
In the 6th episode of TV CHOSUN's "Golden Friday," which aired on the 30th of last month, Yoon Soo-il, celebrating his 50th anniversary since debut, appeared as the "Golden Star." On this day, Yoon Soo-il opened the stage with his mega-hit song "Apartment," leading a chorus with 10 trot top stars. Yoon Soo-il drew enthusiastic reactions from the audience with his unwavering vocal skills and sophisticated stage manners. This broadcast recorded a 4.8% viewership rating based on Nielsen Korea, with a peak rating of 5.4%. This marked the 6th consecutive week of ranking first in daily comprehensive and cable ratings.
The competition among trot stars was fierce again that day. The leading group, Son Bin Ah, Bae Ah-hyun, and Chun Gil, formed a tie at the top with 4 golden stars each, while Choi Jae Myeong, Nam Seung-min, and Choo Hyeokjin recorded the lowest score with zero golden stars. They competed to escape the last place. In the first match, Son Bin Ah faced Choi Jae Myeong. Son Bin Ah attracted attention with a changed appearance after recently losing 7kg. He performed Yoon Soo-il's "Memory" and scored 93 points, which was lower than expected. Choi Jae Myeong also chose Yoon Soo-il's "Don't Leave," scoring the same 93 points, ending the match in a draw.
In the first-ever showdown between Jin (True) Jung Seo-joo and Seon (Good) Bae Ah-hyun on "Golden Friday," a clear score difference appeared. Bae Ah-hyun selected Yoon Soo-il's "Taehwa River Ballad" and overwhelmed the audience with excellent pitch bending technique. However, Bae Ah-hyun's score was only 93 points. On the other hand, Jung Seo-joo chose "Wanderer" and scored a perfect 100 points, surpassing Bae Ah-hyun and earning 4 golden stars.
The match between Kim Yong Bin and Nam Seung-min also drew attention. Kim Yong Bin chose Bae Ho's "Returning to Samgakji" and scored 97 points, while Nam Seung-min performed Yoon Soo-il's "Terminal," receiving 99 points and successfully overtaking. Kim Yong Bin promised, "If I get 100 points, I'll give one of my golden stars," but narrowly kept the star.
In the match between Chun Gil and Choo Hyeokjin, Chun Gil selected Yoon Soo-il's "Stranger" and scored 98 points. Chun Gil designated Choo Hyeokjin as the last performer, and Choo Hyeokjin performed "I Won't Only Love" and scored 91 points, losing the match. Bae Ki-sung made a surprise appearance, choosing Yoon Soo-il's "Second Hometown," but scored 96 points, falling short of Chun Gil.
In the final match, Cheon Rok Dam faced Oh Yoo-jin. Cheon Rok Dam performed Yoon Soo-il's "I Believed" and scored 92 points, while Oh Yoo-jin scored 96 points with "Enchanting Confession," winning the match. Currently, only one person who collects 7 golden stars can claim the Golden Cup of "Golden Friday." As the competition intensifies, attention is focused on who will be the first to achieve 7 golden stars.
TV CHOSUN's "Golden Friday" airs every Friday night at 10 PM.



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