Jo Se-ho makes a comeback to 'The Driver' Season 4 after a three-week hiatus, while Hong Jin-kyung emerges as the new star, stepping into the spotlight.
Netflix's variety show 'The Driver' captures the ups and downs of life with a quirky twist, featuring top 99% talents assembling their lives without a screw. The show stars Hong Jin-kyung and Kim Sook as the elder sisters, alongside Jo Se-ho, Joo Woo-jae, and Wooyoung as the younger siblings in this eccentric character variety show.
Following the success of Season 1 'The Driver: In Search of the Lost Screw', Season 2 'In Search of the Lost Handle', and Season 3 'The Driver Dismantling Show', 'The Driver Season 4: The Rival' premieres on the 22nd, just three weeks after the last season.
In 'The Rival', Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Jo Se-ho, Joo Woo-jae, and Wooyoung face off against new rivals in each mission. The first rivalry is an 'OST Production Vocal Battle', where members compete for the main vocal spot in the newly produced 'The Driver' OST, showcasing their 'screw-loose vocal battles'.
Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Jo Se-ho, Joo Woo-jae, and Wooyoung take on self-directing at the OST recording session. This recording is the final hurdle to select the prestigious main vocalist. Kim Sook boldly declares, “I’ll direct with flair. If it doesn’t work, you’re out!” while Hong Jin-kyung promises high-quality directing, saying, “I have an artist’s ear.”
Hong Jin-kyung, transformed into 'Lady Hong', confidently strides into the recording studio, capturing the spotlight. With her dazzling visuals and relaxed demeanor, Wooyoung remarks, “Her visuals are like an international star,” raising expectations. Meanwhile, 'Hong's Nemesis' Joo Woo-jae exhibits suspicious behavior, piquing curiosity. Known for teasing Hong Jin-kyung, Joo Woo-jae surprises everyone by applauding her performance, saying, “You were perfect, have you been secretly training?” boosting her confidence.
Joo Woo-jae’s praise has a hidden agenda, aiming to unleash Hong Jin-kyung’s comedic potential in the 'laughter war', as crucial as the 'main vocal war'. Emboldened by his compliments, Hong Jin-kyung attempts daring vocal techniques, including jazz vibrato filled with 100% MSG, turning the studio upside down.
Caught up in the enthusiastic response, Hong Jin-kyung confidently declares, “I’ve got the vibe, I can do vibrato,” prompting Joo Woo-jae to exclaim, “Isn’t Jin-kyung like Sunwoo Jung-a?” sending her spirits soaring. The birth of a legendary track leads to the declaration, “Jin-kyung, you don’t need to come for the final recording,” leaving everyone in stitches.
The outcome of this tumultuous recording session and who will claim the main vocal spot in the new 'The Driver' OST will be revealed at 5 PM on the premiere of 'The Driver' Season 4.
By You-Na Tae, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr