Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu win 1 million won on Miss Trot For You

Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu secured their first victory on the November 5 broadcast of 'Miss Trot For You' by scoring 383 points. The duo beat runners-up Yeom Yu-ri and Han Da-seong, who failed to achieve a fourth consecutive win.

Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu shared the joy of their first victory on the November 5 broadcast of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' episode 24, which featured the 'Jewelry Box Special' final matches.

During the episode, the 'Shy Beard Uncle' team of Yeom Yu-ri and Han Da-seong, who had achieved three consecutive wins, attempted to reach a fourth win to claim a 10 million won prize. However, the 'Air Conditioner and Heater' team, consisting of Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu, secured the final victory with a total score of 383 points. The broadcast recorded a 4% viewership rating nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, with a peak instantaneous rating of 4.4%, ranking first among general programming channels for the day and first in its time slot for entertainment programs.

The first round of duet matches began with Yoon Yun-seo and Lee Byeong-chan from the 'Weightlifting and Milk' team, performing Kim Soo Hee's 'Adoration'. Yoon Yun-seo focused on delicate emotional expression rather than her usual vocal technique, which, combined with Lee Byeong-chan's clear and soft voice, created a sweet harmony. Chun-gil praised the performance as a "harmony as soft as milk," though the duo received an unexpected score of 167 points.

Next, Gil Ryeo-won and Im Chan from the 'Grape and Soybean Paste' team performed Na Hoon-a's 'Indifferent Years'. Demonstrating the skills of rising traditional trot talents, the two exchanged deep vocal inflections and authentic trot styles, earning a high score of 188 points.

The 'Air Conditioner and Heater' team, Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu, who had previously ranked first in the preliminary round, created a romantic atmosphere with Kim Jong-hwan's 'A Hundred-Year Promise'. The performance caused a stir in the studio when Park Ji-hu confessed to feeling such fluttering excitement while making eye contact with Heo Chan-mi that she wondered, "Is this real?" Heo Chan-mi also added to the tension by revealing she felt Park Ji-hu trembling during the song. The audience responded with high scores to the sincere performance, which even left the performers confused by their own real emotions. The duo took the lead with 193 points and shared a warm hug immediately after the score was announced.

Lee So-na and Kim Dong-hyeon from the 'Charcoal and Cider' team delivered a sweet ballad performance with Byun Jin-sub's 'Come Back to Me'. They left a deep impression by exquisitely harmonizing their different vocal colors. Kim Dong-hyeon expressed admiration for Lee So-na's ability to handle ballads so skillfully, remarking, "I'm worried my share of food will decrease." However, the pair finished with 172 points.

Finally, the 'Shy Beard Uncle' team of Yeom Yu-ri and Han Da-seong, attempting their fourth consecutive win, sang Zoo's 'Write a Letter Under the Cloudy Autumn Sky'. Reflecting on their eight weeks together, they sang with sincerity. The melody began calmly and built into overwhelming emotion toward the end, earning a standing ovation from the cast for their performance where they poured out everything without regret.

Han Da-seong's parents attended the filming to support his attempt at a fourth win. Han Da-seong moved the audience by expressing gratitude to his parents for supporting his dreams. The duo earned 193 points, tying for first place with Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu. As a result, the 'Weightlifting and Milk' team of Yoon Yun-seo and Lee Byeong-chan was eliminated, leaving the remaining four teams to compete in the individual round.

Heo Chan-mi opened the second round of individual matches. Having narrowly missed victory three times before, she delivered a captivating performance of Lee Eun-ha's 'Winter Rose'. Her choice of song earned her praise as a "master of song selection."

Gil Ryeo-won showcased her specialty in vocal inflections through Joo Hyun-mi's 'Rain on Yeongdong Bridge'. Her deep expertise and skillful control of tempo earned a standing ovation from all cast members. MC Boom expressed admiration, saying, "This is trot," while Chun-gil added that such stages make one glad they chose to sing trot.

Lee So-na proved her worth as a trot queen with Kim Sang-bae's 'Asian Lizard's Tail'. While she had shown ballad sensibilities in the duet round, she utilized her deep, rich voice for this performance. She reinterpreted the masculine original song with her own soft style while maintaining the sorrowful emotion. Son Bin-a, who frequently sings this song, expressed admiration for Lee So-na's musical depth in conveying sorrow without using a rough vocal style.

The final performer, Yeom Yu-ri, chose Joo Hyun-mi's 'Blues of Lingering Attachment'. She surprised everyone with intense emotional expression and a powerful voice that contrasted with her delicate appearance. Lee So-na compared her to a "fish in water," and Yoon Tae-hwa noted that Yeom Yu-ri's song felt like an echo that would linger in one's ears even after going home.

After all performances, the final results were revealed. The two teams competing for the win until the end were Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu, along with Yeom Yu-ri and Han Da-seong, who had both scored 193 points in the first round. The final victory went to Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu with a total of 383 points. Yeom Yu-ri and Han Da-seong finished as runners-up with 376 points, failing their attempt at a fourth consecutive win.

Yeom Yu-ri shed tears due to feeling apologetic for not achieving the fourth win. Han Da-seong comforted her, saying, "I think it is a miracle that we made it this far," and expressed his determination to continue singing diligently.

The winners, Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu, chose to 'stop' rather than attempt a consecutive win streak. Park Ji-hu stated her intention to focus on her upcoming challenge in 'Mr. Trot 4', and the duo earned the 1 million won prize. This victory allowed Heo Chan-mi to finally achieve her first win after three runner-up finishes, while Park Ji-hu also shared the joy of reaching the top. The 'Jewelry Box Special' concluded after providing intense competition, touching stories, and unexpected romantic moments.

TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' airs every Thursday at 10 PM.

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