(Artist Kim Jung Gi)
Hello, I'm Producer Lee Soo Man of SM Entertainment.
(Lee Soo Man, SM Entertainment)
K-pop once started off as...
an art form of the Korean wave,
but now it has grown into a genre of its own.
The global success of Korean pop music...
was only possible due to the hard work and innovation...
of all musicians in the industry.
All credit can't go only to the artists on stage though.
I believe that K-pop wouldn't be at this level...
if it weren't for the producers and staff behind the scenes.
I also believe that the love of the fans...
played a huge factor in its global success over the years.
20 years ago, when I first produced H.O.T,
it was definitely not a walk in the park.
Currently, there are many talented producers...
discovering numerous talents...
and thanks to the systematized programs in agencies,
the future of K-pop is believed to be bright.
This year marks the 20th anniversary...
of the SBS Music Festival.
That's why today,
the hottest artists of 2016 will showcase their songs...
as well as collaborative performances...
with some of the most prominent producers of the industry.
Exclusive performances that can only be seen...
on SBS Music Festival will take place...
and I honestly can't wait.
Artists and producers come together for...
K-pop A to Z.
The 2016 SBS Music Festival starts now.
("Spring Breeze" by Shin Ji Ho, Henry, Raina, and Benji)
(A classical number performed by Shin Ji Ho, Henry, Raina, and Benji)
("Pretty" by N, Mina, Momo, Ji Min, Ye In, and Cheng Xiao)
(K-pop artists with classical training perform with Lee Lu da.)
("Hayeoga" by Kim Do Kyun, Jong Hyun, Young. K, and A Yeon)
(Jong Hyun, Young. K, and A Yeon...)
(join the legendary guitarist Kim Do Kyun.)
(Tae Min, Jin Young, Seul Gi, Yoo A, Yu Gyeom, Ten, Eun Jin, Lisa)
(A street dance performed...)
(by the skilful dancers of the K-pop industry)
Korea's number one music festival.
The 2016 SBS Music Festival.
Here are your hosts.
Please welcome Yu Hui Yeol, Yu Ri, and Baek Hyun.
Today, you'll be joined by Korea's top producers.
This is the 2016 SBS Music Festival.
K-pop A to Z.
Hello, I'm your host Yu Hui Yeol.
Hi, I'm Yu Ri.
Hello, I'm Baek Hyun of EXO.
The cheer from the audience is incredible.
- It's full of excitement. - Right.
It's because the opening show was spectacular.
How did all these talented musicians come together?
It was a collaboration between special performances from...
"SBS Inkigayo" and the best artists from each field.
It was possible only because this is SBS Music Awards.
- Right. - By the way,
I heard this year's Music Awards...
- became more special. - It did.
Producer Lee Soo Man mentioned this a moment ago.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of SBS Music Awards.
That's why we have performances that are more special and meaningful...
- than ever before. - That's right.
The biggest difference is that...
the best producers per genre in Korea participated...
in the ceremony.
I heard the lineup is impressive.
- Baek Hyun? - That's right.
Here's the producer of Progressive S,
Yoo Young Jin,
the producer of YG, Teddy,
- and the famous Park Jin Young. - Come on.
We also have a producer of ballad songs, Yoon Jong Shin.
Seriously?
Last but not least, we have Producer 10cm.
All of these producers from each genre,
with the best K-pop stars, will present amazing performances.
That's a great lineup of producers.
- Everyone else is great... - It's impressive.
except Yoon Jong Shin and Park Jin Young.
Among the producers you mentioned,
will Yoo Young Jin and Teddy be on stage?
- In person? - That's what I heard.
They don't usually appear in public.
We don't see them often at the office, either.
I look forward to seeing them in person.
There are only a few days left in 2016.
I'm sure many people in Korea had a tough time this year.
I hope that you will enjoy...
the performances we have prepared for you.
Everyone, are you ready to have fun?
- Yes. - Yes.
- That sounds great. - This is more like a festival.
- I love it. - It's already full of excitement.
This is being broadcasted live in Japan.
It's also available on the Internet in Korea and abroad.
It's time to start SBS Music Awards.
A variety of performances...
will be introduced...
in alphabet according to the initial letter.
For letter H, is it Handsome Yu Hui Yeol?
- Does it go like this? - No way.
I think the better word is human, not handsome.
- How about human? - "Human"?
Are you teasing me?
- No. - You're disrespecting me.
How about the word horror?
All right.
Which artist will be presenting...
the first performance?
The first performance is by New Generation.
They're the K-pop stars who will lead the next generation.
Here's New Generation. Music,
- start. - Start.
("The 7th Sense" by NCT U)
("Fire Truck" by NCT127)
Coming up next.
Blackpink.
Seventeen.
Acoustic stage.
Male and female group performances.
Ultra Dance Festival.
("Whistle" and "Playing with Fire" by Blackpink)
("All In" by Monsta X)
("Destiny" by Lovelyz)
("Into The New World", "U Go Girl",)
("I'm Your Girl", "Boom Boom" by Seventeen)
- Gosh. - Nice.
- That was great. - Nice.
Seventeen performing girl groups' songs...
