In the previous chapter, we see a difficult moment for contestant Wonseok when he receives harsh criticism from the judges for falling short of expectations throughout the competition. The judges questioned his commitment in a setting where rivals are supposed to go above and beyond.
The story however takes an unexpected turn when Kevin, a different participant, wins everyone over with his rap performance and self-written lyrics, earning cheers and excitement. Fans become shocked as word of Kevin’s detention spreads quickly, adding to the heated atmosphere around the match.
Even the protagonist, who no longer envies Kevin’s results, has a change of perspective as a result of the scandal cast a shade over his once-admired fame.
The protagonist Jin Sehyun is one of the new volunteers in the survival program created during this chaos. As the story progresses the attention turns to Do Seohan the next competitor and the difficult task of performing in the wake of Kevin’s shocking disclosure.
Exploring the dynamics behind the scenes, the chapter discloses that Do Seohan was not initially selected as a highly marketing competitor. But by putting on a standout performance, the lead sees a chance to take center stage and earn more screen time.
Tensions are high as the competitive world of idol survival sets for its epic coming apart. Let’s see when chapter 5 of I Became the Youngest Member of Top Idol is going to be released, the timings, and where to read it.
Recap
Chapter 4 of “I Became the Youngest Member of Top Idol” goes more into the realm of a talent competition for rising idols. The story begins with a competitor by the name of Wonseok receiving some unfavorable criticism from the judges. They express uncertainty about what he is trying to show and urge him to improve if he wants to win this contest.
When Kevin, a different competitor, impresses the judges with his self-composed lyrics and rap. He is praised by the judges, who describe him as a vocal and rap all-arounder. But when it’s discovered that Kevin has been using drugs since his training days, things take a bad turn.
A tense setting is created by the rapid spread of fallout following Kevin’s jail time. People begin to wonder if he will still have any fans. Even the protagonist, who had previously thought highly of Kevin, has changed her mind.
We learn about Do Seohan’s preparation and will to leave an impression on the story. The main character muses about the stress of the audition process and the importance of selecting the right song.
Even though the judges have concerns about Do Seohan’s song selection, they nevertheless praise him for his performance when he approaches the stage.
The judges discuss whether or not his music was the best choice for the audition as the evaluation gets underway. As they discuss Do Seohan’s chances of winning the competition, the tension increases.
The chapter ends with an introduction of the upcoming episode in the chapter, indicating that Do Seohan would face more challenges. His song selection is questioned by the judges which makes us wonder what will happen in the survival program next.
Chapter 4 is an emotional roller coaster at a talent competition. The judges’ evaluation of one competitor, Wonseok is the first thing that happens.
Kevin then enters and amazes everyone with his rapping and singing abilities. The thrill, however, is short-lived as it soon becomes apparent that Kevin has been using drugs, shocking everyone.
The word about Kevin gets around quickly, and some begin to wonder if his fans will last. Even the main character, who had previously held Kevin in high regard, begins to feel differently.
After the introduction of new competitors, such as Jin Sehyun and Do Seohan, the story focuses on Do Seohan, who must perform immediately following Kevin’s controversy.
Do Seohan wasn’t initially the program’s favorite, as we find out, but the main character sees a chance for him to shine. We see a glimpse of Do Seohan’s struggles and will to succeed. The protagonist thinks about the stress of auditions and the importance of selecting the right song.
Release Date & Where To Read
I Became the Youngest Member of Top Idol Chapter 5 is set to release on 4 February 2024. Let’s see the timings of I Became the Youngest Member of Top Idol Chapter 5 for various regions:
- Pacific Daylight Time [West Coast]: 8:00 AM PDT (February 3, 2024)
- Eastern Daylight Time [East Coast]: 11:00 AM EDT (February 3, 2024)
- Korean Standard Time [Korea]: 12:00 AM KST (February 4, 2024)
- Japanese Standard Time [Japan]: 12:00 AM JST (February 4, 2024)
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time [Australia]: 02:00 AM AEDT (February 4, 2024)
Fans can read I Became the Youngest Member of Top Idol Chapter 5 on Naver.
