40: Debut trailer

“Isn’t YG always like this? When have their visuals ever been up to par? S.M. Entertainment is better. Bae Joo-hyun’s visuals are my love.”

“You people, if you want to watch, watch. If not, get out. You just have to come in here and seek attention, making yourselves look capable, right?!”

“Oh, so we’re not allowed to say they’re ugly? To put it nicely, it’s called having personality; to put it harshly, it’s rude.”

“Their teaser photos haven’t even been released, so how do you know they’re ugly? And are keyboard warriors very polite?”

“Then why don’t they dare show their faces? Either they’re ugly or they lack uniqueness.”

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The comments ranged from anticipation to disparagement, a colorful mix of everything. Yang Hyun-suk might have been afraid they would be negatively affected, so he confiscated their phones.

However, Xu Zhiyou secretly hid one. If anyone dared to defy her, she would kick them flying.

Seeing comments calling them ugly, she opened her mouth and started spewing, “Have you even seen them? How can you just start talking nonsense?” Not to mention Kim Ji-soo, who was already considered a visual mountain.

The other three were also stunning beauties, each one a standout. After their debut, they would surely blind the haters’ dog eyes.

Aside from family fans, Lee Soo-man of S.M. Entertainment and Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment were also curious about them.

So mysterious, how could a new girl group be hidden so tightly, never brought out for exposure?

The next day, the teaser photos began to be released. The first was Kim Jennie. As expected of a core member, her photos mostly received positive reviews.

In the teaser photo, with long black hair, enchanting makeup, and dressed in a black leather jacket paired with simple jeans, she perfectly combined coolness and elegance.

Her eyes held a hint of seductive wildness, paired with her chubby cheeks, creating an extreme contrast that maximized her distinctiveness.

On the side, her information was written: Jennie Kim Jennie, Peninsula nationality, 1996, main rapper, ACE.

The BLACKPINK group was hyped by YG from various angles. Even passersby who didn’t follow these things had heard of them, so their level of attention was imaginable.

However, as public trainees, they had more or less participated in some on-screen appearances and had accumulated some fans.

“Isn’t this Jennie? I’ve been watching her practice room videos since 2014. I didn’t expect her to be in the new group.”

“Me too, YG’s ace trainee, super amazing. She even featured in GD’s songs, I’ve seen it.”

“The teaser photos are indeed very attractive, but ultimately, it still depends on her music and stage performance. I hope she can prove herself with her strength. I look forward to her official debut.”

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Xu Zhiyou took a look. Good heavens, Dumpling Ni is not bad, she’s got something. She hasn’t even performed yet, and her ability to attract fans is already so strong.

With the first member’s stunning appearance, netizens were very much looking forward to the second member. Most people guessed it would be a trainee they knew.

Seeing this buzz, Xu Zhiyou felt that her CEO was making too big a deal out of it. If they couldn't handle it, wouldn't that be very embarrassing?

The next day, Lisa was revealed. In a tight, high-waisted outfit paired with a sequined top, she was a living Barbie doll.

Lisa, Thailand, born 1997, main dancer, lead rapper.

“I know this one too, Lalisa, from Thailand, used to be a model and has an amazing figure.”

“YG isn’t being fair! They’re all public trainees, so why are they still hiding them?”

“Blind guess: who will be next?”

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The third day was Kim Ji-soo, in a minimalist style, primarily aiming to blind everyone with her face. Everyone was attracted by her high visuals, and the comments were a bit off-topic.

Jisoo Kim Ji-soo, Peninsula nationality, 1995, lead vocalist, visual center.

“I know this one too, the clumsy one who ran to the wrong company?”

“Lee Soo-man, where are you? Why aren’t you coming to claim your company’s person?!!”

“This visual in YG feels like a delicate rose dropped into a patch of grass, too dazzling!”

“How did she go to the wrong set? Does YG not deserve to have high visuals?”

“Jokers, CEO Yang Hyun-suk is on his way with a knife, haha!”

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As expected of Kim Ji-soo, she truly is someone who can conquer the world with just her face, and with her own efforts, she shifted the comments from skill to visuals.

After reading so many comments, it felt like YG didn't deserve to have handsome men and beautiful women, making it seem so tragic.

The fourth day was Park Chaeyoung. With delicate makeup and a casual outfit, she exuded a natural softness, indeed looking a bit gentler.

Rose Park Chaeyoung, Peninsula nationality, 1997, main vocalist, lead dancer.

“This one has a soft style. How many beauties does YG have? Everyone has their own unique charm.”

“Isn’t this our Rose? I remember she filmed a music video, whose it was I forgot, but she was someone I fell in love with at first sight.”

“I know too, these four must be YG’s ace trainees, right? They’ve all had practice room dance videos leaked. The four of them seem to be a sub-unit.”

“Damn YG, they’re all old acquaintances, yet they’re still so mysterious, playing games with us.”

“Isn’t there one last one? I think Yang Hyun-suk’s whole strategy will likely hinge on this last person.”

“The main vocalist, main dancer, main rapper, and visual are all there. What’s the last one for?”

“Believe me, with YG’s style, the one at the end is always the strongest in the whole team. That’s their usual practice.”

“In that case, I’m actually really looking forward to it! What kind of person would make YG go through all this?”

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The last day, Xu Zhiyou was revealed. She wore a white shirt on top and flared pants on the bottom, hands in her pockets, a lollipop in her mouth, as cool as could be.

On the side was her information: Xu Zhiyou, Zoe, Xia Country, 1997, leader, producer.

“First Jisoo went to the wrong set, and now another one who went to the wrong set. But her sassy look, I love it, I love it!”

“Her eyes are so sharp, as if she’s about to beat someone up any second.”

“YG’s first foreign leader, and a producer at that. Is this a plan to create a female version of Bigbang?”

“Creator and leader, isn’t this a female GD? There are also five members, undoubtedly a female version of Bigbang. YG really knows how to stir things up, a creative girl group, exciting!!!”

“I remember, 2NE1 seemed to have said in an interview that they had a very strong and talented junior, it’s probably this one, right?”

“GD also said he heard she pinned the dance teacher to the ground and rubbed him as soon as she joined the company. I wonder if it’s true.”

“You all, one by one, why are you so outlandish? You haven’t even performed yet, and you’re making her out to be so legendary.”

“How does she look so difficult to get along with? Her expression is a bit fierce, like she’s been in jail.”

“She really does look like it. Could there be a problem with her character? After all, appearance reflects the heart.”

“You people are just sick. You haven’t even officially debuted, and you’re already whining. If you don’t like it, you can roll far away. Did they ask you to watch?”

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Xu Zhiyou trended on the hot search list as YG’s first foreign leader, and some people even said she looked fierce and had been in jail.

After reading the comments, it was indeed most suitable for Kim Ji-soo to be the visual center. If she were to do it, constantly putting on a good-girl image would be truly exhausting.

If she’s been in jail, then she’s been in jail. She couldn’t guarantee she wouldn’t lay hands on weirdos in the future. Making her swallow her anger? Don’t even think about it.

BLACKPINK only released a teaser photo, and it immediately shot up the hot search list. The buzz was incredible.

In the Red Velvet dorm at S.M. Entertainment, Kang Seul-gi was scrolling on her phone. Seeing photos of Kim Ji-soo and Xu Zhiyou, she quickly showed them to her leader.

“Irene, let me show you something good.”