Viewer votes chose American Idol’s finalists Thursday night and only one of the two Queens contestants were chosen to continue the Idol journey.
Heejun Han was among the group of five guys that received the most votes securing his place in the finals and a chance to be named the 11th American Idol.
Astoria’s Creighton Fraker did not fare as well, being sent home after not being among the top five male vote getters and not being chosen by the judges as one of the three wild cards.
“Had so much fun on my Idol journey! More than grateful for this experience,” Fraker tweeted after the show. “Can’t wait to keep writing and performing my music. Much love.”
The Randy Jackson-dubbed “mad talented” Han advanced despite the judges believing his semifinal song choice — “Angels” by Robbie Williams — did not fully display his voice that Jennifer Lopez called “silky smooth.”
Fan flocked to the Queens crooners Facebook page to congratulate him after receiving the news he was safe.
“All for God. All by God,” Han tweeted. “Thank you guys so much for everything . I wont let you down.”
This is the second year in a row a Queen resident advanced to American Idol’s finals. Howard Beach’s Pia Toscano made it all the way to the top 9.
The Flushing resident will continue his Idol odyssey on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Fox 5 as he and his 13 fellow finalists will perform.
