The 'Hidden Singer' curse that Da-vichi Lee Hae-ri couldn't escape… Kneeling before a 'copycat monster'

April 22, 2026 1114 views Updated: Aug 20, 2026 Source: 마이데일리 Translated and reviewed by the KOTourLive Editorial Team
On the 4th episode of JTBC's "Hidden Singer 8," which aired on the 21st, Lee Hae-ri of the top Korean female duo Davichi appeared as the original singer and delivered a heated showdown amid the largest audience in the show's history. / JTBC's "Hidden Singer 8"
[MyDaily = Reporter Seo Ki-chan] Lee Hae-ri of Davichi, the unrivaled vocalist in the music industry, was ultimately defeated by the fierce counterattack of an impersonation talent and gave up the throne of "Hidden Singer."

On the 4th episode of JTBC's "Hidden Singer 8," which aired on the 21st, Lee Hae-ri of the top Korean female duo Davichi appeared as the original singer and delivered a heated showdown amid the largest audience in the show's history.

From the start of the broadcast, an odd tension hung in the air. Ahead of the showdown, Lee Hae-ri showed strong confidence, saying, "I've never seen anyone imitate me," and member Kang Min-kyung also dominated the scene with a bold pledge: "If I get even one round wrong, I'll quit Davichi."

But the atmosphere changed as soon as the showdown began. In the first-round mission song "I Love You Even Though I Hate You," Lee Hae-ri received the shocking result of placing 4th.
Davichi's Lee Hae-ri, the unrivaled vocalist in the music industry, was ultimately defeated by the fierce counterattack of an impersonation talent and gave up the throne of "Hidden Singer." / JTBC's "Hidden Singer 8"
In the following second round, "8282," while the judges struggled to make their choice, Lee Hae-ri barely survived by a margin of just 7 votes from the eliminated contestant. The crisis continued. In the third round, "Do You Not Know?," 6 of the 14 celebrity judges pointed to Lee Hae-ri as the fake.

After enduring a tough time and moving on to the next stage, Lee Hae-ri gave a bitter smile, as if embarrassed herself, saying, "Is there really someone who crawled up like this all the way?"

In the end, an upset happened. In the final-round mission song "Don't Say Goodbye," Ms. Choi Yun-jeong from Hwacheon-gun Lee Hae-ri, who perfectly handled the high-level high notes, earned 42 votes and defeated Lee Hae-ri, who received only 36 votes, to claim the winner's trophy.

Although Lee Hae-ri was eliminated, she created a warm scene by sincerely applauding Ms. Choi Yun-jeong, who revealed that she was a longtime fan.

The original singer tasted the bitterness of defeat, but Kang Min-kyung alone shone brightly. From the first round to the final moment, she correctly identified Lee Hae-ri without a single mistake, setting a first-ever record in "Hidden Singer" history.

This left a deep impression on viewers by proving the special bond Davichi has built over 19 years.

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