Amutta Band won the final in ‘Immortal Songs‘.
The 738th episode of ‘Immortal Songs’, which aired on the 3rd, was a ‘New Year’s Project: 2026 Actor Special‘, and brought thrilling emotions to the small screen from the first weekend of the new year in the year of Byeong-oh.
A total of six teams of actors went on stage to celebrate the Year of the Red Horse in 2026, singing rather than acting, showing off their hidden talents and musical talents. Accordingly, it recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 6.6%, ranked first in its time slot, and proved its status as a powerful Saturday entertainment powerhouse even in the new year. (Based on Nielsen Korea)
The first thing called was ‘Band Gill’. Consisting of Kim Min-seok, Lee Da-wit, Kang Seung-ho, and Nam Min-woo, they selected Muse’s ‘Starlight’ to show their firm philosophy and beliefs. In particular, Kim Min-seok dominated the stage with his high-level vocal skills as he was from a singer audition program, and the three members awakened the viewers’ five senses with their solid performances and harmonious harmony. ‘Band Gill’ captivated the masterpiece judges with a perfect chemistry that seemed to have been put together for a long time, despite the fact that it was only 3 months since its debut.
The second stage went to Cha Chung-hwa. Cha Chung-hwa, who went on stage wearing a leather jacket, selected Jaurim’s ‘I’m a Fan’ and showed off her overwhelming singing ability and relaxed stage manners reminiscent of a professional singer. Cha Chung-hwa’s rocking vibe, which swirled toward the latter part of the song, elicited gasps from the masterpiece judges. In addition, Cha Chung-hwa added the actor’s unique expressiveness and radiated an unrivaled presence on stage. Cha Chung-hwa defeated Band Gill and won first place.
The third stage protagonist to compete against Cha Chung-hwa was Noh Min-woo. Minwoo Noh evoked nostalgia for his Trax days and showed the essence of hardcore rock through Runway’s ‘I Lived Without Knowing the World’. Minwoo Noh proved his wide musical spectrum with arrangements that freely move between hard rock and jazz. Previously, Noh Min-woo radiated powerful charisma as he revealed that he had been sharpening his sword for revenge for 10 years since appearing in ‘Immortal Song – Star Meets Star: Fan Meeting Special’ in 2015. However, Cha Chung-hwa secured her second win and maintained her place as the winner.
Next, renowned actor Lee Byung-jun took the stage. Lee Byung-jun sang Johnny Lee’s ‘Hot Goodbye’ passionately on an old-fashioned stage set, creating a musical-like moment. His trademark deep, profound bass dominated the stage from the introduction to the climax. In particular, the narration inserted in the middle of the stage enriched the narrative contained in the song and left a deep lasting impression. Cha Chung-hwa won 3 times in a desperate attempt.
Kim Seul-gi‘s ball was selected for the fifth time. Kim Seul-gi delivered a message of comfort in a clear and elegant tone through Shim Gyu-seon’s ‘Soro’. Kim Seul-gi’s heartfelt song, sung with her eyes closed and full of emotion, conveyed deep emotion. The dancer’s solo dance was added here, completing a picturesque storytelling that moistened the hearts of those watching. Seulgi Kim’s outstanding singing ability was also a standout stage. Kim Seul-gi stopped Cha Chung-hwa’s four-game winning streak and succeeded in winning one.
‘Amutta Band’ performed the last stage. They selected Kim Wan-seon’s ‘The Clown Laughs at Us’ and raised the excitement of the finale to its peak. In particular, along with the brilliant debut of MC Kim Jun-hyeon, who transformed into a drummer, the performances of bassist Hong Gyeong-min, guitarist Jeon In-hyuk, and keyboards Cho Young-soo and Jo Jeong-min attracted attention. Above all, Cha Tae-hyun overwhelmed the audience with his own vocals, completing a sound as full as the gorgeous lineup. Among them, Amutta Band defeated Kim Seul-gi and enjoyed the honor of being the final winner of this special feature.
‘Amutta Band’ enjoyed the joy of being their first ‘Immortal’ winner upon their debut by lifting the trophy handed to them by Seulgi Kim. Above all, this special feature was evaluated as showing off the musical identity of talented actors without hesitation, imprinting their qualities as artists. In particular, two band teams formed by actors, including ‘Band Agami’ and ‘Amutta Band’, made their debut stage through this special event, completing a meaning that went beyond the competition.
Reporter Kim Ji-hye jahye2@edaily.co.kr
