Chapter 170: World Famous Painting
“Next up is our final group from ‘Produce 48,’ a girl group independently operated by DM Entertainment. Let’s now turn the screen over to Chairman Jiang.”
Seeing the director’s camera zoomed in on his face, Jiang Shu took the microphone.
“I have named the final debut group IZONE. Why this name? IZ is 12, and ONE is one. 12 represents the members, and ONE signifies that the fans and members are one.”
【12???】
【Does this mean the group has a full twelve people?】
【The number of two IVEs, is this a girl group or a football team?】
“That’s right, IZONE’s debut lineup will have twelve members.” As if seeing the comments, Jiang Shu smiled and announced the number of debut spots for IZONE.
When they heard Jiang Shu personally state that IZONE would have a full twelve debut spots, the venue erupted, and even the remaining thirty-eight trainees were stunned, including Zhang Yuanying.
She never expected that her group would actually be a twelve-member super-large girl group?
“Xiao Yuan, come wait beside Liu Zaishi.” Jiang Shu said to Zhang Yuanying.
Zhang Yuanying took a deep breath and walked to Liu Zaishi’s side, standing still.
“Now, I will announce the debut list.” Jiang Shu glanced at the script, then looked at the nervous girls below.
“As a girl group, one of the most indispensable positions is the dance lead, and this member is undoubtedly the number one dancer in ‘Produce 48.’”
Even before Jiang Shu announced the name, the camera had already focused on Li Caiyan, which was a complete hint.
“The first debut spot, Li Caiyan, congratulations.”
Li Caiyan’s data list also appeared on the screen.
First Stage Evaluation: A.
First Public Stage Evaluation: B.
Second Public Stage Evaluation: B.
Third Public Stage Evaluation: A.
Highest Popularity Ranking: 9.
Current Popularity Ranking: 13.
Jiang Shu smiled and applauded along with everyone else.
“The second…”
As Jiang Shu announced, one by one, the debut spots fell to the members of IZONE. In a blink of an eye, only the last two spots remained, and only twenty-eight trainees were left.
“Next is the eleventh debut spot.” Jiang Shu said this, then suddenly held up the script in his hand.
“I think, since ten trainees have already been announced, I’ll improvise for the remaining two.” Jiang Shu smiled and put down the script.
“I’ve actually known this next trainee for a while. I remember when I first saw her, she was already this tall.” Jiang Shu gestured in front of him.
Among the remaining trainees, only one person was as tall as Jiang Shu indicated.
When he saw the camera focus on Ahn Yujin, Jiang Shu’s smile grew wider.
“Actually, I’ve been following this member ever since she joined the company. Her compatibility with Xiao Yuan is excellent, and I had thought about letting her debut with Xiao Yuan, but it ultimately didn’t happen.”
“But in the ‘Produce 48’ project, seeing her and Xiao Yuan’s collaborative stage, this idea resurfaced in my mind once again.”
“IZONE’s eleventh debut spot, Ahn Yujin, congratulations.”
The camera zoomed in on Ahn Yujin in the frame.
Her and Zhang Yuanying’s cover of the “I AM” collaborative stage during the third public performance attracted countless IVE fans, with some even believing she was more suitable for the song “I AM” than Karina!
First Stage Evaluation: B.
First Public Stage Evaluation: B.
Second Public Stage Evaluation: C.
Third Public Stage Evaluation: A.
Highest Popularity Ranking: 1.
Current Popularity Ranking: 2.
It was precisely after the third public performance that Ahn Yujin once surged to the first position.
And with Ahn Yujin’s debut spot confirmed, only one IZONE debut spot remained, and among the trainees, there was still a deep-sea leviathan who hadn’t debuted yet.
Many people intentionally or unintentionally looked towards the figure standing in place, lips pursed, nervously watching the stage.
“There’s one trainee who left a very deep impression on me during her first appearance in the first episode, but her subsequent performances weren’t as satisfactory, still lacking compared to other trainees.” Jiang Shu began.
“But during the third public performance, she gave me a surprise. She proved to me that while strength is important, attitude might be the key to lasting success.”
As Jiang Shu spoke, the director had already locked the camera onto Miyawaki Sakura.
“The final debut spot, Miyawaki Sakura, it’s yours.” Jiang Shu smiled as he said to Miyawaki Sakura.
First Stage Evaluation: D.
First Public Stage Evaluation: C.
Second Public Stage Evaluation: C.
Third Public Stage Evaluation: B.
Highest Popularity Ranking: 1.
Current Popularity Ranking: 1.
【Wuwuwu! Miyawaki Sakura debuted! The last one! I thought she wouldn't make it!】
【Miyawaki Sakura had it so tough!】
【Who understands? From Class D, she fought her way into the debut spot step by step. She really worked hard to debut!】
【Our Miyawaki Sakura’s debut journey is a passionate shojo manga!!!】
【Congratulations, Miyawaki Sakura!】
【The girl from Kagoshima finally stepped onto the K-pop stage she dreamed of!】
【I really like one of Miyawaki Sakura’s quotes: If I don’t fight for it now, I will definitely regret it later. Congratulations, Miyawaki Sakura!!!】
Miyawaki Sakura, with red eyes, walked to Liu Zaishi’s side and stood still, unable to resist looking back at Jiang Shu on the stage.
As the main focus just now, the camera had been on her. Seeing Miyawaki Sakura’s action, the director immediately switched the camera to the direction she was looking.
And so…
Jiang Shu stood on the stage, a smile gracing his lips, seemingly both relieved and happy, just gazing at the girl below the stage.
And the girl below looked up at the figure bathed in dazzling light, the tear stains on her face still clearly visible under the illumination, yet the smile in her eyes was so bright.
The camera presented this scene to the audience’s eyes. The audience, who were originally still sighing about IZONE’s member list, stared blankly at this scene, for a moment not knowing what to say.
What was that feeling of relief that spontaneously arose from seeing a girl you cared about succeed step by step?
This eye contact made the audience lose themselves for a moment, and even the people on site noticed this scene.
Liu Zhimin from the aespa team watched this scene, her eyelids twitching wildly, and her gaze towards Miyawaki Sakura held a slight change, but then her eyes instantly cleared when she saw Zhang Yuanying not far from Miyawaki Sakura.
Her philtrum elongated, she made a strange expression, then recovered.
And Zhang Yuanying…
Looking at Miyawaki Sakura, she couldn’t help but blink.
Jiang Shu withdrew his gaze from Miyawaki Sakura, and with a smile, brought the microphone to his lips.
“With this, IZONE, aespa, and NMIXX are all formed. This debut night has come to a successful conclusion!”
As the “Produce 48” theme song began to play, the live broadcast room also displayed the staff credits.
