Huh Sung-tae's Emotional Breakdown on MBC's 'The Best': A Night of Unforgettable Performances

Huh Sung-tae (48) broke down in tears.

On the October 1st episode of MBC's 'The Best', a fierce battle unfolded for the coveted 'Match Battle' trophy and a spot in the 'Final Battle'. The episode was filled with unexpected emotions and breathtaking performances that left the audience in awe.

The extraordinary performances on 'The Best' have consistently drawn remarkable reactions from the audience. Among them, Huh Sung-tae's tears stood out the most. Known for his strong charisma, Huh showed a different side of himself, full of emotion, as he became the center of attention with his tears.

During the broadcast, Huh Sung-tae was moved to tears by a singer's heartfelt performance, sobbing uncontrollably and causing a stir on set. His continuous tears led MC Boom to give him the nickname 'Huh Cry'. Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung was visibly shocked by the performance, unable to close her mouth in awe of the singer's soaring high notes and commanding stage presence.

'Audition Queen' Baek Ji-young expressed both pride and admiration for the contestants. Watching Son Seung-yeon and Lee Ye-jun, winners from 'Voice Korea', she praised her past coaching decisions, saying, "I chose the right winners back then." After witnessing another performance, she remarked, "I'm glad I debuted early. I couldn't do what they do now," marveling at the contestants' talent. The episode revealed the performer who moved Huh Sung-tae to tears and shocked Lee Min-jung, as well as the first contestant to advance directly to the 'Final Battle'.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr