(China's crazy about them.)
(Hallyu stars are on Radio Star.)
2.7 million members. 35 million posts.
- My fan gave me a car key. - Seok Jin's fans were crying.
- They send a private plane. - A private plane?
You went with Kwang Soo and Gary!
I went alone that day!
- You look like Han Min Kwan. - I thought so, too.
(The four guests...)
(prove why Chinese people love them.)
(China Style Special starts now.)
They say the Hallyu moved from Japan to China.
I wish Radio Star could move to China soon.
- Yantai. - Let's go. I'd like to go.
- Quickly, quickly. Yantai. - Yantai.
I'm not living there.
(He loves to tease Gook Jin.)
"I Am a Singer", "Dad! Where Are We Going?"...
and "Infinite Challenge" sold their copyrights to China.
(Radio Star staff members are sighing.)
Why can't we do the same?
(China, we're coming.)
We'll never make it.
(He's desperate.)
I quite look like a rich Chinese man.
(Chao Shi Hao)
- Cho... - Cho Sae Ho.
- Chao Shi Hao.
- He did this saying "Chao Shi Hao". - Chao Shi Hao.
Are you as famous as Hung Kam Po?
- I went to a duty free store. - Duty free?
The cashier came over and helped me pay.
- My Chinese name is Chao Shi Hao. - Okay.
(You are...)
(the superstar?)
(He must be so famous.)
He's nothing compared to our guests.
- What a bad joke. - That's an old joke.
Are you selling silk?
Are you Mr Wang who sells silk?
(He looks more like an owner at a Chinese restaurant.)
Radio Star is on.
Is that it?
- We are on. - Stop it.
I spoke Korean.
Stop it.
- Try harder. - We are on.
- Work harder. - We're on at 11:10pm.
Let's try harder, okay?
(Satisfied)
(Singing in Chinese)
Is there a Mandarin version?
It should be "At Tiananmen", not "At Gwanghwamun", then.
("At Tiananmen")
- It wouldn't make sense otherwise. - "At Tiananmen".
- Yes, you should change it. -"At Tiananmen".
Change the title.
Do you know the Tiananmen incident?
Why did you mention that?
It happened at Tiananmen.
- "At Forbidden City", then. - Gosh.
("At Forbidden City")
Who says we can't be Hallyu stars?
We want to be loved by Chinese viewers, too.
You are watching a high-end Wo Ai Ni TV show,
- Radio Star. - Radio Star.
Today we invited four guests...
who captivated China with their unique characters.
Welcome to Radio Star's China Style Special.
Our first guest...
All he did was running around with Kim Jong Kook and Yu Jae Seok.
He doesn't even run much. He lags in the back.
- That's right. - He gets dragged around.
He gets dragged around,
but his Chinese SNS account has over 1.7 million followers,
any clip he uploads gets 150 million views.
That's how famous he is in China.
But here, he's just the guy with a big nose.
Please welcome big-nosed Jee Seok Jin.
It's been a while.
- Mr Big Nose. - He's so popular now.
- He is popular. - He's so...
- popular. - I didn't expect this.
I was wondering where he'd gone. Turns out he was in China.
One day, China...
noticed his facial expressions in the movie "Three Kims",
and screencaps of them started appearing everywhere...
as emoticons and edited pictures.
That led to him being forced to enter China,
and now he's a Hallyu star, too.
Please welcome Actor Choi Sung Kook.
Welcome back.
I think that...
our next guest suits today's theme better than anyone else.
His group conquered Korea and China,
and they currently have over 3.5 million fans worldwide.
EXO has the most fans in China, apparently.
He's one of them, but to be honest, when I heard his name...
I thought he was Chinese.
- I thought so, too. - Me, too.
- His real name is Kim Jong Dae. - Jong Dae?
- Something funny happened. - Yes.
Chen came to us to say hello before the show,
and Jong Shin said, "Are you Eun Sung?"
- How can you not know him? - I...
I know Suho, Chan Yeol and Baek Hyun.
He looked so proud that he recognised him.
"Are you Eun Sung?"
- I didn't know him. - You should know them all.
He buried Eun Sung and Chen at the same time.
- He did. - Chen and Eun Sung.
- EXO's Chen. - Chen from EXO.
His real name is Kim Jong Dae.
Some viewers might think,
"Who is that average-looking guy sitting at the end?"
- Most of Koreans don't know him. - He's handsome.
But almost everyone in China recognises him right away.
He's the first Korean to become one of the hosts of...
"Tian Tian Xiang Shang", a famous talk show on which...
David Beckham, Liu Yifei and Song Seung Heon appeared.
He's also the first Korean member of China's boy band, Lucky Boys.
Please welcome Kim Eun Sung.
- Hello. - Welcome.
- Hello. - Hello.
How about you introduce yourselves in Chinese?
- Me? - Yes, Mr Big Nose.
(Hello)
(I'm Big Nose from "Running Man".)
(It's good to meet you.)
Your pronunciation is pretty good.
- I bet he practised for years. - He must have worked there a lot.
- He practised a lot. - "A lot"?
- I'm impressed. - I have a lot to say.
You studied hard.
- A bit. - Your pronunciation is good.
- It's good. - What does "Bizi" mean?
- "Bizi" means nose. - A nose.
- I'm the guy with a big nose. - It sounds like soybean in Korean.
Your nose still takes up a half of your face.
Say hello in Mandarin, please.
(Hi, I'm Choi Sung Kook.)
(Laughing)
Nice to meet you.
- It's been a while. - That laugh...
It's still funny.
(The laugh that took over China.)
- Chen? - Okay.
(I'm EXO's Chen.)
(Wish me luck.)
- That was smooth. - He...
deliberately slurred his words.
- That's how idol singers talk. - I agree.
- Sorry for not recognising you. - It's fine.
"Are you Eun Sung?"
I was confused when I was giving him a CD.
Why were you confused? They look different.
- Guess what. - He's cute.
- What? - You look like Han Min Kwan.
I thought so at first, too.
- Did anyone tell you that before? - Never.
- It's the hairstyle. - You look just like him.
(Still reeling from surprise)
Introduce yourself.
- In Mandarin. - Okay.
(Hi, I'm a host of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang"...)
(and a member of Lucky Boys.)
- That was different. - It sounded different.
He's on a whole new level.
He works in China.
I see that he wore Chinese style suits that...
young Korean men wouldn't wear these days.
They don't wear vests.
- I bought this in Korea. - Did you?
(He talked back with a smile.)
That was a bad choice.
- Seok Jin. - Wait.
- I want to give you one each. - Really?
Is this how you promote your album?
Take one.
- It won't help. - I'm not promoting it.
- You never did this. - Thank you.
Take it to China.
Why is it so thick?
- It's a compilation. - Here, Eun Sung.
- Does he make enough money? - Thank you.
- And... - It's huge.
I gave you one, Chen.
- Yes, you did. - Give this to Suho, then.
What are you doing?
- Give it to Suho. - Are you serious?
(He didn't even know my name.)
What is your name in Chinese?
- Chi Xi Chen. - Chi Xi Chen.
- That's my name in Mandarin. - What about Cantonese?
In Cantonese it's Ci Sek Zhen.
- Ci Sek Zhen. - I prefer that.
- That sounds better. - Ci Sek Zhen sounds nicer.
- Ci Sek Zhen. - Kwang Soo's name, for example,
is Li Guang Zhu.
- Li Guang Zhu? - Li Guang Zhu?
That sound's odd.
- It's different. - And Jae Seok?
- You Ja Shek. - You Ja Shek?
- That's better. - Not bad.
It sounds okay.
(He's lucky.)
Seok Jin and Chen.
Since you work in China as well, I guess you often go to the airport.
- You saw each other at the airport? - Once?
- We took the same plane once. - Yes, we did.
Were you in economy class?
We were both in business class.
- He was in economy class, - That plane...
but he paid for an upgrade.
Did you pay for the upgrade or they did?
- What? - Who paid for the upgrade?
- Why are you... - We want details.
- You paid for it, didn't you? - You see...
He'd asking me things that I can't believe I must answer.
I don't even know what to say.
- It wasn't like a small event. - Wasn't it?
They treat us with the utmost respect.
- They treat us so well. - Do they send you chartered planes?
- I don't think they do. - Not a chartered flight.
- A private jet. - Business class?
- A private jet? - I heard about this already.
It's not a private jet exclusively for Seok Jin.
It departs only if he's with Kwang Soo, Jong Kook and Jae Seok.
- Then only four of them fly? - It's not just for you.
