Singer and actor Enok raised the prestige of the competition program with a stage in the "Korea-Japan King of Singers" that focused on touching consideration and completeness befitting a "mutrot (musical+tro트) gentleman."
On the broadcast of MBN's "2025 Korea-Japan King of Singers" aired on the 23rd, Enok not only displayed perfect vocal skills but also created a moving narrative while facing Japan's King of Singers alongside Korean team King of Singers such as Park Seo-jin and Jin Hae-seong.
In the second round of the main competition, the "one-on-one single song battle," Enok performed Safe Zone's "Sensing of Love" with Shin from the Japanese team. "Sensing of Love" is a representative Japanese love song loved for its tasteful melody and lyrics. Possessing masculine energy as a "Teto man," Enok delivered a pleasing visual treat with a duet alongside the pretty-looking "flower boy" Shin.
That day Enok captured the judges' hearts with not only rich, chest-resonating volume and ear-catching vocalization but also his moistly permeating Enok-style "mist voice." While coordinating with Shin, Enok devoted himself to the "one-on-one single song battle" stage by taking Japanese pronunciation lessons in between rehearsals.
Meanwhile, the warmth of the performance increased when judge Yoon Myung-seon noted that Enok had set aside highlighting his own strengths to sing in tune with Shin. Enok's thoughtful consideration resulted in a mysteriously "ear-pleasing" duet stage that viewers will want to watch again and again. When MC Shin Dong-yeop mentioned a duet activity between Enok and Shin, everyone who watched the stage burst into cheers as if they had been waiting for it. Although Enok narrowly lost to Shin that day, he left a deep impression by smiling broadly before anyone else and applauding sincerely.
At the end of the broadcast that day, Enok's stage for the final match, the main competition's third round "one-on-one live selection," was also revealed. Chosen by Japan's Takuya, Enok selected the representative Korean folk classic "About the Loneliness of Love," sung by Yang Hee-eun, and performed it. As soon as he began, judge Lin wiped away tears at Enok's poignant voice and the heart-throbbing resonance that touched the emotions.
The song's lonely atmosphere, "About the Loneliness of Love," was completed by Enok's costume, acting and voice. The scene of the "stage craftsman" Enok performing the piece with his whole body, with the judges and singers from both countries so engrossed that they forgot it was a competition, captivated viewers. Interest is growing in whether Enok defended against Takuya in the "one-on-one live selection" and the result that will be revealed on "2025 Korea-Japan King of Singers."
Meanwhile, Enok is scheduled to hold a solo concert in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 1 to meet Japanese fans.
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