Lee Chan-won will appear on "National Singing Contest" for the first time in two years. KBS1's flagship entertainment program "National Singing Contest" will air the "Incheon Dong-gu Edition" on the 31st, featuring a special congratulatory performance by Lee Chan-won. "National Singing Contest" has been broadcast every Sunday for 45 years and has established itself as the original nationwide participatory audition program.

The previous 2,129th episode recorded a nationwide Nielsen Korea rating of 6.3%, ranking first in its time slot. This figure proves the continuous interest and love from viewers. In the 2,130th episode airing at 12:10 PM on the 31st, 16 teams who advanced to the finals will showcase various performances on the special stage at Dongincheon Station North Square.

Incheon Dong-gu will be launched under the new name "Jemulpo-gu" next year through administrative district reorganization. This broadcast will be the last "National Singing Contest" held as the "Incheon Dong-gu Edition." Along with this, legendary guest singers will appear to enrich the stage. Ryu Ji-kwang will open with "The Same Person," Mai Jin will raise the atmosphere with "Love Recall," Jin Mi-ryeong will passionately sing "I Love You," and Jo Sung-hee will captivate the audience with "Forgiveness."

Lee Chan-won, a trot star who made history as a four-time champion on "National Singing Contest," will deliver an exciting performance with "Flowering Days." About 5,000 spectators will gather on-site, singing along to Lee Chan-won's songs.

The "Incheon Dong-gu Edition" will be composed of a competition blending laughter and emotion. Participants come from diverse backgrounds, including sports dance experts, poppin kings, and dance academy directors, promising passionate talent shows as the "Incheon Dong-gu Dancing King." Additionally, a video letter from a participant in her 60s to her mother suffering from dementia touches many hearts, bringing tears to the eyes of viewers.

This broadcast will mark a historic moment in the history of "National Singing Contest," leaving a deep impression on viewers. Lee Chan-won's appearance further highlights the program's symbolism, and the diverse stories of the participants are expected to move the audience. "National Singing Contest" plans to continue airing, receiving love from the public.