Taeyong selects final director for 'Street World Fighter: Directors' War'

What kind of stage best reveals an artist's true self? Taeyong spent considerable time contemplating this question. As a cast member of Mnet's 'Street World Fighter: Directors' War,' Taeyong revealed the moment he made his final decision regarding the director for the solo artist mission in a recently aired video.

The conflict between dance immersion and directorial ease

Taeyong provided a detailed analysis comparing the performances of the two competing teams, Line Babyz and Muava. According to the video, the Line Babyz choreography featured diverse moods and trendy movements, offering a high sense of engagement and a "packed" feeling. He specifically noted the impressive composition of the Outro, which maintained high energy without stopping until the very end.

In contrast, Muava focused on directing that was easy for the public to grasp. By utilizing props such as speakerphones and lighting, they intuitively conveyed the stage's concept, offering a humorous and fresh feel in the Intro and Outro that differed from Line Babyz. Taeyong noted that Muava seemed to understand the artist better, providing a more comfortable environment for him to learn the choreography and infuse it with his own essence.

"A stage that will show me more effectively"... Taeyong's final decision

Facing the decision, Taeyong showed how much he agonized, confessing, "Even as of yesterday, my mind had changed." He focused on which of the two teams' stages could better express his identity as an artist. Taeyong ultimately chose Muava, explaining, "I made the choice by focusing on the fact that it is a stage that can actually show me more effectively when I stand on it."

Muava designed the stage with the goal of maximizing Taeyong's impact. According to the video description and cast remarks, the team prepared a production to ensure Taeyong would shine, such as using muted costume tones and masks. With this choice, Taeyong continues his journey as the final director of the production in which he will perform.