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Kelly Clarkson, winner of American Idol's first season and recipient of both Grammy and Emmy awards, showcases her top-tier vocal prowess on the final stage of her talk show
American broadcaster and singer Kelly Clarkson drew widespread attention by passionately performing 'Golden,' an insert song from the Netflix animated series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters (Kedehun),' during the final broadcast of her own talk show, which she hosted for seven years.
On the 31st (local time), through the finale of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' Clarkson covered 'Golden' alongside her band, 'My Band Yal.' The performance preserved the Korean lyrics included in the original song, and it is reported to be the most requested track in the history of her recurring cover segment, 'Kelly Karaoke (Kelly + KARAoke).'
The finale was themed around 'Kelly Clarkson by Request,' featuring fan and audience requests for her hit songs such as 'Since You've Been Gone,' 'Sober,' and 'Stronger' on stage.
'Golden' is a song performed by the fictional girl group 'Hunters' in the animation, sung by Lee Ji, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami, earning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The track is famous for its high-difficulty belting and runs, and fans reacted explosively to Clarkson's flawless live performance in a single take.
One fan praised her, saying, "Kelly Clarkson is one of the few, perhaps the only mainstream singer capable of performing 'Golden' at the original key live." Another fan noted that she was the winner of Season 1 of the audition program 'American Idol,' remarking, "The U.S. created an audition show to find the best singer, and they found her right in Season 1." Some fans also expressed surprise by referencing a YouTube video from a vocal coach who described the original key as "almost impossible" in terms of vocal range.
Clarkson began her career with a win on Season 1 of the audition program 'American Idol' in 2002 and has since released hit songs including 'Since U Been Gone,' 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You),' and 'Because of You.' She is a three-time Grammy Award winner and, through this talk show, also received a Daytime Emmy Award.
Clarkson's performance that day was not just a display of vocal ability but also an emotional farewell stage. Her children, River Rose and Lemington, appeared on the finale, allowing time to reflect on the past seven seasons. Clarkson also debuted her new song 'I'd Be Lying' and shared her thoughts on concluding the show to focus more on her family.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' released last year, became Netflix's most-watched original title of all time and swept this year's Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Insert songs including 'Golden' continue to generate buzz in the pop music scene beyond national borders, and Clarkson's cover performance is cited as another example demonstrating the musical impact of this animated series.
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