A2K ep.10 "Star Quality Evaluation Rankings"

A2K ep.10 "Star Quality Evaluation Rankings"
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[@GabiRamon]

i actually really like that they decided not to set the amount of members. i appreciate how he's giving them motivation with the ranks, but not encouraging them to fight against each other and rather see each other as teammates. im really rooting for these girls

[@MakuDonarudo.]

당신의 댓글에 동의 합니다. 한국식으로 등수 나누기를 걱정하고 있지만 동기 부여를 준다고 생각해요, 유럽인이나 미국인들에게는 생소할수 있지만, 동아시아 한국 중국 일본,또는 인도 처럼 학업 경쟁이 심한 곳에서는 흔한 일입니다. 좋은 점과 나쁜점이 극명하게 대조 됩니다,무디 이 걸그룹 프로젝트가 끝나도 소녀들이 상처 받지 않고 어떤 꿈을 꾸든지 자신의 인생에서 소중한 추억이 되길 바랍니다

[@izzywoods794]

Agreed! jyp usually doesnt have a set number. Even in sixteen, he added a member (thank goodness) because he thought it best for the group❤

[@naofumikaera]

​@@izzywoods794Isn't sixteen from Hybe?

[@Hi_Hello_1]

​@@naofumikaeraseventeen is in hybe

[@naofumikaera]

@Heeelloo oh my bad I confused their names, They sound kinda same.

[@offhourhustle]

I love how Kaylee called out how Kendall knows taekwondo too. Really shows her humility and that she values her teammates!

[@SnowClover]

Me too! like she wasn't afraid to talk others up as well :( so sweet of her.

[@Mtwhh]

Lately I've seen and this and it left me very surprised, I pray that they all be the group, they all have something special to form the group, I look forward to their debut! 🐬💞

[@zochilmorenomartinez6728]

I'm interested in the character evaluation, reminds me of behavioral rounds during an interview process. I can imagine that JYP will be surprised as well since the culture in America is so different than that in Korea, so their answers are definitely going to reflect that. I was thinking this show was going to be super tacky, but I'm really rooting for these girls now. Kpop is so much more than Korean-Pop at this point, NewJeans, XG and more groups alike are proving that too, a lot of their songs are 100% in english and are purposely produced to not sounds like "K-Pop". As an old timer (been into kpop since 2011) it's so fascinating seeing this genre grow the way it has.

[@patricianieto8317]

Hermosas las chicas cada vez muestran sus talentos...fighting...❤😊mucho amor a brillar..se convertirán en excelentes artistas..❤😊!!

[@Bunnygottalive]

Kaylee looks like IU and Wonyoung put together 😊❤,her facials are also like Wonnies.Her potential is insane

[@alejandrohasan]

Sigo emputada de que jyp siempre le de buenos puestps a kendall cuando no hace una cosa q de verdad impresione, más q nada siento q lo hace por su visual, y viendo esto, ella misma ni se preocupa pq sabe bien q obtendrá un buen puesto, dejando eso melissa te amo, tienes una voz muy única y espectacular, casu chillo con su presentación, estuvo muy buena 10/10, felicidades a todas ❤

[@H4nnieLee]

sii, la clasifican en los primeros lugares por que es bonita cuándo lo que hace no tiene nada que ver con un idol, es talentosa pero hay otras chicas que lo son aún más, Lexi debió quedar en 2do lugar. Kendall lleva teniendo prioridad demasiadas veces.. es culpa de los que eligen y de Jyp, no de Kendall, ella es buena

[@alejandrohasan]

@@H4nnieLee entiendo pero de vdd me da mucha rabia 😔 al principio no me caía bien kendall, pero poco a poco me di cuenta de que es muy linda y q no tiene la culpa de nada, y si, tienes toda la razón

[@mirnaguix8284]

Yuna's actions were so wow escpecially toward the contestant Kaylee and JYP himself Yuna was great❗😍

[@relaxcalmly1742]

I love how Lexi and Yuna supported Kaylee’s performance by encouraging and persuading JYP to eat the candy lol. Love how everyone gets to express themselves individually. ❤ Also, how Yuna was getting emotional in Melissa’s performance touches m.

[@yyxyvess]

I love how Yuna was so supportive to Kaylee the way she encouraged jyp to try that sour candy. 😂

[@stellaliu730]

yeah hahahahhaa a revenge for jyp not giving her the first two stones

[@kpopthings2939]

@@stellaliu730HAHAHHA I DIE-

[@arxyaluvie_]

​@@stellaliu730gurl 😭😭😭

[@mariejarl]

​@@stellaliu730LOL

[@heart4felix]

HELP@@stellaliu730

[@cloudstears_]

CRISTINA SAYING "that's our babyy!" ABOUT KAYLEE HAS ME IN TEARSS

[@firebird5817]

So sweet.🥰 Cristina will be the perfect leader and Kaylee will be the perfect maknae.❤

[@bellecharmsxo4393]

@@firebird5817Christina didn't debut 😢

[@elliesijiye]

@@bellecharmsxo4393omg can people stop putting spoilers in the comments 😐

[@chqnniesgnab]

OMG I WAS CRYJNG

[@sofiaaaa28]

@@bellecharmsxo4393😢😢

[@LiyanaLifestyle]

Melissa is something out this world. How can someone be this beautiful, strong and talented at such a young age? I thought I'd cringe at her 13 Yr old self song..I can't believe how many times I've rewatched her part. Same with her last performance. She is so strong and amazing that she should be a solo artist

[@jeo716]

Pienso lo mismo

[@littlebitchnerdy]

Boohoo

[@s_sanny]

This probably the first survival show ive watched all the way through. I just love that theres nothing but positivity, talent and love since everyone could debut

[@tinq.v]

i agree, hybe's runext & mnet editors embarasses the contestants by repeating their mistakes a lot .. i love this one sm

[@DoctorStrange01]

Yeah, the show is the exact opposite of what the "fans" represent with themselves, as usual with anything kpop related, lol. Already whining about who deserves what place without even remotely understanding what this evaluation in particular was for. But they're probably kids, so it's ok.

[@areanaangel8964]

It just keeps getting better and better

[@A_N_G_EL-j1s]

Fr

[@StanChunghaOrGoHome]

They won’t all debut though. Plus there is kinda clear favouritism especially towards Kendall… she got 2nd place just for speaking well and mediocre art?

[@wanglee21]

Melissa seems like she's been singing in front of a large audience for years. She is so comfortable performing and confident!

[@adavictoriagarciavarela8679]

Yeah, it's really admirable

[@y0landa543]

really moved me to tears, the lyrics and the perfect execution she’s absolutely amazing

[@lindziep6319]

And the lyrics of her song and how she sings it makes me cry 😢 remembering my dad 😭😭 how i long for his recognition and support 😢

[@ReRe7777]

She actually has. She had a musical career before this

[@somalipirate-m5l]

she has she had already fans before coming to a2k shes had few concerts too

[@Aria9391]

Wow Melissa... For me personally, even without the dance stone yet, I can't imagine JYP not wanting her in the group... it's not just because she has a fantastic voice... but being a songwriter + able to make the audience feel those emotions... not an easy thing, because besides the talent you have to let yourself be very vulnerable...

[@-fantasy-5422]

EXACTLY

[@camiii_.Kpoper]

Same

[@2freeIvX]

Sadly kpop doesn't valu that. I would love him to sign her with republic as a soloist tho.

[@kay.cee.]

I think she would be a great soloist tho

[@tickleman127]

​@user-re7sm2hr9b wdym yes it is valued

[@tokinGLX]

kaylee proving that she is the maknae of the group. cuteness overload!

[@MakuDonarudo.]

너무 귀엽다 심지어 발가락까지도 ,막내 멤버로 적격이다

[@nanaskittenn]

@@MakuDonarudo.ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@irianjayagasapo6539]

As a youngster who grew up without a father, I completely understand Melissa. I felt her pain. While listening to the song lyrics and watching her perform, I found myself in tears.

[@MG-dd1vw]

Even as someone who hasn’t had this specific experience, she was so communicative in her lyrics and performance…I really felt emotional too. So impressive a 13 year old wrote a song like this also so sad she had these experiences and feelings so young… I hope you are doing well. People who do not try to be in your life don’t deserve you.

[@keagilemakatu9578]

Melissa is the strongest person I have ever seen , I know how is like and they made you feel like it's all you and your mother's fault and also the part about secret really hit me. Am so happy for us to be able to let go of people who never value our existing ❤️

[@clemencemasson26]

Same but I am the oldest in my family and I broke down in tears bcs of her it was so touching

[@2xspeed82]

멜리사, 보컬과 곡의 표현력은 최고인 듯 합니다.

[@nelliebellie2222]

Same here luckly Ive overcame it now that Im an adult but the "I can relate" was there 100%. Its good to have someone to represent what alot of young ppl like us have to go through being raised in a single mother household fr 💯

[@mehreenn]

I'm loving the interactions between the girls and the conversations and jokes jyp encourages. All survival shows should be this wholesome wtf 😭😭😭

[@percy_coro_cos]

I totally agree. I've never watched a single survival show because they just don't feel genuine and often enough AREN'T. This show is full of constructive criticism and support that actually encourages the girls instead of making fun of them. Like imagine Camila in Girls Planet, she wouldn't have improved at all.

[@clairexoc]

bro literally. boys planet, fantasy boys, build up, genuinely all fucked up. watched all of them to the end yet they all left me in tears.

