Clarkson Bids Farewell to Daytime With Fan-Favorite K-Pop Cover
Kelly Clarkson closed out her talk show's final taping on Monday by performing "Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters, including its original Korean lyrics. The song was the most requested Kellyoke cover in the show's history, according to its official YouTube page. The episode, themed "Kelly Clarkson by Request," also featured her own hits and appearances by her children.
The final taping of *The Kelly Clarkson Show* featured a “Kellyoke” performance of “Golden” from *Kpop Demon Hunters*, sung with its original Korean lyrics. The song had been the most-requested cover in the show’s history, per the program’s official YouTube channel. Clarkson’s band, My Band Y’all, joined her for the send-off, which also included her own hits like “Since U Been Gone” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).” Her children, River and Remington, joined her onstage during the episode, themed “Kelly Clarkson by Request.” The show’s end was announced in February, with Clarkson citing family life changes. “Golden” previously made history as the first K-pop song to win an Oscar for best original song.
This farewell moment could resonate with daytime TV viewers who have followed Clarkson’s musical segments as a consistent, uplifting ritual. The choice of a K-pop cover highlights how global pop culture now shapes mainstream American entertainment, potentially broadening audiences’ exposure to non-English music. For fans, the finale may reinforce the emotional connection between a host’s personal milestones and their public persona, though its lasting cultural impact likely depends on how Clarkson’s next career chapter unfolds.