TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' saw Lee So-na and Han Kyung-il crowned as the final champions of the special 'Plunger' episode.
The broadcast on the 16th recorded a nationwide Nielsen Korea viewership rating of 3.6% and a peak rating of 3.9%, achieving first place across all channels in the time slot and first place among all cable entertainment programs for the day. In the broadcast, Kim Jae-hee, the fourth generation vocalist of the band Busker Busker, who appeared as the final partner, overcome the pain of losing a family member first and sang 'The More You Love' loudly for his youngest daughter, touching hearts. Kim Jae-hee advanced to the finals with Yum Yu-ri with 'About Romance.'
The fierce elimination competition unfolded in the main round individual stage that followed. Lee So-na topped the rankings with 180 points for 'Eyes,' while Hong Sung-yun scored 172 points. Meanwhile, Yoon Yun-seo, who sang Cho Yong-pil's 'Single-Hearted Dandelion,' defied expectations and scored only 169 points, the lowest score, failing to advance to the duet stage and tasting defeat. The highest score in the solo stage was won by Yum Yu-ri, who recorded 186 points while exuding rock spirit with Maya's 'Azalea.'
The final was decided solely by duet stage scores. Gil Ryeo-won and Park Hyo-ju received 170 points for 'Set the Boat Afloat,' which blended traditional Korean music and vocal performance. Yum Yu-ri and Kim Jae-hee, who sang Cho Yong-pil's 'Come Back to Busan Port,' achieved a surprising twist in their chemistry and earned 175 points, recording the final third place. Hong Sung-yun and Son Jin-wook, who poured out unwavering high notes with T-Samz's 'Waiting Every Day,' scored 180 points and placed second.
The honor of the final championship went to the team of Lee So-na and Han Kyung-il, who selected Lee Sun-hee's 'Fate' and recorded 186 points with warm harmony. As Han Kyung-il, who overcame injury to take the stage, brought tears from the participants, he shared his overwhelming feelings, saying, "I've never won first place by singing." The two declared without hesitation their challenge for back-to-back victories instead of prize money, raising anticipation for the next competition.
TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' airs every Thursday at 10 p.m.
