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(Street World Fighter: Directors' War)

Mnet original dance series.

Street World Fighter: Directors' War.

Here, ten choreographers have gathered...

to prove themselves as directors.

The choreographers have engraved their signature moves...

into people's minds...

through countless choreography and performances.

They will now throw themselves into the performance directing war,

where they'll go beyond competing with choreography...

and prove themselves with their production of art.

Directing and making choreography are different.

Your name being credited as a director...

is a whole different thing.

I must get my name on it no matter what.

They'll fight with their brains, not their bodies.

My brain is about to explode.

They'll fight solo, not as a crew.

The war to put their name...

on the credit as a director...

will start.

Every choreographer's dream is to be credited as a director.

I came to fight as a director.

If I lose, I'll retire.

Really? I'm the first to get eliminated?

The real battle of directors...

starts here at the Directors' Lab.

It's so pretty.

I can't close my mouth.

It feels like a dream.

In the Directors' Lab,

there are ten Directors' Rooms,

one for each director.

In the Directors' Room, their strategies...

- and responsibilities will clash. - This is hard.

My brain is fully active for 24 hours.

You need to plan smartly.

Sometimes, they'll persuade the others.

Nobody would've thought about it.

I'll pick first.

Maybe I shouldn't have let him go first.

You need to find the winning team.

It doesn't matter if I get eliminated.

If you want to win, take me.

It was ridiculous.

He was the least persuasive.

Sometimes, they need to keep their competitors in check.

Stabbed me in the back?

You can't trust anyone.

Isn't it ridiculous?

It's the space of responsibility...

where they must face their decisions until the end.

How could I lose?

Can you turn off the lights, please?

I want to quit.

This could be my last round.

The most important weapon...

for the ten choreographers to get their names...

on the credit board is...

the dancers.

In Directors' War, the dancers could become...

the choreographers' weapons.

They're fully armed with all sorts of weapons.

There's no way I can lose.

Yes! Or they could become a trap.

How can you get it wrong?

We only practiced for 15 minutes.

The choreography is too difficult.

I don't think we can learn it.

It's such a big risk.

But why?

You're not a professional.

Why do you start late?

Is it too far to run?

You can do it, so why won't you?

What do you think?

Am I wrong?

They either keep you alive...

or make you break down.

I must not have tried hard enough.

I should've worked harder.

As the leader, these dancers are relying on me.

I'm sorry.

If we meet again next time,

I'll make sure you win.

You need to bear the responsibilities.

That shows your capabilities as a director.

The number of dancers is 400.

There's no end to them.

This is fun.

This is huge!

We're dancers.

It's the Class Mission, director version.

We have Vata, who'll play the role of BADA.

Imagine I'm a director...

and think about how to place them.

Has anyone here directed more solo artists than me?

- The dancers who'll work... - You've got to be kidding me.

- with the directors... - I got chills.

- Global kid dancers. - Global kid dancers.

Direct me!

- Kid dancers? - I didn't see this coming at all.

My gosh.

He's 11. For real?

He's insane.

Some will remain as choreographers,

and some will be promoted as directors.

I must win...

if I want to avoid the Last Stage.

I could never do the Last Stage.

That's a nightmare.

Within 24 hours,

you need to prove yourself.

It's an impromptu direction battle.

Are they crazy?

Twenty-four hours is impossible.

Is this really happening?

A choreographer will be eliminated.

Can I advance?

I really can't do this.

This is really the end.

I wish I was dreaming.

Only one person will transcend...

being a choreographer and become the director.

My goal is to win.

I'll engrave my name on it.

Who will become the one choreographer...

that will mark their name as a director?

The winning director will get the right to direct...

the opening stage of a global awards show,

directing grant,

and a refresh trip...

to recharge themselves after the fierce battle.

World-class choreographers'...

unprecedented credit war starts.

I don't think I can lose to anyone.

Ready,

fight.

(Street World Fighter: Directors' War)

("Royalty" performed by Yoon Mi Rae and Tiger JK)

(Street World Fighter: Directors' War)

(Street World Fighter: Directors' War)

(Street World Fighter: Directors' War)

Okay.

It's important to show your energy.

When I want to show my energy, I wear gloves.

Nobody can beat my ribbon energy.

It's different from "Street Woman Fighter" I know of.

Simeez...

is back with light pink.

(Queen is back.)

It's so pretty.

No!

I hate this!

I need to put this on again? Okay.

I do feel a bit pressured.

I was always with the members of La Chica...

on the pink chair.

But I'm here on my own.

Forget about Simeez who was the youngest member.

I'm already reborn as the golden director.

I'm working as a choreographer and a director.

My specialty as a choreographer is heels dance.

I made the heels myself. Cute, right?

Nowadays, I'm working as IVE's performance director.

Lollapalooza, award shows, concerts,

and the overall performance.

I'm good at making conceptual stages.

A performance director isn't a choreography director.

Deciding a concept, stage directing,

stage designing, dancer arrangements, and lighting.

You oversee everything.

You can't have a directors' war without me.

I've sharpened my claws for five years.

I'll show them.

I'm making my entry.

I've walked in myself.

"Directors' Square? Directors' Room?"

(A grand entrance)

My gosh!

It's so pretty.

Gosh, okay.

This is better than my house.

There were ten rooms...

with each director's unique signature color.

We have separate spaces.

You can have meetings and talk.

They made it look like a studio to match the director concept.

We need to plan out the formations and concepts.

The first thing you do as a director...

is buying a laptop and a tablet.

You need to draw a lot...

and monitor performances on a big screen.

A board makes it easy to see the formation.

I write down ideas and develop them like I write a diary.

Directors are all about brains.

My brain is about to explode.

Do you not see my hair falling?

No, this...

(Sighing)

(Screaming)

What should I do with this?

Simeez.

My gosh.

You can see everything.

We'd be keeping each other in check.

(Getting ready)

I'll make one round.

I need to see.

Yellow.

JEONG MIN JUN.

Okay, Renan.

All the prominent choreographers and directors have joined,

which made me feel intimidated.

Let's see who'll join.

It's BADA.

Koo Young is joining?

I expected INGYOO.

NaiN...

It'll be a good chance for her to gain a lot of experience.

It's my chance to climb higher.

If I'm dancing myself,

I can definitely win.

But this isn't "Street Woman Fighter."

BADA is more of a dancer.

I won't lose in terms of mega crew performance.

I don't know if she'll be able to do the missions...

other than the mega crew performance.

Kasper...

I think he's a bit slow to catch up to the trend.

They'll be beneath me.

Who's that?

Who is it? JEONG MIN JUN?

I haven't heard of him.

There are so many things I can show.

I'm definitely confident.

We'll be fighting using our skills.

We'll found out.

I'm finally here. Let's do this.

(The second choreographer full of nerves enters.)

"Street World Fighter: Directors' War."

Someone's here.

(He exhales in awe...)

(and inhales in shock.)

It's BABYZOO.

BABYZOO came.

He's a prominent choreographer...

with unique experiences.

Hello, I'm BABYZOO, a choreographer.

I was a battler,

so I'm exceptionally competitive.

My specialty is waacking.

I went to a dance battle almost once every week.

He's one of the most experienced battlers in Korea.

(Yoon Ji)

I placed 1st and 2nd countless times.

I take pride in it.

I thought he was only good at dance battles.

He's stealing our jobs.

Making use of my specialty,

I make many signature moves with my hands.

Dynamic and powerful.

Girl groups, boy groups, and co-ed groups.

I do a variety of things.

He's improved even more since he worked with ALLDAY PROJECT.

He only started directing recently.

He's a rookie.

I'll call myself a super rookie.

Given his personality,

he wouldn't join if he wasn't aiming to win.

Yes, I want to win.

I'm very confident. I want to show everything.

I want everyone to be wary of me.

He's still like a junior.

Lack of experience?

I'm not exactly wary of him.

Is there anyone...

you're wary of?

Who I'm wary of?

Simeez has directed...

very feminine artists.

Will she be able to direct male artists?

I could beat her in that regard.

Everyone is my competitor,

but especially...

NaiN?

- NaiN. - I'm wary of her.

Because we kept working on the same projects recently.

(The choreographer who makes the super rookie become wary of)

Hello. I'm NaiN, a choreographer.

(The leader of TURNS, NaiN)

(TURNS won "Street Dance Girls Fighter.")

It gave me the boost...

to grow a lot faster than others.

I have the most experience among those my age.

She's good at hip concepts.

She can do powerful moves too.

She makes feminine choreography too.

She's good at everything cheeky.

I can choreograph differently for different songs.

Her best output is "Golden."

She shook up the whole K-pop choreography industry.

I directed Macy's in the USA.

Switching between performances and K-pop choreography.

She's a rising young director.

I'm in charge of Hearts2Hearts.

Experience and age aren't always proportional to skills.

I'll show you.

Hold on. What's this?

It's NaiN.

Who's here?

Jo Na In, my rival, has arrived.

- Let's do this. - As a friendly rival,

I'm preparing myself thoroughly.

NaiN.

Why are you here?

Our projects overlapped so much.

It was always NaiN and BABYZOO or BABYZOO and NaiN.

If I'd worked on ALLDAY PROJECT, I would've done better.

- Why are you here? - I feel awkward.

- Why are you here? - I can't do this.

- Go home now. - I really can't do this.

I'll use this chance to beat him once and for all.

- You're so... - I'll definitely win.

As I expected, NaiN and BABYZOO...

are all geared up.

Seeing them here is nice,

but I hate it at the same time.

"The director who'll lead the generational change..."

"is me."

This is important. "I'm scared."

Is there anyone you didn't want to meet on the show?

(Thinking)

INGYOO.

He left a very strong impression with how tough he talks...

on "Street Man Fighter,"

so I was scared.

("Street Man Fighter's" official villain)

He is scary, and so is his dancing.

Nobody welcomes me

Oh, yes.

Directors' War, what will my fate be like?

I'm INGYOO, a choreographer.

I lead WE DEM BOYZ.

They're the first dance crew any artist would go to.

INGYOO is the trendiest dancer.

The heart of WE DEM BOYZ is INGYOO.

He has insane skills.

NCT...

RIIZE...

He's optimized for boy groups.

When I think about Jennie,

all I can think of is INGYOO.

(The choreographer of "like JENNIE")

I have good achievements as a choreographer.

INGYOO is a really good director.

Let's go!

Last year-end awards show. Was it MMA?

It was so cool.

Golden Disc Awards. It was sensational.

He's established himself as a director.

It looks like a piece of painting,

and you see the amazing dance next.

It worked out. It was rewarding for sure.

I have good sense and gut feelings, so I'm confident.

I can assure you...

that the others here would want to get directed by me.

Everyone!

Let's have fun!

But...

No matter who choreographed it,

"like JENNIE" would've been a hit, you know.

He's lucky.

The rooms are transparent.

(Glancing)

(Glancing)

INGYOO and Kasper?

The artists they worked with overlap quite a lot.

TAEMIN, for one.

(Their works with SM Entertainment's artists stand out.)

Kasper should join for sure.

TAEMIN, BAEKHYUN,

and SHINee. He's created many masterpieces with them.

NCT, RIIZE, and aespa for me.

The current SM boy groups' director...

and SM's director in its early stage, Kasper.

It'll be brutal.

Who do you think works most with SM Entertainment?

I think WE DEM BOYZ works with them a lot.

But he's acting too cocky.

I'd say I'm pretty good at making...

good choreography.

I'll start acting cocky from now.

There are many fake directors.

We should filter out those.

(Kasper)

Is there a unique experience you have?

- Me? - Yes.

As of now,

it'd be Coachella.

Coachella!

Directing a Coachella performance is all directors' dream.

He was the first K-pop male solo artist...

to perform at Coachella.

And I directed the performance.

The fact that you have your name credited...

as a director for the show which the whole world tunes into...

means you've reached the peak.

For me,

I control...

the special effects, lighting, set,

in-house volume, set list, title, and so on.

The solo concerts were very well-received too.

I'm more confident in performances, concerts, and stages.

I'll show you what a true director is.

Amazing.

Someone arrived.

Someone has arrived.

Renan has arrived.

My gosh.

Is it Renan?

Renan and I take up...

most of K-pop girl group choreography.

I think we're top two.

This is amazing.

Hello. I'm Renan, a choreographer from Japan.

She makes really good girl group choreography.

The "Armageddon" choreography was sensational.

(The finger wave of "Armageddon" by aespa)

Very unique.

She makes original choreography.

aespa, one of the most popular groups.

I first worked with them on the MMA performance,

and it was so well-received.

Since then, I've been working with them...

on their awards show performances, concerts, and so on.

I know La Chica and Renan...

have worked on the same projects many times.

Mostly with aespa's songs.

"Whiplash" and "LEMONADE."

Who owns "Whiplash?"

"Whiplash?"

This is La Chica's move, right?

It's this for "Whiplash."

This is the highlight.

Many people remember it as La Chica's dance.

But...

I choreographed 80 percent of it.

Another neck-grabbing move,

KARINA's intro,

and the "super GISELLE time" at the end.

I made 80 percent of it.

I felt very wronged.

Renan choreographed way more of the song than La Chica.

But the highlight was La Chica's.

"Whoever made the highlight owns it." This is what people think.

So Renan must feel very disappointed.

What can we do? Everyone is dancing this.

We took the highlight.

They need to decide whose name should be credited first.

(Getting his popcorn ready)

Both of them are such formidable opponents,

so I'm scared.

(Opening the door)

- Hello. - Hello.

The rivals have met.

You're now seeing the meeting of two rivals.

You look stunning.

- Seriously. As expected of you. - It's a pink room.

You look stunning.

Thank you.

You look stunning.

My gosh.

They're wary of each other.

They're smiling, but you know what's going on.

(A strange tension between them)

- You look stunning. - Since we've met here,

we should have a proper battle.

Since we're fighting as directors, I'm very confident.

I'm rather wary of Renan as a director.

Their rooms are next to each other.

