Then, the rest of the contestants who didn't make it to the next round were comforted by the mentors, who offered kind words and encouragement. They reminded them that this wasn't the end of their journey, but just one step on a much larger path.
While all of that was unfolding, the van Haneul was riding in had been on the road for over 20 minutes. He had been quietly trying to guess their destination, but as soon as the van merged onto the 2nd Gyeongin Expressway, he immediately realized where they were heading.