On the 26th, the new variety show "Golden Friday" premiered on TV CHOSUN. This program features the TOP7 from "Mr. Trot 3" and the winners of "Miss Trot 3," with trot legend Kim Yeon-ja appearing as the first "Golden Star," marking the start of the first episode. The participants entered one-on-one death matches based on Kim Yeon-ja's signature and life songs. Amid fierce competition, viewers were captivated by the high-quality performances.

According to Nielsen Korea, "Golden Friday" episode 1 recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 6.2%. The peak rating moment reached 6.9%. This ranks first among variety shows airing at the same time across terrestrial, general programming, and cable channels, first among daily general programming and cable shows, and first among all Friday variety shows. From its first broadcast, "Golden Friday" took the top spot as the strongest Friday variety show, surpassing competing programs.

The most talked-about scene was the "Maggie Singer" round, where three past winners of "Miss & Mister Trot" faced off. Jung Seo-joo from "Miss Trot 3" showcased her fresh charm by singing Kim Yeon-ja's "You Are a Naughty Butterfly." Kim Yeon-ja praised her performance, saying, "Listening to the song reminded me of my twenties." Then, Kim Yong-bin from "Mr. Trot 3" passionately sang Patti Kim's "Love Is Forever," delivering deep emotion. Kim Yeon-ja highly complimented him, saying, "He sang each word with heartfelt emotion, like a painter drawing a picture." Both scored 98 points, resulting in a tie.

At this moment, Yang Ji-eun from "Miss Trot 2," the hidden card and first "Maggie Singer" of "Golden Friday," appeared. Yang Ji-eun performed Kim Yeon-ja's "Beloved One," earning 99 points and winning over the two. Kim Yong-bin humorously expressed his playful resentment to Jung Seo-joo, saying, "Why did you pick me so I couldn't take the golden star?"

In round one, Son Bin-ah was called to the stage by Bae Ah-hyun and flawlessly performed Kim Yeon-ja's "Yeongdong Blues," achieving a perfect score of 100 and becoming the first golden star recipient. In round three, Cheon Rok-dam scored 93 points with Lim Jae-beom's "For You," heating up the atmosphere with "Amor Fati." Oh Yoo-jin scored 91 points and lost to Cheon Rok-dam. In round four, despite Chun-gil scoring 90 points with "Within Ten Minutes," the later performer Nam Seung-min scored 89 points with "Is This True?" creating a dramatic twist.

Chun-gil humorously commented, "There's no need for strong people to compete against each other. Even small fry can win a golden star." The winners of episode one were Son Bin-ah, Cheon Rok-dam, Chun-gil, and Choi Jae-myung. Kim Yeon-ja stated, "The juniors did so well that it made me want to work even harder as a senior." Kim Yong-bin expressed his confident anticipation for the next episode, saying, "Just wait and see next week."

"Golden Friday" captivated home viewers with both delightful performances and moments of laughter and emotion, winning their hearts from the very first broadcast. Attention is focused on how the golden battle among the ten trot stars will continue with their life songs. TV CHOSUN's "Golden Friday" airs every Friday night at 10 PM.