On the October 19 broadcast of SBS's "The Ballad of Us Season 2" (hereafter "The Ballad of Us 2"), 22-year-old Yoo Hye-ri, who lives in Denmark, made an appearance.
On that day, the "Top 100 Ears" panel—representing listeners with diverse tastes from ballads to groove-driven acts like Zico—expressed concern over Yoo Hye-ri choosing Car, the garden's "My Whole World". They were worried that selecting a song not typically suited for a competition show might work against her.
Contrary to expectations, however, Yoo Hye-ri delivered a performance entirely her own, drawing a storm of applause. Park Kyung-rim sent her an affectionate love call, remarking, "I've completely fallen in love."
Cha TAEHYUN also praised her highly, saying, "Her facial expressions are so varied, and she expresses the song using both her facial expressions and her entire body. Beyond just a singer, she felt like an artist directing the stage. It seems like a genre unique to Hye-ri."
Jung Seung-hwan then drew attention by sharing, "I was worried when I heard she would sing this song. The original is a track that really shines when accompanied by the chorus. Yet somehow, she sang in a way that made every lyric clearly audible. I was shocked because the performance brought out both a ballad interpretation and the original song's groove," adding, "I think Car, the garden would be very pleased if he saw this stage."
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