‘Sing Again 4’ Round 2 Crowns New Contestants Amidst ‘Super Rejection’ Surprises

The intense second round of JTBC’s ‘Sing Again – Unknown Singer War Season 4’ (hereafter ‘Sing Again 4’) concluded, revealing the contestants advancing to the third round.

The episode kicked off with a battle of 2010s hits. Team ‘Cosmos,’ comprising contestants No. 39 and No. 30, delivered a touching rendition of IU’s ‘Love wins all,’ earning a unanimous ‘All Rejection’ and securing their spot in the next round. Judge Kim Ina praised their seamless chemistry, remarking, “It made me think that lovers can indeed become one through a song.”

Meanwhile, team ‘Soulful’ (No. 78 and No. 36), who performed a soulful version of Lee Hi’s ‘Holo,’ unfortunately did not advance.

In the female vocalists’ showdown, team ‘Tetogirls’ (No. 43 and No. 6) impressed with a girl-crush-infused performance of MAMAMOO’s ‘Piano Man,’ receiving 3 ‘Rejections.’ Team ‘Unique Team’ (No. 61 and No. 25) captivated the audience with a harmonious interpretation of My Aunt Mary’s ‘That Time When It Wasn’t Like My Heart,’ garnering 5 ‘Rejections’ and moving to the third round.

Among the male vocalists, team ‘Respond 1988-4457’ (No. 57 and No. 44) delivered a flawless performance of Byun Jin-sub’s ‘All I Can Give You Is Love,’ securing 5 ‘Rejections.’ Team ‘Looks Like Jazz’ (No. 74 and No. 9) reinterpreted Yoo Jae-ha’s ‘The Glorious Days Are Gone’ with a jazz flair but were eliminated.

The 1980s music battle saw team ‘Jjinten’ (No. 55 and No. 72) perform a moving rendition of Nami’s ‘Sad Fate,’ while team ‘Harurara’ (No. 26 and No. 70) offered a fresh take on Poet and Village Chief’s ‘Thorn Tree’ by fusing it with ‘Joseon Pop’ and band sounds. After a fierce competition, contestants No. 55 from ‘Jjinten’ and No. 26 from ‘Harurara’ advanced.

The final 1990s showdown was a legendary match. Team ‘Gamdasal’ (No. 18 and No. 23) tackled Kim Hyun-chul’s ‘Why Are You Doing This?,’ while team ‘Ppdagideul’ (No. 19 and No. 65) chose Kang San-e’s ‘Go Astray.’ ‘Ppdagideul’ emerged victorious with 5 ‘Rejections,’ and No. 18 from ‘Gamdasal’ earned a spot through a ‘Super Rejection.’ Contestant No. 23, though initially eliminated, received a dramatic second chance thanks to judge Lee Hae-ri’s ‘Super Rejection.’

Korean netizens buzzed about the episode, with comments like, “This round was truly legendary,” “I got goosebumps when the ‘Super Rejection’ was used,” and “Already looking forward to next week’s performances.” The unexpected twists and incredible talent have viewers eager for more.