Kim Ha-on has emerged as the winner of ‘Show Me the Money 12,’ marking his second crown after ‘High School Rapper 2.’
Mnet’s ‘Show Me the Money 12’ revealed its final winner on the 2nd.
With a record-breaking 36,000 participants, anticipation built over who would succeed last season’s winner, Lee Young-ji, and claim the crown.
Ahead of the final showdown, TOP5 contestants Kim Ha-on, Nauimyoung, Maison Homme, Milli, and Treyby expressed their aspirations and thirst for victory.
Kim Ha-on, who won ‘High School Rapper 2,’ entered ‘Show Me the Money 12’ as a strong contender from the preliminary rounds. He confidently declared, “I believe I am the most deserving to win here. After watching the final stage, you will know who the winner is. Hip-hop is all about skill.”
Nauimyoung, who dramatically returned through ‘Yaksha’s World’ after an earlier elimination, stated, “Today, I will make my mark with the name ‘Nauimyoung’ and show you what ‘cool’ truly means. The period of proving my growth is over, and as this is the only final stage, I will deliver an exceptional performance.”
The TOP5 contestants—Kim Ha-on, Nauimyoung, Maison Homme, Milli, and Treyby—showcased their incredible stage presence and captivating performances, engaging in a fierce competition for the win.
In the tension-fueled finale, Mason Homme took 5th place, Milli 4th, Treyby 3rd, and Nauimyoung 2nd, with Kim Ha-on ultimately crowned the Champion of ‘Show Me the Money 12.’
Kim Ha-on, now the recipient of the 12th crown and a prize of KRW 100 million, expressed his confident prediction of victory, stating, “This is the only scenario I’ve imagined since deciding to participate in ‘Show Me the Money 12.'”
Producers Zico and Crush orchestrated his victory. Zico shared, “From the beginning, I saw him as someone who overcame hardships. From the moment he joined and with each mission, I believed ‘there’s no path but victory’ and gave my best.”
Reflecting on his runner-up finish, Nauimyoung, who showed significant growth through a revival, said, “I never expected anything when I first entered. I focused on enjoying each performance without greed, and in a few months, my life changed dramatically. I plan to continue singing about youth in my music, and I hope you continue to enjoy listening.”
