Kim Ki-tae and La Poem Join Forces on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs'

In a surprising twist, KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' (불후의 명곡) brings together fierce rivals Kim Ki-tae (김기태) and La Poem (라포엠) to form a new team dubbed 'GiPoem' (기포엠). This special collaboration is part of the show's 707th episode, airing on May 24, 2025, as part of the '2025 Oh My Star' (2025 오 마이 스타) special.

'Immortal Songs', a leading music variety show that has dominated its time slot for nearly 14 years, is generating buzz with this unexpected alliance. Host Shin Dong-yup (신동엽) humorously referred to their partnership as a case of 'sleeping with the enemy', highlighting the truce between these former competitors.

Both Kim Ki-tae and La Poem are strong contenders for victory, and their newly formed team, GiPoem, has already captured attention. While they initially cheerfully shout their team name, playful bickering soon ensues, adding a light-hearted touch to the episode. Notably, La Poem's Yoo Chae-hoon (유채훈) playfully called out to Ha Do-kwon (하도권) for a collaboration, suggesting their vocal styles would blend well, which momentarily ruffled Kim Ki-tae's feathers. In a humorous response, he jokingly pushed his chair away and asked, 'Can I cancel this?' causing laughter among the cast.

Despite their playful rivalry, GiPoem is determined to deliver a stellar performance. They have chosen to cover Seo Taiji and Boys' (서태지와아이들) song 'Hayeoga' (하여가), revealing that selecting the right song was a significant challenge. They shared, 'We debated over 20 songs and ultimately decided to go for something bold.' Yoo Chae-hoon also pointed out that viewers can look forward to Kim Ki-tae's powerful 'wolf's howl' and La Poem's rap challenge, raising anticipation for their performance.

With both members having previously won six trophies each on 'Immortal Songs', GiPoem is a formidable team, and fans are eager to see if their unique stage will lead them to another victory.

The second part of the '2025 Oh My Star' special promises an impressive lineup and extraordinary performances, with the scoring system making a comeback. Reports suggest that the competition was decided by a mere two votes, heightening excitement for the broadcast. The second part of the special airs at 6:05 PM KST on KBS 2TV, following the first part that aired on May 17, 2025.