‘Show Me the Money’ returns for 12th season with new teaser

Mnet’s iconic hip-hop survival show “Show Me the Money” is returning for its 12th season, the network said Monday, releasing a teaser video to mark the launch.

As Korea’s first-ever hip-hop competition program, “Show Me the Money” has played a pivotal role in popularizing the genre and producing numerous star rappers and hit tracks.

Known for its long-running success, the show holds the record for the most seasons among Korean survival programs and continues to draw attention from hip-hop fans and general viewers alike.

The teaser clip celebrating the upcoming season emphasizes the symbolic power of the number 12. Themed visuals such as 12 months, 12 zodiac signs and 12 musical notes are featured with the phrase “The world is completed by 12,” highlighting the idea that this season marks a new pinnacle for the show.

The video concludes with the line “Finally connected by 12,” signaling the anticipated return of the series.

Set to return after nearly three years, “Show Me the Money 12” promises to be one of the most powerful seasons yet. Fans have long called for its comeback, with comments like “We need SMTM12,” “I miss the winter vibes of SMTM,” and “They’re all memories now, I looked forward to it every year.”

The new season is expected to blend nostalgia for longtime fans with fresh energy and innovative twists. Casting for contestants will begin next month, officially kicking off the production of “Show Me the Money 12.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.