AI vs Singers “Synchro U” Ends Season with 1% Viewership as Yoo Jae-suk Reflects on Emotional Moments
The final episode featured a “Legendary Special” lineup, including Jeon In-kwon, BMK, Ha Dong-kyun, Lee Hong-ki, and Lee Moo-jin as the “real dream artists.” Highlights included Jeon In-kwon performing “Don’t Worry, My Dear” as a duet with his AI counterpart, leaving host Yoo Jae-suk emotional. Yoo described the performance as “a moment I want to store in my heart.”
Other notable stages included BMK’s rendition of “Stone” and her duet with AI Ha Dong-kyun on “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Lee Moo-jin performed Yoon Soo-il’s “APT.,” and Lee Hong-ki joined him for a duet of “That’s My World.”
AI-powered performances also amazed the audience, featuring AI versions of prominent artists such as Lim Jae-bum (“Snow Flower”), Yoon Do-hyun (“Fireplay”), and Naul (“Bam Yang Gang”). These advanced AI performances created excitement and intrigue among viewers, blurring the line between human and AI artistry.
58 Artists Took on the AI Challenge
Throughout its run, “SyncroU” featured 58 artists spanning various genres, such as Lee Seung-gi, Jung Yong-hwa, Baek Ji-young, Jay Park, Gummy, and Insooni. The show offered a mix of live covers, duets, and AI-enabled challenges that combined music with guessing games, keeping audiences engaged.
Standout Covers and Audience Reactions
The show’s appeal extended beyond its AI gimmicks. Memorable covers like Kim Ki-tae and Kang Hyung-ho’s “Speed Racer” gained over 2.61 million views on YouTube, while Gummy’s rendition of “Armageddon” went viral, even prompting the original artist, Karina, to jokingly say she wouldn’t be invited to perform it at events anymore.
AI Format: A Bold Experiment
“Synchro U” marked KBS2’s first attempt at integrating AI into a music variety show. AI-generated songs like Lee Eun-mi’s “SPICY” and Sunmi’s “Bad Girl Good Girl” showcased stunning vocal accuracy. AI Park Myung-soo even mimicked a live performance’s spontaneity, such as ad-libbing through lyric errors. This innovative format resonated with both younger and older audiences, making it a cross-generational success.
Audience Feedback and Future Prospects
Fans praised the show’s remarkable casting, emotional performances, and innovative use of AI. Social media buzzed with comments like:
• “The guest lineup was insane every week.”
• “I hope there’s a season 2!”
• “Jeon In-kwon’s finale gave me chills.”
• “The AI guessing was fun, but the artists’ live covers were the real highlight.”
Although season 1 has ended, “Synchro U” left an impression as a groundbreaking blend of technology and music.
Source: TenAsia