Kim Hyun-jung's Struggle as Original Singer

The final episode of JTBC's 'Hidden Singer 8' will reveal the winner of the King of Kings competition among the five impersonators. In the first round of the King of Kings competition, impersonators of Shim Soo-bong, Yoon Ha, Kim Jang-hoon, Davichi's Lee Hae-ri, and Kim Hyun-jung competed. Kim Hyun-jung's impersonator, Jo Ha-neul, nicknamed 'High-Note Bomber Kim Hyun-jung,' ranked first among the celebrity judges. In the second round, impersonators of 10CM's Kwon Jung-yeol, Ha Hyun-woo, the late Turtleman, Jung-in, and Lee Seung-gi will compete.

Lee Seung-gi shared his winning audition tips with his impersonator, and 10CM's Kwon Jung-yeol provided hair, makeup, and styling support for his impersonator, showcasing the continued encouragement and support from the original artists. The impersonators perfectly reproduced the original artists' nuances, causing shifts in the voting rankings, and the audience erupted in standing ovations. Notably, Bae Seong-soo, the impersonator of 'Kyungsung University 10CM,' astonished the judges with just the first few notes and reportedly shed tears after his performance, sparking curiosity.

Kang Hee-soo, the impersonator of 'Jung-in of God's Voice,' reproduced Jung-in's unique pronunciation and captivated the audience with explosive vocals. Upon the appearance of an impersonator who swept the celebrity judges' scores, Kim Hyun-jung humorously lamented, "If the impersonators are this good, what are we original singers supposed to do?" drawing laughter.

In the second round of the 'Hidden Singer 8' King of Kings competition, the impersonators will engage in their final showdown for the title of 'King of Hidden Singers.' Winners from the episodes featuring 10CM's Kwon Jung-yeol, Ha Hyun-woo, the late Turtleman, Jung-in, and Lee Seung-gi will compete, with the original artists acting as strong supporters through tailored advice and special lectures.

Park Hyun-bin, the winner from the late Turtleman's episode, known as 'Turtleman King of Meat,' will deliver a touching performance on stage with Turtleman members Geum-bi and Ji-i. Kim Gwang-jin, the winner from Ha Hyun-woo's episode, nicknamed 'Taxman,' is set to dominate the stage with his powerful rock spirit.