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This week's story on Rainbow Club...
It is the year 2016.
The members plan on spending a meaningful New Year's day.
- Hello. - They will volunteer...
to deliver briquettes to the neighbours...
Don't get ahead of me.
This isn't a competition. It's volunteer work.
In order to stay fit,
Hyun Moo focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle,
Why
Do I keep
Regretting
Jung Wan visits...
a fellow rooftop dweller to deliver love and warmth.
I live the closest to the stars
Songs like this will raise the price rooftop houses.
Welcoming the new year 2016,
the members organise a meeting for the new members.
- Sit on my back. - Lie down?
- Lie down on me. - Be careful.
(Chi Yeul shows off his strength.)
- Impressive. - Hold on.
(Oops)
This is the special episode,
"Tell Them It's New Year".
Tell them I can't go
Because it's the Year of Red Monkey
(The day of the kick-off meeting)
- It's cold. - It is.
It's really winter.
(They are heading to Ae Sook's shop.)
I can go there too, right?
I almost...
didn't get what you meant.
She wouldn't kick me out, would she?
- She's not that harsh. - Right.
Do you like anyone among our members?
- I like Dong Wan. - Dong Wan?
- Yes. - I see.
What about Hyun Moo?
Do I need to like him?
(Do I need to like him?)
I mean...
I don't have to like him. He's just not my type.
(They enter nervously.)
- Oh. - Oh, boy.
Hello.
(Hi, Young Chul.)
This is...
Hello.
I brought him with me.
- Hello. - He just...
asked me if it's okay for him to come here.
- It's no problem. - No problem?
- Is it your first time meeting him? - Yes.
You look just like you appear on TV.
That's not really a compliment.
What do you want me to say?
Do you still...
- feel the same about him? - I do.
My mind hasn't changed.
- Really? - Yes.
People shouldn't change their minds easily.
- She will open up her mind slowly. - Right.
- This way... - Yes.
Dong Wan will be here soon.
- Wow. - Should we sit here?
It's nice here.
Is this where we sit?
Sit wherever you'd like.
Kick-off meeting...
(2016 Kick-off Meeting)
Young Chul is looking forward to meeting the new members.
Introducing the new members...
(The president has prepared the programme table.)
- This is... - This is like a real meeting.
Of course.
I'm good at planning these things.
(His work experience at a company pays off.)
(Kick-off meeting is ready to begin.)
(Perfecting every detail)
- Welcome. - Happy New Year.
- Wow. - Come on in.
This is a real kick-off meeting.
- The newbies are here. - Yes.
Please, take seats.
- Right this way. - Okay.
- Hi. - It was hard being the newbie.
- I know. - Young Chul.
I'm not welcoming you just yet.
- Oh, really? - You're not welcome yet.
- Let's have a seat. - Oh, boy.
You three are similar.
- What? - You three.
- I still look like a newbie? - Yes.
- You still give off the vibe. - We're his juniors now.
The immediate senior needs to take control.
Young Chul, go downstairs to chat.
(Go downstairs to chat.)
- Just go downstairs. - Oh.
He's not nice to us.
- Right. - He almost hurt my pride.
We will now begin our 2016 kick-off meeting.
(We will begin our 2016 kick-off meeting.)
(The meeting starts with the opening announcement.)
First of all,
Mr Kim will speak a few words...
- for the new year. - Wow.
It's finally the year 2016.
Let's make this year...
meaningful by helping each other out...
and sharing the love.
Welcome!
(Welcome, new members.)
- We... - Your reactions are weak.
- You should cackle more. - Okay.
Young Chul.
- Yes? - Please, be quiet.
(Please, be quiet.)
- I have a stomachache. - He deserves it.
Now,
we will have the new members...
introduce themselves.
- Yes! - Let them introduce themselves.
(Introducing the new members of Rainbow Club)
I am comedian Lee Gook Ju...
and I've been living by myself for a decade now.
- 10 years! - Gook Ju!
The life of a comedian...
requires you to show your funnier, uglier sides.
So...
I wanted my life to be seen from a better perspective,
but I'm here now to show you...
- everything in my life, as it is. - As it is.
So that many people can identify with me.
I would like to represent...
- all women living alone. - Is there more to show?
As soon as I saw your face without makeup,
- I thought that I'd seen it all. - Apparently,
when you first started out in Rainbow Club,
you drank beer...
- and you burped out loud. - You burped.
- Your burp and your naked face... - Burping and no makeup...
(Working out at night)
(Burping)
I messed up.
At first,
I was afraid,
but I feel more at ease now.
I feel like I'm part of a family,
although I'm still uncomfortable with one person.
- Except him... - Family can be uncomfortable.
We're not family yet!
I'm the youngest of the club now.
- I'm the same age as BoA. - You're cute.
- Born in 1986. - The same age as BoA.
- She is "Bloated", BoA's age. - She is.
- Welcome. - Welcome.
(Welcome, Bloated.)
- So cool. - Now,
Chi Yeul, the son from Gumi.
(The son from Gumi, Chi Yeul)
Go, Chi Yeul.
I've been living in Seoul myself for 10 years.
-10 years? - Yes.
Usually, I start the day by...
- exercising... - Right.
- and taking care of myself. - I see.
I'd like to show you all...
how I live alone while staying fit.
Give it up for Chi Yeul.
He's ambitious.
Once you two step outside, we will announce who passed.
(We will announce who passed.)
Young Chul, you three should step outside together.
(You three should step outside together.)
Don't do that to me.
- I want to tease them. - Seriously.
- Once he goes... - Ridiculous.
We will now present you with souvenirs...
in hopes that...
- 2016 will treat you well. - Yes!
What a good president.
- Good. - In fact,
- souvenirs are a must in all... - Right.
- good kick-off meetings. - Of course.
- To kick-off a good year. - Right.
Calendars are usually...
- given out on New Year's. - Calendars.
- For you all... - Calendars are nice.
- You're making me nervous. - Here.
I think the calendars will have his pictures in them.
Just take a peak.
Thank you.
- Don't be surprised. - Look.
We've made them with love.
I'm nervous.
- What? - I can't believe this.
I can't handle this.
Ready. Shoot!
(Production, shooting, modelling done by himself)
Let it go.
(Epitome of self-love)
(Hyun Moo's 2016 calendar)
- No. - Oh, no.
- I don't want it. - What is this?
- I don't want it. - No.
I don't like it.
Just flip it.
You should have given it out on summer.
- Okay. - For each month,
there's a theme.
- You're Elsa on January. - This is insane.
There's a theme for every month.
- It's a bit embarrassing. - Sorry, but...
- That's a good shot. - No, it isn't.
- Elsa... - What is this?
I already have another calendar.
- You can give it to Ae Sook. - It could be a good pan holder.
"Why do I need to keep this calendar?"
I think that's what she'd say.
If you look at May,
- "Get married". - On May 5th...
- "I'd like to get married." - "I'd like to get married."
By that time, I'd like to either get married...
- or have a girlfriend. - Oh.
- Or whatever works out. - You?
Yes.
I gave you all a calendar so that if you have plans for the new year,
- you should write them on it. - Good.
- That's very meaningful. - Thank you.
Why don't we share our new year's resolutions?
What about you, Jung Wan?
- Right. - My biggest wish of this year...
is of course to have a successful wedding, but also...
I want a honeymoon baby.
(Honeymoon baby)
- Already. - Honeymoon baby.
So you already have plans for having kids?
How many sons and daughters are you going to have?
Just like my parents, I'd like to have...
- three children. - Regardless of gender?
- Right. - We hope it'll happen.
- Go, Jung Wan!
- Go! - Right.
What about you, Mr Kim?
I shot a film for the first time in a while last year.
I hope that the film will be out successfully this year.
Do you have any plans for dating?
It's more important for my sons to start dating.
- I see. - I hope that both of them...
will get married this year.
How about me as your daughter-in-law?
- Pardon? - He already...
He already has about 3000 daughter-in-laws.
He looked very flustered just now.
(Gook Ju is upset.)
- I really couldn't hear her. - I mean...
- I didn't hear her. - But...
He has two sons.
- I want them both to get married. - Do they have girlfriends?
- I see. - He's not even looking at me.
Possibly between September and October,
it would be nice for them to get married.
- That's what I'm hoping for. - As a father.
- We cheer for you. - Thank you.
