“R U Next?” Eliminates A Fan Favorite, Viewers Are Devastated

As the show has progressed, viewers of “R U Next?” have grown attached to all of the show’s contestants. Unfortunately, as time goes on, more and more trainees are eliminated.

Episode 8 saw three trainees, Funa, Seoyeon, and Hyewon, eliminated following the fifth round of the program. While large groups are common, the hopes that many trainees would debut together were dashed when it was announced that only six would make the final group.

funa is the hardest elimination for me I definitely can’t take another heartbreak like this pic.twitter.com/DbVsoEfi6g

— ru alexy? (@smileyjeemin) August 19, 2023

i donʼt care unit gathering up and crying after hyewonʼs elimination this is so heartbreaking to watch pic.twitter.com/WtjuUAWFFW

— RU mags? (@jeejuice) August 19, 2023

This means that half of the twelve contestants remaining — Iroha, Jiwoo, Minju, Yunah, Yeongseo, Wonhee, Jeemin, Jeongeun, Chanelle, Moka, Jihyun, and Himena — will be eliminated.

During episode nine, the remaining trainees were divided into two teams, SCRUM and PRIDE, with Team SCRUM winning this performance round.

Overall, Minju ranked first, while Jihyun ranked twelfth.

Chanelle, a huge fan favorite due to her skills and pre-debut activities, ranked eleventh and was also eliminated alongside Jihyun.

Eliminated Trainees after Round 6: Semi-Finals

CHANELLE
JIHYUN#RUNextEpisode6 #RUNext #알유넥스트 pic.twitter.com/V30xjyFNhK

— R U NEXT? UPDATES (@runextupdates) August 25, 2023

Fans were especially hurt to see her go, considering her huge popularity abroad. In this episode, Chanelle ranked sixth in the global vote, showing how badly fans worldwide wanted her debut.

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3rd Global Voting Ranking

1st Place — YOUNGSEO
2nd Place — JEEMIN
3rd Place — MINJU
4th Place — JIWOO
5th Place — YUNAH
6th Place — CHANELLE#RUNext #알유넥스트 @RUNext_official pic.twitter.com/QaWXNtQ5tc

— R U NEXT? UPDATES (@runextupdates) August 25, 2023

Her elimination brought about many emotions, ranging from anger over the show letting someone so talented depart, to support for her and her future endeavors.

chanelle’s elimination is probably the 1st one that made all weverse + insta comments negative… like everyone is saying the show is rigged bring chanelle back etc. Like it’s crazy

— RU zia? (@jiwooisnext) August 25, 2023

CHANELLE is RUNEXT’s biggest loss.

— RU noah? (@irunext) August 25, 2023

I am proud of you, of all the talent you have, you have the hearts of many people, I hope you continue to receive that love and that support that you deserve so much, I love you. #ThankYouChanellepic.twitter.com/UFer3VH8iS

— chanelle pics (@pichanelle) August 25, 2023