KPOP RANKINGS & OPINIONS ~~

Project 7 - Ep. 3 (Rap Performances)

This episode was very insightful. A talented vocal or dance onstage is given, but how a trainee acts behind the scenes in rehearsals is also very important when considering who I'd want to debut in a group.

Out of the three performances, I think the strongest team was the "Work" team!!

WORK - by ATEEZ

Yechan completely devoured the stage with his energy, dance, and rap flow! I also like his two twist hair style he has lol on the front bang area. That's just a random unique thing that made him stand out to me since the audition episode.

Taesung was a decent rapper too. And I respect his acrobatic moves at the end!

The last strongest performer was Jeongmin, who I gained more respect for seeing his attitude during rehearsals. It's obvious he's serious about Project 7, and I love that he wasn't afraid to speak up about his other member slacking and joking around. That's the type of teammate you want to bring everyone together and focus them.

MOMMAE - by Jay Park

This group was really strong! Their energy (minus one certain member) was really great together. Their outfits, their confidence, it was great to see.

Kim Hyunjae is one of the rappers on my list to keep an eye on ever since his audition. I think he's a strong rapper among a few others on the show. 

Yichen... omg... the charisma and the confidence. He was a strong contender at the auditions but here, he was a firecracker!! He definitely has what it takes with his vocal/dance abilities to win over some hearts. I think his behind-the-scenes takes were interesting... I was surprised how harshly his language was as he taught the younger ones, but I like how they took him aside and let him know, hey, you gotta chill. I hope he remembers to speak nicer going forward.

CRAYON - by G-Dragon

I think Yusei was the best in this performance! His energy really stood out along with his facial expressions. I love that he's Japanese but easily killed the Korean rap. His dancing and everything was on point! Definitely one of my faves to look out for.

Taeyu is another one of my fave rappers that I've been voting for. I really hope the final debut line-up will include a strong rapper - but I feel like sometimes they get overshadowed by "visual members" in Korea. In my experience watching idol shows, rappers can be last picks... but regardless, he has potential.

The last strongest performer was Heedo, who has great stage presence and rap ability. He's not my favorite, but I'm curious to see what else he can offer. A lot of this episode showed his struggles being a leader. No one's perfect. He's trying and he has good intentions; personally, he may need to reconsider what a leader does. Yes, they push from the back and they put their foot down when needed, but they don't shut out other opinions. I hope he becomes more willing to take feedback from other trainees because... he's kinda not in this alone... there's a team for a reason.

SHALALA - by Taeyong

This group was probably the worst vocally. It didn't sound like their tones blended well together - which isn't their fault, it just means maybe they shouldn't debut together. Shin Jaewon is one of the strongest singers on the show, but in this performance, he obviously wasn't able to show it. The energy all around with this group just felt flat.

Overall, the Y's have it... YECHAN, YICHEN, AND YUSEI DESTROYED THIS CHALLENGE. They did not come to play!! They're definitely ranked high on my list!! :D