(We hope to hear the good news soon.)
You must have so many plans for this year, Dong Wan.
I plan on turning my hobbies...
into something more specific.
- Even more specific? - Wow.
They're already so specific.
That's making me sick.
There is a Canadian licence for becoming a ski teacher.
I registered to take the test which I will be taking in January.
And by May,
I'd like to get the licence to drive water sports vehicles.
And to test for Japanese language exam...
Why are you interested in Japanese?
- Also the licence for sky diving. - Stop!
- That's too much. - Exactly.
I'm attending a hiking school from January.
- Hiking school? - Yes.
- For climbing higher mountains. - Learning to hike...
I'd like to climb the Himalayas this year.
- The Himalayas? - Oh, my goodness.
Many people misunderstand that the Himalayas are dangerous.
I don't think I would ever date Dong Wan.
Really.
Because you'd need to spend...
- time with the girlfriend too. - That's true.
He focuses a little too much on his own life.
Men like us are better in this case.
- How? - We'd only focus on our women.
Our only focuses are our job and girlfriend.
- We may look at different women... - He's...
- They are all still women. - Girlfriends.
- Just women. - Yes.
- Yes. - Now, Young Chul,
tell us about your awesome plans in front of your juniors.
- 2015 was a great year for me. - Right.
Kim Young Chul of I Live Alone and "Real Men".
Kim Young Chul!
Thank you so much...
- That's right. - Thank you!
- Congratulations. - That was it.
I think I just need to keep it up...
- in 2016. - That's right.
As I have my place in the business now.
- Right. - Since I couldn't win it last year,
I will aim for the Grand Award this year.
- Oh, my. - That's my goal.
There is a comedy festival in Montreal, Canada this year.
It is my wish to do a stand-up comedy in English.
Because I've been studying English for over 10 years now.
As a representative from Korea, I'd like to perform there.
- You are amazing. - That's great.
- Wow. - You're awesome.
Can we get a sneak peak of your English comedy act?
- Right here? - Yes, please!
- In English! - Yes.
If I say, "Hello, everyone. I'm a comedian, not a Canadian",
people will start laughing.
- A comedian, not Canadian. - I don't think they will.
That's what you think.
(That's what you think.)
Do you have anything else?
I have some jokes in English about airlines.
American ones are a bit different from the Korean ones.
The flight attendants are very confident.
When we ask, "Excuse me, can I get some water?"
The Korean attendants will say, "Sure, I'll be right back."
When I ask the American attendants pushing the cart,
- they say, "Wait!" - I see.
They're really confident.
A friend of mine got on an American plane once.
He asked, "Excuse me, can I get a headphone?"
And the attendant shouted, "Wait."
They didn't give him the headphone.
They threw it at him, and he caught it.
"Nice catch!"
(Nice catch!)
Jokes like these are what...
- I'm preparing at the moment. - That's quite nice.
Don't you think you're being too harsh right now?
- I mean... - They really weren't that funny.
This brings back the bad memory.
People think I haven't even graduated middle school.
They think I didn't study, so I can't...
(Laughing at his own jokes)
When will I be done with hazing?
- It will be done once you sit down. - When I sit?
The end.
- He should win the Grand Award! - Yes.
Now, Gook Ju.
I'd like to do a concert just for women.
- A talk show concert? - Yes.
It's hard for me to wear revealing or extravagant outfits on TV,
since the viewers might not like me.
But in concerts, people pay to...
- see me, so... - Haters won't be there.
- I'd like to dress like Beyonce. - You can do whatever.
The audience might not like to see that.
They had thought they'd like her, but...
(Upon seeing Gook Ju in Beyonce's costume)
Oh, my goodness!
I'll have the outfits ready in advance...
and wear them one by one depending on their reaction.
Most of the time, when people get undressed...
We could join you on stage.
(No way in a million years)
On September 17th.
- Exactly? - September 17th.
On that day, I hope I'll make a boyfriend.
- Why? - Why that day?
So that Christmas will mark our 100th day anniversary.
- You calculated that. - I see.
I want a man who will love even my worst appearances.
- Aren't you being greedy? - What?
I'm not interested in you, so be quiet.
- He's stuck-up. - Dong Wan?
- Dong Wan is... - I want to challenge her!
Stop being challenged. You guys will be scolded.
If you wish for something, it will be granted.
I hope you'll get a boyfriend on September 17th.
- So I won't be lonely on Christmas. - Right.
What about you, Chi Yeul?
Since I spent 2015 meeting with people...
- and singing, - Right.
this year, I'd like to make a hit single.
Also, I'd like to be able to speak...
- Chinese fluently. - I see.
- Apparently, he's popular in China. - I see.
Study hard.
We will cheer for you.
- Hold a concert, too. - Go!
- Oh. - Ae Sook!
- Hello. - Come on in.
- Welcome. - Wow.
- You know what I'm here for. - We know.
- Oh, my. - Hello.
- We've seen you on TV. - She's putting it away.
(Putting the calendar away)
Do you have to do that?
She got rid of it.
- May I help? - No, sit down.
(I'll help her.)
- Dong Wan. - Yes?
- You look like you own the place. - Do I?
(You look like you own the place.)
(Coming to help her)
He's making me nervous.
- You look good together. - I'm here to pick up.
- Thank you. - Wow.
- I'll bring you the menu. - Excuse me.
- Are they going to the Himalayas? - I think they are.
- What is that? - Wow.
Look at that.
- Where's Dong Wan's seat? - Right here.
- His seat is here. - I'm sorry,
but this is for Dong Wan.
- It's as if she broke the aquarium. - That looks amazing.
- It's Dong Wan's - Oh, my goodness.
- Thank you. - I've never seen it before.
You're so lucky.
(Bringing out the food for the rest)
- Do you see the difference? - It's smaller.
- Their sizes are so different. - This one is so much larger.
Is there more?
- King crabs. - Thank you.
- That's amazing. - Isn't this too much?
- Oh, my. - I'm so happy.
- Sit down and let's eat. - Let's sit.
- Thank you for the meal. - Thank you for the meal.
(Thank you for the meal.)
- Wow. - Who should we thank?
- Do we thank Ae Sook or Dong Wan? - Dong Wan.
- Since he owns the place. - Thanks, Dong Wan.
- Thank you. - Thank you for the meal.
- The crabs are huge. - Thank you.
Thank you for the meal, brother-in-law.
Put this over here.
This is so good.
(Enjoying the meal to their hearts' content)
- Mr Kim, would you like more crabs? - I'm okay.
Put kimchi on top...
(It tastes even better together.)
This is really good.
(Do you even know the taste?)
Everything tastes good.
(All enjoying the crabs)
- It's so good. - I'll eat it later.
- You need kimchi on top. - That's amazing.
- And eat them together. - I see.
(Gook Ju knows how to eat!)
My goodness.
She's good.
Do women usually eat like that?
No, they don't.
Women pretend to eat less when there are men around.
But this is like a family meal.
(Comfortable like a family meal)
Please listen as you eat.
I've looked into...
your birthdates and...
- New year's fortune! - They may not be accurate.
- I'll read you your fortunes. - Fortunes.
- Like new year's fortune-telling. - That's right.
Out of 100 points of luck,
you all have different points.
- I see. - Oh.
- This will be fun. - I'm excited.
- This is just for fun. - Of course.
- It's still making me nervous. - Yes.
- The seventh place is the last. - Right.
The sixth received 64 points. I'll announce the sixth first.
This person needs to watch what he or she says.
- He looked at me. - I think it's me.
It will be hard to keep things up from last year.
So downsize your plans.
Since it's hard to keep up the current situation,
- don't start new plans. - No more weight gains?
Who do you think this is?
Is it a man or woman?
- Man or woman? - I bet it's man.
It's you, Young Chul.
(It's you!)
(It's hilarious.)
Oh, no.
It says right here.
- Smile. - Well...
- Who wrote that? - It's just for fun.
- She laughs too loudly. - Don't get upset.
I've heard that my entire life.
- You'll be fine. - Watch what you say.
- Did I make another mistake? - Be careful.
On the fifth place is me.
- How? - I have 70 points.
- That's a surprise. - Don't overestimate yourself...
and grow your business. You will lose money.
- You shouldn't invest this year. - Right.
The fourth place has 81 points.
- That's high. - That's high.
- It's Yong Geon. - All right.
