What did Baek Gu-young win?

Baek Gu-young won the Mnet program Street World Fighter: Director's War, which was announced as final on October 20. The win gave the 24-year veteran choreographer his first title, and he broke down in tears on stage. His wife also cried while watching.

How did his family react?

According to XSports News, Baek said his wife tells him once a day that he deserves the win, and he described the feeling as very happy. Before the show, his wife and parents told him to 'go have fun' and did not put pressure on him. He also said his father has been unwell, and his parents were reportedly very emotional after the win.

What is his next project?

As the program's winner prize, Baek will direct the opening stage of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, which takes place in November. He said the job is very important and that he wants to prepare something impressive, but he has not yet found a clear concept.

How will the production fund be used?

He received a production support fund of 50 million won for the opening stage. He said about 10 million won of it would go toward a team dinner.

For international fans

The MAMA AWARDS is Mnet's annual award show. Street World Fighter is a dance competition on Mnet in which choreographers compete for the title. Baek's opening stage will be one of the event's main highlights, and details about broadcast or streaming should be checked on Mnet's official channels.