Filipino singer Gwyneth “Gwyn” Dorado delivered a landmark moment for Philippine music after clinching second place in the South Korean singing competition Sing Again 4, proving that talent knows no borders.

Standing as the only non-Korean finalist this season, Gwyn advanced to the finals alongside Lee O-wook, Kim Jae-min, and Slowly in the concluding episode aired on JTBC on January 6. Her presence alone marked a breakthrough, but her performances ultimately sealed her place in the show’s history.

During the finale, Gwyn delivered two powerhouse numbers that left judges visibly impressed. Her opening performance earned her the highest judges’ score of the night, racking up 781 points. She followed it with an emotionally charged rendition of “Light Up,” where she received seven perfect scores and one near-perfect mark, bringing that performance total to 799 points.

With 1,580 points combined, Gwyn topped the judges’ rankings outright. The panel—composed of industry heavyweights including Lim Jae-beom, Yoon Jong-shin, Baek Ji-young, Kim Eana, Taeyeon, Lee Hae-ri, Code Kunst, and Kyuhyun—clearly placed her at the forefront of artistic merit.

However, Sing Again 4 employs a multi-layered scoring system. Judges’ scores accounted for only 30 percent of the final tally, with the remainder drawn from early online voting, digital streaming performance on Melon and Genie, and live audience voting during the broadcast.

When all components were combined, Lee O-wook ultimately secured the championship with a final score of 3,051.06, earning the top prize of 300 million won. Gwyn finished a close second at 3,009.39, while Kim Jae-min and Slowly placed third and fourth, respectively.

Gwyn’s remarkable run had already set records earlier in the season. In the Top 6 round, she scored 798 out of 800 points for her performance of “I Want You,” the highest score recorded at that stage of the competition and one of the season’s defining moments.

Designed as a platform for artists seeking renewed recognition, Sing Againcelebrates voices that deserve to be heard again—on their own terms. For Gwyn Dorado, the show became more than a comeback stage; it was a global spotlight that affirmed Filipino artistry on one of Asia’s most competitive music platforms.

Though she finished just shy of the title, Gwyn’s journey resonated far beyond rankings—marking a proud milestone for Filipino performers on the international stage.