'Immortal' Moon Se-yoon perfectly recreates the late Turtle Man...Turtle: "His voice is similar" [Comprehensive]

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'Immortal Songs' member Jee of Turtle, along with Geum-bi and Moon Se-yoon, recreated the unique sensibility that Turtle once shared with the late Turtle Man, securing the final victory.

According to ratings survey company Nielsen Korea on the 9th, the viewership for 'Immortal Songs' (hereinafter 'Immortal') episode 768, titled 'K-POP Time Machine Part 2', which aired on the 8th, reached 5.5% nationwide, ranking first in its time slot and topping all Saturday variety programs. This marks a 159-week consecutive record for first place in the same time slot.

On this day, Park Nam-jung, Hyun Jin-young, Noise, Turtle, Moon Se-yoon, and Chae Yeon took the stage, evoking the golden era of 1990s to 2000s pop music and stirring nostalgia among viewers. The first performance featured Park Nam-jung singing Hyun Jin-young's 'Sad Mannequin'. Park Nam-jung declared his ambition, saying, "I will show you my prime."

He opened with his signature 'robot dance', captivating the audience. Park Nam-jung proved the title of 'Korea's Michael Jackson' through a dance performance that broke down every beat and rock-solid live vocals. As Park Nam-jung's ageless light movements and rap performance swept across the stage, the audience went wild, chanting "Park Nam-jung" after the show. Original artist Hyun Jin-young raised his thumb, saying, "His stamina is incredible. He performs so well that I can't hold back."

Next, Hyun Jin-young was selected for the second performance with Park Nam-jung's 'Days Spent in the Rain', creating a matchup between original artists. Lee Sung-wook of R.ef expressed his anticipation, stating, "If Part 1 was a battle of emotion and pleasure, this is a battle between robots and humans." Hyun Jin-young dominated the stage by adding his signature hip-hop swagger to his clear singing ability. A powerful groove from Hyun Jin-young layered over the pop feel of the original song delivered a unique charm. Especially at the end of the performance, everyone gave a standing ovation for Hyun Jin-young's high-note shouting. Lee Chan-won exclaimed, "It gave me goosebumps. The common point between Park Nam-jung and Senior Hyun Jin-young is that their dance skills are so outstanding that you forget they sing well."

In the first matchup, Hyun Jin-young achieved a victory with one win. The third performance was by Noise. Noise selected R.ef's 'Breakup Formula', an eternal rival, and expressed confidence, saying, "It's not easy to sing someone else's song, but I thought, 'Could it be this well-matched?'" This raised expectations. Noise elevated the song's charm by adding their own simple yet full vocals to the distinctive upbeat melody of 'Breakup Formula'. They demonstrated the face of a 1990s dance icon through relaxed stage manners that breathed with the audience and sharp, rust-free military-style dance performances. Noise even sang along with the audience and dancers until the end, heightening the excitement. Original artist Lee Sung-wook of R.ef applauded, saying, "It feels like they stole my song. I should give it back right away."

In the second matchup, Noise secured a new victory, intensifying the competitive atmosphere.

The fourth performance featured Turtle and Moon Se-yoon selecting Cool's 'Woman on the Beach'. Before taking the stage, Jee and Geum-bi of Turtle expressed their sincerity: "Moon Se-yoon sounds so much like Turtle Man that it sometimes moves me deeply. We are grateful to Se-yoon." Shin Hyo-beom empathized, saying, "It feels like Turtle Man is watching," adding a touching moment. They presented a perfect harmony with 'Woman on the Beach' that seemed to directly evoke Turtle's prime days.

Moon Se-yoon perfectly recreated the late Turtle Man's heavy yet warm rap style, offering viewers a poignant sense of longing. With Jee and Geum-bi's refreshing vocals blending in, they conveyed cool energy that could instantly dispel the summer heat. Shin Hyo-beom said with teary eyes, "I think an excellent performance is one that touches people's emotions and memories, and this was a stage where we could fully enjoy that."

In the third matchup, Turtle secured a victory, raising expectations for the final showdown.

The finale of this 'K-POP Time Machine Part 2' featured Chae Yeon selecting Baby V.O.X's 'Chance' (Melancholy Chance). Chae Yeon shared that it was an honor and meaningful just to be able to stand on the same stage while cheering alongside respected seniors, creating a warm atmosphere. Starting with a seductive arrangement, she demonstrated the power of the 'original Hallyu diva'. Captivating the audience with flawless performances, she reversed the mood midway through the song, making listeners sway. Nostalgic beats evoking the millennium era and Chae Yeon's seasoned stage manners heightened the excitement, drawing everyone deep into memories of that time. Hong Kyung-min praised, "I once again felt that 1990s music is truly best performed by singers from the 1990s."

Turtle X Moon Se-yoon secured two victories and claimed the honor of final victory. Chae Yeon broke down in tears with Turtle's Jee, joining hands and saying, "It's been a really long time since I met (Turtle) on stage, but just presenting this award feels like going back to the past, and I'm so happy," leaving a deep impression.

This 'K-POP Time Machine Special Part 2' offered viewers another unforgettable moment with the return of legendary artists from the 1990s to the millennium era, exclusive to 'Immortal'. The key figures who dominated the golden age of pop music gathered in one place, leading viewers back to those memories through vivid anecdotes ranging from behind-the-scenes stories of the most popular songs of the time to memories of 1990s music broadcasts. Especially, the victory of Turtle X Moon Se-yoon, who recreated Turtle's full-stage performance while honoring the late Turtle Man, further enriched the meaning of this special episode.

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