Singer Hong Ji-yoon posed at a press conference for the MBN survival entertainment show "Active King 3," held on the morning of the 11th at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. "Active King 3" is a national representative selection survival music entertainment program where top-tier active singers from various genres in Korea compete for the Taegeuk mark, going beyond the existing audition that selects the top 7 trot singers.

At the press conference, Hong Ji-yoon revealed the reason she joined the program. She mentioned a fan who was battling cancer, saying, "Recently, one of my fans was fighting cancer and passed away just before the competition, but they voted until the very end. This was the decisive reason I decided to challenge 'Active King'." She added, "I wanted to show a stage of comfort and consolation to those who are physically uncomfortable or unwell."

After winning "Active King 3," Hong Ji-yoon expressed her intention to donate the prize money of 100 million won. She said, "I once said that if I won the previous competition, I wanted to donate the entire prize money. I feel like I have finally completed that unfinished task."

In the live final combined results of "Active King 3," Hong Ji-yoon scored 3,727 points out of a total of 4,000 points, earning the final first place title of "King." The second place was taken by musical actress and singer Cha Ji-yeon, third place by Lee Soo-yeon, fourth by Goo Soo-kyung, fifth by Kang Hye-yeon, sixth by Kim Tae-yeon, and seventh by Solji, completing the top 7.

The top 7 members will represent the nation in the "2026 Korea-Japan King Battle," which will air for the first time on the 14th of next month. Additionally, they will hold a nationwide tour concert starting at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall on the 28th and 29th.

"Active King 3" was conducted amid high competition rates and participation from singers of various genres, and Hong Ji-yoon's victory attracted significant attention. Her intention to donate and her affection for fans served as touching elements of the program.

The program gained great popularity among viewers, with participants' outstanding skills and moving stories becoming a hot topic. Hong Ji-yoon is making positive plans for her future activities and intends to strengthen communication with her fans.

Hong Ji-yoon's victory went beyond a simple competition result, becoming an opportunity to give hope and comfort to many. Her donation and dedication to her fans moved many people, raising expectations for her future endeavors.

The successful conclusion of "Active King 3" is expected to contribute to increased interest in similar programs in the future. Moreover, Hong Ji-yoon plans to further solidify her relationship with fans through various activities going forward.