Kyuhyun Activates 'Super Again' for Idol-Turned-Singer on 'Sing Again 4'

Kyuhyun has activated the 'Super Again' for the 80th singer, a former idol who lost 20kg, as the contestants for the fourth round of 'Sing Again 4' have been decided.

On the 25th, JTBC's 'Sing Again 4' aired its 7th episode featuring the third-round rival battles. The show maintained a 3.5% viewership rating, staying in the 3% range for seven consecutive weeks.

The episode kicked off with contestant 51, who performed Lee Moon-se's 'In the Rain' with a soulful twist. Kim Eana praised it as "modern and clean," while Yoon Jong-shin felt it was "deeply moving." Contestant 26, known as the 'founder of Joseon Pop,' surprised everyone with a unique rendition of RIIZE's 'Boom Boom Bass,' blending traditional Korean sounds with pop beats. Baek Ji-young and Lim Jae-bum both praised the innovative performance, with 26 receiving unanimous 'All Again' votes to advance to the fourth round.

An unexpected showdown occurred when contestant 61, a 'rock kid,' challenged contestant 10, known for high-pitched shouts. Contestant 61 reinterpreted Cho Yong-pil's 'Song of the Wind' with a rock twist, earning praise from Taeyeon for the unique tone, though Kyuhyun and Code Kunst felt the voice was slightly overshadowed by the arrangement. Contestant 10 showcased explosive vocals with Seo Moon-tak's 'Samiingok,' impressing Baek Ji-young but receiving constructive feedback from Lim Jae-bum. Contestant 61 advanced with 6 'Again' votes to 10's 2.

Contestants 25 and 55 faced off with emotional performances. Contestant 55 delivered a heartfelt rendition of Lee So-ra's 'Don't Say It's Love,' earning high praise from Kim Eana and Taeyeon. Contestant 25 reinterpreted Zoo's 'On the Street' with added poignancy, impressing Baek Ji-young and Lim Jae-bum. Contestant 55 won by a single 'Again' vote.

Contestants 18, 23, 59, and 80 showcased their skills, with 59 choosing 23 as a rival. Contestant 59 performed Jang Hye-jin's 'One Late Night in 1994' with emotional depth, earning praise from Baek Ji-young and Yoon Jong-shin. Contestant 23's performance of Lee Jung-sun's 'The Day She First Cried' was noted for its emotional delivery by Kyuhyun and Code Kunst. Contestant 59 advanced with 5 'Again' votes to 23's 3.

The match between contestants 18 and 80 was a highlight. Contestant 80, determined to make an impression after a previous early exit, performed Lee So-ra's 'Please' with emotional intensity. While Baek Ji-young noted a lack of ease, Kyuhyun found it deeply moving. Contestant 18, performing without a wheelchair, reinterpreted Lee Hyori's 'U-Go-Girl' acoustically, showcasing maturity and earning praise from Kim Eana and Code Kunst. Contestant 18 advanced with 6 'Again' votes.

The final third-round battle featured 'power vocalist' 65 and 'fresh voice' 57. Contestant 57's performance of Kim Dong-ryul's 'Departure' was praised for its refreshing quality by Lee Hae-ri and Taeyeon. Contestant 65 chose Monni's 'When a Boy Becomes an Adult,' delivering a powerful performance that earned high praise from Kim Eana and Lim Jae-bum. Contestant 65 advanced with 7 'Again' votes.

The contestants advancing to the fourth round are 17, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 37, 44, 55, 59, 61, 65, 76, and 80. Additional qualifiers from the elimination candidates include 27, 19, and 23.

Contestants not advancing revealed their identities: 10 (Lee Ja-heon), 25 (Kim Yoon-hee), 39 (Kim Do-yeon), 51 (Thomas Cook), 57 (Lee Kyu-hyung), 67 (Seo Eun-gyo), 69 (Noh Seung-ho), and 77 (Lee Dong-hyun). When it was contestant 80's turn, Kyuhyun activated the 'Super Again,' prompting 80 to express gratitude and determination for future performances.

Meanwhile, according to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, 'Sing Again 4' ranked 9th in TV non-drama buzz for the third week of November, dropping two spots. It disappeared from the TV-OTT integrated non-drama rankings, where it previously held 9th place.

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr