With 20 of the 30 trainees revealed, NAVER-X has been informed that the teaser for the show might be dropped tonight. Fans who caught wind of that are shocked since filming had only just started so we're all left wondering...

WHAT IS ON THAT TEASER?!

The only way to know the answer is...

to talk to some of the people
in question themselves.

With the permission of CEOs Ravi and Moonbyul, 5 trainees have been allowed out of their homes away from home to react to the teaser and give us some little hints at what is to be expected.

This truly is a NAVER-X exclusive... video-style!

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STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
Welcome! We're so excited to be meeting you guys. I know the fans already know you guys thanks to the intro-views that the CEOs decided on but, heck, let's start with introductions?

??? [ ??? Trainee ] :
How about we go by age? Hyung? Noona?

??? [ ??? Trainee ] :
Wow... you really gotta drive that age knife in huh?

??? [ ??? Trainee ] :
Oppa, we're all waiting for you.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
Asher in the house! Hello, this is Asher, the one and only.

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
Annyeonghaseyo! Luna the moon is here to make you proud with her skills!

Yoo Jaeyun [ Pnation Trainee ] :
Move! It's our happy pill! Jae!

Choi Yeji [ SM Trainee ] :
I see that I am Icy - Icy is here to steal the spotlight!

Choi Jihwan [ Independent Trainee ] :
Annyeonghaseyo, it's your bubble baby jihwan!

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
Man, I never get tired of hearing trainee self intros.

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
So... cringy with a side of questionable self-respect.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
「 laughs and winks 」Maybe a smidge.

Choi Jihwan [ Independent Trainee ] :
Well I, for one, think it's a cool way of introducing ourselves.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
Yeah, because every Tom, Dan and Harry should have a catchphrase to be remembered by.

Choi Jihwan [ Independent Trainee ] :
Okay, (A) - I don't appreciate that sarcasm, Sunghoon-oppa.

Choi Yeji [ SM Trainee ] :
And (B)- I don't think that's the right phrase.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
As a college student, I can say with full confidence to say that... I know that, children. For the sake of the airing though, I just thought I'd swap that double entendre out.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
You guys seem friendly. I'm guessing filming is going well.

Yoo Jaeyun [ Pnation Trainee ] :
Yeah! It's so much fun! All us trainees are getting along well and the cast, they're so amazing and supportive- you know, when they're not telling us off for messing around at least. 「 scratches back of head 」

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
How much telling off can happen, you guys just started!

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
Oh no- no! Don't you start getting any wrong ideas-

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
-Of course not! We're not a certain M-branded snake or a 911 line namesake.

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
「 laughs 」The casts are really sweet and pay more attention than any of us expected.

Choi Jihwan [ Independent Trainee ] :
Yeah, it's crazy! I love hanging out with the leaders. When we're not filming, it's so chill. I hope they show all the-

Choi Yeji [ SM Trainee ] :
「 covers Choi Jihwan's mouth 」And that's where I gotta stop her. Don't wanna spoil any fun.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
Icy-ah, relax. We're only a couple episodes in. There's not much to spoil.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
Talking about episodes, I'm assuming the few episodes you guys have recorded is what we'll be sneak peeking on the teaser drop tonight.

Yoo Jaeyun [ Pnation Trainee ] :
Oh yeah! Jin-hyung did mention the teaser drop! He already saw it and said it's pretty great. It kills me that we have to wait until later to see it - so unfair.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
What if you don't have to wait...?

Yoo Jaeyun [ Pnation Trainee ] :
What are you talking about, hyung?

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
Well, what if I said you guys can watch and react to the teaser right now? Sound good?

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
The rest of us were planning to watch it together the moment it drops... 「 looks at the others before smiling 」But an early view sounds like something we can definitely make the others jealous with.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
「 places a laptop in front of the trainees 」Whenever you're ready guys... Enjoy!

{ the camera focuses on the five earphone wearing trainees who stare at a screen as baek sunghoon presses the play button.

they smile and laugh and the staff seems about as amused at their reactions than the actual video playing. finally, they remove their earphones and smile at the staff }

Choi Jihwan [ Independent Trainee ] :
Jin-oppa definitely undersold how cool the graphics were! I wonder who they got to act out the talking other parts.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
I have a feeling the voice is very familiar. It was definitely our beloved CEO Mo- OW!

Han Dal-Woo [ Hybe Labels Trainee ] :
「 hits Baek Sunghoon on the arm 」I don't think you're supposed to say that. That's kinda spoiler ya know.

Baek Sunghoon [ Wolsong Pro. Trainee ] :
They don't know what is said- no harm done. 「 nervous laugh 」

Choi Yeji [ SM Trainee ] :
They definitely got me intrigued and I'm the one on the show.

STAFF [ #NAVER-X ] :
Well, we truly hope that the fans love it just as much as you five seem to. Unfortunately, that's all the time we have for now. We at NAVER-X hope to meet you guys soon and we wish you the very best in progressing on the show.

ECLP1SE TRAINEES :
Kamsahamnida! Annyeong!

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After the interview with Trainees:
ー Baek Sunghoon @ Asher (age 23 - wolsong)
ー Han Dal-Woo @ Luna (age 22 - hybe)
ー Yoo Jaeyun @ Jae (age 21 - pnation)
ー Choi Yeji @ Icy (age 19 - sm)
ー Choi Jihwan @ Jihwan (age 19 - independent)

we are all extremely excited to not only view the teaser but to hear what all the fans think too.

We have no doubt that everyone will be intrigued, excited and curious about the stories behind this show and we will all be working hard to bring you not only quality entertainment but as close to the truth of the trainees' journey as possible.

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[ aki's note ]

okie! so the profiles have been taking a while but I will be dropping the teaser later tonight or tomorrow, we'll see. hopefully, you guys enjoy the little tidbits of the trainees like the profiles and the naver-x updates such as this one. we'll get started soon and the mission will drop soon too, so be ready y'all!