MISSIONx2/Timeline

## ***Main Article: MISSIONx2***

This is a detailed timeline of all events related to MISSIONx2 and the formation of MAZZEL.

## Timeline

### 2021

August 13, 2021, RAN and REIKO were not chosen as BE:FIRST members but were offered trainee contracts under BMSG.

Around September 2021, KAIRYU joined BMSG as a trainee, though he was undisclosed until January, 2023.

Around November, 2021, SEITO joined BMSG as a trainee, though he was undisclosed until January, 2023.

### 2022

February 28 2022, Interviews were conducted with four trainees: RAN, REIKO, KAIRYU, SEITO.

March 11, A pre-debut group composed of RAN, REIKO, KAIRYU, SEITO was formed; SKY-HI assigned them two songs, "CORAZON" and "FANTASY".

March 15, Practices commence for "CORAZON" and "FANTASY", basic choreography done for "CORAZON"

March 23, Practices continue for the four trainees; SKY-HI announced that auditions for new artists and trainees were officially open again, looking for males between the ages of 13 and 25.

March 29, House dance lesson for "CORAZON"

March 30, REIKO's cover of "LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG" released on BMSG YouTube channel

April 4, RAN, REIKO, KAIRYU, SEITO learn the choreography for FANTASY; SKY-HI checks in on RAN, REIKO, KAIRYU, SEITO's progress with CORAZON.

April 15 - April 21, Practices continue for "CORAZON" and "FANTASY".

April 22, Presentation Day

April 29, English lecture, music theory lessons (for KAIRYU, SEITO)

May 1, Group discussion on the pros and cons of being in a group and a soloist.

May 28, Second round of BMSG AUDITION 2022 commence

June 3, Interviews were conducted again with trainees RAN, KAIRYU, SEITO; SAKIKO informs the trainees of REIKO's withdrawal from the pre-debut group.

June 5, SKY-HI talks to RAN, KAIRYU, SEITO about REIKO but they will keep moving forward; practices commence for "Bye-Good-Bye".

??? - Interview with REIKO

June 8 - 12, BMSG Shibuya Jack

June 26 - Photo shoot session to practice expressions and different poses / styles for RAN, KAIRYU, SEITO

July 1-7, Training camp for RAN, KAIRYU, SEITO

* July 4, Vocal and dance practice with "Gifted."
* July 6, English song pronunciation practice with "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
* July 7, Final day of training camp; trainees perform "Gifted."

July 17, Second round of BMSG AUDITION 2022 continue

August 1 - August 2, Third round of BMSG AUDITION 2022

* August 2, 15 contestants selected for training camp

August 7 - 19, BMSG AUDITION 2022 top 15 contestants, and RAN, SEITO, KAIRYU have a 3 week-long training camp.

* August 7, Contestants and trainees move to dorms; BBQ at the end of the day
* August 8, Vocal and dance training commence; teams and assigned song "FANTASY" announced
* August 11, SKY-HI made a surprise visit to check on everyone at training camp
* August 13, Midterm presentation of FANTASY to SKY-HI
* August 15, Performance of FANTASY
* August 16, Contestants selected for training camp second round revealed; 3 contestants were eliminated; second training camp assignment song and teams announced
* August 17, Vocal lesson for Get Down with RyonRyon
* August 18, Pre-recording for Get Down
* August 19, Training camp put on hold due to someone testing positive for COVID-19.

September 17-18, BMSG FES '22

September 23 - October 11, Training Camp restarts in Tokyo

* September 23, Practices for Get Down
* October 11, Performance of Get Down; contestants selected for training camp final round revealed; 2 contestants eliminated

October 14 - 23, Final Training Camp for Top 10 finalists in Niigata

October 30, Final Screening; members for MAZZEL chosen; KANON was not chosen as a member of MAZZEL but was instead offered a trainee contract under BMSG

November 22, SKY-HI held a press conference announcing the debut of BMSG's second boy group, MAZZEL and a documentary (to be released on YouTube from January to March, 2023) that follows their progress and growth - MISSIONx2.

### 2023

January 13, 2023, Missionx2 premieres on YouTube; full line-up of MAZZEL revealed; KAIRYU and SEITO revealed as BMSG's undisclosed trainees through Missionx2 episode 1.

March 30, SKY-HI holds a press conference with MAZZEL before the MISSIONx2 finale episode premiered on YouTube; MISSIONx2 Finale released

March 31, MAZZEL holds their first YouTube live before their MV, MISSION, premiers on YouTube. Pre-debut song, MISSION released.

May 17, MAZZEL's debut single, Vivid released

June 1, MAZZEL debut event