Three contestants battle for the third Golden Cup on Golden Friday

The third Golden Cup winner will be decided during the 44th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' tonight, November 6. Cheon Rok-dam currently leads the three-way competition with 9 Golden Stars, while Kim Yong-bin and Chun-gil are tied with 8 stars each.

The third Golden Cup winner will be crowned on TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' tonight.

In the 44th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' airing on November 6, the final battle to claim the Chapter 3 Golden Cup will take place. A fierce three-way competition is set between Cheon Rok-dam, who currently holds a solo lead with 9 Golden Stars, and Kim Yong-bin and Chun-gil, who are tied with 8 Golden Stars each. Attention is focused on which of the three will emerge as the ultimate winner.

Kim Yong-bin, the winner of the first Golden Cup, is making a move to secure his second victory. After being pushed into a crisis last week when Chun-gil took his Golden Stars, Kim Yong-bin immediately regained momentum by securing 8 Golden Stars, reigniting his hopes of reclaiming the Golden Cup.

Kim Yong-bin will take the stage with an ambitious performance of Song Ga-in's "Mambo of Love." It is reported that Song Ga-in, watching his performance, was impressed by how naturally Kim Yong-bin enjoyed the stage as if it were his own song. Having even inspired the new catchphrase, "The winner is Kim Yong-bin anyway," curiosity is rising as to whether he can overcome his formidable competitors to claim his second Golden Cup.

Chun-gil is challenging a major record: becoming the first person in 'Golden Friday' history to win the Golden Cup twice in a row. As the winner of the second Golden Cup, he re-entered the competition last week by taking Kim Yong-bin's Golden Stars through the "Destiny Roulette." Riding this momentum, he expressed strong confidence in defending his title, stating, "I will achieve a feat that even the 'Jin' (winners) have not accomplished."

For his performance, Chun-gil has selected Song Ga-in's "The Moon of Seoul." Following Song Ga-in's advice to emphasize ballad sensibilities, he will deliver a clean and deep performance by stripping away his trot singing style. This prompted reactions from the scene comparing him to "Moses," recalling his days as a ballad singer. Focus is on whether Chun-gil can once again stand tall as the protagonist of the Golden Cup.

Cheon Rok-dam currently holds the most advantageous position, leading the pack with 9 Golden Stars and looking to surpass past winners Kim Yong-bin and Chun-gil. Cheon Rok-dam has selected Song Ga-in's "A Good Day Like Today" and maintains a composed attitude, remarking, "No matter who wins the Golden Cup, isn't it a good day?" Interest is high regarding whether Cheon Rok-dam can maintain his composure amidst the tight competition and secure his first-ever Golden Cup with an upbeat traditional trot performance.

TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday,' where the winner of the third Golden Cup is decided, airs tonight (6th) at 10 PM.

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