Photo by 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' capture

Photo by 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' capture

View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 5th, Ha Do-kwon was named MVP on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' (hereafter 'Immortal Songs') Zombie Detective special.


That day, 'Immortal Songs' was held as a special for the new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Zombie Detective,' which will air on the 14th. Accordingly, Choi Jin-hyuk, Park Ju-hyun, Lee Jung-ok, Ha Do-kwon, Tae Hang-ho, Ahn Se-ha, and Lim Se-ju took the stage.


The first stage was performed by Lim Se-ju. Although he said, "I'm so nervous that I'm shaking," he caught attention by revealing that he has been a longtime fan of MC Shin Dong-yup and said, "I want to see him soon." Lim Se-ju presented Han Young-ae's 'Nugu Eopso' with a unique arrangement. Tae Hang-ho said, "I'm so envious that you finished the stage," which brought laughter.


The second stage was Ahn Se-ha's. Ahn Se-ha previously appeared with San-deul in the 2017 'Friends Special' and won first place. Ha Do-kwon praised him, saying, "Ahn Se-ha sings very well." Ahn Se-ha chose Lee Juck's 'Dangyeonhan Geotdeul' and delivered an emotional performance with explosive vocal power. Kim Tae-woo commented, "He gave a moving performance comparable to senior Lee Juck." Lee Jung-ok even shed tears at Ahn Se-ha's singing.


The third stage featured Tae Hang-ho. He selected Resurrection's 'Lonely Night.' Before going on stage, MC Shin Dong-yup mentioned that Tae Hang-ho resembles the overseas model Miranda Kerr, which resonated with the audience. Contrary to his nervous appearance before the main stage, Tae Hang-ho flawlessly handled the high-pitched parts and received a standing ovation. Choi Jin-hyuk also admired his performance, saying it was much better than expected during rehearsal.


The fourth was Lee Jung-ok's challenge with No Brain's 'Neon Naege Banhaesseo.' Before that, Lee Jung-ok revealed that film director Lee Chang-dong is his great-uncle. His fellow actors, who appeared with him, were surprised as they did not know this fact. Lee Jung-ok confessed, "I didn't say it because I was worried people might misunderstand me as a silver spoon. I also audition for Director Lee Chang-dong's works."


Lee Jung-ok showcased a rough rock spirit and fantastic shouting vocal style that made the original song unrecognizable. His passionate stage made all the fellow actors excited and lively. Kim Shin-young said, "Stages 3 and 4 today are a 'Do Whatever You Want' special."


Photo by 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' capture

Photo by 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' capture

View original image


The fifth stage was taken by the lead actor of 'Zombie Detective,' Choi Jin-hyuk. The production team mentioned that Choi Jin-hyuk is famous as an actor who has directly participated in many OSTs of dramas he starred in. In response, Choi Jin-hyuk revealed that he moved to Seoul as a child because he wanted to learn music professionally.


Choi Jin-hyuk chose YB's 'Bakh Satang,' inspired by the movie 'Peppermint Candy.' Kim Jun-hyun said about his impressive stage, "At that level, he must know he's cool, right?" Tae Hang-ho also replied, "Definitely. He knows," which brought laughter. Kim Tae-woo said, "Watching him sing, you can see the admiration for 90s rockers."


The sixth stage was Ha Do-kwon. A graduate of Seoul National University's vocal music department, he chose Lim Jae-beom's 'Bisang.' Ha Do-kwon said this song was "a prayer I sang during my unknown days." Ahn Se-ha commented on his heart-touching stage with his mid-low voice, "The senior must have looked at the trophy while singing."


The final stage was Park Ju-hyun's. She selected Jawoolim's 'Magic Carpet Ride' and explained, "The lyrics resonate with my life values." The MCs gave a standing ovation to Park Ju-hyun's stage, full of lively and vibrant energy, saying, "The Zombie Detectives are amazing."


MC Shin Dong-yup commented, "Overall, today's stages made me feel like no one could sing better, but then someone else came out and sang even better." Amidst all the closely matched performances, the judging panel chose Ha Do-kwon as MVP.



KBS2's music entertainment program 'Immortal Songs' airs every Saturday at 6:05 PM.


This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.

© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.

Today’s Briefing