That goes for all of us.
- Jong Kook doesn't fly alone. - Even so.
- They still send us a private jet. - Just for the four of you?
Once we board, we...
Do I have to say this?
- It sounds like I'm bragging. - Go on.
It's because we think...
you'll elaborate out of the urge to brag.
The plane itself looks like it's from a spy movie.
- Right. - "Mission Impossible".
It looks like the plane that directors would take in the movies.
It's pretty and sleek on the outside.
- It looks grand. - When you say this...
our viewers will find it hard to believe.
- We should hear it from Chen. - No.
- Seok Jin makes it entertaining. - Be nice.
People who only experienced it once tell better stories.
That's why I want him to tell us.
- Chen's used to the lifestyle. - Please tell us.
- He's... - Wait.
I pretended I didn't care, but I was so excited.
- To be honest. - You were really excited, right?
- Don't you walk down stairs? - Private jets...
You walk down a staircase.
Yes. Once we board,
we're greeted by the two flight attendants.
- Attendants? - Turn right...
and there are four armchairs.
All separate?
Pass those and there're seats which you can lie down.
Did you take photos or not?
- Wouldn't you have? - I'm sure you did.
At this angle?
- To show the whole plane. - We all did.
I uploaded it on my SNS.
(This is the Hallyu star.)
Okay, now Sung Kook.
- Yes. - You'd never worked in China,
but Chinese fans voted you as one of...
the Top Three Asian Kings of Facial Expressions in 2013.
- Kings of Facial Expressions. - That's a big deal.
- We have a copy of the article. - I don't know much.
- These are the results. - Look.
- He's that basketball player. - He's...
- Yao Ming. - Yao Ming.
It seems like Chinese people like those with big smiles.
- He looks like Bruce Lee. - That's Hanazawa Kana.
- Faces like those... - What is that about?
People use them to chat on mobile messengers,
and they photoshop them together.
- It's a social media thing, then. - Yes.
That's how Lee Ae Ran became famous, and the same happened to him.
We'll show you the emoticons.
- They're all... - Sung Kook's face?
- His memorable expressions. - Look.
We wouldn't recognise you, though.
- I wouldn't. - One means "I don't know."
"Cute your sister."
- But before he... - Yes?
became famous because of his expressions,
he was already popular from "Sex Is Zero".
That's how they found out about him, so everyone knows who...
the guy from "Sex Is Zero" is.
- In China? - Yes.
Eun Sung's telling us how things are in China.
- Please tell us more. - Fill us in.
I was going to say this when it came up,
but I'm not a Hallyu star. They are, but I'm not.
- I feel embarrassed now. - No, you are a Hallyu star.
Eun Sung, is he a Hallyu star?
He is.
- Why do you say you aren't? - Eun Sung said you are.
Is it because you don't earn much?
No. What I think Hallyu star is when a celebrity...
becomes famous in Korea,
and that fame spills over to Japan and China.
In my case, it happened the other way round.
This started in China, not in Korea.
I bet that 70, 80 percent of the people...
who use those emoticons don't know that I'm Korean.
They just use it.
You're so humble. You're a real Hallyu star.
- No. - Seok Jin, be more like him.
Stop bragging about private jets.
- Times have changed. - I'm envious.
You asked about it.
- He answered because you asked. - I answered your questions.
Some of the movies were not designed for Hallyu.
His character could become more popular than ours.
We always talk about Hallyu but we won't be able to be Hallyu stars.
- We'll never make it. - Because...
- we don't suit for Chinese culture. - Exactly.
We can't make it.
Gu Ra might, though.
- No one knows what will happen. - I have no time to travel.
- I have to... - He does 10 shows.
- How do you do that? - I don't know.
How are you still fat?
(He teased Seok Jin and it backfired.)
Chen's agency...
Oh, I see.
- He's also in your entertainment. - Right. I forgot.
- We're both in the same agency. - SM Entertainment...
decided who should be the guest on Radio Star...
- for a long time. - Radio Star asked for...
one guy from EXO.
- They first decided to send Suho. - Suho?
- But then... - Suho...
Gu Ra vetoed the idea because Suho's boring.
- Gu Ra said Suho's boring. - No, look.
Even his own agency admitted that he's boring.
No, Gu Ra said that Suho is boring...
- That's nonsense. - No, you did say that.
- He persuaded our producer. - I see.
You kept saying "Suho's boring", so they switched to Chen.
I adore Suho.
You didn't even recognise Chen.
He's my favourite from now on.
Are you better on talk shows or is Xiumin or Baek Hyun better?
Why do you think they chose you?
- And there's also Chan Yeol. - Well...
Many people say Radio Star is mean to guests.
I think my agency chose me...
because they thought I could survive it.
Suho told me he's worried because of the way you talk.
- I'm not that good at lying. - We like that.
- We prefer that. - Now that you're here,
can you tell us about the conflict within SM Entertainment or EXO?
Why can't you?
- Why not? - We should support EXO.
- Let's support them. - I'll put my foot down.
- Let's stick together. - You said earlier on that...
- you want to go to China. - We do.
- Our show won't make it. - He said he doesn't want to go.
That's because...
- we can't make it there. - Chinese might love my songs.
- Let me explain to you why. - He is most likely to succeed.
- Take me to China. - I think he has the potential.
Then let me work on your album too.
- Why would he do that? - I can do a good job.
- He can work on a song. - We can do a collaborative work.
- Let's have a deal. - This is a win-win situation.
But I will only support your works in China.
What?
(Jong Shin wants him to work in China only.)
Chen, I heard you called Kyu Hyun for advice...
after your visit to Radio Star has been confirmed.
(Laughing)
Is it true that Kyu Hyun was mad at you?
I called because I was happy about being on the same show,
but Kyu Hyun was mad at me.
- Why was he mad at you? - It doesn't make sense.
Ryeo Wook talked about me being a part of Ryeo-line on the show.
- Ryeo-line? - Yes, he talked about it.
I heard that Kyu Hyun and Ryeo Wook...
formed Kyu-line and Ryeo-line.
- I was driven to form Ryeo-line. - Who is in Ryeo-line?
- D.O. of EXO. - Chen quit, right?
- Chen did not quit. - What are you saying?
- Watch what you say. - Is he Korean?
- Is he Korean? I see. - Chen is a good singer.
Chen. N and Ken of VIXX.
Chen, Ken and N.
(Chen, Ken and N)
It's easy to memorise. Chen, Ken and N are in Ryeo-line.
It's perfect for memorising.
He was mad at me for being a part of Ryeo-Line.
"You never call me."
"Now you call because you are going to be on Radio Star, Ryeo-Line."
I have an explanation.
- Chen, MAX and I hang out often. - I see.
So I thought Chen thought of me as his close friend.
But Ryeo Wook visited Radio Star and revealed...
that he is a member of Ryeo-Line.
Let's make it clear then. Are you in Kyu-Line?
- He likes conflicts in other party. - It seems that way.
- I don't think of it that way. - Are you in Ryeo-Line?
Kyu Hyun and Ryeo Wook formed political factions.
(Kyu Hyun and Ryeo Wook formed political factions.)
Let's ask Chen.
- Is it Kyu Hyun or Ryeo Wook? - Whose side are you on?
- I bet he is close to Ryeo Wook.
It seems like he sides with Ryeo Wook,
- Who is it? - He isn't answering the question.
That means he sides with Ryeo Wook.
What do you like about Ryeo Wook?
Ryeo Wook looks after me...
and I was a substitute DJ on his radio programme a few times.
- We share experiences. - Is that why you like Ryeo Wook?
(Is that why you like Ryeo Wook?)
- So he's not in Kyu-Line. - Yes.
I will just look after Suho.
(I will just look after Suho.)
As a member of EXO-M,
Chen is very popular in China.
There have been many accidents regarding your name...
because it sounds like a Chinese name.
When I met Chen for the first time,
I asked him, "How do you speak Korean so well?"
And he answered, "Kyu Hyun, I am Korean."
- I also look like Chinese. - He does.
- I have been told. - He really does.
He looks like a Chinese man.
Before I explicitly say "I am Korean",
- no one assumes it. - I see.
When EXO-M arrives at an airport in China,
many fans come to see us.
- You receive the same treatment. - "Running Man" and EXO are alike.
("Running Man" and EXO are alike.)
"Running Man" and EXO are alike.
I'm glad he didn't compare himself to a member of EXO.
It's the same thing. Even if I arrive alone, fans come to see me.
- Really? - Do you need security guards?
I can't believe I am bragging about myself on this show.
