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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Osaka Ojo Gang wins World of Street Woman Fighter Season 3 over AG Squad; fans cry nepotism as TWICE Momo's sister takes the crown
On July 22, 2025, Osaka Ojo Gang took home the championship title on World of Street Woman Fighter (WSWF) Season 3, beating out fierce competitors AG Squad and Motiv in a live finale aired by Mnet. Exuding stage-commanding energy, the Japanese crew captivated the judges and studio audience alike with their powerful final performance. The crew's artistry and charisma earned widespread praise as many highlighted how far they had come over the course of the season. For many viewers, their finale routine sealed the deal, but online, the debate was just beginning, with many alleging that AJ Squad was the real winner. Fans rally behind AG Squad The moment Osaka Ojo Gang was announced as the winner, social media users were left stunned, as many felt that AG Squad, who had consistently delivered technically flawless and emotionally gripping performances, had clearly earned the top spot. One fan tweeted, 'Ag squad really carried the whole season just to end up like Jam Republic…' Y'all not tired of snubbing the real winners?" ag squad really carried the whole season just to end up like jam republic… y'all not tired of snubbing the real winners 😭 "Honestly, I didn't need the AG squad to win 1st place because their superior performances and sheer work ethic during the show speak for themselves. They're a winner in my eyes, and that's all that matters," another wrote. honestly I didn't need ag squad to win 1st place because their superior performances and sheer work ethic during the show speak for themselves, they're a winner in my eyes and that's all that matters! 🫶🫶 #WSWF #WSWF3 Some fans even speculated that the decision leaned into Mnet's push for global appeal and that Osaka Ojo Gang's international popularity might've tipped the scales. The sentiment wasn't universal, but it was loud and persistent. Why are fans crying nepotism? Adding to the controversy, some netizens are now crying nepotism, pointing to the fact that TWICE member Momo's older sister, Hana Hirai, is part of the Osaka Ojo Gang. The connection drew even more attention when several TWICE members, including Momo, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, Nayeon, and Sana, showed up at the WSWF finale in support of the crew. While their presence lit up the crowd and added star power to the event, some fans are questioning whether the group's K-pop ties may have influenced the outcome. ' "Wdym a crew who wins almost all missions got lost to a crew who never wins even one? Oh, I hate nepotism. If it's SWF 2, I get it since Bebe wins on some missions too, but this? Meh," said one user. wdym a crew who wins almost all missions got lost to a crew who never win even one 🙂↔️ oh i hate nepotism. if swf 2 i get it since bebe wins on some missions too, but this? meh TWICE members and Daehwi spotted on the finale of WSWF. #WSWF AG Squad vs. Osaka Ojo Gang: two very different journeys AG Squad had one of the strongest track records this season. They came out on top in several missions, including the demanding Mega Crew challenge, and consistently impressed judges with clean execution and detailed choreography. Their elimination battle earlier in the show showcased just how fierce and prepared they were, making it all the more shocking when they didn't walk away with the title. Osaka Ojo Gang, on the other hand, gained momentum later in the season. Their Dance Film Mission performance—which racked up over 2.5 million views and 330,000 likes—helped cement their status as crowd pullers. Led by Kyoka and Ibuki, their finale routine leaned more into stage presence and emotional impact than technical perfection. That choice clearly worked for the judges, who emphasised storytelling and transformation in their final evaluations. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
World of Street Woman Fighter Episode 4 Recap: First elimination shocks viewers, BLACKPINK's Jennie teases next challenge and more
The fourth episode of Mnet's high-octane dance survival show World of Street Woman Fighter (WSWF), aired on June 17, 2025. It brought major turning points, from the continuation of the World of K-pop mission to the first elimination of the season. World of K-pop mission Picking up from last week, Episode 4 kicked off with the final battles for the World of K-pop mission. Each dance crew had been assigned a globally recognized K-pop artist. Their task was to creatively reinterpret that artist's essence through movement. This week's final face-offs included: MOTIV vs. Osaka Ojo Gang, representing G-Dragon BUMSUP vs. RHTokyo, inspired by BLACKPINK's Jennie AG SQUAD vs. Royal Family, featuring aespa Adding pressure to the already difficult performances was a twist: the choreography copy challenge. In it, each team had to mirror signature parts of their opponent's routine mid-performance. This required not only skill but adaptability, making each match a true test of versatility. The result MOTIV and Osaka Ojo Gang went head-to-head with waacking versus breaking. Despite tying in judge scores, MOTIV won through public votes. Meanwhile, Osaka Ojo Gang's Hana impressed with a perfect tumbling move. BUMSUP and RHTokyo performed to Jennie's track. BUMSUP clinched victory thanks to overwhelming global fan support, despite lower judge scores. Lastly, long-time rivals AG SQUAD and Royal Family competed in the aespa round. AG SQUAD's white glove routine stood out, earning them the highest K-pop mission score. Members Ka'ea and Kyra became emotional after the hard-fought win, while Royal Family was pushed into the elimination battle. Elimination battle In a five-part elimination challenge, Royal Family and Osaka Ojo Gang went head-to-head in a nerve-wracking series of battles. They are judged by a panel that included Mike Song, Baek Gu-young, BabySleek, Ashley Everett, and Kazuki Yoya. The match began with Osaka Ojo Gang gaining an early advantage, winning both the team and ace battles. Royal Family rallied with a strong relay performance, momentarily turning the tide. But it was the final leader battle, the deciding round, that determined the outcome. Osaka Ojo Gang took the win, surviving to fight another day. With that, Royal Family became the first crew to be eliminated from WSWF Season 3. Crew leader Teesha offered heartfelt thanks to the production team and expressed her appreciation for the journey. Mega Crew Mission introduced by BLACKPINK's Jennie As the episode came to a close, a new mission was introduced. And this one promises to be bigger than anything yet. Jennie of BLACKPINK appeared on screen to announce the Mega Crew Mission. In this, each crew must return to their home country and create a large-scale performance that represents their nation's cultural identity. To add to the challenge, teams will also need to execute the performance with a high-angle camera shot. Voting and release details Voting for the Mega Crew Mission is now live via The CHOOM's official YouTube channel and will close on June 22 at 6 PM KST. Episode 5 is scheduled to air on June 24, where viewers will see how the remaining crews rise to the occasion.
