Singer Hong Ja left a deep impression with a heartfelt performance dedicated to fans. On the 10th, the final episode of MBN's "Active King 3" featured the last final match where the 3rd generation king and the top 7 national representatives for the 2026 Korea-Japan competition were decided. The final match was set as the "Song of the Active" stage, the last song performed on the program and the ultimate showdown determining the birth of the 3rd generation king.

On that day, Hong Ja chose the song "You Are Beautiful." Sharing a special story behind the song, Hong Ja said, "About five years ago, a fan was sick. At that time, I wondered what I could do for the fan and ended up singing this song for them." Expressing affection for the fans, Hong Ja said, "At some point, I looked around and realized that the audience enjoying my songs were all about the age of my parents. So, I think of all the audience members as my mom and dad."

On stage, Hong Ja delivered the song with a uniquely poignant tone. As warm lyrics like "No one can shine brighter than you" and "Your current self is beautiful because it is you" continued, the participants could not hide their emotions. The participants watching the stage showed expressions of being moved, saying, "My heart feels warm," and "It feels like words spoken to us."

After the performance, Lyn said, "The last song by Hong Ja is a song that gives strength to themselves and much comfort to us listeners," and added, "I listened to this song very comfortably today. Thank you for your hard work." Seol Woon-do, reviewing Hong Ja's past history, said, "Hong Ja seems to have struggled every year. When I think about how hard it must have been, I feel sorry thinking that our words might have caused pain to Hong Ja's heart. Thank you for your hard work," offering support.

However, the scores revealed after the stage were shocking. In the celebrity judging panel scores, Hong Ja received a highest score of 93 and a lowest score of 30. Lee Ji-hye could not hide her shock, asking, "Who gave 30 points?" Despite the extreme score gap, Hong Ja showed a bright demeanor. Making a V sign symbolizing the number 2, which is their text voting number, Hong Ja greeted, "Thank you for your hard work. Thank you."

This final match attracted great attention due to Hong Ja's emotional performance and the extreme score gap. Hong Ja's stage, which showed a deep bond with fans, moved many people, but the imbalance in scores sparked controversy. Hong Ja emphasized the importance of communication with fans and expressed a desire to offer comfort through their music.

The results of the final match are expected to influence Hong Ja's future activities. Through this stage, Hong Ja strengthened their relationship with fans and raised expectations for future musical activities. Fans were deeply moved by Hong Ja's music and sincere message, paying close attention to their future path.

Hong Ja's stage in the final match will be recorded as an important moment showing a deep bond between the artist and fans beyond a simple competition. Hong Ja is expected to continue their activities based on this sincerity.