Who will be next?

(The next choreographer strides in, showing off her outstanding height.)

My gosh.

It's been so long since I last saw this.

I'm walking up the stairs for the first time in a while.

BEBE, I miss you guys.

I come from the winning crew, which weighs heavily on me.

So I was very resolute.

Congratulations, BEBE!

The leader of BEBE,

the winning crew of "Street Woman Fighter 2."

Hello, I'm BADA, a choreographer.

She's the wannabe of many idol singers.

A lot of idol singers want to film a dance challenge with her.

She has long, powerful arms and legs,

and she looks so cool when she dances.

She really stands out when she dances.

So she's loved by many artists.

I'm probably the most influential choreographer and director.

My ambition as a director grew recently.

For "Rover," I took part as the director,

the film director,

and the stage production.

I directed the whole of KAI's concert.

I wanted the performances to be immersive.

I probably have less experience as a director than the rest,

but you better be wary of me.

I'll prove why all the artists chose me...

as their director.

This is so cool.

It's BADA.

(Everyone welcomes BADA.)

Hi, BADA.

(She is just fascinated.)

Hello, BADA.

You're a pink princess today.

Yes, I made everything pink.

You're a present.

I'm Orange BABYZOO.

Nice to see you.

- How have you been? - Good.

(Hi, INGYOO.)

I really respect BADA as a dancer.

She's a top-tier dancer.

Director BADA?

More like a star dancer.

I'm not afraid of her as a director.

She's just a star dancer.

BADA, let's do this.

To call her a director...

She just works with KAI.

Did she do an incredible job of stage directing...

Unless she showed off her skills as a dancer,

the overall stage layout and setup...

were messy.

The first thing I see is "winner."

I had the honor of winning.

What's the point of showing it off?

It's faster to show your skills.

Being a good dancer doesn't make you a good director.

It's about brains, not body.

She won't be a match for me.

This time again,

I'll show you...

how good of a director I can be, not just as BEBE...

and win.

(Who's next?)

Oh, dear.

It's all...

It's so pretty.

I checked if I could turn well.

(She even checks the floor. Who is she?)

You feel overwhelmed.

She's the best contemporary choreographer.

She really shows what it means to speak with your body.

I'm the founder and director of COME HERE.

I'm Hash, a choreographer.

COME HERE specializes in mega crew performance.

It's the one-and-only team, which nobody can copy.

(During the choreographer lineup reveal)

I got chills.

I respect her so much.

She's world class. Her results say it all.

It's the biggest competition.

She won awards both in Korea and overseas.

Not once did I miss an award.

The biggest achievement is...

"America's Got Talent."

It's a global show.

They're on another level.

She's good at making moves that impress people.

Perfect synchronization and artistic movements.

Mega crew is Hash.

I have no limits.

Skill-wise,

I think I'm the best.

A trophy display shelf I made.

Hash has a very dense career.

I'm quite curious about JEONG MIN JUN.

I know almost nothing about him.

(Amazed)

This is cool.

Hello.

Hello.

(Skipping)

(The booth at the entrance stands out to him.)

(He enters smoothly as if lured by it.)

I'd look around, but I could never actually buy it.

Look at this.

(Suddenly engrossed in shopping)

Pretty, right?

(During the choreographer lineup reveal)

The Stories is here.

(Very shocked)

The Stories is joining?

Of course I know. They won the overseas competition.

Two years in a row.

Yes.

In terms of stage,

I think they're neck and neck.

COME HERE and The Stories.

They take part in every competition.

Kalvin Kim, their leader, wound join, right?

The soft bear of the amazing team.

Kalvin?

(And the hidden champion of the victory)

He's really good...

What?

What?

(Who is he?)

Who is he?

JEONG MIN JUN?

I don't know him.

Born in 2004.

Why did you pick him? I'm curious.

Things are starting to get boring.

Hello.

I'm on my way to becoming a rising star.

I'm the co-director of The Stories,

JEONG MIN JUN.

I was born in 2004.

In 2024, for VIBE,

I took part as a section choreographer and won.

For the second time we participated, I took part as a co-director.

We won twice.

The first Koreans to win.

It's the best career.

Only MIN JUN can change the game.

I have the skills...

in staging, directing, and overseeing the dancers.

They clearly trusted my skills.

I'm the next-generation director.

(Pause)

Hello.

(All eyes on him)

(He hides himself next to the wall as he walks in awkwardly.)

He's so young. What can he show us?

(His mouth gets dry.)

I'm too nervous. What do I do?

Hello.

(Staring)

Main director and co-director are very different, actually.

He must be the weakest among us.

All he has is his youth.

Hello. (The youngest isn't done with his greeting tour.)

A crew member came to represent his crew, not the leader.

I think he's weak.

I'll have to see what he does.

- Hello. - Hi.

He's a choreographer, basically. Not a director.

He must be grateful to have this opportunity.

He'll learn a lot from here.

What I felt was...

that it's so competitive.

You can't smile and act friendly.

(Gulping)

Actually, I'm not that intimidated.

If you put K-pop choreography...

against choreography meant for competitions,

the competition choreography will win without a doubt.

I should win.

Who hasn't arrived yet?

Just Koo Young.

For directing, you can't ignore the database you've built.

He probably has the most data.

Why are you joining?

He is joining, after all.

Back Koo Young is a legend.

You can't leave him out in a battle of directors.

Hello.

I'm Back Koo Young, a choreographer for 24 years.

"Twenty-four years?"

That's more years than my age.

Experience-wise, nobody can beat him.

He was the core of SM Entertainment's performance.

Every SM Entertainment artist from that time...

was directed by Koo Young.

When I was in SM, I directed all the awards show stages too.

He's up here.

The textbook example of boy groups.

On "Road to Kingdom,"

I saw how he made THE BOYZ popular with his directing.

His work is extremely high quality.

(Koo Young led THE BOYZ to their victory and heyday.)

I became THE BOYZ's director...

and directed ZENERATION Two.

He makes incredible use of the stage.

He's very experienced.

He caused a big impact performance-wise...

and led the changes. Nobody can deny that.

I'm good, obviously. I've been doing this for so long.

It's different from unwarranted confidence.

(The last person to enter Directors' Lab is Back Koo Young.)

(Koo Young came back.)

Hello.

Hello, Koo Young.

The veteran has arrived.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello, Koo Young.

Brother.

It's been a while.

- Are you going to win? - I must win.

Aren't you all here to win?

This is the beginning.

This is the ultimate war of the champions.

Regardless of gender,

in here, it's a battle fought purely on a director's skills.

And seeing all these top-tier...

choreographers and directors gathered in one place,

I was overwhelmed.

Someone will keep proving themselves here, right?

And I need to show what I've got too.

I'll destroy them all if anyone messes with me.

I have to compete against other choreographers.

When it's time, I've got to do it right like they do.

These spaces are quite exposed, with all this glass.

It's really...

That scared me.

What?

What was that?

(A siren echoes throughout the entire square.)

- What is it? - Emergency.

(What is it?)

Emergency.

What is going on?

Oh, dear.

(Please come out to the square now.)

"Please come out to the square now."

Come out to the square?

I'll head out then.

Okay. Let's go.

Emergency.

(The 10 choreographers gather in the square.)

What's going on? I felt a bit anxious.

My goodness.

Seeing each other out in the open,

I was really terrified.

This is insane.

All the top-tier choreographers...

and directors are brought together.

So I got a bit intimidated.

I guessed what mission it would be, but at the same time, I had no clue.

I thought that I shouldn't let my guard down for a single moment.

(What?)

This is amazing!

- You look so cool. - You look so cool.

You look great.

A directing war where choreographers battle through masterworks,

going beyond performances.

Hello, I am Sung Hanbin, the MC for the Mnet original dance series,

Street World Fighter: Directors' War.

A stage where the outcome is decided...

not under a crew's name, but by a single individual.

In every mission,

the choreographers will compete for one exclusive spot.

My goodness.

That is the Director Credit,

naming the ultimate master of the performance.

Credit Board?

The Credit Board is...

where the name of the sole director who claims the final performance...

along with the choreographers...

who brought it to life together will be recorded.

So the credits are written differently.

They're under different names.

Putting a choreographer's name below the director...

really hurts your pride.

That's so cruel.

It means you might just create the choreography...

and get completely cut off from directing.

Exactly.

The dance scene is...

really sensitive about credits.

The order of names changes depending on the level of contribution.

The director's name is put front in big, bold letters,

and below that, the choreographers are written in smaller print.

Wouldn't you want your name written in the bigger spot?

I came here for a directors' battle, so I have to become the director.

We're already doing the choreography work anyway.

I'm confident about getting on the Director Credit.

I've always had my name go up there.

I thought, "That's mine." And at the same time,

I knew I had to take it no matter what.

I must become the director, no matter what.

I was a born director.

In this place, both skill and outcome are...

proven by whether your name remains or disappears.

- Why are you doing this? - Gosh, seriously...

This is too harsh.

Now they're just deleting our names.

(Flustered)

This is interesting.

They really know how to get on our nerves.

Everyone here came to be a director.

So they're provoking us like this?

They try to hurt our pride like this?

They know exactly what triggers us.

Darn it.

And the first directing mission to kick it all off.

The 1-on-1 Signature Mission.

What does that mean?

Are we battling with our own signature performances?

It's a 1-on-1 battle.

The 1-on-1 Signature Mission...

consists of a two-stage battle.

The first stage is the Signature Choreography Takeover Match.

A takeover match?

So we steal it.

The signature choreography match...

is a face-off where you recreate your opponent's signature moves...

to steal their original signature choreography.

The winning choreographer keeps their own signature choreography...

and seizes their opponent's.

The losing choreographer loses their own signature choreography...

and must prepare for the next round using the version...

recreated by their opponent.

- I knew it. - My goodness.

That's really cruel.

I lose my signature moves?

- Yes, you lose it. - That's it.

I lose it? It's deleted?

My "Love Shot" choreography gets wiped out?

I can't even imagine that.

Who would ever want my hard work to go down the drain?

I definitely have to win this.

However, winning the signature choreography match...

does not mean you become the final director.

(What?)

My goodness.

What else is there?

The two choreographers will determine...

the ultimate winner of each matchup through the Last Run.

Last Run?

Why are there so many hurdles to clear to become the director?

The Last Run is a showdown where choreographers compete...

with a fully realized masterwork,

utilizing dancers to direct moves and formation...

based on the choreography decided in the takeover match.

The choreographer who wins the Last Run...

will have their name listed as a director in the credits...

and perform the performance before an audience.

And the losing choreographer fails to claim the director credit,

and their performance will vanish right away.

- My goodness. - It's so brutal.

It will vanish?

Then what happens to the dancers who practice with us?

If that happens, I don't think I could ever show my face again.

I'm fine, but I feel bad that you guys are heartbroken.

Everyone puts a lot of effort into this performance,

so working so hard for it...

only to say, as a director, "We can't go on stage..."

My goodness.

I think it would bring such crushing disappointment...

to the dancers who trusted and followed only me.

If it actually happens, I'll have a mental breakdown.

If I can't bring the performance to the stage...

I never want to let the situation happen.

The most crucial directing element in the 1-on-1 Signature Mission...

is none other than...

the number of dancers.

- What does that mean? - The number of dancers?

Do we need to gather a lot of dancers?

So it's a mega crew performance from the start?

I know.

A mega crew performance from the beginning.

We will now reveal the number of dancers...

for this mission.

- Please. - Please.

Please let it be under 100 people.

Stop it!

- Stop! - Stop!

Stop it!

- Stop! - What?

(They can't believe their eyes.)

What?

(Just how high is that number going?)

What?

(No way.)

What?

It's 400 people?

Does it make sense that we need 400 dancers?

I couldn't believe it, so I kept looking at the number.

Doing a mega crew performance right from the start fazed me.

This must be a lie.

There's no way they gathered 400 people.

So, 400 dancers are coming here?

My gosh. That scared me.

The production scale just got massive.

It's kind of terrifying.

It's AI, right?

Are they standing outside?

This is the hallway.

Please head out to the lobby now...

- to check the dancers' profiles. - This is crazy.

- What? - Let's go.

- Hey, let's go. - Are they standing out there?

Let's just go and see.

- They're here now? - Let's go.

- Let's just go. - It's insane.

(With no time to process the shock, the choreographers rush out.)

We need to check the dancers' profiles.

(Moving outside to check the dancers' profiles)

- Unbelievable. - There are a lot.

It's 400 people.

I thought it was an AI-generated image.

The scale is insane.

Unbelievable.

It's endless.

no:ze? Vata?

- no:ze? - no:ze?

- It's Vata. - Seriously?

- Is Shuri coming? - Shuri is coming as well?

For a director, which players...

and which dancers you work with is crucial.

Since this mission is a mega crew performance,

those with extensive experience in award shows or mega crew work...

will probably have an advantage.

I definitely want dancers whose main genre is choreography.

There's a huge difference between those with...

competition experience and those without.

Rather than a preferred genre,

I like dancers who have distinct character.

What matters is that the dancer has star quality.

I want someone who masters many genres or has a broad spectrum.

- Is Jinwoo coming? - My goodness.

I'll bring Jinwoo.

I'll take him with me.

- No, he's mine. - I'll bring him.

I consider the mega crew mission itself to be the highlight.

There's a beauty only large-scale performances can deliver.

And we're doing that from Episode One? Awesome.

With 400 dancers?

I'm confident.

I'm a little nervous.

Just how far can I really go?

I want to hear people say, "Whatever Koo Young creates is..."

"a true work of art and a masterpiece."

This mission is a battle to prove performances...

that transcend signature styles through directing.

And depending on the outcome, you may remain...

merely a choreographer,

or you may earn your name on the Director Credit.

But what's crucial is that...

your fate can completely change depending on whom you face.

The 1-on-1 Signature Mission.

You've already evaluated each other's skills in pre-shoots,

and all the matchups are set.

I guess they're revealing them now.

Oh, no!

