Epic Showdown on 'Golden Friday': Chun-gil vs. Cheon Rok-dam in a Battle of Legends

The much-anticipated showdown on 'Golden Friday' is set to unfold.

The 7th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday', airing on the 6th, will feature a special 'Eternal Companions' theme. Ten top trot stars will engage in a deathmatch with the 'Golden Star' Tae Jin-ah and the late Song Dae-gwan's life songs. As the competition for the golden star ranking intensifies with each episode, all eyes are on how this stage will impact the battle.

Known as the 'Deathmatch Strongman' from 'Mr. Trot 3', Cheon Rok-dam will face off against the 'Strategist' Chun-gil, who is currently leading 'Golden Friday'. The tension reaches its peak as Chun-gil, the first performer, takes the stage with Song Dae-gwan's 'Because of Love', delivering a stable performance optimized for scoring. Fellow contestants remark, "His timing is impeccable," and "He's like an AI," bursting into laughter at Chun-gil's precise stage management that allows no room for ad-libs.

Cheon Rok-dam, performing second, chooses Tae Jin-ah's 'Ok Kyung' and immediately transforms the studio atmosphere. With the determination to sing passionately for his wife, he showcases his 'romantic' side, adding an emotional touch. Cheon Rok-dam is indeed married to the daughter of a local bathhouse owner.

The members express their amazement, saying, "It's like a South American version of 'Ok Kyung'," while the original artist Tae Jin-ah smiles, acknowledging, "He reinterpreted it with his own style."

With the announcement of the 'Catfish Singer' round, the competition becomes even more unpredictable. Will Chun-gil's strategy prevail, will Cheon Rok-dam's sincerity shine through, or will the Catfish Singer disrupt their golden star hunt? The outcome of this epic match will be revealed in the broadcast.

Meanwhile, TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' airs tonight (6th) at 10 PM.

By Yeji Ryu, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr