KOSTAR

Multilingual Korean Newsroom

NEWS

Kim Yongbin Struggles in 'Golden Friday' Deathmatch

Kim Yongbin Struggles in 'Golden Friday' Deathmatch
Kim Yongbin and other trot stars faced fierce competition in 'Golden Friday.'
Yoon Soo-il's special stage celebrating his 50th anniversary captivated viewers.
Son Bina and Bae Ah-hyun tied for the lead, while the competition for lowest scores was intriguing.

[TV Daily Reporter Lee Gi-eun] In the latest episode of 'Golden Friday,' Kim Yongbin, Son Bina, and Bae Ah-hyun faced fierce competition. On January 30, the show featured a special performance by the legendary Yoon Soo-il, celebrating his 50th anniversary, beginning with his mega-hit 'Apartment.' His outstanding vocal skills captivated the audience, and the broadcast achieved a remarkable 4.8% rating, peaking at 5.4%. The fierce competition among trot stars heated up as Son Bina and Bae Ah-hyun tied for the lead with four golden stars each, while the standings of Choi Jae-myung, Nam Seung-min, and Chu Hyuk-jin, who were at the bottom, became a point of interest.

The latest episode of 'Golden Friday' showcased a gathering of top trot stars, emphasizing the fierce competition. Particularly, Yoon Soo-il's appearance illustrated a symbolic connection between the past and present, as his music is recognized as foundational in modern trot. His vocal performance on stage likely served as an inspiration for younger, less known singers, reaffirming his significant musical impact across generations.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: TVDaily

Source: tvdaily.co.kr