Singer Kim Ki-tae Reveals Heartbreaking Family Story on MBC's 'The Best'

Singer Kim Ki-tae, who married in 2021, opens up about his family history.

The fifth episode of MBC's variety show 'The Best', airing on the 15th, features a legendary stage that breaks all previous limits in the second 'Match Battle'. From singers who boldly abandon their specialties to transform, to those who convey heartfelt stories, an unprecedented song relay is set to captivate viewers' eyes and ears.

This episode will showcase surprising song choices that leave everyone in awe. One singer steps completely out of their usual genre, earning comments like, “I've never seen a stage like this before,” and “This is the performance I've been wanting to see.” Another singer's performance receives high praise with remarks such as, “It seems like a new genre has been created,” and “This is a finale-level arrangement.”

After his performance, Kim Ki-tae shares a heartbreaking family story related to his song choice, bringing a somber mood to the studio. Through a song filled with earnest emotion, he reveals, “My parents separated, and I haven't seen my mother for over 20 years,” expressing deep longing. Curiosity grows about the song Kim Ki-tae chose with this story in mind.

From intense genre-crossing battles for the top trophy to the groundbreaking transformations of the contestants, the epic stages reminiscent of a final round leave the audience in a dilemma over their votes. Attention is focused on who will claim the trophy in the second 'Match Battle'.

Meanwhile, the legendary stages created by the singers' extraordinary song choices can be seen on 'The Best', airing at 9:10 PM.

By You-Na Tae, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr