Singer Choi Soo-ho concluded his journey in 'The Top Singer 2' with a final ranking of 6th.
Choi Soo-ho showcased his irreplaceable emotion and energy, proving to be a 'trending Trot star' as he recorded 6th place in the finale of MBN's 'The Top Singer 2' live broadcast on the 25th.
The broadcast featured the last mission to determine the top 7 and the final round 'Song of the Top Star,' where participants competed with a single song representative of their active careers. Choi Soo-ho selected the traditional Korean song 'Farewell of Hanne' by Kim Young-dong as his competition piece, and master Seol Woon-do marveled, saying, "This is my first time witnessing a traditional Korean performance."
Choi Soo-ho reminisced about his grandfather, who passed away recently, stating, "When I received the news that my grandfather was in critical condition while I was busy, I could only convey the words 'Hang in there, you can do it,' and he passed away just days later." He added, "This stage is a gift to my grandmother and also a gift to my grandfather in heaven."
Dressed in a navy long coat, Choi Soo-ho captivated the audience from the first note with his unique sweet tone and deep resonance. His distinctive, poignant voice blended perfectly with the sorrowful melody and lyrics of 'Farewell of Hanne,' enchanting the hearts of the viewers with rich emotion.
Choi Soo-ho overwhelmed the stage with his polished singing technique, rooted in his major in traditional Korean music, and his delicate emotion, leaving both the live audience and viewers at home speechless. As he finished the song, tears streamed down his face, and even his grandmother in the audience was seen crying, capturing a deeply moving moment on screen.
The audience responded to Choi Soo-ho's heartfelt performance with explosive cheers and applause. Master Lin commended, "I have truly become a fan. I don't want to say this in a clichéd way, but I hope you become one of the top 7. I wish many people could hear your voice for a very long time."
Setting another legendary stage, Choi Soo-ho recorded a total score of 3379.53 points, combining 1,922 points from the final two rounds, 380 points from the national support voting, 280 points from new song downloads, and 797.53 points from real-time text voting, culminating in a successful conclusion of 'The Top Singer 2' with a final ranking of 6th.