Online Fans' Mixed Take On The Latest Idol Revamp Show 'The Unit'

The latest KBS idol revamp the show, 'The Unit' has an online fan base and insiders post their views on the project that sets to begin October 28. Many fans while eager at the current shortlist of 126 competitors say the show may turn out lackluster because of familiar re-entries.

The organizers, on the other hand, paint a message of hope for all contestants who will likely make it to the final winning project. Fans were reacting to photos early Thursday that have shown the full lineup of the mentoring team.

The photos while not showing the faces of the contestants who performed their way out of a total 200 at the September auditions, nevertheless gave out names of entertainment labels. All major South Korean music houses have representatives.

According to Music Times, KBS producers say that every time they interview a contestant and he or she sheds tears it reveals something about their desperation for fame. This hence portrays 'The Unit' as a show that will really bring benefits to the final 18 contestants who will have a chance to become the next big stars. There will be 9 men and 9 women who will bag the final crown. Fans have caught on these words and are digesting them without revealing their sentiments.

Currently, the idol revamp show categorizes the equal male-female contestants into fourteen groups. Every one of these has an all-girl or all-boy representation. These 126 'The Unit's' selectees will perform drills during the course of the show, with audiences having a chance to rate their performances.

A story by Soompi, Thursday revealed that 'The Unit's' contestants have already made it to their shared residence starting the 2nd of this month. The idol revamp show has before produced a couple of currently famous acts including Wanna One through the 'Produce IOI' flagship project.