Singer Lee Ye-jun won first place in the second "Match Battle" on MBC's variety show "1st Place" and received his first trophy.

On the episode aired on the 15th, Lee Ye-jun received a bye advantage as the first-place winner of last week's "Lineup Battle." He expressed confidence, saying, "I really wanted the trophy, so I prepared with determination. So, anyone come at me."

In the final match, Lee Ye-jun faced Kim Ki-tae and performed Psy's "Place to Lean On." Wearing a neat gray suit and sitting on a chair, Lee Ye-jun began singing, conveying comfort to the audience with his warm tone. From the second verse, he stood up and heightened the emotion, captivating the audience with explosive high notes during the highlight section. The MC, panelists, and audience shed tears, as Lee Ye-jun offered everyone a "Place to Lean On" with his voice alone.

After the performance, the venue was filled with praise such as "He's so good" and "Unbelievable." His opponent Kim Ki-tae commented, "Lee Ye-jun now really looks like AI. He's so perfect with not a single mistake." Sangwon from Alphadrive One, who attended as a panelist, shed tears, and Greer applauded, saying, "I've been to many competition shows, but Lee Ye-jun's stage was the best I've ever heard. He seems to be the best singer."

As a result of the match, Lee Ye-jun defeated Kim Ki-tae, won the first-place trophy, and became the owner of the final "Ultimate Battle" ticket. Lee Ye-jun shared his thoughts, saying, "I have never received a trophy or medal in my life. I'm even more grateful because this is my only trophy."

Meanwhile, Lee Ye-jun's "Place to Lean On" will be released on various online music sites starting at noon on the 16th.

[Source=Provided by HNS HQ]