MBN mega audition program 'The legend of the unknowns - the hierarchy war of trot men' achieved about 24 million cumulative views on official social media immediately after the first broadcast, proving unusual buzz ahead of episode 2.
According to 'The legend of the unknowns,' MBN official Instagram account 7,725,000 views, YouTube channel 11,885,444 views, and TikTok 4,335,200 views recorded, with cumulative views (as of March 3) reaching 23,945,644, dominating online with explosive view counts. The sharply rising numbers immediately after release attest to the passionate interest of viewers and trot fans in the program.
The explosive energy poured out by the long-hidden 'true unknowns' masters captivated living-room audiences at once with the first broadcast, and their unpolished, gem-like charm, solid fundamentals, and star quality proven on stage combined to lead to an 'unprecedented hit,' according to evaluations. The parade of contestants, which proved near-complete buzzworthiness, is receiving reactions that it has succeeded in building 'The legend of the unknowns''s unique domain.
Immediately after the broadcast, contestants' stage videos are rapidly spreading across various social media and online communities. Lee Dae-hwan, who captured attention from his first appearance with a warm visual, secured a fandom at once with an overflowing performance of talent, and 'the gentleman visual' Haru, with a five-win streak on Morning Yard, moved viewers' tear ducts with an earnest elegy to his late mother and received praise as an 'all-time legendary stage.'
A person who secretly submitted a challenge card amid family opposition received an all-top and secured advancement to the main round, proving the resilience of an unknown singer and drawing attention. Iru-ne also left an impression with relaxed stage manners showing what being a pro means and a stable live performance.
Moreover, Kim Tae-woong, who made a name as a 'trot prodigy,' left a deep impression with an emotional stage for his mother, and Hong Seung-hyun surprised with a homey vocal ability that makes you forget his age. Even the ultimate in cuteness, Park Cha-o-reum, and the young contestants' performances drew the full support of 'online aunts' and became the center of online reaction.
That interest also connects to YouTube. Contestant stage videos released through 'The legend of the unknowns' official YouTube channel 'MBN MUSIC' have also surpassed 1 million cumulative views. Not merely a fleeting buzz, repeated viewing and re-sharing continue, spreading into a 'replay craze.'
After just one episode, thick individual fandoms have already formed and the competitive structure is rapidly heating up. The strategy of putting the raw stages of unknowns never seen elsewhere front and center succeeded in differentiating itself from existing trot audition programs, and analysts say it gained the early advantage in buzz as well.
In episode 2, stronger performance stages by the 'unknowns' are expected to add fuel to the atmosphere. Cello performance and contemporary dance, high-heel performance and b-boying, and even a 'spicy' stage are being previewed, suggesting diverse attempts that break the mold of trot auditions. Expectations are growing over whether the contestants' narratives, which began with tears and emotion, can be proven by 'stage completeness' and draw an upward curve.
Meanwhile, 'The legend of the unknowns' is a mega audition program on MBN in which 99 men face off head-to-head for the throne of the 'hierarchy top.' Episode 2 will air Wednesday, the 4th, at 9:40 p.m.<
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