We will now reveal...

the choreographers for the first matchup.

My goodness!

- Oh, no! - What do we do?

Let's go!

- I'm so nervous. - Who would it be?

(Smiling)

Simeez.

Who do you think you'll go up against?

No matter who I face, I'm confident.

Simeez has that distinct look in her eyes.

That gaze.

- Seriously. - It's really scary.

She is on another level.

She's a professional.

She has plenty of experience too.

That feels pretty good to hear.

But...

when I watched "Street Woman Fighter,"

I didn't really feel that La Chica was a skilled crew.

(She mentioned...)

(La Chica?)

I came in thinking, "No one would dare belittle La Chica."

So people actually criticize the greatest achievement...

and biggest pride of my life.

I know La Chica's choreography,

but what is Simeez's choreography?

What kind of nonsense is that now?

I've seen La Chica in the credits, but I've never seen Simeez.

How many solo pieces has she even done on her own?

That sounds scary.

Probably way more than you.

She's shown her capability as a team rather than as an individual.

If I had three heads working together,

I feel like I could make as many as I wanted.

(Eyes shaking)

Is it okay to say things like that?

It's just ridiculous.

Honestly, you've got to admit what's true.

This is a battle you fight alone.

I don't think...

Simeez will even be my competitor.

I don't think Simeez will even be my competitor.

This is absurd.

(I can't watch this.)

This is brutal.

I'm curious to see just how much she can pull off on her own here.

She looks dead serious right now.

She looked completely furious.

What do we do?

I've never seen anyone ask me a question like that.

It feels like they don't know a single thing about me.

I'm going to show them what I've got this time.

The matchup I want to see is...

Simeez and Renan.

The two have had quite a lot of overlapping work.

Renan and Simeez.

Simeez and Renan.

Should we call it a rival match?

I think it will be a big match.

Since the two choreographed "Whiplash" together...

They already have a history of competing with each other.

The Grand Prize Choreographer of the Year goes...

to La Chica's "Whiplash."

With "Whiplash," La Chica won...

the Grand Prize Choreographer of the Year.

- What about it? - But...

about 80 percent of "Whiplash" was my choreography.

Wouldn't it have been right for me to win the award?

I just can't understand it even now.

Then you should've done a better job creating the point choreography.

Even if she did 80 percent of the work,

the point choreography was La Chica's.

This is La Chica's choreography.

When you think of "Whiplash," this is the move.

"Whiplash." The Neck Hernia Dance.

You have to admit what's true.

What can you do? We took the killing part.

I felt deeply wronged.

I taught all the lessons, and I went to the music video shoot.

That's true.

- I went to the broadcast promotion. - She's right.

And I directed everything when filming the practice video.

I went to all the TV shows too.

That's true.

She must have felt pretty wronged.

It definitely was a situation where Renan would feel wronged.

When you get pushed aside just because of the chorus part...

When the spotlight is stolen away because of the point choreography.

That's when I get the most furious.

I cried after that award ceremony was over.

She cried because of us?

That feeling of being wronged lingered for a long time.

Renan did all the hard work,

but La Chica took all the fame.

I acknowledge Renan's contribution.

And it's true that we took the fame.

But honestly,

what comes to your mind when you think of "Whiplash?"

(They perform the Neck Hernia Dance right away.)

(What can you do about it?)

I'm just so mad.

It was the first time I'd ever seen that venomous look on Renan's face.

It kept burning up inside me.

The anger is still lingering.

We need to go head-to-head. I'm confident.

She's confident?

I am confident too.

Let's get it!

(A big match)

- It will be fun. - It's a big match.

This is a matchup where no one can predict who will win.

In the 1-on-1 Signature Mission,

I bet Renan will win.

It was just funny.

I'm definitely going to win.

Where she truly shines is the killing part.

She knows how to nail the key points.

She's good at creating choreography that grabs your focus.

I'm confident when it comes to point choreography.

But... (But?)

Aside from that, when I think of Renan's choreography,

nothing comes to mind other than the point moves.

(That's harsh.)

(What did you say?)

Can you even make point moves?

(Shocked)

Renan only has point moves and nothing else.

Renan feels like a bedroom choreographer.

Isn't she just a closet dancer?

A closet dancer? That's just too harsh.

(Walking on eggshells)

She just moves within 3.3m².

She goes like this.

(She moves only her upper body like this.)

A dance performed purely in a 3.3m² space.

That was really offensive.

Doing all the moves in one spot like this.

Or doing all the moves in shoulders?

It would be well-suited for short-form content, then.

(Frozen)

(Shocked)

I couldn't maintain a poker face at all.

But that's true.

(Giving up on watching)

(Brutal)

I thought the two of them would get into a fight.

They might actually end up fighting.

(Amidst the chilling tension,)

(Renan suddenly grabs the mic.)

What?

But can you come up...

with so many highlights?

Of course I can.

I can make way more.

That's totally triggering her.

It was boiling up like crazy inside of me.

Both of them are fired up right now.

This is a full-on turf war.

I can make great choreography...

no matter the size of the space.

I can do everything.

I have to show them what I'm capable of.

I'll take this battle on for real.

My pride and career are on the line.

I can definitely win.

I will definitely do better.

Who will manage to defend their signature moves until the end?

Moving on, we will reveal the choreographers...

for the next 1-on-1 Signature Mission matchup.

(Nervous)

This isn't the time for me to be laughing.

I feel like it's going to be Koo Young.

(The choreographer for the second matchup: Back Koo Young)

- My goodness. - I knew it.

I need earplugs.

What had to come has finally arrived.

Actually, Koo Young is someone who could be here as a judge.

The Father of K-pop.

Back Koo Young as a choreographer?

He is a legend.

INGYOO, what's with you?

(Giggling)

When it comes to directing, he's built up a monstrous amount of data.

He probably has the most data out of anyone.

(Back Koo Young's choreography and directing portfolio)

He has 24 years of experience.

That's more years than my age.

(24 years of career experience, 23 years of age)

I don't think anyone can disregard Koo Young's seasoned experience.

An unrivaled style.

- He's the one and only. - Right.

But honestly,

it feels like...

older-style moves show...

in Back Koo Young's work.

Since he's been doing this for so long anyway,

his vibe might not really align...

with what young people choreograph these days.

(Uncomfortable)

Darn it.

There are certain trends that young people talk about.

If we compete on trends,

I'm not sure if he can express that well.

My goodness.

Hang on.

I found that pretty absurd.

When I look back at...

whether other choreographers showed anything fresh,

none of it matches what I've done.

Back Koo Young definitely has his own generation...

and signature style,

but there's a repetitive vibe to his choreography.

The expression feels a bit too serious and heavy.

It's tough and stiff.

(This is driving me crazy.)

But saying that just proves they haven't seen all my work...

and don't know who I am.

(Walking on eggshells)

I've seen a lot of his past work,

but I can't really recall...

what he's worked on recently.

My goodness.

It seems NaiN has been running forward with tunnel vision,

unaware of what people around her are doing.

I'm not at a level where I need to brag...

about doing this and that right now.

It feels like TV appearances...

have become his main focus rather than creating choreography.

While some people keep...

dancing passionately even after appearing on TV,

others completely pivot toward the TV appearances.

Unbelievable.

Actually, most TV shows...

invite me as a judge.

If just anyone could do it,

they would be the ones doing it.

I believe being a choreographer has its prime time.

It feels like his lifespan...

as a choreographer has...

somewhat run out.

(Shocked)

It has somewhat run out.

(Hang on.)

It's not like that.

This time it wasn't INGYOO, but BABYZOO, who was the sniper.

That's the most shocking part.

Is this a battle challenge?

Should I accept it?

So this is a battle of directing and choreographing.

I do wonder if he can balance...

both of those aspects properly.

When it comes to directing skills shown through dance,

I'm not sure if he can deliver versatile formations...

without relying on props or camera work.

Hey.

She's young, so she has such narrow vision.

Hang on.

Back Koo Young versus him?

This is going to be so much fun.

- The two of them have worked a lot. - Who was it?

I used to take him everywhere...

- like my personal keychain. - Really?

I want to see the two of them go head-to-head for once.

My goodness!

This is fun.

After all, they have worked together for a long time.

- Hello. - Hello.

(Choreographer Back Koo Young's right-hand man)

(Choreographer Kasper)

Back Koo Young's number one discovery.

Back in the day, I was his keychain guy.

(Voluntarily exposing his own past)

Kasper is also famous...

as a defining choreographer...

for SM Entertainment.

He's amazing, but...

When it comes to EXO, it's Back Koo Young.

(Shocked)

(Let me see.)

Koo Young was the main director,

and Kasper was the sub-director or choreographer.

When you think about whether the EXO members...

relied more on Kasper or Koo Young,

it was obviously Koo Young.

Please stop.

But then again, you can never discount experience.

He's experienced indeed.

But does Kasper have his signature moves?

Is there anything?

This is no joke.

After all, the artists he worked with weren't rookies...

but seasoned performers with tons of experience.

There isn't really anyone else other than them.

My goodness. How scary.

He might be weak when it comes to directing rookie idols.

My goodness.

I received tons of requests for current-generation idol...

choreography and dance challenges,

but I turned them down.

I was too busy pouring my energy into TAEMIN and BAEKHYUN.

We don't know how it will turn out if that's true.

But frankly speaking,

Kasper isn't a choreographer the scene is seeking after.

(Kasper isn't a choreographer the scene is seeking after.)

(Tilting his head)

Did I hear that wrong?

I'm so scared.

Calling him a choreographer who's sought after for lead tracks...

feels a bit of a stretch.

He only worked on B-side tracks.

The lead tracks like "Danger" by TAEMIN were done by Ian Eastwood.

"Move" was also done by Sugawara Koharu.

"Don't Call Me" by SHINee carries Kasper's signature color.

But it didn't become a massive hit.

This is serious.

I'm really scared.

He has skill,

identity, and a category of his own,

but there's a reason why he never became mainstream.

That's a really sensitive subject.

What do we do?

I wanted to escape that room.

Can I be honest with you?

I consider that kind of talk to be very arrogant.

That means he has far too narrow a perspective.

Choreography matters,

but this is a battle fought especially through directing.

Directing means looking at the big picture,

staging it, and commanding the whole work.

But it seems he knows very little about that aspect.

I think we should filter guys like that out.

I want to show him what a true director really is.

Back Koo Young versus Kasper.

It's a battle of brothers.

The two went through thick and thin together for years,

so they share many overlapping titles.

They have so much experience.

This is the matchup I looked forward to the most.

Since they know each other best,

this battle is bound to be even fiercer.

Now it's an unavoidable clash.

I'm not sure what it is, but I think...

everyone is more curious about what I'll bring to the table.

Whatever comes out,

I believe it's going to be great.

It is different from mere reckless confidence.

Because I have everything I've built up so far,

I want to prove it.

I'll craft something as fresh and distinct...

from the original choreography as possible...

and give it everything I've got.

Moving on, I will reveal the next matchup.

Who would it be?

(Nervous)

I'm so nervous.

It's finally happening.

(It's MIN JUN.)

(His mouth is drying up.)

He's here representing The Stories.

Coming from the competition scene,

he gave off a different vibe.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of potential he'll show.

I feel like the others probably paired me up with MIN JUN.

MIN JUN?

He should go against Hash.

They're crews that are always competing in tournaments.

They have so much experience in mega crew performances.

Competition teams should battle against each other.

Hash definitely has to face MIN JUN.

Let the competition crews clash to see who is number one.

It can't be helped, Hash.

I look forward to it.

It looks like this place will soon turn into a live competition arena.

Let's go!

The mega crew performances.

This is going to be fun.

I wanted to go up against Hash once.

Should we call it a rival match?

MIN JUN stands no chance against me.

MIN JUN is probably terrified of me.

The Stories is famous.

But MIN JUN is...

The Stories!

(The hidden hero behind the championship)

What?

(Flustered)

(Avoiding...)

(eye contact)

Who? JEONG MIN JUN?

I've never heard of him before.

(Surprised)

JEONG MIN JUN?

Why didn't they bring in Kalvin?

I'm starting to lose interest.

(The room turns cold from the barbed remarks.)

It hurt my pride.

So I'm not that famous.

I don't think he's a director.

I've never seen him direct a project.

The director of The Stories is Kalvin.

I'm the co-director of The Stories.

I am confident in directing large-scale crews.

Co-director?

(Smirking)

That's a position where anyone can be replaced at any moment.

(Shocked)

(Annoyed)

It felt like he's just an underdog that a TV show needs.

That's true. (Glaring)

It just means he directed a small segment of it.

That makes him a choreographer,

not a director.

There are people who can't tell the difference...

between a segment choreographer and a director.

That's not a director, buddy.

(That's not a director, buddy.)

(On pins and needles)

(Sighing)

Then what does being a director even mean?

I've already earned recognition at world-class competitions.

It felt like they were looking down on me,

so I was annoyed.

Not being recognized as a director right from the start...

could feel offensive.

He might have directing skills.

Still, he stands no chance against me.

(COME HERE, the powerhouse of offline competitions)

Hash is coming up.

I love Hash so much.

I love her.

Right after watching COME HERE's performance,

I followed Hash on social media.

(Pretty impressive)

She's so popular.

I love to hear the compliments.

When the music needs an explosive climax...

"My goodness!"

"How on earth does she pull it off like this?"

"How can she create such a breathtaking spectacle?"

She's on a different level.

It's unbelievable.

It's even more insane in person.

I always look up to her with pure admiration.

That's a mega crew performance.

They showered her with much praise, so I felt small.

Anyone would be surprised.

When it comes to running the mega crew,

I have nothing to say.

I believe she's a great director.

He recognizes my talent.

It makes me proud.

Hash is good, but...

She's good,

but does her work have enough charm?

It started again.

There's a performance made for a competition.

Dancers are perfect. Composition is perfect.

But just 1 thing. It lacks that 1 last thing.

It's a criticism I won't accept.

