
[Star Daily News=Cheon Seolhwa] Hwang Min-ho, Ahn Yul, Kim Tae-woong, Bin Ye-seo, Kim Yoo-ha, Kim Ye-eun, Choi I-jung, will represent Korea’s top prodigies in the first-ever Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest, share their determined opening statement.
The ‘Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest’, held in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations in 2025, is an unprecedented Korea-Japan music showdown featuring nationally selected prodigies. The showdown will take place over three episodes starting today, involving three stages of intense music battles.
Regarding this, the 7 Korean representative prodigies — Hwang Min-ho, Ahn Yul, Kim Tae-woong, Bin Ye-seo, Kim Yoo-ha, Kim Ye-eun, Choi I-jung — make a bold declaration towards the 7 Japanese prodigies. First, Hwang Min-ho, who appeared waving the Korean flag and leading the Korean prodigies, confidently stated, “‘Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest’! I’m the one destined to be king~”, showcasing a charismatic aura.
The trot genius girl Bin Ye-seo confidently stated, “I will captivate Japan with my national-scale trot skills!” The youngest national gugak prodigy, Choi I-jung, who has been honing her singing skills for just over two years, added a cute fighting spirit, saying, “I will show you my singing that pierces through waterfalls.” Kim Yoo-ha, a multi-talented genius girl set to lead K-POP, lures with a fresh charisma, pointing to her cheek and saying, “The future K-POP number one! That’s me!”
Moreover, Ahn Yul, returning from a trot idol to an idol, raises expectations by showing a much-grown appearance, saying, “I will show you Ahn Yul’s twist charm.” Kim Ye-eun, considered a raw diamond in trot, who swept various singing contests within a year of starting her trot career, declared, “I will leave a strong impression with my abundant talent,” demonstrating her signature deep husky voice. Loyal trot prodigy Kim Tae-woong conveyed his determined fighting spirit, saying, “The spicy taste of trot! I’ll show it to you today,” adding to the burning enthusiasm.
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The Japanese prodigies, in turn, said, “‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’ is famous in Japan, so we really wanted to participate,” proving the unique status of ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’. In anticipation of the main one-on-one national showdown, the Korean and Japanese prodigies are set to have a ‘self-introduction battle’ to evaluate each other. All eyes are on who will score the highest and become the MVP in the ‘self-introduction battle’.
Meanwhile, global Hallyu star Kim Jae-joong makes a surprise appearance at ‘Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest’, astonishing everyone. The unexpected presence of legendary idol Kim Jae-joong, who appeared to recommend a prodigy, was met with enthusiastic cheers. Curiosity peaks as to who the prodigy endorsed with the words, “Singing with an impressively great and beautiful voice.”
The producers stated, “‘Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest’ will deliver unique emotions, tears, and empathy through a fierce competition featuring next-generation leaders responsible for Korea and Japan’s music scenes,” adding, “Though young, their overwhelming stages will bring a new sensation to both the Korean and Japanese music markets.”
Meanwhile, the special episode of ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’ featuring the ‘Korea-Japan Prodigy Singing Contest’ will air on the 3rd (today) at 9:10 PM.

