The Voice of Korea (season 3)
The third season of the South Korean reality television series The Voice of Korea premiered in May 2020 after a seven-year hiatus. Sung Sikyung, Kim Jongkook, BoA, and Dynamic Duo were introduced as the new coaches of the show. The show is hosted by Jang Sungkyu.
Changes
Coaches' line-up
None of the coaches from the previous season has returned. On April 2020, Sung Sikyung, Kim Jongkook, BoA, and Dynamic Duo were announced as the four new coaches.Host
was announced as the new host, replacing Kim Jinpyo.Mechanics
Block
A new feature added in the blind auditions this season is the Block. Each coach is given one block to prevent one coach from getting an artist. Also, each teams were decreased from 12 to 8 members each, bringing the total of artists to 32.The Sing-Offs
The Knockout rounds were removed in favor of the Sing-Offs. In the Sing-Offs, one artist from each team is chosen by their coach to directly advance to the semi-finals without performing. The remaining artists perform a short piece in a capella. The winning artist proceeds to the semi-finals.Teams
; Color keyBlind auditions
A new feature in the blind auditions this season is the Block. Each coach can use it once to prevent one of the other coaches from getting an artist.The blind auditions were taped without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.
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' | Coach pressed "I WANT YOU" button |
Artist defaulted to a coach's team | |
Artist elected a coach's team | |
Artist was eliminated with no coach pressing their button | |
' | Coach pressed the "I WANT YOU" button, but was blocked by Sung Si-kyung from getting the artist |
' | Coach pressed the "I WANT YOU" button, but was blocked by Kim Jong-kook from getting the artist |
' | Coach pressed the "I WANT YOU" button, but was blocked by BoA from getting the artist |
Coach pressed the "I WANT YOU" button, but was blocked by Dynamic Duo from getting the artist |
Episode 1 (May 29, 2020)
Episode 2 (June 5, 2020)
Episode 3 (June 12, 2020)
Episode 4 (June 19, 2020)
The Battles
The advisors for this round are Kim Johan for Team Sung Sikyung, Lyn for Team Kim Jongkook, Jang Jin-young for Team BoA, and Sunwoo Junga for Team Dynamic Duo. Artists who win their battle advance to the Sing-Off Rounds.Color key:
Artist won the Battle and advanced to the Sing-Off | |
Artist lost the Battle and was eliminated |
The Sing-Offs
In the Sing-Offs, one artist from each team is chosen by their coach to directly advance to the semi-finals without having to perform on this round. The remaining artists perform a short piece in a capella. The winning artist proceeds to the semi-finals.;Color key:
Artist was chosen to advance directly to the Semi-Final | |
Artist won the Sing-Off and advanced to the Semi-Final | |
Artist lost the Sing-Off and was eliminated |
Live shows
Semi-Final (July 10, 2020)
;Color key:Artist won the Semi-Final and advanced to the Final | |
Artist lost the Semi-Final and was eliminated |
Final (July 10, 2020)
Color key:Winner | |
Runner-up | |
Third place | |
Fourth place |
Order | Performers | Song | Original Artist |
1 | Kim Younghob & Park Joohee, Doo Sunjung & Ra Dajeong & Hwang Jooho, Yoo Jiwon & Uhm Heana, Lee Jihea | Whenever | Toy |