Lin vs. Rie, rematch of '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers' after two years

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'Han Il (CEO) Diva' Lin and Rie will deliver another historic showdown at '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers', following Park Seo-jin and Yoo Da-i.

In the third episode of MBN's '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers', airing on the 28th (Tuesday), 'Queen of OSTs who swept Asia' Lin and 'J-pop Empress' Utako Rie, whose 'Korea-Japan King of Singers' total views have surpassed 75.72 million, will transform into 'Black Roses' to secure a victory for their respective countries. Lin and Rie will face off again for the first time since the '2024 Korea-Japan King of Singers', two years later.

According to the production team, before taking the stage, Rie expressed her special feelings, saying, "Due to my popularity in Korea, I held my first-ever concert in Japan. I will sing with joy and hard work." Lin, meanwhile, said, "I remember us becoming good friends. I want to keep that memory for a long time," but also added, "If that's the case, shouldn't you, unnie, let me win once in a while?"

As Lin and Rie delivered their all-out performances, Lin appeared to release her tension immediately after the stage ended, collapsing onto the stage, while she embraced Rie and shared special emotions. Given that in the previous episode, Park Seo-jin and Yoo Da-i stunned everyone with a miraculous tie, interest in this performance is expected to heighten.

Additionally, in today's broadcast, the 14th members of the Korea-Japan TOP7, who have emerged as 'MAX combat power' veterans, will unleash even fiercer competitive spirits in the 'Main Round 2nd Match' to make up for the 'Main Round 1st Match' that ended in a draw, further heating up the atmosphere. In the 'Korea-Japan King of Singers', which follows a best-of-three format, the 'Main Round 2nd Match' is a golden opportunity for both Korea and Japan to seize the momentum. Since the 'Main Round 2nd Match' proceeds as a '1-on-1 single song showdown' where members from Korea and Japan perform the same song, the members will display perfect teamwork on stage while acting as ruthless rivals in competition, engaging in intense exchanges.

Meanwhile, MBN's '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers' is a program where the TOP7 of 'Active King of Singers - Gakhee (Japan Edition)', produced directly at CreA Studio, and the TOP7 of Korea's 'Active King of Singers 3' compete in vocal battles under the Yang Guk-eul (CEO) banner. The show has secured the number one spot across all terrestrial, general entertainment, and cable channels in the same time slot for two consecutive weeks, as well as topping the overall variety show ratings on Tuesdays.

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