During the year of 2015,
King of Mask Singer produced 161 masks and 10 Kings of Singer.
Today,
eight contestants will put on masks...
to fight against stereotypes.
And the defending King of singer aims at fourth successive win today.
The 17th, 18th and 19th King of Mask Singer,
Female Warrior Catgirl.
(Female Warrior Catgirl)
Who will be the 20th King of Mask Singer...
as we begin a hopeful new year?
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Today is the last Sunday evening of 2015.
With the voices defying stereotypes, we'd like to bring you...
good memories and new hopes.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
I'm the MC Kim Seong Ju.
King of Mask Singer started as a special programme...
on the last Lunar New Year's Day.
It's already the last episode of 2015.
We deeply appreciate your love and support...
for the past year.
Thank you so much.
The last King of Mask Singer in 2015 is Female Warrior Catgirl.
If she wins again today, she will be winning four consecutive times.
If she does, her record will tie...
that of Cleopatra and Cosmos.
How do you feel today, Catgirl?
It was not easy for me to advance to this position.
I'd like to welcome the next year warmly with everyone.
All right.
Now that it's the last episode of 2015,
we invited special members...
on the panel.
Between the late summer and early fall,
he received great support from the audience in Sangam-dong.
We have Cho Jang Hyuk here.
He was Cricket.
Jang Hyuk joined the panel.
This former contestant tried to...
pull my jaw the other time.
Here is Lee Hyun.
- He was His Majesty King. - It is Lee Hyun.
And they shocked us as they removed their masks.
Eric Nam and Star also joined the panel.
Welcome Eric Nam and Star.
Four new members who are former contestants...
have joined today.
We'll look forward to your good guesses and comments.
Who will ever be the first King of Mask Singer...
in the coming 2016?
Now we'll start Round One, the duet match.
I'll introduce the first two contestants.
Coming up...
(The 17th, 18th and 19th King of Singer, Catgirl)
To stop the winning streak of Catgirl,
masked singers will send a challenge.
(Singing)
(Dancing)
And...
what will be their shocking identities?
I don't think she is a human.
The last fierce competition of 2015...
is going to start now.
(King of Mask Singer)
The first match of Round One.
Her happy voice brings you good luck.
Unexpected Fortune.
(Unexpected Fortune)
(I'm coming to convey happiness.)
(Happy new year!)
(I bring you happiness.)
I guess she is adorable.
The opponent...
has a mystic voice that could thaw the whole world.
Ice Princess of Winter Kingdom.
(Ice Princess of Winter Kingdom)
She is Elsa.
(Both contestants walk toward the centre of the stage.)
(Her body is slightly revealed.)
(- Wow! - Goodness!)
(Fortune also disrobes the gown.)
Her dress...
- reminds me of Lee Ae Ran. - Her clothes are interesting.
(I can sing as well as she does.)
(For the finale of 2015...)
(what songs will the singers sing?)
("Like That Smiling Face That Let Me Go" by Lee Eun Ha)
Doesn't it sound like a male voice?
(Ice Princess's puzzling voice)
(Oh? She is good.)
(Amazing!)
(Her voice has depths.)
(They are totally different.)
(Ice Princess sings falsetto in a husky voice.)
(Fortune's singing style is completely different.)
(She sings high notes in full voice.)
(The intriguing performance)
- Is Fortune a singer? - She is a singer.
She is a singer, but Ice Princess is not.
(The panellists are busy exchanging their opinions.)
- Isn't she a singer? - No.
She is not a singer.
Couldn't she be a man? She sounds like a man.
She is neither a man nor a singer. One singer and one non-singer.
(A lucid voice)
(Her powerful singing impresses the audience.)
(A husky voice combined with a sensibility of a girl)
I feel tickled.
(She's cute.)
(A mysterious balance...)
(created by two contrasting singers)
(Who in the world...)
(are they?)
Idol singers?
- They are not idol singers. - No idol singers?
She is not IU.
- He didn't say "IU," but "idol". - Idol.
I thought you mentioned "IU".
The first match of Round One has come to an end.
Press the button and cast your vote for the masked singer...
you wish to hear from again in the next round.
All votes are in.
The two masked singers will say hello to the viewers.
Hello.
(I'm so excited.)
I'm Unexpected Fortune.
All right.
Unexpected Fortune wore hanbok to celebrate...
the year-end and new year.
Hello.
I'm Ice Princess of Winter Kingdom.
All right. She is from the Winter Kingdom.
That must be why her voice is so high-pitched.
I think she is feeling a bit cold.
I wonder how the panellists liked their performances. Hyun Cheol.
Fortune sang so well...
that I can't imagine her to be in any other profession.
Her performance made it obvious that she is a singer.
Not only did she have a steady vibration,
but she also added ad-libs towards the end of the performance.
She knows how to make a song interesting.
Ice Princess went, "Don't cry for me."
She tilted her head a bit when she sang.
As far as I know,
most singers don't sing like that. So I don't think she is a singer.
And I also suspect that she wants to show off her feminine side.
- She wants to show it off. - That's right.
I just received a report.
This is an unexpected piece of information.
- Hyun Cheol. - Yes?
You voted for Ice Princess.
Is that right? Was that your intention?
I guess he pressed the wrong button.
No, it broke my heart to imagine how sad Ice Princess would be...
when the result comes out.
- Wait a minute. - She is a princess.
- You didn't want to make her sad. - I thought she might be sad.
Eric, what do you think? This is your first time on the show.
Fortune was very steady and relaxed in her singing,
and I felt comfortable as I was listening to her.
On the other hand, Ice Princess kept singing in falsetto...
and I couldn't really make out the words, which was unfortunate.
Another report just came in.
- Eric. - Yes?
Why did you vote for Ice Princess?
What a bizarre situation.
(Panellists' compassion makes it hard to predict the outcome.)
Young Seok, how did you like the performance?
Because of Fortune's powerful voice, I think Ice Princess...
felt a bit intimidated.
She lacked confidence. But a voice like hers sounds the best...
when almost whispering a song without a microphone.
Her voice will touch people...
when she sings quietly to the piano accompaniment alone.
(How sweet.)
It has unique charm.
The way I see it, Ice Princess...
will need to have really thick hair to look like that.
Braided hair doesn't look like that...
unless she has really thick hair.
She is wearing fur over her shoulders as well as a wig.
It must be because she is someone Bong Sun or I know well.
That's why she tried so many things to hide herself.
Judging by Ice Princess'...
height and body type,
I think she is someone I know.
- What about her height? - I say she is a comedienne...
- I see. - with a very husky voice.
- A comedienne? - Yes.
She has released an album too.
- She has a really big bust. - A big bust?
Are you guessing her to be Song Eun Yi again?
You really need to stop.
(Even though she looks like a boy, she has a feminine side.)
(She has a husky voice.)
Stop talking about Song Eun Yi and her big bust.
But she really...
Stop it.
I think Eun Yi unleashed her feminine side on stage today.
I have a question.
Is there a reason why you sang mostly in falsetto?