- Tell me. - You will build wealth this year.
If you invest in buying lands, you will have profits for sure.
The third place has 89 points.
- Good. - It keeps going up.
You will go in all four directions and meet people.
- Is it me? - It's Dong Wan.
- Dong Wan? - Is it him?
It's Chi Yeul.
- That's good! - Good for you!
- Four directions! - He's going to China!
You will meet an important figure in the north...
and something good will happen.
From north? Is it Seoul?
- It could be Vladivostok. - What?
He's going to have a tough year.
I think he runs out of luck.
It can be good for him.
Yes, it can be good for him.
What should I do?
You plan to advance to China, right?
Yes, I signed up a contract for a commercial.
- A commercial? - Yes.
Wow!
- In China? - I envy you.
That is great news.
I will announce the second.
- I want to be the first. - The second.
I'm getting married.
Lee Gook Ju.
- Congratulations! - The total score is 97.
- It is 97. - Is it 97?
Wow, it is almost 100.
Maybe I'm getting married this year.
- It is the biggest luck for me. - That's possible.
- What? - Think about it.
Have you ever met a nobleman in your dream recently?
- In winter? - I met Min Kyung Hoon once.
I see.
Only Min Kyung Hoon is in your heart?
He is in my heart for now.
- What did he say? - Sorry?
- What did he say in your dream? - He avoided me.
- He avoided you? - Yes.
He thinks she is a stalker.
It's possible.
- I don't think so. - Actually,
I'm going on a blind date soon.
It says you should ask him out if you like someone.
- That's great. - She will be lucky in love.
Yes, she will be lucky in love.
- This is amazing. - I envy you.
That would be enough for me.
We have Kim Dong Wan and...
- Yuk Jung Wan! - Yuk Jung Wan left.
Yuk Jung Wan should be the first.
He has to be the first as he's getting married.
You are getting married. You should be the first.
Dong Wan!
You will gain honour and wealth.
You won't be able to stop smiling.
- Wow. - It sound wonderful.
- But you might get itchy feet. - What?
There are some places you shouldn't visit.
- It must be about Dong Wan. - It says about Dong Wan.
- It's about Dong Wan. - He'd get itchy feet?
Jung Wan shouldn't get itchy feet after he gets married.
- It would be terrible. - He's right.
You shouldn't be the first. I should be the first instead.
So...
Kim Dong Wan is the first.
- Wow! - He's the first?
- What should he do? - What is happening to my marriage?
- Let's listen to the result first. - Calm down and take a seat.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Congratulations. - You must be happy.
How does it know he would get itchy feet?
- I know. - It's amazing.
Do you have a plan to visit anywhere besides the Himalayas?
I will go to China for my singing career.
- And then I will go to Japan too. - I see.
- You go abroad a lot for SHINHWA. - Yes, I do.
And the 7th is Yuk Jung Wan. His score is 58.
All in all, his body will be tired from the beginning of January.
He will be tired as he is getting married.
- And he will feel lonely this year. - What?
But he's getting married. What should he do?
- Don't be depressed. - He's getting married!
You must have mixed feelings.
- I do have mixed feelings. - People feel that way...
when they get married.
- Okay. - An unexpected windfall...
- or a chance for a jackpot... - Wow!
will never happen.
(They will never happen.)
Even though there's no such luck,
you will find your true love.
That is enough for me.
- It is good enough. - It would work for me.
A chance for a jackpot can be dangerous.
Thank you anyway.
- Good luck to us! - Good luck!
We've waited for this for a long time.
We have to have the hazing for the new members.
- Wow! - Yes!
It must be fun!
- I'm the youngest member. - Good.
- So I'll show you something lively. - Nice.
- I see. - You're not mimicking Beyonce.
Wow.
- Wow! - What?
She has prepared a lot for this.
What is she doing?
Wow!
I'm the youngest member.
Oh, my gosh.
(Let's have fun!)
I'm the youngest one!
(She's acting cute.)
Oh, my gosh.
- Oh, my. - It's surprising.
(She is full of self-confidence.)
She dances well.
- She's amazing. - She dances well.
Isn't she good at dancing?
(She could have been his daughter-in-law.)
You are not smiling.
She points at him.
She's coming.
What is she doing?
- What is that? - What's going on?
(It is Gook Ju's surprise present.)
What is this?
- It's meat. - Oh, no.
It's barbecue meat.
(First time getting such a present)
What's up with this?
I thought it was a piece of cake.
It is new though. Wait.
What's she doing?
What's going on?
- She's taking off her clothes. - What?
Let's go!
Oh, my gosh.
Oh, no.
What is she doing?
What are you doing?
(Dancing intensely)
(Retro Gook Ju)
This is so old-fashioned.
It's a very old dance move.
(He doesn't know what to do with his hands.)
(They look like earthworms.)
Mr Kim!
(He was smiling alone.)
Mr Kim!
(He changes suddenly.)
(He just dances randomly.)
(He is very good since he's a singer from the 1990s.)
- He's great. - He's good!
- What? - Hwang Chi Yeul!
Let's go!
(They hit it off.)
What did Chi Yeul do wrong?
(The new members are full of spirit.)
They hit each other with their heads.
(Gook Ju ends up passing out.)
(Bump)
Did you hear the thump?
Thank you for the dance.
The restaurant would collapse.
- What was that? - As this is the beginning...
of 2016, I prepared something.
- I want us to be healthy this year. - Yes.
- Me? - I will carry Gook Ju on my back...
- and do push-ups. - Are you sure?
- It can be dangerous. - I don't want to be on your back.
It is not something to worry.
(He is strictly self-disciplined.)
(Muscular)
I'm looking forward to this.
- It would be amazing if you do it. - It won't be easy.
Did you cut a tent or what?
- Why are you putting it on? - I want to cover my hips.
- It will be okay. - She should wear it.
She's in tights.
They are not tights. I'm wearing shorts.
They are not tights? I didn't know they were shorts.
- Why would you say they are tights? - You should be careful with words.
Get on me.
I should like down on you?
- No, sit on me. - Should I?
Be careful.
- Oh, my gosh. - Hang on.
What was that?
She is heavier than I thought.
I will try it again.
I will do this for 2016.
It will bring you a good luck if you succeed.
- Let's go! - Oh, my.
He works out a lot.
He gave up!
Hold on.
- Let's just say he did it. - Wait...
- Go! - Just do it once.
Just do it once.
(He gives it up.)
It's going to be tough in 2016.
He will be humiliated.
(You humiliated me.)
Please don't jump in the restaurant.
He failed, didn't he?
He should undergo another hazing.
Can you mimic other singers?
I've done this a lot.
- I'll mimic Lim Chang Jung's song. - Go ahead.
Hello, it's me How have you been
It sounds like a trot song.
It just sounded like yourself.
(It didn't go well either.)
I have one more thing.
My voice is similar to Ha Dong Kyun's.
- I like him! - I like the song, "Butterfly".
- Butterfly - It's "Butterfly".
- Butterfly - You look like crying.
Butterfly
Butterfly, I called you so
Wow!
- Is it similar? - Yes!
It was good.
If you were in love
- He sounds the same. - I agree.
With a good person
If you would trust me
I got goose bumps.
Wow, it was great!
Yet again
He sounds similar.
Through your words which don't make sense
Oh, my goodness.
You're making excuses
Wow, he sounds the same.
He's amazing.
- Wow! - It was good.
You'd need Mr Kim's recognition to join Rainbow Club.
- How did you like it, Mr Kim? - I think,
we can tell what we're thinking just by looking at each other.
I think we have the new members who are like jewels.
We are jewels.
It is too soon...
- to say they are in though. - I know.
I knew it!
I know it is too soon to make a decision.
- I knew it. - But I believe...
- they are good enough. - Yes!
Good luck!
Thank you, Mr Kim!
- Congratulations. - Thank you, Mr Kim.
- We are glad to have you. - Thank you very much.
Welcome to our club.
You don't look happy.
He looks upset.
This is for Chi Yeul.
- I still have the present at home. - It grows up well...
even if you don't water it.
- It's for Chi Yeul. - Thank you.
This is for Gook Ju. This is Sansevieria.
Sansevieria!
- Sansevieria - Sansevieria
You are not supposed to eat it.
- Isn't it edible? - It's not edible.
- Okay. - You can't eat it with meat.
- Really? - Yes.
Thank you.
