Mnet's 'Stage Fighter' Gears Up for Thrilling Finale with 'STF Last Casting' Mission

Mnet's 'Stage Fighter' is set to air its highly anticipated finale, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

On Tuesday, the 26th, at 10 PM, the ninth episode of 'Stage Fighter' (referred to as 'STF') will kick off the final round, where 12 dancers will be selected to join the 'STF Dance Company.' With the top 20 finalists already determined in the previous episode, the stage is set for an intense showdown.

The narrative of the class warfare will culminate in the final performance. In episode 7, the third class transition ceremony revealed six dancers in the first class and 14 in the second. Notably, Kim Hye-hyun's victory over Choi Ho-jong marked a significant shift, introducing a new 'Baby Boss.' The unexpected voluntary exit of first-class dancer Kim Moo-gan added a twist, allowing Kim Jong-chul to rise to the first class and giving previously eliminated Go Dong-hoon a second chance, keeping viewers on their toes.

The final mission, 'STF Last Casting,' will heat up the finale. Dancers must secure a solo spot on the final stage, evaluated through online casting votes and live text voting. The online ticketing vote for dancer solos has been ongoing on Mnet Plus since the end of episode 8, with all 20 dancers selling out VIP seats, showcasing the immense excitement. The question remains: who will stand at the pinnacle of the pyramid?

A special performance by the top 20 finalists will be unveiled, featuring stage versions of dance films in Korean dance, contemporary dance, and ballet. The anticipation is high to see how these three genres, which have garnered much attention, will be brought to life on stage by the leading dancers.

The 'STF Last Casting' mission promises an extraordinary stage, with a mega-stage scale and a showcase of high-level techniques, expected to deliver a spectacular finale. Having presented legendary performances through previous missions like the Mega Stage Mission, K-Content Mission, and Stage Choice by PUBLIC Mission, expectations for the final stage are soaring.

'STF' has successfully highlighted the talents of dancers like Kim Hye-hyun (contemporary dance), Choi Ho-jong (Korean dance), Kang Kyung-ho (ballet), Yoon Hyuk-jung (contemporary dance), Kim Yoo-chan (ballet), and Kim Jong-chul (Korean dance), while also uncovering the charm of lesser-known dancers, achieving a significant feat in discovering star dancers.

In the finale, 12 dancers will be unveiled to join the global dance company 'STF Dance Company' and embark on a world tour. The emergence of this unprecedented star dancer lineup is eagerly awaited.

The grand finale of 'Stage Fighter' will be broadcast live on Tuesday, the 26th, at 10 PM, bringing the excitement directly to viewers.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr