Mnet Steel Heart Club: First Eliminations & Band Battle

The tension is set to reach a new peak on the Mnet Steel Heart Club, as the music competition prepares for its most dramatic episode yet. The 5th episode, airing on November 18, 2025, at 10 PM KST, will feature the final battle of the 3rd round, followed by the show’s very first eliminations, sending a shockwave through the remaining contestants.

The Final Showdown: IVE vs. aespa

The episode will kick off with the conclusion of the 3rd round’s K-pop girl group song mission. Two powerhouse teams will face off in a highly anticipated K-pop cover performance. The “Generation Integration Team,” featuring members Kim EunChan A, Oh DaJun, Jung EunChan, Chae PilKyu, and Kim HanBin, will take the stage to perform IVE’s hit song “Rebel Heart.” Their performance is expected to showcase a seamless blend of talent across different generations.

Challenging them is the “Space Conquest Team,” composed of Dein, Park CheolGi, Sagisomeol, Seo WooSeung, and Lee JunHo. They are set to deliver a powerful band version of aespa’s iconic track “Armageddon.” The rivalry between key members, particularly the fierce competition between Dein and Oh DaJun, adds another layer of excitement to this final match of the round.

The First Elimination of Mnet Steel Heart Club

Immediately following the intense performances, the Mnet Steel Heart Club will deliver its first dose of reality for the contestants. The results of the 3rd round will be officially announced, leading directly into the first elimination ceremony of this band survival show. A total of 10 contestants will be forced to leave the competition, with two participants from each position being sent home.

Who Will Survive the Cut?

The atmosphere is thick with suspense as contestants like Kim EunChan B and JiHo await their fate alongside the competing teams. The results will determine who moves forward and who must end their journey on this intense music competition. The eliminations promise to be a pivotal and emotional moment, reshaping the landscape of the show entirely.

A New Chapter: The “Band Unit Battle” Begins

Just as the dust settles from the eliminations, the show, led by MC Moon GaYoung and producer Neiseun, will pivot to its next unpredictable phase: the 4th round. Titled the “Band Unit Battle,” this new mission throws all previous strategies out the window. Contestants will be required to form new 8-member teams, but with a critical twist—all position restrictions are removed. This format change will force contestants to rethink their alliances and strategies, creating new dynamics and potentially chaotic team formations as they fight for survival in the next stage of the competition. Don’t miss the broadcast to see who survives and how the new bands take shape.

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