It's not bragging. You are telling us how it is.
We have nothing else to hear about from you.
(Is that so?)
- Tell us in details. - Okay.
- Do a lot of fans gather? - About 100 fans come to see me.
- Really? - That's when I go alone.
- And how many security guards? - There are 7 or 8.
- I see. - It must be an easy job for them.
- That's right. - There are just about 100 fans.
100 fans in China equal 1 fan in Korea.
(100 fans in China equal 1 fan in Korea.)
- What are you talking about? - I know I am right.
Take population of the country into consideration.
- I still go to a specific region. - It's about 1.4 billion.
You only need two security guards...
- for 100 fans. - The time you arrive matters.
When you arrive at 2pm, there are not going to be a lot of fans.
But if you arrive at 7pm, there are going to be a lot of fans.
Chen, have you arrived at the airport at 2pm?
We usually arrive around that time if we take the morning flight.
And there is a huge crowd waiting for you, right?
- Yes. - I see.
It isn't always a huge crowd, but it can get dangerous...
if there are too many people.
- So we exit through the VIP route. - It's the same for me.
(It's the same for me.)
I see that EXO and I are alike. I often can't see my fans.
(He is ridiculous.)
One time, the airport we arrived at...
was incredibly crowded with fans.
We couldn't use the VIP route that day,
so we ended up exiting the airport...
through the sea of people...
with both Korean and Chinese security guards.
And I got separated from other members.
I tried to join them, but Chinese security guards...
- kept pushing me away. - They thought you were a fan.
- They didn't know I was a member. - It's understandable.
I was so taken aback that I stood frozen for a few seconds,
- and Korean guards took me in. - It's understandable.
There must be one million people who look like Chen in China.
(There must be one million people who look like Chen in China. )
- Eun Sung. - Yes?
Since you have only debuted in China, Radio Star...
- will mark your debut in Korea. - That's right.
It's my first time on a Korean show.
What is your character like in China?
I don't talk much. I stand wordlessly.
- I see. - Are you like Sam Okyere?
I speak better than him now,
but I wasn't always good at Chinese.
- So are you like Robert Holley? - I think he is handsome.
I am the handsome member of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang".
I see.
I know about the programme called "Tian Tian Xiang Shang".
I may be wrong,
but it is a very popular show in China.
Imagine "Infinite Challenge" with a member from a foreign country.
Really? So it's a variety programme that represents the nation.
It really is.
Chinese actors and singers line up to be on that show.
- Only the famous stars get invited. - Is it a variety programme?
Yes, it's Radio Star of China.
No, it's "Infinite Challenge" of China.
I will call it Radio Star of China since I'm here.
- He is a great host of China. - He is good.
(He is a great host of China.)
I heard that older hosts of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang"...
- take good care of you. - They really do.
They sent us a video message in regard to Eun Sung.
- Really? - Let's see the video.
- Do we have a video? - They are famous hosts.
(Hosts of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang")
(Seeing them makes him smile.)
(What is Eun Sung like?)
(He is a fool.)
(Our youngest host is nice and cute.)
(He is a host we all love.)
He is like Kang Ho Dong of China.
(And Kim Gu Ra.)
They have a request for you, Gu Ra.
(And Kim Gu Ra.)
(As you're older than Eun Sung,)
(we ask you to take good care of Eun Sung.)
Gu Ra won't do that.
(If you don't do that,)
(we will turn you into a fool.)
- I see. - That's very nice of them.
- I know. - Thank you.
Eun Sung came to Korea...
- to enlist in the military. - That's unfortunate.
Is it true that hosts of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang"...
- will come to Korea to see you off? - I told them that...
I would like them to shave my head before the enlistment.
And they promised me to come.
Will you have dots on your head like Shaolin monks?
- No, I won't. - Won't there be six dots?
He isn't going to Shaolin Temple. He is going to the military.
(He isn't going to Shaolin Temple. He is going to the military.)
The fact that they agreed to shave your head...
means they will take you in after your military service.
- You should be very grateful. - Yes, I know.
- They will come and support him. - It's a ritual.
It will be a nice ritual to share with viewers of China...
because I said my goodbye on my last day...
of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang".
I think viewers will enjoy seeing the hosts shave my head.
Kyu Hyun, we should follow their example.
I will take care of it on my own.
- We will shave your head. - It's okay.
- We can shave your head now. - Let's go see Kyu Hyun off.
The hosts of "Tian Tian Xiang Shang" are shaving Eun Sung's hair.
(We will shave your head before the military enlistment.)
- Leave the matter to us. - We can shave your head now.
(We can shave your head now.)
(The older hosts love Kyu Hyun.)
The early concept of EXO was that members have supernatural powers.
- What do you have? - I have a power of lightning.
Have you used your power since then?
(Have you used your power since then?)
- Would you show us your power? - My goodness.
I have a question.
Before Super Junior debuted, Lee Soo Man came up...
with stage name "Lee Teuk" and Lee Teuk hated it.
Weren't you embarrassed of supernatural powers and such?
- I was very embarrassed. - Right?
Shin Dong's stage name almost became Udon.
- Udon? - Seriously?
Udon is a great stage name. It's the thickest noodle there is.
(My name is Udon.)
- At first, - You were against the idea, right?
when the name of the group and...
- concept of supernatural powers... - EXO is a fine name.
came out, I was against them.
Each member had a power such as teleportation, flame, water,
- light and frost. - Baek Hyun has a power of light.
There is a variety of powers.
We got a lot of interviews when we first debuted.
And the interviewer would always asked us,
"Show us your power."
- I hated it so much. - What did the other members do?
We couldn't refuse to do something since we had just debuted.
We did this, and computer graphics got added later.
I did this, and lightning got added with computer graphics.
I wonder what this one did.
Lay has the power of healing. How would he show that?
- That's a hard one. - The power of healing?
- Does he show imposition of hands? - I bet he just waves his hands.
He shows imposition of hands.
"Gu Ra won't use swear words." And his foul mouth would be healed.
- What would Lay do? - Does he show imposition of hands?
- I bet that's what he did. - Eun Sung, pretend to be sick...
so that Chen can heal you.
My power isn't healing.
- You can still show us. - Healing is Lay's power.
- Eun Sung, pretend to be sick. - It's not Chen's power.
Chen's power is lightning!
- Healing isn't Chen's power. - Eun Sung is pretending to be sick.
- You are so inconsiderate. - Come on.
You should mind your business and heal Kang Susie.
- Healing isn't Chen's power. - I am healing her.
Show us your lightning.
- Yes, it has been a while. - Flaunt your supernatural power.
Where will you shoot your lightning?
- Do it on me. - Do it on Sung Kook.
- Shoot it on his face. - Do it.
- Shoot it on his face. - Let see.
- Shoot it on his face. - Make it good.
He will distort his face accordingly.
- Shoot your lightning on Sung Kook. - I haven't done this in a while.
I bet you haven't.
(He is ready to be struck by lightning.)
(Power of lightning)
(Electrocuted)
(The lightning struck his face.)
That's what I wanted.
(The one with a power of lightning)
(Screaming)
- We will add computer graphics. - That was nice.
- They will edit this. - That was great.
- Chen must be so embarrassed. - When this airs,
- Sung Kook will get another chance. - I know.
(The man with an irresistible face)
- He will become a popular meme. - That's right.
- You should try it. - No, thank you.
- Seok Jin, would you like to try? - No, thank you.
Are you trying to uphold your image?
No, I'm not. I'm just not at his level.
- I'm really not. - What do you mean by that?
- I'm an actor, not a comedian. - No, I mean I can't do it well.
I'm not funny like you.
Your nose can get bigger with a strike of lightning.
- I need computer graphics. - I have an idea.
Seok Jin will be electrocuted by touching Sung Kook.
- That's a good idea. - Chen, give us another lightning.
- Use computer graphics for my nose. - Here we go.
(Lightning)
(Screaming)
(Touching)
(Seok Jin's nose starts to grow.)
They did a good job.
- Seok Jin, you did a good job. - That was nice.
I look forward to the added computer graphics.
Your Chinese fans...
are probably making this into a meme.
I'm serious.
I see that working in China improved your skills.
(Seok Jin with a big nose)
- Supernatural powers are fun. - It's interesting.
The concept is embarrassing,
but EXO filmed a commercial thanks to it.
- That's right. - It was a burger commercial.
- You cook a burger with lightning? - I have seen it in China.
One member with the power of flame...
- cooks a patty. - He cooks a patty.
