Trainee Ch.119

Chapter 119: Group Forum (Extra 19)

[300F] OP – Lai Yudong’s new airport hairstyle — he tied up a tiny bun [image]

The hair tie was provided by Zhao Yifeng as a friendly gesture. He braided his hair before takeoff, and after landing it came loose. If you zoom in, you can see it’s the same hair tie [image].

[301F] Teacher Zhao finally fulfilled his promise hahaha

[302F] The true Pomelo little sprout

[303F] I’ll take him away! (rolls up sleeves)

[304F] Feng-baby posted on Starlight saying he lost a game hhhh

[305F] 24-line friendship forever, cheers!

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[382F] OP – Lai Yudong’s fansite master and Li Xu’s fansite master jointly exposed a sasaeng (stalker fan). Afterwards, both fan clubs and StarEpoch’s official Weibo account released statements condemning sasaeng behavior. The company has reported it to the police.

[383F] Please control the sasaengs, save our idols.

[384F] Why is it sasaengs again…

[385F] It’s normal — means he’s getting famous.

[386F] Every time something outrageous happens, someone just has to say “it’s normal,” as if being harassed by sasaengs is part of an idol’s job description.

[388F] But honestly, Yuzu’s type does tend to attract sasaengs.

[389F] I remember last time a sasaeng called Yuzu, and Xiao Hong snatched the phone and yelled at them.

[390F] LMAO, the sasaeng getting scolded by their own fave might’ve triggered their masochist side; but getting scolded by a teammate probably made them explode in rage.

[391F] Don’t mention it, my fave got scolded by fans from two fandoms for “being nosy” and “disrespectful,” and even passerby netizens joined in saying he had a bad attitude toward fans. No good deed goes unpunished.

[392F] Reply to [391F]: That was just a small number of extreme solo stans. Most Yuzu fans really appreciate Li Xu stepping in to help quq

[393F] Reply to [391F]: Teammates helping each other out doesn’t need fans to butt in, right? Why don’t you mention that when your idol was being harassed offline by antis, it was Lai Yudong who stepped in to save the situation? When my fave got cursed out by sjb because of your fave, did you ever speak up to defend mine?

[394F] Here it comes, the classic 27-line fight.

[395F] If you want to argue, take it to DMs — or better yet, argue right in front of the sasaengs.

[396F] No matter what, we must firmly oppose sasaengs! Stop catering to them! Stop giving them attention!

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[466F] OP – StarEpoch appeared on the Sky Entertainment Awards red carpet — all in suits [image]

[467F] The even-numbered line looks so good together.

[468F] Congrats to Lai-baby for landing a solo trending topic! 🎉

[469F] I used to love judging unfiltered celeb pics as a snarky passerby… now that I’m a fan, I just hope my own boy doesn’t get judged.

[470F] It’s fine — hardly anyone in the plaza is calling them ugly. Our little scrappy group is full of visuals, be confident!

[471F] I’ve seen tons of posts praising our White Ash Tree’s body kkkk

[472F] Good proportions are key to pulling off a suit — especially head-to-body ratio, otherwise you just look like a bobblehead.

[473F] Yuzu’s slim, but not stick-thin — the kid’s proportions are chef’s kiss prpr

[474F] Even Su Su, the smallest member in the group, looks great — he’s got such a strong presence.

[475F] Reply to [474F]: Su Su’s only “small” within our group. He’s still 179.5 cm barefoot — in most groups he’d count as tall hhhh

[476F] Reply to [466F]: They all look about the same height in this photo — did someone sneak in a lift doge

[477F] Honestly, the members’ real heights and ages aren’t that far apart.

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[501F] OP – “Climbing to Stardom” Season 2 just announced its special guest performers — Mo Li, Lai Yudong, and Qu Xincheng will appear in the third public performance.

[502F] The three suns are shining together! ☀️☀️☀️

[503F] Reply to [502F]: Aaaa stop being so funny 😂

[504F] srsly tho, how does lyd count as any kind of “prince” lmao wipes sweat

[505F] Little Pomelo’s good opportunities come from his own hard work. Surely no one actually thinks it’s because of the company? Surely not, surely not, surely not?? 😮

[506F] One from Si Jia Ent (prince), one from Sky Entertainment (prince), and one who’s the group’s most popular and profitable — a perfect lineup.

[507F] How many groups are in the third public stage again? Watching survival shows now feels like something from a past life.

[508F] Reply to [507F]: Five groups, plus two guest performers from other idol groups.

[509F] Reply to [507F]: Mo Li’s former teammate + a web drama actor.

[510F] This season’s about girl groups — don’t tell me they’ll be dancing girl group choreo hhhh

[511F] I’m watching Star 2 live right now. Xiao Qu will arrive later due to schedule conflicts. Mo Li’s song is a feminine, “blend-into-the-vibe” kind of girl group dance (?). Yuzu’s is more like a mini-drama performance…?