[@mehreenn]

@clqiixx deadass, more notably when Jay dropped Wumuti and Hayoon depsite them working so well together. That shit was so petty for no reason

[@mehreenn]

@clqiixx if you want a more funny one like A2K I'd reccomend Chuang Asia Thailand. Its so hilarious 🤣🤣

[@clairexoc]

@@mehreenn honestly im happy with bdu tho, i was looking for a way to get minseo bain jay in the same team.. it failed

[@y0ungzo]

All the girls performances were amazing but Melissa’s definitely was the highlight of the show for me. I feel like people don’t talk about her enough and it’s crazy cause this girl is so talented. Writing a whole song at the age of 13 AND it being a very emotional song isn’t easy at all. And not only that her vocal range and the way she controls her voice is always so shocking to me. Rooting for her throughout the way and I’m rlly hoping she debuts along side all the girls.

[@unhoely7925]

She’s part of my top 3. After the vocal performance she completely blew me away. She is just soooo amazing. JYP would be stupid to let someone like her go.

[@Jnsn.aykdng]

@@unhoely7925 True 😭👍

[@y0ungzo]

@@unhoely7925 exactly!! I definitely feel like she would be suited for the main vocalist of the group

[@sinnopal1]

But koreans will probably hate her because you know what...

[@Rynziie]

SHES 13?!

[@ava_7515]

I love the way gina watches the other contestant it’s like she’s mesmerized she smiles with her eyes big 😊

[@disdellilah]

Kaylee randomly stopped on her performance and pulled out warheads candy was something else 😂😂 she even got JYP to tried it also. Maknae power!

[@Odysseus_Outis]

Yeah~~~,,, She's totally got JYP in the palm of her hands.

[@MG-dd1vw]

She’s so cute and charming. I’ve never seen such a young child so confident and self-assured. She is really a gem!!

[@Josie74245]

The way Kaylee just casually put another warhead in her mouth was so cute and funny 😂

[@rinbinni]

Ikr❤❤❤

[@VivekG-gx9jv]

Exactly 😂

[@ismahanadeed6117]

Yeah😂😂❤

[@RoseAllDayyy]

Melissa is really something special. She’s brave for being so vulnerable and tough as nails performing something so emotional in the most beautiful way. If she doesn’t become a star I will riot.

[@nabi5864]

she unfortunately got cut along with Mischa

[@Lewis5178]

​@@nabi5864how do u know?

[@guldfishy]

@@Lewis5178she’s posting on her social media

[@tosinojo7310]

its not true@@nabi5864

[@krishnagarg7429]

@@Lewis5178 cuz she already opened her ig account and is very active

[@Alhajeri.sara221]

Yuna crying while Melissa was singing is everything ❤

[@BabuReyes]

me too

[@vinylpharm]

Lexi’s ballet rendition of “Pop” was one of the coolest things someone could have done here

[@littlebitchnerdy]

YES

[@CherryBerryFashion]

I actually cried during Melissa’s performance. Girl I cannot imagine the pain. I have difficult relationship with my father too so it hit a cord for me.

[@Zahraa_q]

+++💔

[@scorp2z]

Me tooo i have the exact same story . I was just crying 😢😢

[@CherryBerryFashion]

@@scorp2z hugs!

[@scorp2z]

@@CherryBerryFashion thank you so much. Hugs for you too !!

[@Cr7_jja]

not only that but she did so good..

[@MarkDeSade100]

Kaylee really made JYP suffer eating Warheads 🤣That's something only a cute maknae can do.

[@donlee4105]

🤣🤣

[@ricardo8252]

Kaylee is the NEW Wonyoung.

[@Hyunjinslays170]

@@ricardo8252nah bro she’s herself

[@luvopuppy]

I agree only maknae would do that

[@yujinswife]

@@ricardo8252 never she’s herself

[@Ghizlane_06]

I'm sorry but lexi's smile is the cutest thing I have ever seen

[@carebear.yuri11]

seriously ! I Hope she debuts.

[@Ghizlane_06]

i hope too!!! @@carebear.yuri11

[@CollideWithTheSlope]

no need to be sorry!

[@Emiis]

REAL omg she's so cute

[@carebear.yuri11]

@@CollideWithTheSlopeit’s sarcasm ^^

[@nabszains]

melissa needs to drop her song on streaming platforms, that's an amazingly well made song, can't believe she wrote it when she was 13, i would totally believe a well seasoned professional artist made it

[@PinayGrl926]

It's already on Spotify btw.

[@nabszains]

@@PinayGrl926 ooh let me add

[@PinayGrl926]

@@nabszains Enough is Enough by Melissa Kadas

[@nabszains]

@@PinayGrl926 yeah i added, thanks :)

[@PinayGrl926]

@@nabszains No Problem 👍

[@michaelvandecoevering6635]

Lexus proved her star quality by showing her ability to be able to remember and pay attention to even the shortest interactions with people. Being able to remember interactions with fans and remembering what they said before the next time you meet them is an important quality for any star.

[@이승희-p1b]

공감합니다.

[@nataliaorrego177]

she made jyp feel special♥️

[@feng_baobao]

She can easily be the leader of the group

[@michaelvandecoevering6635]

Cristina has more of a chance at being the leader. @@feng_baobao

[@TheRealKaylee_loljk]

Tbf her ballet performance of Giselle was so amateurish, im surprised she passed star equality but then again she was very thoughtful and that matters more than skills as an idol.

