MBN's variety show 'Legendary Men' proved its popularity by recording a peak rating of 4.4% among nationwide paid broadcasting households in its broadcast on the 23rd.

Episode 11, aired that day, was themed 'Festival of Regional Specialties from Across the Eight Provinces.' Stars and rising talents from across the country presented a variety of stages, including the TOP7 (Seongri, Haru, Jang Han-byeol, Hwang Yoon-sung, Jung Yeon-ho, Lee Chang-min, and Iroone), along with Kim Young-ok, Bae A-hyun, Bin Ye-seo, Maria, Onew, Im Do-hyung, Hong Gang-sa, Shin Seung-tae, Kim Sung-min, Seo Ji-oh, Cho Jung-min, Han Ga-reok, Kim Han-yul, and nine trot prodigies.

[Ratings and Buzz] According to Nielsen Korea, this broadcast averaged 3.94% in ratings, with a peak of 4.4% per minute. It also ranked 9th in the non-drama search issue keyword category on the Fundex Chart for the third week of September, compiled by Good Data Corporation, maintaining the top spot among general programming and cable music programs for 11 consecutive weeks.

[Singing Battle with Regional Specialties at Stake] The cast was divided into teams representing Gyeongsang, Gyeonggi, Jeolla, Chungcheong, Seoul, Gangwon, a global team, and a prodigy team, competing in a singing battle with regional specialties at stake.

In the first round, Onew of the global team shared an anecdote about being edited out during his appearance on 'Unknown Legends' and then sang 'Jinttobaegi,' winning his battle against Han Ga-reok.

In the 'Joo Hyun-mi of the Eight Provinces' battle, Jung Yeon-ho and Maria performed a duet of Joo Hyun-mi's 'It Was Really Good,' with Maria taking the win.

In 'The Maknaes of the Eight Provinces,' Bin Ye-seo performed 'Simbwatda Simbwatseo' and Iroone performed 'Love Like Ink,' with Bin Ye-seo winning.

In the 'Sniper of the Eight Provinces' corner, Shin Seung-tae faced off against Seongri and won with 'Hole in My Heart.'

[Prodigy Legends Corner] In the 'Prodigy Legends' corner, six-year-old Lee Ha-rin, seven-year-old Kim Da-gyeom, twelve-year-old Kim Ji-han, eleven-year-old Park Ye-sol, and nine-year-old Park Seung-on each performed, with Park Seung-on taking first place with a performance of 'BAD.'

[Jang Han-byeol's 'Gwigeoraesa' and the Finale Stage] Jang Han-byeol staged a special performance of 'Gwigeoraesa' enhanced with harmonica playing.

Lee Chang-min and Hwang Yoon-sung faced off in the 'Strongest Man of the Eight Provinces' battle, with Lee Chang-min winning with 'Myeongja.'

In the final 'Harmony of the Eight Provinces' stage, Kim Young-ok and Haru performed a duet of 'Thinking of You Whether Sitting or Standing,' drawing applause from the audience. Kim Young-ok explained why she had voted for Haru during 'Unknown Legends,' saying, 'I fell for her because she has a pretty face and sings so cleanly,' and Haru expressed her gratitude, saying, 'It's such an honor.'

Meanwhile, 'Legendary Men' airs every Wednesday at 9:40 p.m.