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
Sansevieria
- You are more than welcome. - You're lying.
Welcome!
We had a kick-off meeting...
and a get-together for the new year today.
I'm glad we all had a great time.
- And we have new members. - I think we have...
a brighter future because of them.
- Wow! - Yes!
- Good luck! - Good luck!
(I Live Alone)
(Dong Wan prepares for New Year's at home.)
(Dong Wan is busy early in the morning.)
(He puts something in a box.)
(He piles up things neatly.)
That's done.
(He weighs the box in his hands.)
It fits perfectly.
(He puts on cotton work gloves in the kitchen.)
It would work.
(Where is he going?)
(He gets a phone call.)
Hello.
I'm in front of your house.
In front of my house?
Hang on.
I have a lot of luggage. I think you need to come in.
- I will come over. - Okay.
- Okay. Bye. - Okay.
Today, I will...
deliver briquettes...
which I've been wanted to do.
I wanted to do something good...
physically.
A few days ago,
Young Chul suggested doing it together.
So I decided to deliver briquettes for people in need.
(He's here.)
Come on in.
(Ta-da!)
What is this?
This?
Wow, It's bread!
- Did you bring them today? - I bought them for today.
It is great.
- By the way... - Wow.
Is this your house?
Yes, this is my house.
- Are you moving out? - Sorry?
(Why?)
- Is this your house? - Yes.
(It's messy.)
This is my house.
- Oh, no. - Doesn't it look cosy?
It's not clean, but it's comfortable.
This is not cosy.
I know exactly where things are...
in this mess.
I will let it go...
since Ae Sook likes you.
You are my brother-in-law.
Isn't your house too messy?
It's okay.
I can't let my sister marry you.
(Ae Sook would be okay with it.)
I heard we would need to...
give them a lot of hugs.
Like this.
Ma'am.
I'm here for you.
That'd be good.
- I will make them laugh. - That's good.
You packed some snacks.
(He carries the boxes.)
This is why we need Dong Wan.
I wonder where we are going today.
We are going to 104 village in Junggye-dong.
(104 village in Junggye-dong)
The area will be redeveloped.
So most of them still use briquette boilers.
And most of them are old women in their 70s.
There are a lot of old women.
It is hard for them to carry briquettes themselves.
I guess so.
I will just follow you.
It is my first time doing this, too.
I haven't done any volunteer work in private before.
- I think we are nervous. - I'm worried.
Since things went well last year for us,
we can share our good luck with other people there.
- Yes, let's share it. - Let's share it.
(Dong Wan and Young Chul are passionate.)
It's Nowon-gu.
(They arrive at Nowon-gu.)
I heard Alicia Keys wrote a song for the residents of Nowon-gu.
Oh, right.
- Sing with me. - Okay.
(They perform "No One" by Alicia Keys.)
(He feels embarrassed.)
(They should be glad that the awards ceremony is over.)
If we do this in front of them,
they will love it.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you. - Did you eat lunch?
I like your cap.
(He introduces himself by acting cute.)
Nice to meet you. You will carry an A-frame.
- We will carry an A-frame? - Yes.
How much does a briquette weigh?
It is 3.6kg.
How many briquettes do we carry at once?
- It depends? - You carry 4, 6 or 8.
It's up to you.
Eight would be too hard...
- since it's our first time. - I see.
- Six briquettes would work. - Six.
He's got a bad back.
And my hand isn't so good.
Are you sure you can carry briquettes today?
We can do this. Trust me.
Then I will...
explain where to go.
It is very wide.
You need to carry briquettes...
to the places marked with a heart shape.
And I assigned you to the farthest places.
Do we start from here?
You should go into the alleys.
If I want to visit this house,
- I go this way. - You go this way.
I want to go here.
- Kim Gi Boon? - You should meet her.
You will feel good when you see her.
- I see. - Really?
- Are we visiting Lee Moo Im? - We are going there too.
We are? Okay.
- Why? - Her name is Lee Moo Im.
She hopped on my mind.
Really?
I want to make a pun.
(I want to make one.)
I won't be able to sleep tonight if I don't get to make one.
It looked fun.
The weather is nice.
The weather is very good today.
I like the neighbourhood.
- Isn't it pretty? - It is.
It still has the look of Seoul in 1960s and 1970s.
I see.
(The neighbourhood looks prettier with the murals.)
The murals make the neighbourhood look friendlier.
I think so.
(The neighbourhood is simply charming.)
These are the paths you will take to deliver.
- We're climbing those hills? - Yes.
(It is getting steeper.)
You can't walk here...
when it snows.
- I guess so. - It gets too slippery.
- Even young people would slip. - I know.
- They're cleaning up. - Hello.
Hello.
- Are you here to bring briquettes? - Yes, we are.
- We will see you later. - Okay.
Please greet us with your smile later.
(He is a pleasant young man.)
She is Kim Gi Boon!
Hello.
- Hello. - Lee Moo Im is here too.
- Hello. - He's Kim Young Chul!
Yes, I'm Kim Young Chul!
- She looks nice. - We will come back.
- We will see you later. - We will see you later.
They look happy.
(We will wait for you.)
There she is!
(The residents greet them with a smile.)
Hello.
It's been a long time!
(He pretends that they met before.)
- How have you been? - He's Kim Young Chul!
- Yes, I'm Kim Young Chul. - I saw you on TV.
We will see you later.
We will bring briquettes soon.
- Are you Kim Young Chul? - Hello.
I'm a big fan of you.
Really? It's nice to see you.
You look good.
You are very famous.
- Am I famous? - They all know you.
- Hello. - Hello.
They are volunteer workers.
- We are a team. Hello. - Yes.
- Nice to meet you. - Put it down here.
Two members of I Live Alone are here.
I hope you enjoy the volunteer work with them.
Let's give ourselves a big hand.
Thank you.
Good!
We have 1,500 briquettes here today.
It is more than what we can carry.
You don't need to push yourself too much.
Just carry as many as you can and we can do the rest later.
Let's just do our best.
Then I will tell you who will carry an A-frame...
and who will load or unload the briquettes.
Let's take a group picture first.
Stand in front of the briquettes please.
- Gather around in the middle. - Stand in the middle.
Stand here.
I will take a picture. 1, 2 and 3.
- Let's go! - Let's go!
Okay.
I need to tell you one more thing.
- It's a loofah! - To thank us,
the old ladies knit loofahs as a small present.
As you know, it is not something you can make quickly.
So I will...
select two people who work hard today.
- Okay. - People who work the hardest.
She will select the best and the second best.
I will work hard.
(He looks motivated.)
(They start carrying briquettes.)
Let's go.
It is very heavy.
(Young Chul is carrying 4 briquettes which is 14.4kg.)
(Dong Wan walks fast.)
(Young Chul paces himself as he had a car accident recently.)
(It is a steep slope.)
(Through the alleyways,)
(he goes up steep slopes.)
(He finally arrives at the destination.)
(Moving in unison)
Wow, it would be hard to unload the briquettes.
(It feels much lighter after unloading just one briquette.)
It's done.
- I should go now? - Bring more briquettes.
Old women really wouldn't be able to carry these.
We should do it for them.
It looks heavy.
Even girls are carrying four briquettes.
I should carry six briquettes from now on.
I will carry six briquettes.
Are you sure?
Would it be too heavy if I carry eight at once?
- Wouldn't I drop them? - No, you wouldn't.
- I shouldn't stand up straight. - No.
Are you carrying eight briquettes?
Why do you keep carrying more than me?
You carried 6 when I did 4.
You are carrying 8 now that I carry 6.
What is that?
I should go faster than him.
Don't get ahead of me.
It's not a competition. It's volunteer work.
It's a competition
(It's a competition)
I can't believe this.
I think I'm shrinking.
(I think I'm shrinking.)
(Eight briquettes are much heavier.)
(Sighing)
Dong Wan.
You are going too fast. You should go with me.
I didn't want to say this.
But are you doing this for the loofah?
(Are you doing this for the loofah?)
He is selfish.
I will get the loofah.
Go.
(While Dong Wan carries briquettes quickly,)
(Young Chul is getting slower.)
I'm not fully recovered from the car accident yet.
I tried my best,
but I was a lot slower than Dong Wan.
I want to do it next time...
when I'm better.
(I want to do it again when I'm better.)
- Are you carrying four briquettes? - Yes.
