"The Ballad of Us 2" has teased the arrival of a sensational new vocal talent through its second pre-release teaser clip.
Ahead of its premiere on Monday, October 5 at 10 p.m., SBS's "The Ballad of Us 2" released a preview video on September 23 spotlighting a 15-year-old contestant whose rendition of Wheesung's "Can't You" captivated the entire "Top 100 Ears" delegation.
In the released clip, Roy Kim showed high expectations upon seeing the 15-year-old contestant emerge under a single spotlight, remarking, "Fifteen years old? That's the youngest so far." Once the track began, the contestant commanded the entire room from the opening bars with a crystal-clear tone and deep emotional resonance that defied their young age.
As "Can't You" surged toward its emotional climax, the newly joined "Top 100 Ears" panel members Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, and Roy Kim—along with "Variety Team" member Jun Hyun-moo and "Music Team" member Jung Jae-hyung—could not hold back their continuous gasps of awe. Several panel members even rose from their seats before the performance had concluded, showering the stage with cheers and a standing ovation that foreshadowed the birth of another legendary stage.
"The Ballad of Us 2" is a music competition program where classic, beloved ballads embraced across generations are reinterpreted through the fresh musical sensibilities of contestants with an average age of 17.9. This season will feature a diverse lineup of hidden gems, including international contestants and active-duty military personnel, promising an even richer variety of performances.
Showcasing the stages of these raw ballad talents who drew explosive praise from the "Top 100 Ears" panel, "The Ballad of Us 2" premieres on Monday, October 5 at 10 p.m.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
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