[talk] 'Immortal Song' Lee Chan-won, admiration for the ballad singer's true competition...

'Immortal Song' Lee Chan-won was amazed again and again by the fierce competition between ballad singers.

The 683rd episode of KBS2's 'Immortal Songs', which aired on the 30th of last month, was decorated with the theme of '2024 Ballad War'. On that day's broadcast, the final winner was Huh Gak.

This broadcast, which recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 5.9% (Nielsen Korea) and ranked first in its time slot, featured talented male vocalists such as Huh Gak, Kim Ki-tae, Monday Kiz (Lee Jin-seong), Lim Han-byeol, DK, and Shin Yong-jae. In addition, this broadcast introduced a new rule where the winner directly nominates the challenger, further increasing the tension.

The first stage was Kim Ki-tae's 'The Reason I Became a Singer', which deeply resonated with the audience as he conveyed his feelings for his mother. Next, Monday Kids' Lee Jin-seong created a touching stage by conveying his longing for the late member Kim Min-soo through Nami's 'Sad Destiny'. In particular, the late Kim Min-soo's voice flowed out in the middle of the stage, and Lee Jin-seong's appearance of singing along in harmony left a deep impression.

Kim Ki-tae appeared to be continuing his winning streak by defeating Lee Jin-seong and Lim Han-byeol, but had to give up his spot after losing to the third challenger, Heo Gak.

Huh Gak captivated the audience and the panel of judges with his powerful singing ability and delicate emotions in Lee Seung Hwan's "How is Love Like That?" After that, he defeated DK, who sang "Standing Under the Shade of Street Trees," and Shin Yong Jae, who sang "Let's Break Up" in his own style, to record three wins and take home the final winner's trophy.

In particular, Huh Gak added great significance to this special by winning the final competition in which he participated directly as the hidden planner. After the broadcast, there was a heated response to Kim Ki-tae's emotional stage, Monday Kids' recall of memories, and Huh Gak's overwhelming singing ability.

I really like how Chanwon is so good at praising others.