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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# From BewhY to Wonstein \u2014 a star-studded featuring lineup<\/b><\/p>\n

The semifinals will roll out a guest lineup that reads like an awards-show roster.<\/p>\n

Announced guests include SmTM5 winner \u25b2BewhY; breakout star \u25b2Coogie; the widely respected lyricist \u25b2E Sens; SmTM9 champion \u25b2Lil Boi; Kiss of Life’s distinctive vocalist \u25b2Natti; High School Rapper 4 runner-up and SmTM11 standout \u25b2Noh Yoon-ha; long-time producer and scene veteran \u25b2The Quiett; the artist behind the viral rebound hit \u25b2Uuz; and \u25b2Wonstein, whose work helped fuel the smash \\”Merry-Go-Round.\\” The slate of features raises expectations for standout collaborative moments.<\/p>\n

# Breaking genre boundaries \u2014 collaborations beyond imagination<\/b><\/p>\n

Another highlight is the show’s genre-defying collaborations. Expect arrangements that pair strings with powerful brass sections, avant-garde instrumentation, and even ballet \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

# Solo skills on display \u2014 who will make the TOP5 and reach the final?<\/b><\/p>\n

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 \u2014 and a spot in the finale \u2014 is sure to be fiercely competitive.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com<\/font><\/span>]
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