Top 5 Finalists of Show Me the Money 12: Who Will Become the New Hip-Hop Icon?

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won] 'Show Me the Money 12' is set to crown its long-awaited champion.

Mnet's Show Me the Money 12 topped Good Data Corporation's FUNdex TV-OTT combined drama and non-drama buzz chart for the fourth week of March, carrying strong momentum into the finale. Episode 12, airing live at 9:20 p.m. on the 2nd, will unveil the final stage—the last hurdle on the road to the title. With a record field of roughly 36,000 applicants, all eyes are on who will rise as the next icon of the hip-hop scene.

The final pits Kim Haon, Nau Aimyoung, Mason Home, Milli, and Trevi (listed in Korean alphabetical order) against one another in a fierce showdown. Kim Haon has been impeccable, never losing a mission. Nau Aimyoung has drawn attention for both striking visuals and a trend-forward aesthetic. Mason Home earned a dramatic survival alongside Nau Aimyoung on Yacha's World to reach the final. Milli is the only female finalist with a global profile, and Trevi has stood out with solid skill and bold confidence. Expect a tightly contested battle among these top five.

A teaser released ahead of the finale heightens the tension: the finalists declare \"the goal is to win\" and vow to prepare with relentless dedication, likening their commitment to cutting bone and flesh. As the culmination of a 12-week journey, the finale promises not only show-stopping guest features but also a final performance designed to ignite the five finalists' passion, raising anticipation even higher.

Special stages are another can't-miss element. Team Rafsandou (Kwon O-seon, Rafsandou, Ayan, Jeffrey White), who left a legendary impression during the Hell's Song Camp 4:4 team mission, will return to heat up the final with their powerful take on \"PUBLIC ENEMY.\" Fans have already clamored for an official release of the track, so viewers will be watching to see what fresh appeal the group brings to this special performance. Additionally, a special stage featuring five rappers from the TVING original Yacha's World Part 2 will add further shine to the finale.

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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