Bae Ki-sung sings 'Farewell' as hearing loss and grief hit home
Bae Ki-sung opens up on Chosun's Lover about five months of hearing loss, his father's death, and an emotional acapella tribute.
"If it doesn't improve within 6 months, I could be diagnosed with a disability" Bae Ki-sung's confession of hearing loss
Singer Bae Ki-sung has revealed his recent health struggles and family history.
During the 5th-anniversary special 'Chosun's Lover Singing Contest' aired on TV CHOSUN on the 13th, Bae Ki-sung opened up about his hearing loss symptoms that have persisted for five months. He stated that he experiences tinnitus 24 hours a day and currently cannot hear any voices coming from his right side. He even received a diagnosis from his doctor stating that if his hearing does not improve within six months, he could be diagnosed with a disability.
"It weighs heavily on my heart that I cannot show you my best vocal volume or condition," Bae Ki-sung shared. He explained that the sudden hearing loss began during the process of trying for a natural pregnancy, and he showed himself eating restorative foods with his wife to aid his recovery.
News of his father's passing and an acapella rendition of 'Farewell'
Adding to the poignancy, Bae Ki-sung shared that three weeks before the recording, he honestly told his father about his ear condition, only for his father to collapse and be admitted to the intensive care unit the following day. "I should have just said my ears were fine," he expressed with regret.
He then sang Patty Kim's 'Farewell' acapella, pouring his heart into preparing for the final parting with his father. The studio turned into a sea of tears at his plea: "I just wish my father could look at my face one last time." Bae Ki-sung added that his father passed away one week after the recording. He expressed his gratitude to 'Chosun's Lover,' saying, "I am so thankful to 'Chosun's Lover' for giving me the courage to express my feelings toward my father." On this day, Bae Ki-sung sang M4's 'Melody for You' and finished in 2nd place.
Choi Sung-kuk's family takes 1st place... Kim Na-hee announces August wedding
A total of nine teams participated in this 5th-anniversary competition, including Choi Sung-kuk's family, Lee Yong-sik & Won Hyuk, Hong Seok-cheon, Sim Jae-won, Jung Yi-rang, Kim Tae-won, PD Yoon Yong-beom, Kim Na-hee, and Bae Ki-sung.
As a result of the competition, Choi Sung-kuk's family recorded the highest score, taking 1st place and the 10 million won prize. Bae Ki-sung took 2nd place, Kim Tae-won took 3rd, and Kim Na-hee took 4th.
Choi Sung-kuk's family performed 'Maria,' the OST from the movie '200 Pounds Beauty,' for his wife, and singer Yumi joined them on stage to add to the emotion.
Kim Na-hee, who took 4th place, surprised everyone with wedding news immediately after her performance. She revealed that she is scheduled to marry Kim Doyoung, the son of Kim Hak-rae, after their connection grew following a blind date introduced on 'Chosun's Lover' this August. Song Ga-in will perform the congratulatory song, and Lee Chan Won will serve as the MC.
