High School Rapper season 1


High School Rapper is a 2017 South Korean survival hip hop TV show. It aired on Mnet starting February 10, 2017 and was hosted by Jeong Jun-ha and Haha. In March, 2017, it was confirmed by Mnet that the show will have a second season.

Season overview

Mentors

Preliminary round – events

From episode 1 to episode 3 preliminary round was on air. High school students from six areas participated in the preliminary round. Only ten students survived in each area.Controversy over participant's personality: There was controversy over personality from the first episode. Jang Yong-jun was at the center of the controversy. Jang Yong-jun got compliment from mentors for showing extraordinary rap skills, especially Swings at episode 1. However the next day, his improper behavior as a student was widely broadcast over the media. Also, being known that he is a son of politician Jang Jae-won, he resigned from the program.Middle school rapper Shin Yo-chan: Although Shin Yo-chan appeared at episode 3 for a short time, he is known to have made a strong impression. He suddenly appeared in the stage and said "I came here to see which rappers are running wild in this area." He age was only 15. He showed the audience funny rap and made many people laugh out loud. At last, he announced that he would participate in another rap competition program "Show me the Money 6" and many people are looking forward to advance of his rap skill.Participation of Kim Dong-hyun, Mark Lee: Participation of Kim Dong-hyun, Mark Lee drew much interest even before "High school Rapper" aired. Known as popular entertainers/idols rather than a rapper, people found it interesting to evaluate their rap skills under the same conditions of other rappers. Some people expected their ability to be overestimated because of their popularity. However, both of them survived from preliminary round.

Contestants

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#Seoul – GangdongSeoul – GangseoEast GyeonginWest GyeonginGwangju – JeollaBusan – Gyeongsang
1Kim Sun-jaeYang Hong-wonChoi Ha-minKim Kyu-heonChoi Seo-hyunJo Won-woo
2Jo Min-wookKim Yoon-hoKim Kang-wooShin Sang-ikHwang In-woongPark Ka-ram
3Bang Jae-minPark Hee-chanYoon Byung-hoOh Dam-ryulPark Sung-gonLee Dong-min
4Jang Yong-junShin Sang-hoHwang Hyun-wooPark Go-hoonKim Woo-hyunWoo Sang-woo
5Lee Ji-eunHan Ji-sukLee Soo-rinKim Tae-yeobLee Sin-haengHwang Hye-jung
6Johny KwonyMark LeeChoi Suk-hyunKim Dong-hyunPark MinSung Yong-hyun
7Kim Sang MinKim Jong-bumKim Ha-onKim Hye-jungChoi Yi-seung-wooKim Jae-yeon
7Kim Sang MinKim Jong-bumKim Ha-onKim Hye-jungChoi Yi-seung-wooLee Hyun-woo
8Kim Sun-wooLee Seung-pyoChoi Shin-hyunOh Dong-hwanLee Ki-hoon*Jung In-seol*
9Park Uh-jinKang Seung-wanKim Mi-jungKim Chan-sooKim JoonPark Sang-bum

Cypher battle

Right after preliminary round, cypher battle mission was given to some contestants. Contestants from each area competed with each student who received the same grade from other areas. Contestants who won first, third, sixth place should compete in cypher battles. Contestants should create lyrics on the spot and show his/her rap with the beat that mentors offer.
  • 1st cypher:
  • 3rd cypher:
  • '6th cypher:'''''

1 vs 1 battle

At high school rapper episode 7, 1 vs 1 battle was on air. 100 audience voted to the rapper and loser dropped out.
AResultB
Kim Kyu-heon81:19Jung In-seol
Mark Lee57:43Bang Jae-min
Kim Sun-jae53:47Kim Yoon-ho
Kim Tae-yeob11:89Jo Won-woo
Kim Dong-hyun31:69Lee Dong-min
Yang Hong-won56:44Choi Ha-min

Final

Winner: Yang Hong-won Runners-up:
  1. Choi Ha-min
  2. Jo Won-woo
  3. Kim Sun-jae
  4. Lee Dong-min
  5. Kim Kyu-heon
  6. Mark Lee