๐ Contents
- Soyeon’s Triumphant Return to “Unpretty Rapstar”
- ๐ค From Trainee to Producer — Her Full-Circle Journey
- ๐ฅ Empowering New Generation of Rappers
- ๐ฌ Soyeon’s Reflections on Her Own Struggles
- ⚔ Korea vs Japan: The First Track Battle
- ๐ “HipHop Princess” — A Global Girl Group Project
- ๐ข Tags
Soyeon of (G)I-DLE has come full circle — returning to “Unpretty Rapstar” not as a contestant, but as a main producer and MC. Nine years after first appearing on the iconic rap survival show, she’s now mentoring a new generation of fierce female rappers on Mnet’s “Unpretty Rapstar: HipHop Princess.”
๐ค From Trainee to Producer — Her Full-Circle Journey
On the show’s premiere episode, which aired on October 16, Soyeon shared her personal reflections in an interview with the production team. “When I first joined an audition program, I remember feeling deeply hurt by many things,” she admitted. “I wondered how I could fill my shortcomings — and the answer was to create my own music and my own stage.”
She added, “I practiced endlessly — every movement, every step, every stage idea. I thought hundreds of thousands of times about what I wanted to show. That’s how I prepared for my performance back then.”
๐ฅ Empowering New Generation of Rappers
When Soyeon appeared as MC, the contestants erupted in excitement, calling her “the first person who comes to mind when you think of Unpretty Rapstar” and “a true self-producing artist we admire.” Throughout the introduction cipher mission, Soyeon encouraged participants with sincere reactions and thoughtful guidance, creating a supportive yet competitive atmosphere.
๐ฌ Soyeon’s Reflections on Her Own Struggles
Soyeon shared, “Watching you all reminds me of when I did my first introduction cipher. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this energy, and it’s so good.” Her words resonated deeply, reminding everyone of how far she’s come — from a young trainee fighting for recognition to a respected leader shaping the next wave of hip-hop talent.
⚔ Korea vs Japan: The First Track Battle
The first major challenge of the season saw Korean and Japanese teams face off in a cross-border track competition. Soyeon set the tone with her trademark professionalism, stating, “My judging criteria are based solely on skill.” Observing each team’s stage carefully, she delivered honest yet constructive feedback, balancing fairness with mentorship.
๐ “HipHop Princess” — A Global Girl Group Project
“Unpretty Rapstar: HipHop Princess” brings together 40 contestants from Korea and Japan, each with their own artistic identity, to form a new global hip-hop girl group. The program airs every Thursday at 9:50 PM KST on Mnet and is available for streaming in Japan via U-NEXT.
Soyeon’s return as a producer symbolizes a generational shift in K-pop — where artists who once fought for recognition now stand as creators shaping the next movement. Her journey from contestant to mentor encapsulates the evolution of Korean hip-hop itself.
๐ข Tags
#Soyeon #GIDLE #UnprettyRapstar #HipHopPrincess #Mnet #SoyeonProducer #Kpop2025 #RapQueen #CubeEntertainment
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