Osaka Ojo Gang Triumphs in 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Finale Amid Controversy

The 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (WSWF) concluded with Osaka Ojo Gang claiming victory. Previously, Kyoka, a popular member of the group, faced controversy when a photo of her wearing a shirt with a Rising Sun flag design circulated online. Despite criticism from some netizens, she offered no explanation and went on to win the final, being regarded as the biggest beneficiary of the show.

On Tuesday, the 22nd, the final episode of Mnet's 'World of Street Woman Fighter' featured a fierce dance battle between AG SQUAD, MOTIV, and Osaka Ojo Gang. The coveted title of global dance supremacy was awarded to Osaka Ojo Gang after an intense competition.

The show achieved remarkable success, ranking first in the 1539 and 2049 target demographics for nine consecutive weeks (according to AGB Nielsen, based on the Seoul metropolitan area). On TVING, it reached a real-time viewing share of 93.3% among all live channels during the same time slot. 'World of Street Woman Fighter' also topped the TV-OTT non-drama buzz rankings by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex for seven consecutive weeks, with BUMSUP, Osaka Ojo Gang, and Kyoka sweeping the top three spots in the non-drama cast buzz rankings for the third week of July.

The grand finale consisted of the 'OST (Original SWF Theme) Mission,' 'Crew Identity Mission,' and a finale stage with bonus points. Judges included Park Jin-young, Mike Song, special judges Aliya Janell, and Saweetie. Osaka Ojo Gang took an early lead by winning the pre-vote, and in the first mission, they captivated audiences with a performance that highlighted the most memorable moments of 'World of Street Woman Fighter.'

AG SQUAD opened the stage with a performance to izna's 'SASS (Prod. THE HUB),' using swords as props to showcase their inner hunter instincts. MOTIV followed with ASH ISLAND's 'Always a Good Time (Prod. THE HUB),' capturing moments of love, energy, and camaraderie. Osaka Ojo Gang, wearing helmets, performed to Seong Han-bin's 'CHAMPION (Prod. THE HUB),' recreating Kyoka's fiery punch scene and a mega crew performance, earning high praise from the judges.

The second mission, 'Crew Identity Mission,' featured '3 teams, 3 colors' performances, culminating in a captivating finale stage. AG SQUAD shone in the finale stage, performing to their new song 'Gatsby,' showcasing a wide spectrum of talent. Ultimately, Osaka Ojo Gang emerged as the winners of 'World of Street Woman Fighter,' with AG SQUAD in second place and MOTIV in third.

Representing Japan, Osaka Ojo Gang (Ibuki, Ru, Minami, Uwa, Junna, Kyoka, Hana) is a street crew rooted in hip-hop and battle culture. With standout member Kyoka and a diverse array of talented members, they have garnered a strong fanbase and widespread acclaim.

Despite facing challenges in the first elimination battle, the team demonstrated unity and growth, culminating in their first-place finish. Leader Ibuki expressed her gratitude, saying, "This was our youth. We are truly thankful if everyone enjoyed it with us." The members embraced each other, celebrating their victory, while Kyoka shed tears, adding to the emotional moment.