The photos of the top 9 finalist of 'K-Pop Star', taken just an hour before their first live broadcast began on March 4th, were revealed to the public on March 9th by SBS.

The top 9 finalists Lee Michelle, Park Ji Min, Lee Ha Yi, Kim Na Yoon, Lee Seung Hoon, Park Jae Hyung, Yoon Hyun Sang, Baek Ji Woong, and Baek Ah Yeon are all seen looking tense and nervous as they await their first live broadcast to begin.

While other finalists are adding on final makeup touches and rehearsing their songs, the Lee Ha Yi and Baek Ji Woong displayed a brother-sister-like relationship, capturing the attention of netizens. Baek Ji Woong is seen sitting close next to Lee Ha Yi and glancing at her as she drinks her herbal medicine.

Netizens also noticed power vocalists Lee Michelle and Park Ji Min's drastic change in image, and were surprised to see their new slim figures. The two, who have been known to share the same room at their dorm, have also shared the same workout regiment and diet. Their rigorous workouts have definitely�paid off, for Lee Michelle has lost a total of 7kg!

The producer of 'K-Pop Star' commented, "It seems like the top 9 finalists have become aware of a lot of things after standing on their first live stage performance. Although they feel burdened as it it a live broadcast, they are excited over this new experience and are practicing everday to move onto the next round. We will work harder for the next live broadcast in order to satisfy both the viewers and the judges."

Find out who gets eliminated on this week's live broadcast of 'K-Pop Star' on March 11th at 6:00 p.m. KST!

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