- That's a good idea. - Lay uses his power of healing...
to make lettuce fresh.
(Flame will cook a patty.)
(Healing will make lettuce fresh.)
(Lightning will make French fries crispy.)
(Frost will cool soft drinks.)
(A burger is made with EXO's supernatural powers.)
- Seok Jin. - Yes?
- That was so sudden. - You became popular in China.
I heard that you predicted...
Gu Ra to fail if he works in China.
There is a reason why I said that.
- But... - Gu Ra doesn't speak Chinese,
and he is too gloomy to do well in China.
(Gloomy)
- He is too gloomy. - It's crucial to smile a lot.
There must be a smile on your face.
Everyone has a gloomy face like mine in the trading ring.
Stock market isn't doing so well these days.
How would he succeed with a conversation like this?
(Do you not like it?)
I have reached a conclusion after watching Radio Star.
Gu Ra should buy Jong Shin a meal every week.
- Why? - Why do you say that?
- Jong Shin makes the show fun. - That's right.
Gu Ra is sullen, Kyu Hyun doesn't talk...
and Gook Jin wants to lead the show.
Gu Ra needs funny ones to shine.
Funny ones?
We have no ambitions...
about becoming popular in China.
But is there any way Kim Kyung Min can find work there?
- Kyung Min? - Why would you ask me that?
- He works hard in costumes. - He needs work.
Take Kyung Min to China with you.
I have just become popular in China.
- My position isn't secure. - You can't take care of others.
When you take a private jet,
you can put Kyung Min inside your luggage.
(Take me with you.)
Since Eun Sung has lived in China for nine years,
he must be able to gauge a celebrity's popularity there.
- Do Chinese people know... - This is a topic I'm curious about.
- who Chao Shu Hao is? - I want to know.
- Is he really popular? - Is he?
I don't know who that is.
Who is Chao Shi Hao?
- That's Cho Sae Ho's Chinese name. - Chao Shu Hao.
I know who Cho Sae Ho is.
Is he popular in China?
- Do Chinese people recognise him? - Do people drop their bottle...
when they see him?
- That's what he said. - Tell us the truth.
That's what Cho Sae Ho said.
- It was an exaggeration. - Was he lying through his teeth?
The programme Cho Sae Ho is in is famous...
because Kangta and Kim Jong Kook have made appearances.
But people don't know Cho Sae Ho.
(How embarrassing.)
We have confirmed that Sae Ho was lying through his teeth.
What is lie in Chinese?
- Shu xia. - Shu xia?
What Sae Ho has said is a complete shu xia.
(Sae Ho is humiliated.)
Sung Kook, you have turned 47 this year,
but you are still not married.
I heard from writers of the show...
that you kept asking them to introduce you to someone...
during the interview.
The writers were very flustered.
They asked me why I didn't get married,
so I told them that they should introduce me to someone first.
I have learned that...
those with a concrete ideal type often don't get married.
- Kim Min Jong is a good example. - Min Jong?
Min Jong wants someone...
in her late 20s who is over 170cm tall.
- Is that still his ideal type? - Yes, it is.
- It doesn't change. - It doesn't.
Your ideal type...
represents the type of person you would like to date.
One could say that his ideal type is voluptuous women.
And I'm sure he will end up dating a voluptuous woman,
but they still may not be a good match and break up.
- After the breakup, - So ideal types don't matter?
his ideal type will change.
One might then say, "Being nice matters more than being voluptuous."
After another breakup, one will say, "Being voluptuous matters more."
(It reverts back.)
- It's the same with Min Jong. - There is a cycle.
I am sure he jumped from voluptuousness to niceness...
- before settling on voluptuousness. - "I like voluptuous women."
Sung Kook, what is your ideal type?
Is it voluptuous women?
Yes.
(We share an ideal type.)
- I see. - Sung Kook and I are...
of the same age.
He asked me to be his friend since we are of the same age,
but I can't become his friend overnight.
(I can't become his friend overnight.)
We can act friendly.
- It's hard to become his friend. - You don't become friends so soon.
This happened with Jung Jun Ha the other day.
He said to me,
"I will consider you to be my elder brother now".
- Really? - Yes.
- He is a year younger than you. - He is,
but he doesn't speak politely to Park Myung Soo.
- That means he respects you. - He said to treat me as a brother.
- Was this after you won the award? - Yes.
It makes sense now.
(I respect you.)
Seok Jin, ever since you debuted,
you wanted to become a singer.
You never gave up on your dream.
- And just recently, - When I debuted...
- you released an album in China. - You released an album?
My song made it...
- to Baidu Chart. - Baidu Chart.
I see.
As soon as it was released, it ranked 22nd on the chart.
- Out of all songs in China? - There is...
a K-Pop chart, but this was a chart that includes all songs.
I was so surprised.
The next day, it ranked 10th.
Then it ranked seventh.
SHINee's song was below mine.
It ended up being ranked sixth.
- Is that how far it went? - I'm just thankful.
- What is the title of the song? - It's "Hairpin".
- "Hairpin". - "Hairpin".
- What is the song about? - The song is about...
a man who lives alone...
in a small studio.
One day, while cleaning his room,
he finds his ex-girlfriend's hairpin under the bed.
- The memories flood back to him. - That's right.
What a cliche.
(What a cliche.)
Did you say he found it on the bed?
What a naughty song.
- It was under the bed. - It's a cliche and a naughty story.
It means she untied her hair on the bed.
- I... - What a naughty song.
What will your wife say about the song?
(Let me speak.)
(Joking)
He sees...
that a bead is missing from the hairpin.
He thinks that it signifies the end of their love.
I'm sure the girl took the bead with her.
(I'm sure the girl took the bead with her.)
- So the song is called "Hairpin". - "Hairpin".
Please sing us a bit of the song.
I don't remember the lyrics right now.
- But it's your song. - Right.
It's hard to sing in Chinese with the right pronunciation.
Right. You're Chinese isn't good yet.
- Please be understanding. - Sing us a bit of the song.
(Humming)
- Sing the lyrics. - What is that?
- What are you doing? - Sing the lyrics.
I don't know the lyrics well.
(I don't know the lyrics well.)
(He just remembers the tune.)
- No, don't do that. - Sing in Chinese.
- Would you add the subtitles?
(He jokes about his own song.)
I heard that Seok Jin is so popular in China...
that female fans cry when they see him.
- That's ridiculous. - Not all of them do.
Maybe they were already crying when they met you.
(Kyu Hyun, why you...)
Maybe he was at a funeral.
Do you give out autographs at someone's funeral?
(Laughing)
Don't be absurd.
You do sign your name in the guest book.
(I can't beat them.)
I heard that one Chinese fan...
decided to come to Korea...
- to follow Seok Jin's footsteps. - Seriously?
- Wow. - Really?
Did the house you were born in turn into a museum?
- It became a tourist attraction. - My goodness.
I don't understand it.
- How is he popular in China? - People can be so strange.
- Lee Kwang Soo is popular, too. - What are you implying?
Watch what you say. My fans are very dear to me.
(Seok Jin is like the leader of a cult.)
If your fan follows your footsteps in Korea,
he or she will meet Kyung Min too, right?
- So... - Stop talking about Kyung Min!
He is in no position to look after Kyung Min!
(Take me with you.)
Are most of your fans...
women in their 20s?
They are usually in late teenage years or early 20s.
- That's the demographic. - They watch "Running Man".
Sometimes, there are kids. The elementary schoolers.
- They come with their mothers. - He called them kids.
"Why would you go to Korea because of Jee Seok Jin?"
"You are absolutely ridiculous!" I bet that's what they say.
(I love my fans.)
Seok Jin.
While you haven't won major awards in Korea,
you won Grand Prize in Hong Kong.
- Really? - It was an award from fans,
not a broadcasting company.
- They sent it to me in 2014. - Your fans did?
"We think you deserve Grand Prize."
- Something like that. - I see.
So they bought a trophy from a store.
I was so thankful because the trophy wasn't bought.
It was carved out of wood by the fans.
- It was a wooden trophy. - Your fans made it for you.
They put "No. 1" on the top...
- and drew my face in the middle. - One of your fans is a carpenter.
(Stop bragging.)
The trophy had my initials, JSJ,
but I lost one letter during my trip.
So does it read as JS now?
- No, SJ. - SJ.
It might as well stand for Super Junior.
(I'm sorry I lost one letter.)
Lee Kwang Soo is very popular.
- He is the prince of Asia. - That's right.
His popularity made me furious one time.
- Why? - In the advertisement,
we could only see Kwang Soo.
