'World of Suopa' returned with a thrilling twist in the ranking mission.
In the episode aired on the 3rd, Mnet's dancer survival show 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (hereafter 'World of Suopa (WSWF)') kicked off its signature ranking mission. This broadcast achieved the number one rating in the same time slot for the 1539 target and 2049 male and female viewers (AGB Nielsen, based on paid viewership in the metropolitan area). Notably, it ranked first among female viewers in their teens, twenties, thirties, and forties, showcasing a remarkable presence among the female audience.
It is also sweeping the topic rankings. 'World of Suopa' achieved the remarkable feat of ranking first in the non-drama category of TV-OTT topic rankings for the week of May 5, as announced by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, with cast members Bumsup, Lip J, and Kyoka dominating the non-drama cast topic rankings, maintaining an unusual level of excitement.
The battle to identify the weak, which carries the pride of a national competition, was a continuous fierce struggle. The match between the U.S. breaking national representative Logistics (MOTIV) and Korea's waacking queen Lip J (Bumsup) drew intense interest, and the two showed respect for each other regardless of the outcome, moving the audience. In the first half, which unfolded as an individual battle, MOTIV and Royal Family tied for first place, while Team Korea Bumsup shocked everyone by finishing last with the most losses.
The subsequent second half battle was a relay team battle under the 'double score' system. While it allowed for double points to be earned, a loss would result in double penalty points. Among them, the match between Osaka Ojo Gang and RHTokyo was captivating, with RHTokyo emerging victorious. Bumsup managed to achieve revenge against AG Squad, but it was not enough to turn the rankings around. In the final rankings of the national competition's weak identification battle, RHTokyo took first place, while Bumsup ended up in sixth place.
The ranking mission also officially began. The ranking mission is divided into leader, middle, and rookie ranks, with each rank completing a dance video. This season, changes were made to the number of participants in each rank, promising a spectacular show. Along with this, the music for the ranking mission, featuring a luxurious lineup of producers and artists, was unveiled, raising expectations. 'ECHO!', worked on by Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi, 'Ridin'' featuring Nmix's Kyujin, Lily, and Jiwoo, and 'Flip Flop' produced by Peddy and Gummy & Shins, are set to be released as music tracks.
In the rookie rank, composed of a strong duo, Bumsup's choreography was selected, surpassing the choreography powerhouse RHTokyo. However, a twist occurred during the main dancer selection. After a fierce rematch between AG Squad and Bumsup, the main dancer position went to AG Squad (Vanessa, Aliyah). Lip J expressed her respect for her rival AG Squad, saying, "Thank you for making my choreography shine. I am really looking forward to filming videos with you all in the future."
The middle rank, with a total of 24 participants, was also filled with twists. Bumsup reached the final threshold for choreography selection thanks to the efforts of K-POP choreography expert Lee Jung, but could not surpass the dynamic choreography presented by AG Squad using bandanas. The competition for the main dancer position was fierce as well. With AG Squad, RHTokyo, and Royal Family in a three-way battle, Royal Family secured the main dancer position amid the judges' enthusiastic praise.
In the leader rank, an unprecedented lineup of leaders including Kahea, Honey J, Mali, Ibuki, Riehata, and Tisha engaged in a full-scale battle over the choreography of 'ECHO!'. The iconic choreography by world-renowned choreographer Riehata undoubtedly caught the eye, while Honey J also showcased a formidable presence with Korean elements. The chosen choreography was by Riehata. As everyone expressed, "I don't want to be a backup dancer," curiosity arises about who will take the main dancer position in the leader rank.
Next week's broadcast is expected to heighten anticipation with the main dancer selection in the leader rank and the dance video production mission for each rank. 'World of Suopa', which is set to create another syndrome with the national competition, airs every Tuesday at 10 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
