‘Debut s Plan’, a large-scale global project that documents the debut process of Starship’s new boy group, produced a touching scene where all of the new kids became the main characters and completed a performance video through a ‘teamwork evaluation’.

In ‘EP Episode’ released on the ‘New Kids on the Starship’ YouTube channel at 9:30 PM on the 18th, the touching story of New Kids going through the fifth plan ‘TEAMWORK Evaluation’ and working together to create a mega crew ‘Balla’ team performance video was told.In addition, the ‘NewKids7’ selected by New Kids themselves were born, making us think more deeply about the meaning of the teamwork evaluation.

Ahead of the release of the ‘Debut Plan’ episode, ‘Balla’, which garnered hot attention from K-pop fans before the broadcast with the release of a performance video, has been unveiled as the evaluation song for ‘Teamwork Evaluation’.’Balla’ is a hip-hop song filled with New Kids ‘encouragement for those who stand up against the world’s prejudice, and was released through various music sites on the 18th at 6 PM.New Kids were given the mission of creating a team performance video where everyone becomes one team to show their teamwork.Given a week, New Kids had to film in various locations of the ‘Debut Plan’ hideout using the one-take technique.

Kim Ji-yong, who received the most votes through New Kids ‘voting, was selected as the leader of this evaluation.Kim Ji-yong chose Park Sung-hyun and Baek Jun-hyeok as his sub-leaders, and put Kim Min-jae, Miyata Haru, and Jang Yong-hoon in charge of choreography creation.He also decided on part directors for each section and systematically planned the team performance video.A’ teamwork camp ‘was also held with special trainer Ma Seon-ho.New Kids went through special training during this process and improved their physical strength and teamwork.Through the barbecue party and campfire, they were even more determined to complete the team performance video, and the united appearance of New Kids raised expectations.

Back at the hideout after camp, New Kids devoted themselves to practice.Every single member contributed ideas to create a team performance video, including choreography, composition, props, and stage design.The ending performance created by all New Kids, wearing hooded sweatshirts with the initials “WE ARE THE TOGETHER !” on the back, was a variable.New Kids focused attention by practicing as one until it was perfect.

On the day of the team performance video shoot, New Kids performed their respective parts, including sharp group dance, tutting dance, and b-boying, amidst the energetic cheers of leader Kim Ji-yong.From Suzuki Kaira’s performance of painting the wall to the final hoodie performance, they hugged each other and shared their joy and emotion as they succeeded perfectly.New Kids drew a beautiful ending by throwing their clothes toward the ceiling of the hideout dome to encourage themselves for working hard up to the fifth plan.

Next, the New Kids 7 selected by the New Kids ‘vote were revealed.The first protagonist, who received overwhelming support and took first place overall with the evaluation of’ Best Leader ‘, was Kim Ji-yong.Next, Kim Min-jae, Miyata Haru, Park Sung-hyun, Park Won-bin, Jang Gyu-hyun, and Jang Yong-hoon were selected.Not only the New Kids 7, but also all those who did not make it to the New Kids 7 ended their hideout life while forming warm friendships.

As the sixth plan to advance to the final debut evaluation begins, there will be the first elimination from the’ Debut Plan ‘, so tension and curiosity are rising as to who will be the first to be eliminated.In addition, with the anticipated activities of Monsta X’s Jooheon, anticipation is rising for the ‘EP Episode’ that will be released on the 21st(Mon).

The third round of voting for ‘Debut Plan’ will be held on the official website until 10 AM on the 24th.You can vote once a day and vote for a total of one New Kids per day.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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