Song Min-kyung, who was among the final eight contestants in the SBS Love FM trot audition ‘Life Is an Audition,’ was reported to have finished 8th in the final rankings. The final results were released in connection with the special ‘Life Is an Audition The Final,’ scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 28, 2026.
Who Were the Final Eight?
The finalists were Kim Joong-yeon, Gong Hoon, Park Min-su, Jae-ha, Song Min-kyung, Choi Dae-seong, Ji Yeong-il, and Moon Cho-hee. SBS announced that the special would feature the TOP8 along with Jo Hang-jo, Yang Ji-eun, Insooni, Algoboni Honsusangtae, and Kim Hyeon-jin.
Song Min-kyung’s key records are reaching the final and finishing 8th overall.
Final Results and Song Min-kyung’s Performance
In the broadcast on August 28, 2026, Kim Joong-yeon won the final and took the 50 million won prize. Song Min-kyung was reported to have finished 8th overall.
In the new-song mission during the first round of the final, Song Min-kyung performed ‘I’m Solo,’ which was included among the new-song releases by the eight finalists.
What Kind of Audition Was the Program?
‘Life Is an Audition’ was introduced as a 10-week, 100% real live radio trot audition held on SBS Love FM. When reviewing the results, it is important to distinguish between Song Min-kyung’s advancement to the final and her final ranking.
Official Video
The video below is Song Min-kyung’s performance from the second round of the final, posted on the official ‘Life Is an Audition’ YouTube channel.
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[Watch the original video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFHNym34DF4)