The first place in 'Forced summons! Forgotten visual singer hit song' was taken by Tasaaja's 'Do.'
On the 18th at 8:30 p.m., KBS Joy's '20th Century Hit Song' episode 261 introduced songs from visual singers whose activity periods were short under the theme 'Forced summons! Forgotten visual singer hit song.'
At number 10 in 'Forced summons! Forgotten visual singer hit song' was Kwon So-young's 'C.O.C (Cinderella's Choice) (1999).' The lively visuals that matched the theme impressed MCs Lee Mi-joo and Lee Dong-geun, who exclaimed, "Really beautiful," while Kim Hee-chul jokingly said, "Don't block the screen," which drew laughter. Following that, when the stage of solo female singer Cha Na-ri's 'Returned Letter' was introduced, Kim Hee-chul and Lee Dong-geun stood up in admiration.
At number 9 was Kim Tae-hoo's 'Parting (1992),' noted for his good looks and talent as a singer-songwriter. Lee Mi-joo explained, "He was called a singer-songwriter who filled all tracks of his first album with self-composed songs, combining good looks and talent."
Dana's 'Until the End of the World (2001),' which debuted with the title 'The Second BoA,' was ranked 8th, while 'Shadow (2001)' of K-POP, which made girl fans swoon, was selected at 7th. Kim Hee-chul described them as "the epitome of flower boys" and added, "When I was a trainee, I accidentally met Woo-hyun and he bought me a drink," expressing his gratitude. Soon after, he appeared flustered, saying, "I feel shy. I think I like it. The image is strange," causing laughter in the venue.
Next, at number 6, was Papaya's 'Listen to My Story (2000),' which received renewed love through a remake by Oh My Girl. In 5th place was Hwang Se-ok's 'Conclusion (1994),' who was chosen as the most beautiful woman of 1995. Notably, Hwang Se-ok drew attention when a newspaper compared her to Isabelle Adjani, but it was reported that she left the entertainment industry after marrying actor Choi Jae-seong.
In 4th place was Tim's 'I Love You (2003).' Lee Mi-joo reported, "In a survey targeting the 2030 generation, 'I Love You' ranked 3rd as a karaoke work song." Additionally, it was shared that this song was given as a gift by Yoon Sang after finishing album work, achieving unexpected great success. Kim Hee-chul said, "As I went around with all sorts of romantic titles like nobleman and gentleman, I felt a disconnection in not showing my true self," and explained the team's past by stating, "During that time of concern, my activities decreased, leading to depression, social anxiety disorder, and anxiety." He added, "Fortunately, it's said that now, after marriage and parenting, they are happily living."
Meanwhile, visual group Ocean, with all members being over 180 cm, took 3rd place with 'More Than Words (2000).' Alongside, Ron's 'Run' and Y2K's 'After We Broke Up' were also introduced.
O-24's 'First Love (1999),' loved for its fresh and lively charm, was selected as number 2. They were often introduced as the group succeeding the fairies of S.E.S. and Fin.K.L, but their activities were suspended due to plagiarism allegations and ultimately disbanded two years after their debut. Kim Hee-chul expressed his affection, saying, "O-24's first love, it was also my first love."
The first place in 'Forced summons! Forgotten visual singer hit song' was taken by Tasaaja's 'Do (1997).' Kim Hee-chul praised, "It was very popular even among male students; he could be called a flower boy of F4," and Lee Mi-joo also expressed admiration, saying, "Have they all gotten married? I fell in love." Notably, member Park Jun-seok was revealed to have been tone-deaf, clumsy, and lost in his path before his debut, being cast on the street purely for his looks, which surprised everyone.
'20th Century Hit Song' can be viewed on LG U+tv channel 1, Genie tv channel 41, SK Btv channel 53, and the KBS mobile app 'my K.' Cable channel numbers by region can be checked on the KBS N website.
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