'King of Mask Singer' Musical Actor Min Woo-hyuk: "Not VoiceKiller but BoysKiller"... Rose Lady Defends 5 Consecutive Wins (Summary)

Published 16 Aug.2020 20:11(KST)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 16th, on MBC's 'King of Mask Singer,' Jangmi Yeosa achieved her 5th consecutive win, becoming the 134th Mask King.

On this episode of 'King of Mask Singer,' the second-round performances of the four masked singers challenging Jangmi Yeosa were broadcast. The first match of the second round was between Diver and Virgin Ghost. Diver chose Younha's 'Waiting,' while Virgin Ghost selected Park Jin-young's 'Eum Eum Eum.' The result was 13 to 8 in favor of Virgin Ghost, who advanced to the third round.

Diver's identity was revealed to be Soyeon, the main vocalist of T-ara, who is now also active as an actress, as Iboram had guessed. Soyeon disclosed that 'King of Mask Singer' was her top choice for programs to appear on during her solo career. She also shared, "I was very nervous."

Next, Yeoreuma Butakhae and Voice Killer faced off. Yeoreuma Butakhae performed Kim Jong-seo's 'Plastic Syndrome' with a voice almost identical to the original. On the other hand, Voice Killer passionately sang Kim Bum-soo's 'Last Love' with a sweet tone, melting the hearts of the female judges. This match ended with an overwhelming score of 19 to 2 in favor of Voice Killer, who advanced to the next round.

After removing the mask, Yeoreuma Butakhae was revealed to be Gwak Seung-nam of Indigo. MC Kim Sung-joo pointed out to the judges that Gwak Seung-nam had taken his stage name directly from Indigo's hit song 'Yeoreuma Butakhae,' and they had failed to recognize him. Gwak Seung-nam said, "I have been in broadcasting for about 26 years and also work as an actor. I came out because I wanted to firmly establish my presence. When I debuted in 1995, I practiced a lot due to pressure and developed vocal nodules. I want to break the prejudice against myself," he shared his thoughts.

In the third round, Voice Killer and Virgin Ghost chose Young Turks Club's 'Stranger' and Deulgukhwa's 'Please,' respectively. Virgin Ghost's sensual voice was captivating, while Voice Killer's rich vocal power was impressive and touching. This stage ended with Voice Killer winning 14 to 7, advancing to the Mask King final.

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The identity of the unfortunately eliminated Virgin Ghost was rapper Cheetah. Cheetah said, "This was a program where I could challenge myself. Previously, I was just someone who sang a little, but now I think I have reached a level where I can sing somewhat well. Especially given the current times, the stage is truly precious for singers," she expressed.

In the final Mask King battle, Jangmi Yeosa passionately sang Ahn Chi-hwan's 'Love is More Beautiful Than Flowers.' Regarding Jangmi Yeosa's performance, Yoo Young-seok commented, "She is someone with a clear genre, but she is truly a genre breaker. If there is a target, she aims at it with an arrow. She shoots the arrow first and then draws the target where it lands, and everyone can understand that." The judges even called her "a poet."

Meanwhile, Voice Killer was highly praised as "a bird inside a palace, elegant and refined." Lee Yoon-seok remarked, "Not Voice Killer but Boys Killer," praising Voice Killer for captivating the hearts of women throughout the three rounds.

The final result was that the 134th Mask King title went to Jangmi Yeosa, marking her 5th consecutive victory. The identity of Voice Killer, who failed to defend the title, was musical actor Min Woo-hyuk. The female judges admired him, saying, "He is handsome without a trace of disappointment."

Min Woo-hyuk revealed that he had been an unknown for 10 years and had done every part-time job imaginable. He added, "As a musical actor, I usually use facial expressions and gestures a lot, so I was worried whether I could compete using only my voice. I was very nervous today as well, so I have some regrets."