“Trotting Barbie” Hong Ji Yoon is making waves in MBN’s variety competition The king of singers 3showcasing his unrivaled presence and intensifying the race for the crown. He maintained his top position in the fifth week of the nationwide support vote, marking his third consecutive week at No. 1 and demonstrating his unshakable popularity as a leading contender for the final victory.
In the first round of the third main competition, which aired on February 3, Hong Ji Yoon collaborated with musical theater actress Cha Ji Yeon to perform Have You Ever Seen My Love? by Jung Su Ra. In front of the stage, Hong Ji Yoon shared her determination, saying that she was a longtime fan of Cha Ji Yeon but would become a “fearless puppy” just for that day. On stage, she delivered a deeply emotional performance, highlighting delicate vocal control and clear, soaring high notes that amplified the song’s poignant feeling. Cha Ji Yeon’s powerful vocals and steady harmonies further elevated the overall sophistication of the performance.
Original singer Jung Su Ra also praised the duet, commenting: “It’s a technically challenging song and it exceeded my expectations. Their new interpretation made the song richer and completely renewed.” Hong Ji Yoon responded gratefully, saying that she was an honor to share the stage and promise to give my all in the next round.
The combined results of the fifth week of nationwide voting placed Hong Ji Yoon firmly in first place, followed by Kang Hye Yeon, Lee Soo Yeon, Geum Jandi and Bin Ye Seo. His momentum has steadily grown, especially after he previously shone as the ace of the “Nurungji Caramel” team in the second main competition, where he led his team to first place and claimed the individual MVP title.
With the third main competition set to intensify with one-on-one deadly matches and the high-stakes “Fate Battle”, the anticipation continues to grow. While Hong Ji Yoon demonstrates both a commanding stage presence and solid audience support, attention is focused on whether she will ultimately lift the trophy. MBN The king of singers 3 airs every Tuesday at 9.50pm
Sources: Daum
