7 Most Outstanding Newcomers on "Immortal Songs 2" of 2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014
I
find it quite fascinating when I see that there are a lot of international fans
who regularly watch “Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend”. Why? Because unlike
any other variety shows or music programs, “Immortal Songs 2” is in between.
Moreover, idols –who are known as the front runner of Korean Wave nowadays– are
not always appear on this show. Besides, this program showcases Korean classic
hits, which international fans are unfamiliar with. Nevertheless, I always feel
grateful to be able to discover this program and regularly watch it until now.
“Immortal Songs 2” has opened up some new perspectives about Korean music
industry, beyond the idols trend. It introduces me to some talented vocalists
and musicians; like ALi, Jung Dong Ha, JK Kim Dong Wook, Moon Myung Jin, Im Tae
Kyung, and many more. Most of them are even don’t have the chance to shine
among the mainstream trend of idols. Therefore, as the 11th post for 2014 Review: The Best and The Most of 2014,
I will make a list of The Most
Outstanding Newcomers on “Immortal Songs 2” of 2014. No need to say more,
let’s follow the list.
7. So Hyang
On
the bottom of the list, the number seven position, here is the female soloist,
So Hyang. She appeared for the first time on the Michael Bolton special episode, when she took over the stage like a
hurricane with her fabulous performance. Her performance brought her the
winning trophy (plus, Michael Bolton said that her performance was
spectacular!), making her one of performers who win the trophy on their first
appearance on the show. She could be ranked higher, but since she only made one
appearance and hasn’t made another visit on the show after that episode, she’s
right here opening the list on this position. Anyway, I hope I could see more
of her on the show in 2015. Please comeback, Miss So~
6. Lena Park
On
the number six position, here is the female soloist, Park Jung Hyun a.k.a Lena
Park. The Queen of R n’ B first appeared on Lee
Sun Hee special episode. She was the first performer during that special
episode, just in her first visit on the show. Yet she scored more than 400
points and successfully won several rounds with her mesmerizing performance.
Park could be ranked higher, but so far she only made two appearances on the
show and hadn’t won a trophy yet. Nevertheless, I would like to see her
performances on “Immortal Songs 2” in the future. I’ll be waiting, Miss Park!
5. DICKPUNKS
On
the number five position, among the soloists I have on this list, here is the
only band that successfully makes it into the list, DICKPUNKS! First appeared
on the “My Lovely Hometown Special”
episode, the piano-based ensemble band rocked the stage of “Immortal Songs 2”
with their youthful and burning spirit of ex-indie musicians. The runner-up
winner of Mnet’s “Superstar K4”
became the first part winner of the two-parts “My Lovely Hometown Special” episode. Kim Tae Hyun (vocal), Kim
Hyun Woo (piano/keyboard), Kim Jae Heung (bass), and Park Ga Ram (drum) are being
a surprise-giver and mood-booster everytime they make an appearance on the
show. I can’t help but anticipating their upcoming performance in 2015.
DICKPUNKS, fighting!
4. Yoon Min Soo
On
the number four position is Yoon Min Soo, who first appeared on Park Geon Ho special episode. The master
of ballad gave his all and won the trophy in his first visit on the show. As
expected from the maestro, he showcased a wonderful performance everytime he
came in “Immortal Songs 2”. After that, he frequently came to the show and even
won another trophy along with his apprentice, Shin Young Jae, with a beautiful
duet of two male ballad vocalists. I adore him everytime I watch “Dad, Where
are You Going?” as he is being a very reliable father for her son, but I love
him even more everytime I watch him singing on the stage. Go, Daddy, gooo~!
3. Gummy
On
the number three position, here is the female soloist, Gummy. The woman who
broke the record for the highest points, just in her first appearance on the
show, she is the one and only! It was on the Joo Hyun Mi special when she performed for the first time on
“Immortal Songs 2”, breaking the record as well as winning the trophy of that
episode. Well, it was a prove to everyone that her decision to get out from YG
Entertainment wasn’t a bad idea afterall. Instead, it was a great choice!
Because unless, we probably couldn’t see her marvelous performance on the show.
Anyway, her action in 2015 is anticipated. Well done, Gummy!
2. Kim Jong Seo
On
the runner-up position is the prominent rock vocalist, Kim Jong Seo. Just the
fact that a legendary singer like him was joining the show as a performer
instead of a legend itself was so fascinating. Moreover, Kim was still got it! He
first appeared on the Joo Hyun Mi special
episode and broke the record for the highest points with his debut performance
on the show (though some minutes later Gummy broke the record in the same
episode). Though he didn’t win the trophy in that episode and the episode
after, he won the two consecutives episodes later on. More important than winning,
he always gives his best in every performance. His youthful spirit and soul is
the best among the senior singers in the industry and I personally think that
he’s a great role-model for all his juniors. There’s no limit for his man!
1.Son Seung Yeon
On
the top of the list, the number one position, The Most Outstanding Newcomer on “Immortal Songs 2” of 2014 goes to
the female soloist, Son Seung Yeon. The winner of the first season of The Voice of Korea first appeared on the
Lee Chi Hyun special episode as a
guest in the collaboration performance of male soloist, The One. Together with
The One, their collaboration won the trophy of that episode. Being dubbed as
the monster rookie vocalist, Son then made her way into the show as a regular
performer after that episode and even won the trophy for herself (that was on
the “Summer Special Part 2 Campus Band”
episode), just right in her second appearance on the show as well as her first
solo performance on it. After then, she was on the winning streak, making a
total 3 wins out of her 11 performances on the show, making her got the title
as ‘the second ALi’ or ‘the next ALi’ (ALi has won 8 trophies so far and is the
record holder for the most number of winning up to this date). 2014 in
“Immortal Songs 2” has been definitely the year for Son. She evolved in each
episode through her performances. She doesn’t afraid to try many kinds of genre
yet she always does the best in every single way. Son is only 23 and she has a
long way to go. Therefore, i’ll be highly anticipating her performance on 2015.
You go, girl!
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