5 Must-Watch Moments from ‘The Seasons’ Premiere: 성시경 and Friends Light Up the Stage

The Seasons — Sung Si-kyung’s Earphone Boyfriend / Photo: KBS2 capture

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won] KBS2’s music talk show The Seasons — Sung Si-kyung’s Earphone Boyfriend opened its run with a knockout lineup.

The premiere, which aired on the 27th, assembled veteran artists expected to delight music fans: Lee So-ra, YB, Kim Jo-han, Jung Seung-hwan and Kwon Jin-ah, among others.

Sung Si-kyung kicked off the episode in a sleek all-white suit with an opening performance of “Every Moment of You.” He confessed it had been a while since he’d been on TV and said he felt excited, nervous, happy and grateful. He added that he wanted to do well, then cracked a joke about serving as the show’s “gomaek” MC — introducing weekly “gomaek boyfriends” and “gomaek girlfriends” — drawing laughs from the audience.

The first guest segment featured a duet by Kim Jo-han and Jung Seung-hwan of “I Want to Fall in Love.” Kim, who remembers Sung’s debut, surprised the crowd by saying he once heard a relative was going to become a singer. Sung laughed and described their distant family tie, explaining Kim is married into an extended branch of his family. Kim also noted he sang on the chorus of Sung’s debut single “The Road to You,” underscoring a long-standing connection.

Balladeer Jung Seung-hwan delivered an impromptu live rendition of Sung’s “One More Goodbye.” Sung praised him, saying, “You can hear the breath and the emotion clearly — this is what a ballad should be.” Jung returned the compliment, calling Sung a perfect textbook for the craft. Their rapport continued when Jung recalled playing a song for Sung at his house and being floored when Sung changed the chords behind him — a moment that made Jung’s heart race and prompted laughter in the studio.

The show introduced a new segment, “Two People,” and its first guest was original “gomaek girlfriend” Lee So-ra, a surprise that thrilled the audience. Lee and Sung performed a duet of “Blue Inside You,” receiving enthusiastic applause. Lee said she appeared to support her longtime junior Sung on his first time hosting after roughly six years since they last shared a stage.

Sung was effusive in his admiration for Lee throughout the night. “Her songs are so precious,” he said. “Lee So-ra has a unique artistic power — I don’t understand why she stays at home. I hope we get to see her more often.” Lee explained she’s been focusing on true rest and that spending quiet time alone at home — worrying, doing nothing — can also foster strength and creativity.

At that point, Yoon Do-hyun made a surprise appearance, and the trio reminisced about KBS’s classic late-night music programs like Lee So-ra’s Propose and Yoon Do-hyun’s Love Letter. Lee and Yoon revived the familiar banter that warmed the room, and Sung, as a rookie “gomaek” MC, sought their advice, creating a warm senior‑junior dynamic. Lee moved Sung by presenting him with a handwritten letter, and she closed her segment with an emotive performance of “Proposal.”

Yoon then returned to the stage as YB’s frontman, unleashing a powerful rendition of “Tarzan” that showcased the band’s rock spirit. Marking 31 years since their debut, YB reflected on longevity: “Our members have different shortcomings, so we rely on each other bit by bit,” they said, explaining how mutual dependence has kept the band together. “We practice a lot. If you want to enjoy the stage and feel free on it, you can’t skip practice,” Yoon added, highlighting the band’s disciplined work ethic.

As YB’s principal songwriter, Yoon admitted the creative pressure of presenting songs to bandmates: “A song has to pass that internal review to make the album, so I always feel scrutinized.” He framed that tension as part of the process that forges a band. Joking that fans ask them to keep making music “forever” — and that they’ve already been doing it for a long time — he nonetheless voiced sincere affection for their audience, saying he wants to continue in part to preserve fans’ memories.

The evening’s final guest, Kwon Jin-ah, opened with her take on Sung’s “Hee-jae.” She recalled touring with Sung early in her career and said hearing “Hee-jae” back then made her want to sing it properly onstage someday. Sung beamed, saying he was genuinely happy to hear Kwon’s own interpretation rather than an impression of him.

Kwon shared a humorous anecdote about her song “Something’s Wrong,” recounting how she was surprised to hear it used in news coverage about an odd situation. She welcomed any exposure and offered an impromptu live performance that won praise from the audience. Sung lauded her, saying, “The future of our music scene looks bright — I wouldn’t be surprised if a superstar emerges.”

Not ready to end the night, Sung invited Yoon Do-hyun, Kim Jo-han and Jung Seung-hwan back onstage for a collaborative performance of “A Match Made in Heaven,” turning the episode into a celebratory send-off.

The Seasons — Sung Si-kyung’s Earphone Boyfriend airs every Friday at 10 PM.

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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