[512F] It’s a revenge plot where the playboy gets dumped and punished by beautiful women — Yuzu’s playing the playboy 😂

[513F] For real or not hahahahaha

[514F] My first reaction was: that role is so far from Yuzu’s real image, poor baby’s gonna struggle… but on second thought, imagining it in the context of their group dynamics—somehow it fits way too well hahahahahaha

[515F] Reply to [514F]: LOL isn’t that just like that one interview? When they were asked who they got along with best in the group — everyone except Mo Li (who played it safe) answered Yuzu.

[516F] I vaguely remember a similar question back when they first debuted. Only Teacher Zhao and Li Hong answered Yuzu back then — Su Su’s answer at the time was Mo Li.

[517F] That’s because a lot of people’s real closest friends didn’t debut with them (lol).

[518F] I’m curious — what did Yuzu answer?

[519F] Reply to [518F]: Of course he played it safe too hhhhhh

[520F] But Yuzu said the person he most wanted to travel with was Zhao Yifeng, the one he wanted to play games with was Li Xu, and if he could only bring one person to a deserted island, he’d pick Su Junzhe.

[521F] Guys, go watch Yuzu’s team’s live stream right now! The baby who used to rely on his teammates’ support has grown enough to mentor trainees himself — I’m so proud, mom tears 😭

[522F] It’s been a year since debut, and lyd really is improving at a pace you can see with the naked eye.

[523F] A born idol — he’s made for this life.

[524F] I think calling 2 a “born idol” isn’t entirely accurate. I’m not his solo fan, more like a casual follower, but you can tell he does everything with excellence. Even if he weren’t an idol, with his talent and character, he’d still shine in any field.

[525F] Exactly. It’s like — some people fail high school and become rappers, while others do great in their main job and make music on the side. Both can be good, but there’s still a difference.

[526F] The casuals compliment him even better than the fans do, I’m crying smoke 😂

[527F] I wonder what path 2 will choose after the group disbands. His looks are too good to not be an idol, but if he only stays an idol, that also feels like a waste.

[528F] As a Yuzu fan, I’m fine with whatever — as long as he doesn’t take trash jobs for easy money. Even occasional brand deals are okay.

[529F] Reply to [528F]: The love of fangirls is truly magnificent (sigh).

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[611F] OP – StarEpoch’s disbandment reality show has finished airing on Sky Video — five episodes total, and today marks the finale.

[612F] How is it ending already… (melancholy)

[613F] I want to watch the last episode, but I don’t dare to ;u;

[614F] To those who’ve finished watching — how was it? Should I prepare a few packs of tissues?

[615F] Reply to [614F]: It’s not deliberately sentimental, but I started crying the moment I pressed play on the finale.

[616F] The last game had everyone write down a secret or a heartfelt message on a slip of paper anonymously. Then they mixed the papers in a box, each person drew one, and read it out loud — without revealing who wrote it.

[617F] Just reading them? They didn’t show them to the camera?

[618F] Reply to [617F]: Nope. Probably so fans wouldn’t analyze the handwriting and guess who wrote what.

[619F] Here’s a summary of what each member drew:

Su: “I’ll keep standing on stage in the future.”

Lai: “I want to be my real self.”

Mo: “Let’s go watch fireworks together — you haven’t forgotten, right?”

Zhao: “I love you all.”

Qu: “I don’t want to disband. I don’t want to be left behind.”

Bai: “Thank you.”

Li: “Li Xu forgot to transfer me last night’s dinner money.”

[620F] What the heck was that last one hahaha

[621F] Xiao Hong probably drew the one Teacher Zhao wrote, right? He’s never into the whole “heartfelt message” stuff kkkkk

[622F] The funniest part was Li Hong saying that he ordered that takeout himself last night 😂

[623F] Can’t really guess — Su Su’s note could apply to several people, and Brother Bai’s “thank you” kind of sounds like something the team leader would write…

[624F] Reply to [623F]: No way it’s lyd — if he wrote it, it’d definitely be “Thank you all.”

[625F] The fireworks one kinda sounds like Yuzu — he’s mentioned watching fireworks before — but the tone feels slightly off.

[626F] “Be my real self” screams Xiao Hong. He’s a rapper, after all — keep it real.

[627F] Why do I feel like Xiao Qu drew his own paper?

[628F] Reply to [627F]: That would be so awkward lmao 233

[629F] Given Xiao Qu’s luck, that’s… not impossible 😂

[630F] Teacher Zhao drawing “I love you all” is hilarious — total character break hahaha

[631F] Reply to [630F]: Please, I’m begging y’all, stop pushing the “lone wolf” narrative on Brother Feng! He actually gets along great with his teammates!!

