Loen Entertainment clears up Immortal song rumors

Looks like rumors were spreading like wild fire on IU's departure. Hence, here comes Loen!

To recap, IU sang Toy’s ‘Good Person‘ on June 4th’s broadcast, showing off her impressive vocals. However, she unexpectedly placed last after facing stiff competition from the other cast members.

IU to leave Immortal Song 2

IU has been confirmed that she is leaving Immortal Song 2 after the 1st episode

Producer Kwon Said

“IU, Yesung, and Jonghyun will be leaving ‘Immortal Song 2′ due to their personal schedules. IU’s involvement ended with last week’s broadcast, while Yesung and Jonghyun’s participation will be ending with the June 18th broadcast, the third episode.“

IU will be replaced by SECRET’s Song Ji Eun, and that 2PM’s Junsu and F.T. Island’s Lee Hongki were preparing to join the show. It’s been revealed that Junsu and Hongki will be joining the cast in Yesung and Jonghyun’s place.



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I really loved her performance last week and hoped to see more of it =( I guess she has  really too much on her plate. Inkigayo, Kiss and Cry, Immortal song 2 and not to mention all the endless events. Sighhh hope she takes good care of herself. IU FWIGHTING!!

Immortal Song 2

It's out! It's out! The first episode of the immortal song! Check out IU's cover of 'The Good Person' by Toy.

IU voted as likely winner of "Immortal Song 2"

From May 16 until May 22, smartphone portal Jisiklog held a poll asking users to vote for who they think will perform the best on "Immortal Song 2."

I am a Singer 2 wants IU too

Most of the artists that MBC’s producer Shin Jung Soo wants for “I Am A Singer 2” are currently in the KBS 2TV’s “Immortal Song 2” idol lineup.

[Update] Immortal Song 2 Press conference

Update: Included an eng subbed video and photos!

A press conference was held recently to promote Immortal Song 2. Check out the details! =)

On May 16th, KBS’s upcoming variety show, “Immortal Song 2“, held a press conference at the new KBS building with the official line-up in attendance.

Immortal Song 2 schedule

KBS just released the date of one of the briefings for Immortal Classic 2. Take a look!

KBS 'Immortal Classic 2' <Singing hit songs by legends> to hold production briefing

The show featuring Korea's top idols who will sing hit songs by legends of the industry to appeal to a wide range of generations and bring back memories of the past, will be holding a production briefing.

Time: May 16th (Mon), 1PM KST
Venue: KBS new building, 5th floor international meeting room

Important points:
- Photo time (members on the show)
- Interview with everyone (Q & A)

Cast (6 members):
- Changmin, Min, Yesung, Hyorin, Yoseob, IU (*in random order)

Others:
- No separate video interviews by the media
- No seperate in-depth interview

***The production briefing on this day is the first recording session for this program.

(Note: Details intended for the press were omitted in this translation)

Translation: squishyblob @ WeHeartIU
Source: KBS

Hmmm...maybe I should setup a stall selling drinks at KBS's new building. Betcha that it would be packed =)

Why did IU choose 'Immortal Song 2' over 'I am a singer'?

I bet this question must be at the top of everyone's head and here is the answer....

“Diva Girl” IU decided to appear on KBS 2TV new entertainment program “Immortal Music Classics 2”.

IU to appear on "Immortal Song 2"

KBS was coming up with a new singing variety show with an all idol cast titled “Immortal Song 2.” Although a tentative line-up was released earlier, producers have recently confirmed a final six-member line-up.