Street Woman Fighter Returns: World-Class Dance Battles Ignite With Ibuki vs. Lip J Rematch
Mnet’s Third Season Kicks Off with Global Crews and an Epic Rivalry
The highly anticipated Street Woman Fighter franchise is back with its third season, ‘World of Street Woman Fighter’, premiering May 27 on Mnet. This season ups the ante by expanding into a global dance battleground, bringing crews from South Korea, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and Australia. Showcasing world-class competition, the six elite crews—AG SQUAD, BUMSUP, MOTIV, OSAKA Ojo Gang, RHTokyo, and ROYAL FAMILY—promise electrifying performances and drama.
The buzz began with the preview episode featuring the signature ‘target battle’ mission—a high-stakes, high-intensity challenge that has become a Street Woman Fighter trademark. Within a day, the official YouTube preview surpassed 1 million views, soaring to third in trending videos, proving the show’s massively loyal and engaged global fandom.
This season places a sharp focus on the rivalry between Ibuki, the legendary waacking dancer from OSAKA Ojo Gang, and Lip J, the renowned ‘Waacking Queen’ from Korea’s BUMSUP crew. Ibuki—famous for dominating battles since her teens and lauded as a global top-tier waacker—sets her sights on Lip J for the opening showdown. The tension is palpable as Lip J readies herself, declaring, “It was bound to happen.”
Reigniting their 10-year-old rivalry—when a young Lip J famously defeated battle icon Ibuki—this grudge match promises fireworks. Monica, who witnessed their first legendary battle, reminisced, “It was like water meeting fire.” Now, Ibuki is hungry for redemption, vowing, “I’ve been waiting for my revenge.” Dancers and fans alike are eager to witness this historic rematch, buzzing with excitement about what both will bring to the stage.
The anticipation is further fueled by the involvement of ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin as MC, and an original soundtrack featuring top artists such as izna, Melomance’s Kim Minseok, and ASH ISLAND, set to heighten the viewing experience. The OST, with four distinct themed tracks, ‘Fight Main’, ‘Woman’, ‘Goodbye’, and ‘Respect’, will be available on streaming platforms from May 27, amplifying the show’s global energy.
Mnet’s World of Street Woman Fighter premieres Tuesday, May 27 at 10 PM KST, promising a riveting start to this multi-national dance competition and a rematch a decade in the making.
