'World of Street Woman Fighter' (hereinafter 'SooPah3') has finally recognized the Korean representative crew 'BUMSUP' for their skills. The overwhelming mega crew stage created by overcoming past criticisms and humiliations has become a signal of reversal.
The mega crew mission stage 'World of K-Pop' by BUMSUP, released on the official Mnet YouTube channel 'The Dance' on the 18th, has exceeded 7 million views as of 6 p.m. on the 19th, receiving explosive reactions. The stage, presented under the subtitle 'Mongyeong (夢境) - At the boundary of dreams', beautifully combined traditional beauty and modern choreography, garnering heated responses from domestic and international fans.
In particular, the costumes inspired by classical hats and white hanbok, along with makeup reminiscent of the Grim Reaper, received praise for embodying the essence of 'Korean beauty' beyond simple performance. The arrangement that traversed tradition and modernity, along with tightly constructed group dances and emotionally engaging direction, provided an overwhelming sense of immersion. In the opening and closing, actress Roh Yoon-seo personally appeared, further elevating the artistic quality of the stage.
With Honey J as the overall director, as well as leaders who have proven their skills in previous SooPah seasons—AIKI, Leejung, Ri.hey, LIP J, NO:ZE, Hyojin Choi—showcasing a 'national team' synergy. However, the journey leading up to their performance was far from smooth.
Prior to this, BUMSUP suffered from harsh criticisms and a losing streak throughout the first half since the premiere. They faced reactions like 'The coherence is disappointing' and 'There lacks energy,' and some members were even pointed out as the worst dancers. As the team that received the most 'no respect', they had to endure ridicule that they had become an easy target among crews from other countries.
In particular, Honey J and AIKI shed tears after their losing streak, confessing, "I truly felt ashamed and confused," and "There were times I wondered if I had wasted my life."
However, BUMSUP did not waver. Rather, they wrote a dramatic reversal with a mega crew stage completed by overcoming harsh criticisms. The video of BUMSUP, which surpassed 7 million views in just one day, received praise not only from internet users but also from national institutions. The Korea Heritage Service exclaimed, "We came running because a national heritage-level performance has emerged," and the Intangible Heritage Center commented, "This is a hip interpretation of intangible heritage that makes one admire it."
Beyond a simple survival stage, this performance promoted Korea's traditions and emotions to the world, proving the potential of Team BUMSUP. Most importantly, their sincerity in speaking through the stage after overcoming harsh criticisms moved the hearts of their fans.
Meanwhile, 'SooPah3' airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. This season features a global national competition format, with crews from various countries including Korea, the United States, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand battling it out. It airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m.
[Photo] YouTube / Broadcast capture
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