AG SQUAD received the final selection from Saweetie.
On the 8th (Tuesday), Mnet aired the seventh episode of 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (directed by Kwon Young-chan CP, Choi Jung-nam PD / hereafter 'WSWF'), where the highly anticipated first checkpoint of the semifinals, the 'Global Artist Performance Mission,' unfolded. AG SQUAD received the choice from global artist Saweetie, gaining additional points, while the second semifinal mission, the dance film mission, was previewed, raising the viewers' dopamine levels.
The broadcast recorded a top viewership rating of 1.9%, continuing its popularity. (AGB Nielsen, based on paid households in the capital region) Additionally, it secured the top spot in the viewership ratings among women in their teens, 20s, and 30s, confirming support from the female audience. The excitement also showed no signs of cooling down. 'WSWF' ranked first in the TV-OTT non-drama category for six consecutive weeks as of the first week of July, according to the TV-OTT index announced by Good Data Corporation, while BUMSUP also claimed the top spot in the non-drama cast popularity.
In the semifinals, which selects the three finalist crews, the Global Artist Performance Mission opened first. This mission required creative and persuasive performances of Saweetie's new song 'Shake It Fast (Prod. THE HUB).' AG SQUAD, BUMSUP, MOTIV, and OSAKA Ojo Gang were all amazed at the surprise appearance of global artist Saweetie, exclaiming, "How far will the 'WSWF' scale grow?" Saweetie also couldn't hide her excitement about the four teams' unique choreography.
In OSAKA Ojo Gang, 'green-haired' Minami took on the intense role of Saweetie, capturing attention. The members added sunglasses and black lipstick for emphasis and included dumbbell training in the choreography, providing a fresh visual experience. Although they faced a significant crisis when props did not arrive on time, OSAKA Ojo Gang showcased perfect crew harmony and expression by cleverly using a spray bottle.
MOTIV presented KD as Saweetie. Notably, leader Marlee actively utilized the LED screen to incorporate cinematic and visual enjoyment into the stage, while KD captivated with expressive performances that earned praise from Saweetie, who remarked, "It was a wonderful detail." However, there were also mixed reviews expressing disappointment over the costumes.
BUMSUP’s youngest member Leejung played the role of Saweetie, filling the stage with her quirky charm. They captivated the audience with a colorful blend of K-POP elements themed around 'Alice in Wonderland,' and the return of Monika after childbirth also drew attention. After enjoying BUMSUP's performance, Saweetie praised, "Leejung is just outstanding. I am now a fan of BUMSUP."
The stage of AG SQUAD was filled with praise. Aaliyah, stepping in as Saweetie, demonstrated a performance using a handheld microphone, delivering an unmissable performance from the start that earned her compliments such as, "I wanted to go to the practice room and work harder," and, "Everything was perfect." The final selection by Saweetie also went to AG SQUAD. Gaining additional points, AG SQUAD moved one step closer to the finals, declaring, "We are going to the TOP."
Meanwhile, towards the end of the broadcast, anticipation was sparked for the final hurdle, the 'Dance Film Mission.' This mission requires each crew to divide a part of a single song to complete one dance film, and the finalists will be determined based on the combined results of the Global Artist Performance Mission and the Dance Film Mission, leading to a survival battle. There is keen interest in which three crews will make it to the highly anticipated final.
'WSWF' airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. (KST).
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