[@sabrinazhou1115]

Ain’t no way camila didn’t get in the top 5. She literally composed her own rap in 3 different languages.

[@valentinachavero2838]

THIIIIS

[@mysslei7298]

they already gave her 1st last time so ig they wanted to recognize more people, but still i agree!

[@YCHTT]

That's what I just commented...

[@Irongirl966]

Same I didn't expect it😢

[@ScoobySnacks7]

That's exactly what I was saying!!! She was in my top 2, with Melissa.

[@Xhin229]

Kaylee's segment is just perfect!She showed who she is right now. She doesn't need to act like an adult to be able to compete against older girls.

[@SueweetieAJYPN]

Everyone has such varying personalities. What I like about Lexi is how levelheaded, quiet, determined and humble she is. Gina is Korean, but still, she is so good at Korean. Maybe she is a genius, spoke Korean at home, gone to Korean school, etc. I think my biases are Cristina and Camila. So positive, strong, caring, loving. All deserved stones and the top 5 were deserved as well!

[@Avi.joyyy12]

Melissa being that vulnerable and sharing such a personal story, while turning it into art was so inspiring and truly brought me to tears.

[@thunderousmiroh]

They deserved the stones! This is the first time i see an audition which all members have their unique star quality and talents to show! 👏👏👏

[@bash547]

Everyone got a stone cuz JYP don’t wanna tell someone she don’t have any extra talent or star quality 😢

[@luvxuximin]

@@bash547they got a stone because everyone deserved it🤨

[@Seojjun]

YUNNA DID SO WELL!! SO PROUD OF HER AND HER RANK! YUNA FIGHTING 💗

[@wiinter.mmm04]

I'm rooting for Yuna too! 💗

[@lilvtv27]

I love yuna too rooting for her

[@nabi5864]

yuna been in Korea last 9 months

[@brisavela2203]

@@nabi5864whattt how u know

[@Seojjun]

@@nabi5864 how do you knowv

[@sablocass7173]

I really liked Gina's performance. They asked her to show why she's a star and she literally introduced herself like she knew she was a star all along

[@bluebee29]

I am really happy for Gina! All this time she's always presented as the hardworking but tensed trainee, but she got to show herself as a lively funny kid this time around!

[@Paul-qp7mq]

@@bluebee29As a trainee she was not as Free as the other contestants.

[@evebread]

i love how kaylee went from strong and fighting to eating candy, its such a kaylee thing to do LMAO

[@laurarua6335]

Has anyone else noticed the way Gina looks at her teammates, she looks at them with admiration and her eyes shine

[@Kaybye555]

At first I wasn't so sure about her but she's a sweetheart 😭

[@bobxiong4516]

👁👄👁

[@anavh8067]

@@bobxiong4516 HAHA on point!

[@awesomewafflez07]

right omg with those does eyes!! so cute omg i love her

[@ccslove867]

日本語でしかコメントできず申し訳ないですが大人びたGinaがどんどん可愛いらしい少女に見えてきました

[@margaritacarrillo3787]

I infinitely love Melissa's voice, it's so heartbreaking and authentic. She definitely has to be in the group. Savanna's radiant energy is spectacular and Camila is sweet, full of surprises.

[@TaylorS_kpop.]

⁠@miyuna123nooo where did she confirm it

[@mimilili6568]

@miyuna123really😢

[@iheworld134]

@miyuna123 is that true

[@fiora5643]

They are my favorites, then maybe Gina.

[@yasminebts7594]

Those three are my all time favorites

[@ReRe7777]

I like the friendships blooming within. Especially Kendall and Kaylee I hope they both debut. Plus Kendall is supportive too

[@sunnygirlll_2001]

I'm kinda sad that we didn't get to see Misha's full performance bc it was cut by the prod. She looks like a great contemporary dancer and I'm sure it might have deserved a top 5 rank but we'll never know :(

[@DAVIDSDASHCAM]

idk why they keep cutting her out

[@benndarayta9156]

@@DAVIDSDASHCAM maybe she didn't make it

[@DAVIDSDASHCAM]

@@benndarayta9156 i think so. kinda unfortunate though.

[@littlebitchnerdy]

Shes annyoying

[@hiralikesdrpepper]

@@littlebitchnerdyno she’s not

[@harmonylove334]

Melissa #1 for vocals. She can connect so deep emotionally 😢her experience flows through her and it puts her at a different level

[@ka-iz9nx]

JYP is certainly a great artist, a very strategic CEO and a philosopher. I love the quality of his comments.

[@elyapota]

He isn’t actually a CEO, he’s the owner and chairman. But yeah, he’s great at what he does.

