Singer Kang Seung-yoon returns to KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' after three years and shares a heartwarming anecdote about BTS' Jin, whom he met during military service.
Episode 764 of 'Immortal Songs,' airing today (11th), is styled as the 'artist Kim Tae-won edition' commemorating rock band Buhwal's 40th anniversary. On the day's broadcast, vocalists proud of Korea's representative rock spirit — including Kang Seung-yoon, Kim Shin-eui Band, Yook Joongwan Band, Lee Ye-ji, N.Flying's Seung-hyub and Yoo Hoi-seung, and Jo Jazz — will appear in large numbers to grace the stage with spectacular performances.
In particular, Kang Seung-yoon appears in the talk waiting room, returning to the program for the first time in about three years since his appearance just before enlistment, delighting those present. Kang Seung-yoon mentions that although he had secured a ticket to advance to the king of kings competition before enlisting, he could not attend because his enlistment notice came early, and playfully boasted that the ticket he had obtained might still be valid. In response, MC Kim Joon-hyun cheerfully replied that after serving in the military his banter had noticeably increased, turning the scene into a sea of laughter.
Above all, Kang Seung-yoon draws attention by revealing a special episode with BTS' Jin, who served in the military around the same time. At the training center where Kang Seung-yoon enlisted, Jin was serving as an instructor, and despite not knowing each other at all, Jin showed warmth by contacting Kang Seung-yoon after hearing the news of his enlistment. Kang Seung-yoon lamented, "Jin offered sweetly, 'Let's be instructors together. I'll tell you tips to be selected as an instructor.' I trained eagerly with hopes, but luck was not on my side, so I ultimately couldn't become an instructor."
Kang Seung-yoon continued with an even warmer anecdote that highlighted 'Instructor Jin's' exceptional care for juniors. He proudly recounted, "I graduated first in my training class, and Jin said, 'Aren't you working too hard? Don't overdo it,' and gave me a box of chocolates as he passed by. Because trainees couldn't use the PX, I became a hero in the barracks," sharing an epic wartime tale that drew envy from those around him.
Meanwhile, Kang Seung-yoon expressed special passion for this Buhwal 40th anniversary special stage, boldly stating his desire to participate as a guest vocalist on at least one song from Buhwal's new album. On stage, he chose the classic 'The Last Concert (Recollection III)' and reinterpreted it with his own deep sensitivity and explosive vocal power, completely dominating the performance and drawing high praise from the original artist Kim Tae-won. With Kang Seung-yoon making a dazzling comeback after three years, expectations are rising over whether he can surpass the original artist's emotion and seize the final winner's trophy; 'Immortal Songs' airs today at 6:05 p.m.
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