“I saw a man who spent all his wealth just to impress a woman on a first date.”
The MBN entertainment program ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, will premiere on September 2 at 9:50 PM. This unique international music competition features the TOP 7 active champions from Japan and Korea, representing their countries and competing for pride. Given that this season is planned in a symbolic year of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, it is expected to go beyond a simple music contest to showcase cultural exchange and a battle for pride between the two nations.
In this context, Shin Dong-yeop will play a significant role in creating dramatic moments with his exceptional hosting skills as the main MC of ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’. After witnessing a passionate performance from one participant, Shin Dong-yeop humorously compared it to “a man who spends all his wealth to impress a woman on a first date,” making everyone burst into laughter. He then added, “What if you spend it all? The first impression is what matters,” further lightening the atmosphere with another memorable quote.
Last year, during the inaugural ‘2024 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’, Shin Dong-yeop received praise for his witty remarks and humor that eased the tense atmosphere. In the upcoming ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’, he is expected to use his seasoned experience to quickly diffuse the tension of the national competition while also comforting the participants’ hard work and earnestness, leaving viewers in awe.
Meanwhile, a touching moment was captured when the living legend of the Japanese music scene, Masahiko Kondo, was seen wiping away tears while watching the performances of the Korea-Japan TOP 7. Kondo, who dominated the Japanese entertainment industry in the 1980s and is known as ‘Japan’s National Star’, has been active as an actor, singer, and producer. His emotional reaction while watching one participant’s performance surprised everyone, raising curiosity about which performance moved him to tears.
The production team stated, “MC Shin Dong-yeop is a solid anchor for ‘Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’. At the same time, the heartfelt reactions from legends like Masahiko Kondo provide a unique emotional experience that only the ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’ can offer,” adding, “More intense performances and drama will unfold through the official broadcast.”
Meanwhile, the MBN ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, will premiere on September 2 at 9:50 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
