Global stars rooted in Korea gather to celebrate the nation's grand holiday, Seollal. The KBS 2TV program "Immortal Songs," airing on February 14th, will be presented as the 2026 Seollal special, "Immortal Songs - Global Star Edition." This special features six foreign artists residing in their second hometown, Korea: Sam Hammington, Sayuri, Guzal, Daniel & Takuya, Angelina Danilova, and Leo. They will showcase a variety of performances as diverse as their nationalities.

Especially in this broadcast, a fierce K-pride competition will unfold among those who love Korea even more than Koreans themselves. Sam Hammington, the "veteran broadcaster," heats up the atmosphere by asserting dominance over the juniors. Before his performance, Sam confidently states, "The producers told me I'm in the top ranks." In response, Sayuri, a "second-generation foreign star," directly counters, "Songs must have 'han' (a deep sorrow). I'm the only one here with han." Their tense exchange leads to a tight standoff among all the participants, prompting Sam to react with laughter, saying, "Is this a show where we attack each other?"

MC Lee Chan-won shares school memories identical to those of Leo, who holds Finnish nationality. Leo is a self-proclaimed Korean foreigner who has lived in Korea since about 100 days after birth. He surprises the cast by revealing, "I came to Korea for my first birthday party. I studied abroad three times to learn Finnish." Leo then reminisces, "There were always dalgona and beondegi stands in front of the school when I got off, and there was also the Green Mothers' Association." Lee Chan-won empathizes with Leo's memories, saying, "I experienced the same," which makes MC Kim Jun-hyun laugh.

The lineup of song selections by the cast also draws attention. Sam Hammington chooses "Last Night's Story" by Fire Truck, Sayuri selects "Mother Arirang" by Song Ga-in, and Guzal picks "On Saturday Night" by Son Dam-bi, all elevating the festive spirit. Daniel & Takuya perform Lim Young Woong's "Father," Angelina Danilova presents Younha's "Event Horizon," and Leo delivers Yoon Bok-hee's "Everyone," promising to convey a different kind of emotion from the original songs.

This broadcast commemorates Korea's traditional holiday and offers an opportunity for artists of various nationalities to reexamine Korean music and culture. The stages presented by these global stars are expected to enrich the atmosphere of the Korean holiday. The cast will perform shows blending Korea's tradition and modernity based on their own backgrounds and experiences.

This broadcast serves as an important opportunity to showcase the diversity of K-culture and provides a glimpse into how foreigners living in Korea embrace Korean culture. The passion and competition on stage among the cast are anticipated to bring great enjoyment to viewers.

"Immortal Songs" offers viewers new musical experiences through special broadcasts with various themes every week. This Seollal special continues in that tradition, adding significance by celebrating Korea's traditional holiday. The cast is ready to deliver unforgettable moments to viewers by highlighting their unique personalities and musical colors.