You were far in the back.
- I know. - I thought that was wrong.
I got mad as well.
We shot many advertisements together.
- Kwang Soo comes out big. - Kwang Soo appears a lot.
- And I'm hardly noticeable. - I know.
In the advertisements in China, Jong Kook, Kwang Soo...
and Ji Hyo are in close-up.
- Seok Jin is almost invisible. - Exactly.
(No one will notice even if he's removed.)
- Except Kwang Soo... - We just met.
(Don't be so rude!)
- He's letting us know how it is. - The thing is,
- when we shoot advertisements, - He knows how it is in China.
- each of us shoot one's part. - Right, but...
- I film my part too. - But I never see your part.
- They cut it out while editing. - They didn't use it.
And they won't ever use it.
People say that the original recording got deleted.
(It's permanently deleted.)
Eun Sung was a member of China's first ever boy band,
- Lucky Boys. - That's right.
Were you the handsome one?
No, I was the cutest one.
(I was the cutest one.)
TVXQ is said to be the role model of Lucky Boys.
- TVXQ is much better. - Look at this.
That's Lucky Boys.
They do look like TVXQ.
They were even filmed in the same location.
Is it TVXQ in the upper picture?
That's us. TVXQ is the one below.
Did you also have stage names like the members of TVXQ,
Micky Yu Chun and XIA Jun Su?
We all did have four-letter stage names.
- Best Singer, Genius Songwriter... - Genius Songwriter?
- Beautiful Boy... - Beautiful Boy?
- Who's Cute Baby? - That's me.
- Were you Cute Baby? - Let me explain.
- How do you say it in Chinese? - The thing is...
At first, I couldn't speak Chinese well and I wasn't a great singer.
Is it Chuchu Baby in Chinese?
- What is that supposed to mean? - Yes, you're right.
Are you Chuchu Baby?
Yes, I am.
(Hello, I'm Chuchu Baby.)
Which member of TVXQ was your role model?
- You look a bit like MAX. - He does.
You're right. He was my role model.
Look at this.
This is MAX.
- Isn't this Moon Hee Jun? - No.
To me, he looks like Boom.
- He looks like Lee Hong Gi too. - The thing is,
when TVXQ first debuted,
- they had very dramatic hairstyles. - Right.
That's what we were going for.
- They have the same camera angles. - Exactly.
- You're right. - It's obvious.
- Was it the same location? - No.
While TVXQ's video was shot in Europe,
ours was shot in a set.
- Was it a set? - Yes.
- So there is a difference. - Yes.
Many people hated us for that reason.
So from our second album,
we tried to find our own style.
More people started to like us, but we were still clumsy.
Now, there are many agencies in China...
that are as systemised as the ones in Korean.
But our agency was not one of them.
So when we debuted,
we had to do our hair and makeups ourselves.
- We didn't have stylists. - No, we didn't.
We used to buy cosmetics at duty-free shops at airports,
tested the colour ourselves and always did our hair ourselves.
That's why we looked so clumsy and people didn't like us.
Did you do your hair yourself today too?
No, it's by a stylist at MBC.
- Oh, really? - Mine too.
- Really? - That's why his hair looks similar.
Kyu Hyun, have you met Eun Sung before?
No, so I...
- You haven't? - No.
I'm sure you don't remember.
We met 4 or 5 years after our debut.
Super Junior was passing by us on their way to the stage.
I could see someone very handsome...
coming towards us doing high fives.
- Was it Choi Si Won? - Yes.
- Si Won loves high fives. - It must be Si Won.
We greeted him when he was still doing high fives.
He gave us high fives as well and treated us in a friendly way.
I thought, in addition to being handsome,
he's such a friendly man.
And then we saw Kyu Hyun.
After seeing Si Won...
- You wanted to give him high fives. - Yes.
We were expecting him to do the same.
But Kyu Hyun...
just passed by after a slight nod.
He just passed by like that.
Was I that arrogant?
You weren't arrogant. You did give us a nod.
- You gave a simple nod. - In a sense,
Kyu Hyun is normal. You rarely give high fives...
to strangers.
- Si Won is special. - That's not it.
Global stars should do that.
Would you give high fives when you greet someone?
I would if I were a global star.
Seok Jin, when you entered Taiwan,
I heard it was broadcasted live on the news.
- Was Kwang Soo there too? - Hold on.
- Were you alone? - Kwang Soo was there too.
(Kwang Soo was there too.)
At any rate, it was broadcasted live on the news.
When we landed at the airport,
hundreds of reporters started taking pictures of us...
and interviewed us on the way.
And when we arrived at the hotel,
it was already on TV.
- In the news? - Yes.
When we were leaving, at the airport,
we were on TV again.
- That's amazing. - Actually,
many were surprised at how popular you are.
Many comedians say that,
with exception of the success of...
Lee Gyeong Gyu's noodle business,
Seok Jin is the most successful comedian.
(The two most successful comedians)
Unlike Seok Jin's experience,
when the most popular band in China, EXO, arrives...
We're nothing compared to them.
- It's not like that. - They can't broadcast it.
EXO always escapes the airport through the back door.
- Is that so? - Because there are too many people.
- For safety reasons? - To tell you the truth,
- I'll tell you the truth. - Okay.
Now you're talking.
I don't know why I have to say this.
- Tell us the truth. - Do you take the VIP routes...
- to avoid the fans? - Right.
So do I.
(What is he saying?)
- Why are you laughing? - Wait.
- Seok Jin. - You were not the only one there.
- You were with Haha and Jong Kook. - You were with your members too.
- Why do you bring him in? - You were not alone.
- Am I wrong? - You're right.
- Am I wrong? - I wasn't alone.
- Anyway, that's what happens. - You have to sneak out.
When there are too many fans waiting at the airport,
- for safety reasons... - It's the same for me.
There are a lot of people at the airport.
But sometimes, we can't sneak out.
- Then we see a lot of reporters. - Right.
(Right)
- Stop agreeing with him. - He keeps saying it.
- He keeps saying "Right." - I mean,
it seems like we take the exact same routes.
- It's exactly the same. - Let's talk more about EXO.
I'll tell you how popular they are in China. See if it applies to you.
If it applies to you as well, please let us know.
On the web portal in China,
the fan club for EXO has 2.7 million members.
(Silent)
Seok Jin is quiet.
- The number of EXO-related... - It doesn't apply to him.
posts are over 35 million.
- I haven't looked into it. - They're the most influential...
- boy band in China. - You haven't looked into it?
Their album released in 2015 ranked first in Korea, China...
and Japan at the same time.
- That's amazing. - They have these amazing records.
But Chen said...
he doesn't actually realise how popular he is.
Actually,
- I... - Seok Jin...
- realises it so well. - He's aware of it so well.
Seok Jin has so much time on his hand.
When he's back in Korea,
he spends time reminiscing the time in China.
- But Chen is busy. - One is aware, the other is not.
(Only one of them realises how popular he is.)
I don't use social network sites...
or the internet very much.
That's why I'm not really aware of it.
But when we have concerts,
- I do realise it. - Concerts make you realise it.
But in your daily lives...
Stop realising it.
You were with Kwang Soo and Gary.
He was with his members too.
- I didn't even say anything! - He wasn't alone.
- He wasn't alone, too. - Tell us what you did alone.
We are a team.
- Aren't you a team? - Yes, we are.
"Running Man" is a team.
- Let me tell you the difference. - Gosh.
Seok Jin has so much time to reflect on his popularity...
while Chen doesn't.
What do you mean? I'm a busy person too.
You must be very busy.
What kind of car do you own?
I just bought my first car.
Oh, really?
How big is the engine displacement?
- 3,000cc. - 3,000cc?
- Yes. - 3,000cc?
That's not bad.
- It's a diesel car. - Is it?
I own a 3,000cc diesel myself.
Seok Jin, nobody asked you.
- Seok Jin. - I mean,
- we have so much in common. - Don't try to compete with him.
We do have so many similarities. Don't tell me your car is white.
It is.
- Don't tell me your car is white. - It is.
Oh, gosh.
(Are we meant to be together?)
(I've never met anybody that resembles me this much.)
(It feels as if we were long-separated brothers.)
Oh, gosh.
How can this be possible?
- Are the seats beige? - They have many similarities.
- No, they aren't. - Okay. I'll change mine.
Chen, tell us who are the three most popular members in China...
- and in Korea... - Are they different?
and why.
In China, definitely Se Hun...
- and Chan Yeol. - Se Hun and Chan Yeol?
And you.
