Park Seo-jin vs. Yudai, the strongest big match of the season...Fire rematch of "Korea-Japan Family King's Battle"

Sep 23, 2025

MBN '2025 Korea-Japan Grand Prix' heralded the strongest big match of the season. Park Seo-jin of South Korea and Yudai of Japan will face off with their third rematch, while they have proved their popularity by ranking first in the same time zone for three consecutive weeks. The confrontation between the two, who put their pride on the line as the one and only music national competition organized to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, is drawing keen attention.

In the fourth episode of the "2025 Korea-Japan King of Kings" which will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 23rd, Park Seo-jin and Yudai will face off on a 1-1 solo stage in the second round of the finals.

As TOP1 singers representing both countries, the two are set to receive a total of 10 million views of the stage video they have performed so far, and the last joint stage 'I LOVE YOU' has continued to make headlines, exceeding 500,000 views in less than a week.

In particular, Yudai is trying to avenge its defeat in consecutive preliminary and main matches. He said "The results of the last battle were so disappointing. I'm going to win this time for sure" expressed his determination. Against this, Park Seo-jin also said, `I'll do my best until the end and win"He fired up a formidable desire to win. In the process of determining the first and second positions, a tense war of nerves over 'give up the option' added to the tension.

On stage, Yudai selected X-JAPAN's masterpiece 'Endless Rain' and received a standing ovation, pouring out ultra-high notes that it was difficult for even the original singer to pull off. Park Seo-jin perfectly digested Kim Soo-hee's 'That's Too Much' with her unique appealing vocals and emotional lines, drawing rave reviews that "The king is also the king of the family".

The two, who have built a friendship of the same age as the representatives of Korea and Japan 95s, clashed on the stage with pride as permanent rivals. The production team expressed confidence, saying "It will be the strongest big match of the season"Please watch it until the end"

On the other hand, the fourth episode of the "2025 King of Korea and Japan" will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 23rd.

mj.cho@sportschosun.com