[@Daniel44429]

but that still makes him ceo of his firm though@@elyapota

[@elyapota]

@@Daniel44429 In basic terms, If you're asking about who the final boss of the company is, that's of course JYP

[@thespankmyfrank]

​​@@Daniel44429 No, CEO is a specific role in a company which he doesn't have. It's not just a synonym for boss. The CEO of JYPE is called Jung Wook.

[@imthecoolest50]

@@Daniel44429 CEO isn’t a synonym for founder/owner. Sundar Pichai is Google’s CEO, and he is from India. He works for Google, he doesn’t own it. Google is an American company, not Indian.

[@areanaangel8964]

30:50 JYP complimenting M, giving her the light touch on her shoulder and saying "I'm so proud of you", knowing she didn't get that from her dad.😭 This moment was so heartwarming and I'm so glad that JYP is there for her. She deserves all the love and support in the world.♥

[@imthecoolest50]

I’m probably about to be flamed for saying this but her dad is fuelling the idea that black fathers aren’t there for their kids 😐 I’m already angry about my friend who has a Korean mom and a black father, and I can see how her mother have struggled this whole time all alone, knowing nothing about afro hair and how to take care of it. I get angrier when I see more fathers out here contributing to the statistics and reinforcing that stereotype. And then they complain about women not wanting to be with them.

[@gwen6937]

@@imthecoolest50 it's a sad fact though, you're not wrong at all!

[@BboyGetSome]

When she becomes successful he will come crawling back

[@annoyingtbh420]

@@imthecoolest50i agree, but her korean mother also needs to step up and learn how to do her hair aswell. you should not have black children if you do not know how to take care of black children

[@ISangaloUnofficialFR]

this is NOT how life, nor love work.... grow up and experience life before judging people. @@annoyingtbh420

[@509wildflower]

Melissa is insanely talented with her singing and song writing! Even if she doesn’t debut as a k-pop artist she can seriously make it in the US - a record label needs to sign her!!!

[@SiaHerr]

The A2k team really has talent in every way possible….flexibility,art,singing,dancing,sourness🤣,strongness,lyrics and even more.It’s exiting to see a soon to be K-pop group with a lot of races and cultures.And even tho A2k is still in the process of debuting I know A2k will be on of my favorite groups.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@joud3059]

Melissa inspired me with her song, i felt deep emotions as somesone who’s been in a toxic relationship with her father It’s not easy to stand there and sing perfectly about your child wound, she’s brave and truly an ARTIST i hope she debut She’s amazing and worth all the love in the world

[@xs3011]

I’m in love with Lexi and Yuna’s personality they seem SO sweet, totally rooting for them to debut! Plus I loved Melissa’s honesty and vulnerability, loved Kendall’s talent, Savanna’s gymnastic skills left me speechless, Camila being an all rounder… I overall loved this “star quality” round, and I think it made me love every member!

[@MakuDonarudo.]

유나는 확실히 애니에서 튀어 나온 귀여운 매력이 있어요, 미소가 매우 좋아요,

[@sanavclrblx]

I feel like kendall is jyps fav because i don’t understand how she always places 1-3rd even tho there are so much better ones than her ( don’t get me wrong i love kendall)

[@H4nnieLee]

yeaah! is trueee

[@AleSoosh]

True, she is good but i was always suprised by her rankings

[@yehoshouaisrisen8237]

CAMILA AND LEXI DEFINITELY GOTTA DEBUTE FOR REAL.

[@RIQS-f8u]

*Guys i swear every episode of A2K has an up and down feeling, one of which is about rankings, always make we start complaining again* 😔 why is camila not top 5, whyy

[@9ives65]

The only lacking of Lexi is her vocal😭😭😭

[@Anjan_-]

Camila has a yt channel she is solo artist rn

[@kamiliakaty9398]

But lexi have a terrible voice

[@RIQS-f8u]

@@Anjan_- drop the link/name please

[@bonjourmarlene]

Gina's talent was obviously languages, but besides that, being MC on a music show for example or starring in ads is super important to idols. She did such a good job and I was grinning the whole time!

[@Anastasiabruno]

I thought the same, I think that she would be GREAT for ads

[@yackiiee]

totally agree omg!!!

[@ellavu185]

she was so adorable ☺️ i had the widest smile on my face the entire time

[@ABPlays]

Gina... My bias through and through ❤

[@miriamtong]

I can actually see all of them debuting. I've never seen such a talented, hardworking, and interesting cast in a survival show before. A testament to the girls and also to JYPE and JYP for organizing a show that really destroys harmful "kpop survival show" conventions.

[@eratichumidity3843]

I agree with you

[@iantinhay8749]

​@@ameeraabokor4731gina and christina? For real?

[@sunnygirlll_2001]

​@@iantinhay8749what's Christina's tiktok???

