Chun Gil takes Im Chang-jung’s original key as Chu Hyuk-jin dances back

The vocal lineage of Icheon High School, the musical roots of Im Chang-jung, meets on a single stage.

Chun Gil and Chu Hyuk-jin, both alumni of Icheon High School—the alma mater of singer Im Chang-jung—will engage in a head-to-head showdown on TV CHOSUN's 'Gold-Blooming Friday.' In this episode, the original multi-entertainer Im Chang-jung will appear as the 'Golden Star' to watch the battle between his junior and senior.

Chun Gil's "Retirement-Risk" Challenge: Im Chang-jung's 'The Love I Committed' in Original Key

Chun Gil opened the confrontation. Choosing Im Chang-jung's representative ballad 'The Love I Committed,' Chun Gil threw down a high-stakes challenge, even prepared to face retirement. Im Chang-jung expressed astonishment at the song's difficulty, warning, "If you try to do this live, your career as a singer could be in jeopardy."

In particular, Chun Gil opted for an uncompromising battle in the 'original key.' As soon as the intro began, Im Chang-jung realized the song was in its original key and heightened the tension on set by exclaiming, "You've lost your mind."

Chu Hyuk-jin Fires Back with a Dance Live of 'Dance with the Wolf'

Responding to this, Chu Hyuk-jin selected Im Chang-jung's dance hit 'Dance with the Wolf.' It is a performance that combines non-stop singing with intense choreography. Chu Hyuk-jin went head-to-head with Chun Gil's high-note challenge by delivering a steady dance live performance.

The connection between these two dates back to their school days. Chun Gil nurtured his dream of becoming a singer after witnessing Im Chang-jung performing on the school festival stage during his student years. Chu Hyuk-jin also proved the Icheon High School vocal lineage by sharing memories of his senior, Chun Gil, coming to perform on the school festival stage during his own time at the school.

Who will emerge victorious between Chun Gil's original key high notes and Chu Hyuk-jin's dance live? You can find out on TV CHOSUN's 'Gold-Blooming Friday,' airing on the 17th at 10 PM.