Seong-ri, "I've nearly blown through the 100th million won prize money from 'Mumyeongjeonseol (Legend of the Unknown)'… I don't regret a single penny" [Jeonnyeol-ui Sanae]

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‘Jeonnyeol-ui Sanae’ filled living rooms with laughter and emotion, showcasing the hidden variety show talents and ear-pleasing stages of famous stars from across Korea.

In Episode 12 of MBN’s ‘Jeonnyeol-ui Sanae,’ broadcast on Wednesday, September 30, the scene was revealed where a large number of skilled participants, including the TOP 7 of ‘Mumyeongjeonseol’ (Seong-ri, Haru, Jang Han-byul, Hwang Yun-seong, Jeong Yeon-ho, Lee Chang-min, and Iru-ne), gathered to host an unprecedented-scale ‘Paldong Myeongmul Grand Banquet.’ According to Nielsen Korea data, the episode recorded an average viewership rating of 3.6% (based on the third tier of nationwide paid broadcasting households) and peaked at a per-minute high of 3.9%. Notably, it secured the number one spot in ratings among cable and satellite music programs for the 12th consecutive week.

Fittingly for the ‘Paldong Myeongmul Grand Banquet,’ trot stars were divided into eight teams—Gyeongsang-do, Gyeonggi-do, Jeolla-do, Chungcheong-do, Seoul, Gangwon-do, Global, and Child Prodigy—to compete in singing battles. In the first matchup, ‘The Athletes of Paldong,’ Jeong Yeon-ho from the ‘Gyeonggi-do Team’ faced off against Kim Seong-min-i (CEO) from the ‘Gangwon-do Team.’ Jeong Yeon-ho stated, “I played as a foot volleyball player for seven years starting from middle school,” and demonstrated offensive techniques. Kim Seong-min, known as ‘Trot Son Heung-min,’ recalled his elimination from ‘Mumyeongjeonseol’ to reaffirm his resolve. Subsequently, Jeong Yeon-ho delivered a proper display of his signature true-voice ‘kdaekgi’ (vocal break) with the stage for ‘Hongrang,’ but lost to Kim Seong-min, who chose ‘My Mother’ and fired the signal shot for his revival.

In ‘The Inner Strength of Paldong,’ Iru-ne from the ‘Jeolla-do Team’ and Han Ga-gak from the ‘Gyeonggi-do Team’ engaged in a one-song battle as ‘Companions.’ The two, with garlic tied around their waists, even performed hip dances to the lyrics “I love only you (you-garlic),” turning the venue upside down. The result was a victory for Han Ga-gak. In ‘The Energy of Paldong,’ Seong-ri and Bin Ye-seo’s ‘Gyeongsangz’ clashed with Haru, Hwang Yun-seong, and Hong Gang-sa’s ‘Chungcheongz,’ who appeared in black capes with a ‘three rolls of kimbap’ visual. At this moment, when Bin Ye-seo named Seong-ri as her favorite celebrity, Haru, blinded by jealousy, asked, “Then what about Cha Ae?” and “Who is third?” acting clingy and eliciting bursts of laughter. The ‘Chungcheongz,’ who took the stage, unleashed their hidden skills with intense spinning performances, overpowering Seong-ri and Bin Ye-seo, who showcased refreshing harmonies with ‘Lying in That Sea.’

The ‘Child Prodigy Little Trot Queen’ matchup also drew attention, where 11-year-old Lee Yu-ui and 12-year-old Kim Yuna competed, receiving enthusiastic applause for their astonishing vocal power and triple kdaekgi. Kim Yuna claimed the victory. Following this, in the ‘Child Prodigy Traditional Matchup,’ 8-year-old Jeong Si-woo, who swept awards at a national-scale singing contest, faced off against 12-year-old Kim Si-won. Kim Si-won sang ‘Jagalchi Ajjima’ while also playing the saxophone. Upon hearing that she had “learned the saxophone for three months,” Seong-ri expressed his respect by saying, “I also learned the saxophone for three months when I was in the military band, but I couldn’t even take my first steps.” Kim Si-won took the win.

After the stages of the next-generation trot stars, the ‘Lovers of Paldong’ matchup pitted Jang Han-byul from the ‘Global Team’ against Bae Ah-hyun from the ‘Seoul Team.’ Against Bae Ah-hyun, a ‘Parent Lover’ who gifted her mother a luxury handbag, Jang Han-byul self-disclosed that she had received direct messages (DMs) via social media from female celebrities after ‘Mumyeongjeonseol.’ MC Yang Se-hung probed, “Are they people we would recognize by name?” and Jang Han-byul answered, “Yes,” causing a stir in the venue. Amid the heated atmosphere, Jang Han-byul exploded with passionate emotion through ‘Love is Hard,’ but the victory went to Bae Ah-hyun. Nevertheless, child prodigy Lee Ha-rin was moved to tears by Jang Han-byul’s song, making her feel proud.

In ‘The Big Spenders of Paldong,’ Seong-ri from the ‘Gyeongsang-do Team’ and Seo Ji-o from the ‘Jeolla-do Team’ competed with tasting vouchers for Andong jjimdak (braised chicken) and Gwangyang bulgogi at stake. At this point, a heartwarming story was revealed that Seong-ri had treated participants and production staff to snack carts and coffee carts out of his own pocket. Seong-ri said, “The prize money is nearly gone, but I don’t regret it,” earning applause. Seo Ji-o also added warmth by revealing that he personally prepares the food for the MT (management training) of the ‘Trot Queens’ soccer team. Immediately after, Seo Ji-o unleashed a dance explosion with ‘Hani Hani,’ while Seong-ri reinterpreted ‘Little Doll’ as a male-version trot. The matchup ended in a draw, leading to a spectacular scene where everyone ate together.

In ‘The Future of Paldong,’ 9-year-old Kim Han-yul represented the ‘Gyeonggi-do Team’ and exploded with passionate emotion through ‘Tear Rain.’ With this, he seized the advantage by defeating Im Do-hyun from the ‘Chungcheong-do Team.’ In the ‘Brothers’ Rebellion,’ Lee Chang-min from the ‘Gyeongsang-do Team’ and Kim Seong-min from the ‘Gangwon-do Team,’ who were on the same team during ‘Mumyeongjeonseol,’ faced off. In a one-song battle with ‘No, No,’ after the stage, Lee Chang-min praised him by saying, “Listening to Kim Seong-min’s song, I thought, ‘You’re really good.’” As a result, Kim Seong-min won, achieving his second consecutive victory of the day. Finally, Cho Jung-min passionately sang her new song ‘Glass Wall,’ beautifully concluding the ‘Paldong Myeongmul Grand Banquet.’

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