Singer Lee Chan-won took first place on the afternoon of the 1st, his birthday, on MBC's "Show! Music Core." Lee Chan-won performed an emotional live stage with the title track "Somehow Today" from his second full album "Brilliant (燦爛)." On that day, Lee Chan-won scored a total of 7,274 points with his new song "Somehow Today," securing first place on "Show! Music Core."

Lee Chan-won expressed his gratitude to fans, saying, "I never expected this at all. I sincerely thank you and will work hard in my activities." Through the stage of "Somehow Today," he once again proved his live singing skills. With his sweet mid-low tone voice, he conveyed the warm emotions of the song, delivering a rich sound with refreshing vocals harmonized with the band sound. Leaving a strong impression with relaxed gestures and expressions, Lee Chan-won reaffirmed his presence on stage.

Previously, Lee Chan-won was a candidate for first place on "Music Bank," but by taking first place on this "Show! Music Core," he proved his overwhelming popularity. Achieving first place on music shows with his new song "Somehow Today," Lee Chan-won had previously taken first place on both "Music Bank" and MBC's "Show! Music Core" with the title track "Sky Travel" from his mini-album 2 "bright;燦 (Bright;Chan)" last year. This is considered an unusual achievement for a trot singer.

Having taken first place again on "Show! Music Core" this year with the new song "Somehow Today," Lee Chan-won has risen to the ranks of the trendsetters, drawing attention to his future activities. With his second full album "Brilliant (燦爛)," Lee Chan-won became a half-million seller, surpassing 610,000 copies in initial sales. This marks a career high for him.

Lee Chan-won's musical achievements and stage performances show that he holds an important position in the trot genre. Valuing communication with fans, Lee Chan-won plans to continue demonstrating his musical abilities through various activities in the future.