On March 26, 2025, Mnet unveiled the highly anticipated lineup for Street Woman Fighter 3 through their YouTube channel. This season introduces the “World of K-POP Mission,”wherein dance crews showcase their choreography to popular songs by iconic K-pop artists. Among the notable performances, BUMSUP, representing South Korea, captivated audiences with their interpretation of tracks by BLACKPINK’s Jennie, including “Mantra,””ExtraL”featuring Doechii, and “Like Jennie.”
Led by the talented Honey J, BUMSUP aimed to display their distinctive style through their performance of Jennie’s hits. With a team composed of experienced dancers, expectations were elevated, particularly with the prominent figures from the inaugural season involved, including esteemed dancer Lip J. Nevertheless, reactions to their performance varied widely, prompting a spectrum of opinions from fans.
Many fans expressed disappointment, citing a lack of impactful stage presence from a collective of top-tier dance leaders in Korea. One user on X, @taemindilf, voiced dissatisfaction, stating:
“all the leaders in a group and this is the best yall can do……?”
Viewers compared BUMSUP’s performance unfavorably against other crews, particularly noting the electrifying presence exhibited by Japanese competitors. Some felt that their choreography did not match the intensity displayed by global teams participating in the show.
“- lowkey expected more from the korea team and the structure was not there – simply put its just not that memorable – was waiting for waacking cuz of lipj and gabee thoTT – loved the energy from rhtokyo and im so gladddd to see rena back on swf really loved her in swf2,”an X user wrote.
“no hate but this is so…..bad…. like where is the energy,”another netizen remarked.
“yeah damn sorry team korea but team japan def won that. they did jennie’s songs justice ngl,”a fan mentioned.
Conversely, some fans came to BUMSUP’s defense, highlighting their choreography’s execution and technique. Supporters praised them for the adaptability shown in their routines leading up to the performance.
“Deymm they come up a choreography for like jennie for 2 weeks prior to release deymm,”a fan commented.
“the dna part of bumsup’s choreo was so slick. it couldve been highlighted more if the camera work was better,”an X user wrote.
“Bumsup movement is so clean, i love their version more,”another netizen added.
Overview of Street Woman Fighter 3 and Competing Teams
Street Woman Fighter 3, officially known as World of Street Woman Fighter, marks the latest installment of Mnet’s acclaimed dance survival series. This season, the competition scales to an international level, featuring six elite dance crews from various countries. The participating teams include:
- BUMSUP (South Korea)
- AG SQUAD (Australia)
- MOTIV (USA)
- OSAKA Ojo Gang (Japan)
- RHTokyo (Japan)
- ROYAL FAMILY (New Zealand)
BUMSUP is formed from a combination of past winners and leaders from the first season of Street Woman Fighter, making them one of the most anticipated teams this season.
Other teams also possess formidable backgrounds, such as RHTokyo, led by renowned K-pop choreographer RIEHATA, and AG SQUAD, featuring former members of the Royal Family celebrated for their vibrant performances.
The premiere of the show is planned for May of this year, a development that continues to generate excitement among fans and dance enthusiasts alike.