'Crossover idol' Libreante will make its first full ensemble appearance on 'Immortal Songs' after leader Kim Ji-hoon's discharge.
KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' (directed by Park Hyung-keun, Kim Hyung-seok, and Choi Seung-beom, hereafter 'Immortal Songs') has been the definitive top music variety program responsible for viewers' Saturday evenings for 14 years. The 719th episode, 'Artist The Blue,' which will air on the 23rd, will reinterpret the classic songs of The Blue, the 'legendary duo' who flourished in the early 1990s.
Libreante will take the stage for its first full ensemble performance after leader Kim Ji-hoon's discharge. A still military-disciplined Kim Ji-hoon proclaims, 'Loyalty, I have received the order of discharge,' as he gives a sharp salute. Shortly after, Kim Ji-hoon releases his pent-up energy, humorously imitating Kim Min-jong and showcasing his personal skills. He also reflects on his military service, stating, 'I exercised a lot while in the army,' as he reminisces about his fellow serviceman Go Woo-rim, with whom he trained, revealing, 'We worked out together a lot.'
With Kim Ji-hoon's joining, Libreante expresses its strong desire to win. Moreover, he says, 'Our goal is to win the ultimate victory and the 'King of Kings' championship,' as he clenches his fist. In particular, 'Immortal Songs' star No Hyun-woo, known as the 'Baby Lion of Ambition,' hesitates slightly when responding to the opposition from San, asking, 'So are we the sacrifice for victory?' before saying, 'Yes,' garnering everyone's attention. Alongside this, No Hyun-woo states, 'Today, the 'Immortal Songs' trophy will go to Kim Ji-hoon's home,' revealing intense ambition to win, raising expectations for Libreante's full ensemble stage.
Meanwhile, Libreante will showcase a special personal skill for 'Immortal Songs.' They will perform a cover of the OST 'Golden' from the sensational hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.' Libreante notes, 'We will differentiate ourselves by going for a low pitch rather than a high scream,' presenting an ear-pleasing cover performance infused with the charm of the crossover genre.
In response, Son Seung-yeon will participate in the ear-pleasing battle with a 'high scream' version of 'Golden.' Confidently starting her song while stating, 'The microphone is fine,' Son Seung-yeon impresses with her high-pitched dolphin-like vocals, giving chills, and after finishing the song, she surprises everyone by saying, 'I accidentally set it half a key too high.' In response, Lee Chan-won remarks, 'If she used a microphone, it would have been torn,' increasing curiosity.
The Blue, the main act of this 'Artist The Blue' episode, has ruled as the 'original flower boy duo' since their debut single 'Feeling Only You' achieved a syndrome-level popularity in 1992. They returned to the artist seat four months after taking the stage as legends during the special 700th episode aired in April. A total of five teams, including Taey, Sandul, Son Lee Ji-yoo (Son Seung-yeon X Lee Ye-joon X Ji Se-hee X Yoo Sung-eun), Ken X Jin-ho, and Libreante, will take the stage to reinterpretThe Blue's timeless hit songs.
The episode 'Artist The Blue,' featuring the youthful faces that dominated the 1990s and are still beloved, will air on the 23rd.
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