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The hot duet stages of the 'Real Men and Real Women' of 'Miss Trot for You' heated up Thursday night.

In the 19th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot for You' broadcast on September 17, the 'Real Man, Real Woman' special preliminaries took place. Partners possessing intense charisma and unexpected reverse charms teamed up with the TOP7 members for duets. This broadcast recorded a 3.1% viewership rating based on Nielsen Korea nationwide, ranking first among variety shows in the same time slot and first among daily general programming and cable programs. The peak viewership reached 3.4%.

The first partner, 34-year veteran trot singer Seo Ji-o, appeared with the phrase 'Hey kids, Unnie is here.' Boasting muscular thighs built through consistent exercise, Seo Ji-o showed her "Real Woman" side from the start by winning a thigh wrestling match against Ahn Sung-hoon on the spot. She then sang her song 'Come Here' passionately, raising the excitement of the venue with her powerful vocals.

Huh Chan-mi performed a duet with Seo Ji-o and Lee Eun Ha's 'I Like You.' These two sexy divas captivated the audience with their relaxed groove. Even Yeom Yu-ri, watching from the singer's seat, was moved enough to stand up and dance. The 'Hey kids, Unnie is here' team recorded a high score of 186 points from the first turn, increasing the tension for subsequent matches.

The identity of Lee So-na's partner 'Goodieous' was 10-year veteran trot singer Koo Soo-kyung. Having worked various part-time jobs such as restaurants, logistics centers, and clothing stores during her long period of obscurity while never letting go of singing, Koo Soo-kyung recently rose to the status of a trot trend by reaching 4th place in a recent audition program. Appearing on TV CHOSUN for the first time that day, she expressed her overwhelming emotions, saying, "This is a historic day for me."

Koo Soo-kyung prepared her first stage on TV CHOSUN with Choi Sung Soo's 'You Did Not Know.' She focused everyone by showing the skills she had polished for 10 years with her solid vocals. Chun-gil gave high praise, saying, "A singer with deeply accumulated inner strength." Lee So-na and Koo Soo-kyung teamed up for Choi Yu-na's 'Trace.' The two sang passionately as if pouring out the sorrow accumulated during their years of obscurity, and the 'Goodieous' team received 188 audience points.

Yoon Yoon-seo's partner 'Nabuldo Househusband' was 28-year veteran trot singer and father of six, Hyun Jin-woo. He revealed that after his divorce, he raised three children alone for 8 years, and after meeting his current wife, he became a father to three sons and three daughters. Seo Ji-o, who personally saw Hyun Jin-woo traveling to nationwide events with his children back then, sent her support to him who lived as both a provider and a singer.

Hyun Jin-woo took his solo stage with his song 'Nabuldo Love Song.' He filled the stage with powerful vocals, as if properly showing the strength of a father of many children. He then reinterpreted Yoon Yoon-seo and Joo Hyun Mi's 'First Love.' Over a unique arrangement that began with piano accompaniment, the two's savory voices were layered one after another, bringing out a new flavor of traditional trot. Chun-gil offered a witty comment, saying, "The No. 1 trot song I want to hear on Christmas." The 'Nabuldo Househusband' team failed to cross the threshold of the main round with 179 points.

Yoon Tae-hwa met the 'Gimhae Terius' Jung Hong-il. Jung Hong-il is a 29-year veteran heavy metal rocker who took runner-up in 'Sing Again.' Choosing Cho Yong Pil's 'Tragic Love' that day, he delicately expressed the sorrow of the original song in the beginning, then instantly changed the atmosphere by exploding with the wildness of a rocker in the latter half. Boom praised him, saying, "He is different from other rockers. He is equipped with softness."

In the duet, Yoon Tae-hwa and Jung Hong-il displayed powerful synergy with Kim Gun-mo's 'I'm Sorry.' The combination of Yoon Tae-hwa's lyrical sensibility and Jung Hong-il's rough vocals provided a thrill. The 'Gimhae Terius' team's stage, which the cast listened to with bated breath, recorded 180 points.

The main protagonist of the biggest twist that day was Gil Ryeo-won and the 'Aegyo-filled Real Woman' Hyun-jung. Hyun-jung, a former MBC open recruitment comedian, brought laughter from her appearance with her uninhibited wit. In particular, she made a surprise proposal during the broadcast by mentioning Do Dae-woong, her partner of 20 years and a fellow comedian. Hyun-jung showed her "Real Woman" direct charm by forcefully shouting, "Marry me. I love you!"

Afterward, Hyun-jung, who selected Na Hoon-a's 'Ripe Persimmon,' brought laughter with an unusual performance of using corn as a harmonica and even eating actual ripe persimmons. Contrary to her humorous appearance, she added a reverse charm by showing her beautiful voice. Gil Ryeo-won continued the atmosphere with Hyun-jung and Ji Won-i's 'Honey, Honey.' The two intentionally exploded the excitement with sly expressions and dance moves.

The result overturned everyone's expectations. The 'Aegyo-filled Real Woman' team recorded 192 points, instantly rising to 1st place in the preliminaries. Gil Ryeo-won expressed her satisfaction with her unexpected transformation, saying, "I found my Real Woman vibe."

As the last partner, the 'Taekwondo Gentleman' Lee Dong-jun, an actor and former national Taekwondo representative, appeared. Lee Dong-jun, a world championship gold medalist, has been active as a trot singer after transitioning to acting. He radiated strong charisma by selecting his song 'A Real Man' that day.

Hong Seong-yoon took part in a duet with Lee Dong-jun and Han Seung-gi's 'Lover.' Their respective voices intertwined closely, heightening the sadness of the song. Some audience members in the seats even shed tears, and Lee So-na expressed her surprise, saying, "I was curious what kind of harmony would come out since Seong-yoon is young, but they matched the emotion of the song perfectly." However, the 'Taekwondo Gentleman' team tasted the bitterness of elimination with 174 points.

Attention is focused on whether the teams that reached the main round can defeat the 'Shy Bearded Uncle' team of Yeom Yu-ri X Han Da-seong, who are challenging for a third consecutive win, and sit in the new singer's seat. Meanwhile, TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot for You' broadcasts every Thursday night at 10 PM.

[Release Date: 2026.09.18]

◆ At a Glance

· Issuing Organization: TV CHOSUN

· Category: Miss Trot for You

· Distribution: September 18

Source: TV CHOSUN Press Release

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