The mega global vocal audition SBS "Veiled Cup" unveils its veil.
The mega global vocal audition SBS "Veiled Cup" will premiere on the 11th at 4:30 p.m.
The vocal national competition "Veiled Cup," in which the top three vocal national representatives from nine Asian countries gather in Korea to compete, with all information such as faces and names hidden and selected solely by voice after fierce competition, raises expectations about how the first stage will unfold.
In the first broadcast, a global selection of songs crossing participants' countries awaits viewers. With K-ballad to trot stages sung by participants from nine Asian countries previewed, judge Ailee noted, "Trot is very hot in Vietnam." In response, K-pop idol judge Tiffany Young added to fellow idol judge Miyeon, "We should step up our game, right?" which reportedly drew laughter.
A shocking first mission fitting a vocal national competition was then revealed. The news that nearly half of the contestants would be eliminated and sent home from the start surprised both the judges and participants who were on site. As the audition progressed, the emergence of world-class contestants and the shrinking number of passing spots in real time kept everyone on edge until the end, sources said.
Another point of interest is the revealing of the participants' distinctive nicknames on "Veiled Cup." Judges 10CM and Ailee reacted that they were scared upon seeing striking nicknames such as Thailand's "Pang A Man Fighter" and the Philippines' "Zambales Beast," and they expressed even greater anticipation for how powerful the competitors might be. It raises curiosity whether the participants can deliver threatening performances worthy of their nicknames.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere on site stirred from the judges' enigmatic remarks that day. After a contestant's sweet performance, judge Paul Kim said, "I thought of my wife," revealing his feelings, and other judges, surprised by Paul Kim's unexpected confession, asked, "What do you mean by that?" raising curiosity about the background. Next, a single remark from judge Henry to an Indonesian contestant who quit her job and came to Korea to participate in "Veiled Cup" became a hot topic.
While the judges cheered the contestant's brave challenge, Henry offered unexpected advice that reversed the mood on site, prompting curiosity about what Henry's surprising remark was. The vocal national competition "Veiled Cup," in which talented contestants selected from Asian countries gather in Korea to compete, premieres today at 4:30 p.m. on SBS.
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