Hidden Singer 8: Jo Sumi & Ha Hyun Woo Appear

JTBC's music entertainment program 'Hidden Singer 8' is raising expectations for its upcoming cast lineup. In particular, King of Singers Ha Hyun-woo announced a call for impersonators, revealing his confidence.

In a video released on JTBC's official channel, Ha Hyun-woo stated, "I used to think, 'Is there anyone in Korea who sings better than me?'" He expressed strong confidence in his abilities, saying, "​If I sing it properly, they'll know from the start. Who is the real Ha Hyun-woo? Absolutely not. It won't even sound close. Can they do it? It'll be difficult." He challenged the impersonators by saying, "​Let's have a real showdown."

Netizens responded with various comments, expressing their anticipation, such as "Forget impersonation, can they even sing it properly in the first place?", "Ha Hyun-woo's episode coming soon????? Did they really find an impersonator???? Heart pounding," and "Someone who struggles to even sing along, let alone impersonate." Impersonators can apply through the official JTBC 'Hidden Singer 8' website.

'Hidden Singer 8' is a music program where a representative singer from Korea competes against impersonators who can perfectly replicate the singer's voice and singing style. It began as a pilot program in 2012 and has continued to season 8. This season is scheduled to feature singers such as Sumi Jo, Sim Soo-bong, Kim Jang-hoon, Kim Jo-han, Davichi's Lee Hae-ri, 10CM, Younha, and Kim Hyun-jung.

The 'Hidden Judging Panel' plays a crucial role by directly watching and listening to the performances of the original singer and impersonators at the recording site, discerning the real singer based solely on their voice. Applications for the judging panel are only available for group viewings of 8 or more people and can be submitted online through the official JTBC website. 'Hidden Singer 8' is scheduled to air this year.