[OSENWORLD] Mnet’s international dance survival show World of Street Woman Fighter (WSWF) has officially concluded, wrapping a nine-episode season that expanded the Street Woman Fighter franchise while spotlighting the rising global influence of Korean street dance.
Serving as the third season in the Street Woman Fighter series, WSWF introduced a bold new format: an international crew battle featuring top-tier teams from five countries—South Korea, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and Australia. The final episode aired on July 22, drawing widespread attention from both domestic and global audiences.
Global Buzz and Rising Stars
Since its premiere in May, WSWF held the No. 1 spot in Korea’s TV-OTT non-drama buzz rankings (by Good Data Corporation) for seven consecutive weeks. Several individual dancers also topped the performer buzz charts, with BUMSUP, Osaka Ojo Gang, and Kyoka sweeping the top three positions in the final week. Kyoka, in particular, maintained consistent popularity throughout the season and emerged as a standout breakout star.
The international cast quickly built devoted global followings, with crews like AG SQUAD (Australia), MOTIV (USA), and Osaka Ojo Gang (Japan) becoming fan favorites in the dance community. Contestants expressed heartfelt gratitude for the response: “It’s amazing to feel recognized for what we do, even though we come from different cultures,” one dancer shared. Another added, “Not everyone receives this level of energy and support—thank you.”
A Showcase of Masterpieces: 500M Views and Counting
One of the season’s defining moments came during the “Mega Crew Mission,” where each team delivered large-scale performances infused with national identity and storytelling. BUMSUP’s stage went viral, surpassing 10 million YouTube views within just three days and approaching 16 million by July 24. Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration and National Intangible Heritage Center even commented on the video, praising it as “heritage-level artistry.”
In addition to the mega crew performances, the show featured standout challenges like the “Hierarchy Mission,” “World of K-Pop Mission,” “Global Artist Performance,” and “Dance Film Mission,” generating numerous iconic stages. As of July 23, related videos on Mnet’s YouTube dance channel The CHOOM have surpassed 460 million collective views—further proof of the show’s massive international reach.
From Local Phenomenon to Global IP
Building on the national sensation of Street Woman Fighter Season 1 in 2021 and the expanded international participation in Season 2, World of Street Woman Fighter took the franchise fully global—in both scope and audience. Mnet assembled elite crews including AG SQUAD (AUS), BUMSUP (KOR), MOTIV (USA), Osaka Ojo Gang (JPN), RHTokyo (JPN), and ROYAL FAMILY (NZL). The show was distributed across 38 countries and regions.
Major global media outlets took notice. Forbes spotlighted the series early on, calling it “a must-watch dance competition.” Harper’s Bazaar Singapore profiled the participating dancers, while AG SQUAD’s success was featured in Australian broadcast media—highlighting the show’s expanding global resonance.
Director Choi Jung-nam reflected on the finale, saying, “I’m deeply grateful to our staff, cast, and viewers around the world who joined us on this journey. I hope you’ll continue to follow the stories of these amazing dancers.”
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