SERA00 Star City [1/2]

Hey everyone!

Remember that thing I told you I tell you about? Well, here it is. Introducing...*drumroll*...SERA00 Star City! No, I'm not talking about the SERA00 City. This is SERA00's first survival show! 

Like the election, participation is voluntary, and all SERA00 and CASUT00 members are eligible to join as a participant. I wouldn't say that the show is targeted towards the 00 ranks, but rather that it's likely all or most of them will join, compared to official members who have already debuted. Later on, I'll discuss reasons why official members may or may not want to participate.

So how does the show work? There will be two competition streams that members can choose from - Star Talent and Star Power. Star Talent participants will be judged solely on their dance and singing skills, whereas Star Power participants will be judged on idol aura, stage presence, performance. To those who are not in or are new to the idol scene, the Star Power stream may seem rather abstract to you. How can it possible match up with the Star Talent stream?

It's the same way that Sassan is ranked above Luraland, despite Luraland being the better singer. The way that Yumichan and Sayoung are miles ahead of the other girls in their generation, despite joining SERA00 at the same time. Of course, it's not to say that talent doesn't get you anywhere, or that girls who gain popularity through means other than singing or dancing talent don't deserve it. I'm not making such a generalization, rather, I'm trying to explain why the concept of Star Power should not be taken lightly.

The judges will all be celebrity guests and trainers who have no affiliation with SERA00. That's right - even Miss Avery is taking the break on the judging in this show. 

After each challenge, participants will be evaluated and ranked.

Phase 1: Solo performance

Phase 2: Self-cam

Phase 3: Same stream team performance (elimination round)

Phase 4: Musical performance

Phase 5: Cross stream team performance (elimination round)

Phase 6: Solo performance (final elimination round)

You might be thinking that Phase 4 is rather random. After all, musicals aren't for everyone, and despite SERA00's recent run of "Dreamweavers," being an idol doesn't require any experience in musical theatre. Well, at the end of the program, there will be a first, second, and third place winner for each stream, six winners total. These six girls will make up the main cast of SERA00's next musical! 

Members who are eyeing a role in the musical might consider joining the program. Viewers might argue that it's unfair to pit rookie idols against seasoned idols, but it's not an easy road for official members either.

The final ranking from the program will OVERWRITE your current ranking. First place winners get A rank, second and third get B rank, and everyone else gets either C rank if you're an official member, or if you're a 00 rank then you stay as a 00 rank. In other words, current B and A rank members have a lot more to risk losing if they decide to join compared to 00 and C ranks.

But nothing bolsters improvement like a little friendly competition. So Management is offering some pretty big prizes for the winners of each stream. Mimicking the old SERA00 Complex, the SERA00 City is able to host three sizes of concerts (from smallest to largest) - SERA00 Stage, SERA00 Encore, and outdoor concert. First place winners get a solo outdoor concert, second places get solo Encore, and third places get a solo Stage.

Granted, it's not a full-blown concert like the ones we do as a group, but it's still a super attractive opportunity, even for the top members. Can you imagine that in the 9 years SERA00 has been active, not a single member has put on a solo concert? Ever?

More to come. Here's a thumbnail selfie for your time.

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