MBN 'Current King of Mask Singer 3' recorded a peak rating of 13.1% amidst the heated excitement heading into the finals, proving once again that it is the absolute powerhouse of Tuesday night entertainment.
The 11th episode of 'Current King of Mask Singer 3', aired on the 3rd, was themed as the first round of the finals 'New Song Battle' to select the national representative TOP 7. The broadcast achieved a nationwide rating of 12.4% and a peak rating of 13.1%, dominating the number one spot across all channels for five consecutive weeks. Notably, a shocking rule was applied where the bottom three contestants were candidates for elimination, creating a tense competition until the end.
◆ Hong Ji-yoon, 853 Points, Overwhelming 1st Place... Directly Advances to Final Round 2
The star of the first round of the finals was Hong Ji-yoon. Singing the new song 'I Managed to Save One Outfit' by composer Lim Kang-hyun, Hong Ji-yoon captivated the judges and the audience, earning the highest score of 853 points and proudly taking 1st place. Following her, Cha Ji-yeon, who showcased a deeply maternal performance, took 2nd place, while Koo Soo-kyung, known for her explosive high notes, secured 3rd place, forming the top ranks.
Sol-ji, Kim Tae-yeon, and Kang Hye-yeon followed behind, while Hong Ja and Lee Soo-yeon tied for 7th place, successfully grabbing tickets to directly advance to Final Round 2.
◆ 'Teen Sensation' Bin Ye-seo, Tearful Final Elimination
The fortunes were mixed at the bottom ranks. Geum Jandi and Bin Ye-seo, who remained at the very bottom, were classified as candidates for elimination and faced the live voting panel of the national judging panel. As a result of the voting, Geum Jandi dramatically survived and joined Final Round 2, while Bin Ye-seo, who had showcased her teenage power, faced a disappointing elimination. Bin Ye-seo left the stage in tears, evoking sympathy from the viewers.
Thus, a total of 9 active singers, including Hong Ji-yoon, Cha Ji-yeon, Koo Soo-kyung, Sol-ji, Kim Tae-yeon, Kang Hye-yeon, Lee Soo-yeon, Hong Ja, and Geum Jandi, will engage in a final showdown for the position of the 3rd King and the national representative for the Hanil King Contest.
The highly anticipated final stage of 'Current King of Mask Singer 3' Final Round 2 will be broadcast live on the night of the 10th, and the final winner will be determined by combining the on-site scores, national support votes, and real-time text votes.
