The MBN program “무명전설-트롯 사내들의 서열전쟁 (Unknown Legend: Trot Men’s Rank War)” (abbreviated “무명전설”) will finally reveal the identities of the 18 challengers hidden behind masks. Under even stricter rules, “무명전설” will unfold, promising the emergence of unpredictable drama.
In the third episode of “무명전설,” airing on March 11 at 21:40, the identities of the famous challengers occupying the 4th and 5th floors will be revealed, following the performances of the anonymous challengers on the 1st through 3rd floors in the first two episodes. Scenes worthy of their notoriety will once again shake up the competition hierarchy.
Every on-stage identity reveal sparks surprise and exclamations. Already well-known challengers, such as singers who declined other auditions, actors with over ten million viewers, the “Karaoke President,” and refreshing original idols, appear one after another, leaving the anonymous participants astonished. Among them, one could hear sighs like: “I hoped they wouldn’t appear…”, and the studio vibrated with palpable tension, causing genuine collective panic.
Among these famous challengers, a veteran singer with 36 years of experience appears for the first time on an audition program, shaking the studio once again. In an impressive moment where even professionals stand, this renowned challenger says: “Today, there’s no room for established singers” and declares: “I wanted to take on this challenge to remain eternally active.” His performance elicited reactions from everyone: “How can anyone just sit and listen to that?”, demonstrating his mastery and experience.
Not only do famous challengers who have left their mark on trot appear, but also singers from other genres, driven by the same determination as the anonymous challengers. Opera, rock, and ballad artists venture into trot to reaffirm their names, and their strong command of the genre surprises even professionals. The appearance of these new trot scenes promises to break musical boundaries. Moreover, TOP PRO member IVY burst into tears when a former colleague active 20 years ago took the stage, leaving the mystery of his identity and performance lingering.
Another renowned challenger, who previously reached 5th place on an audition show, said: “After receiving great love, I realized it was fleeting, and I felt even weaker.” Questioning: “Am I worthy of this love?”, he ultimately joined “무명전설” after losing 23 kg and with renewed determination.
On March 10, a pre-broadcast clip revealed the performance of the “1st ambassador” from an audition program, and the desperate performances of other experienced challengers returning after burn-out or hiatus are also expected. One participant, who had declared having participated in five auditions, said: “Every time, I never reached the finals and was eliminated; I even thought about giving up on the dream of being a singer and trying another profession.” His stage, prepared with renewed determination, is generating high anticipation.
Starting with the “유명 선발전,” a new rule will be applied and the evaluation system will change drastically. Unlike “무명전설,” which was based on absolute evaluation, rankings will now be determined by a combination of professional scores and relative evaluation, promising an even more ruthless competition. With public votes as a variable factor, unexpected surprises are anticipated, and everyone is wondering which famous challengers will survive.
The first two episodes, highlighting the appearance of new faces and the rediscovery of anonymous singers, opened new paths in the saturated trot market. “무명전설” recorded a peak viewership of 8.9% for the second episode and ranked first in entertainment on Wednesdays for two consecutive weeks, confirming its growing popularity.
The third episode of “무명전설,” airing on March 11 at 21:40 KST on MBN, will reveal the famous singers on the 4th and 5th floors, promising once again to shake up the competition hierarchy.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: MBN
