Forestella, which achieved an "undefeated run" on 'Immortal Songs,' is challenging for an astonishing 15th trophy.
KBS2 'Immortal Songs' (directed by Kim Hyung-seok and Choi Seung-beom/hereafter "Immortal Songs") is the undisputed top music entertainment program, with a history spanning more than 700 episodes. The 748th episode, airing on Sat., the 21st, will be "Immortal Songs — memorial special part 2 for the late Kim Kwang-seok's 30th anniversary."
The late Kim Kwang-seok, known as the "eternal troubadour" of Korean music history, captured the essence of Korean folk music and left behind many classics such as "Around Thirty," "I Loved You," and "The Private's Letter," bringing comfort and romance to many. In the earlier first part, Seo Eun-kwang, Yoon San-ha (ASTRO), Seo Jae-yi, Jeon Yoo-jin, and Kim Dong-jun appeared, offering viewers a 2026 version of Kim Kwang-seok's unique sensibility that moved and comforted them. Among them, Forestella, TOUCHED, JoJazz, Choi Sang-yeop (LUCY), and Ha Sung-woon are set to continue the first part's momentum in a vocal power showdown, raising expectations.
Above all, attention is focused on whether Forestella, with its undefeated legend on "Immortal Songs," can take its 15th championship trophy. Whenever Forestella has appeared, they have seized victory, making them the top predator of "Immortal Songs." Forestella's Jo Min-kyu, nervous, said, "Today is a real vocal war," and added, "I want to create ripples with a golden trophy," burning with determination to win and heating up the competition. But facing them are TOUCHED, JoJazz, Choi Sang-yeop (LUCY), and Ha Sung-woon, all owners of formidable skills, so Le Chanwon said, "If I were to describe today's stage in one word, it's HELL," expressing anticipation for an all-time great matchup. Rumor has it that the four challenger teams even came up with novel ideas to check Forestella's victory. Shin Dong-yeob revealed, "An idea came up to divide Forestella's score by four according to the number of members," turning the scene into a sea of laughter.
Meanwhile, Choi Sang-yeop (LUCY), who returned for a solo appearance after about three years, declared a rematch against TOUCHED, adding interest. Choi Sang-yeop recalled the painful defeat when TOUCHED achieved a three-peat during his previous appearance on "Immortal Songs — legend remake special," saying, "I thought, 'No way they'd be appearing together?' but we ended up matched again," and after a moment of worry, he said, "I haven't discussed it with the members, but if we win today, we'll appear in the champion of champions as a full group," making a shocking pledge that reportedly turned the venue upside down.
Whether Forestella can continue its record of an "undefeated legend" this time, or whether a new owner of a "champion of champions ticket" will emerge, anticipation for the main broadcast of "Immortal Songs" is skyrocketing.
"Immortal Songs — memorial special part 2 for the late Kim Kwang-seok's 30th anniversary" follows part 1, which aired on the 13th, and will return to viewers on Sat., the 21st. 'Immortal Songs,' which produces legendary videos you want to watch again every episode, airs every Saturday at 6:05 p.m. on KBS2.
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