Han Roy wins Death Match against Park Ye-seung on Our Ballad 2

Han Roy secured advancement to the next round of SBS's 'Our Ballad 2' after defeating Park Ye-seung in a Death Match with 91 votes to 19.

The so-called "Death Match" between Han Roy and Park Ye-seung on SBS's 'Our Ballad 2' concluded with a victory for Han Roy. Both contestants have been notable performers throughout Seasons 1 and 2, and this confrontation generated tension comparable to a final round.

Han Roy sings of his life, filling the space with immersion

Han Roy, who took the stage first, continued his singing accompanied by guitar playing. He performed with all his might, as if not wanting to miss a single word of the lyrics. Observing the performance, Roy Kim evaluated Han Roy, stating, "It felt like a person singing about his own life," and added, "The power that the space holds at the moment he sings is very great." Mentioning the power of Han Roy's voice, Roy Kim expressed expectation that more people will encounter his music in the future. Roy Kim further offered encouragement, noting that not all singers know their own voice from the start, so Han Roy should find his voice over a long period of time and follow his path diligently without being discouraged.

Park Ye-seung's 'monstrous' vocals deliver a stage that exceeded concerns

Park Ye-seung, who followed on stage, presented a song infused with his own way of speaking and life. While there were concerns among the production staff and cast regarding whether Park Ye-seung could naturally handle the emotional lines of the song, the atmosphere shifted once the stage began. After watching Park Ye-seung's performance, Roy Kim marveled at his vocal capability, saying, "It is a monstrous vocal that exceeds my worries. It is scary to think how he might change." As a contestant who has recorded first place across Seasons 1 and 2, Park Ye-seung proved his overwhelming singing ability once again during this performance.

91 to 19: A fierce battle decided by Han Roy's victory

Voting took place after the performances of both contestants. Roy Kim designated Han Roy as his final choice. Following the voting results, Han Roy secured advancement to the next round by obtaining a total of 91 votes, surpassing Park Ye-seung, who received 19 votes. Upon clinching the victory, Han Roy shared his thoughts on the unexpected result, saying, "It feels like an undeserved festival." Han Roy will serve as the representative in the next round.

Source: SBS (YouTube)