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On tonight’s episode of \\”Current King of Singers 3,\\” MC Shin Dong-yup<\/strong> is set to deliver high praise for a contestant’s rendition of K-pop legend Na Hoon-a’s<\/strong> hit song. Shin will be particularly impressed by one performer’s take on Na Hoon-a’s \\”Tess Hyung!<\/strong>,\\” exclaiming, \\”The energy in the studio was off the charts! It’s a shame viewers at home can’t fully experience it.\\” He adds, \\”I can’t help but wonder what expression Na Hoon-a would have if he were watching this performance<\/strong>,\\” offering unprecedented acclaim<\/strong> for the stage’s quality and gravitas. The judges join in, playfully inviting Na Hoon-a himself to the show, sending the studio into a frenzy<\/strong>. Viewers are eagerly anticipating which contestant delivered this show-stopping performance of \\”Tess Hyung!\\” In another memorable moment, Shin breaks into uncontrollable laughter when a contestant fires off a rapid, articulate response to a judge’s question, effectively lightening the mood. Fans are curious to know what witty remark could have tickled the famously composed MC.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, after facing harsh criticism in the previous round<\/strong>, Hong Ja<\/strong> and Kang Hye-yeon<\/strong> are gearing up for redemption in the second round of the third match, dubbed the \\”Fate War.\\” Hong Ja, feeling deflated, admits, \\”I really thought I was in trouble,\\” but is determined to showcase her unique talents and earn praise. Kang Hye-yeon, smarting from a significant loss to Hong Ja and finding herself in 13th place, reflects, \\”I think I got too complacent. I feel foolish and angry with myself.\\” She’s resolved to approach her next performance with renewed confidence. All eyes are on these two fan favorites as they pour their hearts into their performances, with viewers wondering if they can clinch those coveted semi-final spots<\/strong>. The production team teases, \\”Tonight’s episode will reveal the final eliminations from the third round and the lineup for the semi-finals, ramping up the excitement. We’re also eager to see who will join Cha Ji-yeon, Geum Jan-di, and Hong Ji-yoon as the MVP of this round.\\”<\/p>\n The show continues to break its own records, with last Tuesday’s episode hitting a peak viewership of 12.5% and a national average of 11.5% (Nielsen Korea). It claimed the top spot across all channels, including major networks, cable, and streaming platforms, cementing its status as a ratings powerhouse. The K-content analysis firm Good Data Corporation reported that the show leaped into the top three for TV-OTT search responses in the last week of January, indicating a surge in buzz. \\”Current King of Singers 3\\” brings together Korea’s top vocalists across various genres in a high-stakes battle for national recognition. Catch the next episode tonight at 9:50 PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MC Shin Dong-yeop praises legendary singer Na Hoon-a after watching a performance on ‘Current King of Song 3’, stirring excitement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2024-0077\/image-6719b50d-286e-48b3-a443-4dbed32ecba7.jpeg","footnotes":""},"categories":[278101],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-246637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"](\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2024-0077\/image-02418e12-67f2-41c8-b902-c9b2491e4a8a.jpeg\")
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