Immortal Songs ranks first for 167 consecutive weeks with palace special

KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' recorded a 4.7% viewership rating on the 31st during a special featuring 3,000 spectators at the '2026 Royal Culture Festival - The Palace Awakens Art'. The episode marked the program's 167th consecutive week as the top Saturday variety show.

The 778th episode of KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' aired part 2 of the '2026 Royal Culture Festival - The Palace Awakens Art' on the 31st. According to Nielsen Korea, the program recorded a national viewership rating of 4.7%, marking its 167th consecutive week as the number one program in its time slot and ranking first among all Saturday variety shows.

Planned as an eve festival for the autumn Royal Culture Festival, this special was attended by approximately 3,000 domestic and international spectators. BOYNEXTDOOR opened the performance alongside the Gyeongbokgung Palace royal guards, followed by stages from Nmixx and ATEEZ. ATEEZ became the first idol group to perform 'Drip' and 'BAD' at Seokjojeon Hall at Deoksugung Palace.

Park Ji-hyun performed a medley of Na Hoon-a's 'Life', 'Good-for-Nothing', 'Sseurirang', and 'The Stone of the Waiting Wife'. Lyn sang 'Back in Time' and 'Camellia Lady' before performing 'Turn Back' with Lee Seung-gi. Lee Seung-gi sang 'I'll Give You Everything', 'Don't Forget, Remember, Don't Be Late', and 'Will You Marry Me', while Kim Chang-wan Band performed 'The Meaning of You', 'Reminiscence', and 'I Love You'.

The performance concluded with a chorus of 'ARIRANG' featuring all performers. MC Lee Chan-won requested continued interest in the Royal Culture Festival, noting that this special is not the end but part of an event held annually.

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