'Trot Prince' veteran singer Kim Yong-bin, who has 22 years of experience, has confirmed his advance to the finals of 'Mr. Trot 3' with his overwhelming stage presence.
On the 6th, during the second semifinal of TV Chosun's 'Mr. Trot 3', Kim Yong-bin passionately sang the classic song 'Living in a Foreign Land,' which captures the pain of immigrants during the Japanese occupation, successfully securing his place in the TOP 7 and advancing to the finals.
Kim Yong-bin said, "These days, people don't sing traditional trot much. That's why I want to preserve traditional trot," and his unique emotional expression and delicate vocal skills captivated not only the audience but also the judges, leaving a deep resonance. As soon as the stage ended, applause erupted.
Joo Young-hoon praised, "The melody of this song is actually simple, repeating eight measures. Kim Yong-bin's strength lies in his ability to draw people in with the dynamics of his voice. He sang it in a way that was anything but simple, demonstrating the emotional pull of lyrics that truly evoke memories of his hometown."
Lee Kyung-kyu humorously praised Kim Yong-bin's performance, saying, "He sings with his face. He expresses the very feeling of 'Living in a Foreign Land' with his face, so I got drawn in and didn't even realize he sang all the way to the fourth verse. If I had known, I would have stopped him."
Jang Yoon-jung remarked, "This song is one I recommended. I feel good that we connected. I think trot is a genre that must be passed down. It needs to be sung continuously to have life, and since Kim Yong-bin is the best veteran, I believe he can do this song well. As expected, he did an excellent job."
After the performance, Kim Yong-bin concluded the semifinal overwhelmingly, accumulating a total of 1,721 points from a judge score of 1,461 and 260 public voting points, thus securing his qualification for the finals.
Meanwhile, whether Kim Yong-bin can win the finals of 'Mr. Trot 3' will be confirmed during the live broadcast on the 13th.
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[OSEN = Choi Yi-jung reporter]