Known as one of the smoothest dancers in the K-pop scene, this male idol drew attention for possibly joining Mnet's dance survival show, "Street Man Fighter."
Following the popularity of Mnet's "Street Woman Fighter" in 2021, the most loved dance survival show will be back with its male spin-off, "Street Man Fighter" (hereinafter SMF)!
Dance and K-pop enthusiasts showed more interest in its upcoming premiere in the second half of the year. Internet users also expressed anticipation about which crews or idols will be joining the show this season.
Just then, a male idol who revealed his application in the desire to join the program became a hot topic among viewers.
Will Pentagon Kino Join Mnet's 'Street Man Fighter'? Idol Releases Application Clip
On April 6, Kang Hyung Gu, also known as Kino of the group Pentagon revealed that he has applied for "Street Man Fighter."
On his personal Instagram, the male idol and dancer uploaded a reel, along with the caption, "I support SMF." He also added the hashtags, #streetmanfighter #smfapply
As soon as the video was posted, Kino garnered rave reviews for his splendid dance skills. The dance steps were also revealed to be choreographed by himself. He gained more praise from K-pop enthusiasts, particularly from UNIVERSE (Pentagon fandom).
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As of writing, the insta real amassed 45k likes and 164k views. Comments admired his outstanding ability and hoped he will pass the audition.
"I am completely stunned by you!"
"Kino is on fire!"
"Can we just appreciate this mesmerizing choreo and how beautiful he is when dancing?"
"You're so talented, Go Kino!"
Not only fans and supporters, but also Kino's fellow idols and members took to the comment section to cheer on him.
Pentagon member Hongseok said:
"What's the name of this man? He's so good at dancing."
Well, it is not a secret that Kino stands as one of the most talented dancers among K-pop idols. He dances sharply yet smoothly. He can perfectly do difficult dance moves while making them look so easy and light.
Kino also possesses a different charisma when on stage. He's known for his viral smile, but once he's performing, his facial expressions and gesture can truly captivate anyone watching.
For his dance background, Kino is actually a Hanlim Art High School senior who enrolled in five dance and practical applications known as human resources. During his school days, he was named as one of F5, a group comprised of idols famous among a body of students and staff.
An anecdote about him actually circulated, saying:
"Pentagon's Kino always hogged the 1st place spot (Kang Hyung Gu, also contemporary dance school year 5)."
What are your thoughts on Kino joining the dance survival show?
Street Man Fighter to Premiere in Summer 2022
On the other hand, Mnet's male version of SWF, "Street Man Fighter" is confirmed to premiere in the summer.
Currently, the production team is still casting dancers and crew; thus, the lineup is yet to be revealed.
Nevertheless, K-pop fans showed strong anticipation and confidence that Kino will officially join the show and are only waiting for the announcement.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