[@escalerafelicity1018]

​@@iantinhay8749yep and mischa as well :((

[@iasom1e]

@@ameeraabokor4731 kg also has tiktok tho

[@jaeminssocks]

The bias for Kendall is so OBVIOUS! come on

[@annie1779]

It's honestly making me upset seeing how far people will go to defend and praise someone for being below average just because she's pretty. JYP is a creep and looks like he has a crush on her lol

[@dukkyfuzzfuzzydukk3594]

@@annie1779ur a creep

[@lina-wf9ue]

melissa’s performance actually had me tearing up

[@taylor3261]

right

[@fractionpassion]

Same

[@Jamie-mu7nz]

Same here

[@maiherojj]

JYP seems to be fathering these girls so kindly and positively.

[@Hajimefreedom]

JYP truly felt Melissa’s song, and he is close to tears. Being a girl dad himself, maybe some aspects of the song have deeply affected his soul 🖤🖤

[@Lily-Lilit]

Yes…. the words “without you” or “move on without you” can actually be hurtful to those dads who are actively caring for their kids and unfortunately, dads of that kind are rare….

[@chogisad3701]

Camila was ROBBED. She definitely should’ve placed Top 5. Kendall’s performance was FINE but Camila showed skill and finesse and a talent that would 100% strengthen this group.

[@fiora5643]

100% agree I would have swapped out Kendall who I still think is amazing in other ways for Camila. Her rapping in French was insane. Plus her Spanish.

[@Zoom03352]

its fine, they all got stones, also the criteria for the ranking was making the audience love them more, and kendall definitely accomplished that with showing her cute, expressive and unique personality

[@littlebitchnerdy]

Yes im totally 100% withu

[@littlebitchnerdy]

Also KG didn't deserved the stone.

[@natalka4015]

​@@littlebitchnerdywhy do you think that?

[@joseline3409]

I REALLY DON"T THINK YA'LL UNDERSTAND Melissa's performance was among the best i've seriously ever seen ( even among professionals). there are a lot of people who write songs but they don't really have the talent to deliver so much emotion to their audience Mellissa is a GEM she not only showed her talent in writing and let's remember this is a song she wrote at 13!!!! cause god knows some people write lyrics and are very technical about it but don't make sense. Melissa gave us a story that I know myself and others can relate to but she didn't just give the story she delivered the emotions SO WELL for a song she wrote at 13 it was so RAW and fresh. this is an emotion I'm still feeling even after her performance. I WAS AWSTRUCK BY HER. I SAW TALENT THAT YOU DON'T SEE EVEN IN ARTISTS NOW. yes, I had to CAPITALIZE THAT.

[@user-uk4ve8i]

i really love gina!! she is so cute and she is always smiling watching the members i wish she could debut

[@AliceKho]

Yes I agree she seems so sweet

[@fennec7212]

All the performances were amazing ! I am speechless. We can feel that the girls are improving so much. A2K has to be a 11 members group !

[@Scarride3005]

I think 2 groups might be a good idea too, some of the members are wayyy ahead of the others and could debut sooner, some members I think need maybe 2+ years of training.

[@ksnlovi5670]

how the fuck did kendall ranked 2? 💀 like bffr, jyp obviously has a favorite lol it should be camila 💀

[@frugelee]

ASISON

[@p.o.p242]

한국인이 본다면 kendall 은 가장 잘 어울리는 kpop 가수다. 한국인에게 묻는다면 kendall 뽑은것이다. 뿐만 아니라 실력차이 거의 없다 그렇기 때문에 jyp가 kendall 뽑는것 이해가 간다.

[@heyjaydreamerr]

I really love how CHARACTER is evaluated in all JYP groups/survival shows. Like you can be the most talented, but if you don't have a good character, you won't flourish well here. JYPE artists are known to be the nicest idols in the industry.

[@MakuDonarudo.]

일본에서도 일본 오디션을 통해서 떡을 좋아하는 고릴라 선생님으로 인기를 얻었어요, ^^

[@sophialikestocode]

gina needs more hype i feel like people ignore her just cuz she’s a jyp trainee & so good

[@_Soominnn]

GINA IS SO GOOD!

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Gina is an ACE

[@okoe1785]

the difference in treatment from fans between Kaylee and Gina even though they're the same age is crazy.. just because Kaylee looks younger than she is and Gina looks older than she is..

[@jENN_172]

@@okoe1785 Gina and kaylee are same age???? Kaylee is 12 and idk how old is Gina

[@okoe1785]

@@jENN_172 Kaylee said in one earlier episode that she was a month away from 13 and Gina during filming was 13 so yeah. Gina just looks mature already while Kaylee still has a babyface.

[@justcallmeasude6655]

My placement would be 1- Melissa 2- Lexus 3- Savannah 4- Gina 5- Kaylee / Camila

[@udance4ever]

they are all amazing & just feel Kendall ranked high because JYP saw her capacity to be w fans & media at a very deep & emotional level [off stage]. He said he would trust her in an interview I assume to speak on behalf of the team (so perhaps captain quality?) & the fact that she has the mindset of gifting & can craft something personal while talking says a lot about her character. The "judges" may well have accounted for the reactions they witnessed in several members saying "I want one!" - a measure that they are moved by her gestures/behaviors & who she's being 💘 this is all just my opinion & curious to hear why you dropped Kendall off yr list!

