SBS's 'Our Ballad' Returns for Season 2: A New Search for Ballad Voices

SBS's 'Our Ballad' is set to return for a second season, continuing its quest to find new voices to carry on the ballad legacy. Hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo, the show first aired in September last year, achieving a peak viewership rating of 6.0% in its third episode. However, the final episode in December saw a drop to a 2.6% rating.

The first season of 'Our Ballad' captivated audiences with renditions of classic ballads by contestants with an average age of 18.2, sparking a 'ballad craze' across South Korea.

Season 1 topped the '2049 viewership' ratings, entered Netflix Korea's series TOP 10, and surpassed 100 million cumulative online clip views. The top 12 contestants, including winner Lee Ye-ji, received widespread acclaim, leading to sold-out national tour concerts.

The groundbreaking audition show 'Our Ballad' is now accepting applications for new contestants for Season 2. Eligible participants are those born after January 1, 1998, regardless of nationality. Applications are open from March 16 to May 10 and can be submitted online via the official SBS 'Our Ballad' website.

The production team stated, "Thanks to the immense interest and love last year, 'Our Ballad' is once again searching for new stars. Anyone can sing Korea's new life ballad. We look forward to the participation of aspiring balladeers with their unique emotions." Details about the application process can be found on the SBS 'Our Ballad' website and the 'SBS NOW' Instagram account.

SBS, known for its successful audition programs, and top management company SM C&C are teaming up once more to reignite the ballad fever with 'Our Ballad,' set to air in the latter half of this year.

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