Hong Ji-yoon's Bold Move in Korea-Japan Singing Show

'2026 Korea-Japan Singer Battle' Premieres Tonight (14th). This program is a large-scale project where TOP7 singers from Korea and Japan compete in a musical showdown, staking their national pride. The Korean team consists of Hong Ji-yoon, Cha Ji-yeon, Lee Soo-yeon, Gu Soo-kyung, Kang Hye-yeon, Kim Tae-yeon, and Solji, who have solidified their resolve at the send-off ceremony.

This '2026 Korea-Japan Singer Battle' is the third season, pitting the TOP7 from Korea's 'Veteran Singer 3' against the TOP7 from Japan's 'Veteran Singer - Diva'. It is set to provide a platform for cultural exchange that transcends borders and generations, encompassing various genres such as trot, R&B, rock, and J-pop. In previous encounters, the Korean team holds a record of 2 wins and 0 losses, heightening expectations for this season.

The Korean TOP7 singers have each expressed strong confidence and aspirations. Hong Ji-yoon, the third 'Veteran Singer' champion, confidently declared victory, saying, "If you underestimated us, you're mistaken. Let's go for 3-0." Cha Ji-yeon vowed to showcase Korea's spirit, stating, "This is Korea. We will show you the energy of our land and the energy of our sky."

Lee Soo-yeon showed unwavering conviction in victory, saying, "I've never even considered losing. Our Korean team will definitely bring home the win." Gu Soo-kyung exuded relaxed confidence, remarking, "We will take the victory from the Japanese veterans. We hope you enjoy your trip while you're here."

Kang Hye-yeon, referencing her nickname 'Poison Squirrel', showed strong determination by saying, "I'm going to bite you with my poison." Kim Tae-yeon revealed her bold resolve, stating, "We will show you the spirit of a tiger. Roar!" Solji foreshadowed showcasing the superiority of K-pop, saying, "We will show you the emotions of K-pop that surpass the sensibilities of J-pop."