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[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won] ‘Show Me the Money 12’ has outlined the must-see moments fans should watch for as the competition heads into its much-anticipated semifinals.
With just two episodes left before the finale, Mnet’s Show Me the Money 12 continues to dominate: it topped Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex TV-OTT combined buzz rankings for the third week of March, and the program-related videos’ official social media&re;(YouTube, TikTok, Instagram combined, as of the 24th) have amassed over 1 billion cumulative views. As the TOP9 prepare for the semifinal round and a shot at the final, here are the key points to watch.
# From BewhY to Wonstein — a star-studded featuring lineup
The semifinals will roll out a guest lineup that reads like an awards-show roster.
Announced guests include SmTM5 winner ▲BewhY; breakout star ▲Coogie; the widely respected lyricist ▲E Sens; SmTM9 champion ▲Lil Boi; Kiss of Life’s distinctive vocalist ▲Natti; High School Rapper 4 runner-up and SmTM11 standout ▲Noh Yoon-ha; long-time producer and scene veteran ▲The Quiett; the artist behind the viral rebound hit ▲Uuz; and ▲Wonstein, whose work helped fuel the smash \”Merry-Go-Round.\” The slate of features raises expectations for standout collaborative moments.
# Breaking genre boundaries — collaborations beyond imagination
Another highlight is the show’s genre-defying collaborations. Expect arrangements that pair strings with powerful brass sections, avant-garde instrumentation, and even ballet — a deliberate move toward multi-genre staging. These inventive pairings aim to reframe rap performance within orchestral-scale productions, promising moments that could give viewers chills and redefine what a competitive stage can be.
# Solo skills on display — who will make the TOP5 and reach the final?
The TOP9 advancing to the semifinals are Kim Ha-on, Kwon O-seon, Nau I’m Young, Raphsandu, Mason Home, Millie, Jene the Zilla, Jung Jun-hyuk, and Trevi. They will be vying for the remaining final berths. Departing from prior team-based matchups, this round ranks contestants individually, with real-time leaderboard updates adding fresh tension. The scramble for the TOP5 — and a spot in the finale — is sure to be fiercely competitive.
With only two episodes left before a champion is crowned, Show Me the Money 12 airs Thursdays at 9:20 p.m. on Mnet and TVING.
[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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