Singer Again 4's No. 37 Earns Shoutout from NCT's Mark, Dubbed 'Monster Rookie'

Contestant No. 37 on JTBC's 'Singer Again 4' has emerged as a rising star, even receiving a shoutout from NCT's Mark for his performance of NCT DREAM's 'Skateboard.'

On the 19th, NCT member Mark shared a short video clip on his official social media. The video featured No. 37's performance of NCT DREAM's song 'Skateboard' from the broadcast of 'Singer Again 4' on the 18th. His ability to freely navigate the rhythm as a vocalist astonished the judges, prompting Mark himself to express his awe with a praying hands emoji, shouting out No. 37 from 'Singer Again 4.'

No. 37 is known as a vocalist with exceptional talent, having previously gained attention for being the first male to be accepted into five top practical music departments at renowned universities, including Seoul Institute of the Arts, Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, Howon University, Hongik University, and Seokyeong University. These institutions are famous for producing musicians active in various fields, such as idols and vocalists.

Living up to the expectations, No. 37 captivated the 'Singer Again 4' judges with his rendition of 'Skateboard.' Judge Lim Jae-beom repeatedly expressed his admiration, stating, "He's so good," and remained captivated throughout the performance. Fellow judges Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, Code Kunst, and lyricist Kim Ina also shone with praise for No. 37's delicate yet outstanding control of dynamics and exceptional vocal skills.

The viewer response has been explosive. An official YouTube clip of the performance posted by JTBC surpassed 700,000 views on the 20th, just one day after its release. Netizens flooded the comments with praise, saying, "He's like Bruno Mars," "It feels like he's skateboarding with his voice," "He pulls off the performance meant for all seven members of NCT DREAM," and "No. 37 is the Lee Mu-jin of 'Singer Again 4.'"

'Singer Again' is a reboot audition program that helps singers who need 'one more chance' to stand before the public again. This year marks its fourth season and airs every Tuesday at 10:30 PM KST.

Netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like, "Wow, No. 37 is amazing! Never seen someone skateboard with their vocals before," "If Mark acknowledged him, that says it all," and "I'll be watching 'Singer Again 4' next season just for No. 37."