Thank you.
It's hard, isn't it?
This is not easy.
- I'm afraid I'd drop them. - Are you afraid you'd drop them?
I should carry 2 briquettes in hands to carry 10?
Yes.
I will carry 10 briquettes.
- Are you carrying 10 briquettes? - Yes.
- Don't stand straight. - Don't.
I will just buy you a loofah.
Is it done?
I will carry two in my hands.
- One on each hand. - That's right.
(The loofah will be mine.)
(Wow)
(His passion is admirable.)
He carried 10. So you should carry 11.
He says you should carry at least 10 briquettes.
11 briquettes wouldn't be enough.
(Competitive)
- He carries 10 briquettes? - He's pushing himself hard.
(Cheering)
I made all the men competitive.
(I made all the men competitive.)
(Everyone speeds up.)
(Dong Wan gives everyone strength.)
- Would you be okay to carry eight? - Yes.
You didn't carry this many before, right? You're Dong Wan's rival.
You'll win the sponge.
But you're the second place at the moment.
(Upset)
Carry 10 briquettes at a time.
- Do you really want to carry eight? - Yes.
(Their pride is on the line!)
Don't exhaust yourself too much to work tomorrow.
- I should carry 10 at a time. - Take these first.
- Gather around. It's a break time. - Okay.
It doesn't seem...
- like we delivered. Did you check? - It seems like the same as before.
There were 1,500 briquettes and now there are 1,000. We delivered 500.
- We delivered a third? - Yes, we did.
How many briquettes did you move out of the 500 briquettes?
I think...
these two will get the prizes.
(The winners have been decided.)
There's no way I can get the prize.
- Are you doing this for the prize? - Partly, yes.
You carried only two at a time earlier.
Having a member like Dong Wan around for volunteer work...
is helpful for the other members.
He stepped up for doing hard work. He made me feel relieved.
Although Young Chul couldn't do much due to his injury,
he entertained and energised the others.
The volunteer workers shared the positive energy.
The residents were energised by him as well.
I want to be like him.
Dong Wan is coming again.
(Laughing)
Young Chul, you look like a native American.
- How do I look? - Great. You look like a tiger.
- You need some more makeup. - No. We should hurry.
Let's play the rock-paper-scissors. Come here.
Rock-paper-scissors.
Come here.
(Anxious)
Young Chul, you should use only one finger.
- Just one finger? Okay. - Just one finger.
- That's the rule. - Close your eyes.
- What? - Close your eyes.
You're just making my face look dark.
(He uses both of his hands.)
What's wrong? You look like a cat.
(Really?)
I don't like it.
Let's take a selfie.
In 1, 2, 3.
(Go, 104 Village.)
Won't the sun go down before we finish?
We should finish before sunset.
(Dong Wan sets off cheerfully.)
You came to a close house.
(The other volunteer workers gather up strength.)
(Their goal was to deliver about 800 briquettes.)
(But they delivered much more.)
(They delivered all 1,500 briquettes.)
- Is this better? - Let's go.
- Okay. Good job, everyone. - Good job.
- This is it? - Yes.
It's a kindergarten.
(The kindergarten in 104 Village)
It feels great when they take the briquettes down.
It's done. Thank you.
- Is it done? - Yes. Good job.
- Good job. - Good job.
(They high-five with joy.)
You delivered all 1,500 briquettes. Good job.
- Good job, everyone. - That's a lot.
If there wasn't...
a competitor today,
I wouldn't have pushed so hard. Thank you.
If it weren't for these two,
- we wouldn't have finished yet. - That's right.
Let's start the awards ceremony for the two winners.
(Who will win the prize?)
- I wish I could win it. - Thank you.
- Thank you for your hard work. - I wish I could win it.
Thank you.
(They're twice as happy as there are two winners.)
- Yes. Thank you. - Good job.
To the Ms Kim's house?
- She's the head of the village. - That's right.
She'll be really excited...
- for the food. Yes. - She'll like it, right?
Ms Kim, we're going in.
- We're going in. - Hello.
- May we come in? - Yes, please come in.
It's so warm in here.
- Ms Kim! - Yes.
- Thank you so much. - Thank you.
(It's nice to meet you.)
We brought you some bread. Sponge cakes,
custard cream buns and red bean buns. You like bread.
(Thank you.)
- I can't thank you enough. - Haven't you been lonely?
That's why you're here. I'm so happy to have you here.
Do you know the song that a foreign singer made for Nowon-gu?
I don't know.
- I don't know. - Don't do that.
- In 1, 2, 3. - She tells you not to do that.
(No one)
- Thank you. - That was excellent.
Thank you.
- You know that song, right? - We both live alone like you.
Dong Wan lives by himself, and I live by myself.
- You have a wife. - No, that's his sister.
- That's right. You know that? - It's his sister.
- She watched our show. - I saw his mum and sister on TV.
That's so sweet of you.
Sometimes we feel lonely too. What do you do when you're lonely?
- We play cards. Where are they? - We play cards when we're lonely.
- You bet go stones? - Oh, you bet go stones?
- Each one starts with 20 stones. - Instead of money?
- We don't bet real money. - We might fight if we do.
- What's that? - These are scarves.
- The red one? Here you are. - Are you giving them to us?
This is how you put it on.
- It's really pretty. - She knitted it by herself.
- It's really warm. - You look like Santa Claus.
I love it.
- Thank you so much for your help. - Thank you for this.
- Share these with other villagers. - Yes, thank you.
- Stay healthy through the winter. - Thanks.
- Thank you for your help. - You even gave us presents.
- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.
- Take care. - Thank you.
I think we were worried too much getting ahead of ourselves.
We were afraid they might be too gloomy.
But it felt like they taught us to stay cheerful.
We came there to help them.
But we also learned something from them.
As I helped them and saw how happy they were,
I feel like I'm the one who got help. They cheered me up.
I realised that even though Young Chul and I live alone,
we should meet each other often sharing positive energy...
so that we can stay cheerful and positive.
- Shall we go for a sauna? - A sauna? I'd like it.
- I sweated so much today. - Right.
(They finish the day...)
(with a sauna.)
- Hello. - It's been a while to go to sauna.
- I'm sorry that we're so dirty. - Can we go and wash ourselves?
I'm not sure if I should let you in there.
We'll try not to scare them...
looking as cheerful as we can. Have a chocolate.
(He wins her heart with a chocolate.)
- Would you give me shampoo? - I need one too.
Two shampoo please. Let's use conditioner too.
Why would you need conditioner?
- I need it. - No, you have short hair.
Shall we do facial mask?
- Facial mask? - Yes.
- I'll pick the cucumber. - Me too.
(I'll keep my skin healthy.)
I want to go in the tub now.
It's refreshing.
(It feels so good.)
(Washing the face meticulously is essential.)
It's better than coming here alone.
(They look clean.)
It's refreshing.
It relaxes my body.
- Your voice resonates much here. - Yes.
Doesn't it make you want to sing?
- It makes you sound better. - Exactly.
- We should sing that song. - The song we sang before?
- In 1, 2, 3. - In 1, 2, 3.
(No one, no one)
(No one)
(They enjoy even a lame joke.)
(It's a good start of a new year being with each other.)
(Hyun Moo goes to work every morning to the MBC building in Sangam.)
(Hyun Moo is recording his radio show.)
(Clearing his throat)
(He warms up his voice and starts recording.)
The first awards ceremony in 2015...
was held in another TV station.
You'll see me a few times during the ceremony.
(Hyun Moo's voice sounds hoarse.)
(Clearing his throat)
This is "Good Morning FM". And I'm Jun Hyun Moo.
(He barely finished his opening line.)
(Clearing his throat)
Does my voice sound okay?
- It's hoarse, right? - It's better than earlier.
My mum made me salt water to disinfect my throat.
My voice got worse after doing that.
(He's blaming his mum at the age of 40.)
You're too old to blame your mum.
My mum is so superstitious.
I wish she were more scientific.
- I really do. - That's not good.
Exactly. I hope I won't have a son like him.
(Give my voice back.)
For some while,
my voice has been hoarse.
I'm scheduled for a lot of work at the end of the year.
I appear on three TV shows a day in a row.
And I have a live radio show every morning.
I don't have enough time to sleep.
Since I have work every day,
I don't have the time to rest my throat.
(He doesn't get enough sleep...)