That's just who I am.
What do you mean by that?
Wouldn't you agree that everyone is unique in their own way?
Wait a minute.
The microphone conceals your voice.
So there is no need to distort your voice.
- Seriously. - I have an idea.
- Your microphone does that. - I think I know her.
- The way she acts rings a bell. - I know.
I'm pretty sure that I know her.
There is something I noticed.
Her talking voice is different from her singing voice.
She had Kim Ae Kyung's nasal voice when she sang.
- She is very charming. - The actress, Kim Ae Kyung.
Yes, Ice Princess sounded like her when she sang.
But the way she lost her voice when she was talking...
- Go on. - My goodness.
It's Park Kyung Lim.
- It's Park Kyung Lim. - Park Kyung Lim.
Kyung Lim!
(Everyone knows her by her husky voice.)
(She has cute charm behind the easygoing nature.)
(She is close friends with Gu Ra and Bong Sun.)
(Is Kyung Lim Ice Princess?)
Kyung Lim!
We found Kyung Lim.
It's Kyung Lim. It has to be her.
Kyung Lim does have defined trapezius muscles.
It's Kyung Lim.
Kyung Lim, you are finally here.
Gu Ra...
stop it.
Kyung Lim!
Let me clear up something since Ice Princess is keeping quiet.
Her special talent is singing "Queen of the Night Aria"...
like Jo Su Mi.
("Queen of the Night Aria" is known to be difficult to sing.)
(How can she imitate Jo Su Mi's melodious voice?)
Please give her a round of applause.
(How will Ice Princess sing the aria?)
(Screaming)
(My ears hurt.)
(Screaming)
(Her magical voice will melt the ice in her kingdom.)
- Give me a minute to recover. - Kyung Lim!
Kyung Lim!
Hyun Cheol, did listening to the aria change your thought?
Do you think it's Kyung Lim?
It's not Kyung Lim. It's not anyone we have guessed.
- Is that so? - We thought...
(Laughing)
- Why are you laughing? - I don't think she is a human.
What do you mean by that?
Let me apologise for him.
You can't say something like that.
She is our guest today.
Fortune has indicated that she can do an American dance.
She will do an American dance while wearing hanbok.
Give us the music.
(I'm so embarrassed.)
(She suddenly changes.)
(Doing waves)
(Dancing)
(She gets down on the floor and starts to head bang.)
(Roar)
(A powerful finish)
Let's stop it here.
She showed us a daring American dance...
dressed in hanbok.
She did a little gesture in the end.
That tells us that she is in her mid to late 30s.
- Mid to late 30s? - That's right.
I think Fortune is someone...
whose dance we have never seen before.
But she has amazing singing skills.
I say she is Park Ki Young.
(She has impressive singing skills.)
(But no one has yet seen her dance.)
I say she is Park Ki Young.
- Park Ki Young? - Yes.
Let's stop with the guesses now.
The result of the first match of Round One was delivered to me.
My goodness.
A very surprising result...
will take place in the last episode of this year.
We have a record-breaking score.
- Did Ice Princess get two votes? - What?
Did Ice Princess get two votes?
(Two votes from us?)
Anyway,
we now reveal the winner...
of the first match of Round One.
(Fortune showed off her powerful voice and singing skills.)
(Ice Princess added girly charm to her husky falsetto.)
Who is the winner...
of the first match of Round One chosen by the audience?
It's...
- I want Ice Princess to win. - Ice Princess!
Ice Princess, we love you.
Make everything frozen.
(Will Fortune take the win?)
(Will Ice Princess take the win and surprise everyone?)
Will Fortune take the win? Or will Ice Princess...
take the win and surprise everyone?
The winner of the match is...
Fortune won.
Surprising result, you said?
(We can't help but laugh.)
- Miracles don't happen. - They really don't.
- Fortune won. - It's okay, Ice Princess.
Unexpected Fortune takes a win...
and moves on to Round Two.
What is going on?
Unexpected Fortune takes a win and moves on to Round Two.
What is going on?
- The final score is 95 to 4 votes. - That is ridiculous.
Fortune became the singer who got the most votes...
in this year's duet match.
She got a record-breaking score of 95 votes.
She set the record in the last episode of this year.
Congratulations.
Please prepare for the next round.
Fortune moves on to the next round.
How do you feel?
I feel great.
Who is Ice Princess?
During her solo performance, she will reveal her identity.
Then we will know who she is.
Please give her a round of applause.
She has a big bust.
Are you talking about Song Eun Yi again?
- Yes. - Stop talking about her.
She might not be a woman.
- I don't think she is a human. - How could you say that?
- It must be Park Kyung Lim! - Kyung Lim!
No.
("Reminiscence" by Sanulrim)
(Her husky voice remains.)
(But the emotion became deeper.)
(Her voice is shaky.)
(Is she crying?)
She is not Kyung Lim. She is an actress.
(She sings softly.)
She's not a man.
I like her voice.
She has a good voice.
(Although she lost,)
(tries her best as if it's her first time to sing.)
(Finally!)
Now, Ice Princess, take your mask off...
and reveal yourself.
(The audience is in shock.)
- Why? - Who is it?
- Who could it be? - Is she Kyung Lim?
- It's Kyung Lim? - Ice Princess,
please reveal yourself.
She is...
a comedienne of 24 years of career, Jo Hye Ryun!
(What?)
No way!
(How did she fool us all?)
It can't be! I'm getting goose bumps!
Wow! Hye Ryun!
What do I do?
(She tilts her head to get in the mood.)
What the...
(She puts smiles on the audience's faces.)
- I'm melting. - She's a great actor.
(I'm your fan.)
(Almost crying)
What are you doing?
(She cries as her voice returns.)
Her voice is back, everybody.
(It's the voice that makes us laugh,)
(but today carries the sorrow of being a comedienne.)
Why are you crying?
Only veteran singers cry in this moment.
It was me
(She always gives us laughs.)
(She is a born-to-be comedienne.)
(She is very much welcomed.)
The identity of Ice Princess has been revealed.
- It was Jo Hye Ryun. - Yes.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ice Princess, Jo Hye Ryun.
- His condition is serious. - Move him quickly.
(Debuted in 1992)
Mum, I'll go and help you.
My baby.
(She created lots of successful skits.)
(She gave up being pretty to make us laugh.)
(She also released songs like...)
("Annakana", "Gara", and "Shonk Shonk Song".)
(On top of that, she teaches fitness and English.)
(She always challenges herself.)
(The energetic all-round comedienne)
Hye Ryun, why did you cry back there?
- Why did you do that? - I just want to live as who I am.
- I suddenly felt sad. - What was that about?
You guys would've found out if I didn't do that.
That is why.
I think you wanted to appeal your famine side of you today.
Well, you see I have been on television for about 24 years.
And the image of Jo Hye Ryun...
- was always strong and manlike. - Yes.
- I even imitated Gollum. - Yes.
So I wanted to wear a mask and...
show myself as it is.
Hey there, Hye Ryun.
