ALL NOVEL Chapter 86
Chapter 86. MIRO MAZE (4)
The first episode of Miro Maze, which had achieved surprising popularity in every scene, accelerated its pace quickly after the main MC, Seo Taeil, appeared.
Finally, the show had entered the full-fledged idol survival phase.
“Those who aim to touch the sun, soar high!”
The introduction of the debut members, which numbered seven, and the basic rules of Miro Maze were presented.
Although it might have seemed somewhat tedious compared to earlier scenes, viewers did not tune out.
[The production team was clever]
Since it’s a survival show by their own company, there was no need to edit the trainees unfavorably. Instead, they showcased the trainees’ characters extensively in the first half.
By capturing interest with the entertaining content of escaping the maze and allowing the viewers to get to know the trainees’ personalities and characters, they created immediate immersion as soon as the survival segment started.
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– “Yeah, I thought the sameㅋㅋㅋ The production team is smart.”
– “Whoa, agreed. My mom usually doesn’t care about the current trainees, but she remembered all 17 of them after watching with meㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.”
[This is just my guess, but (subject: Miro Maze)]
Since the performance video was released first, the first mission song was already spoiled.
I think the extensive maze escape footage is also because of thisㅇㅇ.
Usually, in idol survival shows, the standard is to focus on the stage and the final product, but since the first mission was already revealed, it seems they went with a strategy to increase the trainees’ recognition…
However, giving up on the stage in an idol survival show must have been a difficult choice, but looking at the current popularity, Miro and the production team made a good decision.
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– “You’re right, but I’m a bit disappointed. It’s a survival show, but it feels like there’s too little focus on the stage.”
– “But then, are they not showing the stage today? Isn’t it almost over?”
└ “They’ll probably show the team formations and practice briefly before it ends.”
– “Huh, then I’ll have to watch from episode 2. I wanted to see the stage preparation.”
Despite the experimental format, which drew mixed reactions, it was generally well-received.
Even if they only created enough curiosity for the next episode, they had already recouped their efforts.
However, Miro Maze did not stop there.
– “Hey, episode 1 is 150 minutes longㄷㄷ I just checked the schedule.”
Originally, it was a 90-minute slot, but they extended it by a whopping hour!
This was a condition Ji Suho had previously set with PD Kwon Myungeun.
– “Increase the airtime and show all the trainees evenly and attractively.”
PD Kwon also thought it was a shame to cut the good footage.
She successfully negotiated with the broadcasting station to secure a 150-minute slot and boldly extended the existing 10-minute opening to 40 minutes.
And PD Kwon did not deny that this benefited Kang Hajin slightly.
As the opening sequence extended, all of Hajin’s catchpoints, which would have been cut due to time constraints, were included.
However, there were no controversies about fairness or accusations of favoritism.
Since the airtime itself increased, other trainees’ scenes were also included evenly.
– “Not a single scene should be boring.”
Following her philosophy, PD Kwon packed everything into the first episode.
Competition, friendship, growth, trials, conflicts…
If there was any hint of drama, she captured it all and broadcasted it.
And of course, the result was successful.
강대장 @strongjin
(B team practice led by Kang Hajin video cut)
“Our Hajin is all about the angles.”
It means he’s crazy about angles and lines.
“B team dance leader’s form is insane.”
But now, in the dance center…
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[The relationship between Yuppang and No.1 is fascinating]
“The top dancer who stumbled during the monthly evaluation, and No.1 who was always unnoticed but shone during the evaluation.”
“This stock will rise.”
“Yuppang quickly learned the choreography and taught No.1, and No.1’s dance break idea was adopted.”
“This is the genius enjoying and the ordinary person working hard cliché.”
* * *
– “Oh, my point exactly. They were supposed to battle but now they’re shooting a youth growth drama.”
– “I understand No.1, but why is Yuppang called Bread?”
└ “Gun=GUN=총=Bread!”
└ “The world of survival shows is truly wondrous.”
[Seo Taehyun of Boy’s World, remarkable growth after 3 years… ‘Miro Maze’ first broadcast]
[Ha Young-seo’s Media View] “A survival show without unfavorable edits? Miro presents a new paradigm.”
[Performance video of Tumi surpasses 1 million views]
[Who’s caught your eye in Tumi?]
“For me, it’s Seo Taehyunㅇㅇ. His detailed work during One Day was remarkable.”
* * *
– “Jung Siwoo’s face and main vocal talent are unexpected. He seems like a strategist character.”
└ “22 After watching, I realized my baby is a tactician.”
– “For me, it’s Jaeyoungㅠㅠ When he couldn’t memorize the choreography and cried while learning from Hajin, it was heartbreaking.”
– “Honestly, the highlight of the first episode was Strong Jin. His gif accounts hit 10,000 followers.”
└ “Yesterday was definitely Strong Jin’s dayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.”
└ “A typical charming leader, a hexagon memberㅇㅇ.”
└ “Strong Jin is…?”
└ “Strong + Jin.”
└ “Ah, it’s tough to follow this fandom.”
[Tumi’s second episode, no one picks?]
“I finally found a good rapper, but surprisingly, there’s little mention.”
* * *
– “Dance…”
└ “Dance…222 but I admit the rap is good.”
