Mnet global band-making survival show "Steel Heart Club" raises tension to a peak as it foreshadows its first elimination.
The third episode of Mnet "Steel Heart Club," airing tonight (the 4th) at 10 p.m., reveals the third gate, the "dual stage battle," following the intense scene of the second-round "mega band mission." As the survival enters a full-fledged phase of staying alive, onstage competition is expected to heat up even more.
The preview for episode 3, released ahead of the broadcast, opens with director Jung Yong-hwa's declaration, "I will begin level readjustment." The level readjustment mission to secure the front spot in the "mega band" music video kicks off in earnest, and fierce solo part contests take place by position. With the caption "day of decision," a contestant is shown saying, "I wanted to hide, and I felt overwhelmed," revealing tense feelings and heightening curiosity about the fiercely contested stages.
MC Moon Ga-young then announces, "We will begin the third gate, the 'dual stage battle,'" signaling the start of a new round. This mission is a team vs. team survival match, with a ruthless rule that only the winning team can all survive. At Moon Ga-young's remark, "For the first time, an elimination will occur," participants' expressions show a mix of tension and anxiety, and aspiring musicians respond nervously, saying, "The matchup really matters."
In particular, centering on Kayten (guitar), who left a strong impression in the first mission, the so-called "Avengers" lineup—Hagiwa (drums), Masha (bass), Lee Yoon-chan (vocal), and Yoon Young-jun (keyboard)—was revealed, drawing attention. When director Lee Jang-won asked, "Are you satisfied with your current team?", Kayten heated the scene with a confident reply, "The best existing team." Their overwhelming skill and presence have raised expectations about whether they will deliver a "legendary stage" that meets those expectations.
Meanwhile, "Steel Heart Club" proved its massive buzz by surpassing 60 million cumulative video views on social media after only two episodes (combined YouTube long-form and shorts, Instagram reels, and TikTok). Clips of contestants' stages and band performances dominated real-time feeds on each platform, and related keywords climbed to the top ranks of real-time trends on X (formerly Twitter), heating up online and opening a new trend in Mnet-style band variety shows.
Who will protect their stage and who will be the first to be eliminated? The third episode of the global band-making survival show Mnet "Steel Heart Club," which foreshadows intensified competition, airs tonight (the 4th) at 10 p.m.
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