IU, Super Junior’s Yesung, SHINee’s Jonghyun, and B2ST’s Yoseob all announced their withdrawal from the show one after another earlier, citing conflicting schedules.
The show will go on regardless, but for the 3rd episode, the only new face will be SECRET’s Song Ji Eun, who replaces IU. This will be Yesung, Jonghyun,and Yoseob’s final episode before leaving.
“Immortal Song 2″ will have each contestant sing unique covers, just like on “I Am a Singer“, however there will be no eliminations to challenge them. The six castmates will instead battle for pride, as the first place winner will be judged by a 200-member audience. Not only that, but they’ll also receive priceless pointers and tips from the original artists of the songs they cover.
Their mission for this episode was to remake a Boohwal hit song
The crew of “Dalgona” visited Naju, his hometown, and met up with Kikwang’s family members and close friends. Kikwang revealed that he had grown up at his grandma’s house as a child, so producers were able to specially visit his grandma. When asked what Kikwang was like, his grandma replied, “He didn’t listen a lot, but he did listen when you told him something.”
When asked to elaborate, she continued, “When he was little, he did things that he knew would get him in trouble. He listened to you after he would get hit, though.”
Kikwang explained, “I was a curious child but always ended up breaking everything I touched. My grandma and grandpa hit me a lot for that.”
His grandma added, “His dongsengs always listened well, but Kikwang would run away when you tried to discipline him. I would chase him until I caught him.”
Because SECRET member Song Ji Eun is temporarily withdrawing from the show, Jiyoon will be acting as her replacement. PD Kwon Jae Young explained her leave with, “SECRET has Japanese promotions scheduled for July so she was set to leave the show from the start. She will be returning around September once her Japanese promotions are finished.”
The PD then went to explain why the program chose 4minute’s Jiyoon, ”Jun Jiyoon gives the feel of a hidden gem in 4minute.” Because the program aims to dispel the stereotypes surrounding idol singers, the PD felt that Jiyoon was the perfect match as a new addition.
Jiyoon will begin filming for the show on June 27th.
Having greeted fans over the years through drama and film appearances since 2001, this was the first time in Kim Tae Hee’s career that she took to the field to throw the opening pitch, and it was upon request from LG because of her endorsement deal with them and the team.
And Kim Tae Hee was sure one lucky charm as the Twins defeated Wyverns by 8:5.
