The competition intensifies as The Crew One, 8TURN, ONEUS, YOUNITE, and CRAVITY advance to the finals of ‘Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE’.
On the night of the 31st, Mnet’s ‘Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE’ aired its 7th episode, showcasing the second round of the third match, the ‘Team Battle’ stage, featuring 8TURN, ONEUS, YOUNITE, and CRAVITY. This third match served as the final round before the finals, drawing attention to each team’s fierce efforts.
YOUNITE chose aespa’s ‘Armageddon’, delivering an upgraded performance with powerful choreography and structural elements that left a strong impression.
8TURN selected IVE’s ‘LOVE DIVE’, starting with a reflection in a pond and showcasing a unique charm through a flexible yet powerful performance. The storyline, enhanced by underwater filming, transformed ace Myungho into Narcissus, captivating the audience.
ONEUS emphasized their identity with ‘Moonlight Beauty’, portraying a poignant sentiment through an intro video of a half-demon love story and Korean-style props like fans.
CRAVITY, led by Serim who stepped up as the ace for the first time, chose EXO’s ‘Overdose’, expressing addiction using oxygen masks and liquid magnets while dominating the stage with impressive spatial use and intense choreography.
After a fierce battle, CRAVITY secured the first spot in the finals, achieving first place in both cumulative team rankings and ace rankings. ONEUS followed in second place, 8TURN in third, YOUNITE in fourth, and The Crew One in fifth, forming the five finalist teams.
TEMPEST narrowly missed the finals, finishing in sixth place, just 58 points behind fifth. Hyungseop expressed, “It was an honor to take on new challenges and work with amazing colleagues through this program. Our journey has ended, but TEMPEST is not over. Please support TEMPEST as we soar higher.” LEW added, “Thanks to the fans, we were able to work hard. We will become a TEMPEST that can repay you,” expressing both gratitude and regret.
Reporter Sojung Lee, TenAsia for usojung@tenasia.co.kr















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