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| The Mnet"Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE" production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th, MC Taemin and the cast pose. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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Seven boy groups gathered to determine the K-pop ace.
Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' (hereinafter 'Road to Kingdom 2') held a production presentation at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul, on the 19th and shared stories about the program. The production presentation was attended by program members The New Six, The Crew One, Eightton, Oneus, Unite, CRAVITY, and Tempest, including CP Choi Hyo-jin, PD Jo Woo-ri, and Taemin, who directed the program.
'Rotalking2' is a survival program that re-examines boy groups with skills and potential as part of the K-pop boy group Rising Project. Following Season 1, which aired in 2020, it made a comeback after about four years of refurbishment.
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| MC Taemin poses at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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SHINee Taemin, who is considered a role model for numerous boy group members, will serve as the MC of 'Rotalking2' to help juniors. As the first solo MC since his debut, expectations are high for Taemin's hosting skills. Taemin is filming "I'm going to debut as an MC" because he's worried about who I'm going to be. I made a lot of mistakes whenever I was the MC"I'm trying my best as much as I can," he said, expressing his feelings as an MC.
You must learn a lot while being an MC. The teams and production staff are working so hard. I'm getting a lot of inspiration from the good competition. He also asked me to watch it a lot and support it. Regarding SHINee members' reactions, "They're probably worried because it's an important MC role."My role is important, of course, but I'm also working hard because it's a program that those who appeared on it have to do better than me."
Regarding the purpose of 'Rotalking2', "When I first came up with an offer, it was such a good idea. I wanted to do it, but I was also burdened by whether I could host it well. But as an idol senior, I wanted to help and give you some advice. I think it's a program that can tell you a lot of good things." Then "Looking at my friends reminded me of myself who used to be active and who I am now. It was also a good study and experience for me. I wondered what it would have been like to be on this show with our members," he said with a smile.
As for the MC challenge "I wanted to try the solo MC as well. I think I saw myself hosting better than I thought, it's the moment I found a new me. "If you have to give me a score, the first episode is about 10 points out of 100, and the next episode is about 30 points. I think you can see me getting better and better. If I make a mistake during the recording, the juniors will say 'It's okay, it's okay'. I felt weird. I'll do my best until I get a perfect score," he self-praised.
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| The Mnet"Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE" production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th, MC Taemin and the cast pose. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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This season's subtitle is 'ACE OF ACE', which adds a new rule to present not only team performance but also the stage of each team's ace players, providing even more upgraded attractions. It is to take off as a next-generation boy group by revealing the skills, talents, and characters of each member that has not been shown in group activities.
As CP Choi Hyo-jin newly planned "'Rotalking2', there were various planning directions. I've been working on a hip-hop program for a long time, and I've studied a lot and thought about it because it's been a long time since I've been doing a K-pop program, so I've learned that there are a lot of people who debut in a year, and there are people who are fighting their own battles in the K-pop scene."
At the same time, season 1 was produced as a prequel for 'Kingdom' and 'Lotto King' produced an outstanding team like THE BOYZ. In addition, many artists were able to imprint their image globally, but unlike the previous season, it became an independent program, so I thought it would be a program that introduced many artists in the popular music scene, unlike the existing concept. "If it's a program that wants to showcase many artists, it's better to rebrand it."
This season, seven teams, including The New Six, The Crew One, Eightton, Oneus, Unite, CRAVITY, and Tempest, will compete with each other for life and death. On this day, each team revealed the reason for appearing on the program and made a determination to participate.
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| The members of The New6 pose at the Mnet"Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE" production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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As The New Six has changed its team name from TNX to The New Six, it is determined to publicize its team name. "I wanted to imprint the name THE NU'EST SIX on the program."The New Six seems to be here thanks to the fans. I will try to be a proud member of NU'EST 6 to fans. And since it was formed through a survival program, I will show you the right performance," he said, emphasizing that he was a survivor.
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| The crew members pose at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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ATBO and JustB formed a project group called The Crew One to create new synergy. For The Crew One, 'Rotalking2' is eye-catching in that it is the starting point for full-scale project team activities. The Crew One is honored to present its first performance in 『Ro-to-King 2" upon its debut. I'm working hard on every performance. Please pay a lot of attention to the performances that A.C.E members will show and the charms they will show on stage," he said.
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| The members of 8ton pose at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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Armed with an all-rounder artist, rookie Aitton said, "There are also eight members, and we are an all-around beauty group." All members are showing outstanding charm regardless of their field. As we are the youngest, we will do our best to show you. I'm the youngest, but I'm not the youngest, but I'll show you something cool."
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| The members of ONEUS pose at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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ONEUS, who will play in this season after last season, said "Many people are worried and supportive." I think we'll have a good start thanks to that"I had a thirst for the stage during my activities, and I think it's a good opportunity to prove my skills. I prepared hard and am having fun filming with other people. I hope you can see our passion" he said.
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| Unite members pose at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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Yunite, who digests a wide spectrum from hip-hop genres to conceptual performances, said "I felt like I had hit my limit while filming so far. I'm also discovering the members that I haven't seen before"I'll go for the full color with "'Rotalking2" It's also fun when we talk, but I hope you enjoy the reality show as well as the stage," he said, signaling entertainment fun as well as the stage.
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| The Mnet"Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE" production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th, and the Tempest members pose. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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The global sensation 'Refreshing Visual'Tempest described "I'm really happy to be on the program" and "It's a place where we can show off our charm and skills to all seven teams, including our Tempest." Then "I worked hard to prepare and clenched my teeth. I'll show you a passionate tempest with venom. We would like to announce our possibilities."
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| CRAVITY members pose at the Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' production presentation held at the Eliena Hotel on the 19th. Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.19/ |
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CRAVITY, a self-proclaimed performance powerhouse that combines charm and skills, said "We're going to show our original charms through this program" and "I think we've been given the opportunity to be recognized for our performance. I'll take this opportunity to get recognized for my performance"I was determined. In particular, given that they are the favorites chosen by other teams "Thank you so much for choosing me as the favorite." I will do my best to become a team that meets expectations."
Finally, PD Jo Woo-ri got close to the seven teams during the program. In the meantime, he is discovering the charm of the seven teams. He also said, "I'm grateful to Taemin, who tried to be an MC for the first time, but is playing an excellent pivotal role.'
Mnet 'Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE' will premiere at 9:30 p.m. on the 19th.
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