Singer Lee Seung-gi won his first grants appearance after severing ties with his in-laws. He is set to participate in the 'king of kings' competition to become the king among kings. As Lee Seung-gi ascends to 'king of kings', attention is focused on whether he will reach the pinnacle of his career as a singer.
The KBS2 'Immortal Songs' 2025 king of kings competition will be held at the Namdong Gymnasium located in Namdong District, Incheon, on the 23rd.
'Immortal Songs' 2025 king of kings competition will feature Jo Jaegyeong, RaPuem, Shin Seung-tae, Choi Soo-ho, Son Tae-jin, Jeon Yoo-jin, Jung Joon-il, Ailee, So Hyang, Heo Yong-byeol, Lee Seung-gi, Lee Hong-ki, Choi Jeong-won, Son Seung-yeon, and others grants.
Among them, Lee Seung-gi stands out. Lee Seung-gi won alongside Lee Hong-ki in the '2025 Oh My Star' special aired on the 17th of last month. They showcased explosive energy and synergy in front of the stand microphone with WOODZ's 'Drowning'. The two delivered breathtaking immersion with their tremendous vocal ability and stage presence, earning 418 points and stopping Kim Junsu and Choi Soo-ho's three wins, while also defeating the subsequent challenges from Choi Seong-su and Ahn Seong-hoon to claim the ultimate victory.
Lee Seung-gi's grants in 'Immortal Songs' gained attention as it occurred after he declared the severance of relations with his in-laws. On April 29, Lee Seung-gi stated through his agency, 'I have been subjected to legal issues that have been continuously raised against my father-in-law, and fines were imposed during the retrial, but recently I have been charged again by the investigating authorities due to similar illegal acts. I cannot help but feel devastated about my father-in-law's misconduct, as I have been waiting for the outcome based on trust among family members.'
In particular, Lee Seung-gi remarked, 'I deeply reflect on my thoughtless comments regarding matters related to my father-in-law last year without thorough examination. I believe that appropriate punishment must be imposed for illegal acts and sincerely apologize to the victims who suffered due to my hasty judgment. This incident has severely damaged family trust, and my spouse and I have decided to sever relations with my in-laws after much deliberation. I will strive to live with a more proper sense of values and a responsible attitude towards creating a healthy society.'
After severing ties with his in-laws, Lee Seung-gi has been actively continuing his activities by releasing a new album and making frequent grants appearances. His participation in the 'Immortal Songs' king of kings competition is significant as it is his first grants after severing ties with his in-laws, and achieving victory adds to its meaning. As it is the ticket for the king of kings competition that he earned, there are high expectations for what kind of performance Lee Seung-gi will showcase on the stage.
Meanwhile, Lee Seung-gi is married to actress Lee Da-in and has one daughter.
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