Airing at 10 PM on the 12th, TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot 4' showcased the final gateway to the finals with its fourth round.
On this episode, Lee Elijah and Yeom Yuri faced off. Lee Elijah chose Yeom Yuri as her opponent, setting the stage for a one-song showdown in the first round. Both donned leather jackets and captivated viewers with their powerful vocals, portraying the poignant emotions of a woman pleading with her departing lover in front of the legendary Kim Soo-hee with the song 'Please Don't Go Now'.
The tension between the two was palpable even before the performance. Lee Elijah expressed her desire to smile victoriously on stage, while Yeom Yuri showed her determination to break Lee Elijah's winning streak and secure a spot in the Top 10.
As the competition began, Yeom Yuri showcased her solid vocal skills, befitting her classical music background, while Lee Elijah struggled with her condition but fought to maintain her unique emotional expression.
Master Jang Yoon-jung commented on Lee Elijah's performance, noting the instability in her voice as the rounds progressed but praised her crisis management skills. Jang admired Lee Elijah's strategy of pushing through with a strong, genuine voice despite vocal challenges, revealing a new charm. She also commended Yeom Yuri for enduring the grueling competition process, highlighting her management skills typical of a classical singer.
The judging results were full of twists. Yeom Yuri seemed to secure a decisive lead with a combined score of 135 to 75 from the legend and master judges. However, Lee Elijah demonstrated her resilience by gaining an additional 40 points from the national representative panel. Although Yeom Yuri led in the final score, Lee Elijah closed the gap to 115 points, intensifying the suspense for the upcoming ranking battles.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr