Former idols taking another shot at stardom on Sing Again 2
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Sing Again 2, the second season of the hit competition/survival singing show for unknown or forgotten singers, has shared online some of the first-round performances that didn't make it to air and netizens were especially surprised to recognize Singer #1 (in line with the show's rules, all contestants are anonymous and referred to by numbers).
Singer #1 is of course, former MBLAQ member Thunder (Chundoong).
Chundoong's older sister Sandara Park later posted her thoughts on his appearance to her Instagram stories.
When Chundoong told me he was going on Sing Again, it felt really weird because I'm friends with so many of the judges and I avoided getting in touch with any of them until the taping was over
His scenes were edited out of the broadcast but still, thank you so much to Eana unnie and Heeyeol oppa and Lee Sunhee sunbaenim for their kind words and thank you to Mino for being curious about what kind of music he's doing thes days
And this goes without saying but of course they all put aside their friendships with me to judge fair and square
Dohyun oppa even apologized to meㅋㅋ That's not necessary
It must've been hard to sing and dance Y all by yourself. You practice so much and stay so committed to music, my dongseng and you worked so hard~ Great job~!!! Let's show off the songs and performances you had in mind for the future rounds bit by bit~!!! I'm always cheering for you! Hwaiting!!!
After the astronomical success of Sing Again season 1 (runner-up Lee Mujin has topped Korean music charts), more recognizable faces have appeared on season 2 for another chance at the limelight, including several former idols and k-pop singers.
[Singer #45]
Jung Yooji, musical actress and formerly of EXID's original lineup and Bestie
Though her performance was edited out of the broadcast, #45 advanced past the first round.
Performing in Round 2 (Team vs. Team) with [#19]Hong Eungi, former Produce 101 contestant
Performance starts around 2:30
#19 and #45 received less votes than their competitor team and were eliminated.
[Singer #72]Solo singer NC.A
Performing in Round 2 with [#62]early 2000s singer Ahn Sooji
[Singer #57]Jo Hyunyoung, formerly of Rainbow
Though #57 was initially eliminated, judge Sunmi used her one-time "Super Again" card to save her.
Performing in Round 2 with [#4]Shin Hyunhee, known for the "Oppaya" song
Team 62 x 72 and Team 4 x 57 faced off in Round 2, with 4 and 57 receiving more votes and advancing to the next round.
In Round 3 (Rivals), the duet partners in Round 2 were pitted against each other. #57 performed Lee Seunggi's "The Dream of a Moth" but ultimately received less votes than #4 and was eliminated.
Sources: 싱어게인 전체공개 1 2 3, SPOTV News, JTBC Entertainment 1 2 JTBC Voyage 1 2 3
Which forgotten faves would you like to see get another chance, omona?