Kihyun of Monsta X awakens his rock instincts on 'The Masked Singer.'
On the 17th, the global vocal project 'The Masked Singer,' which will be released on Netflix, begins its third round, the final hurdle toward the finale. It is a duet mission in which a judge and two contestants form a team. In addition, an artist regarded as one of the country's top vocalists is brought in as a special judge to participate in the mission.
Kihyun's transformation delivers the greatest surprise. He arms himself with intense rock sensibility to form the three-member 'TEAM Kihyun.' Having chosen a track from his first solo album, Kihyun said, "It's a genre I like," conveying an unusual energy from his belt to his outfit. He added, "I guarantee it will be a song that remains deeply in the mind," and stressed, "It will be a unique stage today."
As the stage begins, the judges' seats are covered in cheers. Ailee said, "This is what I wanted!" as she felt an exhilarating thrill. Amid Kihyun's reversal charm, which had long been associated with a static image, the fellow contestants who joined him also show the essence of power vocals. One judge likened the depth of his emotion by saying, "I hoped there would be a sound malfunction. I want to see it again."
The performances of TEAM Bell and TEAM Ailee also clearly demonstrate the level of third-round contenders. Bell captivates the ear with a tasteful groove, and Ailee focuses on the trio's harmony but falls into great confusion upon receiving the judges' results. Episode 6 of the increasingly heated 'The Masked Singer' will be released on Netflix on the 17th.
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