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An Episode Where Every Team Performed Exceptionally Well

(1) [PERSONAL RANKING FOR BEST PERFORMANCE] 1. My, My, My (This was totally unexpected for me. I'm usually not into sensual concepts, but they absolutely nailed the performance.) 2. Only You 3. Roller Coaster (It's just not my cup of tea.) (2) Obviously, my ranking is completely different from the actual results. I don't know if it's simply because of my personal preference or because the voting system wasn't really fair. (3) [BEST PERFORMERS](4) Team Groove: Park Han (I want to say Juwon, but Han is just a vocal monster for the song) || Team Beat: KairiTeam || Rhythm: Daisuke(5) Chi En's facial expressions improved a bit here, but they still felt a little unnatural to me. Honestly, even now in AHOF, I think he still has room to improve in that area. T^T On the other hand, I think Zhang Shuaibo was the one who truly pulled off the concept. It was so different from his usual demeanor, yet he executed it convincingly.

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My Favorite Episode, I Guess (?)

[EPISODE 6] (1) I had fun watching this episode a lot!! (2) I loved seeing the feminine side of some of the guys—it was so refreshing! They reminded me of Boo Seungkwan from SEVENTEEN XD (3) The group that performed "Love Sick" was the most memorable for me. They were absolutely hilarious! 😂 At the same time, I have to commend Joohyoung for his high note—he's an incredible singer! Hee Jun also caught my attention. His visuals are so actor-coded; he reminds me a bit of Ji Chang Wook, Lee Min Ho, and Im Si Wan. I completely fell for him here, LOL. (4) I originally watched this episode for Han and JL's cover of "The Little Prince," but somehow, "Love Sick" ended up being the performance I remembered the most (along with the trot performance at the end). (5) Overall, the talent show wasn't just fun and entertaining—it also highlighted just how talented most of the contestants are, including those who were often overshadowed or underrated. It gave many of them a chance to show a different side of themselves beyond the competition. (6) This was also the episode where I became even more attached to the contestants. (7) I enjoyed watching Zen Zen, Steven, Nam Do Yoon, Kwon Heejun, Shuaibo, and Woongki here! (8) And Park Juwon caught my attention so much here! I think he's been my bias ever since Episode 2. I hope to see something like this again (though I doubt it LOL).

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Don't Go There, Juwon!

(1) Both teams performed *Prison* exceptionally well, and it was truly a neck-and-neck competition. However, I still have my reasons why I think the other team also deserved the opportunity to steal the song: If it weren't for Park Han, I probably wouldn't have been that impressed with Team Groove's prison. I wasn't even particularly captivated by Kenta's and Hee Jun's visuals (though they're undeniably talented).(2) I think Team Groove's advantage was that, aside from having Park Han as their strongest vocalist, they also had a larger fanbase than Team Rhythm Bench, whose members were all foreigners. The way Rhythm Bench executed "Prison" was beyond my expectations. It felt like a storytelling performance, and the whole package was excellent—from the choreography and vocals to the stability, execution, and emotional impact.(3) To be honest, I'm not very happy with how this survival show was structured. Though it's unique, it became way too predictable. The voting system really sucked. How had Park Han been stuck in 7th and 6th place since Episode 2? That's unbelievable. Also, the interception performance of "Prison" was just as good as the original (although, personally, I think the interception version was even better). I honestly wouldn't have minded if Team Groove had kept "Prison." What I found ridiculous was the huge gap in the votes between the two teams. Only 101 votes for Rhythm Bench?! That felt incredibly biased. It was obvious that the performances were neck and neck—even Changsub himself thought they had a real chance of stealing the song.(4) At this point, I already know the underdogs were going to stay underdogs until the very end, and I'll just have to keep watching Cha Woongki suffer throughout the show. I'm actually glad I watched this a year later. I would've felt so much worse if I had watched it while it was airing.---------------------(5) MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Cha Woongki crying (while Gyeongho comforting him) and Juwon leaving Team Rhythm. How is a year-old survival show making me cry like this? I already know how it ends, yet I'm still this emotional. T^T (6) BEST PERFORMANCE IN MY OPINION: 'Ignition' by Team Rhythm (this is overall complete and pro) || Prison by Team Rhythm Bench (very impactful and stylish) || Prison by Team Groove (powerful vocals, strong visuals)(7) BEST PERFORMERS: Team Rhythm: JL; Sirin || Team Groove: Han; Hanseo || Team Beat: Woongki; Jiang Fan

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Team Groove and Beat Bench Players Did Better Than their Starting Players

(1) For some reason, I enjoyed the performances in this episode more than the ones in the previous episode. Team Groove Bench and Team Beat Bench actually outperformed the starting players. (2) As someone who's been a huge fan of BTOB's songs for many years, Changsub amazed me once again with his incredible vocal skills. What impressed me even more, though, was his coaching. He genuinely mentored his team, and that's exactly what I wanted to see from the other directors. This is also why I said in Episode 1 that I wished JL had chosen Team Groove. I really want to see more of how Changsub leads and develops his team. (3) Kim Gi Joong saying, "I want an earful from Lee Changsub," and repeating this a lot made this episode even funnier. He's so cute! (4) Best Performance: Team Groove Bench's "Confession Song."

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The Live Voting System Sucked

(1) I was a bit disappointed with the voting system. It was obvious that many audience members already had their favorites, so they were more likely to vote for the contestants they liked rather than the ones who delivered the best performance. I'm not complaining about Juwon and Woongki winning MVP because they genuinely performed well overall, but Seo Jeong Woo receiving the MVP title felt unfair. Even the mentors' reactions and the expressions of the contestants from the other teams seemed to reflect that. This kind of voting system is naturally biased. Personally, I think it would be fairer if the other teams also had a say in choosing the MVP.(2) Park Ji Hun was the weakest contestant for me in this episode—not because he lacked talent, since I actually think he's talented, but because of his lack of dedication and his attitude toward his team. He didn't seem suited for a group environment. If he continued behaving that way, I think he'd be better off debuting as a soloist. I honestly hoped he'd be replaced by someone from the bench for the next performance.(3) Best performance for me: Team Rhythm's "Give Me That"xxxxxxxxxxxSO FAR, I'M ENJOYING THIS SHOW.

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JL and Park Han Nailed!

Funny how I just started watching this even though it aired a long time ago, and AHOF has already been promoting for almost a year. Even so, I'm still going to share my thoughts on each episode. I finished Episodes 1 and 2 this week.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (1) I thought the concept was unique. I was expecting it to be similar to 'Universe Ticket'. (2) JL and Park Han were the standout performers by far in this episode. (3) "Siren" was the best performance of the episode. They felt like a complete package and a group that was already ready to debut. (4) I think this show recruited a lot of talented contestants. After watching this episode, I honestly felt like every single one of them deserved to debut. (5) One thought, though: I kind of wish JL had chosen Changsub. Changsub is one of the top-tier vocalists in the K-pop industry. JL's dancing can improve significantly even through practice on his own, but vocals are something I think he should have prioritized more by learning from someone like Changsub. Still, it's his choice, LOL. His role model was there, after all. On the other hand, I also think it worked out well. If JL and Park Han had ended up on the same team, the other two teams probably wouldn't have stood a chance. Having JL on Team Rhythm created a much better balance.

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