Kwon Irak, a member of virtual idol group SKINZ, garnered attention as the first virtual artist to appear on Mnet’s hip-hop audition program ‘Show Me The Money 12’.
On the first episode, which aired at 9:20 PM on the 15th, participants who passed the preliminary round performed their ‘no-accompaniment rap mission’. Kwon Irak competed for a pass necklace.
SKINZ’s official social media had previously released a video of Kwon Irak’s preliminary application for ‘Show Me The Money 12,’ drawing attention for the unconventional move. His actual appearance in the preliminaries, where he showcased his powerful rap skills, drew significant interest.
At the preliminary venue, Kwon Irak drew attention from registration through the waiting period. Zico, who was among the judges, also expressed surprise at the first virtual contestant’s presence.
Kwon Irak, who performed for judge Zico, delivered a short but powerful rap, demonstrating his skill with a wild rapping style and a rough vocal tone, but was ultimately eliminated.
As the first virtual singer to appear on ‘Show Me The Money 12,’ Kwon Irak left a strong impact, raising expectations for his future musical activities.
SKINZ, the group Kwon Irak belongs to, is gaining recognition as a virtual group that is steadily growing by presenting diverse music and content, and is anticipated to continue diverse activities.
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