The second-round competition took place in the fifth episode of SBS audition variety show , which aired on the 21st. This round was structured as a one-on-one survival match, with 26 contestants who scored over 100 votes in the first round advancing. The top qualifiers chose their opponents to compete against.

In the first round, Park Seo-jung, Cheon Beom-seok, and Min Soo-hyun advanced to the third round by defeating Lee Ha-yoon, Hong Seung-min, and Jo Soo-ah, respectively. In this episode's competition, elimination was decided by a margin of just two votes, and a matchup considered the de facto final was arranged. The battle between Lee Ye-ji, who received the highest votes in the first round (146 votes), and third-place Choi Eun-bin (142 votes) took place. Choi Eun-bin defeated Lee Ye-ji to advance to the third round.

In the first match, high school students Kang Ji-yeon and Kim Jae-jun faced off. Kim Jae-jun performed "I Loved Even That Pain" with his distinctive falsetto and showed a strong performance. Kang Ji-yeon led the match by singing "Don't Say It's Not Love" lyrically. The result was 74 to 72 in favor of Kang Ji-yeon.

The second match was between Jung Ji-woong and Lim Ji-sung, who chose "Annie" and "Why Are You Like This," respectively. The final score was 80 to 69, with Lim Ji-sung winning.

In the following match, Lee Ye-ji and Choi Eun-bin competed. Lee Ye-ji selected "Nocturne," while Choi Eun-bin chose "How Can Love Be Like That." The celebrity judging panel favored Lee Ye-ji 5 to 3, but the final score was 91 to 57, resulting in Choi Eun-bin's victory.

This second-round competition attracted great interest from viewers. is a program gaining attention in the variety show scene in the second half of this year, creating a sensation amid the declining popularity of music survival shows. It maintains a high ranking on the global OTT Netflix popularity chart and records stable viewership ratings.

This competition proceeded as a ruthless contest with clear wins and eliminations, without any reprieve for the defeated participants. This format enhanced the program's authenticity and showed contestants challenging their limits. Choi Eun-bin has regained strength through this broadcast and is delivering remarkable music. The power of ballads greatly influences not only viewers but also the participants.

Next week, the final stage for advancing to the third round will be introduced.