Korea-Japan Singers Show Tops Ratings

MBN's '2026 Korea-Japan Singer Battle' has established itself as a strong contender for Tuesday night entertainment, recording the #1 viewership rating in its time slot. The fourth episode, broadcast on the 5th, surpassed a peak viewership rating of 5.2%, securing the top spot across all channels, including terrestrial, general programming, and cable, in its time slot. On this episode, the top 7 singers from Korea and Japan entered the third round of the main competition, engaging in fierce battles. MC Shin Dong-yeop added a touch of humor to the tense atmosphere with his witty remarks.

The main competition began when Japan's Azuma Aki challenged Korea's Kim Tae-yeon. Kim Tae-yeon emerged victorious with her deep emotion and delicate vocal skills. Following that, Bin Ye-seo and Aika's performance also garnered a positive response from viewers with their fresh charm and solid talent.

The biggest upset was Japan's Tae Ri defeating Korea's Cha Ji-yeon. The studio was shocked by the unexpected outcome. However, Solji, dubbed the 'Vocal King', appeared and turned the tide. Solji defeated Inoue with an overwhelming 100-point difference, boosting her team's morale.

In the team competition, the 'Korea-Japan Trio Battle', the Japanese team defeated the Korean team with perfect synergy. However, the Korean team's counterattack was also formidable. Hong Ji-yoon defeated Natalia D with a performance that reinterpreted traditional Korean folk music in a modern way, and Gu Soo-kyung won after a close match against Shimokita Hina, allowing Korea to take a narrow lead with a final intermediate score of 4:3.

With the competition filled with one twist after another, curiosity is mounting about the final results. The ultimate outcome, which hinges on the vocal pride of both Korea and Japan, can be revealed on the 5th episode of MBN's '2026 Korea-Japan Singer Battle' airing at 9 PM on the 12th.