Yes ... I think that rumor is true. As Sakura and Nako fanbases not sharing votes, other Japaneses like Miyu and Miho will gain votes and probably one of them will be top 1.

Also, saving visuals is a common knetinens strategy in two picks. So I'm not surprised if Minju, Yi-ren and Gyuri will be saved while Do-ah, Chaewon and Yuri are eliminated. I get sad with Miu out of the top 12, but I think she does not share much 2nd picks... so her strength will be in 1 pick.

The only strange thing about this ranking is, without the benefit, Miru would be in 19th. This is unexpected, since I expected her at 14 or 15. But overall ... this rumor seems, to me true.