- No, I'm not one of them. - Then who's the third most popular?
After Se Hun and Chan Yeol.
I think it's Kai.
- Kai? - Kai.
What about in Korea?
I'd say Baek Hyun,
- Xiumin... - Xiumin.
and Se Hun again.
- Se Hun again? - In both countries?
- Se Hun is popular. - He's amazing.
You said, although you're a team,
Kai is only popular in China but not in Korea.
- In Korea... - I didn't say that!
- Is Kai from Gyeongsang Province? - That's not easy.
No, he's not.
- Are you making fun of his name? - No, that's not it.
(I'm not from Gyeongsang Province.)
Sung Kook, you're so popular in China.
When you were shooting a movie in Qingdao,
a local broadcasting station had an exclusive interview with you.
I told the writer about it...
to explain the difference between China and Korea.
- You can brag about it. - I won't.
I just wanted to emphasise how big China is.
I heard there's an interview, so I asked where they are from.
- They came from Sichuan TV, - Sichuan?
Since I went all the way there from Korea,
I was a bit disappointed that it was a local station.
But then the interpreter told me, "100 million live in Sichuan only."
- That's right. - It's as big as a country.
Exactly. It's nothing like what I imagined.
It's comparable to a state of the United States.
I brought it up just to illustrate the difference.
You're very humble.
Many of the users of the emoticon...
don't even know it's a face of a Korean.
80 percent of them have no idea.
- Really? - 10 percent of them...
vaguely know that it's a face of a Korean actor.
Only 5 to 10 percent of them are aware...
that it's a face of a Korean actor called Choi Sung Kook.
- But that's 50 million people. - Really?
- I'm just thankful. - You're thankful.
- For becoming known. - Yes.
He's a very humble man.
Why did I talk about this?
Don't be so humble. You make me look bad.
- He's so humble. - You're the oldest person here.
I'm actually leaving out a lot.
(I'm leaving out a lot.)
So that I don't sound like I'm bragging.
Seok Jin shows me an example of someone...
- who is given the last chance... - Am I dying?
(Am I dying?)
It really felt like that.
I feel thankful to Gu Ra.
He talked about me being popular in China...
on another programme.
And he reminded me of the situation I'm in.
At the end, he added,
"When one door closes, another opens."
(When one door closes, another opens.)
I didn't know the door was closed for me.
- I didn't know. - We knew.
- We knew it was closed. - I had no idea.
- Gu Ra made you realise it. - So thank you.
My wife told me...
to call him and thank him.
- Was she being sarcastic? - Don't you see it?
Yes, she was.
(Yes, she was being sarcastic.)
- Seok Jin. - Yes.
As you're treated so nicely in China,
you must feel deprived in Korea.
You're a VIP there.
Do you often go to Chinatown in Korea?
(Do you often go to Chinatown in Korea?)
- There are only Koreans there. - To be recognised?
Do you sometimes take a walk there?
- Can you walk on streets in China? - Actually, I have no time for that.
- Really? - I always have a tight schedule.
- I have no time for a walk. - In China?
And according to my contract, I can't be outside of the hotel.
- According to your contract? - Why?
It's the same for Jae Seok, Kwang Soo, Gary and everyone else.
- It's because it can be dangerous. - That's right.
Technically, we can't be outside.
Let's say you're travelling in China personally.
- Can't you walk on the streets? - I can't.
Can't I walk on the streets in Shanghai with you?
I can't say for sure because I haven't tried it.
(I can't say for sure because I haven't tried it.)
I never imagined I'd have a conversation like this with him.
Why don't we just go there together?
- Are you that confident? - This conversation...
- It's hard to believe. - is too childish.
- What I'm saying is... - We're just wondering.
Let's say you're playing golf in China with Gook Jin.
"We shouldn't just walk out like this."
"My driver is waiting for us."
I'm asking you if you'll have to sneak out like that.
I've actually never been on streets in China.
You should try it. You'll feel relieved afterwards.
He used to be just another man in the street.
What are you talking about?
Try having some street food and no one will recognise you.
They recognise me even when I'm wearing a mask.
I've tried that once at an airport.
- You must have been with Kwang Soo. - I was alone!
(Don't lie.)
Kwang Soo came a lot later.
Was Gary there?
- I told you I was alone. - I see.
I don't know why I'm so worked up. It's embarrassing.
Kyu Hyun, have you been on streets?
I was actually surprised.
As I have been on a lot of popular TV shows,
surprisingly many middle-aged people recognised me.
But it wasn't impossible to walk around the streets.
Try swimming in a river, no one will recognise you.
I will.
(I will.)
While we were having a meeting,
Gary went shopping.
And he told us it was impossible.
- Did he? - Yes.
- That's Gary. - Why don't we...
do an experiment?
We should prove it.
You know what? Taylor Swift once...
was on the subway in Seoul.
- No one recognised her. - It's possible.
Was I complaining that people recognise me too much?
(I didn't say I wish I could walk on the streets.)
I'll take a bath in the river.
(He makes everyone laugh.)
- What about you, Sung Kook? - I have no problem.
- I even take the subway. - It's no problem.
They do recognise me.
But they're not surprised to see me as Koreans would.
- They just come up and say hi. - They come up to you?
Once, I was on the subway in Guangzhou.
It was during the rush hours and the subway was packed.
And I was standing this close with a Chinese man.
We were standing like this.
- Was it a man or a woman? - It was a man.
When he saw my face, he said...
Choi Sung Kook?
(Choi Sung Kook?)
So I said,
(Thank you.)
Celebrities often...
receive presents from their fans.
And some wealthy Chinese fans...
sometimes give them very expensive presents.
Eun Sung, is it true that a Chinese fan gave you...
an Italian sports car as a present?
No, it's just something I heard.
It was probably a singer from my agency.
He was singing on the stage...
and suddenly a fan of his...
started running towards him.
The fan jumped onto the stage and threw something to him.
It turned out...
- it was a key for a sports car. - It was a car key.
Only a key?
- The car was outside. - Probably.
I don't think the fan was asking him to valet park her car.
(I don't think the fan was asking him to valet park her car.)
Apparently, Chinese fans of EXO...
often make group purchases for EXO's albums.
on fan websites for each member.
- Really? - And the amount is staggering.
- We can see the difference now. - It's unbelievable.
Suho must be the least popular member.
Chan Yeol's fans purchased 10,000 copies.
- 10,000 copies. - How much would that be?
- 149,000 dollars. - 149,000 dollars?
- Baek Hyun, 9,256 copies. - 137,000 dollars.
- Se Hun, 8,555 copies. - 127,000 dollars.
Lay, 6,600 copies.
98,000 dollars. They're the top four.
- Kai, 3,440 copies. - It drops sharply here.
- D.O, 2,740 copies. - It's not so impressive.
Chen, 1,200 copies.
- It drops drastically. - It does.
Xiumin, 790 copies and Suho, 400 copies.
Xiumin and Suho are doing a terrible job.
(Xiumin and Suho are doing a terrible job.)
- What's wrong with Suho? - 400 is a very small number indeed.
Did he do something wrong?
(Did he do something wrong?)
- The number is too small. - I don't understand.
Regardless of the number of copies sold,
- I appreciate their love for us. - Of course.
But let me tell you this.
We have so many members.
When we're on shows or having concerts...
and get a chance to communicate with our fans,
Suho always tries to help the others get the spotlight.
Tell him to worry about himself.
(Tell him to worry about himself.)
(Sad)
This year, I'm going to take better care of him.
A member with 1,200 fans will take care of a member with 400.
He has more than 1,000 at least.
- Exactly. - Look at this.
In addition to having few fans, he's notorious for being boring.
- That's what you said. - It was you that said that.
- He said it. - You...
But what I heard is different.
- Didn't Kyu Hyun say it? - That's right.
- Suho is a great man, - He was the one.
but I do admit that I said he's not the funniest man.
And Suho said you're not that funny either.
(You're not that funny either.)
- Seok Jin. - Yes.
Can you do something to entertain your Korean fans?
- I didn't prepare anything. - Think of your Korean fans too.
- I have nothing I can do. - You can mimic Choi Yang Rak.
I never said I can do that.
If you don't do this, it'd mean you don't care about your Korean fans.
You sang and did everything in China. Why can't you do this here?
It's just that it's not funny.
- What are you talking about? - I heard you're quite good.
- That's not true. - That's what I heard.
You know Yang Rak was in Australia for a while.
Have you already started? "Yang Rak was..."
I need some preparation. Gosh.
I was talking to Kim Soo Yong on the phone.
