In 'Hanil Top Ten Show', the inevitable fateful showdown between the first reigning champion Jeon Yu-jin and the second reigning champion Park Seo-jin was revealed.
The MBN entertainment program 'Hanil Top Ten Show', which aired on the 15th, recorded a peak viewership rating of 7.1% and a nationwide rating of 6.2% (according to Nielsen Korea), firmly securing the No. 1 spot in viewership ratings among all Tuesday entertainment programs broadcasted on terrestrial, general programming, and cable channels.
On this day, members of 'Hanil Top Ten Show' including Jeon Yu-jin, Mai Jin, Kim Da-hyun, Lin, Byeol Sarang, and Aki opened the show with a refreshing spring vibe through 'Dreams of Youth'. MC Daesung announced the 'Champion VS Champion' battle between the first reigning champion Jeon Yu-jin and the second reigning champion Park Seo-jin, and the champions were given the privilege of recruiting team members. Park Seo-jin declared, "If you join our team, I will treat you to a cool buffet," showcasing his confidence, to which Jeon Yu-jin responded, "I will treat you to ice cream for dessert at the buffet," earning cheers from the audience.
Jeon Yu-jin then stated, "I need a god to win," and recruited the first member, the legendary singer Kang Moon-kyung. Park Seo-jin countered by saying, "I will bring in Son Tae-jin unanimously." However, Son Tae-jin suggested moving together, saying, "I can't leave my brother alone," resulting in a 2-for-1 trade. Next, Jeon Yu-jin recruited Shin Seung-tae, while Park Seo-jin brought in Aki. Finally, Jeon Yu-jin aimed to lower the average age of the team by recruiting the youngest member Choi Soo-ho from 'Current King 2', while Park Seo-jin brought in the hidden card Mai Jin, foreshadowing a tight competition. Notably, the rule that the winning team's champion would cover the team dinner expenses ignited the competitive spirit in both Jeon Yu-jin and Park Seo-jin.
In the first match, Choi Soo-ho faced off against Shin Seung-tae, with Shin Seung-tae emerging victorious. Next, the Enka queen Aki and the formidable challenger Kang Moon-kyung took the stage. Kang Moon-kyung showcased the authentic taste of 'Hongrang' with her precise singing technique, but Aki, the secret weapon of Park Seo-jin's team, delivered a perfect performance of 'Jeongdeun Nim', showcasing her peak vocal skills and securing the win.
With Park Seo-jin's team leading by 2 points, Shin Seung-tae from Jeon Yu-jin's team stepped up to seize the momentum, while Son Tae-jin from Park Seo-jin's team came in to defend the lead. Son Tae-jin exploded with emotional appeal in 'Baramiryeo', but Shin Seung-tae snatched a victory with his divine singing of 'Chabyeo Han Jang' and 'Orakgarak Dance'.
In the next round, the talented duo battle featured Park Seo-jin and Mai Jin against Byeol Sarang. Park Seo-jin and Mai Jin completed an ambitious storytelling stage with 'I Like It' accompanied by a bouquet of flowers and cash, but Byeol Sarang received the points.
Kim Da-hyun faced off against Japanese prodigy Kudo Takeru. Takeru sang 'Busan Seagull' with skilled control of dynamics and fluent Korean, while Kim Da-hyun passionately performed 'The Way to Find My Love', receiving praise from Jin Hae-sung, who said, "You sing so beautifully," and won the match.
The next contestant, 'Hanil Prodigy King Contest' MVP Riku, chose Mai Jin. Mai Jin surprised everyone with a powerful and high-difficulty chair dance while performing 'Ttaratara'. Riku, who was anxious about Mai Jin's stage, unleashed his powerful vocals in 'Yanjarae', but ultimately lost to Mai Jin.
In the duet battle, Jeon Yu-jin's team Shin Seung-tae and Riku faced off against Park Seo-jin's team Jin Hae-sung and Takeru in a Japan-Korea couple showdown. "I prepared Japanese Enka to duet," Jin Hae-sung said, and he and Takeru created a beautiful soundscape with 'Spring of the North'. Shin Seung-tae and Riku showcased a perfectly balanced performance with 'Mujogeun', but Shin Seung-tae received a critique from Aki about not understanding the lyrics, leading to a humorous moment when he replied, "I thought Aki was nice..." The victory went to Jin Hae-sung and Takeru.
Jeon Yu-jin and Park Seo-jin faced off in the champion vs. champion battle, where Park Seo-jin gave dating advice to the college freshman Jeon Yu-jin, saying, "Be careful of nice people. Dating is about push and pull," but Shin Seung-tae and Choi Soo-ho teased him by saying, "Park Seo-jin is a lifelong solo." Jeon Yu-jin then advised Park Seo-jin, "You can live like you are now," to which Park Seo-jin exclaimed, "Are you telling me to live alone?" Additionally, Park Seo-jin showed a childlike joy after winning rock-paper-scissors against Jeon Yu-jin, leading to the comment, "This is why you're still single." Jeon Yu-jin mesmerized the audience with 'Moran Dongbaek', while Park Seo-jin showcased his vocal prowess with 'Mieun Sarang', but the momentum was captured by Jeon Yu-jin.
Lin and Jin Hae-sung engaged in a big match of emotional masters. Jin Hae-sung delivered 'Dasi-neun' with extreme sweetness, captivating the hearts of the audience. Lin conveyed the soulful resonance that brought tears with 'When My Loneliness Calls You'. After Lin's performance, Jin Hae-sung praised, "It feels like the song is penetrating my veins," and the victory went to Lin.
With Jeon Yu-jin's team recording 5 wins and Park Seo-jin's team 4 wins, Park Seo-jin thoughtfully proposed, "Let's make the last match worth double points." The final contestant, Japanese prodigy Saki, delivered a powerful performance of 'From the Northern Lodge', which Lin had previously sung to great emotional effect. Enok chose 'White Butterfly', raising the emotional intensity with a fitting sentiment, but ultimately Saki won, earning 2 points and leading Jeon Yu-jin's team to the final victory. With his head bowed, Park Seo-jin promised, "How can I make my younger sibling open their wallet?" and the Park Seo-jin team burst into laughter as they did push-ups together.
Meanwhile, 'Hanil Top Ten Show' airs every Tuesday at 9:50 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
