Hong Ja took a bold move by selecting Lyn's "Cinema Paradise" in the semifinals of MBN's 'Active King 3.' In the 10th episode aired that day, the stage titled "One Last Chance, Korea-Japan Battle Special Move" was presented. Having ranked 12th in the first round and facing elimination, Hong Ja stepped onto the stage with a heavy heart.

Before going on stage, Hong Ja said, "After seeing my first-round score, I wondered if I was a singer who fell short of expectations," and added, "It was hard to even keep my eyes open while sitting in the waiting room." Under this psychological pressure, Hong Ja chose a song by Lyn. After the song selection was announced, the judges expressed concerns, creating tension. Comments such as "The vocal condition isn't good," "The stage expression looks off," and "Can he sing Lyn's song better than Lyn?" followed.

However, the atmosphere changed dramatically once the performance began. Hong Ja filled the stage with just his voice, without dancers or flashy effects. His sorrowful tone and heartfelt emotional expression captivated the audience. After finishing the performance, Hong Ja closed his eyes and took a deep breath, seemingly overwhelmed with emotion. The audience encouraged his performance with cheers and applause. Among the judges, praise poured in, with remarks like "I don't remember Lyn's voice," and "It was to the point where I couldn't think of the original singer."

Lyn herself commented on Hong Ja's performance, saying, "This is a song I really love, and it was a precious moment to hear Hong Ja sing it," and added, "I hoped the playback would improve, and this time he sang it at a very good tempo. It felt like the time that passed like a film." Seol Woon-do praised, "Hong Ja gave his absolute best performance. It was so intense that I wondered if I could have done the same standing there," and said, "Today's stage was truly the best."

However, Hong Ja's score from the celebrity judging panel in the second round was 298 out of 390 points, a result that contrasted with the positive reviews. This caused a stir in the studio. After coming off the stage, Hong Ja showed a shocked expression and was at a loss for words. He headed to the waiting room with a dark face.

Hong Ja's performance demonstrated his outstanding skills despite the threat of elimination and psychological pressure he faced. However, the judges' scores did not fully reflect his effort and achievement. This situation suggests that the competition results are not determined solely by the performance on stage.

It is uncertain how Hong Ja's future competitions will proceed, but this stage will be recorded as a moment that dramatically revealed his talent and emotions.