KBS 1TV's flagship long-running program 'National Singing Contest' will be held in Gwangmyeong City, Gyeonggi Province, on August 9. Having visited viewers every Sunday at 12:10 PM for 46 years, the 2,177th episode of 'National Singing Contest' will be held at the Gwangmyeong Citizens' Gymnasium, with a total of 16 teams participating in the main round to create a festive atmosphere.

A rich lineup of guest singers stands out in this Gwangmyeong City episode. Park Hyun-bin will open the stage with 'Expensive Liquor,' followed by Jo Jung-min's 'Glass Wall' and Kim Yu-ra's 'Love Like Squid Ink' to add emotion. Miss Kim's performance of 'Side' will further heat up the venue, and the finale of the stage will be decorated with Bae Il-ho's 'Older Brother.'

The participants' diverse talents are also a highlight. The 'Gwangmyeong Pavarotti,' boasting vocal singing technique and a clear tone, will sing 'Gondre Mandre' and have a special cheering encounter with Park Hyun-bin. In addition, a duo Nanta performance and the stage of the '50-year-old Dancing King,' who perfectly recreated 90s dance, are prepared to deliver vibrant energy that will make viewers forget the summer heat.

Meanwhile, the previous 2,176th episode of 'National Singing Contest' recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 6.1% based on Nielsen Korea, ranking first in viewership in its time slot. This Gwangmyeong City episode is also expected to deliver a thrilling music festival to living rooms across the nation.