Don't you remember that you once hit Kim Sae Rom and knocked her out?
We are expecting...
- the cruellest match right now. - We sure are.
Hye Ryun...
looks manlier than ever.
(She got hit, hit again, stumbled...)
(and finally passed out.)
That was a meaningful event for me!
Where else can I experience something like that again?
- Did you not guess... - She sent Sae Rom on a trip.
- Sae Rom, you really didn't know? - I was thinking...
that she might actually be a man.
Can you sing "Annakana"...
- with your real voice? - "Annakana"?
You see... this is the last episode of the year.
- So it's the year-end... - Sing some of your songs,
and do some of your catch lines, Hye Ryun.
Since it's the year-end, I maybe do three...
- And do your hip-shake as well. - Okay, I get it.
Do I owe you something?
Why are you demanding so much just sitting there?
- Stay quiet, Gu Ra, okay? - I'm sorry.
- You are demanding too much. - I'm sorry.
Are you okay in these high heels?
- They are 14cm long. - Right.
- Should I take them off? - Yes.
- Wait a moment. - Okay.
- I'll take them off. - Okay.
- My feet are killing me. - Yes.
Gosh, this is not my style.
You got so short.
- This is it. I like this angle. - Okay.
We will show you the real Jo Hye Ryun.
Annakana kanari
Kani keep away
Bariso, Oh, oh, all right
(She's good.)
(Here comes the shonk shonk dance!)
You can break it
I got it and he bets
I'm owning this
(That is tiring.)
- Did that feel good? - Yes, it did.
You have to live like yourself.
You're absolutely right.
Do the catch line just once.
If you keep doing that, I won't forgive you.
You tried hard to show off your feminine side of you today.
Yet you made us laugh even with the mask on.
Everyone, give a big hand to Hye Ryun.
Thank you.
(You are beautiful the way you are!)
(Send us more laughs in the future.)
(Smile)
It's over.
(She's worn out.)
They didn't know.
They had no clue, right?
That's a success then, right?
That's right.
I actually cry a lot.
I do.
Looking back on my life...
I sometimes got criticised and had bad times.
There are hard times.
But I think people assume that I am always tough and strong.
Actually that's not true.
I take things seriously and get hurt easily.
I wanted to show people that side of me.
I was also able to show that I try hard to convey...
happiness to people.
So I think it was a meaningful event for me.
As a result of Round One,
Unexpected Fortune goes to Round Two defeating Hye Ryun.
Now we will...
welcome the second team of Round One.
(The second match of Round Two)
You will be drawn to...
her sweet voice like a lotus flower. Filial Daughter Shim Cheong.
(An official good daughter is coming!)
(Shim Cheong comes onto the stage with confidence.)
(Welcome, Shim Cheong!)
She must be young.
- She looks young. - Yes, she's young.
Her opponent is...
a man with a resonant voice which is deeper than the Pacific.
Tell them I am the Dragon King of the Sea.
(Tell them I am the Dragon King of the Sea)
(It seems he came from an underwater palace to see Shim Cheong.)
(Nice to meet you, the Dragon King of the Sea.)
His gestures look somewhat familiar.
No, I did the same thing.
- I was fooled completely. - I'm sorry.
(There is a connection between them by their nicknames.)
The Dragon King of the Sea's mouth is wide opened.
It is too much.
She looks like a young girl. She must be a girl.
I don't think she is a singer.
(They'd meet with each other in the underwater palace.)
(What song will they sing together?)
("Must Have Love" by Brown Eyed Girls and SG Wannabe)
(It is perfect harmony.)
(They seem to get along well together.)
(Wow)
(This is exciting.)
(Their voices make perfect harmony as a duet.)
(This is so good.)
(I think I've heard that voice before.)
(Her voice sounds young.)
(Shim Cheong's voice feels warm.)
(Is it time for a dance?)
(Dancing joyfully)
(It is exciting.)
(They make everyone smile.)
(The Dragon King of the Sea has got a sweet voice.)
(I think her gestures look familiar.)
(She's moving her shoulders up and down.)
(Their duet song was like a New Year's gift.)
It was sweet.
Merry Christmas!
- He is cute even in a king costume. - I know.
They are the second team of Round One.
Whose performance did you like better?
Filial Daughter Shim Cheong is number one.
Tell them I am the Dragon King of the Sea is number two.
Once you make up your mind,
please press the button.
Whose voice did you like better...
amongst the two masked singers? Please make a decision.
All votes are in.
These two masked singers will say hello to the viewers first.
Hula hula hula
(Surprised)
Hula hula hula
I'm Filial Daughter Shim Cheong.
Thank you.
(Her character seems unique unlike her voice.)
She introduced herself with Hyun Sook's song.
Tell them...
I am the Dragon King of the Sea
He seems unpredictable.
We have two masked singers here.
Young Seok,
I saw you enjoying their performance. How did you like it?
It was the best duet performance among...
- those that made me happy. - I see.
I think Shim Cheong is...
- a young woman in her 20s. - Okay.
Meanwhile, I'm not sure about the Dragon King of the Sea.
Why is that?
He looks like my age considering his behaviour.
But he seems like a teenager when he sings.
It is confusing.
Are you in your 50s?
You don't have to say that.
- Gu Ra, What do you think? - I think...
they didn't try to hide their real voices.
So I guess they are idol singers of small and medium-sized agencies.
Shim Cheong could be a main vocalist of a girl group.
And the Dragon King of the Sea could be a second vocal of a boy group.
That's my guess.
- It is a detailed guess. - Yes.
And I also think...
the Dragon King of the Sea will show a lot of talents today.
You can even tell that?
As I saw him dancing,
I think he is a good entertainer.
Is there anything you want to say about Gu Ra's comments?
Tell him he is totally wrong.
He is totally wrong?
He can't even say that to me directly...
so he talked to Seong Ju instead.
Show your talents in Round One and in Round Two...
Keep your head up.
He will sing a song that showcases his singing ability.
And people will be still curious who he is when taking off his mask.
I think it is the end of the story.
- You are mean to say that. - You can see the whole story.
I can read the overall flow of the programme.
It is an interesting inference.
- Star. - I think...
the Dragon King of the Sea has...
the singing style of the singers of SM Entertainment.
They have their own style of vibrato and tone.
So you think he is a singer of SM Entertainment.
Lee Hyun, I am curious about what you think.
I think he is a singer of my agency.
- You think he's in the same agency? - Yes.
- In BTS... - BTS!
I think he is Jung Kook.
BTS?
(Jung Kook is the main vocalist of BTS.)
(Jung Kook's soft voice sounds similar with his.)
Jung Kook of BTS is...
- He's not the main vocalist, is he? - He is.
Is that so?
(He should be a second vocalist.)
- Seong Ju. - Yes.
I think you should...
give us some hints about them.
Otherwise, we won't recognise them even when they take off their masks.
- You should give us some hints. - Okay.
- We need some hints. - I see.
For your better inference, I will give you some hints.