- was really great. - Yes.
"Into the New World" was Girls' Generation's song.
- That was our debut song. - How did you like it?
It reminded me of the old days.
- I felt nostalgic. - I see.
"Inkigayo" tried various experiments, right?
That's right. It even produced a girl group.
These girls are like sunshine. They are Sunny Girls.
- Great. - We'll have a performance by...
the upcoming K-pop stars of the year 2017,
- called the Ultra Dance Festival. - That's nice.
Music...
- Start! - Start!
- Ultra dance. - Yes.
("Taxi" by Sunny Girls, Eun Ha, Cheng Xiao, Yoo A, Na Young, Nancy)
Special stage.
Ultra Dance Festival.
(CLC, HALO)
(Astro, Snuper)
(KNK, Pentagon, SF9)
("Jjan! Koong! Kwang!" by Momoland)
("Wonderland" by Gugudan)
("Secret" by Cosmic Girls)
("Mr. Potter" by DIA)
("No Oh Oh" by CLC)
("Winter Story" by Laboum)
("Can You Feel It" by Pentagon)
("Fanfare" by SF9)
("Knock" by KNK)
("Confession" by Astro)
("It's Raining" by Snuper)
("Mariya" by Halo)
- It was a fantastic performance. - It was incredible.
- It was. - It was amazing.
We have even hotter stars beside us.
- You're right. - Let us interview them.
Let's talk with them.
We have Yoon Jong Shin,
a great ballad producer.
According to my script, as soon as the article was released...
regarding your appearance tonight, your social media went viral.
- There's a huge number of comments. - It says so.
- How do you feel? - I guess the staff worked hard.
Looking at all of you here, it's an unexpected combination.
Can you tell us what kind of performance...
- you prepared for tonight? - I've gathered...
all the great ballad singers.
- I see. - Guys, say hello.
In 1, 2.
With ballad songs,
- We'll steal your hearts. - we'll steal your hearts.
- Goodness. - You'll steal our hearts?
That was a little lame though.
- That's an outdated joke. - He's a little old-fashioned.
Please give us some heads-up about your performance.
Please tell us, Kyu Hyun.
Jong Shin hasn't been to music awards for a long time,
so I'm worried...
- he might make mistakes. - I see.
We'll support him as much as possible.
Please say something, Sung Jae.
We've prepared a sweet ballad song that will warm your hearts...
in this cold winter day.
It's such an honour to be with you,
but you dressed like the one who parks his customers' cars.
And you look just like an owner of a night club.
If you need extra side dishes, please call me.
All right. Jong Shin will perform in a while.
Tonight, many best producers have joined SBS Music Awards.
It's time to watch the first performance by a producer.
Yu Ri, what alphabet does the first theme start with?
It's A.
- A? - It stands for acoustic.
The most popular music genre of 2016 was acoustic.
The most famous singer 10cm will sing an acoustic song...
with the most sought-after idol group.
Chan Yeol of EXO,
Ji Hyo of Twice...
and Rose of Blackpink...
will play instruments.
I can't wait to see their performance.
- Me either. - Okay.
Let's watch 10cm's acoustic performance. Music...
- start. - Start.
I am Kwon Jung Yeol, a vocalist of 10cm.
I'm Guitarist Yoon Chul Jong.
(They're practicing while waiting for someone.)
Hello.
(Ji Hyo of Twice)
- Hello. - Hello.
- I've never met them before. - Hello.
- Hello. - They are celebrities.
- Hello. - Good afternoon.
(Chan Yeol of EXO)
I've been your fan for a long time.
Thank you.
Would you play the guitar, then?
(Chan Yeol plays the guitar.)
(I know this song.)
("That's Not" by 10cm)
I'm honoured to play your song.
(An impromptu performance of EXO and 10cm)
(Lovestruck)
Thank you.
(It's Rose's turn.)
I'm so nervous.
(She changes right away.)
(She has never played the guitar on television shows.)
(Terrific)
That was great.
The great artists will play acoustic music.
The unique performance that one can meet only at Music Awards...
Will begin now.
Let's enjoy together.
("What the Spring??" by 10cm, Chan Yeol, Ji Hyo and Rose)
("Whistle")
("Sseudam Sseudam")
Coming up next.
Yang Hee Eun.
G-Dragon.
CL.
BewhY.
Hip-hop collaboration with producer Teddy.
- My gosh. - That was amazing.
- I adored that performance. - I was mesmerized too.
- It was incredible. - I have to agree.
Now it's time to see the faces of K-pop.
Representing the next stage is the letter Y for Youth.
Youth? Does that word rhyme with goose?
- Youth. - Hui Yeol.
Beware of the "th" sound.
- It's youth. - That's right.
Touch your tongue with your teeth.
Next up are artists that have captivated fans with their youth.
It's GOT7, VIXX, and BTOB.
Here they are representing "Youth". Music...
- start. - Start.
- Youth. - Youth.
("Hard Carry")
("The God of Domination" and "The Closer" by Vixx)
("I'll Be Your Man" by BTOB)
To look back on this year's K-pop industry,
female singers have remarkably played an active part.
- Yes. - That's right.
I guess that's why the word girl crush have been widely used.
