'Hip Hop Princess' Finalists Unveil Fiery Determination Ahead of Grand Finale

The 16 finalists of the highly anticipated 'Hip Hop Princess' are gearing up for their final showdown, revealing their strong aspirations for debut.

Mnet's ambitious Korea-Japan joint project, 'Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Hop Princess' (hereafter referred to as 'Hip Hop Princess'), has reached its climax after intense competition. Following a series of rigorous missions, including the initial track competition, main producer's new song mission, true battles, and special producer's new song mission, the final 16 contestants have been confirmed. Now, their heartfelt messages expressing their determination to debut have been unveiled, heightening anticipation.

Each contestant conveyed their resolve to prove their growth throughout 'Hip Hop Princess' and repay their fans. Choi Ga-yoon exuded confidence, stating, "No obstacle can stop me," while Choi Yu-min pledged, "I will become an artist who does not disappoint everyone who has supported me."

Han Hee-yeon declared, "I will constantly push my limits and challenge myself," and Hina expressed her solemn determination, "This is a life-changing opportunity, and I will give my all."

Kim Do-ee voiced her ambition, "I will announce my beginning on this final stage."

Gratitude and promises of reciprocation towards fans were also prominent. Kim Su-jin acknowledged, "My journey to the finals is all thanks to your support," vowing, "I will work even harder to repay you."

Coco shared, "I will show a performance where I genuinely enjoy the music, rather than pursuing perfection," while Lee Ju-eun expressed her earnest desire, "I will definitely debut and repay your belief in me."

Min Ji-ho stated, "I will make this final performance one I have no regrets about," and Mirika revealed, "I've grown so much by meeting a new self on this audition program. I won't forget my gratitude and will do my best to debut here."

Nam Yu-ju emphasized, "This moment exists because of those who have watched over me with warmth. I will give my all to seize this opportunity to achieve my long-held dream of debuting."

Nico conveyed her strong will, "I want to show a powerful performance, displaying everything I've built up so far," while Rino remarked, "It's surprising to reach the finals in my first audition program. I will achieve good results and ensure this is a final stage with no regrets."

Sa-sa solidified her resolve, "I believe in myself and will seize the debut before my eyes. My dream is to become an artist who makes people happy, and I will do my best in the finale to achieve it."

Yun Chae-eun proclaimed, "I will do my best with a heart full of gratitude to achieve my dream of debuting," and Yun Seo-young shared her passion for the finale, "Fueled by your love and support, I will become an artist who repays you even more."

The final live broadcast of 'Hip Hop Princess', where the members of the global hip-hop group set to debut simultaneously in Japan and Korea in the first half of 2026 will be revealed, will air on Thursday, the 18th at 9:50 PM (KST).

Korean netizens are reacting enthusiastically to the finalists' messages. Comments like, "Finally the finale! All 16 contestants worked so hard, I'll be cheering until the end!", "I'm on the edge of my seat wondering who will actually debut", and "I hope all the contestants deliver a performance they won't regret" are flooding in, showing support and anticipation.