Yoon Yoon-seo and Son Bin-a win 'Battle of the Stars' on TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You'

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Yoon Yoon-seo and Son Bin-a have been crowned the final winners of the 'Stars' War' special on TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You.' In the episode broadcast on October 22, the duo secured the victory following a suspenseful battle, defeating Lee So-na and Mai Jin. According to Nielsen Korea, the broadcast recorded a national viewership rating of 3.7%, ranking first among all channels (including terrestrial, general programming, and cable) in its time slot and first among all daily general programming shows. The peak viewership reached 3.9%, marking the program's second consecutive week as the number one Thursday variety show.

The second round, consisting of individual performances by partners, featured diverse stages ranging from new song reveals to bold transformations. Jaeha performed his new song 'You Fool,' which he wrote and composed himself. Despite his somewhat clumsy yet addictive dance moves that drew laughter, he earned admiration for maintaining steady vocal skills. Jaeha took the lead in the second round with 181 points.

Mai Jin reinterpreted Park Hyun-bin's 'Gondre Mandre' in her own style. Departing from the upbeat rhythm of the original, she provided a twist with a calm and sorrowful introduction before completing the stage with skillful dancing and powerful vocals. Chun-gil highly praised Mai Jin as a "hexagonal singer" for her balanced skills in both singing and dancing. Mai Jin recorded 180 points.

Son Bin-a revealed the title track of her first mini-album, 'I, You,' for the first time on broadcast. Expressing the deep emotions of the lyrics with her characteristic soulful voice, Son Bin-a moved many in the audience to tears. She also shared that she struggled to hold back her own tears while watching the fans weep. Her moving performance of the new song earned 181 points.

The third round featured individual performances from the TOP7. The members, showing improved skills, engaged in fierce competition by highlighting their unique personalities and strengths, providing a level of perfection that resembled an actual competition and deeply engaging viewers.

Gil Ryeo-won, the first performer of the round, chose Jo Mi-mi's 'If the Sea Were Land.' Having been at the bottom of the combined scores for rounds 1 and 2, Gil Ryeo-won showed composure, stating, "There is no place lower to go." Once the song began, she captured attention with skillful vocal inflections and experienced pacing. The cast members expressed admiration for her ability to lead the stage, with some noting she had "found her element." Gil Ryeo-won secured a high score of 184 points, setting the stage for a comeback.

Heo Chan-mi expressed the joys and sorrows of life through Yoon Si-nae's 'Life Is.' She added meaning to the song by incorporating her own experience of rising again after difficult times. After the performance, she shared her feelings, saying, "I was able to keep challenging myself because the fans were there." Heo Chan-mi recorded 174 points.

Yoon Yoon-seo selected Kye Eun-sook's 'Tender Love.' She surprised everyone by delicately portraying the emotions of a breakup, a feat unexpected for her age of 14. After her serious performance, she brought laughter with a cute confession that she sang while thinking of her "favorite" and partner, Son Bin-a. Shin Seung-tae praised her, saying, "Her ability to interpret songs is excellent even compared to adults; I look forward to her future." Yoon Yoon-seo maintained her lead with 187 points.

Lee So-na sang Yoon Bok-hee's 'Everyone.' She delivered a performance that gave listeners chills by elevating the emotional line of the song with her abundant vocal volume. Watching the stage, Heo Chan-mi eventually burst into tears, saying, "It felt like my unnie was telling us we are eternal friends." It was a moment that showcased the deep friendship of the TOP7. Lee So-na proved her strength as the 'Jin' (true winner) by recording 191 points, the highest individual score of the day.

Hong Seong-yoon captured the lonely autumn mood with Chae Eun-ok's 'Rainwater.' She conveyed lyricism through her clean tone and restrained expression. Her partner, Shin Seung-tae, praised her deep sensitivity when singing, contrasting it with her usually playful demeanor. Hong Seong-yoon scored 165 points.

Yeom Yu-ri selected Lee Mi-ja's 'A Woman's Life,' adding a classical vocal color to traditional trot. Her unique tone and meticulous control of dynamics from the very first verse were notable. Min Su-hyeon applauded her distinct musical identity, noting, "There is a special charm to her sound." Yeom Yu-ri recorded 177 points.

The final performer of the third round, Yoon Tae-hwa, chose Han Min's 'Someone Who Has Left Anyway.' She received applause for capturing the essence of traditional trot with clean vocalization and sophisticated technique. However, she fell short of expectations with a score of 159 points.

The final round featured a last duet battle between the top four teams. The first pair, Heo Chan-mi and Enoch, sang Baek Mi-hyeon's 'I'm the Wind, You're the Tears.' Their performance was described as a stage akin to a musical. They recorded 179 points.

Gil Ryeo-won and Min Su-hyeon demonstrated the true strength of traditional trot specialists with Nam Jin's 'Heartbreakingly.' As the only traditional trot duo, they utilized solid fundamentals and flavorful singing styles to bring out the excitement and grace of the song. Their final score was 181 points.

Lee So-na and Mai Jin competed with Im Hee-sook's 'My One and Only Has Gone.' They completed an intense stage where the rising emotions and increasing vocal range harmonized as the song progressed. They finished with 182 points.

The final selection from Yoon Yoon-seo and Son Bin-a was Ha Chun-hwa's 'The Man Who Abandoned Me.' While they had stimulated the audience's emotions in previous stages, they delivered an energetic performance with powerful vocals this time. Their final score was 182. After a close battle decided by just one point, the team of Yoon Yoon-seo and Son Bin-a was confirmed as the final winners. This marks Yoon Yoon-seo's first victory since appearing on 'Miss Trot For You.'

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

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