(and drinks a lot of coffee.)
I see.
The winner is...
The first week of January, 1996.
The winner is Deulgukhwa!
- That was loud. - No wonder your voice is hoarse.
Why else would it be?
(Oh, my throat.)
The winner is!
- It's not as loud as before. - Is that so?
It's not as high-pitched as it usually is.
The winner is Deulgukhwa!
(Hyun Moo managed to finish recording with his hoarse voice.)
- Good job, everyone. - Good job.
What are you up to now?
I'll go see a doctor and go for a TV show.
You're not collecting medication, right?
- I have so much at home. - A collection of medication.
- I have a pile of medication. - A collection of medication.
- See you tomorrow. - See you.
(As soon as he finishes his radio show...)
It's so cold.
(He goes somewhere nearby the station.)
I'm so tired.
(He comes to a hospital during a break.)
Hello.
I'm here again.
Hello.
Hello. Please have a seat.
What is troubling you?
The same as yesterday.
Your voice is hoarse, and you're tired.
- It must be hard for you. - My voice is hoarse...
without a reason.
I need to keep my voice clear.
I'll check your vocal cords...
- and explain to you. - Okay.
Please stick out your tongue.
(Testing his vocal cords)
(He can see the inside his throat.)
Now take a breath.
(What is the result?)
- Do I have vocal fold nodules? - Yes, you do.
(It's a shocking news.)
It seems quite serious.
The vocal nodules are large.
Vocal nodules are caused by overuse of the voice...
just like how we get calluses...
on our hands when we use them a lot.
It's the same for the vocal cords.
We breathe when the vocal cords spread.
And when we speak they close and vibrate.
It causes a problem to make them bump too much.
You still have your voice...
only because you're born with good vocal cords.
- Is that so? - Normally, in this situation,
people wouldn't even be able to make a sound.
- I have a good voice? - Because you...
have a good voice and know how to vocalise well,
you can make a sound.
You have to rest and get vocal and breathing treatment.
You must rest.
- You must rest. - I don't have time to rest.
How many hours do you work a day?
- I have a radio show every morning. - Right.
From 7am to 9am.
After that, on Monday, I record TV shows...
- from 11am to midnight. - Almost all day long?
- There are some shows I host alone. - From 11am...
- to midnight? - Yes.
(Oh, my goodness.)
- I host a radio show next morning. - So you work more than...
13 hours a day, right?
Using your voice like that...
is like you're abusing your vocal cords.
- What should I do? - You can't keep using them.
You have to take some time to rest.
It could grow larger,
and you might need a surgery,
- if you don't rest. - Can I just have the surgery?
For 2 or 3 weeks after the surgery,
you can't speak at all. You'll need to carry a white board with you.
You're telling me to write down on a white board on TV?
You wouldn't be able to work...
- for about two weeks. - That's not possible.
Do you drink about 1.5l of water a day?
I drink a lot of water.
Do you eat late night snacks?
I'll try not to.
At least three hours before you sleep...
- Is it bad to have night snacks? - Yes, if you eat at night,
it can cause acid reflux, which damages your vocal cords.
The acid makes this part even redder...
- and swell more. - I shouldn't eat at night.
You must not eat at night.
No soda and coffee. And no stress.
- Is tea okay to drink? - Tea isn't different.
- I can't drink tea either? - No tea that contains caffeine.
- I understand. - Drink a lot of water.
- Drink warm water. - I understand.
(He's getting throat treatment.)
(Snoring)
(Hyun Moo fell asleep in an instant.)
I see a doctor 2 or 3 times a week...
on average.
I have free time between my radio show and my TV show.
I always get a vitamin IV injection.
Just like we recharge our cell phones,
I get an injection to get energy to go on...
and host the TV shows.
It's a vicious circle.
I get afraid that...
I might not be able to speak the next day...
every night before I go to bed.
In fact, I'm in a bad shape.
(Hyun Moo is headed somewhere.)
I need to use my voice.
And I don't have time to rest.
(Medication for his throat)
(His throat got worse after recording a TV show.)
(Clearing his throat)
(I need a solution.)
(He's calling someone.)
Hi, Hyun Moo.
- Hi, Jae Hwan. Where are you? - I'm in my recording studio.
- I have something to ask you about. - Go ahead. I can answer everything.
Didn't you say...
- that you have vocal cords problem? - Yes.
I have vocal cords problem.
First, I had vocal fold nodules.
Vocal fold nodules...
made my voice hoarse.
So I flexed my voice.
So now, rather than the vocal fold nodules,
I have more problems with muscle tension dysphonia.
It's similar to my current condition.
My vocal cords are always swollen.
That's right. Your vocal cords are always swollen...
as you always flex your voice.
I heard that the best way to heal it...
is to avoid speaking.
I hear that a hundred times a week.
But that's not really feasible...
- considering our job. - That's right.
You're so talkative even to me who is talkative.
(Singing shouldn't be the only cause.)
- That's why I don't get better. - That's right.
I don't get better because I talk too much.
So I was recommended...
to get vocalisation treatment.
I was recommended to get the same treatment.
I'm on my way for the treatment.
So you're getting the treatment regularly?
Yes, I am.
I have a treatment tonight as well.
- Thank you, Jae Hwan. - You're welcome.
I'll call you again if I have another question.
Call me anytime.
Anyone who uses the voice for their job would understand.
There's no solution.
Whenever I had a problem, I went to the hospital...
and got a shot and other treatments.
But it gets better only temporarily.
I didn't have time to get treatment for the root cause.
Luckily, I had free time this evening.
So I went to the vocalisation treatment centre...
that I had found before to start the treatment.
(He arrived at the vocalisation treatment centre.)
- Hello. - Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
(Seong Woon, the director of the vocalisation treatment centre)
- It's nice to meet you. - It's nice to meet you too.
- I'm Seong Woon. - Hello.
What brings you here?
- My vocal cords are exhausted. - Right.
- They're red... - Do you have vocal nodules?
Yes, I do.
My vocal cords are in bad condition now.
- Let me examine your condition. - Yes.
Let's go to another room...
- and check your condition. - Okay.
I'll explain your condition...
and how to treat it.
My vocal cords are like a teenage girl. They're so sensitive.
- I talked to singers on my way. - Yes.
- They told me about this treatment. - Right.
They said it'd be helpful.
Singers usually have hectic schedules and sing in high notes.
They don't get enough sleep either.
If you don't get treatment, it only gets worse.
The mucous membranes of the vocal cords are so sensitive...
that your voice gets hoarse if you don't treat them just for a while.
They're so sensitive.
Let's check your vocal cords...
by singing a song.
- Would that be okay with you? - Yes.
What song would you like to sing?
- I want Kim Yeon Woo's song. - "If You're Like Me"?
- I wonder if you want to cry - That's a difficult song.
- Just - Like me
- I know that song. - I really love that song.
Okay. Let's try that song.
I sang it a lot, which made my voice hoarse.
(Serious)
(All the promises)
(Not on such a day)
Times when you're home alone
(He's mesmerised by his own voice.)
(I wonder if you want to cry just like me)
(It's only because my throat hurts.)
(You can do it.)
(You can tell that his throat is in bad condition.)
(Due to the condition of his vocal cords,)
(he can't hit the high notes.)
(It makes the song even sadder.)
It's too high.
It's been 3 or 4 years since the last time...
- I'm sorry. - Don't be.
I got chills from hearing a great singer's performance.
I've checked your vocal cords.
First of all,
the mucous membranes are worn out.
To rebuild the mucous membranes through the this treatment...
and to improve your vocalisation,
you need to make your vocal cords stable.
How do you do that?
You should vocalise...
- while lowering your vocal cords. - I see.
Whenever you make a sound,
your Adam's apple goes up.
That's the problem.
When it goes up, it tightens your throat.
I'll show you the difference.
(Making a sound)
It gets narrow and tight.
I'm sorry, but I can't see your Adam's apple well.
Really? Okay.
I'll make it move down this time.
It sounds differently.
(He vocalises while making his vocal cords move down.)
This is how it moves. Watch this.
If it goes up... Watch it. It gets narrower.
(If the vocal cords go up...)
- I think that's how I vocalise. - Right.
(Lower your vocal cords to minimise the damage!)
This is how you should vocalise.
I'll show you how to do it properly.
Place one finger here.
Place it on your Adam's apple.
And put this finger over your collar bone.
