I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)

Mar 17, 2025

 I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)
Kim Jun-hyun (left), Lee Chan-won. Photo courtesy =KBS



Marking its 15th anniversary this year, 『Immortal Songs』 conveyed its bold ambition as KBS's representative music program for longevity.

KBS2 entertainment program 『Immortal Songs』 held its 700th anniversary press conference at KBS' new building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Comedian Kim Joon-hyun, singer Lee Chan-won, producer Park Hyung-geun, producer Kim Hyung-seok, and producer Choi Seung-beom attended the site.

Lee Chan-won commented on how he felt about the 700th anniversary of the 'Immortal Songs', saying, 'I filled it for 14 years, and I've been doing it for 15 years.'Immortal Songs' is a long-lived program following 'National Singing Contest', 'Song Stage', and 'Open Concert'. It is an honor that I did not participate in all 700 episodes, but I am still loved by the people. It's a great luck for me, and I want to work hard until the 800th and 1000th episodes," he said.




Kim Joon-hyun also "It is historic that a program celebrates its 700th anniversary. It is an honor to decorate a small page on the historical site. "I will do my best not to be a victim of the 700th anniversary of the program."

 I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)
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In particular, 'Immortal Songs' is the best musical entertainment program in name and reality, boasting a built-in rating of the same time. In addition to winning the best program award selected by viewers for three consecutive years last year, MC Shin Dong-yup and Lee Chan-won were the grand prize winners of all time.

Lee Chan-won, who won the grand prize at the 2024 KBS Entertainment Awards held last year, was the first to hold the grand prize trophy among the members of 'Mr. Trot'. He said "Jang Min-ho was at the awards ceremony, and the most memorable reaction was Jung Dong-won." Since I'm still a student, when I meet him, he always acts like a naughty boy, but now he treats me like a 'grand prize MC'. Whenever he meets me, he calls me 'Lee Daesang ' with a smile.




 I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)
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Kim Jun-hyun joined as a regular MC of 'Immortal Masterpiece' in 2020 and is active. In particular, despite the suspension of broadcasting activities due to mannerism, he maintained his position as an MC of 『Immortal Songs』 so that he could get a glimpse of his affection for the program.

In response, Kim Jun-hyun recorded "Immortal Songs" every Monday, which was and still is healing. Singers always bring arrangements that seem like they've changed their souls. "It's not even adolescence (when they were experiencing mannerism), but it's when they're almost 10 years old, and I was healed when recording "Immortal Songs"." I sincerely thank the singers who have taken this opportunity to join me."

 I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)
Kim Jun-hyun (left), Lee Chan-won. Photo courtesy =KBS
The 700th special episode of the `Immortal Songs' will be broadcast over two weeks and will be organized under the theme of The Legend of the Seven. Choi Baek-ho, Kim Chang-wan, The Blue, Yoon Jong-shin, YB, Jaurim, and Gummy appear as legends in this special broadcast. In addition, MC Shin Dong-yup, Kim Joon-hyun, and Lee Chan-won prepared a special stage for the 700th episode, raising expectations of prospective viewers.




Producer Park Hyung-geun said, "The three main MCs are preparing a great performance togetherEven though I heard only the compilation, I almost cried as soon as I heard it. The chorus and sessions feature great artists 'permissible stars' (Heo Gak, Shin Yong-jae, Lim Han-byeol)."

Kim Joon-hyun also writes Huh Gak, Shin Yong-jae, and Lim Han-byeol as the chorus. What I'm really thankful for the three of you is that they are willing to participate. They are almost like family. Lee Chan-won said, "There are many stages, and I sometimes sing on TV, but Shin Dong-yup can only be seen in the 700th special episode."

 I want to cast Cho Yong-pil and IU...15th anniversary of immortal masterpiece, set a goal of more than 700 times and 1,000 times (comprehensive)
Kim Jun-hyun (left), Lee Chan-won. Photo courtesy =KBS
While KBS entertainment programs have recently recorded low ratings, Immortal Songs' remains the number one viewer for 109 weeks. Producer Kim mentioned Cho Yong-pil, Seo Tae-ji, and IU as artists he would like to cast in the future. He said, `I want to invite legends who can appeal to the younger generation these days, including the legends and historicalities that represent the older generation"Among them, Cho Yong-pil and Seo Tae-ji are also legends who have been working hard for a long time. I hope IU, who is receiving the most love these days, will also be on the show," he said of the wind. In response, Lee Chan-won also said, `I'm also a fan of IU, and I think I can pick one for about three weeks. I hope you come out later" revealed the wind.

Meanwhile, the 700th special episode of KBS2 Immortal Songs will air at 6:05 p.m. on April 5th and 12th.



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