'How Do You Play?' Reveals '80s Seoul Music Festival' Judging Criteria: Determined Solely by Judges, No Audience Vote

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'How Do You Play?' Reveals '80s Seoul Music Festival' Judging Criteria: Determined Solely by Judges, No Audience Vote

Jihyun Oh · 20. септембар 2025. 10:30

MBC's entertainment program 'How Do You Play?' has clarified the judging criteria for its upcoming '80s Seoul Music Festival'.

During the broadcast on the 20th, participants revealed their song selections and expressed their preferred performance order. While most contestants wished for mid-show slots, singer Yoon Do-hyun earned applause for stating he had no preference.

The show detailed the official judging process for the festival. Host Yoo Jae-suk explained, "There is a dedicated panel of judges for the Seoul Music Festival, and all award outcomes will be determined by their scores." He further emphasized, "There will be no audience voting or viewer ARS participation," signaling a commitment to a fair evaluation.

It was noted, however, that the Popularity Award voting has already concluded on music streaming platforms.

‘How Do You Play?’ is a flagship variety show that consistently entertains viewers with its diverse project groups and segments. The '80s Seoul Music Festival' specifically is generating buzz for its reinterpretations of iconic 80s hits, evoking nostalgia. The program's quality is further enhanced by the chemistry of its cast led by Yoo Jae-suk and the participation of talented artists.