Actor In Gyo-jin is writing the growth story of a seasoned rookie singer through "Handsome Trot."
In the first final round of the entertainment program "Handsome Trot" aired on 4th, In Gyo-jin captivated judges and audiences by selecting Lim Young-woong's "Haven" which satisfied both listening and viewing pleasure.
On that day's broadcast, a "T-venturers" unity contest unfolded before the main stage. In Gyo-jin, who sang "My Way" in the karaoke score competition, missed the first line while making a remark in the introduction, "I pay my respects to your lives," causing great laughter. However, he soon demonstrated outstanding vocal ability, leading the team to victory. As a benefit for winning the game, In Gyo-jin received trot coaching from Lee Chan-won and Jang Min-ho, showing his passion by practicing breath control and vocalization by using stairs in daily life.
The stage for the first final round was conducted by selecting a song that viewers requested from 600 songs that the contestant could express their best. In Gyo-jin chose Lim Young-woong's "Haven" to convey his sincere feelings towards his wife, So I-hyun. Following Je Seung-hyun's designation as the first performer with order designation rights, he opened the final competition once again as the "opening fairy" after the first round. So I-hyun, who was seated in the audience, cheered as In Gyo-jin appeared, repeatedly shouting, "He's handsome!"
Starting the song with actual wedding photos and the wedding performance, In Gyo-jin showcased stable vocal ability and even went down to the audience to perform for his wife, So I-hyun. Judge Yoon Il-sang, who watched In Gyo-jin's stage filled with technique, ease, and humor, evaluated him, saying, "He has grown remarkably. There's a narrative arc, and the pitch is surprisingly stable. His practice volume is evident," while Kim Ji-hwan noted, "It was impressive to see him interact with the audience like a guest singer rather than a competition participant." In Gyo-jin scored 442 points from the five judges, stepping closer to the final T4.
In Gyo-jin has proven his potential as a trot singer by continuing to present sincere performances in every round of "Handsome Trot." Especially in the last third round, he achieved his "dream stage" by singing a duet with his father, In Chi-wan. In Gyo-jin, who is more sincere about trot than anyone else, is firmly building his narrative as a trot singer through performances that encompass technique, sincerity, and storytelling in the competitions of "Handsome Trot."
"Handsome Trot" airs every Thursday night at 10 p.m. on tvN STORY.
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