"The Karaoke Power Struggle Was the Beginning" Kim Hae-joon, Kim Min-su, and Lee Seung-hwan Talk About the Origins of 'Kwon In Ha Impression'

Those pursuing the unrivaled singing style of singer Kwon In Ha gathered to reveal the behind-the-scenes stories. Appearing on the YouTube channel "So Much Experience, but No One to Talk To," Kim Hae-joon, Kim Min-su, Lee Seung-hwan, and Oh Se-hyeong gathered under the theme of "People whose ideal aesthetic is Kwon In Ha" to share the beginning of the content and their individual perspectives on vocal impressions.

"A Power Struggle Started at Karaoke"... The Moment of Content Creation

They revealed that the planning of this content stemmed from a coincidental drinking session and a 'battle' at a karaoke room. One of the cast members, Lee Seung-hwan, recalled a drinking situation that began with pork belly and soju, moved to a whisky bar, and finally led to a karaoke room. He explained that while performing talent shows by singing Kwon In Ha's songs at the karaoke room at that time, a strange sense of competition arose among those with impression skills.

In particular, the subtle power struggle between Kim Min-su and Lee Seung-hwan became a hot topic. Regarding the situation at the time, Kim Min-su mentioned the difference in their singing styles, stating, "When I saw Seung-hwan's stage, I felt there was too much technique," noting that while he himself is a style that belts out strongly, Seung-hwan is a technique-centered style. Kim Min-su shared the technical debate and tension that occurred at the karaoke room at the time, saying, "I heard Seung-hwan was doing (the Kwon In Ha impression), but I think I undervalued him." It was added that Yong-ju hyung was also present at the scene, and their appearance was described as being like watching a bullfight.

Kim Min-su also compared his impression style to a "Banmunhoe singer." He explained that he has competed with a crude but powerful energy unleashed along with the influence of alcohol in the echo-rich environment of a karaoke room. On the other hand, Lee Seung-hwan mentioned a style honed while singing in a car, revealing that each person's way of handling Kwon In Ha's singing style is different. Regarding Lee Seung-hwan's skill, Kim Min-su used a metaphor, saying, "It might be a movie that doesn't receive high ratings from critics, but in terms of popularity, it is a 10-million-viewer movie," while mentioning his technique.

"Skills Aged for Over 3 Years"... Sincerity Toward Impressions

The cast emphasized that beyond simple imitations for laughter, they have put in long-term effort to implement Kwon In Ha's singing style. They specified that this content is a 'tribute broadcast' dedicated to Kwon In Ha, stating that the impressions they present were not made overnight. According to mentions in the video, they explained that they have been training in Kwon In Ha's singing style for at least 3 years and have built 'aged' skills.

The process of Kim Hae-joon joining to increase the completeness of the content was also revealed. The cast stated that they recruited Kim Hae-joon upon deciding that more people with impression skills were needed. Kim Hae-joon has previously showcased Kwon In Ha's vocal impressions through broadcasts, and he showed a 'professional' side by contemplating how to carry his character for this content.

Kim Hae-joon mentioned that as a comedian, he is aware of how his body type and image are utilized for the fun of the content. He added that he considers how his appearance will be reflected in his choice of clothing and is focusing on the 'play' of letting himself go for the sake of the character. In particular, he emphasized that he is a 'professional' who knows well how his body fat percentage and body shape work in the content as comedian Kim Hae-joon.