Artist and producer Zico (ZICO) proved his hit-maker credentials by producing the final winner on "Show Me the Money 12."
Zico appeared as a producer with Crush on Mnet's "Show Me the Money 12," which ended on the 2nd, producing Kim Ha-on and handing him the winner's trophy on the final broadcast. This follows seasons 4 and 6, which produced a runner-up and a winner respectively, and leaves yet another valuable record.
Through his agency KOZ Entertainment Co., Zico said it had been a difficult period of intensely running hard. He said he did his best so that hip-hop lovers and the public alike could be satisfied. He expressed sincere thanks to the contestants who worked with the Zico·Crush team, as well as all the contestants and producers of "Show Me the Money 12." He also thanked the viewers who supported the broadcast until the end.
Winner Kim Ha-on expressed gratitude, saying, "There were many twists and turns, but I give all the glory to Zico and Crush who helped me overcome them." Zico showed affection, saying, "I am glad that the communication and rapport we shared seemed to translate into good energy delivered to everyone. It seems Kim Ha-on added pictures and poems to the canvas we opened, leaving a wonderful message."
Zico drew attention from the preliminaries with his sharp and meticulous "spot-on judging." He threw himself into every stage with sincerity, encouraging the contestants. He also guided his team members to great performances with sincere advice. Those efforts translated into strong chart performance. "TICK TOCK (Feat. ZICO) (Prod. by ZICO, Crush)," produced by Zico and Crush, has remained high on the Melon daily chart and Korea Spotify's "Daily Top Songs" since the digital release on the 6th of last month.
Zico's artist side also shone. In a special performance with Crush, he delivered explosive rapping and an impressive performance with "No you can't," released in 2020, and "Yin and Yang," released in January. He also performed "BERMUDA TRIANGLE (Feat. Crush, DEAN)" and the "Show Me the Money 6" cypher track "FANXY CHILD (Feat. FANXY CHILD)," showing outstanding teamwork. He received high praise from the audience and producers and proved his reputation by ranking first in the contestant votes.
Meanwhile, Zico will appear as a guest at Japanese singer Lilas's Korea concert "Lilas LIVE TOUR 2026 "Laugh" in Seoul," held next month at Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park. Zico and Lilas released the single "DUET" in December last year, which received great love.
[Photo] Mnet "Show Me the Money 12" broadcast screen capture, KOZ Entertainment Co.
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