[@annamirosh2085]

​@@udance4ever They probably accidentally missed her lol

[@rukiakuckiki3980]

100% Agree

[@xKiNaDaNiElLex]

I feel like Melissa is legit born to be a singer. Her vocals are outstanding, like whether she will do well or not in Kpop or to have such a powerful voice to even become a huge celebrity singer she has a fantastic vocal range. Its crazy. I hope she gets noticed by a record label because she is amazing.

[@Toastedcoconutss]

She doesn't make it

[@EliseDelancy]

​@@Toastedcoconutssstop being so negative gosh, Why would y'all think that? Gosh be positive!

[@aodreofficial]

@@EliseDelancy they aren't being negative, she's active on tiktok. that's a sign she didn't make it

[@littlebitchnerdy]

She should do RnB not kpop

[@nkjmsk8814]

ヴォーカル審査から感じてるけどMelissaの歌声は聴けば聴くほど初期のAlicia Keysが蘇ってくるし、 ネガティヴな境遇の自己を歌うという難しい表現で一層抜群のポテンシャルを発揮した今回を見てると、JYP氏が言うようにこのフィーリングをkpopシーンで表現できる人はなかなかいなさそう。 推しが見つかった🕴

[@nanal.186]

They are ALL AMAZING!! Kaylee is the cutest, 🤗 don't y'all agree? I can for sure see her as a future "Golden Maknae" JYP has got another gold mine and treasure trove in these young girls. Yes, I'm crying, BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL 👏🏼👏🏼 FANTASTIC MELISSA

[@arianagrandeeeee]

kaylee reminds me of wonyoung and jennie❤️ so cute lol

[@angsilaw]

I hope Kaylee debuts later, like staying under JYP for a few more years. I hate seeing such young people debuting. The debut age should be 16 at a minimum.

[@veronicasanchez8476]

​@@angsilawI have the same opinion! She is too small to withstand the hate (something that cannot be avoided) and the social pressure she will receive: c

[@icongrls]

@@angsilawthis was filmed a while back, she’s now 14 and supposedly debuting at 15.

[@rosechoi7415]

aww she is so cute baby 12:03

[@CakeInMyPockets]

It's honestly so funny to me how Lexus did EXACTLY what Mina did in Sixteen 😭❤

[@flxxwersxbesties]

What she did?

[@CakeInMyPockets]

@@flxxwersxbesties Mina also performed the Giselle during one of the evaluations in the survival show :)

[@gigogigoaelo3098]

Kaylee is really a baby. She bought sour candy to eat without making faces. This is too cute for me.

[@blqkxx]

MELISSA'S PERFORMANCE WAS SO EMOTIONAL, I LOVED IT

[@샤이-k1s]

*Melissa experienced the pain of a toxic relationship with a family member as a child and created a song out of it when she's just 13 yrs old. An artist indeed.*

[@nataliefallon826]

Yes

[@ggluvsjoy444]

it made me cry 😭😭😭

[@danifresa]

Melissa gave me so many chills 😭 She’s so talented, i can’t imagine JYP wouldn’t want her in the group

[@Dalin107]

Definitely Kaylee is born to be a K pop , she just have that the more you get to know her, the more you love her. She has this authentic vibe, like she’s not copying anyone to fit in. 💗

[@muzikizfun]

When she gets older she will be a real beauty. There were moments when she opened her eyes fully and they are huge! She is pretty right now but she'll be a stunner when she turns 17.

[@MakuDonarudo.]

케이팝의 매력이 있다. 귀여움과 저돌적인 용기를 가지고 있다

[@ladieslovecj]

@muzikizfun woah now i feel like its very strange to be fantasising about the potential beauty of a twelve year old? talk about her talent or personality please not her looks

[@muzikizfun]

@ladieslovecj It isn't being obsessed. It is an observation. She looks like the photos of a young Suzy Bae at that age.

[@ladieslovecj]

@muzikizfun i didnt say it was "being obsessed", i said it was CREEPY. seek help, talking about how "she'll be a stunner when she's 17" do you hear how you sound? SHE'S TWELVE

[@xingxing0428]

It takes a lot of courage takes to sing about something as personal as your strained relationship with your father to everyone .JYP said it best "standing here stout and tall singing about your pain" is just amazing, a powerful performance. She definitely deserves that first place.

[@Ek-xp3hr]

How does Kendall doing a dog necklace outdoes Camillas rap in 3 languages 😭 even KG could’ve gotten her place

[@ntsaiabv_]

lmao that’s what i’m saying! what she did was pretty cool but i don’t think it was something that would be top 5. jyp is definitely being biased seeing that this isn’t the first time she got 2nd.

[@jaycensangel.304]

The ranking was 100% unfair. I thought kendall's performance was cute but it did not deserve 2nd place. I thought Camila or Melissa would be second maybe even savanna (depending on whoever got first). He is definitely showing favoritism cause....what.

