Hidden Singer 8: 10cm Bae Sung-woo Support

On JTBC's 'Hidden Singer 8,' a fierce competition unfolded among 10 vocal impersonators vying for the final throne. In the first round, vocal powerhouse Jo Haneul had secured first place. To support the contestants in the second round, Lee Seung-gi shared his stage-winning strategies based on his audition directing expertise, alongside other special assistance from the original singers.

Impersonator Bae Seong-soo, who imitates 10CM's Kwon Jung-yeol, met Kwon Jung-yeol in person before the competition. Bae Seong-soo confessed that he had been a fan of Kwon Jung-yeol for half his life and was thrilled to be recognized as the world's second 10CM. He presented a handmade sandwich lunchbox he had meticulously prepared overnight. Touched by this gesture, Kwon Jung-yeol generously offered his support, providing professional hair and makeup, as well as stage outfits he actually wore during his performances. Bolstered by this full support, Bae Seong-soo passionately sang the hit song 'Stalker,' perfectly replicating the unique vocal tone and even the position of the mole on his face, earning a perfect score of 10 from the celebrity panel.

Impersonator Kim Gwang-jin, who imitates Gukaksten's Ha Hyun-woo, revealed that he chose Ha Hyun-woo's version of 'Razenka, Save Us' as his competition song. Ha Hyun-woo marveled at Kim Gwang-jin's explosive high-note ability, praising him by saying, "He was born with a god-given voice." Mentioning Kim Gwang-jin's current profession as a tax accountant, Ha Hyun-woo expressed regret that such immense talent was being solely focused on his main job, deeming it a waste of his abilities. Kim Gwang-jin demonstrated his exceptional skills, just as Ha Hyun-woo had predicted, by dominating the stage with flawless high notes and live vocals.

Impersonator Park Hyun-bin, who imitates Turtle Man from Geobuk-i, exuded a powerful presence with his characteristic deep and exciting energy. Panelist Moon Se-yoon, recalling Park Hyun-bin's past performances, expressed his immense shock and offered unreserved support and encouragement, urging him to win first place.

Impersonator Kang Hee-soo, who imitates Jung-in, captivated the audience with her explosive vocal power, flawlessly reproducing Jung-in's distinct pronunciation, deep soul, and unique vocal tone. Kang Hee-soo managed to sweep all the celebrity panelist points. In response, Kim Hyun-jung humorously lamented with affection, "​If the impersonators sing this well, how are the original singers supposed to stand on stage?" bringing laughter to the audience.