Street World Fighter: Director's War Basic Info Roundup! - Cast Profiles

I’ve compiled the broadcast time, OTT options, and the list of 10 cast members for Mnet’s new dance survival show 'Street World Fighter: Director’s War,' which premieres on August 18, all in one place.

A whopping The first mixed-gender survival game in the Street series Besides, it's not a crew. Solo exhibitions held under an 'individual' name They say it's already a hot topic even before the broadcast. So today, I'm going to wrap up everything for you, from the basics of Street World Fighter: Director's War to the cast profiles 🔥

1. Street World Fighter: Director's War Basic Information

스트릿 월드 파이터 : 디렉터스 워 기본정보 총정리! - 출연진 프로필

First, let's check the basic broadcast information!

Broadcast Channels: Simultaneous broadcast on Mnet and tvN
First broadcast date: August 18, 2026 (Tue) at 10 PM
MC: Seong Han-bin (Zero Base One)
OTT: Simultaneous release on TVING and Mnet Plus

Previously, it was exclusively aired on Mnet, but a key feature this time is that it is also being broadcast on tvN. It's also worth noting that even if you can't sit in front of the TV, you can continue watching directly on TVING. 😊

2. What kind of program is SDPA?

If the previous Street series was about 'who dances better,' this SDPA is completely different. A battle of works by 'Performance Directors' who design everything on stage, from choreography and stage placement to movement and stage direction. It is.

This season is the first time the Street Series is being held with a mixed gender, and a major change is that participants are competing under their own names rather than as crews. Although it is titled 'Street World Fighter,' it is said that there is only one Japanese participant and the rest are all Korean.

3. List of 10 Cast (Directors)

This season, 10 renowned choreographers who have been responsible for the K-pop stage have gathered. Here is the list for you!

Nine (Jo Nine)	Turns leader, winner of Street Dance Girls Fighter, participated in the choreography for the Demon Hunters OST 'Golden'
Renan	aespa choreography work, global choreographer
ocean	SUPPA 2 Winning Crew Leader, Dynamic Duo 'Smoke' Choreography
Baek Gu-yeong	A first-generation director with a long history of working with EXO, The Boyz, and others
Baby Zoo	A choreographer who straddles the line between waacking battles and choreography
Shimizu	La Chica, Ive Dedicated Director, Hill Choreography Specialization
Ingyu	WE Damn Boys Participate in NCT 127, Stray Kids, and Jennie's 'Like JENNIE'
Casper	SHINee and Taemin participate in stage, Taemin directs Coachella
Jeong Min-jun	The Stories Reader, International Competition Achievements
Hash	Come Here Head Choreographer, Mega Performance Strengths

4. 1-on-1 Rival Matchup

The key to this season is 10-Person 1-on-1 Rival Matchup It is. The bracket has already been revealed, and the combinations look really interesting!

Sea ↔ Ingyu
Shimizu ↔ Rennan
Baek Gu-yeong ↔ Casper
Hash ↔ Jeong Min-jun
Nine ↔ Baby Zoo

especially Baek Gu-young and Casper have worked together at SM Entertainment for a long time. It is a matchup that catches the eye even more.

5. Jersey & Guest Lineup

The defensive line was also splendidly organized. Lia Kim, Monica, Kyoka, Honey J, Anthony Lee, Sean Liu, Sienna Lalau [He/She] is in charge of the review. Here Oh Seung-hwan, Lee Sang-hwa, Aileen Since sports stars like Gu are also joining as guests, it's worth looking forward to the entertainment value ✨

6. How will the main missions proceed?

The first mission is 1-on-1 Signature Choreography Battle It is. It is said to be a method of stealing the opponent's representative works by recreating them, such as aespa's 'Armageddon', Dynamic Duo's 'Smoke', and Jennie's 'like JENNIE'.

Afterwards, with the main characters from the previous work such as Ryan, Ripjay, and Bata 'Signature 400', a massive mission involving the mobilization of 400 global dancers Since they say the final showdown will be decided through this, I think the scale itself is going to be extraordinary 😭🔥

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. When and where will Street World Fighter: Director's War be broadcast?

A. It will be broadcast simultaneously on Mnet and tvN on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10 PM, and will also be released on Tving and Mnet Plus.

Q. What is different from the existing Swoopa series?

A. It differs in that it competes on the artistic quality of the performance directors who oversee choreography, movement, and stage direction rather than the individual battle skills of the dancers, and is an individual competition rather than a crew battle, as well as the series' first mixed-gender format.

Q. How many people are in the cast in total?

A. A total of 10 directors will appear: Nine, Renan, Bada, Baek Gu-young, Babyzoo, Shimizu, Ingyu, Casper, Jung Min-jun, and Hash.

Q. If I miss the broadcast, where can I watch it again?

A. Both live streaming and on-demand (VOD) viewing are available on TVING.