Lee Soo-yeon Advances to Finals with Stunning Performance on 'Current King of Singers 3'

Lee Soo-yeon showcased an unstoppable momentum towards the finals.

On the episode of MBN's 'Current King of Singers 3' aired on the 17th, Lee Soo-yeon chose So Yu-mi as her opponent in the semifinals' first round 'National Trot Battle', marking a bold step towards victory.

Lee Soo-yeon, who performed first, selected Lee Tae-ho's 'They Say You're Leaving'. Before taking the stage, she declared, "If I get through this, I'll advance to the finals. Many people love my high notes, so I've included a two-step modulation in this song. I'll showcase my unique high-pitched vocals," throwing down the gauntlet.

From the first note, Lee Soo-yeon captivated the audience, impressing the celebrity judges with her explosive vocal power and emotional expression that heightened the song's poignancy. Her high-pitched section, a strategic highlight, brought the performance to its peak, sending chills down the spine.

Immediately after the performance, she received sharp feedback from legendary judges like Seol Woon-do and Seo Joo-kyung. However, she garnered balanced support from both the celebrity and live audience panels, scoring 193 points and securing second place in the interim rankings, giving her an edge in advancing directly to the finals.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr