In Gyo-jin realized a 'dream stage' with his father, In Chi-wan.
On the broadcast of tvN STORY 'Handsome Trot' on the 21st, In Gyo-jin took on a duet mission with his father, In Chi-wan, under the team name 'Introt.' In Gyo-jin's father, In Chi-wan, has also been active as a trot singer, and this stage marked the moment when the long-held dream of the father and son was realized.
From the first practice, In Gyo-jin was teary-eyed, saying, "It has always been my father's wish to stand on stage with me, but I could never fulfill it, and it has lingered in my heart." In Chi-wan expressed his overwhelming emotions, saying, "Just being on stage feels like returning to my son's childhood. I am so happy just to be able to sing with my son."
The two chose Kim Yeon-ja's 'Mother's Season' as their competition song. In Gyo-jin said, "The lyrics really seem to be my story," and throughout the practice, he showed signs of being choked up, especially at the lyric, "I am not a flower but an ugly burden," which reminded him of his father, who was a pillar during his 10 years of obscurity, and he shed tears. He conveyed significant meaning, stating, "Being able to sing with my father on stage feels like a gift that heaven has given me for living hard."
In the main competition, In Gyo-jin and In Chi-wan took the stage hand in hand. By changing the original lyrics from 'mother' to 'father,' they expressed their story affectionately, and In Chi-wan's seasoned stage manners and In Gyo-jin's sincerity harmonized to create a high-quality performance.
As their song ended, participants including Lee Chan-won wiped their tears, and the entire studio was enveloped in deep emotion. An emotional video letter from In Chi-wan, which was prepared without In Gyo-jin's knowledge, was unexpectedly revealed, adding more resonance to the emotions. In Chi-wan's message read, "I have fulfilled the wish to stand on stage together this time. I am proud that you are my son, and I am impressed by the path you have walked silently until now. I will always support you in the future. I love you, my son," which caused In Gyo-jin to burst into the tears he had been holding back.
The powerful stage of the father and son, capturing both emotion and skill, received high praise from the judges, scoring 609 points and placing first among the four teams that performed that day. In Gyo-jin shared his thoughts after the performance, saying, "I captured the moment with my father on stage in my heart like a photo. I have no regrets."
'Handsome Trot' currently features eight teams remaining competing in the third round, with the stages of the remaining four teams set to be revealed in the broadcast on the 28th (Friday). tvN STORY 'Handsome Trot' airs every Friday night at 10 p.m.
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