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“Sing Again 4”: Korea’s Hidden Gem Stage Returns After Two Years

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“Sing Again 4”: Korea’s Hidden Gem Stage Returns After Two Years
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“Sing Again 4”: Korea’s Hidden Gem Stage Returns After Two Years

This article highlights the enduring appeal of K-content’s music competition format,

showing how Sing Again continues to uncover new talent and reinvent emotional storytelling—

an important benchmark for global producers exploring authenticity-driven, narrative-based reality

formats that resonate beyond simple performance shows.

♦ Fourth Season Return Proves Format Longevity

• JTBC’s Sing Again returns for Season 4 after two years, with CP Hyun-jun Yoon noting “reaching fourth

season is no easy feat”

• Show’s continuation possible because many unknown singers still yearn for this stage opportunity

♦ Record Participation with Enhanced Talent Quality

• Season 4 welcomes Taeyeon as new judge joining Seung-gi Lee (MC), Jae-bum Lim, Jong-shin Yoon,

Ji-young Baek, Eana Kim, Kyuhyun, Haeri Lee, Code Kunst

• Judges unanimously note improved contestant quality with record-high participation

♦ No Age Limit Creates Unique Emotional Narrative

• “Competition for the Nameless” format allows all ages from young dreamers to middle-aged

performers reclaiming abandoned dreams

• Eana Kim highlights special element: Their stiff faces before singing transform into pure boy and girl

expressions after performing

♦ Sincerity Inspires Both Judges and Audiences

• Jae-bum Lim joined despite preparing 40th anniversary concert and 8th album, seeking energy from

contestants’ earnest music

• Taeyeon brings analytical “capital T” judging style, Seung-gi Lee describes lineup as “discovering

treasure ship,” premieres Oct 14 at 10:30 PM

Source

Yonhap News Agency. (2025. 10. 14)

Maeil Business Newspaper. (2025.10.15)

Source

Maeil Business Newspaper