Im Chang-jung, an original multi-entertainer, will appear on a variety program to unveil fierce competitions for his hit songs and surprising anecdotes.
Singer and actor Im Chang-jung will appear as a Golden Star in the 30th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' airing on the 17th. On this day, 10 trot stars competing will hold a deathmatch with Im Chang-jung's hit songs including 'A Glass of Soju', 'Then Again', and 'Marry Me'. Im Chang-jung took command of the atmosphere at once by belting out 'A Glass of Soju' in his opening stage, and the cast members showered praise on his unchanging premium voice.
Before the full-fledged competition began, tension ran high among the participants. This is because Im Chang-jung's songs require high vocal ranges and tight breathing control. In fact, Im Chang-jung himself mentioned that "if I do a live performance, my career as a singer could be ruined," and an extremely difficult song appeared in the competition, heightening the tension.
Among them, Son Bin-ah selected 'Then Again', which won Im Chang-jung a music award, and threw down the gauntlet. Taking the stage, Son Bin-ah boldly stripped away the traditional trot singing style and transformed into a ballad singer with deep emotion, catching the eye. From the first verse, his performance captivated the audience, and the cast members praised him greatly, saying he had completely changed his singing method.
Meanwhile, Im Chang-jung also revealed shocking behind-the-scenes stories from when he won music awards with the mega hits 'Then Again' and 'Marry Me' in the past. He confessed, "I received all the criticism I could in a lifetime back then," and "while I was singing, all the audience members left," sparking curiosity about the real story hidden behind that glorious moment.
The fierce deathmatch unfolding with Im Chang-jung's hit songs will air on TV CHOSUN on Friday the 17th at 10 PM.