Perhaps she hasn't paid attention to my performance.

If my performance doesn't have the charm,

I don't know what performance does.

I'm not sure if she is able to come up with the moves...

that are fun and easy to follow.

The point that makes people amazed is quite different.

Her dances aren't for everyone.

(Her dances aren't for everyone.)

(Getting upset)

That must bother her a ton.

People won't watch if it's boring.

They won't watch if the dance doesn't have the charm.

I think her performance lacked that.

We do a lot of difficult moves.

We haven't been crowd-pleasing,

but we're here to break that.

Making the crowd understand her dance...

would be the key to this match.

This is hard.

MIN JUN versus Hash?

Wouldn't I win?

I must win.

Goodness.

(It's fun to watch.)

They're on fire.

Hash is someone...

I must beat.

I joined this competition to beat her.

You've got some nerve.

Compared to the young co-director,

the original director,

the one with experience would do far better.

Hash will crush it.

If we compare The Stories and COME HERE,

they are both very strong.

But this is the directors' war.

I think MIN JUN will get completely crushed.

He will learn a lot through it.

My goodness.

I think he will be the first to go home.

(I think he will be the first to go home.)

That's too harsh.

That's so mean.

(Bothered)

I saw it coming.

Has he ever proven himself...

as the director?

I'm just...

worried about MIN JUN.

So many people here are worried for him.

Look at his eyes.

(Fighting power up)

I'm scared.

Competing against Hash,

in a way is my fate.

I won't avoid it. I will face it head-on.

Look at that spirit.

They are on fire.

Unbelievable.

He's got some nerve to say that.

I've been with The Stories for seven years.

I strongly believe the data I've accumulated...

through those years is not to be taken lightly.

I will prove to everyone what it took me...

to join this competition. The underdog will strike back.

Do we have two left now?

It's about time it's revealed.

It's killing me.

Who is it?

I think it's BABYZOO.

- Who? - BABYZOO.

BABYZOO.

Bam.

I thought, "Here it comes."

- BABYZOO. - I was scared.

I should stand strong because they rip me apart.

They just rip me apart.

This is cute. Are those paws?

- Because he's a "zoo." - Because he's a "zoo?"

(Roaring)

He's cute, you know.

But he's Mr. Ambitious.

He won the battle.

He began as a street dancer,

but he choreographed,

and he's got a lot of his own signature moves now.

Look at all those wins.

That's impossible to achieve.

He's happy.

I'm very proud of it.

He's good at battles,

and he's a good choreographer.

It's not easy to be accepted as a choreographer.

He's proven his grit.

He's someone who can achieve anything he puts his heart to.

Right.

(During the choreographer lineup reveal)

What?

He's so ambitious.

How can he be good at all those?

What can you achieve without such big ambition?

I have to go in thinking I can do everything well.

I think I can direct a mega crew well.

I've been directing for awards ceremonies.

Each time, I had to direct 30 to 40 people,

sometimes up to 80 people.

(His performance-directing of "2023 MAMA Awards")

(80 dancers in total)

(Hash)

(Well)

But...

the mega crew performances from the award ceremony...

of K-pop artists,

when compared to the other competition performances,

are far behind in skills.

What? What does he mean?

What?

It was shocking.

The more influential the artists are,

the more people will say their performance is amazing...

even if they just stand onstage and stare.

Directing mega crew performance for award ceremonies...

doesn't seem too difficult.

Because it's an artist's performance,

the dancers are just there to complete the picture.

They just go in and out constantly.

It's like a school talent show,

a heartless performance.

Isn't she too proud?

It seems she looks down on the K-pop scene.

She's mistaken.

She won't say that once she jumps into this field.

I hope she will get recognized for her talent...

and get a chance to work with such artists.

I will put on a mega performance only BABYZOO can pull off.

That's all it takes.

I can prove myself with that.

BABYZOO's opponent?

Perhaps NaiN?

I think it would be fun if he competes against NaiN.

BABYZOO and NaiN.

NaiN and BABYZOO.

They are both rising choreographers.

I think their dance styles are similar.

Powerful and energetic.

Sometimes masculine.

Sometimes very smooth, and the groove is on point.

Sometimes feminine.

I think they are people who can move back and forth between those styles.

And they always choreograph for the same artist.

They would choreograph for the same girl group...

and for the same boy group.

NaiN and BABYZOO. BABYZOO and NaiN.

They always worked on the same artists.

It would be fun to watch them go neck and neck.

Thinking like that, I'd like to see these two compete.

Okay.

(Competition is to be continued.)

I had a feeling we were going to compete again here.

(So fun)

It should be neck and neck.

The fight of the newbies who are both choreographers and directors.

For the past few years, they've been the popular choice of agencies.

Right.

Why are all the winners here?

Even after winning,

she's done a lot of other flashy gigs.

It's very rare to find a 24-year-old...

with such work experience in Korea.

She has seized opportunities at such an early age.

I envy her for that.

(The senior is envious of the juniors.)

I envy her too.

Envy is what I feel.

I think they are recognizing me.

It felt good.

She's very popular for her work on "Golden."

Does "Golden" have choreography?

(Does "Golden" have choreography?)

My gosh.

I am telling the truth.

Do you know?

Do you remember the dance?

I'm not so familiar with the choreography of "Golden."

I'm not sure.

I was so conscious of her.

It's always the three of them on stage,

singing "We going!"

(Laughing)

Singing live.

I was a little shocked.

It feels like she's riding on the movie's success.

It's a work of quality.

It's a piece that's been acclaimed by the world.

It's also the work that promoted K-pop choreography to the world.

I don't think it's something to be looked down.

But NaiN is...

not so good at highlights. They are not highlight-worthy.

There aren't many moves that are worth remembering.

I think her weakness is the highlights that stand out.

Her choreography lacks highlights. She says so too.

To be perfectly honest,

I am not so sure...

what her style really is. It's not very clear.

This is what I am aiming for.

I don't want to be defined by certain styles.

I want to become someone with a wide spectrum of styles.

In that sense, I'm confident.

NaiN has won "Street Dance Girls Fighter."

So she must know how to play a winning game.

BABYZOO has competed in many battles,

and I applaud his dance experience and his understanding of dance.

If we were to make bets on them,

it would be a game with escalating stakes.

These two must compete.

I was very worried coming here.

I am a lot more relaxed now.

I believe I can do very well.

My energy is higher, and that's the truth.

If NaiN and I dance together or if we take turns,

I will be able to snatch the signature move.

That way, people will only remember BABYZOO.

He's so full of confidence.

So full of it.

I have...

no intention of losing.

This is a good opportunity for me to beat him.

I came here ready to go all out.

If I put my mind to it, I might beat him, you know?

We will reveal the next matchup.

Two people remaining.

It’s an automatic matchup.

(Sticking his tongue out)

(I'll do the same.)

BADA versus INGYOO. That will be intense too.

It's going to be fun.

It's WE DEM BOYZ versus BEBE.

I think BEBE is the women's top crew,

and WE DEM BOYZ is the men's top crew.

They've done many shows together,

and they've worked together a lot.

I can't wait to see them fight.

It's a showdown between two choreographers who defined an era.

BADA and INGYOO.

I want to see BADA and INGYOO fight.

Competing against INGYOO would be a real fight.

When she sees me in front of her,

she would feel threatened.

Maybe I will compete with BADA.

I saw it coming.

It would be the most interesting if we matched.

I'm taller, so I will jump over him.

I'm shorter than her.

But who knows? Maybe I've got something bigger.

It's intense. It's wild.

- Let's go. - Go.

(What did the other choreographer think of BADA as a director?)

I told you, BADA had to be here.

Right.

Winning "Street Woman Fighter" is a huge career leap.

It felt good.

Why is she back anyway?

Go take a break, will you?

As a player, nobody can measure up to her.

Seeing her dance alongside Kirsten,

I believe she's one of the world's top five players.

When I dance next to BADA,

my masculinity might disappear.

(He might lose his masculinity.)

As a player, she's a legend.

However,

this is not "Street Woman Fighter."

(Goodness)

(Smiling)

(But this isn't "Street Woman Fighter.")

She will be competing as a performance director.

She will need some strategies.

I was very confused.

Among dancers,

BADA is considered to be that case.

BADA? BADA is...

a choreographer,

not a director.

Everyone wants to do challenges with BADA.

People wouldn't want to go to her for composition and direction.

She looked unhappy.

I felt very bad and upset.

She hasn't proven anything yet, so they think she's not good enough.

The air was heavy.

She's more of a heroine...

than a director.

She has to admit the fact.

I was born with the talent.

Not everyone can become the heroine.

"Psycho" mega crew was a little disappointing.

There were too many simple expressions.

When she composed and created flows for a big crew,

it felt weak.

(The fault is with BADA, the director.)

(At the time, other crews criticized BADA's mega crew.)

What's BADA's strength?

Nothing I can think of.

She clearly lacks the ability...

to create a performance for a large crew.

I felt like I was denied of my ability as a director.

BADA as the director.

BADA as the director?

(Hesitating)

BADA as the director.

This is too intense.

There are people who I can't think of as directors.

Those are sorted as choreographers.

Those who can direct...

are trying to take down the fake ones.

Who are the real directors here then?

BADA must have never heard of such criticisms.

It went too far.

I believe BADA needs more experience.

She's no match for me.

This is the directors' war.

So INGYOO has the advantage.

I should really show them.

It's my turn to show what I have as a director, so watch me.

(What does other choreographers think of INGYOO as a director?)

Goodness, INGYOO the Child is back.

(The father and child reunite.)

He's a talented choreographer.

He's the best choreographer.

I think he's the best male choreographer out there.

Every move he creates is trendy.

His dances are trendy and unique.

INGYOO...

is the trendiest.

Trendy? Not so sure about trendy.

(Not so sure about trendy.)

So harsh.

INGYOO and Kasper are the real deal.

This?

He's mistaken.

He wants to believe that he's trendy.

But all of these moves...

are the ones that were...

once very popular in the States but are no longer used.

These are the moves I did about 8, 9 years ago.

But they become hits.

It didn't become mainstream for a reason, you know.

It's like buying an outfit at an outlet...

and pretending it's a new arrival.

So intense.

I'm not making it up.

Kasper no longer...

has that young energy, you know.

He's lost his touch.

Or perhaps he never had it.

No matter who choreographed it,

"like JENNIE" would've been a hit, you know.

If that's what you truly believe,

go make one of your own and put it out there.

“like JENNIE” has the Dougie in it too,

and this finger dance is basically...

a straight-up copy of Afro dance.

It's a dance style called Tobetsa.

Afro dance has its own established moves, and I used them.

It's a genre of dance, so talking like that...

means he doesn't know a thing.

His weakness is that other people pull off his dance moves better.

As a player, I'm not so sure about him.

(Oh, dear.)

Does he have the stage presence?

When he stands in the center?

He's got no character on stage.

It hurts.

As a player, I'm better.

It might hurt him to hear,

but INGYOO has weak physicals.

If he had gotten good physicals like Vata,

he might not have had the chance to direct at this early age.

I am aware of it,

and that is precisely why my directing skill is where it's at.

If I had gotten the physicals like BADA,

many things might have been easy.

Eat and direct. That's all I do.

He's a great director. I give him that.

Vata is a top tier player.

INGYOO is the strategist behind him.

That's what you need a director for.

Flow, story, costume, and camera angle.

He's a very smart guy.

INGYOO's sharp mind and directing skill.

I respect him for that.

I was never impressed...

by his award ceremony performances.

I was incredibly meticulous about how I staged...

the award ceremony scenes.

There were so many layers of detail built into it.

Choreography, dancer placement,

lighting, and visuals.

How can he come up with...

something that makes people go wild every time?

Directing is all about strategy.

I think he's a really clever person.

He's so good.

BADA is the best female player.

INGYOO is the best director.

When they compete physically, BADA would win.

She's taller,

and when she does big, powerful moves,

you can feel that energy.

I think INGYOO would be really good at the strategic side of it.

If I dance,

then I will win.

BADA?

Wouldn't she want my direction?

He's got so much confidence.

I'm confident about that.

(BADA and INGYOO are the last matchup.)

(An uneasy tension fills the square...)

(as the matchup video is revealed.)

The two choreographers who captured the hearts...

of both the industry and the public will be competing head-on.

This is wild.

It's going to be fun.

As you know, I’ve made it this far...

by finding ways to make up for what I lack.

So I think it’d be fun...

to show you why I earned the title of director.

While leading my small body, the reason why I've made it this far...

is my wild imagination...

and processes of turning them into reality.

That's what got me here.

So I should do a good job.

Well, first of all,

being on "Street Woman Fighter 2,"

I had never once lost my moves.

I protected them every single time.

That’s another weapon I have...

in my arsenal.

The directing mission hasn't begun yet.

So I thought I should show them and prove it to them...

why I am a good player.

All the matchups are revealed.

(Burning with passion)

It’s going to be a bloodbath.

Now, the signature choreography takeover match...

to claim the choreographer credit will begin.

The judging will be based on online public evaluation...

and evaluations by the choreographers.

Public evaluation.

First, the public evaluation will be conducted using...

short-form videos filmed after the choreography draft is shot.

For the public vote,

the choreographer whose video gets more likes...

from the show’s official channel...

will receive one point.

For the choreographers’ evaluation,

the eight choreographers will vote,

excluding the two in the matchup.

The final result will be determined...

by a total of nine votes. One from the public evaluation...

and eight from the choreographers’ evaluation.

If you fail to come up with a stronger signature,

you will lose your signature move.

- That's too cruel. - Now,

you will be given just two hours to create...

your signature choreography.

That's mad, isn't it?

- Two hours? - Two hours?

That's too harsh.

(Speechless)

Two hours?

(The new signature choreography challenge begins.)

Did the countdown begin?

Two hours?

This is all too sudden. I'm flustered.

I'll get changed.

I need to get changed first.

They gave us two hours, which is ridiculous.

(Simeez runs.)

