Kim Yong Bin halted Chun Gil's Golden Cup streak. On the March 6 broadcast of TV CHOSUN's "Golden Friday" episode 12, 10 trot top stars competed in a death match themed around the representative and life songs of the "Live Queen" Kim Yong-im. The broadcast recorded a 4.7% viewership rating according to Nielsen Korea, with a peak rating reaching 4.8%. This ranked first among daily general programming and cable shows.

The first match was won by Beauty Oh Yoo-jin and Goodness Son Bin Ah. Oh Yoo-jin expressed Kim Yong-im's "Life Like a Floating Weed" with a distinctive emotion and received 99 points from the karaoke master. The original singer Kim Yong-im praised, "You did better than me." Son Bin Ah performed Kim Yong-im's "My Love, Dear" but scored 96 points, so the golden star went to Oh Yoo-jin.

In the second round, True Choo Hyeokjin faced off against Jeong Seo-joo. Jeong Seo-joo performed Kim Yong-im's "Don't Cry, Time" with a lyrical emotion but scored 95 points. Choo Hyeokjin chose Kim Yong-im's "Biikjo" and received a perfect score of 100 points, earning praise from the cast. The biggest showdown of the day was the match between True Kim Yong Bin and the golden star leader Chun Gil.

Kim Yong Bin impressed by performing Choi Sook-ja's "Forsythia Maiden" in a traditional trot style. Beauty Cheon Rok Dam said, "When I didn't know much about trot, I learned a lot by watching Yong-bin. Today, too, Kim Yong Bin showed a stage only they could." Chun Gil performed Kim Yong-im's "Love" with charming stage manners but scored only 95 points. The winner Kim Yong Bin earned the sixth golden star, tying with Chun Gil for first place.

In the fourth round, Goodness Bae Ah-hyun competed against Choi Jae Myeong. Bae Ah-hyun presented a refreshing vocal performance and choreography with Kim Yong-im's "Unprecedented Woman." Choi Jae Myeong chose Kim Yong-im's "Fly Fly Fly," delivering a deep trot sentiment. Kim Yong Bin reacted, "I felt 'han' (deep sorrow) in Jaemyung's stage today." Choi Jae Myeong scored 98 points, surpassing Bae Ah-hyun by 2 points and advanced to face the Megi Singer.

The identity of the Megi Singer was "Human Vitamin" Yoon Soo-hyun. Yoon Soo-hyun showcased her bright energy and solid vocal skills with Kim Yong-im's "Today is the Young Day" but scored 96 points, failing to surpass Choi Jae Myeong. Choi Jae Myeong defeated the Megi Singer, added another golden star, and made a strong impression.

The final fifth round was a showdown between Nam Seung-min and Cheon Rok Dam. Nam Seung-min chose Kim Yong-im's "Thousand-Year Crane," conveying deep emotions. Fellow contestants evaluated it as a "flawless stage," and Nam Seung-min scored 96 points. Cheon Rok Dam performed Jo Mi-mi's "Contact Line" with a charismatic singing style, earning 97 points and winning.

Kim Yong Bin and Chun Gil are tied as joint leaders with 6 stars each, intensifying the Golden Cup competition. Attention is focused on who will become the first winner of the Golden Cup. TV CHOSUN's "Golden Friday" airs every Friday night at 10 PM.