The “highly anticipated” title track music video teaser for “HIP POP Princess” has been released! Gaeko is in charge of recording direction. The first round of global online voting begins on Monday, October 13th (national holiday)
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Press release: October 13, 2025 To Members of the Press The “HIP POP Princess” “highly anticipated” title track music video teaser has been released! Gaeko is in charge of recording direction. The first global online voting round begins on Monday, October 13th (national holiday). Available exclusively on U-NEXT from 10:02 PM on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Episodes 1-4 will be available for free! U-NEXT Inc., a member of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tsutsumi) U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by Mnet Entertainment Inc. (Tenshin), has released a music video teaser for the title track “Do my thang,” the first track of Mnet’s joint Japan-Korea survival audition program “Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess” (hereafter “HIP POP Princess”), which will be exclusively streamed on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The song was recorded under the direction of main producer Gaeko. In addition, the first round of global online voting will begin today, Monday, October 13 (national holiday), at 12:00 PM.
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(C)Mnet MV teaser for title track “Do my thang” released! Gaeko’s direction highlights the band’s explosive potential and energy. [“Do my thang” MV teaser]
https://youtu.be/sH0nhRHOu7o “HIP POP Princess” is a new project by Mnet to create a joint Japanese-Korean hip-hop girl group. Participants will be personally involved in all processes, including music, choreography, styling, and video production, to express their individual uniqueness. Through collaboration as well as competition, they will weave a new story of growth. The newly released music video teaser captures the addictive melody of the title track “Do My Thang,” along with the participants’ confident and bright energy. Their unique styling, including wide-leg denim pants, and their free-spirited, hip vibe are impressive, while the group dance performed by 40 members creates an overwhelming sense of scale. Even the short 30-second video, right up to the closing performance where they snatch the necklace, expresses the unique identity and worldview of “HIP POP Princess,” further building anticipation for the first release. Gaeko, the main producer of “HIP POP Princess,” personally oversaw the recording direction of the title track, enhancing the song’s quality. Gaeko commented, “It was truly admirable to see each member give their all even in their short parts. Even in just a few phrases, each member’s individual charm was clearly expressed, which was very interesting.” He continued, “Offstage, they showed the very image of innocent, cheerful teenagers. I hope they keep that pure, clear energy until the very end,” expressing his hopes for the participants’ future growth. The first global online voting has begun! The first four episodes will also be available for free streaming. The first round of global online voting will be held from 12:00 noon today, Monday, October 13th (national holiday), to 12:00 noon on Friday, October 24th. U-NEXT members can vote in Japan, and through Mnet Plus in Korea and other global regions. Videos that provide a glimpse into the participants’ personalities and skills, such as the self-introduction ciphers released ahead of the first broadcast, have already generated a lot of buzz, and attention is focused on the outcome of the voting, which will be decided by the choices of fans around the world. “HIP POP Princess” will be available exclusively on U-NEXT from 10:02 PM on Thursday, October 16th. U-NEXT has also decided to offer episodes 1 through 4 for free. This is an opportunity for those who are not U-NEXT members to watch. Enjoy the story of the participants’ meetings, their first mission, and the birth of this global girl group in real time, starting from Episode 1. “Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess” Streaming start date: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:02 PM *New episodes released every Thursday Streaming information: U-NEXT / Unlimited viewing (exclusive domestic
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