, slow-motion captures of people's micro-expressions, such as pouting, raising eyebrows, and rolling their eyes, reveal their incredibly mean nature.

Therefore, even if the contestants wanted to remain neutral and peaceful, they couldn't.

With a "ding," the two stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the floor leading to the parking lot.

Although she only appeared on the SMTM stage for one minute, the recording lasted all day.

The camera was constantly focused on the contestants, requiring them to maintain a good mental state at all times. Even Lin Qianqiao couldn't help but feel a bit tired and couldn't help but yawn.

Now all he wants is to get back to his dorm as soon as possible, take a shower, and rest.

Just then, the elevator doors opened. Lin Qianqiao thought they had arrived at the parking lot and was about to walk out when her gaze swept past the doors and she stopped, raising her eyebrows in surprise.

Outside the elevator, a slightly chubby girl with long hair covering her face was sobbing softly, her body trembling slightly from crying.

Two other girls followed closely beside her, patting her back and gently comforting her.

An indescribable sense of absurdity instantly overwhelmed Lin Qianqiao.

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