The second round of competition was an internal battle within EXO. The red team consisted of Chen, Baekhyun, Kyungsoo, and Luhan, who formed a singing team, while the blue team consisted of Kai, Lay, Sunny, and Sehun, who formed a dancing team.
"What? An internal battle within EXO?" Park Chanyeol's eyes widened.
"Wow, vocalist team vs. main dancer team! This setup is amazing!" Kris stroked his chin, quite intrigued.
"Oh, isn't this just making us fight ourselves?" Kim Junmyeon said, both amused and exasperated, but his eyes were also full of anticipation.
The two teams had already been led by staff to the preparation area to wait. The stage lights and sound effects were ready, and the host enthusiastically introduced this internal EXO competition.
First up is the Blue Team, the main dance team's performance.
The stage lights suddenly turned cold and powerful. The music started—"Two Moons."
Kai (Kim Jong-in) and Lay (Zhang Yixing) walked out from opposite sides of the stage. Kai was dressed in a black leather jacket with a black plaid shirt tied around his waist, his hair combed back, and a leather baseball cap worn backwards, revealing his full forehead and sharp eyes. Lay wore a different black leather jacket with a red plaid shirt tied around his waist, his posture upright, and his gaze focused.
The two danced to the music, their dance styles were completely different yet wonderfully complementary.
Kim Jong-in's movements are full of explosive power and wild beauty. His large jumps and spins interpret strength and control to the extreme, as if he is performing the changing moonlight and the burst of power.
Zhang Yixing's dance, on the other hand, focuses more on the smoothness of lines and the precision of details. Every pose is full of sculptural quality, especially in some movements that require strong core strength and control. His dance carries a kind of tenacious and elegant beauty.
The two dancers' duet was brilliant and perfectly synchronized, with cleverly designed interactions and confrontations that brought the essence of "Two Moons" to life.
The screams from the audience almost pierced the sky, and the atmosphere reached its climax.
Before the last notes of "Two Moons" had completely faded, the stage lights and rhythm suddenly changed, and a more modern and powerful electronic beat exploded in: "Run & Gun"!
Ou Yangguang and Wu Sehun burst out from behind the stage like two black lightning bolts! Ou Yangguang had changed into a cool black leather jacket and black ripped jeans, with a black V-neck vest underneath, and a huge gold skull chain flew up and hit his chin.
His chestnut hair flew wildly during the intense movements, his face carrying a hint of unruliness and the confidence to control the entire scene. Oh Sehun was also dressed in a black leather jacket and black pants, with a white T-shirt underneath, and a relaxed and playful expression on his face.
The dance style of this song leans towards Urban and Hip-hop, full of spontaneity and explosive energy.
Ou Yangguang's movements were clean and crisp, with incredibly precise timing, yet they maintained a smooth sense of rhythm. He moved with ease within the powerful beat, his eyes sometimes provocative and sometimes alluring, firmly drawing the eye.
Oh Sehun's dance is full of youthful agility and power. He performs some difficult floor moves and body waves smoothly and seamlessly. His cooperation with Oh Sunny is perfect. Sometimes they fight side by side, and sometimes they cleverly interweave, which fully expresses the dynamic sense of running, chasing and shooting and the cool street style of "Run & Gun".
The middle segment, in particular, featured a two-person popping duel. The back-and-forth exchanges, the muscle vibrations and control, were dazzling and drew gasps from the audience. In the final ending pose, Ou Yangguang slightly bent one knee, one hand lightly touching the ground, looking up at the camera, sweat dripping from his chin; Wu Sehun stood slightly behind him, striking a shooting pose. The powerful visual impact once again ignited the entire audience!
The Blue Team's main dance troupe's performance captivated the audience from the outset with its absolute power, skill, and stage presence.
Next up was the performance by the Red Team, the lead singers.
The stage atmosphere suddenly changed, and the lighting became soft and warm.
Kim Jongdae, Byun Baekhyun, Do Kyungsoo, and Luhan were dressed in well-tailored black and gray suits. A clear and heartfelt intro flowed out, the melody of the classic ballad "Open Arms".
Kim Jongdae's rich and emotional voice rang out first, as if telling a story. Immediately following, Byun Baekhyun's clear and penetrating voice joined in, like sunlight piercing through clouds. Do Kyungsoo's steady and warm bass perfectly laid the foundation for the harmonies. The three voices intertwined, achieving perfect harmony, with emotions building layer by layer. Luhan's voice was smooth and captivating.
When the song ended, thunderous applause erupted. But the Red Team's performance was not over yet.
The music seamlessly transitions into the intro of a more rhythmic R&B classic in the style of "Boyz II Men".
The performance by the Red Team's lead singers, with their exquisite vocals and heartfelt expressions, brought a completely different audio-visual experience.
After their performances, the two teams stood side-by-side in the center of the stage, awaiting the audience's votes. The atmosphere was tense yet exciting. The host kept everyone in suspense, while the vote count on the big screen jumped rapidly.
Finally, the results were revealed!
"The winner of this round of competition is EXO, the dancers."
The four members of the Blue Team—Kim Jong-in, Zhang Yixing, Ou Yangguang, and Oh Sehun—high-fived and hugged each other, their faces beaming with excitement. The four members of the Red Team, though somewhat disappointed, also generously applauded and congratulated each other.
The performances and competitions continued in full swing, with more veteran artists and groups delivering spectacular performances. The lively first part, after another round of interactive performances by all the artists, temporarily came to a close.
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