Pentagon’s YeoOne impresses with his teams stage of Park Hyoshin’s ‘Gift’. (Spoiler)

MNET would originally announce their latest competition show focused around the project that would shine light on various vocalists. Some being trainees, singers they have already or going on to debut, idols wanting to improve their skills and connect with the audience regardless of their skills to create a great vocal focused boy group composed of what has rumoured to be four members. 

On December 12th of 2023, MNET would later go on to reveal an impressive and star studded list of judges such as: MAMAMOO’s Solar, BTOB’s EunKwang, Red Velvet’s Wendy, and (former) NU’EST member and soloist Baekho. In January however, MNET would build up anticipation for the show as one of the most beloved idols and MC (hosts) known for his impressive talents as a vocalist and host of variety Boo Seungkwan! 

Around this time, it would be revealed that not only would Lee Da Hee would host the show itself, but fans could expect unnamed members from the following groups to join the show as it aired: Pentagon, CIX, AB6IX, UP10TION, KNK, A.C.E, WEi, ONE PACT, Vanner, JUST B, BDC, New Kidd, IMFACT and more. 

Leading up to the show, fans would take to their favourite forum or SNS platform to discuss, promote or learn more about the show. As an example, a fan would share all the latest announcements of the contestants that have been revealed, and their categories that would rage in: Unquie Voices, Soul (Soulful) Voices, Power Voice and ‘All Rounder’ Voice (Extra Source: Profile). 

As the show would premier on January 26th 2024, the contestants would go on various rounds showing off their skills, joining teams, and building their chemistry with different behind the stage content, learning about each other and talking about the music they enjoy or what they have performed, and different challenges. For the latest episode that was released, this round consisted of 5 stages, while the episode 7 survey results can also be seen here, later the official winners of the [ Death Match ] would be revealed. 

(Spoiler) As the match would come to an end, Kang Hayoon, Jay Chang and Wumuti would win against Jang Intae, Jeon Woong and Lee Minwook. While Yeoone’s Team (One Team) that consists of Lim Junhyeok and Lee Gwangseok would win against Yun Inhwan, Ma Jaekyung and Lee Donghun (A.C.E). 

The team itself would perform a powerful and lyric focused song ‘Gift’. The original sang by Park Hyo Shin in 2012 and would be released on the 15 track album [ Gift E.C.H.O ]. While despite the sad lyrics, it can still provide a comfort of familiarity and easy going feel, as the lyrics go on throughout the song. Park Hyo Shin is a South Korean singer known for his ballad and musical theatre performances as an actor, while his emotional vocals are a fan favourite of his. 

ONE Team (Also known as DOREMIFA) Consists of Yeo One, Lim Junhyeok, Hwang Inhyeok and Lee Kwangseok) would perform the track on a beautifully lit stage with enough passion to keep fans hearts warm this winter despite many being teary eyed as the results of the show would be revealed. 

While the show goes on, for those hearing about Build Up for the first time, don’t forget to check out the first ever teaser for the show as well as the official information here.