Singer Son Tae-jin will take the stage as a special guest at world-renowned soprano Jo Sumi's 40th debut anniversary celebration. The performance is '40th Debut Anniversary Concert Jo Sumi Encore,' recorded at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul.

As Jo Sumi, marking her 40th debut anniversary, has promised a musical connection spanning all generations, the selection of Son Tae-jin as the partner to complete this special moment affirms his standing as a vocalist.

■ A Genre-Spanning Vocalist... The Core Axis of a Generation-Bridging Stage

Son Tae-jin, who has built his own vocal domain by moving freely across classical, crossover, and even trot, plans to leave a vivid impression once again with deeply emotional vocals through special harmony with Jo Sumi on this stage. He intends to position himself as the core axis connecting different backgrounds and generations, adding resonance that transcends genre.

His recent activities also lend weight to this stage. Son Tae-jin successfully wrapped up his nationwide solo concert tour '2026 Son Tae-jin Solo Concert The Maestro,' demonstrating solid command of the stage. Having expanded his presence across radio DJing, music show MCing, drama OST vocals, and more, he has now been invited to a top-tier musician's monumental stage, where his core musical capabilities will be in the spotlight.

■ 'Encore' Recording to Air October 9 on KBS 1TV

The harmony created by Son Tae-jin, who has continually pushed his limits on stage, and Jo Sumi, acclaimed worldwide, is expected to become a meaningful milestone in his musical journey. The 'Encore' recording featuring their collaboration will air on KBS 1TV on October 9.

Meanwhile, Son Tae-jin is holding on to first place in the September Netizens' Awards Broadcasting Grand Prize based on strong voting support. As of the afternoon of the 4th, he is the only star in the category to join the 1000-club.

[This article was written with AI assistance.]