Shin Seung-hoon searches for Immortal Songs.
KBS2's Immortal Songs (directed by Park Hyung-geun, Kim Hyung-seok, Choi Seung-beom/hereafter "Immortal Songs") is the unquestioned top music variety program that has ranked first in its time slot in ratings for nearly 14 years, and the Immortal Songs episode airing Saturday the 20th will feature artist Shin Seung-hoon.
The star of this "Artist Shin Seung-hoon" episode, the "emperor of ballads" Shin Seung-hoon, is a national singer who shook the Korean pop music scene in the 1990s. He debuted as a million-seller with 1.4 million copies sold of his first album, "You Reflected in a Smile," from his first album. In addition, Shin Seung-hoon achieved the record of exceeding 10 million album sales in the shortest time in Asia, and with cumulative album sales of 17 million, he became the record holder in music history before BTS. Furthermore, Shin Seung-hoon has become a role model for younger singers by moving into producing after composing.
Shin Seung-hoon is said to have electrified the venue by presenting a mega-hit medley from the opening, heightening curiosity. Shin Seung-hoon instantly stirred the judges' nostalgia with performances such as "I Believe" and "You Reflected in a Smile." The judges reportedly sang along to every song's lyrics and chanted Shin Seung-hoon's name, responding with an unprecedentedly hot reaction.
In addition, Shin Seung-hoon heated up the atmosphere with his witty talk. In particular, he surprised everyone with details down to choreography angles, saying about his longing to be a dance singer, "You shouldn't raise your hand 90 degrees; 75 degrees is exactly right." Also, on his first Immortal Songs visit in about five years, Shin Seung-hoon reportedly expressed his excitement, saying, "Dong-yeop, I think I'm still alive."
Meanwhile, a variety of younger artists from different genres who follow his musical world will all appear in this "Artist Shin Seung-hoon" episode. So unofficially subtitled the "vocal war," 10 trendsetting musicians — Daybreak, Jung Joon-il, Lim Han-byeol, Heo Gak, Son I Ji-yu, Ahn Shin-ae, Yoo Chae-hoon, Jung Seung-won, YOUNG POSSE, and Jo Jazz — will perform Shin Seung-hoon's hits. After watching the juniors' stages that day, Shin Seung-hoon reportedly admired, "It's crazy," and "If they do that, I should retire immediately," raising anticipation for the broadcast that will capture their overwhelming performances.
The "Artist Shin Seung-hoon" episode, which rebirths Shin Seung-hoon's masterpieces, will meet viewers in part one on the 20th (Sat.) followed by part two on the 27th (Sat.). Immortal Songs, which produces legendary videos you want to watch again every episode, airs every Saturday at 6:05 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
[Photo] KBS 2TV's Immortal Songs
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