The ‘worst dancer's national heritage-level reversal’... Team Korea ‘BUMSUP’ in ‘Street Woman Fighter 3’ writes a tearful comeback after harsh reviews.

'Comments such as 'the performance is disappointing', 'the energy is low' were heard. Even the leader Honey J was pointed out as a ‘worst dancer.’ However, all this concern was swept away by a single stage.

As Mnet's ‘World of Street Woman Fighter’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Street Woman Fighter 3’) officially kicked off the international competition, the Korean representative crew ‘BUMSUP’ drew attention with their overwhelming performance showcased in the mega crew mission. The stage video released on the 18th surpassed 6.7 million views in just one day, generating explosive reactions.

This stage is being recorded as more than just a dance but a form of ‘art’. The video begins with a grim reaper concept and intricately incorporates Korean symbols such as the national flag, the bell of the new year, fan dance, mask dance, and spinning top. The precise choreography and emotional performance moved the viewers, delivering both inspiration and shivers.

The overall production of the stage was led by Honey J, who was the leader of the winning team in season 1 of ‘Street Woman Fighter,’ while actress Roh Yoon-seo added further completeness to the story with the opening and closing. The team consists of leaders representing each season, including Honey J, AIKI, Gabee, Leejung, Ri.hey, NO:ZE, Hyojin Choi, and LIP J, forming a 'dream team' level combination.

However, behind this sensational stage were deep anguish and pain. In a previous broadcast of ‘Street Woman Fighter 3,’ the crew ‘BUMSUP’ received harsh criticism for their performance in the earlier K-POP mission, and the members’ emotions were portrayed honestly.

Hyojin Choi revealed, “There were many negative comments after the broadcast,” and Ri.hey said, “Comments about lacking energy struck like arrows.” Leejung confessed, “I felt that people came to watch because they said, 'Team Korea is weak.'” Honey J added, “I was disappointed during the first battle. I felt intimidated and hurt by the disappointing comments.” In reality, after failing to make the main dancer selection, the members hugged each other and cried. AIKI honestly stated, “I felt ignored. I wanted comfort,” while Leejung shared, “I was upset even though we worked hard.”

However, they did not give up. Leejung stated, “Being close enough to the public to receive criticism is a blessing in itself,” and stood back up, while AIKI remarked, “Now is the time to be confident. We have so much to show.” Honey J also expressed, “I don’t want to disappoint anyone,” and poured her heart into the mega crew mission.

The result returned as praise, ‘a BUMSUP that cannot be matched.’ In the comments section, acclaim poured in with statements like, “This stage should be in textbooks,” “the soul of Korea depicted through dance,” and “a performance worthy of intangible cultural heritage.” Indeed, official accounts of national agencies such as the Korea Heritage Service, the Korea Heritage Promotion Institute, and the Korea Intangible Heritage Center joined in, leaving impressed comments praising the performance.

The mega crew mission stage of ‘BUMSUP’ is currently undergoing global public evaluation, and voting lasts until 6 p.m. on the 22nd. Attention is focused on what results this stage, woven with tradition and modernity, sweat and tears, will lead to.

Meanwhile, ‘Street Woman Fighter 3’ airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. on Mnet, and is a global dance battle program where dancers from eight countries including Korea, the U.S., Japan, Australia, and New Zealand compete fiercely for pride.

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