BUMSUP Falls Short of 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Finals in a Heart-Pounding Elimination Battle

BUMSUP was eliminated in the semi-finals, narrowly missing a spot in the finals” on 'World of Street Woman Fighter'.

On the July 15 episode of Mnet's 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (WSWF), the second semi-final challenge, a dance film mission, led to a dramatic elimination battle between BUMSUP and MOTIV, offering viewers an unprecedented level of engagement.

The episode achieved first place in the 1539 target and 2049 male and female viewership ratings for the same time slot (AGB Nielsen, metropolitan paid standards), while TVING's real-time viewing share soared to an impressive 95%, proving the audience's intense interest. The show's buzz was equally strong. 'World of Street Woman Fighter' ranked first for seven consecutive weeks in the TV-OTT non-drama category of the Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, never relinquishing its top spot.



The results of the 'Dance Film Mission' were unveiled during the broadcast. Each crew divided sections to complete a single dance film, with four crews fiercely competing for the main segment under the concept of 'Woman'. AG SQUAD made a powerful impression using chairs as props, BUMSUP showcased their determination to pave their own path, MOTIV delivered the message that 'Queen' has no definition, and OSAKA Ojo Gang put their irreplaceable queen Kyoka at the forefront. The global audience chose OSAKA Ojo Gang as the main segment's star.

The dance film video featured three sub-segments and one hidden segment in addition to the main segment. BUMSUP and AG SQUAD took on the 'Fallen Queen' and 'Neon Switch' segments, while MOTIV handled the 'West Coast Groove' and hidden segments, creating a masterpiece that astonished all judges. AG SQUAD was unanimously chosen as the best dance crew by the judges.

AG SQUAD, which showed outstanding performance in the semi-finals, secured the first ticket to the finals, benefiting from bonus points in both the global artist performance mission and the dance film mission. OSAKA Ojo Gang followed in second place, securing their spot in the finals, while BUMSUP and MOTIV placed third and fourth, respectively, leading to a final elimination battle.

The elimination battle for the last final ticket was conducted in a best-of-five format. Fight judges Park Jin-young and Mike Song were joined by special judges Poppin’C, KITE, and Lia Kim, as BUMSUP and MOTIV engaged in a gripping five-round showdown.

After MOTIV unanimously won the first round group battle, BUMSUP claimed victory in the second round with the perfect synergy of Honey J and Rihey in 'Purple Flow'. BUMSUP continued their momentum with Lip J's success in the third round 1:1 battle, but MOTIV's counterattack was formidable. MOTIV won the fourth round and the decisive fifth round 1:1 battle between Rihey and Mali, securing the final ticket to the finals.

BUMSUP couldn't cross the threshold to the finals. Reuniting as a team four years after the 'Street Woman Fighter' phenomenon, BUMSUP overcame early disadvantages to win the mega crew mission, showing growth in every mission. The emotional members shed tears, and leader Honey J said, "We held on tenaciously to be part of the program we started with until the end. Through 'Street Woman Fighter', we received a lot of love and met this connection. I’m truly grateful to have met members who’ve supported me throughout this journey." Aiki added, "Before, it was like camaraderie, but now it feels like family," adding a touching sentiment.

With this, AG SQUAD, MOTIV, and OSAKA Ojo Gang will compete on the 'World of Street Woman Fighter' final stage. The ultimate winner will be decided on July 22.

Photo=Mnet

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jo Hyejin