- I'll let you hear their voices. - Their real voice?
You will hear their real voice.
The Dragon King of the Sea will imitate other people.
The Dragon King of the Sea can mimic Michael Jackson.
(Ah!)
(He tries his best mimicking Michael Jackson.)
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
(Shim Cheong gets too excited listening to the song.)
(Wow!)
What was that?
(It seems the Dragon King of the Sea is good at dancing too.)
(Here we go!)
(But his dance moves look somewhat funny being with Shim Cheong.)
(This is not working.)
Who is he?
Wow.
He looks like a professional dancer!
(Surprised)
(Shim Cheong is showing flashy moves.)
All right.
(Their amazing dance skills)
- Wow. - Not only his voice...
but the dance moves of Michael Jackson too.
- I have a question for Shim Cheong. - Go ahead.
Are you a member of a girl group...
that started singing ballads and then switched to dance music?
Who do you guess? Tell us.
I think she is JeA of Brown Eyed Girls.
- JeA. - I see.
(JeA has a bold voice.)
(Shim Cheong's figure and gestures might be hers.)
- JeA? - I see.
Her dance moves were skillful, weren't they?
The Dragon King of the Sea...
is good at dancing.
He reminds me of Jang Hyun Seung of B2ST.
Jang Hyun Seung?
(Brilliant dance moves)
(Sweet voice tone)
He feels like...
Jang Hyun Seung of B2ST.
His figure is similar to his too.
- Let's see... - The photo?
- the photos of their childhood. - It will help.
- The photos of their childhood. - We need to see them.
Here comes the photo taken when Shim Cheong was young.
Filial Daughter Shim Cheong.
She was seven years old in the photo.
She was seven years old. We gave you a strong hint.
She looks familiar.
I must know her.
She's Son Na Eun of Apink.
- A member of Apink? - Son Na Eun of Apink.
(The centre of Apink, Son Na Eun)
(Is she here to show her vocal skills?)
She guessed Son Na Eun of Apink.
- Who crossed my mind was... - Let's see.
Go Ara because she has a pretty face.
- Do you mean the actress? - Yes.
I know Go Ara was a trainee for a long time...
- in the SM Entertainment. - You are right.
- She dances very well. - She could be...
- a member of Girls' Generation. - She is pretty talented.
If we assume that pretty girl...
grew into a pretty woman...
(Gu Ra has a hunch.)
- What I'm saying is... - If she is still pretty, you mean.
the photo is a very strong hint.
Such a strong hint was easily given. That means...
we might not recognise her when she removes her mask.
- Or she fixed her face. - I was pretty when I was young.
That's enough.
- Seong Ju, we have no clue yet. - Yes.
Can we have a talk with them...
for a while to get a hint?
Of course.
Can I go onto the stage?
- Right! - I would...
Young Seok, come with me.
- I can't give you a long time. - Okay.
We need to do something.
We could never guess just sitting here.
- Gu Ra could be the MC. - Why didn't you bring your mike?
Won't you comment?
Please bring your mike.
He was just going for a sightseeing.
There you are.
I see yellow here. Yellow colour.
Her hair is blonde.
- Bong Sun, her hair is blonde. - Why don't you ask her a question?
- Do you have a question? - Blonde here.
- Is she blonde? - She has blonde hair.
- Blonde hair? - Yes.
This man has pale skin.
The man has pale skin.
Excuse me, but can I tickle you?
(Nodding)
Gu Ra tickles him.
(Gu Ra tickles him.)
He doesn't get tickled.
- He was holding in. - It's hard not to be ticklish.
I didn't know he has such a specialty.
Bong Sun, he doesn't get tickled.
He doesn't get tickled.
I'll search on-line about idol members who don't get tickled.
Young Seok, do you want to say something?
Do you have a question?
Why are you here then?
Ask her any question.
How about a kick motion?
Can you show us your kick motion?
Go ahead.
(A high kick)
(What was that?)
It was her kick.
I know her. She is Shin Soo Ji.
Yoon Bo Mi of Apink has a third degree black belt in taekwondo.
- A member of Apink? - Is she blonde?
- Yes, yes. - She has blonde hair.
- Her hair colour changes though. - She seems like Bo Mi.
(Bo Mi's kick)
(It looks like what Shim Cheong did.)
- Her hair colour changes though. - She seems like Bo Mi.
Isn't she Stephanie?
Oh, Stephanie?
Is she Stephanie?
- She is Stephanie? - Time's up.
- She could be Stephanie. - We'll stop here.
(The singer of SM entertainment, Stephanie)
(The flexible body and singing style are those of Stephanie?)
The result has come out.
Shim Cheong and the Dragon King of the Sea presented...
a heart-warming performance on this winter day.
What will become of the two famous fictional characters?
We'll announce the winner of this match.
(Their voices were matched as if they were a real couple.)
(Which one will be chosen?)
The winner of this match who will fight against Fortune is...
The winner is...
- The Dragon King! - Shim Cheong!
- Shim Cheong. - The Dragon King of the Sea.
(Because they looked really good together,)
(it was harder to choose only one.)
The winner is...
the Dragon King of the Sea.
(Joy and sorrow)
(The Dragon King of the Sea was chosen.)
The Dragon King of the Sea has beaten Shim Cheong.
He will advance to Round Two.
He won with a score of 36 to 63.
With a score of 36 to 63,
the Dragon King of the Sea won the match.
(You'll see who Shim Cheong is shortly.)
I thought I would lose.
I'll knock them dead in Round Two.
Before we find out who Shim Cheong is,
we'll listen to her song prepared for the next round.
Let's find out who she really is.
Please give her a big hand.
She is young in her early 20s.
I think she is JeA of Brown Eyed Girls.
- She is Son Na Eun. - Son Na Eun?
Go Ara crossed my mind.
Wow!
Yoon Bo Mi of Apink has a third degree black belt in taekwondo.
Isn't she Stephanie?
("When It Rains on Tuesday" by Park Mi Kyung)
- She is a good singer. - Really good.
(The warm and cheerful voice in the previous round...)
(changed into sorrowful one.)
(He feels a surge of sadness.)
(Shim Cheong's deep emotions are palpable.)
(Who could she be?)
(Great!)
(Shim Cheong's face is going to be revealed.)
Please...
remove your mask...
and show us who you are.
(Surprising!)
(It's nice to see you!)
Who is she?
Who? Who is she?
Please show us your face.
She is...
Kim Nam Joo of Apink.
Kim Nam Joo.
(She is Nam Joo.)
Nam Joo!
(Their guesses were slightly off.)
She is Nam Joo.
(She sings well.)
(She is good.)
(We didn't know how well she could sing.)
(Am I the only one who didn't know?)
(I didn't know either.)
(She is the best.)
(He gets goose bumps.)
(Nam Joo is a singer with a beautiful voice.)
- It was Nam Joo. - Filial Daughter Shim Cheong...
was Nam Joo of Apink.
(Nam Joo is the sub vocalist of Apink, a five-year-old girl group.)
