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'1st Place,' the final episode of the MBC variety program, featured vocalists engaging in an intense battle of vocal skills.
'1st Place,' broadcast on the 19th, saw the TOP4—Son Seung-yeon, Lee Ye-joon, Kim Ki-tae, and Heo Gak—compete in the final round for the championship. The final round was divided into two parts: the first round featuring the debut performance of a new song and the second round featuring the final song, heightening the tension.

'1st Place' kicked off with Kim Ki-tae's performance. He opened the show with an original song that he wrote the lyrics for, composed, and arranged himself. After the performance, judge Baek Ji-young remarked, "Kim Ki-tae is a highly intelligent person," adding, "There are several chords that evoke money."
'1st Place' then saw Son Seung-yeon take the stage, showcasing explosive vocal power. The audience was overwhelmed by a performance reminiscent of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Kim Ki-tae exclaimed, "He sings so well," while Heo Gak expressed his astonishment, saying, "He sings unbelievably well."
'1st Place' MC Boom shouted, "Is this New York?" while Baek Ji-young praised her, saying, "She looks like she's wearing a very well-fitted outfit."
'1st Place' then saw Lee Ye-joon deliver a performance that maximized emotional depth, leaving a profound impact. Baek Ji-young evaluated, "It's a song that makes you feel the waves of emotion. Within Ye-joon's expression, the song feels vibrant and alive."
'1st Place' concluded with Heo Gak's ballad performance, conveying deep emotion. After the performance, Heo Sung-tae exclaimed, "How can he sing so well?" while Son Seung-yeon admitted, "I feel a sense of crisis."
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