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MENTORS FOR PROJECT ALLURE REVEALED
written by velvetysapphic

the mentors for the survival show "project allure" have finally been revealed!

NOH JOOEUN
vocal mentor
portrayed by RUNEBIN-

>> originally a smaller artist and regarded as "nugu" during her debut years. however, in 2020, she released the hit INVU. her angelic vocals were highly regarded and many of her older tracks also began to chart, doing much better than their original releases. continued riding the popularity with BIRD in 2021.

>> casted at SM in 2008. remained for six years, specially trained in vocals but dabbled in performance. left SM after RED VELVET's debut and joined MYSTIC STORY to debut at age 23.

>> expects the trainees to be willing and open to criticism. hopes they can learn and apply what the mentors' criticism and overcome naivety to improve. very sweet and kind in every aspect, but can become very strict and in a sense, mean, when it comes to vocals and techniques.

JEON ROMI
dance mentor
portrayed by velvetseulgi

>> regarded as a "dance legend" in the industry since debut; cited by many rookies as their role model. took a break from music after her group's disbandment to pursue acting, however she came back strong with hit tracks like TAKE A HIKE and WHAT YOU WAITING FOR.

>>  casted by SM at a dance competition in 2010. eventually debuted in 2012 as the main dancer of top 5-membered group VIXEN. renewed her contract following VIXEN's disbandment in 2019, focusing on acting as well as releasing solo work.

>> a firm believer that success cannot come without passion and effort. carries an easygoing disposition, but expects the trainees to give 110% and pushes them to be confident in their abilities above all.

VANESSA
rap mentor
portrayed by statefarmer

>> originally known more as a variety show guest star in her early years. gained more domestic popularity with BICYCLE in 2019 and LUNATIC in 2020. collaboration with STREET WOMAN FIGHTER through COLD BLOODED also became a hit.

>> originally set to debut with a five-member group under JYP with other now famous idols. left the company after the debut was cancelled. took a break and went back to america for five years to pursue a music degree, before returning to korea and signing with BRAND NEW MUSIC to debut as a soloist and producer in 2015.

>> the number one thing she expects from trainees is to never give up. can be quite blunt with her criticisms, but has a soft spot for those who keep going even if things become tough.

ARIELLE
national representative
portrayed by chocolatemeimei

>> the charismatic solo artist who took the kpop industry by storm with chart-topping hits such as debut single ROLLER COASTER, then 2020's STAY TONIGHT and SNAPPING in 2021.

>> was once in the girl group SAPPHIRE under a small, neglectful company, first debuting in 2016, which did not achieve much mainstream success and disbanded in 2018. made solo debut under P NATION in 2019 and achieved a breakthrough.

>> eager to give whatever guidance she can to the trainees, and help them achieve their dreams. can be ruthless with constructive criticism, however, especially considering the harsh conditions she endured during her first debut.

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which mentor are you most excited to see? who do you think will give the best guidance?

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