'Hip-pop Princess' revealed the determination of the 16 Korean and Japanese contestants ahead of the much-anticipated finale.
Mnet's Korea-Japan joint project Unpretty Rapstar: Hip-pop Princess (hereafter "Hip-pop Princess") began with the first track competition mission, the "Hip-pop challenge," and continued its journey toward the creation of a global hip-hop group through the main producer new-song mission, true battle, and special producer new-song mission. On the 11th (Thu), the 16 final contestants were confirmed through the finalist selection round, and with only the final stage left, the determination of the 16 contestants has been revealed, raising anticipation.
With the birth of a global hip-hop group imminent, the contestants expressed their resolute determination. ▲ Choi Ga-yoon (alphabetical order thereafter) said, "I am always full of energy inside, so no obstacle can stop me. I am ready to push toward my goal to the end, and I will show everyone that confidence here," and ▲ Choi Yu-min said, "I will work hard to become an artist who does not disappoint everyone who supported me, and I will show a great stage until the end."
Also ▲ Han Hee-yeon said, "I have always tried to push beyond my limits. I will keep challenging myself relentlessly and without regret to achieve my dream," ▲ Hina said, "I have run hard for this dream with more longing than anyone else. I believe the day that can change my life has come, and I will do my best until the end," and ▲ Kim Do-i said, "I have gone through so much to get here, and it was such a meaningful and short time that I can hardly believe it is already the last, but I will announce my beginning on this final stage," expressing their mindsets.
They did not forget to express gratitude to their fans. ▲ Kim Su-jin said, "The reason I could come to the finals is all thanks to your support. I will work harder to repay the fans' support," ▲ Coco said, "On stage, rather than pursuing perfection, I will not deceive myself and will trust the days I have longed for and run toward, showing a stage where I sincerely enjoy music," and ▲ Lee Joo-eun said, "The reason I could come this far is thanks to everyone who believed in and supported me. Debuting is my dream, so I will definitely achieve it and repay you," she said.
▲ Minji-ho said, "I have learned and grown a lot on 'Hip-pop Princess' and have run without rest. I will decorate the final stage with no regrets," and ▲ Mirika also said, "A year ago I could not have imagined appearing on an audition program, but I met a new me and was able to grow a lot. I will not forget my gratitude and will do my best to debut from here," she said. ▲ Nam Yu-ju said, "This moment could exist because there were people who watched over and supported me warmly until now. Now that the opportunity to achieve the long-cherished dream of debut has come, I will do my best until the end," revealing her earnest feelings.
The determination to enjoy the final stage without regret continued. ▲ Nico said she wanted to show the final stage with a strong heart to present everything she has built up so far. "I will not forget my gratitude to those who have supported and backed me, and I will do my best so I can think I accomplished it to the end," she said, ▲ Rino said, "It's surprising to have reached the finals in my first audition program. Now that I've come this far, I will surely leave good results so that the final stage will be without regret," and ▲ Sasa said, "I will trust the myself who has come this far and seize the debut in front of me. As my dream is to be an artist who makes people happy, I will do my best in the final to achieve the dream of debut," showing resolute will.
▲ Yoon Chae-eun said, "The reason I could come to the finals is thanks to the many people who helped me and the fans. Now I will do my best with a heart to repay and surely achieve the dream of debut," and ▲ Yoon Seo-young said, "I have experienced many failures and falls, but I endured with the conviction that someday I could be loved on stage. I was truly happy to reach the finals, and I will become an artist who repays the love and support I receive with even more," she said, expressing her aspirations ahead of the final.
Meanwhile, on the 18th (Thu) at 9:50 p.m. KST, 'Hip-pop Princess' will air the live final stage broadcast to decide the Korea-Japan simultaneous debut in the first half of 2026, and the winner of the much-anticipated global hip-hop group is expected to be revealed.
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