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Cha Ji-yeon will unveil her performance of 'Whale Hunting' at the '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers - Gala Show'.
Cha Ji-yeon is scheduled to present the musical version of 'Whale Hunting' as a special reward for winning the MVP after securing first place in the preliminary round of the '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers' on the MBN '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers - Gala Show' airing tonight, the 19th, at 9:50 p.m.
According to officials, Cha Ji-yeon will deliver a deeply moving performance in the broadcast, reinterpreting Song Chang-sik's 'Whale Hunting' as a musical version alongside fellow actors from the musical 'Seopyeonje'.
Furthermore, Cha Ji-yeon is reported to have completed an overwhelmingly grand stage with explosive vocal power and energetic intensity, appearing barefoot in a pristine white hanbok, drawing a map of the Korean Peninsula on stage with a large brush as tall as herself, and waving the South Korean flag.
Additionally, the '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers - Gala Show' will also feature a performance by the project group 'KaWang', consisting of 'Active King Japan' TOP7 members Masa-ya, Takuya, Shin, Jun-i, and Shin-no-suke. Masa-ya will perform 'My destiny', Takuya will perform 'U & I', Shin will perform 'Every Day, Every Moment', Jun-i will perform 'Missing You', and Shin-no-suke will perform 'Surely Someone in the World (のよりきっと)', each presenting a solo stage. The full five-member performance of 'KaWang' titled 'Yume Sensen ()' will also be revealed.
The production team stated, "Please look forward to the '2026 Korea-Japan King of Singers - Gala Show', where emotions, thrill, and joy will blend together, featuring legendary stages that transcend generations, top-tier energetic performances, and fresh project group acts."
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