In the 'Korea-Japan Shin Dong Contest', which was the first of its kind in Korean and Japanese broadcasting history, the fiery clash of the Korean and Japanese prodigies generated extreme synergy.
The 39th episode of MBN 'Korea-Japan Top Ten Show', which aired on the 3rd, recorded a peak viewership rating of 6.3% in Bundang and a nationwide rating of 5.7% (according to Nielsen Korea), achieving first place in the entertainment viewership ratings during the same time slot among all cable channels.
Hosted by MC Daesung and Gangnam, the prodigies from both countries, who are set to lead the future, entered the stage, receiving enthusiastic support from all mentors including Jeon Yoo-jin, Mai Jin, Kim Da-hyun, Lin, Son Tae-jin, Shin Sung, Byeol Sarang, Aki, Makoto, Mi Yu, and Kara Kang Ji-young.
The long-awaited first performer, Korean team’s Bin Ye-seo, garnered positive responses from the Japanese prodigies by introducing herself in Japanese.
The next performer, Kim Tae-woong, boldly declared, "I will show you the real K-spiciness," and showcased his delicate emotional control and deep singing style with 'Gandaeyo Geulsse', earning him 619 points amid praise of "You sing deliciously."
On the following stage, Kim Yoo-ha smiled brightly at the Japanese prodigies who mentioned seeing her on 'Top Ten Show' Nakasima Mika episode.
An Yul transformed from the trot prince who sang 'Like Starlight Three Years Ago' into an idol visual center, surprising everyone.
Korean prodigy team leader Hwang Min-ho appeared in a red dragon robe and confidently declared, "Am I destined to be king? I came today to claim the throne."
Japan's IU Mori Ran selected 'The Ten Commandments', which had caught attention when Jeon Yoo-jin performed it, dominating the stage with her ability to transition effortlessly between low and high notes, unique tone, and intense choreography, but remained at 613 points despite Jeon Yoo-jin's praise.
Hanamachi Coco, who reportedly received offers from 30 agencies due to her fairy-like appearance, effortlessly executed a dynamic performance of 'Dreamlike Climax', which covered Chopin and Beethoven’s compositions, earning 601 points.
Meanwhile, Riku, who maintained first place with a score of 666 points, was selected as the 'Self-exploration War' MVP, raising anticipation for what deadly performance the Korean prodigies would showcase and what resolute weapons the Japanese prodigies would bring to maintain their victory in the upcoming nation-to-nation battle, the Korea-Japan prodigy 'One-on-One On-Site Spotlight War'.
[Photo] Capture from the 'Korea-Japan Top Ten Show' broadcast.
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