Recruiting participants who will become the stars of the 8th season of ‘Hidden Singer’.
JTBC's representative music variety show ‘Hidden Singer’ has confirmed the production of Season 8 after 3 years and has begun recruiting impersonators.
First launched in 2012, ‘Hidden Singer’ is a music variety program where original singers and impersonators compete against each other.
84 top singers, including Lee Moon-sae, Lim Jae-bum, Lee Seung-hwan, Shin Seung-hun, Lee So-ra, Yang Hee-eun, Psy, Uhm Jung-hwa, and IU, have appeared and received great love, consistently generating buzz for a long time.
‘Hidden Singer 8 (Directed by Shin Young-gwang)’ is recruiting impersonators who boast excellent synchronization with the original singers ahead of the broadcast. The production team revealed a glamorous recruitment list that includes Kang San-e, Kang Su-ji, the late Turtleman, Kim Gun-mo, Kim Dong-ryul, the late Kim Sung-jae, Kim Jang-hoon, Kim Jo-han, Kim Jun-su, Kim Chang-wan, Kim Hyun-jung, Naul, Davichi (Kang Min-kyung, Lee Hae-ri), Young K (Day6), Rosé, Kim Min-seok (Melomance), Park Myung-soo, Park Ji-yoon, Park Hyo-shin, Seo Taiji, Sung Si-kyung, Shim Soo-bong, IU, AKMU (Lee Soo-hyun, Lee Chan-hyuk), Yangpa, Ok Joo-hyun, the late Yoo Jae-ha, Yoon Mi-rae, Yoon-ha, Lee Seung-gi, Lee Seung-chul, Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Ji-hye, Lee Hyori, Lim Young-woong, Jang Ki-ha, Jang Na-ra, Jung In, Jennie, Jo Soo-mi, Jo Yong-pil, G-Dragon, Choi Baek-ho, Tak Jae-hoon, Taeyang, Taeyeon, Paul Kim, Ha Hyun-woo, Hyorin, and Kwon Jung-yeol (10CM).
The revealed expected lineup of original singers includes living legends like Kang San-e, Kim Chang-wan, Jo Soo-mi, Naul, and Lee Hyori, which is sure to excite fans. Additionally, the first episode's protagonists from ‘Hidden Singer 1’, Sung Si-kyung, and the youngest original singer, IU, are once again on the list, raising expectations for a rematch after over a decade. Furthermore, following the special episodes dedicated to the late Kim Kwang-seok in Season 2, the late Shin Hae-chul in Season 4, and the late Kim Hyun-sik in Season 7, this season also includes the names of the late Kim Sung-jae, the late Turtleman, and the late Yoo Jae-ha, sparking interest in whether a special memorial space for fans will be created.
The production team of ‘Hidden Singer 8’ stated, “We are already welcoming the 8th season. In Season 8, a more diverse and broader generation of artists will participate to showcase a stage that encompasses all generations. Please look forward to the unpredictable stage created by the original singers and impersonators.”
Impersonators wishing to participate in ‘Hidden Singer 8’ can apply on the official website of ‘Hidden Singer 8’.
[Jin Ju-hee, MK Sports Reporter]