If your vocal cords go down,
these two fingers touch one another.
You should learn to do this.
(The two fingers meet when he lowers his vocal cords.)
There are some times we do this naturally.
The vocal cords go down when you yawn.
I yawn.
It happens when you throw up as well.
(Do it like when you throw up.)
The vocal cords go down.
If you keep practising...
- They went down. - That's right. But you shouldn't...
- actually throw up. - Okay.
Let's make a falsetto sound.
(Making a sound)
Would you like to try? Put your fingers on your neck.
- Can I do it as I usually do? - Yes.
That's right.
Put your fingers on your neck.
(The falsetto sound you make when your vocal cords are up...)
Now compare to this.
(sounds totally different from when you lower your vocal cords.)
That's good. Lifting your heels helps.
That's good. You did better.
(He only makes funny faces.)
That's good.
This vocalisation method is based on medical care...
to make the vocal cords strong and taut.
There's a physical training programme for this.
- You can join the training. - Not just for singers?
Of course.
There are people in various industries...
including voice actors, anchors...
- and orators. - Professions that requires talking?
- I see. - They're always tired.
Today, we're going to...
do muscle training...
to vocalise properly while moving our bodies.
We'll start by lying down on the floor.
(People with the same problem gathered.)
If you don't use...
your abdomen properly...
when you make a sound,
your vocal cords will be exhausted.
All the energy needed to vocalise...
will have an impact on the vocal cords...
exhausting them.
To decrease the impact on the vocal cords,
flex your abdomen...
and hold it.
(It's important to strengthen your abdomen!)
You have to resonate from your abdomen.
You get a sore throat because you resonate from your throat.
The first pose.
Ready. Go.
(Start)
Your sweaty foreheads...
mean that your core abdomen is getting stronger.
Oh, wow.
- What was that sound? - She startled us all.
You're halfway through.
(Hyun Moo is holding up well.)
That's a good stance.
Focus on your abdomen.
- Focus on your abdomen. - Oh, my back.
(Oh my back. I won't give up.)
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
That's it. Take a rest.
Now stretch the muscles...
- that are tense. - My back hurts.
(Strengthening the core isn't easy.)
Today, we have a lot of...
students with a weak body.
I'm not intimidated by them,
even though this is my first time.
(They move on to the next level.)
(Trembling)
(It helps strengthen your core...)
(and lower your vocal cords for vocalising.)
Try to keep your pose steady without shaking.
That's how you make your voice stable and sound good.
He's knocked out already.
Your stance is good.
(I'll beat the vocal fold nodules no matter what.)
(I'll fix it no matter what.)
(Determined)
It must be exhausting. Doing this alone makes you sweat.
(He's practising to breathe.)
They knew...
how I made a sound...
when I spoke in a high-pitched voice.
I used to speak...
flexing my vocal cords.
It's an easy way to make your voice louder.
But after I host a show...
speaking like this, my throat hurts a lot.
If I knew how to vocalise properly...
early on,
my vocal cords would have been better now.
I think I should practise hard.
(Hyun Moo came home late at night.)
I'm tired.
Nothing is easy to do.
Let's drink some hot water.
(Honey is even better for your throat!)
(I'm so tired.)
I wonder I wonder I wonder I wonder
(I shouldn't forget it.)
I wonder
If you want to cry like me
(Sipping)
It's nice and hot.
(Making a sound)
(Hyun Moo calls his mum.)
Hello. I'm Jun Hyun Moo.
- Hello. Hello. - Hello?
Hello. Hello?
Hi.
I had vocalisation treatment today.
What kind of treatment?
The doctor said I have vocal fold nodules.
You have a lump?
A lump?
I have vocal fold nodules.
- Hyun Moo. - I wonder
- Go to a larger hospital. - I did.
And I went to see vocalisation trainers too.
Yes.
They said I use my voice the wrong way.
You shouldn't take medication.
You should...
fix it with folk remedies and food.
You shouldn't take so much medicine.
You're like a medicine addict.
I went to the centre...
to fix the root cause so I can stop taking medication.
I see.
Go to bed early.
And don't forget to rinse your mouth with salt water.
Okay.
I wonder
You should avoid making a sound.
Then, I should hang up the phone.
No. Let's talk a little longer.
Don't keep your house too warm...
or too cold.
Sleep well in your bedroom.
Always keep your throat moisturised.
Don't forget to rinse your mouth with salt water.
I think I should go. My throat hurts.
Okay. Take care.
Okay. Bye.
(Exhausted)
(I should go to bed for tomorrow.)
I think I've been greedy.
I wanted to show many sides of me.
So I appeared on many different shows.
"I work too much. I'm too busy."
"I don't have time to sleep." These are all excuses.
I should have taken better care of myself.
The people cast me for a show...
and the viewers or listeners...
wouldn't know about...
my condition.
As a professional, I'm always evaluated by the outcome.
I feel guilty that I made them uncomfortable...
by hosting my shows with a hoarse voice.
It's my responsibility to show myself in top condition.
This year,
I'll take good care of my throat...
more than anything else.
I'll try to keep it in a condition...
where I don't need an emergency treatment.
(He's worn out after a busy day.)
(Hyun Moo fell asleep as soon as he lied down.)
(We wish Hyun Moo healthy vocal cords for 2016!)
It's so cold.
(Jung Wan is ready for winter.)
It's hard to get up on the heat mat.
(He's like a squid being grilled.)
(He's wriggling around enjoying the warmth.)
Wind comes through this wall.
The wall is frozen.
Still, the plastic helps.
(He put plastic on the window to block the wind.)
This is the third winter...
in this rooftop house.
If I don't turn on the heater,
it's colder than outside.
It feels like the walls are frozen.
My house turns into an igloo,
a house made of ice.
That's how it feels.
So I put on paper weather strips.
I sealed up the window too.
It feels warmer now.
(He enjoys the warmth in a house like an igloo.)
Ouch, it's hot.
(He spends most of his time on the heat mat.)
(The meat expert appeared on "The Geeks".)
You're the one who had a barbecue with Yuk Jung Wan.
- You're that guy, right? - Yes, that's me.
(He revealed his special talent as a gourmet.)
- Oh, right. - You should listen to them.
How do you know by the sizzling sound?
Can't you hear them saying "Please flip me over"?
In a few seconds, they'll burn.
Wow. He became successful.
He's a successful man now.
That's his rooftop house.
It must be really cold.
Should I call him?
(He's calling him to see if he's okay.)
- Hello? - Hi, variety show star.
Don't call me that.
Call me an aspiring entertainer.
Oh, wow.
- I was watching TV. - Yes.
Your house looked so cold.
Living in a rooftop house is...
just like living in a freezer. Everything freezes in here.
But my house is so warm.
- Did you move? - No, I didn't.
- What did you do? - You should seal up...
your doors and windows.
- I'm going to leave this country. - No way.
I have some leftover bubble wraps and other stuff.
I'll bring them to you later today. - Okay.
I will see you later. I need to eat first.
I've got some meat at my place.
(Meat is always in stock in his place.)
- Start defrosting them now. - I will do that now.
- Okay! - Okay!
(Jung Wan is going to help his pal get prepared for winter.)
I found it.
There you are
Sweet potato
(An angel has descended.)
He will be so touched.
Stay warm here. It's cold out there.
(His heart is as warm as a heat mat.)
(Jung Wan is on his way.)
(It's his first visit to Yeonnam- dong rooftop.)
I got to visit many rooftops this year.
(Groaning)
- There you are. - Why did you bring so much?
(Nimmy Kim, the guitarist)
- Take this. - This isn't heavy at all.
I wanted to bring all of my stuff for you.
- Wow! - Say hello.
(It's a bit different rooftop from his.)
(Welcome to Yeonnam-dong rooftop.)
(It's always cold here.)
- Come in. - It stinks like an old man.
- How can you live here? - It's very clean.
- You have a beast too? - It's a cat.
You don't even have enough to feed yourself.
(Hesitating)
- Should I keep my shoes on? - Take off your shoes.
- I think I should wear my shoes. - No, take them off.
- Please clean your floor! - Come in!
(He sighs deeply.)
My goodness.
(Hard to tell if it's indoors or outdoors)
Oh, dear. Please clean up your place.
It's not that bad. I cleaned before you came.
How do you live in a place like this?
- It's so dirty. - No, it's clean.
