Bump Up was ultimately eliminated before the finale.
On the 15th, Mnet’s ‘World of Street Woman Fighter’ revealed the crews that were eliminated in the semi-finals.
On this day, Bump Up and Motive faced off in the elimination battle after finishing 3rd and 4th in the semi-finals, respectively. Bump Up's Honey J stated, “I think of this as the last chance and I will definitely try to win,” expressing her determination for the elimination battle. Motive's Bella also said, “No matter who comes, we will tear them apart (in the battle).”
The elimination battle was structured so that the crew that first secured 3 wins would confirm their survival. Judge Park Jin-young advised, “We have seen enough of your performances. Therefore, you need to show something out of the box.”
The first round was a group battle, with Bump Up taking the lead. Bump Up enjoyed the elimination battle while engaging with the audience, and Motive's Logistics commented, “It was a bit annoying, but I think that moment was good.” Motive caught attention with their dance targeting all crews. The crew that gained the upper hand in the first round was Motive.
The second round was a duet battle, with Honey J and Rihei representing Bump Up. Rihei expressed satisfaction with the Afrobeat, saying, “It’s Honey J and Rihei time,” showing confidence. Honey J and Rihei, showcasing perfect harmony, won the second round with unanimous choice from the judges.
Bump Up and Motive each secured victories in the 3rd and 4th rounds, respectively, creating a tight competition. The 5th round was a 1-on-1 battle. Motive sent out Mali, while Bump Up sent out Rihei. Judge Mike Song, after watching the dance of Mali and Rihei, remarked, “Rihei really brought the fire. As soon as the music changed and started, the intensity of this space was undeniable. It was really intense energy.”
On the other hand, Judge Popping said, “The only thing I was disappointed about with Rihei was the way the movements were divided. The movements didn’t finish what they started. In battles, being clean and precise is very important.”
As a result of the judging, Motive won the 5th round with a score of 4 to 1. Thus, Motive confirmed their advancement to the finale, while Bump Up was ultimately eliminated in the semi-finals.
The members of Bump Up embraced each other and shed tears. Honey J said, “I wanted to be together for the end of the program we started together. We held on tight and made it this far.” She continued, “Honestly, I didn’t expect to cry like this. We received a lot of love through ‘Street Woman Fighter’ four years ago, and I was able to meet this bond. Just meeting members who could be a great strength during that journey makes me really happy. I think the members feel the same way.”
[Lee Se-bin, Star Today Guest Reporter]
