Judge's husband, Song Il-gook, humorously expressed feeling drained.
On October 28 at 6:05 PM, KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' episode 749, titled '2026 Celebrity King of Kings Part 1,' will air, featuring a lineup of celebrities who have officially released albums or singles. The episode will showcase vocal powerhouses from the entertainment industry, including Kim Shin-young & Chun Dan-bi, Lalal, Moon Se-yoon, the 'Chatflix' team from Gag Concert, Park Jun-hyung, Song Il-gook & Oh Man-seok (from the musical 'The Hague'), Lee Chan-seok, Lee Hwi-jae, Jo Hye-ryun, and Hong Seok-cheon, making up a total of 10 teams ranging from comedians to actors and creators.
Amidst this, Song Il-gook finds himself in a solo battle in the waiting room, drawing attention. Positioned between Hong Seok-cheon and Jo Hye-ryun on his right, and Lalal and the 'Chatflix' team on his left, Song Il-gook is caught in a 'variety show enthusiast zone' with no room for silence. As he becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the unfamiliar talk tension, he humorously admits, "I just came to narrate when Oh Man-seok sings. I think I'm sitting in the wrong place," eliciting laughter.
Briefly, the atmosphere heats up with Jo Hye-ryun's 'Banana Lalala' dance challenge, which is trending among MZ idols. During this, Song Il-gook reveals a special connection with Jo Hye-ryun, capturing attention. He shares, "Hye-ryun noona taught me acting when I was a complete rookie. Do you remember?" This revelation sparks curiosity about their past relationship, as Jo Hye-ryun is a veteran comedian.
Viewers are curious whether Song Il-gook could escape the dance challenge using his past connection, and how his appearance on 'Immortal Songs' compares to the challenges of raising his triplets.
'Immortal Songs - 2026 Celebrity King of Kings' will continue to entertain viewers over two weeks, with Part 1 airing on October 28 and Part 2 on April 4.
Meanwhile, Lee Hwi-jae, who had been living in Canada amidst retirement rumors, returns to broadcasting after four years with 'Immortal Songs.' Previously, Lee Hwi-jae faced controversies due to inappropriate remarks and behavior during his broadcasting career. Additionally, his family was involved in various controversies, including his wife Moon Jung-won's hidden advertising scandal, noise complaints, and amusement park toy 'scam' allegations, leading to a temporary halt in his activities.
However, Lee Hwi-jae's comeback has been met with a chilly reception from some viewers, who have expressed their displeasure on the program's message board with comments like 'unpleasant,' 'disgusting,' and 'Why is Lee Hwi-jae appearing?'