Chajiyeon's Feelings After Hyunyeokagwang 3 Runner-Up

Musical actress Cha Ji-yeon appeared on the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star' and revealed the reasons for her appearance on the recently concluded MBN program 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang 3' and her feelings about taking second place. Cha Ji-yeon ultimately secured second place in 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang 3', and regarding the result, she honestly stated, "​I had a little bit of regret," but added, "​I was grateful and honored just to be second."

Cha Ji-yeon's foray into trot music began with a special connection to the owner of a restaurant in Andong. After hearing her song at the restaurant, Cha Ji-yeon learned that the owner had difficulty attending performances due to livelihood issues, which moved her. She suggested appearing on 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang', which was airing on TV at the time, and the owner, overjoyed, shed tears. It is said that Cha Ji-yeon later received a request to appear on 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang'.

Before the finals, Cha Ji-yeon revisited the restaurant and recalled the touching moment when she and the owner hugged and cried.

Since appearing on 'Hyunyeok Ga-wang', Cha Ji-yeon has realized that her fan base has become more diverse. She mentioned that beyond her existing image as a musical actress, seeing supportive comments from elderly fans makes her want to live more humbly. She also added that she experiences the love of her fans through things like not being charged for meals or receiving services at restaurants.

Meanwhile, on the MBN music competition entertainment program '2026 Korea-Japan Ga-wang Jeon', which premiered on the 14th, Cha Ji-yeon appeared as a representative of the Korean Top 7 and ranked first in the '100-Second Preliminary Round' with a perfect score of 100 points. Cha Ji-yeon, who appeared barefoot on stage and passionately sang 'Whale Hunt' with a performance of painting a whale with a brush, displayed the majesty of 'Cha Jang-gun'. From the Japanese team, Hina Shimokita showcased her potential by perfectly singing Ailee's 'I'll Show You' in Korean, earning 650 points. '2026 Korea-Japan Ga-wang Jeon' garnered attention by recording the highest viewership ratings in its time slot from its very first broadcast.