The 150-minute event featured TOP20 rappers, including Kim Ha-on.
This season set a record for the highest number of applicants, reflecting interest in K-hip-hop.
The concert for Mnet's popular audition show 'Show Me the Money 12' has successfully concluded. Held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on May 30 and 31, the event featured all 20 top rappers from the program, offering an unforgettable experience for the audience.
The concert spanned approximately 150 minutes, showcasing performances from the teams of Gray and Loco, Lil Moshpit and Jay Park, Jay Tong and Hucky Shibaseki, and Zico and Crush, including the winner Kim Ha-on along with 19 other rappers. Notably, the live performances included hits like 'KISS KISS KISS (Feat. Sunwoo (THE BOYZ)) (Prod. by Hukky Shibaseki)' that made it to the charts.
The concert also boasted collaborative stages, with Team Gray performing 'Ssak (Feat. Loco) (Prod. By GRAY)' and Team Lil Moshpit showcasing 'No Manners (Feat. Jay Park) (Prod. by Lil Moshpit)', demonstrating remarkable teamwork that resonated deeply with the audience. This season marks a return after nearly four years since Season 11 in 2022, recording a record number of over 36,000 applicants.
The 'Show Me the Money 12' concert has established itself as a significant event beyond a mere performance, enriching the series' narrative. The participating artists differentiated their stages through their unique personalities and musical styles, maximizing collaboration and communication, which offered fans greater satisfaction and strengthened the connection between artists and audiences.
Kim Ha-on's victory provided memorable moments for fans, and his performances elicited strong emotional responses from the audience. The intensity of the fans' reactions whenever he took the stage illustrated his remarkable journey to the finale. The collaboration between Zico and Crush demonstrated how they can complement each other's musical worlds, building anticipation for future projects.
Moreover, this season's record number of applicants reflects a wide-ranging interest in the current and future of K-hip-hop. With over 36,000 applicants, this fact serves as robust data supporting the strength of K-hip-hop, further emphasizing the significance of 'Show Me the Money' as a platform for new artists to showcase their music.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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