The duet performance was a great hit, especially since everyone was already expecting a solo performance by Jin Chonglin.
Seeing the pregnant Iris Long's swollen belly at the beginning of the awards show, the fans had no choice but to accept that she wasn't in any condition to perform on the stage with Jin Chonglin.
Hence, it was a huge pleasant surprise that she still decided to at least perform the love song "Shining Eyes" even if she stayed at her front row seat below the stage the entire time.
The different timbre of her voice was also a welcome change from her usual vocal acrobatics. Although it wasn't as technically impressive as before, it packed more emotional punch on the listeners. She also sounded more mature in a good way.
As a result, the song became even more memorable. It fit the idea of love evolving from the first sweet love into a long-lasting mature love.
