'Current King of Songs 2' has confirmed a special 200-minute schedule for its live broadcast finale today, the 25th, amidst the controversy over fairness.
'Current King of Songs 2' is a survival entertainment show selecting the top 7 representatives of South Korea, 'top-tier male active singers,' who will participate in the 'Korea-Japan King Competition' to be held in 2025 as a grand project commemorating the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations. It has achieved remarkable popularity, maintaining its top position in non-drama issues for eight consecutive weeks according to Good Data Corporation.
In particular, 'Current King of Songs 2 voting' has been chosen as the number one non-drama issue keyword, demonstrating viewers' overwhelming interest in the national TOP 7 to be born through the live broadcast today, the 25th, and the second Current King of Songs.
The final broadcast of 'Current King of Songs 2' will start at 9:50 p.m. today, the 25th. The top 10 finalists, Hwanhee, Shin Yu, Kim Soo-chan, Park Seo-jin, Jin Hae-sung, Kim Jun-su, Choi Soo-ho, Kang Moon-kyung, Shin Seung-tae, and Enoch, will present their last performances following the first round 'new song mission - war for the first place' and the second round 'song of the active' mission. The total score, which combines scores from the first and second rounds, national audience support votes, new song release scores, and real-time text message voting scores, will determine the national TOP 7 to represent 2025's 'Korea-Japan King Competition' and the highly anticipated second 'Current King of Songs.' The results will be announced live, and with 'real-time text message voting' accounting for 40% of the total score, a fierce battle of texts among viewers is expected.
Additionally, the first 'Current King of Songs,' Jeon Yoo-jin, will appear on the final stage of 'Current King of Songs 2,' presenting a special performance while awarding the newly crowned second 'Current King of Songs' with the 'champion belt' in a historic moment.
First, Jeon Yoo-jin will showcase the stage of the new song 'Moonflower' received from 'Current King of Songs' with even more beautiful visuals and matured stage manners. Following that, the top seven finalists from the first 'Current King of Songs,' Maijin, Kim Da-hyun, Lin, and Byeol Sarang, will perform their new songs 'Broken Pencil,' 'Praise Whale,' 'Story,' and 'Ten-Mile Cherry Blossom Road,' displaying the prowess of South Korea's national TOP 7 who led the victory in 2024 'Korea-Japan King Competition.' The five members will sing 'I Met You Again' with master trott diva Joo Hyun-mi, adding warmth to the event. Finally, the first 'Current King of Songs,' Jeon Yoo-jin, will personally hand over the 'champion belt' to the second Current King of Songs, adding significance to the moment.
Meanwhile, the active performers presenting their final stage with 'Song of the Active' cannot hold back their overflowing emotions, shedding tears. They burst into tears at the master's words, display fighting spirit despite the worst vocal conditions, and even cry profusely at the memory of a recently deceased grandfather. With tears from the performers turning the venue into a sea of tears, curiosity rises about who these performers are.
The producers noted, 'Today, the 25th, marks the end of the three-month journey of 'Current King of Songs 2.' Since the national TOP 7 and the second 'Current King of Songs' will be born from the public's hands, viewer interest is absolutely crucial. Please don’t forget to tune in for the broadcast and message voting.'
Meanwhile, the final episode of 'Current King of Songs 2,' Episode 13, will be broadcast on February 25th at 9:50 p.m. today, in a special 200-minute program. The real-time text voting numbers for the live broadcast are 0 for Hwanhee, 1 for Shin Yu, 2 for Kim Soo-chan, 3 for Park Seo-jin, 4 for Jin Hae-sung, 5 for Kim Jun-su, 6 for Choi Soo-ho, 7 for Kang Moon-kyung, 8 for Shin Seung-tae, and 9 for Enoch.
Following fairness allegations concerning Hwanhee, fans are focused on who will become the winner of 'Current King of Songs 2,' which is embroiled in conflicts over concert rights.
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