Episode Summary
Newbies face a treacherous floating catwalk challenge, with only Zhou Lu succeeding initially. Jia Fan fails last-minute, while an injured Han Yijing collapses during a demo, sparking CEO Ling’s warning about rumors. Late-night training bonds Jia Fan and Han, interrupted by You Ning’s scheming photos. Xing Mo confronts CEO Ling over her favoritism, while a beach trip reveals Han saved Jia Fan’s lost bucket list years ago—a list that once stopped her suicide.
Spoiler Alert
"Wanna Be" Episode 8: Catwalk Chaos, Secrets & Sunrise Therapy
(Spoilers ahead! Proceed at your own risk.)
Let’s just say this episode had more drama than a runway model tripping in six-inch heels. Buckle up!
Float or Flop?
The floating catwalk challenge became the ultimate rookie nightmare. Everyone drooled over the ¥50,000 prize until they realized walking on water was literally part of the job. Predictably, most newbies faceplanted into the pool—except golden boy Zhou Lu, who glided through like a smug otter. Enter underdog Jia Fan, who almost nailed it… until gravity said "nope" at the last second. Cue splashdown and collective groans.
Han Yijing’s Painful Secret
While hiding a leg injury, ice queen Han Yijing got voluntold by troublemaker You Ning to preview "how a top model really walks." Trapped, Han wobbled mid-catwalk, her knees betraying her before she collapsed into the pool. (Bonus: Jia Fan dove in for the rescue, sparking CEO Ling’s warning to "avoid scandalous rumors." Boss Lady™ ain’t risking her new pet project’s career.)
Midnight Poolside Therapy
Jia Fan’s late-night practice session turned into a waterlogged disaster—until Han showed up, swapped her frosty attitude for actual advice, and transformed him into a marginally less clumsy Bambi-on-ice. But when he called out her injury, she shoved him into the pool (mood). His comeback? "Stop being a martyr. You’re already iconic." Savage, but fair.
You Ning’s Snapchat Moment
The duo’s secret bonding session? Not so secret. You Ning—ever the chaotic gremlin—snapped pics of them sneaking off together. Future blackmail material? Absolutely.
Corporate Tensions Boil Over
Meanwhile, workaholic Xing Mo confronted CEO Ling about her obsession with Jia Fan, accusing her of molding him into "another You Ning." Her response? A icy "stay in your lane." Ouch. Someone’s jealous… or maybe just tired of being emotionally neglected by his boss-mom figure.
Sunrise, Secrets & Stolen Lists
The episode’s softest moment came when Jia Fan and Han ditched their egos for a pre-dawn beach trip. After accidentally crashing in his car (PG-rated, folks), Han revealed she’d saved his lost "bucket list" years ago—back when she almost jumped off a building post-car accident. His simple wishes ("see a sunrise," "keep breathing") literally talked her off the ledge. Cue the misty eyes as they finally caught that elusive sunrise… and maybe a hint of unresolved trauma-bonding?
Final Thoughts
This episode balanced slapstick pool fails with quietly devastating backstories. Jia Fan’s earnestness vs. Han’s guarded rage? Chef’s kiss. But with You Ning’s sneaky photos and CEO Ling’s cryptic agendas, the real question is: Who’s gonna crash harder—their careers or that floating runway?
P.S. Never trust a "cloudy" weather forecast. The universe loves a symbolic sunrise.