The first episode concluded successfully.
It was packed with the practice process of both A team and B team, and the thrilling preview for the next week was a bonus.
The preview ended with a slow-motion of Hajin bowing his head as if crying and Siwoo touching his forehead while confronting someone.
Now, Desties (the name of the Miro Maze fandom and voters, short for Destination) started to speculate about the mission’s contents from the preview.
They created gifs from various scenes of the first episode, added funny captions, and promoted the trainees they supported.
But the teasers didn’t end there.
The individual appeal videos, which were the benefits of escaping the maze, were released!
– “OMG OMG the new wave live performance of Wolpyungz!!!!!!!!!!!!”
– “Admin, your excitement in the title is noticeable.”
– “Do you remember Siwoo senior? During our school trip to LuXr Museum, I thought he was a statue and touched him, and he reported me. I’m still in the prison of Jeong Siwoo….”
└ “Wow, jokes are getting stranger.”
@tae_day
#MiroMaze #Toomee #SeoJooDan
#SeoTaeHyun #JooEunChaan #DanHaRoo
“Who put bunny hats on SeoJuDan’s heads? I wish you health and wealth in life…”
(SeoJuDan benefit video gif)
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MIRO MAZE Official @MM_Official
“The bunny hat and animal pajamas outfit were the genius idea of Seo Taehyun♡”
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태리데이 @tae_day
“Why doesn’t Seo Taehyun have his own country yet?”
Rossy Day @rossy_1017
2X0504 Miro Maze Benefit Special
Wolpyungz / KangIKimz – New Wave
(LIVE ver.) mp3 extraction
(Cover O / Lyrics O)
Download link at the bottom
https://url.kr/lp1tyd
#Lee Doha #Kang Hajin #Kim Wonho
#미로메이즈 #MIROMAZE
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박장미 ???? @roxeeey
“Doha, you’re the future of K-pop. How is this an amateur’s self-composed song???? Those who criticized Doha for dancing, go watch Doha and Hajin’s dance break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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박장미 ???? @roxeeey
“Kim Wonho’s solo was insane, wasn’t it? Lee Doha’s rap diction + dance break was insane, wasn’t it?? Kang Hajin’s dance break + adlib in the third verse was crazy????????????????”
As the 3-minute, 2-minute, and 1-minute appeal videos were uploaded, Desties went wild. Whoever planned it, they hit the nail on the head, providing content that precisely targeted each fan’s desires.
Of course, the production team, who created a unique survival show, didn’t leave the fans of trainees who didn’t make it to the top ranks disappointed.
Even though it was only 30 seconds each, they also released charm appeal content for the remaining trainees!
To differentiate from the top ranks, they combined them into a single video, but there were no complaints.
The video wasn’t rushed relay-style, and the quality of the content was as high as that of the top trainees, indicating the production team’s care.
Of course, there were slight differences in quality among the trainees, but this was understandable, stemming from the unavoidable differences in the trainees’ abilities rather than any fault of the production team.
[What’s Miro trying to do?
]
“How am I supposed to live when they’re doing this in an 8-episode survival show?”
With only one episode aired, I’m already heartbroken at the thought of sending 10 out of these 17 precious ones home.
[Is this what survival show fandom is supposed to feel like?]
I’ve watched many survival shows in the idol industry.
Weren’t survival shows supposed to be nerve-wracking, making you anxious every day, worrying about your favorite’s unfavorable edits and screen time, praying with a bowl of water?
Is it okay to feel this peaceful now?
[Thoughts of a Tumi sneak peek fan]
Advantages:
No unfavorable edits (insane screen time)
All 17 are cute
Seo Taeil is handsome
Cumulative score system means no mid-term eliminations
Disadvantages:
I’ve already grown attached after just one episode
Every minute is enjoyable and happy, but
In two months, 10 out of these 17 will have to go home, and this extreme sadness is killing me
It’s like watching a happy past flashback before a drama’s sad ending…
People used to spicy survival shows for years were confused.
A healing survival show? Could those two words coexist?
But it was a new flavor, so people started to try it, and before they knew it, they were hooked.
Ntv didn’t miss this unusual sign.
Even though the headlines seemed obviously calculated, fans welcomed it with open arms.
Having watched the substantial 150-minute first episode, they expected that even with more airtime, the editing wouldn’t be lengthy and dull, but rather would show more of the trainees’ diverse sides.
‘Ha.’
And now.
In a gym slightly outside the metropolitan area.
Here, where additional filming to show those ‘various sides’ was in full swing.
‘Now, Chosen Regressor. Return.’
[System Alert: Beep―! Detecting an irreverent remark from the Fixed Regressor!]
[System Alert: A penalty is applied to the Fixed Regressor. (Reason: Contempt)]
[Penalty: Fixed Regressor’s physical ability reduced by 10% (duration: 10 minutes)]
‘Good. At least you’re having fun.’
Kang Hajin, feeling a strange sensation of his energy draining from his body as soon as the penalty was applied. Age 20, Regressor.
“Kang hyung, do you play foot volleyball with your feet? Ah, foot volleyball is played with feet.”
“…….”
Currently longing to regress for some reason…!