Kirsten and Akanen “Let the dancers know”… ‘Swoopa 2’ was popular overseas too

[My Daily = Reporter Park Yun-jin] Cable channel Mnet is leading the global K-dance syndrome beyond K-pop. ‘Street Woman Fighter 2’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Suppa 2’), the center of attention, swept the top spot in domestic viewership ratings and topicality, and is also doing well globally, attracting attention at home and abroad.

‘Supa 2′ received a lot of attention from the beginning. They declared a global dance war and recruited Korea’s top dancers and world-class dance crews Jam Republic and Tsvakill, thereby increasing the level of dance survival. These 8 crews, who strongly wear genre characteristics such as choreography, battle, and hip-hop, explode their individuality in the battle version of ‘Swoopa 2’ and record a maximum of 4.7%, breaking their own highest viewership rating every episode. (AGB Nielsen, paid households in the metropolitan area)

The global reaction is also unusual. Even before its first broadcast, ‘Swoopa 2’ was sold to leading global platforms such as PCCW Viu, LINE TV, and iQIYI, and is currently being serviced in countries and regions around the world, including Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Oceania. In Taiwan, where the response is the fastest, visible results are being shown, such as achieving first place in the overall entertainment ranking in just two episodes (LINE TV, OTT global entertainment).

The cumulative number of views on YouTube, used by users around the world, exceeded 100 million views in just two weeks after it was aired. In addition, it surpassed 150 million views on the 9th, and is currently on the verge of reaching 200 million views with a tireless upward trend.

The leader rank mission performance video recorded 1 million views in less than half a day after its release, and ranked first among the most popular videos within a day. The ‘K-POP Death Match Mission’ videos, which will be broadcasted tomorrow (12th), are also exceeding 25 million views. The dancers’ skills and charm are captivating the world, demonstrating their potential as much as that of K-POP idols. In addition, it is expected to gain more and more wings as the global fandom’s ‘Swoopa 2’ sound source challenge continues along with idols such as NCT and Rise, which are heating up online.

Among these, the appearance of global crew leaders Kirsten (Jam Republic) and Akanen (Tsvakil) is once again in the spotlight. Kirsten and Akanen are already prominent figures in the global dance scene, and they are at the center of attention every day in Korea with their manners and skills worthy of leaders of a world-class dance crew.

Even before the first broadcast, the two showed their strong will and determination for the expansion of the dancer scene and the opportunity for dancers to receive attention. After Season 1 of ‘Suppa’ achieved record-breaking box office success, it became natural for dancers to appear on various entertainment shows and other broadcasts in Korea. Attention to individual dancers and their works also showed an upward trend. However, they explain that this is not the case globally.

Kirsten said, “I was attracted to the idea of ​​giving female dancers a great opportunity,” and added, “I’m trying to contribute to how we can show our own international color and who we are as female dancers.” Akanen also said, “In Japan, there are no broadcasts that focus on dancers. I was very surprised to see season 1 dancers broadcast with artists. I hope ‘Supa 2’ will serve as an opportunity to publicize Japanese dancers and their strengths.”He became a hot topic by saying, “I did it.”

CP Kwon Young-chan said, “I am often surprised by the passion and skills of dancers who work day and night for the sake of the work. “Our goal is for all crew members, including global dancers, to achieve satisfactory results in ‘Swoopa 2,’” he said. “We will continue to strive to create a stage where dancers can receive more attention.” He raised expectations by saying, “Please look forward to the K-POP death match mission that everyone prepared with their lives on the line.”

‘Suppa 2’ is about to air its 4th episode, when the first eliminated crew will be produced. All 8 crews are garnering the attention of global viewers with their performances filled with artistic spirit and fighting spirit. Attention is being paid to who will be the crew that will show their individuality and charm to the world until the end.

[‘Supa 2’/Mnet]