Quickly...

(Losing it)

Two-hour time limit?

Take a top choreographer’s signature style...

and make it your own so no one thinks of them.

Do it in two hours.

It's a tough challenge for anyone.

Gosh.

Ten seconds have already passed. Hurry.

This is mad, isn't it?

Wait.

Take the heels off. I need to get changed first.

I have five minutes to get changed.

Wait.

This is too harsh. Wait.

The song. Give me the music.

How do I get the song?

Hurry.

Okay. I can do this.

Calm down.

I got this.

I wanted to stop the time.

Please.

So I have to choreograph "like JENNIE."

But how can I...

(BADA has to choreograph INGYOO's signature, "like JENNIE.")

How do I get rid of this?

I need to get rid of it.

I should protect my signature move,

and I need to steal another's signature move.

This is too difficult to be the first mission.

How about the music? I need the music.

(Everyone moves busily in chaos.)

(Calm)

(He's in another world, alone.)

Everyone looked confused.

I was a little excited.

I thought 2 hours was too much time to create a 30-second choreography.

There were glass walls,

so we had to look at each other.

I think they made these glass walls...

to make us feel the pressure.

I was bothered.

Wait. This is crazy.

I could see Renan in the next room,

and that really bothered me.

I can't stop seeing Renan.

The walls were all made of glass.

I didn't want to care, but I couldn't stop looking.

I couldn't stop taking peeks.

It bothered me greatly.

(Sighing)

A mirror blocked the view of NaiN,

and I couldn't see her at all.

(He's curious.)

I couldn't see what she was up to and how she was doing.

I thought BABYZOO would see me as a threat.

I didn't want him to look at me, so I turned the mirror...

to block his view before I started to work on my choreography.

She's on the opposite side.

Hash blocked the view.

I should block the view too.

I need to work on the choreography here,

but if the mirror is here, she can see me dance.

I wanted to keep it a secret.

You saw her as a threat.

She's my rival, of course I felt threatened.

He seemed to see me as a threat.

(I...)

(Well.)

Two hours are enough.

I'm not choreographing one whole song.

Kasper's signature is "Guilty."

Both the song and choreography are very popular,

but putting that aside,

I was confident because it was "Guilty."

I got this.

(Koo Young has to choreograph Kasper's signature song, "Guilty.")

I can see Koo Young over there,

tying his wrists and all.

I'm really stuck right now.

Why is it so hard?

I think the pressure I felt made it really difficult.

I needed a strategy to steal the signature.

I should do this here,

and I should do this there.

I think I was mapping out how it would unfold.

No, time, don't go!

I got this.

I had to steal the choreography,

but I wanted to steal the whole performance.

I thought I should stay really sharp...

not to lose "Love Shot."

I am confident about my "Guilty."

Choreography is what I've been doing, so I'm confident.

I have never lost "Smoke..."

to anyone.

I choreographed and practiced...

harder than ever not to lose it.

I can turn another's signature into my own.

I will pour my heart into it...

and steal the choreography of "like JENNIE."

I can't lose it to him.

I wanted to practice mine,

and I knew I could do a great job.

"Iron" is a good song to steal.

I'm very confident about creating a performance.

I thought I could steal it.

- Are you confident? - I don't lack the confidence.

I don't have the confidence to lose.

(Now they have less than 10 seconds.)

Five, four, three.

Zero.

Time's up.

(First mission, 1-on-1 Signature Mission)

(I will kill them all.)

(She's very aggressive.)

(It was hard to watch.)

(I wanted to hide.)

(BADA versus INGYOO is the big match.)

(I will steal it.)

(I think that choreography should not be chosen.)

(When there's the public evaluation,)

(nobody can beat me.)

(The public might not choose me,)

(but the directors will...)

(It felt repetitive.)

(It would've been nice if you had relaxed a little too.)

(The choreographers criticize harshly.)

(Relaxed)

(INGYOO is incredible.)

(He never loses.)

(I voted for INGYOO yesterday.)

(I did too.)

(I voted for you.)

(Which choreographer's name will go onto the credit board?)

(It will continue shortly.)

Now, signature choreography takeover match begins.

I can't lose "Iron."

I will steal everything.

Losing it? I can't let that happen.

I came up with a solid choreography.

I can win.

I will take "Guilty."

I will steal "Armageddon," no matter what.

I will steal hers, while protecting "Armageddon."

I’m going to put my own spin on it.

I will give my everything and steal it.

I will never lose "Rude."

I’m confident I can make people forget the original choreography.

I am certain of it.

(Signature Choreography Takeover Match)

Signature Choreography Takeover Match.

Here's the first matchup.

It's the match between the two choreographers...

who have the strongest presence...

in the current K-pop girl group performance scene.

It's Simeez versus Renan.

Oh, my gosh.

(Looking cautiously)

It's a legendary big match.

(A fierce showdown...)

(between two rivals kicks off.)

I was terrified.

They were so intense. Renan and Simeez.

Seriously, they were about to...

(Stops talking)

This is going to be a bloodbath.

I know.

They have the most tension between them...

out of all the 1-on-1 matchups.

(Peeking)

I choreographed it with the mindset of absolutely crushing everyone.

If you think you can crush me, go ahead and try.

I've never seen Simeez so worked up.

I worked hard to come all the way here.

I will have faith in myself and give my all.

Simeez is letting her fire out,

while Renan is keeping hers bottled up.

You could tell they came in with something to prove.

I didn't want to take part in their fight.

We once competed with "Whiplash."

Seventy percent of "Whiplash" was my choreography.

What comes to your mind when you think of "Whiplash?"

(Sealed the deal with La Chica’s choreography)

I was genuinely getting angry.

But can you come up...

with so many highlights?

Of course I can.

It was upsetting.

They both seemed pretty triggered.

There’s a really strong sense of rivalry between them.

They are eager to beat each other.

Just looking at their eyes, you could tell.

I didn't want to look anymore. I was terrified.

I thought I should retire if I lose.

That's how far I went.

This could seriously jeopardize my business.

I just need to prove myself.

I should do a really good job and win.

This is getting fun.

Simeez and Renan's match...

involves two great songs.

Renan's signature choreography Simeez has to steal is...

"Armageddon" by aespa.

Its choreography was such a huge hit.

There's not one person...

who doesn't know Renan's "Armageddon."

It's such a famous move.

You pop and slowly raise your hand.

(This is the highlight.)

The hand move of "Armageddon" was such a huge hit.

A choreographer who can create great highlights...

like Renan is very rare.

I gave my everything to "Armageddon."

I'm very proud of it.

It's impossible to create...

a choreography that's better than the original one.

I will make sure to steal "Armageddon."

It will be hard for Renan to make people forget my choreography.

Simeez's signature Renan has to steal is...

IVE's "BANG BANG."

Simeez's choreography of IVE's "BANG BANG..."

matches the song's energy well.

It's got both tension and energy.

I begin by hitting "bang" from the start.

It's the dance that makes you explode your energy.

Simeez is powerful and energetic.

That style suits this song well.

When you think that it couldn't get any better than this,

I choreographed it a little more.

I don't think any choreography would be as good as mine.

This is about coming up with a signature move.

The highlight is to create...

a memorable signature move for someone else's music.

This is all about a strategy.

Forget about the original choreography.

I realized I have to do...

the opposite of Renan to win.

Renan is known as a 3.3m³ dancer...

who uses her hands a lot without moving much.

I decided to do the opposite...

and make big moves.

I decided to be impactful by making big and intense moves.

I wanted to make people forget her hand moves...

with my big energetic moves.

I decided to stick to my style.

I'm going to hit it with my dance.

I was curious.

Renan makes good highlight moves,

but "BANG BANG" is a very energetic song.

Will Renan be able to handle that energy?

I'm really confident.

Simeez's version of "BANG BANG" has strong energy,

but it's missing any memorable highlight moves.

So my strategy is to come up...

with my own highlight moves for "BANG BANG."

Because that's what I'm known for.

(Practicing the highlight moves)

I like it.

(Stopping)

Simeez was looking at me as she was working on her choreography.

It kind of bothered me.

I was quite bothered.

Crazy.

Nice.

(Nice.)

Oh, this is guaranteed to be good.

(Oh, yes.)

I'm totally confident.

Is she confident? I'm confident too.

I'm gritting my teeth big time.

I'll turn Renan's signature "Armageddon..."

into my signature.

The highlight moves are my field of expertise. I'm confident.

I'm going to win no matter what.

(Signature choreography takeover match)

I have to take it.

Look at her eyes.

It won't be easy to make my choreography out of people's heads.

Let me show you big time.

(How's Simeez's new version of "Armageddon...")

(completed with malice?)

(Look at her eyes.)

Her eyes are full of malice.

(Renan's not watching Simeez's new choreography.)

I didn't watch her at all.

There was so much pleasure.

It was very intense.

It sounded like the choreographers liked it.

I was a little anxious.

She did a good job. And she's doing awesome.

Her dance is so much fun.

She had the ability to overwhelm the audience.

I can't let her discourage me.

She's dancing to "Armageddon" like a general.

(The end of Simeez's new version of "Armageddon")

(She nailed it.)

I think I got a good response.

The reaction was very good.

I definitely discouraged her.

I was extremely nervous.

I've never seen a choreography...

that matches what she said.

(Agreed)

She's going to kill everyone.

(She declared that she'll kill everyone.)

She did kill everyone.

When she danced with all her energy...

The original choreography was minimal.

She danced dynamically which is who she is.

That made the original highlight move boring.

I'll have to prove myself.

(Show me what you got.)

I want to make Simeez's signature "BANG BANG..."

mine.

It's not going to be easy.

(Curious)

(How's Renan's version of "BANG BANG?")

(Immersed)

She began with highlight moves.

It was very hip.

It felt unique.

She added a lot of highlight moves.

She added a lot of highlight moves.

She was good just as I heard.

(The end of Renan's new version of "BANG BANG")

She clearly focused...

on the visible highlight moves.

That's what she went for.

The reaction wasn't so bad.

Gosh.

Why are you doing this?

Because she marked the highlight moves,

the choreography looked clear.

The original choreography for "BANG BANG" is so intense...

that if I were her, it might look similar.

Whereas Renan reinterpreted it with her style.

I feel confident about winning.

I think I totally prevailed.

I have to win. I must take it no matter what.

The final result of the signature...

choreography takeover match will be...

determined after combining the eight choreographers' votes...

and the public evaluation.

(Determined by the public evaluation from the public judges)

(Director Simeez's Room)

"I felt the wall from her finger moves in the beginning."

"Simeez is a genius choreographer."

I received a good response.

I thought I had a good chance...

with the public evaluation.

"She's too perfect."

"This is the best among all new signature choreographies."

"The more I see it, the more perfect it seems."

I noticed many compliments.

"BANG BANG" by Simeez.

"Armageddon" by Renan.

A match over two signature moves.

Who will get to protect it and who will get to steal it?

Here is the result.

(1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission)

(Was it an open vote?)

Keep it anonymous.

(How can you do this?)

They'll get to see who chose them.

This is brutal.

First,

we'll reveal the result by the public judges.

I knew I won that.

I wanted a lopsided victory.

It might depend on the preference.

It's unpredictable.

Simeez versus Renan.

How did the public judges evaluate?

(Who did the public judges choose?)

It's Simeez.

(Simeez won the public judges' evaluation.)

It felt great.

It was such a bummer.

But we never know. That's only one vote.

Next, we'll reveal the eight choreographers' votes.

(Getting nervous)

(And?)

I was confident about my choreography.

"Armageddon" by Simeez.

It had big and energetic moves.

It looked like she created it...

to show her eyes when she ripped the cross.

It was completely different...

from Simeez's "BANG BANG."

I feel confident.

She's good at making highlight moves.

Renan makes it easy...

by using the repeated moves.

Next, we'll reveal the eight choreographers' votes.

I was desperate about this one.

I think I have a high chance of stealing the choreography.

(1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission)

(1 vote for Simeez)

(2 votes for Simeez)

(3 votes for Simeez)

I was flustered.

My name kept appearing.

(With 1 more vote, Simeez wins.)

And?

(Simeez)

(Renan is guaranteed to lose.)

(The rest of the result)

(Simeez)

Wait.

Oh, my gosh.

It felt great.

I saw Renan's face.

She froze. She didn't even move.

I couldn't look at Renan's face.

I never thought Renan wouldn't get any vote at all.

Then I saw Simeez's pink name everywhere.

It was pretty.

I turned the board pink.

That moment was so cruel.

I wanted to run away.

With the final score of nine to nothing,

Simeez won.

First...

I didn't want to lose it.

Renan's strategy failed.

"Since I'm good at the highlight moves,"

"I'll only add the highlight moves."

But that wasn't enough to be evaluated based on that.

She leaned too much on the highlight moves.

So she only made small moves.

It was a bummer.

Simeez's name made it in this round.

Instead of my choreography, we'll be doing...

the 1-on-1 signature 400 mission with Simeez's choreography.

The director spot still remains.

I want to show...

that I win as a director.

People who's moving up...

don't know the frustration and anger.

I'm going to grit my teeth...

and put my name in the director spot.

Honestly, I don't think I stole "Armageddon."

To steal it completely, I must become the director.

I'm going to steal it perfectly.

(Which choreographer will win the director credit?)

Next.

These choreographers shift the flow...

of the next K-pop performance with their trendiness...

- and strong performance. - This is going to be fun.

They are BABYZOO and NaiN.

(Signature choreography takeover match)

I thought I should watch them carefully.

What made them rookie choreographers?

NaiN and BABYZOO are...

the standard of K-pop industry now.

They're the choreographers both performers and directors want.

They have control over K-pop scene.

BABYZOO and I have been...

friendly rivals.

They will continue to be rivals...

in both choreography scene and director scene.

It's going to be a fierce competition.

Based on their signature songs,

I knew it was going to be very fun.

BABYZOO's signature choreography NaiN has to steal is...

"WHERE YOU AT."