(Apink is known for their innocent characters.)
A chipmunk gathering chestnuts.
(Nam Joo has the best reaction.)
(Even though she is small, she has a powerful voice.)
(Was this really her first time performing on stage alone?)
(Why did she decide to visit King of Mask Singer?)
- She is a good singer. - She sang so well.
- I was so surprised. - She is as good as Jeong Eun Ji.
- Right. - Thank you.
- Jang Hyuk seems surprised. - I was very surprised.
You were going easy on the song during the duet match.
But this time,
you sang with such passion.
- It really moved me. - Thank you.
This piece of information will surprise you.
This was her first time performing...
- alone. - Really?
- She was amazing. - She really was.
(She still looks nervous.)
She has had opportunities...
but avoided to be alone on stage...
due to stage fright.
That's what I heard.
- But she is so talented. - I know.
I decided to visit King of Mask Singer...
because I wanted to overcome that fear.
I was calm until took off the mask,
but my hands started to shake the moment I took off the mask.
The fear came after I had debuted.
You know, you can't just ignore on-line comments about you.
And those comments...
brought down my confidence.
I can tell that she still seems a bit nervous.
I can tell that she practised a lot for this performance.
If she hadn't practised so much,
she wouldn't have been able to sing so perfectly in tune.
You are good enough to become a main vocalist.
Thank you.
Even though she has the talent, she couldn't believe in herself.
That's why she suffered from fear.
I will do my best...
to be more confident.
- Thank you. - All right.
(Thank you for an amazing performance.)
My goodness, I don't know what to do.
I almost cried.
I once sang out of tune...
while I was dancing and singing on stage.
After that incident, I couldn't bear being in front on stage.
Even when I got good parts,
I said, "I can't do this. Why did you give me this part?"
That's how insecure I was.
I lacked confidence in myself...
and was afraid a lot.
But I have performed here...
and received praises for my performance...
by so many people.
I tried my best not to cry. I am so grateful.
Eun Ji, who sang on this show before...
(Jeong Eun Ji)
gave me a lot of advice.
She told me that hiding your identity behind a mask...
would let you sing more confidently.
Thanks to her, I was able to let it go on stage.
The Dragon King of the Sea beats Nam Joo and moves on to Round Two.
Right after the show,
the poll to pick the most possible winner of this week will take place.
Your participation will be greatly appreciated.
This is Round One, the duet match of King of Mask Singer.
We now welcome the third team.
This is the third match of Round One.
His song will bring out the party mood for New Year.
Bling Bling Happy New Year!
(Happy New Year takes confident steps.)
(This will be a good year.)
- He is big. - He is heavily built.
He is charismatic.
Opposing him...
is a man with a pretty voice like pure white snow.
Pretty Boy Snow Man!
(Struggling)
(I'm so excited.)
(How cute.)
How cute.
Women are already falling for him.
(It's been a long time.)
(That's why I asked for a handshake.)
(I hate you.)
(- Take this. - What?)
(You startled me.)
(Did we surprise you?)
Happy New Year!
(These masked singers surprised the panellists from the start.)
(Will they surprise the panellists once again?)
("This Is the Moment" from the musical "Jekyll & Hyde")
(His voice sounds familiar.)
(He has a melodious voice that conveys deep emotions.)
(Could that be...)
(My goodness)
(He has a deep voice of a classical singer.)
(This is awesome.)
(The audience is captivated by their magical performance.)
This is the best. They are such amazing singers.
They both have great voices.
(House Band)
(Snow Man carries out the song with such emotions.)
(The protagonist's desperation...)
(is being delivered through the lyrics.)
(Happy New Year portraits extreme emotions.)
(A spectacular performance of a musical number)
(Bravo)
Who should I vote for?
I think they are musical singers. They brought beautiful harmony.
That was the third match of Round One.
Which masked singer will become...
the winner of this match?
All votes are in.
Please say hello to the viewers.
Happy New Year can go first.
(Hesitant)
All right...
It's nice to meet you. I'm Bling Bling Happy New Year.
- Everyone, happy New Year! - All right.
He is bling-bling...
with a splendid tuxedo.
Hello.
I'm Pretty Boy Snow Man.
The cute Snow Man...
said hello to the viewers.
Young Seok, what are your thoughts?
Snow Man has a basis in the classical singing.
He has a soft and charming voice...
- like that of Placido Domingo. - I see.
(Placido Domingo is known for his dramatic style of singing.)
Hearing his voice, I kept thinking, "He is truly blessed."
How could he have such a voice?
If he isn't a singer,
how much temptation would he have had to become one?
That's what I thought. As for Happy New Year,
He has a thick voice.
And it might seem as if Snow Man was doing a better job,
but Happy New Year was immersed in the song more...
than Snow Man.
The audience could be touched by things that.
Happy New Year's voice is masculine.
He sang as if he was acting.
I am guessing he might be a musical actor.
When I heard Snow Man's voice,
it didn't feel like his own voice.
I think he is good at mimicking whatever it is.
I don't think he is a professional.
There are many talented comedians out there.
I think he is one of them...
who sings very well.
A comedian dreaming to be a singer?
Maybe he wanted to be a singer before.
So you think his dream was to be a singer.
I have a opposing opinion.
If Happy New Year was in fact not a singer,
he couldn't have that big voice.
- Really? - Such a big voice comes from...
a lot of practice.
What I noticed about Snow Man is that he...
pronounces words very softly.
If he pronounced the part like...
In this moment...
Snow Man would pronounce it like this.
Judging by the pronunciation,
both of them are talented singers.
We have two different opinions.
They could be singers or actors,
or even comedians.
- Gu Ra, what do you think? - Yes.
I think comedians have most talents.
- I see. - And as for Snow Man,
the point is his costume.
Last time...
the contestant who wore that kind of costume was 2BiC.
He was a rather chubby guy.
As I see it,
that costume is just a...
white version of 2BiC's.
- Is that so? - Yes.
Yes, he recycled it.
- It's the same thing? - That's right.
That person is not fat.
He's tricking us to think that he is a fat person.
He is maybe Mun Se Yun or Yu Min Sang.
- Maybe so. - Yes, that's it.
Yu Min Sang won't fit in there.
No way.
You said he is trying to give us a false idea.
He's specialty is vocal mimicry.
Especially the voice actor, Park Gi Ryang from "VJ's on the Scene".
He does a really good job.
Let's hear it together.
(Let's see how good he is.)
"There are people trying to make the town laugh."
"Here is the grand reveal of that scene."
- Wow. - Amazing.
- Only a comedian can do that. - Wasn't that same?
After hearing his vocal mimicry,
I have a feeling that he has a big body.
When you wear a mask, people don't usually put on a scarf.
So the meaning of...
that scarf must be to hide the excess fat around his chin.
- He might be fat? - Yes.
- Gu Ra might be wrong. - Gu Ra guessed wrong?
I agree with her because...
I have only seen such a...
chubby hand from Min Sang.
You are guessing that he is Min Sang.
So I'm guessing he is a fat comedian.
