Chung Gil Crowned Second Golden Cup Winner, Aiming for a Third Consecutive Win

Singer Chung Gil celebrated his victory as the winner of the 2nd Golden Cup. On the July 7 broadcast of TV CHOSUN's 'Geumtaneun Friday,' Chung Gil burst into the studio clutching his winner's trophy, leaving the set in fits of laughter.

As Yang Hee-eun's "Evergreen" played in the background, a crown-wearing Chung Gil made an entrance reminiscent of an awards ceremony, hoisting the Golden Cup high. However, instead of pure congratulations, the cast responded with a mix of envy and jealousy. New MC Ahn Sung-hoon joked, "Do the members usually not congratulate people like this? Everyone looks so unhappy," while Kim Seong-ju added, "You may have won the Golden Cup, but it looks like you've lost the people's hearts.""I'm taking the third one too" — Chung Gil's surprising ambition

While sharing the emotions of his win, Chung Gil briefly turned serious. "I am so grateful. When I went home and held the Golden Cup, I sat in deep thought. I reflected on how I have been running solely after gold all this time," he shared. But the touching moment was short-lived. Chung Gil immediately revealed his hunger for the next win, stating, "In times like this, I must not lose my original intention. I'm going to take the third Golden Cup as well."

In response to his remark, Son Bin-ah and Kim Yong-bin quipped, "Some things never change," while Choi Jae-myeong showed his competitive spirit, saying, "Not this time!" Even while moving from the stage to the cast seating, Chung Gil displayed a presence akin to a fan meeting, constantly waving to the audience. This prompted the cast to urge him on, saying, "Hurry up and sit down!" As soon as he sat, Kim Seong-ju and the other cast members swarmed him, quickly snatching away his crown and the Golden Cup. Kim Seong-ju playfully scolded him, saying, "You said you'd borrow it for 10 minutes, so why have you been using it for two hours?" Meanwhile, Chung Gil drew laughter as he looked flustered, trying to fix his disheveled hair after wearing the crown for so long.Park Hyun-bin's 'I'm Sorry' — A showcase of solid live vocals

Immediately after his win, Chung Gil took to the stage after being selected by Cheon Rok-dam. Having become noticeably more relaxed and flirtatious following his Golden Cup win, Chung Gil provoked Cheon Rok-dam before shifting the mood by selecting Park Hyun-bin's "I'm Sorry." Upon hearing the song choice, Park Hyun-bin expressed high expectations, noting that this performance would be a decisive move.

Chung Gil continued the song with a sweet voice that matched the upbeat rhythm. His fellow singers teased him, claiming the lyrics were tailor-made for him. Leveraging his solid live performance skills, Chung Gil effortlessly handled the high notes and boosted the energy of the venue by singing close to the audience. Following his flawless performance, the audience responded with thunderous applause and cheers.