'Current King of Singers 2' will be extended by one episode. It has been confirmed to extend from the originally planned 12 episodes to 13 episodes.
The fierce battle of men aiming for the MBN Taegeuk mark, 'Current King of Singers 2', achieved a record high viewership rating of 14.1% for the 11th episode and 13.1% nationwide, marking the second consecutive week of breaking its own record following the 10th episode. It has also ranked first for three consecutive weeks in the Good Data Corporation TV-OTT search response and has been announced as the top integrated content by the OTT content search platform Kino Rights.
On this day, the 10 finalists were revealed, including Shin Seung-tae's 'Four Beats', Park Seo-jin's 'Lost Love', and a video capturing the moment of the announcement of the finalists featuring Kang Moon-kyung, Shin Seung-tae, Hwanhee, Jin Hae-sung, Kim Jun-soo, Shin Yu, Kim Soo-chan, Park Seo-jin, Choi Soo-ho, and Enoch, which soared to the top of the trending videos on YouTube for two consecutive days, proving the hot interest.
The production team stated, "After much deliberation, we have ultimately decided to extend by one episode, thanks to the support from viewers for the current contestants striving to be in the TOP 7 for the 'Korean-Japanese King of Singers Competition' and the rising viewership and buzz." They added, "With one more episode added, there will be a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the diverse charms of the finalists and high-quality performances."
In the meantime, Kang Moon-kyung, Park Seo-jin, Jin Hae-sung, Hwanhee, and Enoch have made it to the TOP 5 of the total views of the stage videos, recording astonishing view counts ranging from a minimum of 6 million to a maximum of 14 million on the official MBN YouTube channel.
First, Kang Moon-kyung, the MVP of the semifinals and the star of the 'Best Minute' for two consecutive episodes (10th and 11th), has surpassed a total of 14.75 million views for his stage videos, earning him the title of 'Best View Count Male' following 'Best Viewership Male'. With two videos exceeding 2 million views, including 'Old Lover' from episode 1 and 'The Watermill Turns' from episode 4, curiosity is rising about whether Kang Moon-kyung can carry his semifinal momentum into the finals.
Park Seo-jin, who sang 'Lost Love', has surpassed a total of 10.28 million views. His episode 3 video 'Clown' recorded 3.89 million views, the highest for a single video, while 'Do You Know Flower Soon-i' from episode 8 garnered 1.49 million views, placing him second in total views. Attention is focused on whether Park Seo-jin can maintain his upward trend after overcoming a crisis.
Jin Hae-sung has emerged as a dark horse, surpassing a total of 9.99 million views. He has five videos that have surpassed 1 million views, including 'Contact Line' from episode 4, which surpassed 2.24 million views, as well as 'Love and Tears' from episode 2, 'Sangsahwa' from episode 6, 'Weeping Goodbye at Busan Port' from episode 8, and 'Don't Cry, Gayageum' from episode 10, raising expectations for his performance.
Hwanhee, who is writing a new history in 'R&B Trot', has surpassed a total of 7.17 million views, with 'Heartless Blues' from episode 1 and 'Hate It, But Once Again' from episode 4 both surpassing 1 million views. Hwanhee continues to shine with his premium vocals across various stages, drawing attention.
Enoch, the 'Mute Trot Gentleman', has surpassed 6.1 million views, with dance trot 'Amor Party' from episode 3 and ballad trot reinterpretations like 'I Truly Didn't Know' from episode 2 and 'About Romance' from episode 6, all surpassing 1 million views across both ballad and dance trot videos.
The production team stated, "We decided to extend by one episode in response to the viewers' heartfelt requests to continue enjoying the dazzling performances of the current contestants and the unquenchable buzz." They added, "You will experience a series of awe-inspiring moments through the killer performances of the current contestants who have honed their skills to make it into the TOP 7."