Do you not have any other talent, Snow Man?
Yes, he does. We're being really careful not to get caught.
- Show us once. - Snow Man here...
excels at selling meat cutlets.
Together, if you don't mind.
Just help out a little.
Give a round of applause, everyone.
First of all, you must get people's attentions.
We have meat cutlets!
Come and try out our meat cutlets!
It is crazy good!
Gu Ra, why don't you fry cutlets for your son today?
You have to add a lot of oil!
Buy our meat cutlets!
(Like an advertising balloon in front of stores)
(For five minutes...)
(straight)
(Grand opening celebration)
(He's trying hard.)
(It goes on and on...)
It's easy to sell meat cutlets to ladies.
- Bong Sun? - Yes?
Aren't you Han Ji Min?
I thought you were Han Ji Min for a second.
(Please buy my meat cutlets.)
How much is it?
It's 70,000 dollars for two.
I will come back after selling my house.
I'll be waiting.
Mr Happy New Year!
(Is it over?)
You buy some too.
I don't really like them.
Men who can cook are popular among ladies.
Happy New Year, let's fry some cutlets in New Year.
(Even to a balloon?)
- I'll take it. - Thank you.
Thank you.
And, cut.
We saw him selling meat cutlets.
He talks very well.
You didn't seem up for it but gave it your best.
We will show you another one.
Snow Man says he's good at sexy dancing.
If you can dance a bit,
do you mind joining?
- I'm sorry. - I know it is hard.
If you feel like it, feel free to join.
Okay, great.
- Sexy dance! - Give us the music!
(Snow Man is starting to groove.)
(Shake dance)
(Shaking)
(Let's do this together!)
(Try it, it's fun!)
(I'm fine.)
(Awesome, right?)
(I guess I'm by myself.)
(What's this?)
(Wow!)
(Powerful Shake)
(What a surprise.)
(What the...)
(Watch me closely, Snow Man.)
(Sexy)
(Bounce)
Look at them.
We'll end it here.
Wow, what a dance.
You are really flexible, Happy New Year.
- I'm sorry. - Okay.
You said you wouldn't show us.
What did you think, Yoon Seok?
I think Happy New Year does musicals.
Do you know Joo Sang Wook?
(An actor who also sings well)
(He has a great sense of humour as well.)
- Joo Sang Wook? - Yes, he has the similar figure.
I can guess who Happy New Year is.
He is in fact very famous in the musical field.
He is overshadowed by...
someone in his family.
I'll tell you that later.
I am so curious.
Could give us the initials, Gu Ra?
SJH.
You said SJH?
This man has two suns in his family.
His wife is more famous.
So is his son.
I see. He tried to come on...
King of Mask Singer before,
- That's right. - then he told Gu Ra about it.
It was a huge mistake.
He ended up being cancelled on the show.
- So back then... - It's him, right?
I want to put an end to it today.
- Oh, within this year? - That's it.
- He's talking about Son Jun Ho. - Yes, him.
(The musical actor who is also a good singer, Son Jun Ho.)
What did you do?
I told him "Hey, he can't come to me and say that."
And he said "Okay, I'll cancel it."
- And he cancelled it. - Because of you.
So it's Son Jun ho.
His wife is really famous.
We will stop guessing now.
Happy New Year and Snow Man showed us a great...
musical performance on the year-end.
Who is the third winner of Round One?
(Is it Happy New Year with a grand voice?)
(Or Snow Man with a rich voice?)
These two have very different styles.
The winner of this third match is...
Happy, happy!
Go, Snow Man!
Drum roll.
(They are both great.)
(Who will have happy New Year?)
The winner of this third match is...
(Snow Man wins.)
Snow Man won!
- Wow. - Wow.
(Happy and disappointed)
(They are congratulating Snow Man.)
It's Snow Man.
You did well.
Snow Man won.
Snow Man beat Happy New Year!
The score is 46 to 53.
He won by only seven points.
(Sing to us again next time.)
(Struggling)
I'll try harder on Round Two.
(He is enjoying his victory.)
Happy New Year seems very disappointed.
He must have thought he would win.
Wait a minute...
I think he is in panic right now.
- As I see it... - Yes,
let's reveal his...
identity while singing the song he prepared...
for Round Two.
Give him a big hand!
To me it felt like...
he was singing as if he was acting.
Do you know Joo Sang Wook?
SJH.
If he wasn't a singer,
he couldn't have that big voice.
(Who is this mysterious man?)
("Pine Tree" by Bobby Kim)
(Once he sings at ease,)
(his tone becomes so sweet.)
He has the same voice as the one from the song, "Memories".
- It's similar. - Right?
(His voice filled with deep emotions)
(It touches people's hearts.)
(Who could this be?)
Now, Bling Bling Happy New Year,
please take off your mask and show us your face!
(Wow!)
This is...
(What happened?)
Who is he?
(Who is he?)
Please take off your mask and show us your face!
This is Lee Phil Mo of 18 years of career!
This is Lee Phil Mo!
(Lee Phil Mo?)
(Gosh!)
(They are all in awe from this unexpected result.)
My goodness!
(His feel-good tone is hunting for ladies' hearts.)
(His singing voice has different charm to his acting voice.)
(This is good.)
(His voice conveys deep emotions.)
(Actor Lee Phil Mo's voice)
(He is awesome.)
(It was so sweet.)
Thank you so much.
(This man is the best.)
Gosh, he is handsome.
Happy New Year was an actor, Lee Phil Mo.
Stop right there!
Choi Dal Po.
Do you think this job is a joke?
(With the handsome looks and unique acting style...)
(he has caught TV viewers' attentions.)
(Through musicals and plays since college...)
(he has been building a strong career.)
I like my nickname. I had a great feeling today.
I wanted to stay on the show for a long time.
So you didn't expect to lose in Round One, I guess.
I'm sorry to say this but I really thought I would be the King.
He wrote this earlier. "My goal is to be here every week."
That is what he wrote.
Although you're very active on dramas,
your thirst for singing still remains, right?
Of course. I sometimes go see my friends' shows.
Whenever I see them perform on stage,
- I feel the urge to get up there. - Yes.
So when you said you wanted to be the King,
it was a lie at all.
- Wasn't he great? - Yes!
Young Seok, how did you like his voice?
He really looked charismatic as if he was the King.
It seemed like he was giving his all...
for the masterpiece. It was like a movie.
Jang Hyuk, you look surprised again.
When I heard him sing,
it felt like he was singing his heart out.
Singing is not only about perfect pitch and all that.
More important thing is to deliver your emotion and message to people.
That is exactly what I got from him. I was so moved. Thank you.
We just heard the voice not from the drama script.
It was his raw voice on stage.
Please give it up for him!
- Thank you. - It was great!
(We look forward to hearing your voice more often.)
- How do you feel now? - I think something went wrong.
You normally perform only in front of limited number of people.
I have been performing continuously but...
a lot of people don't know that I can sing.
So I wanted to show people...
that side of me today through the show.
