Singer Choi Soo-ho, who rose to fame from 'King of Singers 2', appeared on 'Morning Yard'.
Choi Soo-ho appeared on KBS1's 'Morning Yard' during the 'Tuesday Guest Panel' segment that aired on the morning of the 22nd, showcasing his delightful talk and outstanding vocal talent, bringing a vibrant start to the day.
On this broadcast, Choi Soo-ho appeared alongside Kang Moon-kyeong, who also made it to the top 7 in 'King of Singers 2', which concluded in February. He made a strong entrance while passionately singing Jo Young-nam's 'The third daughter of Choi Jin-sa' and evoked enthusiastic responses with his cheerful greeting, "I am Choi Soo-ho, who is protecting you all."
Choi Soo-ho, who finished in 6th place in 'King of Singers 2', responded to a question about his satisfaction with the ranking by saying, "I worked really hard aiming for first place, but after going through several rounds of the competition, I began to wonder, 'Am I really supposed to be here?' My goal changed to the top 10 midway through." When asked about the person he felt he could never beat, he named Kang Moon-kyeong, saying, "I think she sang the best in 'King of Singers 2.'"
Among the difficult songs during the competition, he mentioned Yoon Bok-hee's 'Why Are You Looking Back?' while he pointed out Kang Moon-kyeong's 'The boat is coming in' as a song he wanted to steal. Responding to requests from the cast, Choi Soo-ho instantly performed 'The boat is coming in' live, delivering a realistic impression of Kang Moon-kyeong's unique timbre and vocal style, causing the studio to erupt in laughter.
Choi Soo-ho jokingly stated, "I learned folk songs in elementary school. I had considerable talent," drawing laughter from the audience. Boosted by enthusiastic responses, he showcased his powerful singing voice by performing a verse from 'Tae-pyeong-ga', while Park Ae-ri, a renowned Korean traditional music artist representing South Korea, praised him, saying, "He had an exceptionally outstanding and wonderful talent."
Choi Soo-ho, who is majoring in pansori at the Korea National University of Arts, one of the country's top prestigious art schools, shared a story about how he participated in his first audition program when he was a senior, saying, "I went to the audition with my father." In response to the cast's compliments about him catching two rabbits, he expressed his pride, saying, "I went to the best school."
Choi Soo-ho showcased 'Navuldo Yeonga', sung by Hyun Jin-woo, who led him to triumph in the first round of the semifinals '1-on-1 genre battle', along with the comment that it is "the song I cherish most from 'King of Singers 2'." With his unique sweet tone, powerful vocal talent, and exciting choreography, he captured the audience's attention and presented them with feel-good energy.
Choi Soo-ho shocked everyone with the bombshell remark, "I want to go to the Marine Corps." He expressed a firm resolve, saying, "The military is a place to protect the people of South Korea, and I need to protect my parents as well," and he brought laughter once more by demonstrating a lively military song, stating, "I memorized it in advance."
Finally, Choi Soo-ho expressed his desire to "learn more about singing and grow," raising expectations for his future activities. He concluded the broadcast with a spirited vow, saying, "I will work hard to become a true man's man."
Meanwhile, Choi Soo-ho is set to meet with fans nationwide through the '2025 King of Singers 2 national tour concert.'
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