'Emotion artisan' Jung In laid out her intentions ahead of appearing on 'Hidden Singer 8.'
On the 31st, when JTBC premieres 'Hidden Singer 8,' Jung In — the soulful vocalist whose singular tone has produced numerous standout songs — will appear as the episode's original singer.
Jung In has won fans with her signature emotional delivery and rich timbre on tracks like \"Uphill Road,\" \"Rainy Season,\" and \"I Hate You.\" Her voice is so distinctive that listeners often recognize it within a second; people frequently tell her her tone is like a fingerprint. Confident ahead of the show, she said, \"Of course they'll guess my voice,\" and even declared, \"If people can't guess my voice, I'll quit music.\"
But events played out differently. When she tried to reproduce her own technique, she froze and admitted, \"This isn't it.\" She even wondered aloud, \"What does it mean to sing like me?\" and at one point worried, \"I think I might get eliminated,\" which sent the interview room into laughter.
She added that she hopes 'Hidden Singer' will ultimately help reinforce her originality. Given how beloved her one-of-a-kind tone is, viewers are curious whether an impersonator can perfectly recreate it.
Producers described Jung In as one of Korea's leading R&B and soul vocalists and noted that many people attempt playful impressions of her voice. While impressions are common, few have fully captured her emotional nuance and expressive range. They urged viewers to look forward to performances by mimic singers who closely mirror both her timbre and musicality on this episode of 'Hidden Singer 8.'
'Hidden Singer 8' premieres that night at 8:50 p.m. KST.