(Nearly 28,420,000 views)

BABYZOO's "WHERE YOU AT" was...

the syndrome for a dance challenge.

It was sensational.

It hit the country hard that winter.

Personally, I think it's a good one.

BABYZOO's "WHERE YOU AT" feels like a rascal.

It matches his impression.

He brings out the character of the choreography.

It's charismatic and also energetic.

My characteristics are highly reflected in this work.

I have pride in this work.

NaiN doing ALLDAY PROJECT?

Then NaiN's going to steal it for sure.

NaiN will steal "WHERE YOU AT."

She has an androgynous style.

She's good at hip-hop.

Her spectrum feels wider.

A hip-hop song will...

make it easier for NaiN to come up with something new.

I will make it my "WHERE YOU AT."

NaiN's signature choreography...

BABYZOO has to steal is "RUDE!"

("RUDE!" by Hearts2Hearts)

(A cool and refreshing choreography)

"RUDE!" reflects NaiN's sophisticated style.

She's good at making a cool and neat choreography.

The public also liked the unique angle.

I love this choreography a lot in particular.

I feel confident about replacing the original "RUDE!"

That song was made for me.

I can totally nail it.

"RUDE!" is perfect...

for BABYZOO.

He's a waacker.

He's very talented.

The talent, energy, and expression.

He's very expressive.

I have a feeling he'll really show off his flair.

(Just as expected)

He's good at shows.

I'm expecting him to do a lot of acting.

(Just as expected)

(The waacking battler's unique acting)

(He can't hide his flair.)

In a battle, you have to look for your opponent's weakness...

because you must win...

by doing what the opponent can't.

The original choreography goes...

(Analyzing)

Any moves that stand out aren't very strong.

Then I thought about my advantages.

And I think that is my flair.

What can I do? I was born with too much flair.

I have too much to show.

I have a million facial expressions.

I'll do only what I can do.

Bigger and more impactful moves.

If I add more rhythm to it,

I could stand out more.

So people will only remember me for "RUDE!"

(Glancing)

I couldn't stop thinking about NaiN.

When I saw her,

I couldn't see her...

because of the mirror.

I blocked his room with the mirror,

so he couldn't watch me.

I had no idea what she was doing.

(What is NaiN's strategy?)

I think changing the original can...

also be a strategy.

BABYZOO's choreography...

had a lot of flair.

I wanted to express the hip vibe of the song...

in a refreshing way.

The bigger, the better.

Something that feels free...

and like a real choreography.

It has the hip vibe that I'm good at.

I feel confident about stealing it.

I can do it.

I can do it.

(BABYZOO lost his facial expression.)

I can do it. To be honest,

I couldn't fix it until 15 minutes left.

(You can't hear anything but panting in BABYZOO's room.)

Because I didn't begin as a choreographer,

I need more time...

to create a choreography than others.

I felt very anxious.

(Facing a crisis with 15 minutes left)

I saw NaiN...

rehearsing outside.

I have the overall choreography.

I'm done after fixing the details.

Don't let that disturb me.

- I can do it. - I tried to stay focused.

(Will BABYZOO be able to steal NaiN's "RUDE!"?)

I didn't think BABYZOO could be nervous.

I never saw BABYZOO nervous before.

He was so nervous.

So I thought it could be more advantageous for me.

I was worried,

but if my expressions are strong and my moves are good,

I might have a chance.

It's going to be a tough match.

It looked fun.

I have to nail this.

Good luck.

What kind of result will he produce?

(How's BABYZOO's new version of "RUDE!"?)

I'm going to imprint who I am on them.

(Exclaiming)

Look at his eyes.

It was so cute and lively.

I couldn't stop smiling.

He's good.

I wanted to make it my own.

(Loving it)

It was nice and lively.

NaiN must be shocked.

It wasn't so threatening.

I made it more rhythmic.

He has a very good expression.

So cute.

He's trying to include everything he wants to do in a fast song.

So it looked a little too much for him.

Okay.

(The end of BABYZOO's new version of "RUDE!")

(Clapping)

(Approved)

(Good job.)

I can get my hopes up.

The response was good. I might win.

He's unlikely to win.

I feel confident...

about stealing "WHERE YOU AT" choreography.

She can never beat "WHERE YOU AT."

I knew that for sure.

Let me show you a hipper and diverse dance.

I wonder how she came up with the choreography.

I can't wait.

- Good luck. - Good luck.

Okay. Go.

Okay.

Let me see it.

- Hey. - Hey.

I really grit my teeth.

She's going to smash the stage.

It was good. She was flying.

It wasn't that impressive.

She really seized my attention.

She came up with energetic moves.

She just went with the flow.

I might not lose it.

She came up with what matches the vibe.

Go.

Good.

It really showed her young energy.

Nice.

(The end of NaiN's new version of "WHERE YOU AT")

(Exclaiming)

It was interesting.

I tried to read the directors' faces.

They seemed to like it.

It was rather threatening.

They seemed to enjoy it. I was relieved.

NaiN did a good job.

She came up with big moves.

Because it's hip-hop based,

I thought she did a good job of adding a tough feel.

Considering the flow and all,

she was better.

I thought I did a better job.

I thought I had a better chance.

I can't lose my choreography.

I was very anxious.

First, we will reveal the eight choreographers' votes.

I guess it depends on the public judges' evaluation.

I guess the public judges' evaluation decides it.

This is getting fun.

Please.

It made me anxious.

The advantage of NaiN's "WHERE YOU AT" is...

that it's more dynamic...

compared to the original.

The weakness is...

that there was only one highlight.

I think the original choreography drew more attention.

There were many disappointing comments.

I was anxious and nervous.

BABYZOO's "RUDE!"...

had acting for the highlight.

I think that was the kick.

I think it was cute,

but it was kind of out of place.

Why did he make it cute?

Compared to his moves, his expression stood out more.

Choreography-wise, it was iffy.

It was hard to tell.

You can't tell, can you?

You can't tell who's going to win, can you?

I'm scared. I don't want to hear it.

We will now reveal the eight choreographers' votes.

(Unpredictable)

Honestly, it's hard to beat her.

But I just they chose me.

I had a flashback of all that time I spent on "RUDE!"

That made me want to win even more.

I doubt it.

(BABYZOO: 1, NaiN: 1)

(BABYZOO: 1, NaiN: 3)

What?

(The current score is 1 to 3.)

Oh, please. That can't be.

(BABYZOO: 3, NaiN: 3)

(BABYZOO: 3, NaiN: 4)

"Please show me silver." I kept praying.

Please. One more vote.

(Who did the last choreographer choose?)

(They tied in the choreographers' evaluation.)

(It gives a dopamine rush.)

(This show is fun.)

- It's a tie. - That's a relief.

(My goodness)

It's exactly 4 to 4.

Gosh.

This is getting fun.

It's all or nothing now.

This is insane.

It's a bummer.

I didn't expect a tie.

What determines the winner is...

- the public judges' 1 vote. - It's 4 to 4.

Whose signature choreography did the public choose?

After the public evaluation videos were released,

the audience who watched the videos...

left diverse comments.

BABYZOO and NaiN even received similar comments.

I can't tell who'd win between BABYZOO and NaiN.

"The only video that made me forget the original."

"I hesitated before voting for all other videos."

"But this is perfect."

"It's perfect..."

"for the arrangement."

"The trendiest dancer."

"I forgot the original choreography as soon as I saw it."

I think the public judges will choose NaiN.

I was desperate for that one vote.

I hope the public judges chose me.

The 1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission.

Here is the final result...

including the public judges' vote.

This is more tense.

(Immersed)

(Who did the public judges choose?)

(Shocked)

(Surprised)

(What do their smiles mean?)

(1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission)

(The public judges chose BABYZOO.)

I was really relieved.

That was close.

That was really close.

NaiN's "WHERE YOU AT" was good,

but BABYZOO was better.

It looked like his own.

It was closer to being a signature.

BABYZOO's "RUDE!" is a delicacy.

That's what I'm going to have today.

It makes you look for it.

My advantage is my acting.

Honestly, it might be too much.

I thought it could be stimulous.

(Exclaiming)

My strategy worked. That's what I thought.

It felt great.

(Glancing at BABYZOO)

(Suppressing)

Why are you hiding it?

You're trying to hide it.

(Laughing)

(Glancing at NaiN)

It was a little stressful.

After I lost it,

all I could see was the blank on the top.

It made me greedy.

Since I lost "RUDE!",

I should do a better job in terms of the performance.

In terms of structure and choreography,

I'm going to put in my best effort.

I'll put my name in the director's credit.

The director's credit? That's also mine.

I'll do my best.

I look weird when I talk.

When I talk.

- You're expressionless. - Right.

(Starting with the preliminary shoot,)

(during the selfie camera,)

(when he's practicing,)

(or when he's watching other choreographers' perform,)

(he always put on a straight face.)

- You look almost the same. - It's the same.

This face right now.

That only appears...

(The only time Kasper laughs?)

(When he's with Back Koo Young.)

(He laughs...)

(and laughs again.)

(Every time he's with Back Koo Young,)

(he becomes off guard.)

Because I like him.

(Giggling)

I heard you two were very close.

I always brought him with me.

I always had him like a key ring.

I was his key ring.

I was young once...

I've seen him since high school.

We built a lot of memories.

After I started working with him at SM...

We toured many workshops in Europe.

We used to work together as dancers.

I matched his movement symmetrically.

I also liked him a lot.

We lived in the same neighborhood.

We met every day.

We were always together.

Sometimes we were like a teacher and a student.

Sometimes we were like brothers.

He was the closest.

I like him so much.

I first met Koo Young and Kasper...

in 1MILLION's "Ko Ko Bop" video.

He tried hard.

He was good. And he learned fast.

He became my assistant since "Ko Ko Bop."

("Ko Ko Bop" by EXO recorded about 370 million views.) (Back Koo Young and Kasper led EXO's prime together.)

Since then, we worked together a lot.

(They were always together like two peas in a pod.)

But why did they break up?

Did they fight?

It's not that we fought. I don't know.

One day, I realized...

we drifted apart.

From my perspective,

if he works with me,

he can't get any bigger.

If I work with him.

One day, I realized...

he was working as my sub.

If this continues,

he'll never become a main director and only remain a sub.

If I help him do what he's good at,

he'd grow bigger.

When my contract with SM stopped in 2020,

Kasper was able to do what I did there...

and work with the artists I was in charge of.

I gained a lot of opportunities thanks to him.

I was able to experience a lot.

Coachella.

Are you ready?

(Through TAEMIN's Coachella performance,)

(he proved his potential as the top director.)

- Based on that... - I'm receiving a good response...

as a director thanks to him.

I'm very thankful.

There's so much to learn from him.

Kasper and Koo Young met.

(The two reunited after 6 years...)

(in Street World Fighter: Directors' War.)

You're wearing a ring.

I was very glad to see him again here.

Because he's someone I used to serve,

I reacted automatically.

If they go head-to-head,

it's going to be fierce.

(They became rivals...)

(for the 1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission.)

I looked forward to it the most.

I can't wait to see them going head-to-head.

To compete with someone...

who's like a brother, a son, and a friend,

I wasn't really burning with passion.

From deep down,

I decided to take it seriously.

We've worked together before,

but we never competed before.

It means a lot...

to have a friendly competition.

I wanted to show him...

how much I grew.

And the field I'm in.

To respect Kasper,

I'm going all out.

Back Koo Young's signature choreography...

Kasper has to steal is "Love Shot."

(Can you believe it?)

(It's "Love Shot" of all songs?)

That is a signature for sure.

(Back Koo Young's signature song is "Love Shot" by EXO.)

(It recorded the highest number of views among EXO's videos...)

(which is 660 million.)

The standard for male idols.

Even when I watch it now,

I'm going, "How did he make it so memorable?"

If you have one good signature, it lasts forever.

I have a feeling people will go,

"Is he going to dance to "Love Shot" at his 60th birthday?"

I can never be separated from it.

No one will be able to come up...

with better choreography than the original "Love Shot."

My signature won't be easy.

Kasper's signature choreography...

that Back Koo Young must take away is "Guilty."

("Guilty" is an amazing one.)

(Groaning)

This is totally exciting.

(Fiddling while Rome burns)

(Kasper's signature song, "Guilty" by TAEMIN)

"Guilty" is the next one in line after "Love Shot..."

when it comes to choreography with special vibes.

"Guilty..."

has an intense highlight.

(It's known for the part where the hand goes inside the shirt.)

So many people...

did a cover of "Guilty."

That was how viral it was.

I thought really hard...

and made many different attempts for it.

I believe it's a true masterpiece.

I'm certain that there can't be anything better.

Sticky and sexy.

They're very sexy songs.

They're both at the top when it comes to male sexiness.

I won't lose when it comes to being sexy.

Koo Young is incredibly sexy.

A decadent and trapped sexiness.

Kasper can't be left out when it comes to adult sexiness.

He's great at expressing smooth and flowing...

moves of sexiness.

I won't lose to Koo Young when it comes to sexiness.

But...

everyone seemed to be more worried about my "Love Shot."

"Why? I don't get it."

I came up with the choreography with him.

I know the song more than anyone else.

It won't make sense if I fail to pull this off.

"Love Shot" is about showing restraint charms,

but I'm the total opposite. Mine is aggressive.

I thought I needed to show my musicality.

"Boom."

Spinning the gun based on the sound.

Reloading the gun with the click.

Along with the shooting sound in the intro,

I took out the gun.

I don't have to see it to know what he'll do.

(Flapping, popping)

These moves.

This will be my strategy.

The first move is intense in the original.

The first move will also be intense in my version of "Guilty."

I can do this.

The first highlight...

was the knees being dragged.

I tried to express more sexiness through that part.

I feel bad for Kasper,

but I will take "Guilty."

I believe the choreography...

turned out to be a lot better than the original "Love Shot."

I can take the win.

I think it will be totally different.

Koo Young is already getting ready.

(What will Koo Young's new "Guilty" be like?)

(He gets his knees ready.)

(He's getting ready for something.)

One.

(Sliding)

I forgot the original choreography for a second.

Kasper should feel very nervous.

I didn't feel nervous at all.

(This is it!)

Koo Young's output was unbelievable.

It will be hard for me to lose.

(The energy is insane.)

The moves seemed to be much stronger than the song.

The storytelling was precise.

Each move meant something.

His expressions were too simple...

and one dimensional.

(Back Koo Young's new "Guilty" performance ends.)

To be honest, the choreography was surprising,

but he surprised me as a player.

It felt like he came well-prepared.

I felt that from him.

Koo Young is amazing.

He still has that passion and is creative.

That must've shocked Kasper.

I can bring him down.

I'll show you.

What kind of surprise will he bring?

I'm excited to see how sexy the choreography will be.

Three, two, one.

Go!

(What will Kasper's new "Love Shot" be like?)

Hold on.

The song and the choreography went well together.

The concept and image were a match.

(Gosh)

Why is he dancing while looking at the floor?

(His eyes are looking at the floor.)

The thought of losing my signature choreography...

made me feel nervous.

- It's making me feel nervous. - I've never seen him be like that.

I think he got intimidated by Koo Young's energy.

(His eyes are fixed on the ground for the whole time.)

(Feeling anxious)

Gosh, Kasper!

Really?

This is bad.

(Disappointed)

(He makes a mistake with the gun reloading move.)

(He messes up again.)

He's doomed.

I think he struggled to focus.

(Kasper's new "Love Shot" performance ends.)

(Checking the room)

(Peeking)

I think he messed up with the pressure.

There's a part where I grab the pelvis...

with the sound of the gun reloading.

I got that part wrong...

and it affected the part after.

It was really disappointing.

He could've done better. He's much better than that.

As someone who was excited to see his performance,

it was upsetting.

(Choreography match, day of result announcement)

The response...

is a lot worse than I expected.

"It's tough to beat the original."

"It isn't that different from the original choreography."

"It's like a mix of Verse 1 and Verse 3."

"The body rolls remind me of the original."

"The original was too intense."

I checked the public evaluation...

and it wasn't so good.

Things were going wrong for me.

Koo Young got a great response.

I think I can beat him...

with the public evaluation.

"The new signature wins."

"That was legendary."

"The original was about restraint charms..."

"and Back Koo Young was explosive." This was another response.

Based on the comments, people seemed to like mine better.

The Public Judge results will be revealed first.

What are the results?

(Who did the Public Judge choose?)

(Back Koo Young)

(The Public Judge chose Back Koo Young as expected.)

The eyes of the public were accurate.

(Peeking)

It was disappointing not getting voted for by the public,

but it wasn't over yet.

How will things change...

with the evaluation of the eight choreographers?

I believe I was able to...

express my new "Guilty" to the max.

I felt confident.

The highlights fitting perfectly with the song...

were expressed well in Koo Young's style.

The dynamics of the choreography stood out more.

I did make a mistake,

but I think the overall composition of my "Love Shot" was better.

The spatial impression...

was greater than the original "Love Shot."

There was a smoother and sexier feel...

that wasn't found in the original "Love Shot."

I liked it as it was expressed through the dancing.

(Kasper's new "Love Shot" stood out with a smooth sexiness.)

The results will be revealed now.

This is scary.

(1-on-1 Signature 400 Mission)

(Checking)

(Back Koo Young already got more than the majority of votes.)

Hey, hold on.

He got this many votes?

Oh, my gosh.

This is cruel.

(Kasper didn't get a single vote.)

With the final score of 9 to 0,

Back Koo Young takes the win.

(Amazed)

(Jealous)

(Koo Young doesn't look happy even after his win.)

I thought I would feel happy after taking the win.

I thought I would go, "I won!"

But strangely enough, that wasn't how I felt.

This is crazy.

I looked at Kasper and he seemed to be shocked.

He looked out of it.

(Peeking)

I couldn't look at him.

No one was on his side.

"Was I that bad?" I think it will make him think this way.

I wanted to hide.

Everyone had their backs against me.

It was embarrassing.

However, this battle doesn't get decided only by the choreography.

I believe my true value will come out with my directing.

A directing mission?

It will be hard for me to lose.

I must have my name as the director.

I had to get that title no matter what.

I was completely triggered by today.

I was determined...

to take the win on this mission.

Up next, this is a battle of two choreographers...

who have proven their skills...

by winning many global competitions.

JEONG MIN JUN versus Hash.

Here are my dopamine boosters.

A treat for the eyes.

This one will be fun to watch.

It's going to be impressive.

It's a battle between the main director and co-director.

I think MIN JUN will feel really nervous.

There's a great experience gap. It's a big gap.

It's the teacher against the new student.

They aren't on the same level.

He's a baby.

There will be a difference in competence.

I've challenged myself on big stages.

I was always in the leading group.

I wish to show everyone my talent once again.

(Excited)

(JEONG MIN JUN stands still with the mic in his hand.)

"What?"

"What's going on?"

"Is he a weird guy?"

I don't like giving out spoilers...

or talking before my performance.

Can I talk after my performance?

(No one has dared to dance first before talking!)

(Look at this guy.)

"So you won't talk?"

He's daring.

He's different.

I'm sorry.

The Gen MZer.

Gen MZ! The Gen MZ director.

That was cute.

I can beat him easily.

(Choreography match, day of result announcement)

Out of eight choreographer votes,

seven choreographers voted for one choreographer.

Gosh.

- Oh, no. - Just one vote.

Seven votes? Wouldn't that be me?

Those seven votes might be for me.

(Which choreographer won 7 votes?)

I'm really curious about their signatures.

Right.

They're not K-pop choreographers.

My signature is a piece...

that became Korea's first VIBE win.

I came up with the choreography.

It's really fast-paced...

with a lot of energy.

It was put together with those things in mind.

Do you know a signature move from The Stories?

They were so fast. They were like...

I have great pride in this part.

My signature...

placed first in the Haru Dance Competition...

and Body Rock Asia.

It helped me reach AGT.

Hash's strength is that she can do all genres.

She has a wide spectrum of dancing.

She comes up with things at different angles.

She expresses lines very well,

but she's also very technical.

That makes her choreographies very diverse.

It's an impressive part...

that can win any competition.

Could it be called a rival match?

It can be a battle of pride between mega crews.

Hash is the final boss of COME HERE.

I'm here to defeat the final boss.

MIN JUN isn't a leader or director.

He will take my part? He will take what's mine?

I will never allow that to happen.

I think Hash will become the director.

Right.

The others looked down on me.

(Sullen)

"MIN JUN will learn a lot."

"He will learn a lot while going against Hash."

Instead of the young co-director,

I believe the director who cares about everything will...

It will be a clean sweep for Hash.

I don't think MIN JUN will be able to cope with her.

He's going to learn a lot before he goes.

Oh, no!

I think he will be the first one to get eliminated.

(She says you're going to go home, MIN JUN.)

Those words struck me.

(Sighing)

This is cruel.

I'm a very small person.

What can I show those people?

What can I do...

to go against those who looked down on me?

I should take everything away from Hash.

The point was to take away the choreography.

I wanted to steal her whole performance.

I did my best to analyze her performance.

COME HERE is known for its floor moves and technique.

I wanted to...

add my style of floor moves and technique.

The others all predicted Hash to win.

They will all watch me with suspicious eyes.

It's a chance for me to prove myself.

You know this, MIN JUN.

I will beat you no matter what.

I hope that going against me...

will be a good experience for you.

(What will Hash's new "Iron" be like?)

Here it comes. Something big is coming.

I think it will be incredible. I think I'll get goosebumps.

Three, two, one.

Go!

She came up with something for the countdown.

Gosh, this is great!

Go!

(Amazed)

She turned it into that?

Gosh, the angles are perfect.

As expected.

(Focused 100 percent)

She's so light.

(A treat for the eyes)

It looked like she was clenching her teeth.

"So you're trying to beat me?"

"It won't be easy." This was what it felt like.

(Amazed)

(Amazed)

(Shocked)

(Hash's new "Iron" performance ends.)

(Hash's performance shocked everyone.)

(Covering his mouth)

(As expected)

The ending was unique.

How did she come up with that kind of ending?

The ending surprised me.

The other choreographers loved it and found it so refreshing.

That made me feel a sense of crisis.

We were never rivals.

I will never lose. Never.

I will prove that I deserve to be here...

through my performance.

You will let your performance do the talking?

I must take a good look, then.

(What will JEONG MIN JUN's new "Dream State" be like?)

How did he get the beat?

(Look at this guy.)

Go!

How did he get the beat?

His eyes changed.

Gosh, that's amazing.

It was intense.

Gosh!

(Amazed)

His energy was so strong.

MIN JUN was this good?

He was filled with spite.

(That's legendary.)

Gosh, you're got the spirit.

Why is he so good?

He knows what he's doing.

(Amazed)

Darn!

(The thrill lingers.)

This guy is good. That was thrilling.

That was solo performance.

(The choreography match comes to an end.)

He's so good.

I can't close my mouth.

MIN JUN was that talented?

He's a genius.

Even until the point before he started dancing,

I thought this was Hash's game.

But as soon as I saw him dance...

"What?"

"Okay. You guys all looked down on me, right?"

"This is how I dance."

Bam! He proved himself.

(MIN JUN tore up the stage.)

It was a big surprise. I was shocked.

Do his knees not hurt if he dances like that?

(Impressed)

This guy is something.

The energy of him crushing himself...

directly struck me. I was completely mesmerized.

MIN JUN worked hard.

MIN JUN's performance was really strong.

This might end up being a tough match.

Can a co-director beat the director?

Things are getting more interesting.

It's more exciting when things are tight.

They're both monsters.

The strength of Hash's new "Iron..."

was that the build-up was really good.

There was a complete structure in this short song.

As for JEONG MIN JUN's "Dream State,"

the way he used his eyes...

helped me follow the flow,

and it led me throughout the song.

I was completely focused.

But if I am to point out a negative,

it felt like MIN JUN would be the only one who could...

pull the moves.

"Will the other dancers be able to pull off those moves?"

"Will he be able to direct those moves well?"

I was filled with those worries.

I'm going to win.

Choreographer JEONG MIN JUN's "Iron."

Choreographer Hash's "Dream State."

Who will protect their signature and who will take away a signature?

Hash's structure...

and engagement was really impressive.

I think the public will really like it.

There will be many female fans.

It's a tight match.

It feels different than the live performance.

I love Hash.

The signature choreography results of the Public Judge...

will be revealed now.

(Who did the Public Judge choose between JEONG MIN JUN and Hash?)

(JEONG MIN JUN wins with the Public Judge evaluation.)

(Impressed)

Gosh.

I felt hope after winning the vote.

Gosh, I'm in trouble.

I believe the other choreographers will choose me.

Which signature choreography did the seven choreographers choose?

I believe they have voted for me.

I want to place a bet on my win.

The final result will be revealed.

(NaiN: JEONG MIN JUN, Renan: JEONG MIN JUN,)

(BADA: JEONG MIN JUN, Back Koo Young: JEONG MIN JUN,)

(BABYZOO: JEONG MIN JUN, Simeez: JEONG MIN JUN,)

(INGYOO: JEONG MIN JUN, Kasper: Hash)

It's 8 to 1.

Oh, no.

Look at Hash's face.

I got shocked. "I lost."

I hoped that I wasn't the one with one vote.

But it ended up being me.

JEONG MIN JUN takes the win.

I was able to prove myself.

I felt delighted.

Through MIN JUN's "Dream State,"

the emotions were expressed really well.

The energy never died down.

I was envious of that spirit.

There were so many parts that amazed me.

The whole performance was so entertaining.

The hype of the build-up that was set up...

was really high.

It made me forget Hash's signature moves for a second.

That was how good it was.

"This guy deserves to be in..."

"Street World Fighter: Directors' War."

I believe the other choreographers predicted my elimination...

because they didn't know much about me.

I think I was able to show everyone how I dance,

and I feel delighted.

You thought I was going to go home early, right?

Things have just started for me.

She's mad.

- It must be a great shock for her. - Right.

Hash underestimated MIN JUN...

and got humiliated.

Do I see things differently?

Hash's performance...

was touching.

I enjoyed her performance the most.

There was a big title left as director.

I had to get that title no matter what.

To prevent from losing,

I will take out my whole brain.

(Brain removal performance)

- That's the scariest thing. - That's the scariest thing.

(Gosh!)

That's so scary!

Nothing can be scarier than that.

She's going to take out her brain.

I will grind my teeth.

I will open up my whole brain...

so that MIN JUN can't win.

I will show you how great my directing is.

Hash will really grind her teeth.

That worried me.

I know what happens when Hash takes out her brain.

She's exceptional when it comes to making performances.

I must be fully prepared.

We'll have to see how things go for the directing as well.

It will be clearer...

with who will end up going home.

The last group of the signature choreography match.

- The last one is the best one. - I got so excited.

This is going to be so entertaining.

BADA versus INGYOO.

This is going to be fun to watch!

This is another bloody battle.

I think BEBE is the best female crew...

and WE DEM BOYZ is the best male crew.

I can't imagine who will win...

when two people at the top go against each other.

(Who will win this massive battle?)

Will the signature be taken away...

or will it be protected until the end?

What are the signatures of these two?

BADA's signature choreography that INGYOO must take away...

- Could it be "Smoke?" - is "Smoke."

I was right!

(I totally approve that one.)

Gosh.

(Everyone automatically does the lighter move.)

("Smoke" by Dynamic Duo and Lee Young Ji...)

(started a global challenge syndrome in 2023.)

I came up with the choreography from start to finish.

The whole country copied...

the intense highlight.

Everyone turned on the lighter with their fingers...

three years ago.

The lyrics, energy, and choreography of the song.

"Smoke" shines bright when these three things work together.

Will he be able to take that away?

My signature will also hard to take away.

