King Park Seo-jin elevated the quality of competition with a high-level performance.
The MBN entertainment program ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, aired on the 23rd, with a tight competition between the two countries continuing through the third round of the finals, raising both tension and interest.
In particular, the third face-off between Korea's king Park Seo-jin and Japan's king Yudai drew more attention than ever. Park Seo-jin, who had shown a fearless performance by defeating Yudai twice in the preliminary and second round of the finals, continued to engage in a fierce one-on-one solo battle with Yudai.
In response to Yudai's explosive rock vocals with X-JAPAN's ‘Endless Rain’, Park Seo-jin chose Kim Soo-hee's ‘Too Much’ and created an emotional masterpiece. Park Seo-jin opened the introduction with his unique deep voice, quickly immersing himself in the song and dominating the atmosphere.
He not only showcased his charming voice but also led the song with heartfelt emotional expression, and as the performance progressed, his powerful singing left the audience breathless. In response, the Japanese judge Shigeru praised him, saying, “Whether high or low notes, there is no wavering, and it feels sexy. Park Seo-jin is a singer who has it all.”
This heated battle concluded with Yudai's victory. Although he unfortunately failed to achieve a three-game winning streak, Park Seo-jin proved the true class of the Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition by creating a formidable big match stage as Korea's king. After stepping off the stage, Park Seo-jin immediately ignited his determination for the third round.
Meanwhile, Japan won the second round, resulting in a 1:1 tie between Korea and Japan, further intensifying the excitement for the third round. In the third round, competitors must directly choose their opponents through a selection method on-site. The remaining performances of the crucial third round will continue in the next episode. Notably, at the end of the broadcast, it was hinted that Park Seo-jin would once again establish his presence with a traditional drum performance, raising expectations even higher.
With Korea's king Park Seo-jin at the forefront, legendary stages are being created in the ‘2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings Competition’. Everyone's attention is focused on which country will ultimately claim the championship.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
