“Stage Fighter” is a survival program where 64 top male dancers from ballet, contemporary dance, and Korean traditional dance compete against each other in a high-stakes class battle.
The newly released poster introduces Kang Daniel as the show’s host, showcasing him in various poses inspired by the three dance genres, highlighting his deep expertise in Korean contemporary dance, a field he majored in high school.
The main trailer spotlights the “physical” prowess of the dancers, beginning with a striking sequence where they display their impressive physiques. The trailer underscores the crucial role of physicality in dance, with dancers asserting its importance on stage: “Physical attributes are absolutely crucial in contemporary dance,” “If your physical is good, even a simple arm movement can make you No. 1,” “Without good physicality, you can’t be the lead dancer,” and “Contemporary dance is an extremely unfair art.”
Additionally, the trailer reveals the three competing dance genres: Korean traditional dance with its refined elegance, contemporary dance with its raw movements, and ballet with its regal grace.
The competition will also feature auditions and class battles to determine who will earn a spot in the prestigious “First Class.” With roles such as lead, supporting, and ensemble decided by audition outcomes, the fierce rivalry between dancers aiming to rise and those striving to remain will provide gripping entertainment for viewers. Watch the teaser below:
Stage Fighter (2024)
The dancers gather and meet their competition for the first time. While they are astonished by the profiles of the rivals they meet, their classes are decided as they are evaluated by their coaches and masters in the Physical and Technique Audition.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 subsThe ballerinos, contemporary dancers, and Korean dancers finalize their classes by wrapping up their Physical and Technique Auditions. Once they are ranked in 1st, 2nd, and Under Classes, they begin to prepare for the Class Battle where they will compete in their missions in earnest.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 subsThe Physical and Technique Auditions determined the dancers’ initial classes. However, the Class Battle begins, and their classes are now free to change once again. The fierce competition continues as Korean dancers’ roles in their Dance Film will be chosen according to their hierarchy.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 subsIn this episode, the casting board for Ballet Dance Film is revealed, and the main lead role is Devil Swan. First Class dancers will be competing for the main lead role, and Second Class dancers will be competing to be chosen for main supporting roles. Two lead dancers will choose two supporting dancers to audition with. The chosen supporting dancers will get a chance to audition. Who will stand out from the casting audition?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 subsIn this episode, the Mega Stage Mission begins. All of the 64 dancers compete while auditioning with the same piece of music. This mission also has a casting audition for each class’ main roles. And the dancers of the three genres battle for the classes regardless of genre. Only the dancers who pass the first round, Fixed Choreography Section Audition, can participate in the second round, Interpretative Choreography Section Audition. Who will be chosen for the three main lead roles?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 subsThe Mega Stage Mission comes to an end as dancers are placed in their respective roles. However, there is a twist as the Double Casting Auditions begin, allowing anyone an opportunity to seize the main lead role’s solo part. Afterward, the dancers prepare for the K-Contents Mission and are told that the first eliminations will take place in this round.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 subsThe K-Contents Mission class evaluation for the Second Class Movement Ceremony begins. The dancers are divided into Team A and Team B to compete to earn team and role benefits and individual points. In this mission, the class is much more crucial because the 2nd Class gets 1.3 times the points and the 1st Class, 1.5 times. Also, the Seat Classes are divided into VIP, R, S, and A and are decided by public ticketing votes. Who will get better classes and who will get eliminated?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 subsStage Choice by Public Mission with the audience, the show’s first mission to invite the audience, begins. The main lead roles, who have been cast through the public voting, direct their performances themselves with four concept keywords: addiction, dash, salvation, and nightmare. They will perform their choreography with four ensemble dancers in front of the audience. Who will advance to the finals and who will get eliminated? Stay tuned for the final episode.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 subsThe long-awaited finals that will decide the 20 dancers' fates begin. The final 12 dancers to join the STF Global Dance Company will be decided through Online Casting Voting and Live Text Voting. Stage Fighter’s long journey, which started with 64 dancers from 3 genres, ends today, and it will mark a new beginning of the members of the STF Dance Company. Who will become the final 12 dancers, and who will become the principal dancer?
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