Park Seo-jin and Yudai of the '2026 Korea-Japan King' Review of the 95s of Korea-Japan Cohesion (Interview)

*This content was translated by AI.

Park Seo-jin and Yudai of the same age, who are special judges of the "2026 Korea-Japan King's Fair," answered their thoughts and support for the "Korea-Japan King's Fair," which will return in a year, with 9 questions and 9 answers.

With only one day left until the first broadcast on April 14 (Tue), the 2026 Korea-Japan Music Festival is the world's only Korea-Japan music national competition where TOP7 of "Hyunyeok-ga-hee (Japanese)" and TOP7 of Korea's "Hyunyeok-ga-ga-gi" will face off on behalf of the two countries with national mission and pride. The third big match between Korea and Japan's representatives, the "2026 Korea-Japan King of Kings," is drawing great attention as a cultural exchange between Korea and Japan and the birth of a new global star.

Park Seo-jin and Yudai met as the singers of Korea and Japan respectively at the "2025 Korea-Japan King of the World," and although they were the same age born in 1995, they drew attention with their best friends chemistry. In particular, he gave warmth by continuing strong relationships between Korea and Japan even after the competition. Attention is focusing on what the best friends of the 95s of Korea and Japan, who are the same age, will convey toward the "2026 Korea-Japan King's Fair."

Q1. Last year, I participated as a participant and participated in the "2026 Korea-Japan King of Kings" as a master. Is there any difference between last year and this year?

(Park Seo-jin) I can't tell you everything because it's not aired yet, but I think it's a stage where people from Korea and Japan participate together. I think this 2026 "Korea-Japan King's Fair" will definitely have more fun and attractions than last year.

(Yudai) The Japanese team is also very skilled and has strong characters, so I think it will be a pretty fierce battle. Compared to 2025, the participants' age groups have become wider and genres have become more diverse.

Q2 I think the 'King of the Hanil family' must have been a very special experience in my career as a singer. What's the biggest change you feel and what you've gained?

(Park Seo-jin) During the "Korea-Japan King's War," I became acquainted with my Japanese friend Yudai and other Japanese members. And it seems to be meaningful in that it became the first foothold to advance into Japan.

(Yudai) No one talked to me even if I walked on the streets in Korea until I appeared in "The King of Korea and Japan," but after I appeared, he talked to me wherever I went. Concert tickets are also sold out right away, and we are greatly realizing our influence. I think it's a great program that changed my active life in Korea.

Q3 After the "King of the Korea-Japan Family," he promoted a lot of Korean music by singing while playing double-headed drum at the Tokyo Forum performance. How did you feel about the performance?

(Park Seo-jin) Perhaps because Korea is a nation of excitement, if there are many cases where they enjoy each stage together and explode their excitement, many Japanese fans seem to be quietly watching the stage. So the fans of the two countries came with different charms.

Q4 Korea's first solo fan concert sold out in five minutes. What do you think about the increased number of Korean fans? If you have a dream in the future?

(Yudai) I've been thinking for a long time that I want to work as an artist in Korea, and I'm really happy that the number of people who support me has increased with the "Korea-Japan King's Fair." I have a dream, and I want to do a solo performance in Korea with Novelbright and domes or stadiums, and I want to work hard to achieve that in the future.

Korean fans serve coffee or give very luxurious lunch boxes to the waiting room. It's a culture that doesn't exist in Japan, so I was really surprised at first. I'm always so happy that I'm taking a lot of pictures. Thank you for your love.

Q5. I was the master of "The King of Strings - Gahee (Japan)". Can you briefly explain about the members of the "Hyunyeokga Wang - Gahee (Japan) " who will participate in the "2026 Korea-Japan King of Japan" competition?

(Yudai) I think there are a lot of friends who have more diverse age groups and different genres than in our male side. The words I kept saying in "The King of Strings-Gahui (Japan)" were, "Everyone is so good that there is no time to be bored." They are friends who can pull off all genres from ballad to enca, rock, dance, and idol, so you can look forward to it.

Q6. The second consecutive Korean team won the 'Korea-Japan King of the House'. Can the Korean team win three games in a row again this time? Or can the Japanese team try to turn the tables?

(Park Seo-jin) I don't think it will be easy to predict the winner of this 'Korea-Japan Family King' match. The Korean national team is also powerful, but the Japanese team has a variety of charms. Perhaps when the competition begins, viewers' opinions will be shared.

I think (Yudai) has a chance of winning. The stage of "The King of Japan and Japan" has a tension that I have never felt before, but I hope you believe in yourself who has worked hard so far and release all your emotions in the song.

Q7. As an experienced person, do you have any 'tips for winning' or know-how you want to pass on to TOP7 of Korea's 'Actual Singer 3' who will participate in the "2026 Korea-Japan King of Kings"?

(Park Seo-jin) I don't have any tips because I'm still lacking, but I don't have to worry about this competition because there are so many talented people in the Korean national team. I think I can just do what I usually do.

Q8. I think there will be many people who dream of becoming a second Yudai after seeing Yudai loved in Japan and Korea through the 'Korea-Japan Family War'. Is there anything you'd like to ask?

(Yudai) Be confident, tell yourself you're No.1 and tell me the song you want to sing with your chest open!

Q9. Can you say something to the viewers who are waiting for the "2026 King of Korea and Japan"?

(Park Seo-jin) "The King of the Hanil family" is back after a year. It is a competition of pride between Korea and Japan, but it is also a place where Korea and Japan become one. I'm sure it will be a fun time for your eyes and ears. Please watch it on time.

(Yudai) I think I'll have to sing in the program again, so I'd be happy if you could support Yudai a lot then. I will try to become more stars in Korea as well. Thank you always. I'm looking forward to the 2026 Grand Battle of Hanil!

The 2026 Korea-Japan King's Fair will premiere on April 14 (Tue).

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.