Son Seung-yeon emerged atop the first ranking round of MBC's '1등들', taking 255 votes.
On April 5, MBC aired '1등들' and revealed the results of the first ranking round. Kim Ki-tae had been leading during the mid-count, but viewers were left wondering whether the final tally would shift.
Ulala Session and Baek Cheong-gang failed to secure at least half the votes and were eliminated from the next stage.
Son Seung-yeon claimed first place in the final tally with 255 votes for her rendition of Ha Dong-kyun's \"From Mark.\" She delivered not only impressive vocal control but also precise microphone technique, creating a surround-like sonic effect on stage.
Heo Gak finished second, trailing the winner by only two votes, while Kim Ki-tae placed third with 237 votes. Heo Gak appeared visibly stunned by his result.
