# Kim Yong-bin Beats Rival Seung-tae Shin 100 to 97 in TV Chosun Rematch

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- Published: 2026-10-17T01:12:22.954Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Singer Kim Yong-bin scored 100 points to beat Seung-tae Shin in a rematch on TV Chosun's music show aired October 16.

## Key points

1. Kim Yong-bin scored 100 against Seung-tae Shin's 97 in the rematch.
2. Kim Yong-bin finished with 6 golden stars after an unlucky roulette spin.
3. Cheon Rok-dam took sole lead with 8 golden stars in the same episode.

## What happened in the rematch?

Kim Yong-bin defeated rival Seung-tae Shin in a rematch on TV Chosun's show, according to Newsis. The episode aired October 16 as part of a "Century's Great Singer" special featuring classic Korean songs.

Kim first beat Nam Seung-min by singing Lee Mi-ja's "Woman's Life," scoring 100. He then faced Shin, who sang Na Hoon-a's "Mangmo" and scored 97.

## Who are the singers?

Kim Yong-bin and Seung-tae Shin once competed in the same audition, where Shin placed 4th and Kim placed 5th, a gap of just one point.

## How did the scoring work out?

| Singer | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Yong-bin | Lee Mi-ja's "Woman's Life" | 100 |
| Seung-tae Shin | Na Hoon-a's "Mangmo" | 97 |
| Cheon Rok-dam | Cho Yong-pil's "Bi-ryeon" | 100 |

Kim ended with 6 golden stars after a roulette spin landed on "bust." Cheon later took the lead with 8 golden stars.

## For international fans

The show airs Fridays at 10 p.m. on TV Chosun. Its format pairs singers in head-to-head rounds where the audience and judges score performances, with roulette spins affecting the star count.

## FAQ

### When does the show air?

The show airs every Friday at 10 p.m. on TV Chosun, according to Newsis.

### Who won the rematch?

Kim Yong-bin won the rematch with 100 points against Seung-tae Shin's 97.

### Who leads the show?

After this episode, Cheon Rok-dam held sole lead with 8 golden stars.

## Sources

- [Newsis](https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20261017_0003829873)

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