'Hoonakon' Na Hoon-a, No Replay but 'Special Broadcast' Available... Overwhelming No.1 in Ratings

Photo by Na Hoon-a concert poster

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] Singer Na Hoon-a’s overwhelming and spectacular Chuseok non-face-to-face performance recorded a viewership rating of 29%, ranking first in overall terrestrial viewership ratings on the first day of the Chuseok holiday.

The KBS broadcast "Korea Again Na Hoon-a" aired that day lasted an impressive 2 hours and 40 minutes without commercials. Divided into three parts, the performance featured ships, trains, dragons, and fire, each representing the themes of hometown, love, and life.

After singing the new song "Tess-hyung," he said, “I asked (Socrates) Tess-hyung why the world is like this, why time flows, but he didn’t know either,” adding, “We must not be dragged by time. We must seize and lead time. We have to live doing what we want.”

Na Hoon-a encouraged viewers weary from COVID-19, saying, “Everyone, we are very tired. We are exhausted. In history books, I have never seen a king or president risk their life for the people. It is you who have protected this country,” and continued, “The people of Korea are the number one people. The world is amazed. Our people respond so well to COVID-19; you can be proud. We can definitely overcome COVID-19. That’s why I titled it ‘Korea Again.’”

This non-face-to-face performance by Na Hoon-a was a “one-time-only performance” with no rebroadcast or replay.

Meanwhile, to ease the disappointment over no rebroadcast, KBS scheduled a documentary titled “Korea Again Na Hoon-a Special ? Outing After 15 Years” at 10:30 PM on the 3rd, featuring behind-the-scenes stories of the performance.