>>69740326They clearly had a massively increased vetting process that also had a lot to do with their talent as creatives, even Nerissa aside from just being a singer produces transliterated English versions of the songs she covers that match the melodies (this is a noteworthy and valuable talent for cover). They also had a radically different and much more intensive "boot camp" before debut that allowed them to get to know each other, become comfortable with each other, become rocks for each other behind the scenes. And were not allowed to interact with any of the other EN members outside their gen even though Mori apparently said she would have liked to, but wasn't allowed. Their group cohesion is immense.
They also have people who are legitimately passionate and grateful to be able to do this, and the only true "idols" in all of EN (and who puts many on the JP side to shame as well) in the form of FWMC, who are OGs.
>>69740734Shiori is a fucking OG, mind you.
