Survivors of 'Current King of Masked Singer 2' Revealed
'Current King of Masked Singer 2' aired its semifinals on February 11, showcasing the intense competition among 14 active singers. The results of the second round, dubbed 'The Dramatic Showdown,' saw Enok (에녹), Park Seo-jin (박서진), Hwanhee (환희), Kim Junsu (김준수), Kang Moon-kyung (강문경), Shin Seung-tae (신승태), Shin Yu (신유), and Kim Soo-chan (김수찬) emerge victorious.
During the episode, Jaehwa (재하) performed 'The End of Parting' by Hye-eun (혜은이), while Kim Kyung-min (김경민) chose 'Lost Love' by Kim Soo-hee (김수희), and Na Tae-joo (나태주) sang 'Sangpalja' by Jinseong (진성). Jaehwa received praise for engaging with the audience for the first time, creating a performance that some deemed even more meaningful than the finals.
However, Kim Kyung-min faced criticism for not fully capturing the essence of trot due to his young age, and Na Tae-joo struggled with his condition, receiving more encouragement than critique.
No Ji-hoon (노지훈) performed 'Irreversible Time' by Jo Hang-jo, while Choi Soo-ho (최수호) sang 'Hwangseong Old Site' by Lee Ae-ri (이애리수). No Ji-hoon shared a touching personal story about losing his parents within two weeks, which resonated with the audience. The celebrity judging panel remarked on the beauty of his emotional performance, while they suggested that Choi Soo-ho could have better conveyed the historical context of his nearly century-old song.
Kim Junsu and Kang Moon-kyung, who ranked high in the first round, solidified their positions with 'I Can't Find the Cuckoo' by Jo Yong-pil (조용필) and 'Because I'm a Woman' by Shim Soo-bong (심수봉), respectively. Enok captivated viewers with a musical rendition of 'Ok-kyung' by Tae Jin-ah (태진아).
Jin Hae-sung (진해성) performed 'A Piece of Cloud Lying Long' by Na Hoon-a (나훈아), while Kim Soo-chan sang 'Yun Jung-ro Love Song' by Joo Hyun-mi (주현미), and Park Seo-jin delivered a powerful rendition of 'Lost Love' by Tae Jin-ah, earning him high praise for his unexpected vocal prowess.
Hwanhee showcased his individuality with 'Your Name' by Hyun-cheol (현철), Shin Yu performed 'Ball' by Na Hoon-a, and Shin Seung-tae concluded the round with 'Four Beats' by Song Dae-kwan (송대관).
After tallying the scores from the first round, the celebrity judges, public support votes, and the national judging panel, the rankings were established as follows: Kang Moon-kyung, Shin Seung-tae, Hwanhee, Jin Hae-sung, Kim Junsu, Shin Yu, Kim Soo-chan, Park Seo-jin, and Choi Soo-ho.
Unfortunately, Enok, Jaehwa, Na Tae-joo, No Ji-hoon, and Kim Kyung-min found themselves in the elimination zone, but Enok secured the final ticket to the finals through votes from the national judging panel present at the semifinals.
