Singer Choi Soo-ho has joined the TOP 7 of ‘Current King of Singers 2’ with a final ranking of 6th.
In the final episode of MBN’s ‘Current King of Singers 2’ aired live on the 25th, Choi Soo-ho chose the traditional Korean song “Han-ne’s Farewell” by Kim Young-dong as his life song, capturing attention with a gentle resonance as if telling his own story. His unique sorrowful voice perfectly blended with the poignant melody and lyrics, touching the hearts of the audience with deep emotions. Master Seol Woon-do, who watched the performance, expressed surprise, saying, “It’s my first time seeing a traditional Korean music stage.”
Choi Soo-ho recalled his recently deceased grandfather, saying, “When I heard that my grandfather was critically ill during a busy time, I could only say, ‘Stay strong, you can do it,’ and he passed away just a few days later.” He continued, “This stage is like a gift for my grandmother and also a gift for my grandfather who is in heaven,” revealing the touching reason behind his song choice.
Choi Soo-ho captivated the audience with his powerful singing technique honed in traditional Korean music and delicate emotions. As he finished the song, he was overwhelmed with emotion and shed tears, and even his grandmother in the audience was seen crying, adding to the poignant atmosphere.
The audience responded to Choi Soo-ho’s heartfelt performance with explosive cheers and applause. Master Lin praised him, saying, “I’ve really become a fan. I don’t want to say this in a cliché way, but I hope you become a part of the TOP 7. I hope many people can hear Soo-ho’s voice for a very long time.”
On this day, Choi Soo-ho recorded a total score of 3379.53 points, finishing in 6th place and becoming a representative for the ‘Korean-Japanese King of Singers Competition’.
