K.Will Returns to 'Immortal Songs' After 8 Years With Tribute to Late Wheesung

Singer K.Will delivered an emotional tribute to the late Wheesung on the June 6 episode of KBS2's 'Immortal Songs', performing the ballad "I'm Missing You" at the request of legendary composer Kim Do-hoon. The performance marked K.Will's first appearance on the show in eight years and came nearly a year after Wheesung's passing, with both the audience and fellow performers visibly moved to tears.

The episode, themed "Composer Kim Do-hoon Part 2," originally aired at 6:05 PM KST on June 6, 2026. Kim Do-hoon revealed that he had declined an earlier invitation to appear on 'Immortal Songs' years ago because Wheesung was seriously ill at the time, stating he would only participate when his close collaborator recovered. This episode was Kim Do-hoon's way of finally honoring Wheesung's legacy, and he personally requested that K.Will sing Wheesung's song for the special occasion.

For K-pop fans, this tribute carries deep emotional weight because K.Will and Wheesung shared a close friendship that spanned decades, with K.Will crediting Wheesung's music for launching his own career through impersonations that earned him variety show appearances and public recognition. The performance serves as both a farewell and a promise that Wheesung's music will continue to be remembered.

Key Facts

• K.Will performed Wheesung's "I'm Missing You" on 'Immortal Songs' episode 759, his first appearance on the show in 8 years
• Composer Kim Do-hoon personally requested K.Will to sing the song, calling Wheesung and K.Will the two people he shared the most musical conversations with
• K.Will said Wheesung "is a friend with many happy memories and regretful memories" and that he hopes Wheesung's songs "will be sung more often"
• Bada cried during the performance, saying she had also lost a dear friend and couldn't sing a song with memories of that friend
• K.Will's performance moved Kim Do-hoon, Bada, and the audience panel to tears
• K.Will defeated Lee Seok-hoon to win the final championship of 'Kim Do-hoon Part 2'

Key Terms

• 'Immortal Songs': KBS2's long-running music competition show where artists reinterpret classic songs from legendary composers and singers
• Kim Do-hoon: Legendary K-pop composer who produced hits for Wheesung, K.Will, and many other artists

Key Quote

"Wheesung is a singer who influenced not only me but many other singers. I hope his songs will be sung more often." — K.Will

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• K.Will's tribute performance is expected to be widely shared across Korean music streaming platforms and video sites