8 K-Pop Rappers Prove Their Vocal Abilities in 'King of Masked Singer'

kapanlagi 07 Oct 2020 18:45

Kapanlagi.com - It's common for rappers to excel in rap. But if a rapper is also talented in singing, it will surely surprise netizens, especially their fans. Like the following rappers who appeared on the program KING OF MASKED SINGER to showcase their singing talents. They are very multitalented, and their appearance on the show shocked the audience.

Who are they? Let's find out together!

1. Bobby iKON

Bobby, a rapper who is also a member of the boy group iKON from YG Entertainment, surprised the viewers of KING OF MASKED SINGER. His participation as the 'Baby Octopus Prince' in the show was to showcase his singing abilities. Proven by his powerful voice, he amazed the audience by singing the song I Must Have Loved You with the masked contestant 'Stingray'. Although he lost by 17 points to his opponent, Bobby, who sang the song Like The Salmon that Swim Against the River Current before finally revealing his mask, successfully caused a sensation among the viewers. He even admitted that he prefers singing over rapping and will work hard to improve his singing abilities.

2. VIINI (Kwon Hyunbin)

VIINI or Kwon Hyunbin, a soloist who is also a former lead rapper of JBJ, has also been a contestant on KING OF MASKED SINGER. He appeared as 'Father In Law' who dueted with 'Husband Kim' through the song Hareem - One Love Forgotten with Another Love. During his participation in the show, Kwon Hyunbin admitted that he was very nervous to the point of taking off his mask before the MC gave him a signal to do so. Hyunbin also said that he was very nervous because he had to sing in front of many people, and he was also worried about being judged. However, this idol who made his solo debut under the name VIINI wants to appear confident and grateful that everyone is listening to his singing.

3. Simon Dominic

Simon Dominic is famous as a rapper and also the co-CEO of the hip-hop agency AOMG. But who would have thought, this man born in 1984 also has good singing ability. He participated in the show KING OF MASKED SINGER as 'Fashion People Scarecrow' and dueted with another masked contestant 'Girls Romantic Cosmos' through the song Because It's You. Although he didn't advance to the next round, Simon's appearance surprised his viewers. Because besides being good at rapping, he is also skilled at singing.

4. Woo Wonjae AOMG

AOMG rapper, Woo Wonjae, also unexpectedly appeared on KING OF MASKED SINGER and showed his singing ability. The man who once participated in the survival rap show SHOW ME THE MONEY 6 performed with the mask 'Starking'. He impressed the audience with his beautiful voice.

5. Changbin Stray Kids

Episode KING OF MASKED SINGER which aired on June 28, 2020, once again caught the public's attention due to the appearance of an idol rapper from a well-known agency, JYP. The idol rapper appeared as 'Private' and duetted with his opponent 'Sergeant' singing a hip hop song by Buga Kingz - Tic Tac Toe. Unfortunately, the rapper with the 'Private' mask could not proceed to the next round and performed again singing the song Tomorrow. When he removed his mask to reveal his identity, it turned out to be the main rapper of the boy group Stray Kids, Changbin. This idol stated that he didn't have the chance to showcase his vocal skills due to his position in the group as a rapper and he will show a more relaxed side of himself at another time.

6. Dongwoo INFINITE

Dongwoo appeared on KING OF MASKED SINGER as 'Knight of the Razor'. The idol known for his rap and dance skills showcased his talent in singing. He advanced to the second round and performed a song by Cho Yong Pil - Reunion in Memory. Unfortunately, he lost in the voting and revealed his identity as the rapper from INFINITE, Dongwoo. He revealed his reason for participating in this show, Dongwoo wanted to change people's perception that he is not only skilled in rap. This man, born in 1990, also stated that he wants to continue showing his good side to the public.

7. Joohoney MONSTA X

The appearance of Joohoney surprised the viewers of KING OF MASKED SINGER. As the main rapper of MONSTA X, he sang the songs Brown Eyes - Been Already a Year and Lee Jung - Look At Me, showcasing his strong vocals and ability to switch from singing to rapping. He stated that he wants to become a good all-rounder in rap, singing, and music production. He also added that his goal is to become a musician like Michael Jackson.

8. WOODZ (Cho Seungyoun)

Multitalented rapper, singer, and producer Cho Seungyoun, who was previously a member of the boy groups UNIQ and X1, appeared on the show KING OF MASKED SINGER as '3 Go'. In the second round, this soloist, who promotes himself under the name WOODZ, sang Yada - Already Sad Love. Unfortunately, he couldn't proceed to the next round and revealed his identity by removing his mask. Seungyoun mentioned that Yugyeom of GOT7 and Kim Wooseok encouraged him to participate in this show and gave him courage.