Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 52.1: Surprise (4)

While PD Jung Soo-ryeong was deep in thought about the other scripts written by Kang Rojun- no, by writer Kang Chul-soo, the key staff of 'Rental Lover' were focusing on Episode 7 of 'Produce That 100!'.

The first scene started with Lee Han-na, who wrapped up the last episode, Episode 6.

At the sudden announcement that the first evaluation for Team 1 of 'Produce' would be conducted without any warning, the screen alternated between the stunned expressions of the Team 1 members gathered on stage.

The final shot was Kang Rojun’s calm face.

More than 300,000 people had joined the real-time open chat, which was already overflowing with intense messages.

-Why are their expressions like thatㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ O_O exactly this expressionㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If they suddenly told me there’d be a pop quiz, I’d be annoyed too ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ but why is No. 1 so calm???

-No. 1's beauty is still....extraordinary today....

-But honestly, don’t you kinda wanna see No. 1 lose his composure just once? hahaha

Regardless, the angle changed from the two professional dancers on stage back to Lee Han-na.

-["You will each, one by one, perform the ‘Produce’ dance right now with those two dancers."]

Soon followed were interview shots of several Team 1 participants.

"My mind went completely blank, like, ‘This suddenly??’"

"Honestly, I wanted to run away, but seeing the other participants' faces looking just like mine, I held on."

Then No. 1, Rojun, appeared last.

"It was just, okay. I was a bit surprised."

Next, Lee Han-na on screen explained about the first evaluation, and Team 1 quickly moved to the waiting room.

For a moment, conversations and scenes of participants gathered in the waiting room were shown.

-["No. 1-nim, did you practice a lot? You seem really relaxed."]

-["I don't know."]

-["Sorry?"]

The camera angle changed back to the stage. Two dancers waiting on stage, Lee Han-na seated for evaluation, and a participant stepped up. His photo appeared on the screen. No. 94, with a slightly pointed chin.

The performance began immediately.

-♬♪

As the theme song 'Produce' played, the two dancers performed intense movements. But No. 94 kept making mistakes.

-Ugh... even I feel embarrassed just watching this....

-Isn’t it normal to make mistakes?? They’re amateurs, not pros ㅋㅋㅋ how many days did they even practice

-But yeah, No. 94 is kinda bad though

A shot of Lee Han-na letting out a small sigh.

At the same time, a pre-recorded interview of her played.

-["How could I put these kids on stage?- I felt completely lost, like maybe they’d all be dropped from the performance."]

But it wasn’t just No. 94 who faltered, most of Team 1 was falling apart. Viewers got even more excited watching Team 1 crumble to a pitiful extent. Regardless, the screen showed Lee Han-na assigning grades to Team 1.

Then came No. 15, with yellow hair, stepping on stage.

He was the first to complete the dance up to the end of the first verse, and Lee Han-na also looked fairly satisfied.

-This one’s not bad

-No. 15’s always been decent, just lacked presence

-Feels like he’s lacking flair, right?? Maybe that’s why he dyed his hair yellow???

And before anyone noticed.

-["Here is our final contestant!"]

A black-haired contestant walked to the stage slowly and confidently.

It was No. 1.

-Pass just from the entrance alone

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ crazy ㅋㅋㅋㅋ No. 1’s aura is on another level ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-This time he’s quiet, no villain antics?

-You never know ㅋㅋㅋ who knows what crazy thing No. 1 will do next

With his appearance, the screen cut between Lee Han-na and the faces of Team 1 members. The theme song 'Produce' played again.

Within seconds, No. 1 had taken control of the stage and the two dancers.

-♬♪

With incredible tension, No. 1 outshone even the dancers. His dance was so good, it was hard to believe he was an amateur.

-???? Who even is this guy??

-???????

-Wow....

-Crazy????

-He’s just a monster. Even the pro dancers seem overshadowed

-Why is it only No. 1 who’s so good though

-His ability to copy is amazing. Like he was born with that.

With a performance that could be mistaken for an idol's, the open chat became filled with confusion.

-No. 1 would be the main vocalist and an all-rounder if he debuted

Later.

In Episode 7 of 'Produce That 100!', following the first evaluation, the final grades of Team 1 members as determined by Lee Han-na were displayed. Most received a C or D. Only Kang Rojun was graded SSS-level.

-["No. 1, are you going to pass on the training for this 'Produce' round too?"]

-["Yes, I’ll pass."]

Lee Han-na explained the grading system. Afterward, Team 1 began intense practice sessions. The lower their grade, the harsher Lee Han-na became. Except for Kang Rojun, Team 1 members did nothing but practice morning, noon, evening, and dawn.

In between, there were occasional glimpses of Teams 2 and 3.

Another scene showed Kang Rojun writing alone, having passed training.

-No. 1 is writing something again ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ why is it so cute

-I want to know what he's writing!!!

-It looks like a diary, but I’m curious about the contents

Brief moments showed Rojun speaking in Japanese with No. 58 and studying composition. However, most of Episode 7 focused heavily on Team 1. One-on-one training, group practice, Team 1’s final evaluations, and even a group dance rehearsal after everyone passed.

Before anyone realized it, Episode 7 of 'Produce That 100!' had reached its end.

As the screen continued showing Team 1 rehearsing, suddenly.

-[Jamsil Indoor Stadium]

A caption appeared, and a wide shot of the stadium was inserted. Many audience members were seen moving inside. Clearly a crowd in the hundreds.

-I saw it on YouTube ㅠㅠㅜㅜㅠㅜ I should’ve gone......... People who saw it in person are so lucky

-I saw it live at the venue!!!

-Wow, what does No. 1 look like in real life??

-I watched the video and you can totally tell how much Team 1 practiced ㅇㅇ

For a few minutes, the screen showed thousands of spectators, reporters, and officials inside the stadium, followed by a shot of five judges quietly taking their seats.

At that moment.

-["Huh!!!"]

-["Ah!!! 'Produce That 100!' 'Produce That 100!!'"]

The audience was startled. And then.

-♬♪

The theme song 'Produce' echoed throughout the stadium, watched by thousands.

Soon, all 13 members of Team 1 appeared on stage.

-["Waaahhh!!"]

Screams and wild cheering erupted.

Team 1 began their surprise performance doubling as their third evaluation. The group dance started. From full shots to bust shots of each participant.

By this point, Team 1's viewer voting page was.

-The voting page is open now!!!

Already open.