Episodes 1 and 2 of ‘World of Street Woman Fighter’ launched with some high-stakes battles and some seriously intense choreography challenges for the Rank Mission. It was honestly such a treat to watch talented dancers from international crews go head-to-head, all fighting to claim the main dancer title.
From the last episode, we now know that AG SQUAD’s Vanessa and Aaliyah secured the main dancer title for the Rookie Class, while Royal Family took the win for the Middle Class. But what about the Leader Class? Any guesses who claimed the top spot?
And if you’ve been following the show religiously (like many of us), I’m sure you have already watched the Rank Mission dance videos on The Choom’s YouTube channel, right?
Well, here’s our take:
Leader Class
The Leader Class was the most anticipated one, featuring absolute icons like Kaea, Honey J, Marlee, Ibuki, Riehata, and Teesha. As team leaders, none of them were willing to settle for just being a backup dancer, so the stakes were very high. The final showdown for the main dancer title came down to Riehata vs. Honey J, and in the end, Riehata defended her choreography with consistency and bagged the win.
Now, as someone who’s been an avid viewer of Mnet’s dance series, I genuinely feel like the Leader Class mission is one of the most iconic and hyped missions in the whole show. Just think about how viral no:ze’s ‘Hey Mama’, Vata’s ‘New Thing’, and Bada Lee’s ‘Smoke’ went—even before full dance videos dropped. So with ‘Echo!’ by SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi as the track, Riehata’s choreography was fitting—it had swag, flow, and clean execution. But still, something felt off. The leader battles didn’t hit as hard emotionally compared to legendary moments like Bada vs. Kirsten.
And even though the Leader Class dance video is already out, it hasn’t gone viral in the same way the others did (yet). Maybe it’s still early, and the challenge clips might pick up steam—by the way, did you know that the host of the show, Sung Hanbin, has already joined in on the very first challenge, so maybe give it a watch?
Rookie Class
In the Rookie Class dance video, it was clear that all dancers were included, which was honestly amazing. Hats off to Vanessa and Aaliyah from AG SQUAD for directing the video in a way that showcased everyone and didn’t just focus on themselves.
That said, the judges made a valid point—the video leaned more into facial expressions than actual dancing and choreography. Maybe if Korea’s waacking queen Lip J (BUMSUP) had won, her choreography style would have brought something sharper to the table.
Middle Class
Okay, let’s talk about the Middle Class video. I’m just going to say it—this one was the weakest, not just for this season, but also compared to previous seasons too.
Expectations were high, especially because many loved the music, but the Royal Family’s directing really didn’t do it justice. In fact, at one point, the video seemed more focused on the male backup dancers than the ‘WSWF’ contestants themselves, leaving many viewers confused and disappointed.
Also, can we talk about the choreography? It felt over-sexualized and objectifying at times, with not enough solid dance. A total miss, in my opinion.
And one thing I don’t think many viewers noticed—but I definitely did—was how Asian teams were put at the back during the group choreography. That didn’t sit right with me.
Director’s Cut
So, some viewers have been wondering what the actual point of the Director’s Cut version of these dance videos is. Maybe it was added to put a spotlight on other dancers—not just the main one—especially in case the video feels too centered on the chosen main dancer.
Worst Dancers
Let’s be real—we all saw it coming: AG SQUAD and Royal Family naming each other as the worst dancers. The rivalry between the OGs and the new-gen Royal Family made this moment feel almost predictable.
But what really got people talking was Riehata’s pick for worst dancer. In the Leader Class, the choice was genuinely tough since everyone brought their own style. But picking Honey J, especially knowing her struggles with the language barrier, felt a little strategic rather than fair.
K-pop Mission
The K-pop Mission dance videos dropped before the show even aired, and as expected, they created major buzz online. This mission is always a fan-favorite—who doesn’t love watching their favorite crews dance on iconic K-pop hits? And, this time, we’ve got songs from Jennie, G-DRAGON, and aespa—so yes, expectations are sky-high.
Since Riehata won the best director’s challenge, she’s ranked at the top and had the power to choose the matchups and the songs. No surprise that she paired AG SQUAD and Royal Family against each other with aespa’s song.
But what did surprise me? Her choice to go against BUMSUP with Jennie’s track. Considering she had already chosen BUMSUP as the worst dancer (giving them -50 points and dropping them to the bottom), it’s obvious she’s being strategic and low-key targeting the Korean team.
As for the rest, MOTIV was paired against OSAKA Ojo Gang, and they’ll be dancing to G-DRAGON’s songs.
Final Thoughts
Honestly? The Rank Mission videos didn’t fully live up to the hype for me. What about you?
And now with the K-pop Mission and the copy-paste choreographies coming up soon, who do you think is going to pull ahead? Which crews are in danger? Could this be the moment BUMSUP finally climbs out of last place? And will LEEJUNG really get that revenge for Honey J?
Drop your thoughts in the comment section below—we want to hear them all!
Written by Diksha Gangadeen
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