The first eliminated crew in 'WSWF' was the Royal Family.

On the 17th, the broadcast of Mnet's 'Street Woman Fighter' (directed by Kwon Young-chan and Choi Jung-nam / hereinafter 'WSWF') episode 4 featured an elimination battle to determine the first eliminated crew following the 'K-Pop World' mission.

This broadcast continued its upward trend in popularity with a peak rating of 2.0% and an average rating of 1.7%. (AGB Nielsen, based on paid households in the metropolitan area) The target rating for ages 15-39 and the rating for men and women aged 20-49 also ranked first in the same time slot for four weeks in a row, and on TVING, real-time viewership share soared to a remarkable 95.3%, proving its power.

It also continues to race ahead in terms of buzz. 'WSWF' topped the buzz rankings for three consecutive weeks in the TV-OTT non-drama category announced by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, and achieved first place in the integrated TV-OTT buzz rankings as of the second week of June.

The 'K-Pop World' mission was a series of fierce contests that was hard to predict the outcome of. It began with a battle between MOTIV and OSAKA Ojo Gang using G-Dragon's mission song, followed by BUMSUP vs. RHTokyo and AG SQUAD vs. the Royal Family, increasing the tension with matchups featuring Jennie and aespa. Notably, the 'choreography copy challenge' section where they copied each other's choreography was the focal point of this mission.

MOTIV and OSAKA Ojo Gang captivated viewers with their respective specialties in waacking and breaking. While MOTIV showcased a stage featuring high-level techniques, OSAKA Ojo Gang received praise for a more 'K-Pop' style performance. One member of OSAKA Ojo Gang executed tumbling techniques during the choreography copy section after intense effort, drawing applause. The two teams tied in the judging scores, but as a result of the combined evaluations from global audiences, MOTIV emerged as the dramatic winner.

The next stage featured the matchup between BUMSUP and RHTokyo. Both teams, matched against Jennie's mission song, enchanted the judges with their distinct expressions as 'K-Pop royalty.' The final winning team was BUMSUP. Although RHTokyo received higher scores from judges for their genius choreography, the global audience evaluation turned the tide. BUMSUP showcased fantastic teamwork in the K-Pop mission, celebrating their first victory.

The last matchup, featuring aespa's mission song, was a showdown between the Royal Family and AG SQUAD. As fate would have it, AG SQUAD, which utilized white gloves in their choreography to highlight intricate details, took the top spot in the 'K-Pop World' mission. Kaea and Kyra from AG SQUAD couldn’t hold back their tears, feeling a mix of emotions. As the two teams experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, the Royal Family was set to face OSAKA Ojo Gang in the elimination battle.

The elimination battle proceeded as a best-of-five format. With Mike Song, Baby Slick, Back Kooyoung, Ashley Everett, and Kazuki participating as special judges, an intense battle for survival unfolded, keeping viewers glued until the fifth round. OSAKA Ojo Gang seized early victories in the group match of the first round and the ace battle of the second round, thanks to the outstanding performances of global battler Ibuki and Kyoka. Cornered at the brink, the Royal Family created a stepping stone for a comeback in the relay team battle, but the decisive outcome emerged in the fifth round leader battle.

After the fierce battle, the first team to depart 'WSWF' was the Royal Family. Leader Teesha and the members of the Royal Family stated, "It was a good journey to be on this program. I'm glad to have met amazing dancers, and it was great to be able to dance with dancers I never imagined I would" and added, "This is not the end for the Royal Family as we will move toward the next stage." The strong friendship between dancers who respect each other's performances, despite their different nationalities, also conveyed a message of emotion.

Meanwhile, 'WSWF' will kick off the much-anticipated mega crew mission. Introduced by global star Jennie, this mega crew mission promises an unprecedented scale showcasing the colors of each country, along with a high angle challenge section that adds freshness. The global public evaluation for the mega crew mission will take place until 6 p.m. (KST) on the 22nd via the YouTube channel The CHOOM.

Mnet's 'WSWF' airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. (KST).

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