Lee Chan-won Shines with Dance and Vocals on 'Immortal Songs' Year-End Special

Lee Chan-won showcased not only his vocal prowess but also his impressive dance skills.

On the December 27th episode of KBS2TV's 'Immortal Songs', the '2025 Year-End Special - Trot Kingdom: Game of Thrones' was featured.

The episode presented a fiery showdown between 'Traditional Trot Prince' Lee Chan-won and 'New Trot Prince' Son Tae-jin, under the concept of 'Trot Kingdom Ruling the World with Songs'.

Supporting Lee Chan-won's 'Traditional Trot Team' were Shin Shin-ae, Kim Soo-chan, Yoon Soo-hyun, Shin Sung, Hwang Yoon-sung, Na Sang-do, Son Bin-ah, and Hwang Min-ho. Meanwhile, Son Tae-jin's 'New Trot Team' included Shin Baram Lee Park-sa, Hwanhee, Cheon Rok-dam, Chun-gil, Heo Kyung-hwan, Giant Pink, Lee Chang-min, Kim Junsu, Kim Da-hyun, and Liberante.

As the leader of the Traditional Trot Team, Lee Chan-won captivated viewers with a bold transformation, stepping away from his usual calm image. Kim Jun-hyun described Lee's performance as groundbreaking, to which Lee humorously responded that while it might be ordinary for others, it was groundbreaking for him.

In the third-round battle against Son Tae-jin, Lee Chan-won performed 'Oraboni' with lively choreography alongside dancers. His charming moves and engaging stage presence earned cheers from fellow singers and the audience. Shin Dong-yup encouraged Lee to continue dancing confidently without feeling embarrassed. Son Tae-jin acknowledged Lee's cute charm but jokingly remarked that it's better not to improve like Lee than to improve awkwardly. Lee Chan-won won the round, securing a valuable victory for his team and expressed gratitude for being recognized for his dance.

In the following performance, Lee introduced his 'darling' hidden card, Hwang Yoon-sung, heating up the atmosphere once again. Together, they delivered a deep and serene rendition of 'Cherry', contrasting with the previous dance stage. Shin Dong-yup introduced Hwang as Lee's special close friend. Son Tae-jin humorously claimed to be more than a friend, akin to family, to which Lee retorted that bringing family on the show is legally impossible, causing laughter.

Lee Chan-won shared news about his father, Lee Hyung-geun, eagerly awaiting a TV appearance from their home in Daegu. Lee humorously mentioned preventing his father from catching the 'celebrity bug' but hinted at a future appearance, raising anticipation. Thanks to Lee's dynamic performances and emotional duets, the Traditional Trot Team ultimately clinched victory, concluding the year-end special on a high note.

By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr