Forestella challenges for 7 consecutive wins in 'Immortal Songs' King of Kings tournament

Forestella is aiming for a massive record of 7 consecutive wins in the KBS2 'Immortal Songs' King of Kings special. In Part 1 of the '2026 King of Kings' airing on the 18th, Forestella teased an overwhelming move that would surpass their existing 6-consecutive-win record. In this competition, a total of 10 talented teams, including Lyn X Jo Jazz, Min Woo-hyuk X Jo Hyung-gyun X Kim Joo-ri, K.Will, Kim Dong-jun X Young Tak, B1A4, Park Seo-jin, Hwang Min Ho X Soo Yeon Lee, Libelante, and Nexz, will clash for the title of 'King of Kings'.

The Boldness of Forestella, Who Volunteered to Go First, Saying "We'll Take the Hit First"

Forestella made a radical decision in the order selection, which determines the flow of the competition. As soon as MC Shin Dong-yup asked if any team wanted to go first, the members raised their hands as if they had been waiting. Regarding the reason for volunteering to be the first performers, which everyone else avoids, Kang Hyung-ho confessed, "I want to take the hit first so I can watch the rest with a comfortable mind."

Libelante's Kim Ji-hoon expressed caution regarding Forestella's choice, saying, "I can feel their ambition for an all-kill victory." Kim Ji-hoon also shared his determination to leave a scratch on Forestella's winning streak. Later, when suggestions poured in for Forestella to take the second slot, the members expressed reluctance, saying, "We also need time to bring out our claws."

Ahn Ye Eun's 'Chang-gwi': A 3-Month Winning Move

Forestella selected Ahn Ye Eun's 'Chang-gwi' for this stage. Bae Doo-hoon explained that this performance is the result of about three months of hard work prepared specifically for the King of Kings special. Cho Min-gyu showed strong confidence, saying, "We will become singers who enchant you."

The reactions from fellow singers watching the stage were also intense. K.Will gave high praise for Go Woo-rim's low notes, calling them a "foul." Min Woo-hyuk also expressed admiration while mentioning Go Woo-rim's facial expressions.

The Secret Information War Between Military Successors Go Woo-rim and Kim Ji-hoon

Amidst the tension of the competition, an unexpected behind-the-scenes story was revealed. Go Woo-rim and Libelante's Kim Ji-hoon are connected as they were immediate successors to each other during their military service. It was revealed that while the two were meeting privately to talk ahead of the King of Kings special, Go Woo-rim had given Kim Ji-hoon a hint about their competition song in advance. Kim Ji-hoon said that telling him the song beforehand was all part of his confidence.

Forestella's Kang Hyung-ho, hearing this news late, made the scene erupt in laughter by saying, "I'll have to purge the spy." This 'Immortal Songs - 2026 King of Kings', considered the biggest event of the first half of the year, will be broadcast over two weeks on the 18th and 25th.

“I'll Have to Purge the Spy” — The Behind-the-Scenes Moment That Burst into Laughter

Laughter erupted on set when it was revealed that the competition song had been shared in advance. It was discovered late that Go Woo-rim had tipped off Libelante's Kim Ji-hoon about the song. Kim Ji-hoon said, “Telling the song in advance was all part of my confidence.”

Upon learning this, Forestella's Kang Hyung-ho joked, “I'll have to purge the spy.”