TV CHOSUN's documentary variety show 'Joseon's Lover' held the main round of its three-part special, 'Joseon's Lover Singing Contest,' to celebrate its 5th broadcast anniversary. Nine teams competed fiercely in the main round: Choi Seong-guk's family, Lee Yong-sik & Won-hyuk, Hong Seok-cheon, Shim Jae-won, Jung I-rang, Kim Tae-won, PD Yoon Yong-beom, Kim Na-hee, and Bae Ki-sung.

The event also featured rich special stages, including In-soon-i's 'Dream of a Goose,' the band Boohwal's 'Lonely Night,' Yang Soo-kyung's 'Love Is a Cold Temptation,' and a performance of 'A Whole New World' by musical star couple Kim Hwan-hee and Choi Min-woo.

In the final results, Choi Seong-guk's family received the highest score in the judges' evaluation and took first place. They received a cash prize of 10 million won along with various gifts. Bae Ki-sung placed second, Kim Tae-won third, and Kim Na-hee fourth.

■ Choi Seong-guk's Family Performs 'Maria' for Wife's Dream... Kim Tae-won Moved

Choi Seong-guk's family chose 'Maria,' the OST from the film '200 Pounds Beauty,' for Choi Seong-guk's wife, who once dreamed of becoming a musical actress. Together with singer Yoomi, they delivered a high-note performance that captured the hearts of the judges. Judge Kim Tae-won expressed his emotion, saying, 'My wife probably lived her life with similar thoughts. I should tell her to do what she wants to do.'

■ Bae Ki-sung's Honest Confession About Hearing Loss and Tears for His Father... Father Passes Away One Week After Recording

Bae Ki-sung passionately sang M4's 'Melody for You' alongside Yurisangja's Lee Se-jun. He candidly revealed that he has been experiencing hearing loss for the past five months. He shared that he informed his father about his ear condition three weeks before recording, but the following day his father collapsed and was admitted to the intensive care unit.

Bae Ki-sung said, 'I should have just told him my ears are fine. Since I had to prepare for a farewell with my father, this song came to mind.' He then sang Patty Kim's 'Farewell' a cappella, turning the studio into a sea of tears. He broke down, saying, 'I just wish my father could see my face one last time.' His father passed away one week after the recording. Bae Ki-sung shared his thoughts, saying, 'I am so grateful to Joseon's Lover for giving me the courage to express my feelings about my father.'

■ Kim Na-hee Announces August Wedding... Song Ga-in to Sing Congratulatory Song, Lee Chan-won to MC

Kim Na-hee revealed that after her blind date with Kim Hak-rae's son Kim Dong-young on 'Joseon's Lover,' she met an IT industry worker through an acquaintance's introduction and is set to marry him this August. She dedicated Lee Sun-hee's 'Fate' to her parents, and for the wedding, Song Ga-in plans to sing a congratulatory song while Lee Chan-won will serve as the MC.

■ Stages from Shim Jae-won, Lee Yong-sik & Won-hyuk, and Kim Tae-won, Plus a Surprise Busking Performance

Shim Jae-won dedicated Lin's 'My Destiny' to his aunt Shim Hye-jin, who cared for him in place of his mother. Judge Yang Soo-kyung was brought to tears as she recalled the experience of sending her niece off to be married in the United States. Lee Yong-sik & Won-hyuk chose 'Nam-i-ga,' and the original singer Seo Ji-o made a surprise appearance during the performance, stunning the audience. Kim Tae-won, together with actor Kim Ki-du, presented a musical-style rendition of Kim Kwang-seok's 'I Loved You But,' receiving high praise.

After the main round, the TOP 4 along with eliminated qualifiers Shim Hyung-rae and judge Tae Jin-ah delivered a surprise busking performance, further enlivening the atmosphere. 'Joseon's Lover' airs every Monday at 10:00 PM.