The March 26 broadcast featured the highly anticipated semifinals, where the nine remaining rappers competed through individual performances. The rankings were determined by combining votes from the first and second rounds, with results that change in real time and keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
At the end of the episode, the final Top 5 were announced as Kim Haon, Tray B, Nowiamyoung, Mason Home, and Milli. The episode recorded a impressive real-time viewership share of 83.2%. ON CLAMP among the live channels, demonstrating the continued dominance of the show. It also ranked first among teen viewers across all channels in the same time slot.
The semi-finals featured large-scale performances with high-profile collaborations. Highlights included Mason Home’s energetic stage with choir-like crowd chantsNowiamyoung’s boom bap performance with E Sens and Tray B’s explosive stage “BAOW” alongside Jay Park.
Kim Haon stood out by performing with no artists present, delivering a rapid-fire stage rap that ended with a powerful crowd moment alongside Zico and Crush. Meanwhile, Milli impressed with a jazz-influenced performance with Lil Boi and Wonstein, adding musical diversity to the stage.
Of this season’s record-breaking 36,000 applicants, only five contestants now remain. Eliminated from the semi-finals were Kwon Osun, Raf Sandou, Jung Jun Hyuk and Zene The Zilla.
Global pre-voting is currently underway via Mnet Plus until April 1, building excitement for the final round. The grand finale will air on April 2 at 9:20 pm (KST). Mnet AND CLAMP. With fierce competition and standout performances throughout the season, all eyes are now on who will emerge as the next icon of the Korean hip-hop scene.
Sources: Daum | OSEN
