Solji, Kim Taeyeon, Lee Suyeon, Cha Jiyeon, Goo Sugyeong, Geum Jandi, Hong Ja, Hong Jiyoon, Kang Hyeyeon, Kim Joohee, Soyumi, and Bin Yeso, a total of 12 contestants, advanced to the semifinals of 'Active King 3.' The 8th episode of MBN's 'Active King 3,' which aired on the 10th, recorded a peak viewership rating of 12.8% per minute and a nationwide rating of 11.8%, setting a new personal best. This program ranked first in viewership ratings across all channels on Tuesday for two consecutive weeks.

In episode 8 of 'Active King 3,' the second round of the third preliminary match, called the 'Fate War,' took place. This round awarded a total of 900 points, three times more than the first round, leading to a fierce competition as lower-ranked participants aimed for a comeback. Hailiang got a chance due to Sookhaeng's voluntary withdrawal and performed "Mushy Ggeokjeong" as a Pumba stage, but received a score of 298 points due to a poor vocal condition.

Choo Dahye appeared nervous on stage and sang the traditional Korean music style song "Spring Rain," earning 343 points. Soyumi chose a hip-hop style song, "Alleyway," and attempted rap for the first time in the 'Active King' series, scoring 328 points. Kang Hyeyeon sang "Nameless Bird" and received 343 points, while Stephanie selected "My Dear, Don't Change" and scored 340 points.

Hong Jiyoon decorated "Mr. You" with lovely energy and earned 391 points, and Goo Sugyeong chose "Far Away Place," scoring 340 points. Jang Taehee selected "10:50" and scored 310 points. Lee Suyeon sang Yoon Myungseon's song "Monologue" and earned 410 points. Geum Jandi performed "Kkochimi," scoring 313 points. Cha Jiyeon sang "Tess Hyung!" and recorded 429 points, the highest score from the celebrity judging panel.

Kim Joohee chose "Weed" and earned 348 points, and Hong Ja sang "Lover," scoring 362 points. After the third preliminary match ended, the final rankings were announced. Solji ranked first, Kim Taeyeon second, Lee Suyeon third, Cha Jiyeon fourth, Goo Sugyeong fifth, Geum Jandi sixth, Hong Ja seventh, and Hong Jiyoon eighth; these contestants advanced to the semifinals.

From ninth to sixteenth place, Stephanie, Soyumi, Kang Hyeyeon, Kim Joohee, Bin Yeso, Jang Taehee, Hailiang, and Choo Dahye were nominated for elimination. A revival round was held, where Kang Hyeyeon survived, and Choo Dahye and Jang Taehee were eliminated. In the second group of the revival round, Bin Yeso, Stephanie, Hailiang, and Soyumi competed, with Stephanie and Hailiang being eliminated.

After confirming the total of 12 semifinalists, Solji was selected as MVP for being the only contestant to surpass 1,000 points in total during the third preliminary match. The 9th episode of 'Active King 3' will air on the 17th.