When he said, "Hello", I just wanted to pull a prank.
"It's already been three months since I came back from Australia."
"Why do you never call me?"
- You're good. - That was great.
- No, I'm not. - You're good.
- It was great. - I can do that much.
You know,
when my son was little, Yang Rak told him,
"How cute."
"But you know what? You might not be so cute when you grow up."
(You might not be so cute when you grow up.)
- He's like that. - Once,
I told him to take care after a show, and he said...
- "No. I'll get into trouble." - He does that all the time.
"I'll fall into a manhole on the way home."
(I'll fall into a manhole on the way home.)
Eun Sung, it's the first time you're on a Korean television show.
And you prepared something in Chinese.
Yes. I thought really hard.
- Try Kwok Fu Shing. - I'll just mimic some points.
- I'm looking forward. - Kwok Fu Shing...
- He has thick eyelids. - He does.
I like these things.
(Maybe his eyes look like Kwok Fu Shing's.)
(Excessive gestures and expression)
(Do they look similar?)
(Hi, everyone. It's nice to meet you.)
See? I like it a lot.
- All right. - You can also sing Cantonese songs.
I'll show you a style that used to be popular in Shanghai before...
to sing the Cantonese song.
The song is from the movie "Shanghai Grand".
You look like Zion.T.
- Right. - You look like Kai.
- They do look alike. - Right.
(They look very similar.)
Let me sing.
(Oh, my.)
(Is this a monodrama?)
(Although he's doing his best,)
(it's not funny.)
(Nobody knows the song.)
It will be funny when it's aired.
The staff will make your performance funny enough when it's aired.
(Lay has the supernatural power of healing.)
(Lay brings laughter back to life.)
Chen, please show us your dance for Chinese fans as they like to...
- see you dance. - Right.
Chen, dance for China!
Dance for China?
Show us that SM made the right choice.
(Among Suho and Chen,)
(SM chose Chen.)
- All right. - Let's go for it!
(Foot tapping)
(Finger on his lips)
- That's the dance for girl groups. - Wow.
(Kyu Hyun gets embarrassed to see Chen dance.)
That's the dance for your song, "Growl".
(Suho dances his part in "Growl" to club dance music.)
Growl, growl
(Chen pioneered the whole new dancing style.)
I'm only good at dancing our group's dances.
I'm only good at my part.
- Was your dance from "Growl"? - Yes.
So far, do you think SM made the right chose?
I think SM isn't always right.
Choi Sung Kook became an actor by passing the SBS's audition in 1995.
- Oh, your debut was pretty late. - You're nicknamed weirdo then.
We were called the "Sandglass" generation.
As drama "Sandglass" gained great popularity in 1995,
there were so many applicants in the audition that year.
Lots of handsome and amazing people passed the audition.
- Who passed the audition that year? - Yu Jun Sang and...
- Oh, Yu Jun Sang. - I see.
All my colleagues were very...
beautiful and handsome.
- You're handsome too. - No, that's not true.
I asked what made them choose me and...
they said,
"You were unusual."
In the interview,
- they asked unexpected questions. - Okay.
And interviewer at the centre stared at me for a while and asked,
"How many girls have you held in your arms?"
- "How many girls you've held in..." - Right.
I said, "Do you count every time you hold a girl in your arms?"
(Do you count the number of hugs you had?)
"Do you count every time you hold a girl in your arms?"
- That made him laugh. - This is the 57th time.
- Okay. - What was that?
This is the 62th. Like this.
(This is the 62nd time to hug a woman.)
(This is the 63rd.)
Jee Seok Jin. You've been studying Chinese recently.
- Did you learn with video lectures? - I used to.
Didn't the teacher recognise you?
- So I didn't show my face. - How did you do that?
I could just turn the camera off while the microphone was on.
I did that in the early morning. So it was right after I woke up...
and I didn't look good. And I also wanted to be comfortable.
Why didn't you just cover your nose?
- Like this. - You're good.
(He's good at it.)
- You're much better now. - He is.
You too.
(Seok Jin, you got much better too.)
Let's improve together.
Today, you two get to receive the award for your improvements.
(Awards for improvements)
You've been studying Chinese,
but could you not use them in your everyday life?
It's because...
I learned the basics, like...
- Mama qi ma. - Mama qi ma?
Yes. It means Mum rides a horse.
- I see. - My mother...
- You'd use it for horse riding. - Right. I'd only be...
able to use that line when my mother is riding a horse.
(Seok Jin must visit vacation or tourist spots to say the sentence.)
Seok Jin. It says that...
your wife loves you so much that she wants to do everything together.
I'm not sure if it's because she loves me, but we have to do...
- everything together. - Really?
Isn't that hard for you?
- It is a bit, to be honest. - Yes?
She asks for too much.
- Give us an example. - For example,
if I ask her for a cup of water, she says, "Let's go get it together."
- From the room to the kitchen. - "Let's go together."
She texted me to come home early, and I asked her why.
She said, "Let's take out the recyclables."
- To do that together. - To do that together.
For instance, in the morning,
I'm usually so tired because of work.
When she goes out to take our kid to school,
she wakes me up...
- to come with her. - To come with her?
- I see. - She wants me to come with her...
and have a cup of coffee on our way back home.
- That's good. - Right.
- But you want to sleep more. - Yes.
Didn't you stay in China a day longer than...
you were scheduled for?
- Pardon me? - Didn't you stay in China for...
more days than you needed to?
(He pretends not to have heard it.)
I know how you feel.
I stayed longer than I was supposed to in Australia.
(I stayed longer than I was supposed to in Australia.)
(I demand my liberty.)
Chen, there are nine members in EXO.
I guess there were many funny moments that happened, right?
As we have a large number of members, it's sometimes hard...
to check that everyone is there when we travel.
One day, we went to the next destination...
- leaving Kai behind. - You left Kai.
And we usually travel by two vehicles. So we don't know...
- who's in the other car. - Right. You thought Kai was...
- in the other car. - Right.
You get surprised when you find that out at a rest area.
Yes. Such thing happens.
It happened a lot to us too.
We left without Shin Dong, so he had to run after our cars.
(He ran as fast as he could.)
- Do you live in a dormitory? - Yes, we do.
EXO now lives in the dormitory where we used to live.
- Really? - Yes.
One day, Suho...
called me at three in the morning.
So I was worried and called him back.
And he asked, "How can I open the windows here?"
- That's why he called me. - To escape?
How can he escape through windows? It's on the 11th floor.
(The dorm is on the 11th floor.)
You are watching a high-end music programme, Radio Star.
Today four hallyu stars joined us. So we've prepared...
the songs to captivate Chinese fans' hearts.
Let's listen to the song Seok Jin chose.
(It's good.)
Oh, this one.
- Do you know this song? - I do.
It's a song by Michael Wong.
- Why did you choose this song? - I'm a friend of his.
How did you become friends?
Did Kwang Soo introduce you to him?
(Did Kwang Soo introduce you to him?)
Why would you bring him up again?
I don't think you came to know him by yourself.
I actually had to sing a song in China.
So I searched for famous songs and,
as you can see from Kyu Hyun, this song is very popular.
So I sang this song, and...
Michael Wong linked the video clip to his Facebook page, saying that...
he likes me singing the song.
So I posted a reply.
No, "Fairy Tale" sounds the best when you sing it.
- In Chinese? - No, in English.
- Oh, in English. - Yes.
Then he invited me to his concert.
So I appeared at his concert as a surprise guest.
Oh, that's why you chose this song.
There is a person named Kim Heon Shin...
who met you before.
- Oh, he met you. - This is our new segment.
"About nine years ago,"
- "Seok Jin lived in Sindaebang." - Right.
"I met him in a stationery store."
"I was an elementary school student at that time."
"I nervously asked Seok Jin if I can take a picture together."
"But he gave me a flat refusal."
"I was a kid back then,"
"so I wished him a bad luck."
"I was sorry for him as he wasn't successful for so long."
Because he was so unsuccessful.
She would've been like, "Seok Jin, you're not even popular."
"You refuse to take a picture with me? I hope you never succeed!"
But now Seok Jin is successful.
- She was in elementary school. - She was sorry.
- He must have had a reason. - She must be older now.
- I don't think so. - But listening to this story,
- I think it's pretty credible. - Right.
And you don't usually take pictures with your fans.
But I don't think I gave him a flat refusal.
- Maybe I looked bad that day, or... - Right.
it was too early in the morning. So I think I gently declined.
All she remembers is the fact that you refused to take a picture.
