Lee Chan Won’s trot take on Never Ending Story gets him rejected
On KBS2’s Immortal Songs, Lee Chan Won recalls singing Never Ending Story in trot style during middle-school auditions for major agencies.
"Failed Auditions at Top 3 Agencies in Middle School" Lee Chan Won's Humorous Confession
Singer Lee Chan Won shared an episode regarding an audition failure he experienced during his middle school years.
The 763rd episode of KBS 2TV's 'Immortal Songs,' airing at 6:05 PM on the 11th, is presented as the 'Artist Kim Tae Won Special' to commemorate Boohwal's 40th anniversary. During the broadcast, as Jo Jazz sang 'Never Ending Story,' the title track from Boohwal's 8th album, MC Lee Chan Won naturally reminisced about the past.
Lee Chan Won recalled those days, saying, "In my third year of middle school, I used to go around singing this song at auditions for the top 3 agencies." He then revealed the reason for his failure, causing laughter on set, stating, "I sang it in a trot version and got rejected immediately." Lee Chan Won spontaneously reinterpreted 'Never Ending Story' in a trot version on the spot, prompting Kim Shin-ui to express admiration, saying, "Your ability to handle any song in a trot style is unrivaled."
Respect for Kim Tae Won and the Boohwal 40th Anniversary Special Lineup
Lee Chan Won also expressed his respect for Boohwal's leader, Kim Tae Won. He showed his affection as an artist, noting, "When I quietly chew over Kim Tae Won's lyrics, there are times when tears come to my eyes just by reading the words without even hearing the melody."
This 'Boohwal 40th Anniversary: Artist Kim Tae Won Special' features various vocalists reinterpreting masterpieces written and composed by Kim Tae Won. The lineup includes Kang Seung Yoon, Kim Shin-ui, Yuk Jung-wan, Lee Yeji, N.Flying's Lee Seung-hyup and Yoo Hwi-seung, and Jo Jazz, all performing the music of Boohwal. The episode airs this evening, July 11, on KBS 2TV.
