The April 2 broadcast of Show Me The Money 12 featured an intense final showdown between the TOP5 contestants: Nowimyoung, Mason Home, Milli, Tray B, and Kim Haon. Each artist competed fiercely for the ultimate title, but all eyes were on Kim Haon even before his performance began.
Producer Zico expressed strong confidence ahead of the stage, saying, “It’s amazing to be here in this moment with everyone. I have a kind of faith in Haon—I believe we’re about to see that come to life.” Fellow producer Crush kept it simple but powerful with his message: “Haon, let’s win.”
When Kim Haon finally took the stage, he did not disappoint. Featuring Gaeko of Dynamic Duo and Vinxen, his performance earned the No.1 spot from the live audience voting panel.
The final rankings, which combined live audience scores and real-time text voting, confirmed Kim Haon’s dominance:
- 1st: Kim Haon
- 2nd: Nowimyoung
- 3rd: Tray B
- 4th: Milli
- 5th: Mason Home
In his emotional acceptance speech, Kim Haon reflected on his journey, stating,
“The reason I decided to join ‘Show Me The Money’ was for this exact moment. This was the only scenario I imagined. There were many ups and downs, but I want to give all the credit to Zico and Crush for helping me overcome them.”
He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, adding,
“Mom and Dad, thank you for coming. I love you. Please continue to watch my journey.”
In a touching moment, he handed his victory bouquet to his parents and said,
“You must have gone through a lot when your 18-year-old son said he would drop out of school. Please don’t worry anymore, and keep believing in your son. I love you.”
Producer Zico revealed that he had already predicted Kim Haon’s victory after the semifinals, stating:
“If you work hard and keep going until the end, you can achieve something. He showed that perfectly.”
Meanwhile, runner-up Nowimyoung reflected on his unexpected journey:
“I didn’t expect anything when I first joined. I just wanted to enjoy every moment without greed, and in just a few months, my life has changed a lot. I’ll continue to sing about youth, so please look forward to my music.”
This victory marks a significant milestone in Kim Haon’s career. After winning High School Rapper 2 in 2018, he has now returned to the top of a major hip-hop survival show 8 years later, solidifying his reputation as one of Korea’s most consistent and respected rappers.
Sources: Daum | OSEN