A Complete Profile Roundup of Our Ballad 2 Participants! Kim So-yeon, Im Ba-da, Heo Chae-min

The stars of the new record who shattered Season 1's highest record right from the first broadcast of SBS's 'Our Ballad 2'! We have perfectly summarized everything for you regarding Shinhwa's Im Bada, Heo Chaemin, and Kim Soyeon—who received 147 votes—from their profiles, song choices, and judges' reactions to the key points to watch.

 

1. The protagonists of the new record with 147 votes! Summary of the key profiles of the trio

For those of you who are busy, I will start by summarizing the key information of the three main characters who set a new record of 147 votes in the first broadcast, making it easy to see at a glance.

Im Bada (18 years old)

Characteristics and Background: Korean-Australian, performed during King Charles III's visit

Round 1 Song Selection: Kim Sung-ho - Kim Sung-ho's Reminiscence

Votes: 147

Heo Chae-min (15 years old)

Characteristics and Background: Rejected casting offers from SM and Starship, brother from a band audition

Round 1 Song Selection: Wheesung - Can't You

Votes: 147

Kim So-yeon (16 years old)

Characteristics and Background: A country girl, a heartbreaking backstory, and a deeply emotional voice

Round 1 Song Selection: Yang Hee-eun - About the Loneliness of Love

Votes: 147

2. Vocal genius from Australia, 18-year-old Im Bada

The first featured artist is Korean-Australian participant Bada Im, who absolutely rocked the stage with her exotic singing style and unrivaled voice!

Age and Background: 18, Korean-Australian

Impressive track record: They are a talented performer who took the stage as a solo artist at the major Australian production 'School Spectacular' for three consecutive years, and even performed their own original songs when King Charles III of the UK visited Australia!

 

Song Selection and Performance: I chose Kim Sung-ho's 'Kim Sung-ho's Reminiscence.' He said it was practically his first time properly singing a song in Korean, but his ability to convey emotion was so perfect it was hard to believe.

Judges' Reaction: Roy Kim highly praised him, saying, “A ballad singer following in the footsteps of seniors Park Jung-hyun and Kim Jo-han has emerged,” while Jung Jae-hyung was left speechless, remarking, “This is exactly the person we have been looking for.” Ultimately, he advanced straight to Round 2 with 147 votes!

3. Heo Chae-min, the 15-year-old "Little Giant" who turned down offers from agencies

The second is Heo Chae-min, who has dominated media coverage with explosive singing ability and star power that are unbelievable for her young age!

Age and Background: 15

Behind the Scenes: It became a hot topic that he received casting offers from none other than SM Entertainment and Starship Entertainment, but rejected them and chose to appear in 'Our Ballad 2'.

 

Song Selection and Stage: I performed the late Wheesung's 'Can't You' with a beautiful yet powerful vocal tone.

Judges' Reaction: As soon as the performance ended, Jung Jae-hyung and Joo Woo-jae jumped up from their seats, and Cha Tae-hyun described them as 'little giants'.

 

Moon Geun-young also repeatedly expressed her admiration, saying, “It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.” Heo Chae-min also tied for first place with 147 votes!

4. Kim So-yeon, the 16-year-old emotional genius who left a true impression

Lastly, it is Kim So-yeon, whose reaction exploded among viewers as soon as the first episode aired, with comments like “A winner has already been announced” and “She’s number one in my heart”!

 

Age and Background: A 16-year-old country girl

Heartbreaking narrative: It is said that after suffering the pain of losing her father last December, she grew up under her grandmother and grandfather, who went out to work every dawn, and has lived with deep loneliness and solitude in her heart.

 

Song Selection and Stage: She sang Yang Hee-eun's 'About the Loneliness of Love.' She poured deep emotion into every single lyric, making it hard to believe she was only 16 years old, and moved the listeners to tears.

 

Judges' Reaction: Jung Jae-hyung commented, “It was beyond shocking; it was chilling,” while Jung Seung-hwan shook his head in amazement, saying, “This is not the level of a singing audition participant.” Numerous judges, including Moon Geun-young, shed tears, and the contestant proudly advanced to Round 2 with 147 votes!

5. Ubala 2 First Episode Review and Key Points to Watch

The average age of the contestants in Season 2 has definitely gotten younger at 17.9! While there are some opinions that the backstory and backstory take up a bit too much space, the general consensus is that the participants' skills are genuine.

 

In particular, Cha Tae-hyun keeps the show grounded without being excessive, and the sensitive Moon Geun-young deeply empathizes with the participants, earning praise for capturing both entertainment value and emotional depth.

 

Whether the final winner will emerge from among the protagonists of the 147-vote legend will be a key point to watch going forward!

6. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. What are the broadcast times and days of the week for 'Our Ballad 2'?

A. It airs on SBS every Monday night at 10 PM! It's the perfect variety show to cure your Monday blues.

 

Q2. What was the highest record in Season 1?

A. The highest record was 146 votes set in Round 1 by Season 1 winner Lee Ye-ji. However, in the first episode of Season 2, participants Im Ba-da, Heo Chae-min, and Kim So-yeon received 147 votes, breaking the record right from the start!

 

Q3. What is the passing score for Round 1?

A. You must receive the votes of more than half of the 150 judges to qualify, and the more votes you receive, the better your chances of advancing to the next round.

 

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