Mnet‘s ‘Stage Fighter’ begins a mega stage mission on an extra-large scale.

In the 5th episode of ‘Stage Fighter’ (abbreviated as STEPA), which will air on the 22nd, all 64 dancers will create one stage. Curiosity is rising as to which dancers from the three genres of Korean dance, modern dance, and ballet who have entered the unprecedented mega stage mission will be cast in the main roles.

According to the production team, the first ranks of the dancers were determined through a dance film mission that was soaked in the charms of the three genres in the last broadcast. The dancers who reached the first place after a bloody war are ▲Korean dance Kim Jong-cheol, Kim Hyo-jun, Choi Ho-jong, ▲Modern dance Kim Hyun-ho, Ryu Tae-young, and Yoon Hyuk-joong, ▲Ballet Kim Yu-chan, Jeong Seong-uk. The 8 ‘First’ members are expected to engage in a fierce strategic battle to stand out in order to take on the main role in the Mega Stage Mission. In particular, collaboration with dancers from other genres in the First Class is expected.

Above all, Choi Ho-jong, who played a sub-lead role in the dance film, is said to have used his brain to the fullest, even coming up with a Plan B to relieve the resentment of the main role. After much thought, Choi Ho-jong will either take the gamble of harmonizing with other genres or engage in a family feud with dancers of the same genre, drawing keen attention to the battle for the main role.

In contrast, the Second Class will compete with dancers from other genres. The fresh picture is already drawing attention, as they not only use their main genre techniques but also copy other genres. In addition, in the military dance section, which is the lower class, a fierce genre battle will unfold between the three genres of Korean dance, modern dance, and ballet. Since what kind of story will come out of each class is also an unmissable point of anticipation, it raises curiosity about what techniques the dancers will use to devise their strategies.


Meanwhile, ‘Mega Stage Mission’ is a signature mission that has received enthusiastic responses from viewers by showcasing the true meaning of large-scale performances in the Mnet dance series. ‘Stage Fighter’, which has returned with ‘K-dance,’ is garnering attention to see how the three genres of Korean dance, modern dance, and ballet will complete the genre-transcending stage. In addition, the mega ‘Stepha’ mission OST, in which Kid Milli and JUSTHIS participated, has been revealed for the first time, and expectations are high for the synergy it will create when combined with the dancers.

The production team said, “The casting audition that will take place ahead of the 64 dancers’ extra-large mega stage will provide unmissable fun and immersion.”You can look forward to the fierce competition among the first ranks for the three main roles, the equally heated competition for the main supporting roles, and the genre war of the largest-ever group dance.” The show airs on the 22nd at 10 p.m.

Reporter Hong Se-young, Donga.com projecthong@donga.com