In “Current King of Singers 2,” singer Lin shed tears at Hwanhee's performance.
On the 26th, the MBN competition program “Current King of Singers 2” aired its first episode, featuring a self-evaluation round among the participants. The spotlight was undoubtedly on Hwanhee, a 26-year veteran singer from Fly to the Sky. He expressed, “It feels awkward to be here,” and added, “I have never sung trot before,” sparking curiosity.
He also shared, “I wanted to sing for my mother before she gets older, so I decided to challenge myself on ‘Current King of Singers 2,’” generating anticipation.
Hwanhee then performed Kang Seung-mo's “Mujeong Blues” and received a perfect score of 33 out of 33 votes, showcasing his enduring vocal talent. From the moment Hwanhee's stage began, ‘Master’ Lin was seen tearing up, and when Hwanhee's performance, which received an “All Acknowledged” (perfect score), ended, he burst into tears. He expressed, “We’ve been friends since my debut, and I’m happy because he did well,” revealing his special affection.
“Current King of Singers 2” recorded an 8% viewership rating (based on Nielsen Korea nationwide), proving its popularity by ranking first among all programs, including entertainment, drama, and news. This is a higher figure than the 6.8% rating of “Current King of Singers 1,” which started last November.
“Current King of Singers 2” airs every Tuesday at 9:50 PM.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