[632F] When he said “I love you all,” I just burst into tears on the spot

[633F] He did look really sincere when reading it. I don’t get how anyone could find it funny.

[634F] “I love you all” was probably written by 2, right? There was one frame where 4 leaned over to whisper something to 2.

[635F] Reply to [634F]: I also think Yuzu wrote it, but that reasoning’s a bit of a stretch — no matter what Teacher Zhao drew, it wouldn’t stop those two from sticking close together lol

[711F] OP – The first show of the disbandment concert has successfully concluded.

[712F] Huge thanks to all the solo-fan sisters for their cooperation — the whole venue glowing in Xinglan Blue was absolutely beautiful!

[713F] Thank you, everyone, for giving this year-and-a-half-long dream such a perfect ending!

[714F] I couldn’t go in person or watch the livestream, and yet I’m still sobbing so loudly 😭

[715F] Can someone please tell this poor stay-at-home stargazer what happened TT

[716F] Guess I really did become the unlucky one “left at home to watch the stars” now…

[717F] Aside from the usual group performances, everyone had a solo stage, plus several unit stages.

[718F] The one that stuck with me most was the four-person stage with Xiao Su, Yuzu, Brother Feng, and Hong’er. I totally didn’t expect the high notes to be sung by Yuzu, the two rap sections by Xiao Su and Brother Feng, and the dance solo by Li Xu!

[719F] Main theme: no one doing their usual job doge 😂

[720F] Are you sure this wasn’t meant to be a comedy act?

[721F] Main vocal, main dancer, main rapper, and visual all gathered together, huh?

[722F] Reply to [718F]: That stage was amazing — highly recommend watching the fancams.

[723F] Maple Honey Pomelo Black Tea Su Biscuit combo was such a delightful surprise, I pity those who don’t get it.

[724F] Your unit name sounds like an afternoon tea set…

[725F] Reply to [724F]: Maple Honey Pomelo Black Tea with Su Biscuits, Cookies, and free Jasmine on the side doge 😂

[726F] Who was the first one to cry?

[727F] Reply to [726F]: Xiao Qu — he started crying really early, I think around the middle of the concert.

[728F] Nope, it was even earlier — after the very first stage. A fansite caught him secretly wiping his tears 🥺

[729F] I’m shocked, I thought Lai Yudong would be the first to cry.

[730F] Yuzu once said that if he expects something to happen, he doesn’t cry easily.

[731F] Reply to [730F]: Yeah, he seems like the type who cries more at surprises — like when something catches him off guard, his reactions are really emotionally charged.

[732F] Reply to [730F]: But he still cried anyway.

[733F] Xiao Qu started crying first, Yuzu went to comfort him — and then ended up crying himself.

After that batch, during the mid-concert talk, the odd-numbered line all broke down except for Su Su. Then Yuzu joined in, and ended up making Brother Bai cry too.

By the end, it was those same few crying again. Su Su shed a few tears, but not like Xiao Qu and Yuzu — just one or two drops. Brother Feng’s eyes were red, but he didn’t actually cry.

[734F] It was supposed to be touching and emotional, but reading the description somehow sounds hilarious hhhh

[735F] How does someone manage to cry while comforting someone else?! 😂

[736F] If they cried that hard during the first concert, what’s gonna happen at the last one 😭 (worried)

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[990F] StarEpoch has officially disbanded. Congratulations to all seven members on their graduation!

May you keep charging forward bravely in your new paths — united you were a blazing flame, apart you are a sky full of stars. Here’s to the story of your Star Epoch! 🌟

[991F] Congrats on graduating, babies! May your futures all be filled with flowers! 🌸

[992F] A year and a half went by so fast…

[993F] Feels like it was just the debut night yesterday, and now they’ve disbanded T^T

[994F] Seeing everyone’s new IDs without the team prefix feels surreal.

[995F] Attaching photos of the world’s best Captain Yu’s fireworks [image] and seven sparklers [image].

[996F] Reply to [995F]: Don’t stab my heart again, I’m crying.

[997F] OP, will you still keep posting updates about the members after disbandment? qwq

[998F] OP – Reply to [997F]: Yes.

[999F] OP – Just like the title says—StarEpoch is forever unfinished.

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Author’s note:

Info Drop —

Su Junzhe: “I want to be my true self.”

Lai Yudong: “I love you all.”

Mo Li: “I’ll keep standing on the stage.”

Zhao Yifeng: “Li Xu forgot to pay me back for last night’s dinner.”

Qu Xincheng: “I don’t want to disband. I don’t want to be left behind.”

Bai Xuanhe: “Let’s go watch fireworks together—remember?”

Li Xu: “Thank you.”

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