Singer Park Seo-jin captured the final trophy on Immortal Songs with an overwhelming stage production and commanding vocals. His performance, highlighted by a fire-infused drum act, left a powerful afterglow.
The February 28 broadcast, Episode 746, was presented as “Artist Seol Woon-do Special Part 2.” The lineup included Jadu, Kim Soo-chan, D82, Kim So-hyang and Yoon Hyung-ryul from the musical Anna Karenina, and Park Seo-jin, each reinterpreting Seol Woon-do’s signature songs in their own styles.
The evening opened with a special stage by Seol Woon-do himself. He performed “I Love You, My Dear,” a song he had gifted to Lim Young-woong, elevating the atmosphere with deep emotion and steady vocals. The audience responded with cheers and a standing ovation.
Jadu was the first challenger. She selected Enoch’s “Tonight,” written and composed by Seol Woon-do, marking her first attempt at the trot genre. With her bright energy, active audience engagement, and a festive performance featuring cheerleaders and dancers, she energized the venue. Seol Woon-do even suggested, “It would be great to remake this,” offering direct praise.
Kim Soo-chan followed with “Compass,” delivering his trademark playful performance while moving through the audience. An impromptu duet with Seol Woon-do created a warm moment on stage. Emphasizing classic trot sensibilities, Kim secured the first win of the night.
Next, Kim So-hyang and Yoon Hyung-ryul reimagined Lim Young-woong's “Like Starlight, My Love,” a song written and composed by Seol Woon-do. Dramatic arrangements, delicate emotional expression, and a skating performance combined to create a stage reminiscent of a full theatrical production. Seol Woon-do commented, “It felt like watching a musical,” praising the performance.
The fourth stage belonged to band D82. They transformed “Violet Letter” into a rock arrangement, presenting a new interpretation of the original. Vocalist Han Seung-yoon’s intense tone blended with the band’s live performance, delivering the song’s emotion in a distinct way. Despite it being their first terrestrial broadcast appearance, they displayed stability and presence.
Park Seo-jin closed the competition with “Thirty Lost Years,” staging the performance against footage of separated families reunited. His “fire drum” performance commanded attention, with resonant drumbeats, blazing flames, and traditional Korean dance amplifying the song’s sorrowful sentiment.
After the stage, Park expressed gratitude, saying, “I was able to continue playing the janggu thanks to Seol Woon-do’s encouragement.” Seol responded warmly, calling him “a truly precious junior.”
Ultimately, Park Seo-jin halted D82’s winning streak and claimed final victory. Seol Woon-do concluded the special by thanking the artists for preparing their stages wholeheartedly despite busy schedules.
The episode also featured candid talk segments about song collaborations involving Lim Young-woong and Enoch, along with lighthearted trot battles between Son Tae-jin and Jeon Yu-jin, and Lee Chan-won and Kim Soo-chan, adding further entertainment value.
According to Nielsen Korea, the broadcast recorded a nationwide rating of 6.1 percent, the highest among Saturday variety programs.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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