[Official] "Immortal Songs" hits 4.5% viewership, ranking No. 1 in its time slot for 165 consecutive weeks… Woody and Bora win Part 1

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On "Immortal Songs," Woody and Bora secured the victory in Part 1, bolstered by a surprise support appearance from legendary singer In Soon-ee.

Episode 775 of KBS 2TV's "Immortal Songs" (hereinafter "Immortal"), broadcast on the night of the 10th, featured Part 1 of the "Composer Park Geun-tae Special." The episode has captivated the ears and hearts of the entire nation and musicians across genres and eras. Ok Joo-hyun, KCM and DK, Heo Gak and Kim Ye-chan, HYNN (Park Hye-won), Kim Hee-jae, Park Jeong-a, Daybreak, Woody and Bora, Seong Ri, and Evan (EVAN) appeared on the show. In Part 1, HYNN (Park Hye-won), KCM and DK, Daybreak, Woody and Bora, and Ok Joo-hyun engaged in a fierce battle for victory.

As a result, the program recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 4.5%, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot for 165 consecutive weeks, demonstrating the enduring power of an indispensable representative music variety show (based on Nielsen Korea data).

The first stage was performed by HYNN (Park Hye-won), who showcased the charm of a delicate vocalist with Ailee's "Evening Sky." HYNN, who had appeared on the "Composer Park Geun-tae Special" of "Immortal" eight months after her debut in 2019, returned to the same legendary stage for the first time in seven years, adding to the emotional impact. HYNN stated, "Composer Park Geun-tae is a benefactor who has guided my musical direction up to this point," and expressed gratitude by saying, "I will repay him with an even more grown-up performance."

Secondly, KCM and DK, who boast a 20-year friendship, took the stage. The two had shared laughs in the talk waiting room before their performance by evaluating each other's past appearances. They then showcased perfect harmony with SG Wannabe's "Timeless." In particular, KCM, who had shown poor condition until the day before recording due to vocal nodules, demonstrated his unrivaled vocal power with his signature high-pitched singing style. However, HYNN, who received 385 votes, enjoyed the joy of her first win.

Following this, Daybreak took the stage for the third performance. Daybreak infused Jewel's "Super Star" with a powerful band sound, energizing the judging panel. Vocalist Lee Won-seok perfectly executed the "hair-flipping dance," which he had directly learned from Park Jeong-a before the concert, delivering a charm entirely different from the original song. Nevertheless, HYNN achieved her second consecutive win, maintaining her momentum.

To stop HYNN's winning streak, Woody and Bora stepped up for the fourth performance. The duo selected Jo PD's "Friend," drawing explosive cheers from the judging panel and bringing the atmosphere to a climax. Just then, special guest In Soon-ee appeared from backstage, and the judging panel rose to their feet in unison, unable to hide their excitement. Park Geun-tae also expressed surprise at the surprise event, commenting, "It was a perfect combination of youthful ambition and seasoned expertise." As a result, Woody and Bora halted HYNN's upward trend with 404 votes, moving one step closer to winning Part 1.

The final stage of Part 1 was decorated by Ok Joo-hyun, the "diva of the musical world." Ok Joo-hyun, whom Composer Park Geun-tae personally recruited and who participated in selecting and arranging her competition song, had become the No. 1 target of caution among competitors, who called it a "cheat." She delivered a moving stage with powerful appeal through Lee Sun-hee's "Meeting You Among Them." Watching Ok Joo-hyun's passionate performance, Composer Park Geun-tae shared his impression, saying, "It felt like watching a musical." Kim Hee-jae, who watched the stage together, exclaimed, "It was a stage like a princess from a Disney fantasy," while Seong Ri praised her, saying, "She was like a single swan." After much deliberation by the judging panel, Woody and Bora defeated Ok Joo-hyun to claim the final victory in Part 1 of the "Composer Park Geun-tae Special."

In Part 2 of the next episode, Heo Gak and Kim Ye-chan, Kim Hee-jae, Park Jeong-a, Seong Ri, and Evan (EVAN) will continue the parade of hit songs by Composer Park Geun-tae. Heo Gak and Kim Ye-chan are expected to demonstrate the power of premium vocalists with Baek Ji-young's "I Don't Love You." Kim Hee-jae will reinterpret Park Sang-min's "Sunflower" with his own emotional, youthful voice. Park Jeong-a, who boasts a special connection with Composer Park Geun-tae through Jewel's hit song "Super Star," will perform Echo's "Happy Me." Seong Ri will unfold a dazzling stage worthy of the name "performance master" with Shinhwa's "Brand New." Evan (EVAN), who possesses both vocal ability and dance skills, plans to captivate the audience with Tashani's "Warning."

"Immortal Songs" airs every Saturday at 6:05 p.m. on KBS 2TV.

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