I've never smelled that kind of odour before.
When I first smelled it, it smelled like a dog.
No. It smelled like a wild animal.
(If this place smells like a wild animal,)
(what about his own place?)
(His place looks as if a wild animal would live in it.)
- I have a present for you. - What is it?
- It's a present to keep you warm. - What is it?
You won't need your boiler.
You die if you don't turn on the boiler.
(He's surprised.)
Hey, that's way too big for me.
(It's a sleeping bed that you can wear.)
Isn't it cute?
- It's big even for you. - No. It's cute.
- How do you go to toilet with it? - What?
You take it off, of course.
(It's a strange present.)
It reminds me of...
the suit you wear for...
- a nuclear power plant. - No, it's not.
It's for the power plant.
You can wear it for outdoors too.
Why don't you wear it for outdoor performances?
- I can't play the guitar though. - Yes, you can. Try it.
- The sleeve's in the way. - No, it's not.
- That's great! - It's in the way.
(He complains but he can still play it.)
(He's got some skills.)
You can go busking in winter like that.
(Clapping passionately)
You're a compulsive liar.
I wasn't lying.
This is the kitchen and living room.
(There's no feeling of warmth here.)
(Cold wind blowing)
This is the toilet.
(There is not a single ray of direct light here.)
The water is frozen.
It's been a while since I've seen a place worse than mine.
Wait a minute. The window is cracked.
Oh, goodness.
(There are so many problems.)
This reminds me of Chi Yeul.
(Chi Yeul's rooftop)
(He does pull-ups there.)
(My body doesn't allow me.)
(What are we going to do with this cold place?)
Go ahead and make this place warm.
(It's time for Jung Wan to lend his hand.)
- What's the coldest spot here? - The toilet.
- The wind just blows right in. - The toilet?
- My goodness. - Measure the length accurately.
Don't worry.
(He just can't rely on Jung Wan.)
Don't underestimate me.
I'm MacGyver
(Working hard for the first time in a while)
Okay.
(This is easy.)
(Wait a minute.)
What? What's going on?
Did you make sure I can lock it?
(Did you make sure I can lock it?)
Oh, goodness.
Is it locked?
No, I can't lock it.
Why can't I do it? I don't understand.
You should've known before you pasted it.
- It's useless. - Great, I fixed it!
I can't feel the wind anymore.
What have you done? It's stuck.
It works. Don't worry about it.
You need to push it harder.
It was supposed to be done like this.
(The owner of the rooftop fixed himself in the end.)
(Please do it well.)
(I will do better this time.)
I need to measure the sizes. Do you have a ruler?
The margin of error is 1cm.
(Preparing insulation sheets)
(Sound of a popping)
Did you fart?
Every time you pop the bubble wrap, 1°C goes down.
Alright, I will be careful.
(He tries his best, wishing the house will be warmer.)
- It's not sticking. - It did.
(He keeps working on pasting the sheets.)
(It's been 20minutes already.)
- Over here? - Yes.
(Jung Wan is getting quiet.)
(There are still more windows.)
- I shouldn't have come. - Are you tired?
Should we just grill some meat?
(But he can't give up now. It's almost done.)
(He's speeding up.)
I'm an expert now.
It's almost done.
(Almost finished)
This is great!
(It looks warm.)
(Jung Wan filled up this place with warmth.)
I'm exhausted.
When are we eating?
I will fix something for you.
- I brought something. - What?
I have sweet potatoes and roasted chestnuts.
Who eats sweet potatoes after working? This isn't North Korea.
(This isn't North Korea.)
- But it's delicious! - No, I don't want them.
- They're really good. - Sweet potatoes only make you fart.
- It's very delicious. - No.
This makes me so proud.
Good music will be created here. I'm glad I helped.
Although I wasn't an expert,
it was meaningful for me...
to have helped a fellow rooftop dweller in need.
I've been postponing to do this.
It's a lot to do if you do it alone.
I want to thank Jung Wan for coming over and...
putting the bubble wraps up for me.
I was relieved to think that I don't need to worry about this winter.
- I'm going to put charcoals here. - I don't understand.
Why does it take so much to eat sweet potatoes?
This is the cool part of living in a rooftop house.
It's so scenic here. We don't need to go to restaurants.
Women really like this.
They like charcoals?
No. I meant the mood, not charcoals.
Why do I have to get in the mood with you?
I'm teaching you. Do it with your future girlfriend.
You should come and do this for me.
(Having a rooftop party after a hard work.)
Can you bring me some salted cod roe?
- I like that a lot. - Watch the meat.
- I miss salted cod roe. - Flip it when the surface is wet.
(No wonder he's a gourmet.)
Does it really matter?
(The sound of roasting meat)
I think I can flip it now.
You will be executed if you let it burn.
(Scared)
Let's see.
- They're burning. - No, they aren't.
The grease spatters. Take the meat off the grill.
Keep your eyes on them.
- Should I add some more? - No.
Why not?
- Can I eat now? - No. Wait.
- This piece looks fine. - Okay.
(It's so hard to eat dinner.)
- How is it? - It's good.
It's good.
(This is the beauty of grilling meat.)
I like the mood.
Invite a girl over and play the guitar out here.
Then sing for her. How romantic would that be?
I would totally fall in love.
It doesn't work that way.
If a handsome man grabbed his guitar,
women would fall in love.
No matter how much people like us try, they won't fall for us.
One woman fell for me, though.
(One woman fell for me, though.)
I'm losing my appetite.
(He's bringing out his guitar all of sudden.)
(What an amazing evening.)
(Romance is in the air.)
(He is famous for his guitar skills in the indie scene.)
(He is the master of guitar.)
(He's only thinking about meat.)
(While one is in the mood for music,)
(the other one is in the mood for some meat.)
It feels like we're eating out in a restaurant.
Stop making a pig out of yourself.
You tell me to play the guitar and you just keep eating.
(There is no romance between them.)
- Wait a minute. - What's wrong?
Do you hear that?
(Sounds of roasting chestnuts)
Oh, goodness!
(Romance is gone.)
I didn't know they pop like that.
We need them wrapped.
That surprised me.
Wow!
This looks so good. Should I eat this one first?
(It looks delicious.)
(He put some salted cod roe on the roasted sweet potato.)
(It's so good.)
- Yes? - Do you know what's good...
- about living on a rooftop? - What is it?
It helps you write really good music.
- Does it? - Yes.
Let me play the music I made lately.
You flip the meat.
- Keep yours there. - Okay.
It took only five minutes to write both lyrics and the melody.
(The music was inspired by being on the rooftop.)
The title of the song is "The Rooftop".
("The Rooftop" by Yuk Jung Wan)
Listen to the lyrics carefully.
(There are many stars in the sky)
(And I live the closest to those stars)
(The sunshine is warm and my laundry dries well)
(I dream in that place)
(Living in a rooftop after the age of 30)
(Some people think it's pathetic)
(But I'm okay)
(I'm lying on my bench and keep on dreaming)
(It's the place that is the closest to the sky)
(I dream every day)
Songs like that will only raise the price for rooftop houses.
(He keeps on ruining the romantic mood.)
No way!
After I moved to Seoul, I kept living off someone...
for 6 months and another 6 months.
It took six years for me to have my own rooftop.
And things started going well since I started living there.
In my rooftop house.
That's why it's so hard for me to leave that place.
- Is it? - Yes.
What are you going to do when you earn enough money?
I will move out immediately.
Shall I make a song here now?
- Give me the guitar. - Okay.
Go ahead and play out the melody.
- With this guitar? - Yes.
Play anything.
Something rhythmical is fine too.
(He starts playing an improvised melody.)
(Let's come up with some lyrics.)
In 3, 4.
I want to live a warm place
And get out of this rooftop house
(All I want is to get married)
(And live in a warm place)
(Me too.)
(Come over to the warm place)
(Come over to the warm home)
(A warm home)
I like warm home
I only heard "A warm home" over and over.
I'm bad at making lyrics.
(We wish you keep dreaming in 2016 as well.)
(Next episode)
Hey, Gui Dong!
(It's Mr Kim's oldest son and Gui Dong.)
Yong Geon's old friends from "Country Diary" gathered.
I am here.
One of you will come to me tonight.
(They eat healthy food and recollect memories.)
Those houses weren't there before.
("Country Diary" is back.)
(Join us next week.)