'House of Girls' excited viewers by previewing a 'hip-hop collaboration' mission with notable hip-hop artists.

In the second episode of ENA's 'House of Girls' aired on the 30th, the fierce first round 'cover song' mission was concluded by the '10 Untitled Musicians' Bam-Saem, Biu, Seori, Sian, Ara, Young-ju, Yoo-a, Yul, Giselle, and Kises, before entering the second round 'hip-hop collaboration' mission.

Previously, Seori, who received a shout-out from BTS's Jungkook, passionately sang Kim Hyun-sik's 'Like Music, Like Rain.' Meanwhile, the 'Artist Makers' Kim Yoon-ah, Yang Dong-geun (YDG), Shin Yong-jae, and So-you provided honest feedback on Seori's performance. Kim Yoon-ah noted, "I don't typically like the style of singing with a made-up pronunciation, but the overall quality was high," and So-you remarked, "The start was shaky, but it was impressive to see them gradually find their pace." Yang Dong-geun praised, "As soon as I heard the first line, I thought of my wife's face. Music should be able to evoke that kind of emotion," leading to Seori entering the 'Title Zone' unanimously.

Next, Yoo-a, who garnered huge attention with a 'busking video garnering 17 million views,' took to the stage. He stated, "I will show my own color," and reinterpreted Blue's 'Downtown Baby.' Especially during the interlude, he set the microphone down and showcased an audacious dance performance, surprising the 'Artist Makers.' Yang Dong-geun (YDG) praised, "He has a unique charisma not present in other participants," leading Yoo-a to secure a spot in the 'Title Zone.' Following that, Biu took the stage and sang Deuce's 'Summer In,' but received unexpected criticism, leaving disappointment in its wake. In contrast, Kises, a former girl group trainee who received 'love calls' from SM and JYP, charmingly performed Brown Eyed Girls' 'My Style' and headed straight to the 'Title Zone.'

Finally, the stage of Young-ju and Yul, who formed a competitive dynamic as 'vocal powerhouses,' unfolded. The two engaged in a sharp exchange of words, each claiming, "I will win," but the 'Artist Makers' awarded the 'title' solely to Yul, who sang Taeyeon's 'What If' in his unique style. So-you remarked, "His voice was the cleanest among all the participants so far," and Shin Yong-jae shared that he "remembered precisely why he had chosen Yul in the 'Shin Yong-jae Vocal Contest' when awarding him the 'title.'" After the intense first round 'cover song mission' concluded, the 'Artist Makers' held a meeting to select the final three 'titles' from the six contestants who entered the 'Title Zone': Seori, Sian, Yoo-a, Giselle, Yul, and Kises. After deep deliberation, 'Directing Manager' and MC Lee Yi-kyung named Yoo-a, Yul, and Giselle as the final 'titles.'

With mixed emotions, the '10 Untitled Musicians' returned to the 'House.' However, an unknown bag was left in the living room. Inside was a staggering 10 million won in 'house money,' which was awarded to the three 'titles' from the first round. The three exclaimed, "Shall we split it?" with joy, while Young-ju, who did not make it to the 'titles,' expressed, "My stomach hurts. Do you know there's only the possibility of going back down to 'untitled'?" Jealousy arose due to the existence of the prize, and at that moment, 'Directing Manager' Lee Yi-kyung appeared on screen to reveal the benefits given to the three 'titles' from the first round. He explained, "In addition to 10 million won in 'house money,' they will have priority access to all spaces in the house, including personal practice rooms and saunas," highlighting the class gap as the three 'titles' enjoyed a hearty breakfast the next morning while the seven had to eat instant rice.

After breakfast, Lee Yi-kyung announced the mission for the second round. He revealed that there would be a 'hip-hop collaboration' mission with top-tier artists. Immediately afterward, Justhis appeared in the 'House,' joined by Changmo, Lil Boy, Homies, The Quiett, Bio, Paul Blanco, Uneducated Kid, and Kim Ha-on. They looked at each other and exclaimed, "It’s rare to gather this many people, it feels like we’re watching a hip-hop festival," and "Even 'Show Me The Money' hasn't gathered this many people!" expressing their excitement.

In a lively atmosphere, the hip-hop artists observed the participants’ first round performance songs one by one. They then pointed out their desired partners for the 'hip-hop collaboration' mission. Justhis sent a love call to Ara, saying, "There is nothing I can criticize based on my standards," while Paul Blanco selected Seori, expressing, "I think my voice would fit well with hers." Bi-o chose Sian, commenting, "He seems to capture the message well in his songs." Meanwhile, Lil Boy, Ash Island, Changmo, and Uneducated Kid all elected Giselle, creating unexpected tension. With four votes, all eyes are on Giselle to see who she will collaborate with.

The increasingly heated ENA 'House of Girls' episode 3 will air on June 6 (Friday) at 11 p.m.
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