SBS 'Our Ballad 2' remains top Monday variety show for five weeks

The SBS audition project 'Our Ballad 2' has held its position as the number one program in its time slot for five consecutive weeks. As the second round of death matches begins, the "Top 100 Ears" judges are providing professional critiques to add depth to the contestants' performances.

The SBS large-scale audition project 'Our Ballad 2' (planned by Jung Ik-seung, directed by Ahn Jung-hyun, written by Mo Eun-seol) has maintained its position as the number one program in its time slot and among all Monday variety shows for five consecutive weeks since its first broadcast. As the ballad craze continues, attention is also being focused on the critiques provided by the "Top 100 Ears" representatives, which have added depth to the contestants' stages.

Jung Jae-hyung, the leader of the "Music Team," utilized his 32 years of experience as a composer to provide deep interpretations of the performances. Specifically, regarding Im Ba-da's performance of "Forever with You," which captured the intentions of the late composer Yoo Jae-ha, Jung demonstrated his professionalism by stating, "It felt like she provided the answer as to why the composer Yoo Jae-ha wrote each melody in such a specific way."

Cha Tae-hyun also drew attention with his meticulous observations and warm encouragement. While closely observing the contestants' expressions, Cha offered support to Han Roy, who had been described as sounding like an established singer during the first round. After watching Han Roy's second-round stage, Cha remarked, "Voices that sound like someone else might come out, but what is the meaning of that? What use is it? Han Roy's own color of singing sincerely was so wonderful."

Moon Geun-young, a frequent viewer of audition programs, elicited empathy through careful expressions that considered the feelings of the young contestants and critiques tailored to the viewers' perspective. Regarding Jo Seung-beom, who claimed to be the number one fan of Park Jin-seo (the runner-up of the first round) but showed impatience regarding passing, Moon offered practical advice: "Why don't you try to relax a little and think about how to open the hearts of those listening?"

The delicate nature of Joo Woo-jae was also evident as he remembered the small updates of the contestants and initiated conversations. While watching the stage of Kim Su-a, who mentioned winning a rental house for youth preparing for independence, Joo shed tears throughout the performance. He added a warm sentiment by saying, "I learn so much from Su-a's song and story," and added, "I sincerely congratulate you on being selected at the end."

Roy Kim, drawing from his experience as a winner of an audition program, provided sincere advice and encouragement to a contestant struggling to find their own way of expression. He stated, "Not all singers know their own voice from the beginning. It took me about 10 years. Since you can find it over a long period of time, you are doing well; please do not be discouraged and do it with pride."

Jung Seung-hwan, who listens to the stories behind the performances rather than just the stage itself, enhanced the unique emotional atmosphere of 'Our Ballad 2' by commenting, "It is not where the stage is that matters, but the power that the space holds at the moment you sing your song. I was grateful to be able to enjoy such a precious voice and luxury together."

In this way, the Top 100 Ears representatives of 'Our Ballad 2' are conveying the hidden meanings within the contestants' performances to viewers through honest critiques filled with professionalism, sincerity, and fandom. As the second round is currently underway, expectations are high for the upcoming stages and the representatives' critiques.

The remaining second-round death matches and the critiques from the Top 100 Ears representatives can be seen on the SBS large-scale audition project 'Our Ballad 2,' broadcasting this coming Monday at 10 PM.

Copyright © SBS & SBSi. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or use for AI training is prohibited.

Read the original (Korean)