When I took off the mask during singing,
I felt so happy.
It felt so warm when I saw twinkling eyes in the audience.
I will remember this experience...
as one of the happiest moments of this year.
Pretty Boy Snow Man beats New Year and moves onto the next round.
Please welcome the last team of Round One!
The fourth match of Round One.
His voice resonates.
For Whom the Bell Tolls!
(He enters as bell tolls.)
(He walks in with confidence.)
His body language tells he is a great singer.
- He will be 100 percent great. - I know.
Opposing him is...
His voice can go through the sky.
Unbeatable Shield Kite!
(Shield Kite flies the highest when against strong wind.)
(I am not afraid of anyone!)
It is neck and neck.
I think he will be good too.
(Bell is wearing hanbok.)
(Shield Kite looks like a skinny rocker.)
Wow, he is so skinny.
- That is Kim Won Jun's style. - It is Hwang Chi Yeol's.
You and Jung Min are too fond of Chi Yeol.
I am very excited.
(Regardless of their outlooks, this match is very much anticipated.)
(How will they make us happy?)
("Let's Go on a Trip" by Cho Yong Pil)
(His voice is getting people's attentions.)
(Somewhat unique style of singing and voice)
(Both of them put on an exciting performance.)
(He plays drums in the air.)
(The audience can't help but move their bodies to the rhythm.)
(We want to leave for a trip right now!)
(He dances.)
(He claps.)
(Bell's voice makes you smile.)
(Who is he?)
Sing along.
(Rather than trying to stand out,)
(the two masked singers enjoy the performance with the audience.)
(Oh!)
(Bell's solo ad-lib)
(It was as cool as a glass of ice water.)
(The audience reciprocates with their bright smiles.)
I think they are not young. Their style is old-fashioned.
They seem old.
They may be the ones of the doctors and scholars...
who appear on "Vitamin".
The last match of Round One has just finished.
Which voice moved you more?
For Whom the Bell Tolls moved your hearts...
with his clear voice.
Unbeatable Shield Kite impressed you with his powerful voice.
All votes are in.
Gu Ra seemed to have difficulties choosing. What do you think?
Do you see his costume? It's harder to get it...
than you expect.
- The costume of Shield Kite? - Yes, the red leather jacket.
It's hard to get it in a short time. It must be his own jacket.
Even if he is hiding his identity with a mask,
he must want to show something unique to himself.
He was popular from late 80s to early 90s.
I guess he is...
- Lee Gyu Seok. - Of "Train and Pine Tree"?
He seems like Lee Gyu Seok of "Train and Pine Tree".
(Lee Gyu Seok debuted in 1988 with "Train and Pine Tree".)
(Judging from the way he dresses and stands...)
- He might be Lee Gyu Seok. - I see.
- And his opponent... - You mean Bell.
He couldn't strike a bell.
- What do you mean? - In my opinion...
- The game is over for him? - Yes, he's done.
In my opinion, he is a comedian.
- I guess he is Shim Hyun Sub. - Oh, Shim Hyun Sub?
(A clear pronunciation and strong voice)
(He was highly talented.)
He has a powerful voice.
You mentioned him often.
It's about time for him to appear on this show.
- He was mentioned many times. - Yes, he was.
Look! Look what he is doing.
Look what he is doing. Only comedians do those things.
Get Hyun Cheol to do that. He can't.
- Can you do that? - No, I can't.
- See? Not everybody can do that. - Why don't you try then?
- Try it yourself. - Tap your forehead first.
Slightly hit your forehead.
He hit himself for real.
(Powerful massage on his scalp)
(It was unexpectedly hard.)
(They are surprised as if a bomb explodes.)
Look at him. He hit himself for real.
- He hit himself hard. - He couldn't control his strength.
- He had to mime. - Miming is not that easy.
Look at him. He is giggling.
He must be Shim Hyun Sub.
- Look at him there. - You need to compose yourself.
What do you think, Jang Hyuk?
Shield Kite could have...
shown off more of his tough voice.
It seemed he controlled himself...
and kept considering Bell.
Bell is... Or Mr Bell is...
- Mr Bell? - Mr Bell is...
Shield Kite seems to know...
Bell is his senior.
- They both are singers. - Are they all singers?
- Is Bell a singer too? - He is a singer.
- His sense of rhythm was very good. - Bell? Really?
Their opinions are divided.
At first, I thought Bell was Shim Hyun Sub.
But it seems...
he is Nam Sang Il in Korean traditional music scene.
He is PSY of Korean traditional music.
His movements were like those of Korean traditional musicians.
(Motions and gestures of Korean traditional musicians)
(Did he reveal his identity with the movements?)
- Nam Sang Il? - Yes.
Shield Kite sang very high notes at the part "To the place".
I sang it myself to know.
("To the place")
(He sang high notes.)
Not many singers can sing the notes in a thick voice like him.
He reminds me of somebody.
He has a similar voice with Kang Woo Jin...
who sang "Love".
(A soft but thick voice)
(Who else sings high notes in a thick voice?)
What's your professional view, Young Seok?
Shield Kite's costume was common in Pagoda Theatre.
The place was the only place where rockers gathered in the 80s.
- You are familiar with it, right? - Definitely.
Blue Sky is known for slow songs. But it began based on rock.
So he used to grow his hair very long.
- Rockers remember that fashion. - I see.
Weren't you too confused on the costume?
But his vocal style matches the costume.
- Does it? - It's the style from that time.
It's the rock vocal style of the time back then too.
When the song ended, he made this motion.
(After finishing his part,)
(he points the next singer.)
- Does anybody do this nowadays? - I see your point.
Bell jumped at his signal and...
began to sing his part right away.
Bell is also mature.
- They both are old-fashioned? - Yes.
- He thinks they are old. - Both of them.
Both of them.
I was impressed by Bell...
because his sense of rhythm was not so good...
but he made variations...
toward the end of the song.
(He makes variations.)
My heart was stirred at the part.
My heart was stirred.
- Stirred? - Why can't you just say he's good?
Your heart was stirred? Is it because he was good?
As a singer, there are times...
when you realise you're singing not as good as usual.
- You are usually better than that. - Yes, you know you are.
You know it better than anyone.
So when you know you're not in your best shape,
you don't have to make variations or improvisations.
But he did his best to show everything he prepared.
How could I not be stirred at my heart?
His heart was stirred because he knew...
how upset the singer would be.
Jang Hyuk said Bell is a singer.
Gu Ra said Bell's not a singer. What is your opinion, young Seok?
He doesn't have any one of the three qualities...
- needed to qualify as a singer. - Does he?
He is sure Bell is not a singer.
(He ends his comments with a biting remark.)
- Gu Ra thinks he's Shim Hyun Sub. - Yes, right.
Bell's specialty is...
- impersonation. - See?
He'll show us a little bit of his impersonation.
He'll do impersonation of Lee Soon Jae.
"Don't ask or argue with it."
"Call us right now."
"Call 1588."
"Gu Ra, you brat."
That's it.
