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Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado impresses judges anew, advances to the finals of Korean TV contest 'Sing Again 4'

Published Dec 17, 2025 09:38 am
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado advanced to the finals of JTBC's "Sing Again 4" (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado advanced to the finals of JTBC's "Sing Again 4" (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)

Filipino singer and contestant No. 59 Gwyn Dorado wowed the judges again and claimed her ticket to the finals of the Korean channel JTBC’s singing competition TV show “Sing Again 4.” 

“Sing Again 4” is a music audition TV show that gives singers a second chance to sing again on stage. The show started with 81 contestants. 

The judges are Lim Jae-beom, Yoon Jong-shin, Baek Ji-young, Kim Eana, Kyuhyun of Super Junior, Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation, Lee Hae-ri and Code Kunst. 

Episode 10 of “Sing Again 4” aired on Dec. 16 on JTBC featured contestants who made it to the top 10 followed by a semifinal round to select the top 7. 

For the first time, the top 10 singers were introduced using their names not numbers as in previous rounds. There was also an audience this time. 

For the semifinal round to select the top 7, two contestants pitted each other. From the two, the judges would select the winner. 

Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado performing Roy Kim's
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado performing Roy Kim's "Only Then" on "Sing Again 4" on Dec. 16 (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
The judges giving Gwyn Dorado six votes (blue letters) on
The judges giving Gwyn Dorado six votes (blue letters) on "Sing Again 4" on Dec. 16 (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado reacts after winning in the match-up on Dec. 16 on
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado reacts after winning in the match-up on Dec. 16 on "Sing Again 4" (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado (left) and Kyuri competing in the semifinal round of
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado (left) and Kyuri competing in the semifinal round of "Sing Again 4" on Dec. 16 (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
Judges Baek Ji-young (top) and Lee Hae-ri react to Gwyn Dorado's performance on
Judges Baek Ji-young (top) and Lee Hae-ri react to Gwyn Dorado's performance on "Sing Again 4" on Dec. 16 (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado performing Roy Kim's
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado performing Roy Kim's "Only Then" on "Sing Again 4" on Dec. 16 (Screenshot from JTBC Music video on YouTube)

The second match saw Dorado (No. 59) competing with Kyuri (No. 18). Dorado performed Korean singer Roy Kim’s “Only Then” while Kyuri sang K-pop girl group KARA’s “Mr.” 

The judges reacted enthusiastically to Dorado’s performance which was filled with delicate expressions of emotion and heightened feelings.

Dorado, who turned 21 this month, impressed judges again with her powerful voice. 

Judge Kim Eana said, “Every time I judge Dorado, I feel like I’m giving her a thank you after seeing her concert in Korea rather than feeling that I’m participating in an audition.”

Code Kunst said, “Everything, from her facial expressions and gestures to her control when singing, was perfectly harmonized.”

In the end, Dorado received six votes from the judges while Kyuri got two votes. With this, Dorado advanced to the finals. 

Those who voted for Dorado were Yoon Jong-shin, Baek Ji-young, Kim Eana, Kyuhyun of Super Junior, Lee Hae-ri and Code Kunst.

“I prepare for the stage as if it were my last, but I am so excited to keep going up there. I am grateful that I can show my name and voice so many times,” said Dorado. 

Dorado joined sEODo (No. 26) in the top 7. sEODo defeated Kim Ye-chan by securing six votes. 

Episode 10 on Dec. 16 of “Sing Again 4” received Nielsen Korea ratings of 3.404 percent (third place) nationwide and 3.613 percent (first place) in the Seoul metropolitan area in South Korea.

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