A few days ago, Jungwon said that I-LAND is worth watching after all. After years of both I-LAND and &Team cringing about the show, it seems like they finally appreciate the past. For the past few months, we’ve had both &Team and Enhypen members dance “Into the I-LAND” during Weverse lives which is so nostalgic. So I think we can talk about the good parts now lol. I know the show was psychologically heavy for both the members and the audience but personally, it was crazy inspiring too. Let's talk about the good sides. 1. The ambition of the I-Landers Ambition, desperation, and hunger on another level. This was one of the craziest parts of the show. It really pushed the I-Landers into this mental state where it was do-or-die. This caused some of them to surpass their limits and have a breakthrough. 2. The crazy stack of talent in 23 trainees They were crazy good for trainees. The performances weren’t perfect but you could see the amount of effort and heart they put into it. From the very first episode where they did pair/ individual auditions, you could already see everyone's potential and most of them did not miss. Some had dancing, singing, or appeal and it was magentic right off the bat. Whenever I think about I-LAND, their trainees were so stacked with talent. And what they lacked in talent, they made up with pure grit and heart. 3. Surpassed their limits Some trainees were strong contenders from the start like K and Heeseung. But then you could see the people who bloomed right in the middle like Sunghoon who was underestimated as a performer just because he was a figure skater. And Jay for being passed on from having lines. And Sunoo because he didn’t fit the dark atmosphere of the show but he had strengths no one else had. There's also Nicholas and Hanbin who started to shine in the middle of the show for their amazing talents in dancing and vocals respectively. Those at the "bottom" didn't accept their fate and fought like hell to improve. Their determination was scary and inspiring. 4. The mental resilience I could talk about this forever because so many trainees exhibited this. Ni-ki was in the Ground most of the time. He was a maknae, leader, and competitor who only knew 4 months worth of Korean but he led the Grounders despite being only 14 years old. Heeseung was a top contender, but he was cornered so many times and burned by the politics. He was so damn kind every time. He supported and helped everyone. He listened humbly and matured several times as a leader. At his lowest, he still chose to be kind. Sunoo and Jay were affected several times by the politics but they were crazy resilient too. Both of them bounced back in a snap and didn't give in to the pressure. Sunoo reacted with confidence and used his strengths. Jay took his frustration and transformed it into effort. Hanbin finished the show with class and grace by giving an iconic last performance. K also grew from the feedback from his I-Landers and made a breakthrough as a leader. 5. Inspiring Like I said at the start, this show inspires me like crazy. Watching the choices they made and the effort they put in for their dreams made me question how far am I willing to work for mine? It was a show with a wide variety of dancers, singers, and strong personalities that just blew away the audience. It was a crazy stack. Their talents took them far, but what made the show so amazing was how inspiring all of the trainees are. What was the moment that left the biggest impression on you? What about I-LAND impressed you or moved you? submitted by /u/Desire-Untold [link] [comments]
