Actor Gong Yoo shared a warm message of support for Contestant No. 18 on JTBC’s 'Singer Again 4,' who recently performed while in a wheelchair.
On October 22, Gong Yoo took to social media to express his emotions after watching the contestant’s moving performance. He wrote, “I was surprised three times while watching. I once met this person, so hearing about the unfortunate accident and listening to her heartfelt rendition of "Truly" really struck me… Impression made! I’m cheering for you.”
In the episode that aired on October 21, Contestant No. 18 delivered a powerful performance of Kim Kwang Jin’s “Truly” and received an “All Again” from every judge, a rare full vote of approval.
During her interview, she revealed the heartbreaking story behind her performance. “After passing the preliminary round, I was preparing for the main competition when I was hit by a 1-ton truck. When I came to, I was pinned underneath it, and by the time the driver stopped, six parts of my spine were fractured,” she recalled. “But I was grateful that my voice and arms, the parts I use to sing and play guitar, were unharmed. I thought, ‘There are still songs I need to sing,’ so I began rehabilitation training just a week ago.”
She also shared a touching memory of having met Gong Yoo briefly while recording 'The Trunk' OST. “I hesitated to apply because I wasn’t confident, but I once met Gong Yoo while singing for 'The Trunk' OST. He told me he was a fan of 'Singer Again,' so I thought, ‘If I go on that stage, maybe I’ll leave an impression.’”
After the broadcast, Gong Yoo responded by posting a supportive message along with a screenshot of the “Savior” OST from the Netflix series 'The Trunk,' in which he stars. He added, “I really loved this song.”
Gong Yoo’s heartfelt encouragement has touched many viewers who praised both the actor’s kindness and the contestant’s courage and determination.
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