Mnet has officially announced that the first episode of “Show Me the Money 12” will air on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 9:20 PM.
This season is attracting attention for its star-studded producer lineup, which has been described as “unprecedented.” Eight top artists representing the hip-hop scene have joined, creating a strong combination unique to “Show Me the Money 12.”
The lineup teams includes ZICO x Crush, GRAY x Loco, Jay Park x Lil Moshpit, and J-Tong x Hukky Shibaseki. These artists, possessing both individuality and mainstream appeal, have further heightened expectations for the season.
This season of “Show Me the Money 12” is the first in the series to be co-produced with TVING, a leading domestic OTT platform. As the first collaboration with an OTT platform in the series’ history, new changes are expected in the production methods and overall viewing structure. Mnet and TVING plan to utilize a two-track broadcasting system, linking linear channels and OTT platforms, to provide diverse viewing experiences tailored to each platform’s characteristics.
The show will be directed by Mnet’s Choi Hyo-jin CP, who has led “Show Me the Money” for many years. Choi CP stated,
“In addition to the existing format broadcast on Mnet, a differentiated narrative unique to TVING will unfold, creating a two-track worldview spanning both channels and OTT platforms. Through this unique worldview development across the two platforms, a more intense survival competition will take place. With an unprecedented lineup of producers and diverse participants, we plan to present a more powerful and richer story than any previous season, so please look forward to it and show your interest.”
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