[@ReRe7777]

The hug between Kendall and Melissa at the end is so sweet

[@taeiic7703]

ok but camila deserved a ranking, she was truly so great! it was an original rap :o the charisma, the linguistic skills - it was all so immaculate! definitely one of the most memorable performances out of them

[@Ruby.31210]

I AGREE!!!

[@Wonnism]

Yeee but at the same time I am really happy with the people that got ranked but k really do think she deserved at less top 3

[@yetortega1092]

I just Love this show.. No toxicity.. no Evil Edits.. Just pure talent and positivity. ❤ beautiful souls that needs to be protected. I love JYP for believing that Character and attitude makes a star..

[@Jessi_EG]

Yeah me too

[@lancelacour6717]

Lexus, you slayed. Hwaiting!!!!

[@vtxtbyurstruly]

True. Because this made not for korean channel

[@BubsDoesntEatOlives42]

i love gina’s expressions she’s always like 👁️👄👁️

[@roses_are_rosiee951]

Fr

[@joecamel3891]

Can all of them debut already, please? Dont wanna lose anyone of them. Please take all of them to SoKo and debut 🙏

[@hellohi1722]

Cristina saying “that’s our baby” abt Kaylee was so cuteeeee ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

[@estebangomez9604]

La presentación de Melissa fue de otro nivel, mostrar su parte vulnerable y cantar así de bien ufff ame, otra cosa es que no se porque Camila no quedó en el top5 si fue buenísimo, pero bueno ni modo, todas fueron muy buenas en lo que presentaron

[@Lilac-v9o]

How did Kendall get 2nd??? She wasn’t that good😭

[@Skzlover_32518]

When Cristina said "That’s our baby" about Kaylee I was about to cry myself 😭😭😭💗

[@matiasdelarosa7338]

Es increible como en el pasar de los episodios te hagan encariñarte tanto con ellas y ahora deseo verlas seguir mejorando hasta que puedan cumplir sus sueños de debutar como Idols. Estas jovenes son increibles y tienen a JYP con ellas, que de seguro las convertira en estrellas. Que ganas de ver el siguiente episodio.

[@binn80808]

Melissa blew me away with her vocals in this episode and the lyrics were so well written too 😢

[@haikalthevictory]

Sadly she didn’t make it to korea

[@teccavert]

@@haikalthevictoryu don’t know thay

[@foreveryoung1215]

@@haikalthevictoryhold the phone girl

[@caerwyn009]

says who???@@haikalthevictory

[@unfortunatebee3312]

@@caerwyn009 There are leaks saying melissa and euh misha i think didint make it to the final line up....

[@marinadiamondz]

ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT KENDALL IS BETTER THAN KG, CAMILA OR KAYLEE?? WTF??

[@poseidonvenushathor2]

Kaylee's performance was so well put together and really allowed her to show her strengths, plus the end was funny as hell

[@クイズラリー作成]

もう全員をデビューさせるしかない。全員ともtalent,feel,expressionが豊かで、既にお互いを認めていて良いチームになりそう。

[@dianalanda22]

Melissa’s song was really something. It was so beautiful and the way she delivered it was amazing. So cool of her to show her vulnerable side.

[@ROBIN-CWANNN]

Melissa’s performance made me cry because it hit me really hard

[@Lycaonightley]

I like the way they keep trying to make this series positive and cooperative unlike other competitions

[@thatmfstarkid9111]

It’s such a special experience to follow a group pre debut!! I’ll always be rooting for the members

[@김브잉]

Dear Melissa, only few Korean K-Pop singers can touch the hearts of the audience and make them cry with their songs. Your voice moves listeners and brings tears to their eyes. It's appealing and so beautiful sound. You have a very bright smile. I think your smile has become a mature and beautiful smile as you have gone through and overcame the ordeal. Melissa, your star quality truly transcends K-pop, and I think your potential to become a worldwide diva is very high.

[@xhibitionism]

Agreed.❤

[@MrKim-]

Not kendall in second with that boring dog thing, the group is for America, if jyp is obsessed with Kendall debuted her in kpop group she matchs more, but her vibe is not what Americans like

[@maryleah1715]

I agree. Americans will see right through her inability to sing or dance well. The shy and “charming” personality act she has going on may work for Korea, but she needs to be a powerhouse to really shine.

[@simplyarznarxzes5090]

Can't wait to see their performances I'm sure they will all do well 🤍

[@grisha2568]

Por qué Camila no está dentro del Top 5? Su fluides y presentacion escénica fue fantástica!

[@winter8256]

@@31223_ yeeeeeeeah

[@sarapantojaarista]

@@31223_ What is wrong with you?

[@gennis5530]

@@sarapantojaaristawhats wrong with u?

[@belena3105]

​@@31223_bro what is wrong with you if you don't like it then leave it

[@skye3216]

ZZZ@@31223_

[@neeheema]

The way Melissa smiled after her performance like it was another happy song. We know how strong she is