The March 26 broadcast featured the highly anticipated semifinals, where nine remaining rappers competed through individual performances. Rankings were determined by combining first- and second-round votes, with results shifting in real time and keeping viewers on edge.
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 an impressive 83.2% real-time viewership share on TVING among live channels, demonstrating the show’s continued dominance. It also ranked No.1 among teenage viewers across all channels in the same time slot.
The semifinals featured large-scale performances with high-profile collaborations. Highlights included Mason Home’s energetic stage with choir-like crowd chants, Nowiamyoung’s boom bap performance with E Sens, and Tray B’s explosive “BAOW” stage alongside Jay Park.
Kim Haon stood out by performing without any featured artists, delivering a rapid-fire rap stage that ended with a powerful crowd moment alongside Zico and Crush. Meanwhile, Milli impressed with a jazz-influenced performance featuring Lil Boi and Wonstein, adding musical diversity to the stage.
Out of a record-breaking 36,000 applicants this season, only five contestants now remain. Eliminated from the semifinals 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 stage. The grand finale will air on April 2 at 9:20 PM (KST) on Mnet and TVING. With fierce competition and standout performances throughout the season, all eyes are now on who will emerge as the next icon of Korea’s hip-hop scene.
Sources: Daum | OSEN
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