(This is it.)

INGYOO's signature choreography...

that BADA must take away is "like JENNIE."

("like JENNIE" by Jennie was a huge hit in 2025.)

(The official music video got more than 270 million views.)

The catchy moves...

make you want to copy them.

I believe that song had the most challenges.

I even did one.

(Even Back Koo Young wanted to cover "like JENNIE.")

It took us a while to find something...

for the "ooh" at the start of the chorus.

There weren't many moves that went well with that.

I believe it will be tough to take away this song.

"Smoke" and "like JENNIE?"

It's a dizzying battle.

I would've wanted to give up.

I think it will be equally frustrating for them.

Will INGYOO be able to make the same impact...

as BADA?

On the other hand,

how will BADA overcome "like JENNIE?"

(Around 18 minutes have passed for the choreography creation.)

Gosh, I'm all wet.

(BADA is sweating buckets already.)

(She blocks her sweat glands with tissue paper...)

(and focuses on creating the choreography.)

I wasn't able to eat.

"Let's try every move while I can."

My mind was filled with this thought.

I can't think.

(She falls to the ground in the end.)

Think.

Think.

This mission was tough.

It was a huge mission even though it was the first one.

Could there be a bigger mission than this?

I'm desperate right now.

Instead of taking away "like JENNIE" in this mission,

protecting "Smoke..."

is much more important to me.

BADA is the only one...

who is a player and choreographer at the same time.

It wasn't created for someone else.

The choreography is an expression of herself.

That's a true signature.

"Smoke..."

isn't a performance of another artist.

The star of this choreography is me.

It holds a significant meaning to me.

The choreography wasn't chosen easily.

It was chosen after going through many difficulties...

and it received a lot of love.

It was recognized by others.

It became the foundation of my career as a dancer.

I became one...

with the song, lyrics, and choreography...

It feels like I'm the singer of this song.

That's how connected I am with this song.

It's a piece...

that can't be separated from her.

But that gets torn away from her?

That will break her heart.

You won't be able to imagine what it will feel like.

It will feel like having to abandon myself.

Please.

I must get chosen.

If I start with a loss,

I don't know what I can show through this mission.

The evaluation video was shown earlier.

It feels like everything mentioned is becoming true.

She's a true legend as a player,

but this isn't "Street Woman Fighter."

BADA is a choreographer, not a director.

I wasn't acknowledged as a director.

If this mission goes wrong,

I will lose everyone's trust one more time.

That means I must never get my song taken away.

I will do anything I can...

to take away "like JENNIE."

BADA didn't stop...

and kept trying to create something.

She crushed her whole body for this.

I thought the floor was going to sink in.

She kept dancing with full power.

(INGYOO watches her through the mirror at that moment.)

I watched BADA,

and it felt like she was determined to win.

Her dancing skills are so persuasive.

I'm doomed.

I must be serious about this.

I kept watching him as well.

I watched him whenever he appeared.

"What did INGYOO come up with?"

I got curious about that.

I wonder what's inside his head...

for him to come up with things so easily.

What's inside INGYOO's head?

I was really curious about...

INGYOO's choreography.

I watched him while keeping him in check.

(Grunting)

He looked really free.

INGYOO's strategy is to become an insane person?

I got excited.

I tried to get possessed.

For a choreography to do well,

it has to be interesting.

Light it up!

Bang!

I don't think...

he's listening to "Smoke" right now.

That can't be for "Smoke."

(He's listening to "Smoke" to everyone's surprise.)

I can go with a different style.

It can be more exciting.

Slime style.

It can feel more relaxed.

Liquid monster style.

It can be fun.

Tube man style. Get what I'm saying?

That's my core.

Light it up. I should ignite it.

That lighter sound?

(The intro everyone knows)

I'll erase it from the start.

The word "Smoke" is also mentioned in the title.

In the original song, BADA extinguished the lighter.

I'll light it and throw it just like this.

(Satisfied)

The song always mentioned "Smoke,"

but there is no smoking gesture. To this unlucky song,

did I give it liberation?

My opponent is INGYOO.

It will be a tough fight,

but I need to properly beat him and rise.

I've come this far in this profession.

Despite my small frame, I must pull it off.

(BADA versus INGYOO, 1-on-1 Signature Mission)

This choreography is a massive hit.

How will they interpret it?

I'm really looking forward to it.

I can't wait to see it.

I'll throw the challenge. She'll know what I'll do.

Five, four,

- three, two, one. - Let's go.

Go!

This is insane.

This is insane.

His dance is so catchy.

I did not watch it at all, fearing I'd be swayed.

It's so cool.

I'd say that was a fresh shock.

Okay, go!

I saw him approach Koo Young.

It seemed to be effective.

- This is such a raw move. - Okay, go!

It is much tastier to see than I thought.

(INGYOO's new "Smoke" performance ends.)

(Cheers erupting everywhere)

I believe I've done it better than I expected.

I did not expect him to nail it with this gesture.

Only INGYOO can do this.

He made the original choreography unrecognizable.

It seems he just made it his own with INGYOO's style.

It seemed like INGYOO sang "Smoke."

But I do not know.

Rather than requiring great skill,

it was freestyle-like and had a gesture-like feel.

INGYOO definitely pulled all the energy.

Then I need to show more. I need to prove myself.

(What will BADA's new "like JENNIE" be like?)

Four, three, two, one. Go.

(It will continue shortly.)

- I'll pour out everything. - Five, four, three, two, one.

Go.

(Astonished)

That's BADA.

It was aggressive.

Gosh.

It was very intense.

I don't know how she can use her expressions.

The energy is so good.

(BADA's new "like JENNIE" performance ends.)

(Choreographers were instantly overwhelmed by BADA's stage.)

(Simply amazing)

It's very tight and powerful.

The energy is too overwhelming to overcome.

She absolutely killed it with the choreography.

Jennie, Jennie, Jennie, Jennie

It really came across as a highlight.

There were so many moves that I truly liked.

That's amazing.

I think she created choreography...

enough to overshadow the original.

It was certainly thrilling.

I think it will be a good match.

- This is a legendary big match. - This matchup drives me crazy.

You're truly being too much.

It's so difficult. I can't decide who to pick.

It's truly too difficult.

Their matchup was truly the most difficult.

(Evaluation by 8 choreographers and...)

(vote from public judges is finished.)

I will announce the public judges' results first.

For the public evaluation, it will probably be BADA.

It will be BADA, won't it?

BADA is the public's one pick.

She is on another level.

I don't have high expectations for the public vote.

(BADA got the vote from the public judges.)

It was BADA.

(Public judge evaluation: BADA wins.)

(Public judge evaluation: INGYOO loses.)

Regarding BADA's "like JENNIE" choreography...

"At this level, BADA is a genre."

She truly is a genre.

A captivating intro that grabs the eye and...

refreshing dance lines that leave a strong impression.

There were praises about strong addictiveness...

and its popular points.

That's a true relief.

My mind feels much more at ease.

(Hurting)

I hope the internal evaluation will choose me.

I have no choice but to pray.

What will the choreographers' evaluations be?

Will they yield the same results as the public judgment?

We really don't know how this will turn out.

I really don't know who will win.

I think the opinion will be half and half.

I'm quite confident.

As the grooves connect,

a style that manages power adjustments...

becomes very impactful.

INGYOO performed as if he were enjoying himself.

You might think, "Isn't that freestyle?"

Even though it looks like freestyle,

the form, rhythm, and...

the mechanism of movements are precisely connected.

That's why directors watch it and feel inspired.

I'll make her signature choreography be absorbed in my style...

as if it never existed before.

I am truly confident in persuading with my dance.

I am confident.

Her acting was amazing,

and there are so many interesting elements.

Because there are parts where the points are clearly visible,

I thought BADA's choreography might fit the song a bit more.

There was a catchy point at first glance.

When the director saw my dancing, I could tell they were impressed.

Hearing such voices, I fill my confidence.

If this is the reaction, I choreographed well.

I must protect my signature.

I need to take INGYOO's choreography.

I will now reveal the results.

This is truly...

(I am trembling.)

(BADA's got 1 vote.)

(INGYOO also got 1 vote.)

(BADA got 2 votes, and INGYOO got 2 votes.)

(BADA got 2 votes, and INGYOO got 4 votes.)

I became very uneasy.

Gradually, my name appeared more.

(INGYOO wins with 1 more vote.)

(Neck and neck)

(Back Koo Young's vote is not announced.)

(Time to escape)

Koo Young!

(Koo Young!)

(Laughing)

What on earth are you doing to me?

What did I do wrong?

This is insane.

I trust Koo Young, but anxiety is rising.

This is making me crazy.

By Back Koo Young's choice...

Why is it my choice?

We all chose together.

We all chose together, right?

The result is being revealed.

This is insane.

(Feeling unfair)

Let's check the final results now.

Seriously.

(Who will Back Koo Young choose?)

We must've seen the quality of the dance.

INGYOO's quality is good. BADA's quality is good too.

It seems like a dilemma.

Please!

I'm so desperate.

I trust he recognized my level.

Father's choice is...

(Back Koo Young chose INGYOO.)

(INGYOO's win in Signature Choreography Takeover Match)

(And BADA's defeat)

(Reading the room)

(He is also reading the room.)

I was so scared that I shivered with Simeez.

I felt BADA get fired up in real time.

With a final score of 5 to 4,

INGYOO won.

This is truly unbearable.

She appears to be quite upset.

Considering it's her own song,

she must feel like her soul was taken.

I lost my own choreography.

And I also couldn't steal the opponent's choreography.

Since this is my first such experience,

I was so shocked about it.

While protecting my choreography,

I stole BADA's choreography.

Even though the original signature of BADA's choreography...

was deeply engraved in our minds,

he created new highlights,

and it was full of wit and flair.

I loved that.

He just stuck to the “crazy” concept and nailed it.

I completely forgot the original version.

The raw energy and style were incredibly impressive.

Not focusing on expressions or specific points,

he competed solely with dance. I loved that.

Those comments stabbed my heart.

- Bam. - Choreographer BADA.

You failed to protect your own signature part.

How are you feeling now?

My feelings?

It's truly the worst.

(Surprising)

(Eyes shaking)

It's not over yet.

I'll fill that golden Director Credit with my name.

Now, I'll stop INGYOO from performing.

(Scoffing)

(Stunned)

Gosh.

(Dumbfounded)

I can tell that's the worst.

I felt a violent vibe from her.

It seems like she's going to be vicious.

Seriously.

(Signature Choreography Match: BADA, Lost, 4, INGYOO, 5)

(Sighing)

It's too cruel.

Losing my choreography,

and not taking my opponent's.

This is my first experience.

(Next week)

All of the signature parts...

(With the winning choreography, they create the 1-on-1 Signature Stage.)

(Only the Last Run winner choreographer...)

(will acquire the final Director Credit.)

(Being a director is my livelihood.)

(I've made it this far with this profession...)

(If you fail, you might as well die.)

(The dancer casting to...)

(complete the work together begins.)

(Casting is the most important.)

(I will not yield to you.)

(I will choose Lee Jung.)

(I am not that nice a person.)

(This is driving me crazy.)

(I will choose Jamie.)

(I want Jamie too.)

(They both want to take Jamie.)

(Are they going to fight for him?)

(I will go on a casting.)

(You are taking them all.)

(Why did I lose it?)

(We will do "Smoke" as INGYOO's version.)

(It is not even my choreography.)

Let's go.

(It is not a matter of pride.)

(It rots me.)

(MIN JUN's choreography will be obvious.)

(I won against Hash.)

(I won by 8 to 1.)

(He provoked me.)

(The winner choreographer begins teaching.)

(Teaching carelessly)

Clearly...

(But it wasn't like this.)

(There's no need to teach her 100 percent perfectly, right?)

(Hash, could you show us the dance once?)

(Me? You mean me?)

(You'll have to keep doing my choreography.)

(Our team dancers are here.)

(He's disrespecting me in front of my team.)

(I need to get revenge quickly...)

(by winning.)

(Learning "Armageddon" from another choreographer...)

(It's very stressful.)

(Only the loser feels that unique anger.)

(I will definitely win.)

(The full-scale Directors' War is...)

(starting now.)

(Do you want to do this 100 times?)

(Rina!)

(Rina, you need to practice more.)

(Not knowing the timing is a problem, but...)

(your attitude is also the problem right now.)

(Only one thing remains.)

(Final Director Credit battle)

(Last Run)

(Why are you stopping there?) (There seems to be a problem.)

(At this rate, we might not rehearse.)

(You must go out as if your life depends on it.)

(There is no time, so we will move quickly.)

(This is not going to work.)

(Run, run, run.)

(Can I speak directly?)

(Dancers in the center seem to make mistakes often.)

(This is truly driving me crazy.)

(Oh no.)

(Dancer casting was very important.)

(We failed. That is right.)

(I cried hard earlier.)

(I want to do more, but I am worried.)

(Did I get too greedy?)

(Renan's team practice is sailing smoothly in a pleasant atmosphere.)

(Yes, yes.)

Okay.

(Dancers are also doing very well.)

(Dancer selection is also a director's ability.)

(I'm completely immersed in the dances I practiced hard.)

(I guess I did not work hard enough.)

(I should have worked harder.)

(It's been only 15 minutes.)

(I know, I know.)

(I'm so sorry to say this, but this is a survival show,)

(so I can't accommodate everyone.)

(You create your own dance style, but...)

(I think you need to look from other perspectives too.)

(I think they have some complaints to me.)

(It's insufficient.)

(Do you want to do this one 100 times?)

(Everyone is truly unbelievable.)

(I'm going crazy. I want to die.)

(Is it right for me to ask the dancers, "Please help me?")

(If I knew my problem, I'd want to fix it quickly.)

(It's just my lack of ability.)

(Sighing)

(I must be the director.)

(I can never lose this.)

(I really want it.)

(The owner of the final work will be...)

(only one director.)

(It will now be proven here.)

(About who is the true director.)