Kim Haon Wins Show Me The Money 12

Rapper Kim Haon has been crowned the final winner of Mnet's hip-hop survival show 'Show Me The Money 12'. In the live finale broadcast on the 2nd, Kim Haon, from the Zico and Crush team, beat out artists like Nowaimyoung, Mason Home, Milly, and Trevi to become the recipient of the 100 million won prize. Kim Haon showcased unwavering skills, never experiencing defeat in any mission, and was considered a strong contender for the championship.

Having won both 'High School Rapper' and now 'Show Me The Money 12', Kim Haon expressed his feelings, stating, "Only this moment existed in my scenario," and credited Zico and Crush for bringing him this far through many twists and turns. He also addressed his parents in the audience, saying, "​You must have had a lot of worries since I was eighteen and acting out about dropping out. Please don't worry and continue to believe in me."

The final rankings for 'Show Me The Money 12' were determined as 1st place Kim Haon, 2nd place Nowaimyoung, 3rd place Trevi, 4th place Milly, and 5th place Mason Home. The competition results were finalized by combining pre-votes, on-site judge evaluations, and real-time text message votes.

Zico, serving as a producer alongside Crush, once again proved his producing capabilities by leading Kim Haon to the final victory. This marks his third time producing a winner, following Season 4 and Season 6. Through his agency, he shared his thoughts, stating, "It was a tough period of running fiercely. We did our best to satisfy both hip-hop lovers and the general public."

In his acceptance speech, Kim Haon credited Zico and Crush for helping him overcome many difficulties, and Zico responded, "​I'm happy that our communication and connection led to good energy. Kim Haon has completed a great message." The song 'TICK TOCK (Feat. ZICO)', produced by Zico and Crush, has maintained a high position on the charts since its release.