Special stages that could only be seen on 'Woori Ballad Radio' shook viewers' emotions.
The second episode of SBS 'Mumu X Chacha - Woori Ballad Radio' (hereafter 'Woori Ballad Radio', directed by Ahn Jung-hyun), which aired on the 13th, blended listener stories and music with special duet stages and unpredictable encounters, captivating viewers with a gift-box-like charm.
In that episode, Mumu team captain Jun Hyun-moo, determined to avenge his team's complete loss to Team Chacha last week, opened the first corner. Jun Hyun-moo deeply related, saying, "I thought it was about me in middle school," and chose a story about a middle school student secretly in love with his older sister. In response, Lee Ye-ji recalled her own real experience and poignantly expressed Bank's 'You I Can't Have' with the sentiment of unrequited love, instantly capturing the hearts of Top Baggui.
Facing him, Chacha team captain Cha Taehyun chose the story of a baseball club student running toward the dream of becoming a professional baseball player, and the story writer's favorite singer Song Ji-woo selected BoA's 'Atlantis Princess' for the stage. Song Ji-woo presented a different side with bright, upbeat energy that seemed to give strength to the story writer, drawing attention. After a tense matchup, the first victory went to Mumu team, successfully turning the mood around.
That day a new corner, 'father ballad showdown,' was revealed. Fathers who had attracted as much attention as the participants during the 'The Ballad of Us' competition completed special duet stages with their children through 'Woori Ballad Radio.' On the Mumu team, Min Soo-hyun and his father chose Lee Moon-sae's 'Old Love,' delivering a restrained yet deeply resonant performance. Min Soo-hyun's father, moved, said, "I only imagined standing on stage with my daughter, but it became real," adding to the emotion.
On the Chacha team, Im Ji-sung chose Kim Dong-ryul's 'Gratitude' and sang the feelings he had not been able to express to his father. When Im Ji-sung, singing while facing his father, finally broke into tears, not only Top Baggui but also the TOP12 shed tears, and the scene instantly became a sea of tears. The DJs also repeatedly expressed their emotion at the sight of the father singing only while looking at his son, leaving a lingering impression. After a close contest, Chacha team won by a single vote.
Meanwhile, world-renowned vocalist Sohyang made a surprise appearance on the 'Balladuck interview' corner. Choi Eun-bin, who had long cited Sohyang as a role model, could not hide her overwhelming feelings at the unexpected encounter and finally cried. In the following stage, Choi Eun-bin selected Cho Yong-pil's 'Song of the Wind,' and with Sohyang joining, a duet was realized. Although the performance was an impromptu proposal without rehearsal, the two overwhelmed the venue with remarkable chemistry and vocal power. The beautiful lyrics and their harmony comforted everyone and delivered a powerful impact.
In the final corner, 'steal and sing,' the much-requested 'sing a senior singer's song' segment unfolded. Mumu team representative Lee Ji-hoon selected Kim Kwang-seok's 'On the street,' 'Night left alone,' and 'Although I loved you,' crafting a deep performance befitting the 'MZ Kim Kwang-seok.' Jun Hyun-moo praised the stage, saying, "If senior Kim Kwang-seok were alive, he would surely have liked this performance."
Chacha team representative Hong Seung-min consecutively performed Sung Si Kyung's 'Every moment of you,' 'You were moving,' and 'Hee-jae,' evoking admiration with his sweet voice. After a fierce contest, the final victory went to Mumu team, and Chacha team captain Cha Taehyun ended episode 2 warmly by gifting coffee and desserts to Top Baggui and the cast.
Viewer reactions were also hot after the broadcast. On major online platforms, various praises poured in such as, "They turned it into a concert hall," "Choi Eun-bin and Sohyang's duet was an all-time stage," and "It was a stage where a father's love was fully felt," conveying the lingering impression of episode 2. The viewers' stories, novel stages, and special duet stages that encompassed family and role models revealed the unique charm of 'Woori Ballad Radio' and raised expectations for the next episode.
[Photo] SBS 'Mumu X Chacha - Woori Ballad Radio' broadcast capture
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