Emotional Resonance: Dong-joo Hwang Captivates Audience on ‘Immortal Songs’
A Dive into the Stirring Performance by Appealing ‘Prince of Daily Drama’
A Stellar Assembly on KBS 2TV’s ‘Immortal Songs’
On the evening of the 31st, KBS 2TV’s ‘Immortal Songs’ dazzled its audience with a special feature, ‘2025 Rising Entertainers’, showcasing some of the hottest figures in South Korea.
#### The Protagonists Take the Stage
A noteworthy presence was Dong-joo Hwang, renowned as the ‘Prince of Daily Drama’, recently gaining widespread attention as the official sweetheart of comedian Yeong-ja Lee in the public sphere. Joining him were luminaries like Dae-ho Kim, Mi-mi-mii-nu, Jun-seo Yuk, and dynamic duos Um-ji In & Ju-yeon Hong and Pil-geun Song & Hyun-young Na.
Dong-joo Hwang stirred interest by revealing he contacted Yeong-ja Lee first upon his participation confirmation. He shared, “Yumi (Yeong-ja) always gives me encouraging words and prays for my success in all endeavors.” Before his stellar performance, he sent an affectionate video message stating, “I’ll do my best on stage.”
#### Captivating Performances
The eternal appeal of this actor was lauded by MC Chan-won Lee, who remarked, “It’s unbelievable you’re in your 50s,” leading into a brief reveal of Dong-joo’s eight-step skincare regimen.
##### The Climax with a Song from Gwang-jo Lee
Dong-joo chose Gwang-jo Lee’s ‘Too Far For Me’, captivating the audience with a poignant start, culminating in an emotional crescendo that moved spectators to tears. The performance was so intense that even Trot Prince Chan-won Lee was left speechless, expressing, “That’s what makes an actor… incredible emotion.”
Discover the magic of Dong-joo Hwang’s music on KBS 2TV’s official page and revisit this breathtaking performance.
