K-POP groups compete in 'Re:Born' for a chance at Japanese debut, showcasing talent and strategy in intense missions and performances.

Although they debuted once in Korea, K-POP boy groups that could not shine in the spotlight are seriously competing in the reality survival program 'Re:Born' for a formal Japanese debut. In the broadcast of #4 on the 18th, five groups: AIMERS, DKB, DXMON, EASTSHINE, and E'LAST gathered to explore each other's preparation status for the second mission, engaging in a scouting battle and determining the stage order through the traditional Korean game 'Tassau (chicken match)'. In a dance battle for a benefit, DKB won and secured the benefit. On the day of the second mission, judge Hyojin Choi visited DKB's waiting room to convey the benefit's content, which was 'to change the stage order with one other team'. Previously, the stage order for the second mission was decided as DKB first, EASTSHINE second, AIMERS third, DXMON fourth, and E'LAST fifth, but on the day of the performance, Hyojin Choi revealed the benefit's content to DKB. DKB was overjoyed and decided to swap with DXMON, changing the stage order to DXMON first, EASTSHINE second, AIMERS third, DKB fourth, and E'LAST fifth. This time, Hyojin Choi visited the unaware DXMON's dressing room and suddenly reported, 'You are first today,' leaving DXMON speechless for a moment. LEX expressed, 'I think DKB seniors are trying to intimidate us. Now that this has happened, we want to go all out without regard to hierarchy. We will make them regret changing the order,' while TK fired up, saying, 'I will definitely win against DKB seniors.' The other three teams, believing DKB would be first, watched the performance on monitors in their waiting rooms, shocked and surprised when DXMON appeared first. DXMON performed BE:FIRST's 'Masterplan'. When MC Jang Geun-suk asked MINJAE how he felt about the order change, he declared, 'It's a very strange feeling, but I will be first and take first place.' When asked if he said anything to DKB, LEX replied, 'I said I was hurt,' making judge KARA's Gyuri smile and say, 'So cute.' In this J-POP showdown, SEITA, the only Japanese member of DXMON, shared, 'I practiced pronunciation with the members so that even native Japanese would think they speak Japanese well,' and the reality part showed him giving one-on-one detailed pronunciation correction to the Korean members. As the performance began, DXMON's previously calm expressions changed dramatically, showcasing their high dance skills, unique expression management, and dynamic performance. EASTSHINE chose Oda Masanori's 'fake face dance music'. They appeared on stage in chic suits, matching the cool and sexy image of the original song. Judge Shin Yumi noted, 'IEL seems to have gained confidence. His gaze looks different,' and Hyojin Choi agreed, saying, 'He seems to feel the pressure has eased.' IEL's struggles leading up to this point were introduced in the reality part. Before the second mission, judges Shin Yumi and Hyojin Choi visited EASTSHINE's practice studio for a mid-term check. Faced with harsh criticism, IEL commented, 'It felt like being hit on the head with a hammer. Everything went dark in front of me.' When Hyojin Choi asked IEL why he felt so much pressure, he confessed, 'I'm the oldest and the leader, but my skills don't match my role.' He was shown breaking down in tears in front of the filming staff due to the pressure of being a leader. Hyojin Choi offered wise words, 'No one is perfect in everything. It's okay to lighten your load a bit for the team and yourself. You're doing well enough. So believe in yourself. From now on, fight with ease and energy.' This resonated with IEL, who thought, 'It's okay to share the burden with everyone from now on.' EASTSHINE, having deepened their bond during the second mission, performed 'fake face dance music', expressing the unique teenage sexiness they could showcase. MC Jang Geun-suk remarked, 'We've seen EASTSHINE's freshness, but it felt like they added a touch of sexiness.' AIMERS, who ranked first in the first mission, celebrated by having a picnic by the Han River, reflecting on their memories and the hardships they endured together. EUNJUN confessed, 'Before debuting, I thought entertainers earned a lot, but the reality is far from the ideal.' SEUNGHYUN shared candidly about his struggles, recalling times when he searched through drawers and clothes for coins to eat instant noodles, and how the saddest moment was when his bank balance was 0 won. Despite the challenges of performing a band song, they attempted to create their own choreography using a stand microphone for the first time. MC Jang Geun-suk introduced, 'Let's enjoy how AIMERS transformed a powerful rock band's song into their own style,' and they delivered a powerful performance infused with the sentiment, 'AIMERS is here, respond to us.' The next episode, #6, will continue to showcase the second mission on November 1st (Friday) at 22:00.