Singer Son Tae Jin overwhelmed the stage with vocal ability that transcended genres and left a deep aftertaste.
Son Tae Jin appeared on part 2 of KBS2's Immortal Songs, "2025 year-end special–Trot Kingdom, game of thrones," broadcast on the 27th, raising immersion with deeply considered song choices and outstanding singing.
This part 2 followed part 1, which aired on the 20th, and the throne contest between the new trot team led by Son Tae Jin and the traditional trot team led by Le Chanwon played out even more fiercely, adding to the viewing pleasure. First, Son Tae Jin selected Han Young-ae's "Who is there" for the round 3 performance battle, showcasing deadly charm with relaxed charisma and a tasteful performance. Restrained breath control, a weighty timbre, and delicate facial acting combined to create a stage reminiscent of a musical that drew viewers into the performance.
In the following round 4 hidden card showdown "final strike," he partnered with Liberante to perform Patti Kim's "You, my friend." The three completed a stage that rendered genre labels meaningless by blending crossover-style arrangements with classical timbres. In particular, the high-class harmony that built toward a climax drew tears from many in the audience, and the opposing team watched the stage holding their breath, proving firsthand what the "essence of crossover" is.
After a close contest, Son Tae Jin, who advanced to the final round, selected Sul Woon-do's "Last love" and intricately painted an aching emotional line. His restrained vocals, delivering emotion syllable by syllable, conveyed a deep resonance that held the audience's hearts to the end. Regardless of the outcome, the two teams' performances, which proved each other through music itself, delivered a weighty emotion fitting for a year-end special. Son Tae Jin once again established his presence as an all-around artist expanding the landscape of "Trot Kingdom" by showing performance, vocal ability, and teamwork in collaborative stages.
In the following finale, he climbed to a crescendo by singing "Amor Fati" with the veiled "princess" Kim Yonja. Son Tae Jin, with his characteristic relaxed stage manner, naturally prompted audience singalongs and applause, and the performance, which combined excitement and emotion, capped the year-end special. After the broadcast, viewers praised Son Tae Jin, calling it "a stage you can trust from song selection to singing" and "a performance that conveyed emotion through music beyond trot."
Meanwhile, Son Tae Jin will hold the nationwide tour "2025 Son Tae Jin national tour concert 'It's Son Time'" in Yongin on Jan. 17–18, 2026, meeting fans from across the country.
[Photo] Screen capture from Immortal Songs
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