'King of Mask Singer' Ju Yunbal Achieves 6 Consecutive Wins... Trotbaroti Kim Hojoong's Regrettable Elimination (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 10th, MBC's 'King of Mask Singer' aired, where Joo Yoonbal achieved his 6th consecutive win and successfully claimed the throne as the 127th Mask King.

On this day’s 'King of Mask Singer,' the second round stage featured four masked singers aiming to stop Joo Yoonbal’s 6-win streak. First, Chedae Oppa and Bonus competed with the songs 'Clock Hands' and 'You Who Cannot Be Mine,' respectively. The match between Chedae Oppa’s soulful melody and Bonus’s strong, confident aura ended with Bonus winning 13 to 8.

The identity of the defeated Chedae Oppa was revealed as Na Taeju, the founder of Taekwondo Trot. Na Taeju, whom Hong Jameon had already guessed correctly, said, "I thought Jameon would get it right." He also briefly showcased a dazzling performance he had prepared, expecting to reach the third round, earning applause from the judging panel.

Next was the battle between Cheese and Hanwoo 1++. Cheese delivered Baek Yerin’s 'Again, Here I Am' with a calm and elegant voice, while Hanwoo 1++ performed Lee Juck’s 'Running in the Sky' with a solid and powerful vocal strength. This stage ended with Hanwoo 1++ advancing to the next round by 11 to 10.

After removing the mask, Cheese was revealed to be Min, the vocal goddess of As One. Min shed tears upon unmasking and expressed gratitude, touched by the judging panel’s high praise.

The final candidate decision stage was a showdown between Bonus and Hanwoo 1++. Bonus chose Jin Sung’s 'Barley Hill,' showcasing a husky voice to the fullest. On the other hand, Hanwoo 1++ selected Joo Byungseon’s 'Chilgapsan,' conveying deep emotions with a compelling singing style. The judging panel gave the ticket to the 127th Mask King final to Hanwoo 1++ with a score of 13 to 8.

Bonus, whom Hong Jimin was certain was "Lee Eunha," was revealed to be the original strong older sister Yang Hyesung. Yang Hyesung said, "I took about a 10-year break, but it seems people don’t realize that. I will work hard from now on." When Hong Jimin asked, "You are often searched as a celebrity who resembles me. How do you feel about that?" Yang Hyesung replied, "I love it. Hong Jimin is beautiful and flawless. I’m a huge fan," creating a warm atmosphere.

Finally, the stage for the 127th Mask King final continued. Joo Yoonbal chose Jawoolim’s 'Twenty-five, Twenty-one,' gaining full support from the female judges. Yoo Youngseok commented, "Hanwoo 1++ is better in terms of vocal ability and completeness. But Joo Yoonbal has something that breaks that, and it grows bigger every round."

Also, Kim Hyuncheol said while watching Joo Yoonbal’s stage, "It reminded me of Prince," adding, "The battle between Hanwoo 1++ and Joo Yoonbal is like Paul Potts versus Prince, so it ultimately comes down to personal taste." This stage ended with Joo Yoonbal winning 12 to 9, achieving his 6th consecutive victory and becoming the 127th Mask King.

The identity of Hanwoo 1++ after unmasking was revealed as Kim Hojung of Trotarotti. Before Kim Hojung removed his mask, MC Kim Sungjoo asked Hong Jameon, "Are you still sure it’s Kim Hojung?" and Hong Jameon replied, "He has a unique vocal style that is exactly the same." When Kim Hojung was revealed, Hong Jameon sang a line from a song, saying, "I am Hong Jameon," which brought laughter.

MBC’s entertainment program 'King of Mask Singer' airs every Sunday at 6:20 PM.

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