Two additional contestants joined the ranks of 'Unpretty Rapstar 2,' giving the rappers something to get tense about. The new rappers were revealed to be a Starship Entertainment trainee named Exy, and Rubber Soul's Kim.�

Exy introduced herself as "I'm a trainee under Hyorin's label." Yubin and Jiyoon complained, "This is an uphill battle." Hyorin also expressed her discomfort, saying, "I don't know the trainees all that well. When I was a trainee, no one took care of me. So I don't take care of them either," trying to disassociate herself with Exy as much as possible. �

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During the interview with the production crew, Exy admitted, "I worried that they would say it's name selling. But if I wasn't talented, I don't think they would have let me on 'Unpretty Rapstar.'"�

Despite being a trainee, Exy proved herself a more than able rapper during her introductory rap and the battle with male rappers.