He just did impersonation in his own voice.
Isn't he Raccoon from "Tazza"?
- Raccoon? - Raccoon in the movie "Tazza".
Did I go too far?
(His low voice sounds similar.)
(Jo Sang Geon is Bell?)
Is it too difficult?
You've guessed many names...
for Bell.
He said he used to be a captain of a cheerleading squad.
He'll show you a dance wishing for a victory.
- Let's see him dance. - This will be interesting.
Please give him the music.
(I'm Gangnam style.)
(Shield Kate joins Bell doing horse ride dance.)
(What hint could they get from the dance?)
(Dancing)
(His dance indicates an old age.)
(The epitome of mismatch)
(How is this cheering for a victory?)
(He keeps on taking only the simple steps.)
(The end!)
What was that?
Why are you two hugging all of a sudden?
(What was that?)
He showed us a dance to wish for a victory,
and Shield Kite joined in as well.
I have reached a conclusion from watching them act.
I don't think Bell is determined to sing well...
to move onto the next round.
He was the first artist to finish a song like this.
Let's go on...
A trap
No one has done that in the history of the show.
There is only one who could do that.
Who?
- Only Cho Young Nam does that. - Cho Young Nam.
Let's go...
His actions do remind me of Cho Young Nam.
Has Cho Young Nam visited King of Mask Singer?
The result is in. Gu Ra...
(Moving)
What are you doing all of a sudden?
It's heart-warming to see them encourage each other.
We now reveal the last winner of the duet match.
Who has won?
(He has spotless voice and singing skills.)
(It's hard to tell whether Bell is a singer or a comedian.)
(He has a thick voice that can hit high notes.)
(Shield Kite was more relaxed on stage.)
Among these two masked singers,
who will take the win and move onto Round Two?
The winner is...
Bell! Bell!
Mr Bell!
Who will be the winner?
(Who will be the winner?)
The winner is...
Will it be Bell or Shield Kite?
Let's see the result. The winner is...
Shield Kite won.
(Bell lost.)
- I knew it. - Shield Kite won.
What do you mean by that?
How unfortunate.
Shield Kite beat Bell and became the winner.
The final score was 72 to 28 votes.
All right. It seems like they don't mind the result.
(Careful)
(Who is this quiet Shield Kite?)
For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Who could he be? His identity will be revealed soon.
Please give him a round of applause.
(His identity will be revealed during his solo performance.)
I think he is Shim Hyun Sub.
Bell is definitely a singer. He has a good sense of rhythm.
Could he be Nam Sang Il?
Racoon from the movie, "Tazza"?
- Only Cho Young Nam does that. - Cho Young Nam?
Let's go on... a trap...
(Did he fall off from the bridge?)
(Shivering 100m crossing on a single rope)
(The fear pierces through the body.)
(A collapsing marine)
(Suffocating training)
("People Are More Beautiful Than Flowers" by An Chi Hwan)
What a comfortable voice.
His voice is amazing.
I think he is an actor.
(The song goes well with his warm voice.)
(Bell is relaxed singing the song.)
(He unites everyone with his maturity and charm.)
Now, For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Please take off your mask and show us your face!
(Screaming)
(Bowing)
(Incredible)
Show your face!
This is...
an entertainer of 38 years of experience who debuted as a singer,
Im Baek Chun.
(No way!)
(My goodness)
My goodness.
(Screaming)
It's Im Baek Chun!
(They scream like little girls who just met an idol singer.)
This is incredible.
(Shouting like a pterodactyl)
(He screams as if he has witnessed The Beatles being reunited.)
(The audience couldn't help but bow in surprise.)
What do we do now?
(Thumbs up)
(You are so cool.)
(Love is the best)
(This is the shout of a seasoned singer.)
(He closes the performance with a warm smile.)
(He is a familiar face to everyone in the audience.)
(We welcome Im Baek Chun to King of Mask Singer.)
(Flipping)
Thank you.
(The audience responds to his every move.)
Hello, it's nice to be here.
All right.
(He won the Participation Award in Campus Song Festival in 1978.)
(He debuted as a singer with "A Letter Written by My Mind".)
This programme is back with a new format.
(He has hosted a lot of popular shows.)
(He stood out from the people who are now big stars.)
(It became the talk of the town when he married Kim Yeon Ju.)
(He has interacted with the public for the past 38 years.)
(The legendary MC, Im Baek Chun)
I haven't been in a competition in 38 years.
- Since the Campus Song Festival? - That's right.
Since I didn't sing for a long time,
my performance was a disaster.
(That's not true.)
Jang Hyuk really surprised me.
He insisted until the end that Bell was a singer.
Thank you, Jang Hyuk.
Thank you, Sir.
- Once a singer, always a singer. - That's right.
- Hyun Cheol made me upset. - I see.
I worked on albums with Hyun Cheol and Young Seok.
- You worked together before? - "A Letter Written by My Heart"...
- was written by Hyun Cheol and me. - Was he your partner?
- Yes. - I see.
- Same thing goes for Young Seok. - Yes?
He has known me for a long time.
Young Seok said that you lack everything to be a singer.
That's what he said.
Young Seok judged me correctly.
No, that's not true.
He is about to cry.
I grew up listening to your music.
And I grew up watching your shows.
Young Seok is...
- so soft-hearted. - I didn't know...
that someone older than me would visit the show.
I cry every time I see Young Seok cry on TV.
- Right. - It's good to see you here.
- I feel the same. - Baek Chun is a senior singer...
as well as a senior MC.
- Thank you. - We grew up watching his shows.
Gu Ra, what is wrong with you?
How could you think he was Shim Hyun Sub?
Back in the days I appeared on radio shows as a guest.
And I was a guest on his show for about a year.
- So I know him very well. - Gu Ra is an amazing person...
I have known since he debuted.
I must say, Baek Chun represents the spirit of this show.
He just came to the set alone...
without telling his family.
- Isn't that right? - Well...
You haven't told anyone.
- It was hard to keep a secret. - They must be surprised.
My family enjoys watching this show.
I wanted to entertain them.
I thought they'd laugh loud when I take off the mask.
And it would be stress reliever.
But I think my score might stress them out even more.
That's unfortunate.
As many of you know, Baek Chun is married to...
the legendary MC of the past, Kim Yeon Ju.
Would you like to send a video message?
They must be very surprised since you kept this a secret.
Middle-aged men aren't comfortable to say "I love you."
But I guess I will be doing it for the world to see.
Yeon Ju, it's been 22 years since we got married.
I still love you very much.
Please give him a round of applause.
(Thank you for being a great person.)
(Exiting after giving the audience a great time)
(You can feel his emotions from his bright smile.)
I didn't think that people would like me.
But those young people knew me...
and that felt good.
I think of broadcasting as my genuine vocation,
and I haven't done anything else.
So I hope I would be remembered as a person who...
was enthusiastic about broadcasting.
I don't think of MCs and DJs as a star.
A star is a singer or an actor.
I just hope everyone remembers me...
as an enthusiastic host.