‘Our Ballad’ Releases Semi-Final OST! Jeremy Becomes First Eliminated Contestant, TOP 6 Race Remains Unpredictable

The new OST from SBS’s hit audition program ‘Our Ballad’ has been released, garnering significant attention.

The latest release, ‘STORY 09’, features a total of six songs performed during the semi-final round aired on the 18th. These include Jeremy’s ‘ONLY’, Min Soo-hyun’s ‘I Wish It Were Like That Now’, Chun Bum-seok’s ‘To You’, Lim Ji-sung’s ‘Please Don’t Leave My Side’, Choi Eun-bin’s ‘The Last Concert’, and Hong Seung-min’s ‘Lost Child’.

‘Our Ballad’ has solidified its position as the leading audition program, consistently topping Tuesday variety show ratings for nine consecutive weeks. The semi-final round, centered around the ‘Tribute Ballad’ mission, captivated viewers with the contestants' genuine stories and heartfelt voices.

Unfortunately, Jeremy was the first contestant to be eliminated in the semi-finals, intensifying anticipation for the final TOP 6 lineup. Amidst the fierce competition to reach the TOP 6, the contestants delivered touching performances, each infused with their personal sincerity.

Lee Jun-seok presented a stage filled with romantic campus vibes dedicated to his friends, while Jeremy performed a song expressing deep affection for his maternal grandmother. Min Soo-hyun’s performance, a tribute to his father, added to the emotional impact. Chun Bum-seok delivered a profound resonance with just his voice and sincerity, sans piano. Notably, Jeon Hyun-moo praised him extensively, stating, “I was mesmerized by Cheon,” and “It feels like he’s carrying on Kim Kwang-seok’s legacy.”

Lim Ji-sung showcased a fresh and pure charm with a performance dedicated to his future girlfriend, achieving a rare unanimous vote from all judges. Cha Tae-hyun lauded his potential, remarking, “He could become a trendsetter in the ballad scene.” Choi Eun-bin conveyed her gratitude to her friends through a performance filled with delicate emotional expression, leaving the audience deeply moved. Hong Seung-min, demonstrating his dedication to his dreams, received the votes of 142 judges, securing his current top position.

The sincere performances and continuous growth demonstrated by the contestants, with an average age of 18.2, make predicting the TOP 6 a challenging task until the final live broadcast. Attention is focused on which rising star will emerge through ‘Our Ballad’.

Meanwhile, the ‘Our Ballad’ OST is available on various music platforms, and the broadcast airs every Tuesday at 9 PM.

Netizens are reacting strongly to the semi-final performances. Comments include, 'So sad Jeremy got eliminated!', 'Chun Bum-seok's performance was legendary... I thought Kim Kwang-seok himself was singing,' and 'Lim Ji-sung, I'm so excited for your future! I'm a total fan now!'