- Right. - I'm really sorry, Heon Shin.
I don't think Heon Shin's lying.
- I don't think she's lying either. - But...
(Seok Jin's admits right away.)
Seok Jin, are you still losing your hair?
I have less hair on the top of my head.
- It's a shame. - I see.
- You seem to have a lot. - Looks like you put on something.
- You look fine. - I put on hair loss concealer.
As you're gaining popularity in China, how about a queue?
(Why don't you try wearing your hair on a queue?)
What are you talking about?
- Last time... - Add some computer graphics.
- Let's try with computer graphics. - It can do this when you sing.
(Here's the computer graphics.)
I should look sideways for the computer graphics.
Like this.
(Seok Jin doesn't mind the computer graphics.)
This is the song of Michael Wong,
a friend of Seok Jin's.
("Fairy Tale" by Jee Seok Jin)
(He's singing for his Chinese fans.)
(I'll sing Michael Wong's "Fairy Tale".)
(Thank you.)
(Hallyu star Jee Seok Jin is singing.)
(Peeking)
(The lyrics on the prompter is the secret to his good Chinese.)
(Gu Ra noticed the prompter.)
(But he's good.)
(Hello, everyone!)
(- It's Seok Jin! - Hello, people!)
(What have I done wrong again?)
(Although he couldn't memorise the lyrics, he has a sweet voice.)
(We hope you become even more popular all around China.)
(He conquers the Great Wall.)
(They're pleased.)
(Kyu Hyun, another Hallyu star, sings along.)
(We too can make a happy ending like that of a beautiful fairy tale)
(Thank you very much. I love you all.)
(He's good.)
(Seok Jin makes us laugh until the end.)
He's done this a lot.
I didn't understand a word he said, but it was funny.
- Thank you for your performance. - We could feel...
the love he has for the Chinese fans.
- He's a good singer. - He did very well.
Now let's listen to the song Chen has chosen.
It's "Love Again" by Lim Chang Jung.
(This was the main song in his first mini album.)
Why did you choose this song?
It's hard for me to convey sad emotions when I sing.
Whenever I hear Chang Jung's song,
I really liked how his emotions are embedded in his voice.
And I chose this song because...
it's from his most recent album.
We have an anonymous report about Chen.
(Someone saw Chen.)
"It was two years ago."
- "In November 2014," - Okay.
"I saw Chen, D.O. and Zo In Sung..."
Zo In Sung probably called D.O. and D.O. probably called Chen.
"at a karaoke."
"They were singing 'Growl'."
"I was in the next karaoke room. I leaned on the wall to listen."
At that time I sang for the drama "It's Okay, That's Love".
I sang for the soundtrack of that drama.
D.O. also appeared in the drama, right?
Yes, he acted as one of the characters.
So I went out with the crew for a dinner.
Did Zo In Sung sing as well?
Yes, I think he did. It was a while ago.
(That's it?)
Is this the end of his story?
Yes.
(The end of the story)
- So... - He or she needs to...
at least talk about a girl being in the story.
When I was first asked to appear on this show,
I thought Suho should go instead of me.
- No, no. - You're doing well.
You're just too nice. That's all.
Suho was funny for not appearing on our show.
(Suho's absence is funny.)
We heard that Sung Kook is actually...
the son of a famous hangover soup restaurant owner?
- You know the place, right? - Really?
- It's really famous. - It was in Jongno.
People who drink a lot love that place.
- It was a while back. - Oh, I know that place.
Yes, it's very famous.
I'm curious. A lot of celebrities have side jobs.
This is your family's business. Why don't you run it?
I actually have my own ideas. Apparently, facial masks...
with my face printed on them are popular in China.
A facial mask with your face on it?
Like the ones with animal faces printed on them.
- In China facial masks... - There's also one with...
my mouth wide open like this.
I never made anything like that. They are all fake.
So later on, the big cosmetics companies...
began to wonder whose face it is.
So they came and found me instead.
You always become a success in an odd way.
I didn't go to China because I was famous in Korea.
I earned fame little by little in China.
That's a good thing.
- I go the other way around. - His parents' restaurant...
might become more famous...
because of him.
He can sell his facial masks at the restaurant.
(He can sell a bowl of Korean soup that includes his facial mask.)
It's time for us to listen to "Love Again" sung by Chen.
("Love Again" by Chen)
(He was chosen as the seventh best singer as an idol.)
(Will my sadness go away)
(After all the meaningless dates)
(I guess this is the only way I can watch out for you)
(Even though I know that you will be happy)
(Maybe, the fact that)
(I met you)
(Is just a passing connection)
(Chen's ballad is very emotional.)
(But again today, I love you)
(It's like super powers.)
(The emotional spark gathers like magic.)
(As if this is the last love)
(He electrified the listeners with his powerful voice.)
(His female fans in China are being electrified.)
Thank you for listening.
- He's good as I expected. - Thank you for singing.
You are exactly what we expected.
- You sounded really good. - It was very good.
- You did well. - He sings well.
Seriously. He's also very kind.
And very humble too.
- He sings very well. - He's very likable.
He has good manners too.
He came all the way up to me to say hello in the aeroplane.
- And when he first approached me... - Someone else was next to you.
Song Ji Hyo was next to me. So what?
(So that's why.)
Is that what it was? He went to say hello to Song Ji Hyo?
I told you he came to greet me.
We're right, aren't we?
- You are correct. - Chen really likes Song Ji Hyo.
- Yes, I do. - See, we're right.
Chen, tell them the truth.
At that time,
the members didn't board the plane all at the same time.
They all came in separately.
But because Jee Seok Jin was there too, I said hello.
It's the first time at our studio...
that someone tried to prove that someone came to greet them.
- I think so too. - Gosh, I'm getting angry.
It's common for people to greet each other as they pass by.
But to prove that someone came up to them to greet them...
To coax a witness to collaborate...
- He could have just played it cool. - But he tries to force an answer.
- If you try to say it that way... - If you try to force it...
Why is that so important?
(I'm going to get upset.)
I always wondered why people here talk so loudly.
(They feel proud.)
Now I see why people yell here.
There's a reason why people yell here.
It's because...
they are about to explode.
Today is another successful day.
- This is... - We did it.
We made another guest angry.
(He sighs as the hosts joke with him.)
Today's program was China Style Special.
We'd like to hear your thoughts for today. Seok Jin can go first.
It took a long time to prove things.
- Right, I... - Yes, to prove your fame in China.
We'll say that it's been proven.
- We'll say it's been verified. - Yes.
It has been verified.
(He's not so happy to hear it.)
I really wasn't going to say anything.
But the fact that I had to say it with my own mouth was...
I was determined not to say it.
You wanted someone else to say it for you.
But honestly, I envy him.
I really envy him. He just simply goes to China and...
drinks his kaoliang.
You can find it in Korea too.
Anyway, tell us how you felt today.
I had a great time today.
- I'm jealous. - If we have ...
viewers from other countries, I really want to say thank you.
How about you Choi Sung Kook?
I don't know if it's my patriotism. But when I go to China,
I become very careful with my words and how I act because...
I could be seen as an example of a Korean celebrity or simply a Korean.
So I'll do my best to be a good example.
- Wow, you are a true Hallyu star. - Seriously,
when you listen to our conversation carefully,
he keeps his Chinese fans in mind the most among our guests.
From where I see it, he's humble and...
I think he came on our show with a really broad vision.
I think I messed up today.
(He made us laugh a lot.)
- And you Chen? - I was really nervous,
and because I'm here to represent EXO,
- I don't know if I did well or not. - You did a great job.
So I'll be watching Suho if he appears on this show...
to see if he's actually funny or not.
- You were funny too. - Thank you.
He was talking about Suho.
Now it's Eun Sung's turn before he goes to the army.
My mum, relatives and friends here in Korea...
- have never seen me on TV. - It's your first time...
- to be on television in Korea. - Yes, I'm grateful that I can say,
"Mum, I'm on TV."
So I thank Radio Star for giving me this opportunity...
and I'm so happy about this.
There are Koreans like Eun Sung that are working abroad.
- They are really amazing. - That's right.
- With no experience in Korea. - There are people like him.
There's a saying in China. In Chinese, it's pronounced...
(He's speaking in Mandarin.)
- What does it mean? - "Don't worry about moving slowly,"
"but fear stopping."
Wow, this is a good proverb.
No matter what reasons we have, it is important to simply start.
Each one of you are...
influencing China in your own ways.
Therefore, you are all national representatives of the Hallyu.
We will say good bye here. See you next week.
- Please! - Please!