Huh Gak, DK, and Lim Han-byul Raid a Suwon Karaoke Room... "The Era of Vocalists Will Return"

Singers Huh Gak, DK, and Lim Han-byul have been revealed visiting a karaoke room located in Suwon to engage in singing battles and conversation. In the Suwon episode of "On the Way to Sing Season 2" uploaded to Lim Han-byul's YouTube channel, the cast members move between karaoke rooms for competitions and engage in sincere conversations about the current status of vocalists.

Karaoke Battles and Teasing a Remake of 'Don't Be Happy'

In the video, the cast members moved from room to room, engaging in singing battles. Huh Gak led the atmosphere of the scene by singing "Happy Me," while DK sang "Already Sad Love." In particular, DK sang "Don't Be Happy," a song he is currently preparing to remake, expressing his determination for the remake by mentioning the difficulty of the song.

In the subsequent stages, the cast members continued to sing ballad masterpieces such as "You Bring Me to Tears." According to the video description, the cast members showcased songs such as "Don't Be Happy," "You Bring Me to Tears," and "Without Fail" in succession.

"In an Idol-Centered Market, the Timing for Traditional Vocalists Will Come"

After finishing their songs, the cast members moved to a different spot to have an in-depth conversation about ballads. Huh Gak, Lim Han-byul, and DK exchanged opinions on the recent trends in the K-pop market and the position of vocalists. Huh Gak pointed out the current situation, saying, "These days, if you are a little handsome, you immediately pivot toward the idol side," and "It seems like there are fewer kids who want to sing compared to the past."

Lim Han-byul diagnosed the current market trend as "a period where vocalists cannot exert much influence because it is the idol market," but predicted that "a generation that competes with traditional vocal ability will also return like a waterwheel." Huh Gak also mentioned the future of vocalists, saying, "If this is a generation where singer-songwriters are in the spotlight, when the timing aligns, (traditional vocals) could take over the market."

Artists They Are Watching and Vocal Mechanisms

The cast members also mentioned singers they are keeping an eye on. Lim Han-byul mentioned the singer HAEWON, whom he expressed interest in performing a duet with in a past interview, and Huh Gak chose Jeon Sang-geun as an artist he is watching. Furthermore, they continued their conversation regarding the importance of 'details' and 'vocal mechanisms' that differ from ordinary people when singing as a singer.