That's right. So, we're going to have...
- an alphabet G this time. - That's it, G.
G stands for girl crush.
You can see the charm of girl crush...
- Amazing. - on this stage.
There will be Mamamoo, Ailee,
and Hyun A who exclusively performs in SBS Music Awards.
- Great. - Music...
- start. - Start.
("You're the Best" and "Decalcomanie" by Mamamoo)
Are you ready?
Let's go.
Our team also have a potential.
Dance time.
Welcome. You're new to Mamamoo, aren't you?
Put your hands up and clap.
Scream!
SBS Music Awards!
Great job...
this year!
("If You" by Ailee with Heritage Mass Choir)
("How's This?" by Hyun A)
That was fantastic.
Yes, here...
we have the members of EXO.
We're going to see how quick-witted they are.
I'd like to ask you to give us a clue...
about your next performance with an alphabet.
What's this?
Wow.
Is it a "w"?
- Is it what I think it is? - W.
- Wow. - Water?
All right. It's water in a British accent.
Okay.
What else is there? Wonderful.
Oh, wonderful.
Okay, that's enough.
Let's move on. Show us the next alphabet.
Is anyone holding an alphabet?
Who is holding one?
Does anyone have an alphabet?
Don't you have anything else?
- Do you have an "a"? - An "a"?
I'll give you an "a".
Search your pockets.
It's time for magic.
They'll search their pockets and find the letter "a".
- "A". - "A".
We have found the "A".
Let's say that you have an "a".
What does it stand for?
Amazing.
What about you, Baek Hyun?
- "A"? - I thought it stood for Antenna.
Antenna?
We'll watch the performance of EXO in a minute.
- Let's introduce the next stage. - Okay.
This is a very popular music variety show.
"K-pop Star" meets "Fantastic Duo".
Hearing this person's name make me feel better...
while tearing up.
It's Yang Hee Eun, loved by all,
Lee Hi, Baek A Yeon,
and Jung Seung Hwan. Let's watch this fantastic collaboration.
Music...
- start. - Start.
Special stage.
Fantastic K-pop.
(Fantastic K-pop SBS Awards Festival)
Yang Hee Eun.
Baek A Yeon.
Lee Hi.
Jung Seung Hwan.
("The Fool" by Jung Seung Hwan)
("Breathe" by Lee Hi)
("So So" by Baek A Yeon)
("What's Up? We Love You So" by Yang Hee Eun, Baek A Yeon, Lee Hi)
Thank you, thank you.
In the year 2016,
the last unexpected meeting took place just now.
The song that I just sang with Baek A Yeon and Lee Hi was called,
"What's Up? We Love You So".
Thanks to the unexpected collaboration,
I sang with younger singers...
and received songs from them.
The year 2016 has been...
a tough year for us.
I wish everyone can rise up with hope...
in the New Year.
Let's sing "Evergreen" together.
("Evergreen" by Yang Hee Eun)
My eyes became teary while I was listening to the songs.
I know. When I was listening to Yang Hee Eun,
I realized we can come together as one...
despite our differences through music.
It was an amazing performance.
- Yes. - Please give her a hand once more.
If you've been consoled by Yang Hee Eun's music,
now it's time for you to be energized.
It's the last performance of the first half of the show.
- The alphabet is "H". - What could it be?
- It's a hip-hop stage. - Wow.
Hip-hop?
If you say hip-hop...
Teddy? YG?
That's right. G-Dragon!
CL!
We also have the hottest hip-hop artists of this year,
BewhY and Okasian.
Producer Teddy's hip-hop stage.
Music...
- start! - Start!
(YG Building in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu)
(Who's this charismatic man?)
(It's YG's main producer Teddy.)
(With the Midas Touch,)
(he created legends like Bigbang, 2NE1, and Blackpink.)
(He's kind.)
What shall I do with the gap between the intros?
Who is going first?
- BewhY. - BewhY.
If the verse goes like this, then it's okay.
Rather than keep staying here,
isn't it better to walk down when you do "1,000,000 Won"?
It's better to continue like this.
Start rapping...
- and walk together. - Walking together.
They'll film us walking separately.
- Shall we play the song? - Okay.
(Dancing)
Please look forward to...
the hip-hop stage...
produced by Teddy.
- 1,000,000 Won! - 1,000,000 Won!
Wrist. Real.
1,000,000 Won!
(Hip-hop stage produced by YG's Teddy)
("Intro" and "1,000,000 Won" by G-Dragon, CL, Okasian, BewhY)
Let's go.
Okay.
- BewhY! - Go, go.
CL!
Hui Yeol, please. Get a grip on yourself.
I was lost for a moment there.
- Wake up. - Gosh.
- I mean... - Hui Yeol, please.
I was immersed in that hip-hop performance.
You were dancing like crazy...
- to the songs. - Don't I know it.
Anyway, let's move on.
It's finally time to wrap up Part 1.
- Already? - Yes.
It's time for us to take a short break.
We'll be back shortly with Part 2.
I definitely could use the break.
So stay...
- tuned. - Tuned!
- Rock to the beat. - Here we go!
(Part 2 will continue shortly.)