Rivalries and Reverence: Lee Seok-hoon Faces Off With Rising Stars on ‘Immortal Songs’

KBS 2TV’s long-running hit music show ‘Immortal Songs’ continues its legendary run with mesmerizing performances and dramatic rivalries in its 702nd episode, airing as a part of the special tribute to the iconic musical trio Kim Hyun-chul, Yoon Sang, and Lee Hyun-woo.

This week, former ‘legend’ and SG Wannabe singer Lee Seok-hoon returns to the stage — not as a featured artist, but as a competing vocalist striving to reclaim his honor among rising stars. “I came back to fulfill my promise: to sing here again,” Lee declares, referencing his previous appearance during the SG Wannabe episode.

Among the fierce challengers is Jung Seung-won, a 2023 champion, who recalls his past victory with Liberante and now seeks to outshine the legend himself. The tension heats up further thanks to Go Young-bae of SORAN, who stokes the competitive fire by cheekily asking, “Has a contestant ever beaten a legend?” MC Kim Joon-hyun raises the stakes by speculating, “Today might be that day.”

The battlefield intensifies as others join the fray: Lim Han-byul, Hwang Chi-yeul, Jo Jung-min, duos such as K and Ryu Soo-jung, Dragon Pony, and the show’s youngest competitor Jo Jjae-zz, all eyeing the crown.

The episode doesn’t just focus on singing; it delves into character and charisma. Go Young-bae sparks laughs by calling Lee Seok-hoon his “visual rival,” adding playfully, “We’re the ‘glasses reps’ of the K-pop world. Throw in 10cm and even the cameras can’t tell us apart.”

This special episode pays homage to 30 years of timeless hits from three musical titans — Kim Hyun-chul, Yoon Sang, and Lee Hyun-woo — with breathtaking reinterpretations from both veteran vocalists and emerging performers. It’s an emotional and electric tribute that promises to captivate audiences over two weekends, with part two airing on April 26.

Catch all the rivalry, respect, and raw talent unfold every Saturday at 6:05 PM KST, only on KBS 2TV.