MBN ‘Nameless Legend- Ranking War of Trot Men’
The MBN audition program ‘Nameless Legend- Ranking War of Trot Men’ (hereafter ‘Nameless Legend’) raised anticipation for the main stage by releasing a pre-release video ahead of the third main round, the ‘National Song Grand Battle’.
Since the 13th, the ‘Nameless Legend’ team has been sequentially unveiling preview clips of episode 8, which will air on the 15th, through its official social media. The latest videos contain parts of overwhelming stages from round 1 of the third main round, the ‘Team Medley Battle,’ where contestants vie for tickets to the semifinals, captivating the eyes and ears of viewers.
In the video released on the 13th, a portion of the ‘Do Not Turn Back’ stage by Team ‘Sing-along Republic,’ led by Lee Chang-min, who finished second in the second main round ‘1-on-1 Death Match,’ was unveiled first. Lee Chang-min and Seongri, who had clashed as rival title contenders in the previous round, joined as a team this time, sending chills from the start with goosebump-inducing harmonies that electrified the venue.
Lee Chang-min, who joked, “Back in the 2AM days, I only moved about twenty steps,” transforms on this stage into a bold ‘dancing machine’ on par with Seongri, presenting a flashy performance that, true to the team name, promises an explosive stage that will turn the site into a concert hall.
Next, the pre-release clip of ‘Sim Kuung-dan’ unveiled on the 14th drew focus with dramatic scenes before and after the stage. During backstage practice, the youngest leader Kim Tae-ung, while trying to lead the team, finally burst into upset tears as practice did not go as intended, stirring sympathy among viewers. Once the main stage began, the situation flipped 180 degrees. The tears from the practice room were gone, and three prodigies showed perfect chemistry to the intro of ‘Bulnabi,’ presenting an adorable razor-sharp group dance. With a unique, innocent charm and a contrastingly robust skill set, they previewed a stage that will hit the hearts of ‘uncle·aunt fans,’ pushing curiosity about the broadcast to a peak.
In episode 8, the ‘Team Medley Battle’ is expected to deliver not only a feast of legendary national songs but also all-time performances born of the intense desire of the contestants. Especially, facing a cruel fate where only 14 out of the 27 survivors who fought their way up through a brutal war will remain, the ‘powerful stage of those who survive’ that the contestants will prove is heating up audience expectations.
Having ranked first in Wednesday entertainment ratings for seven straight weeks, ‘Nameless Legend’ continues to generate buzz as recently released contest songs even dominate the music charts. Videos of the contestants on stage are also posting high view counts, showcasing the power of the ‘nameless uprising,’ while the third main round, the ‘National Song Grand Battle,’ in which they will compete for tickets to the semifinals, will be unveiled on the 15th at 9:40 p.m. on MBN.
