Soon, a fierce duel will break out between three singers.
Cricket, vocalist who was brought back for a second chance.
I will do my best and sing today.
The master vocalist, Cosmos aims to claim her fifth consecutive win.
And the challengers today.
The top-class vocalist, Top of the World.
The singer with a romantic voice, Rainbow Romance.
The singer born to be a star, Hit-maker Flashman.
And finally the singer with a heroic voice, the Female Warrior Catgirl.
It's a singing battle to claim the throne.
We asked the netizens, who will be the 17th King of Mask Singer?
According to the polls conducted through a mobile app,
Hit-maker Flashman was voted as the most likely winner.
And the 16th King of Mask Singer, Cosmos came in second.
- This is intense. - This is war.
She showed us a performance that was more than just good.
Will a new legend be born? Or will Cosmos take her fifth win?
This is the fiercest battle we've seen on this show.
A legend will be born today.
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
The second round and the first match of the semifinals,
we have the singer who defeated Lee Young Jin...
and claimed the throne with her voice.
Let's welcome Top of the World.
(She proudly enters the stadium with a suitcase.)
(No matter where I go, I will always be at the top.)
She brought a suitcase as a warning to everyone. She is here to stay.
Will singers take turns singing?
Yes.
Didn't you compete as a masked singer?
I got eliminated in the first round.
- So you went home straight after. - Yes.
(She defeated masked singer Candy, Lee Young Jin.)
(Her voice is confident and clear.)
I think she is Krystal.
I keep thinking she is Tiffany.
I think she might be an actress because of her body.
(She imitates Sha Wu Jing...)
(and afterwards, she walks as if she's a model.)
(Her charms have a strange appeal.)
(I can't wait to hear her sing.)
(What side of her will she show this time?)
("Forgotten Season" by Lee Yong)
Wow.
(One line and the judging panel has fallen under her spell.)
(Each word she sings is burdened with emotions.)
(She isn't Lee Sun Hee, is she?)
(Her ability makes the panel wonder if she is an experienced singer.)
(She remains motionless during the interlude.)
I've seen that posture somewhere.
You mean the way she is standing?
(They can't tell who she is from just her voice.)
(The emotions of the song seeps into the hearts of the panelists.)
She sounds mature, doesn't she?
I don't think she is young.
She's not young.
(It seems like she has been singing for a very long time.)
(Her song was perfect for the autumn season.)
(A wave of appreciation is shown for her performance.)
She sings so well.
Her voice gave me goose bumps.
I don't think she is an idol singer.
On the opposing side is a singer who defeated Zobin of Norazo.
A singer with a colourful voice who inspires love.
It is Rainbow Romance.
(Walking lightly)
(Here comes Rainbow Romance.)
I'm looking forward to her performance.
I like her deep voice.
I can't wait. Which song will she sing today?
(Her voice is clear and beautiful.)
(The song she sang was so refreshing.)
It looked like her leg was itchy.
She is an experienced singer on the older side.
She is a master singer. I think her name starts with "Y".
Look at that. She can dance.
- It can't be Y. - I don't think it's Y.
- I don't think it's Y. - It can't be her.
(She discloses her seven colourful charms one at a time.)
(What colour will she show the audience today?)
("Heart Beat Away" by Yangpa)
(I love it.)
(Rainbow Romance performs masterfully.)
(The panelists' hearts have been painted in rainbow colours.)
It'll be really hard to vote for the winner.
I'm feeling fatherly love towards her.
(Thinking about voting gives them a headache.)
(Her performance draws the audience in.)
(I have goose bumps.)
(She's good.)
(A round of applause erupts even before the song ends.)
(Her passionate singing has energised the audience.)
(Everybody exclaims in delight.)
She is good.
I'm impressed. Bravo!
We've just watched the first match of the second round.
Leaving your bias aside,
we ask you to vote on which performance was better.
Who will survive and make it to the third round?
The voting period has ended.
Kim Gu Ra, what did you think about their singing?
I think it will be a close match.
In the end, the result will...
depend on how the audience felt when they listened to the songs.
Yangpa's song was popular in the late 90s and early 20s.
Those who listened to the song back then...
will be more sentimental to that performance.
As for Lee Yong's song, I listened to it when I was in sixth grade.
I think the singer is a little bit older.
She has most likely experienced the last night of October...
at least 30 times.
- In round one, - Yes?
she wore high heels and looked uncomfortable in them.
Today she's wearing flat shoes.
So I'm guessing she might be a little too old to wear high heels.
- Because of her age? - Yes.
If she had gotten married early,
she would have already joined...
- a mothers' association. - Really?
I'm sure she is mature.
I want to take back what I said before. She is not Krystal.
- So, she isn't Krystal of f(x)? - No, she's not.
Because she changes her voice at the end of a bar...
and she has a unique habit...
of extending a note.
(Extending a note)
It is a little old-fashioned.
I believe she is a mature and seasoned singer.
Young Seok, what's your opinion?
Old songs sound easy, but they are hard to sing.
Chord changes are rare. When a chord changes,
you can take a break while singing a song.
A song like "Forgotten Season" is a well-organised song...
and you need to have skill to build up to the emotional climax.
Yangpa's song is difficult too.
You don't have time to take a long breath in the song.
You have to take frequent short breaths.
You have almost no time to breathe.
So, most people lose their poise in the second verse.
But the masked singer maintained the intensity of the first verse...
- until the final note of the song. - I see.
- She was incredible. - Okay.
He didn't have a lot to say last week.
- He has improved, right? - This week, he...
- He has improved, right? - Yes, he has.
- He is doing a lot better. - Yes, he is.
I saw Baro sing along to both of the contestant's songs.
You seemed pretty immersed in the songs.
(Baro is immersed in the songs.)
(He is performing a solo concert.)
You must like both of the songs.
Yes, I love both songs.
I grew up listening to Yangpa.
- I see. - So I listened more carefully.
I realised I had seen her perform in a musical a few days ago.
She was singing with one of my group members in that musical.
- Can you tell us who she is? - Her name starts with "Y".
- "Y"? - Yes.
Many people did say the same thing in round one.
I think I know who she is. She has a unique style.
- It has to be Y. - I'm 90 percent sure.
- Really? - Is she Y?
- Yes, I think she is Y. - Really?
Shall we check the name that starts with Y?
Those who think Rainbow is Y,
please shout out the name on the count of three.
One, two, three.
- Youn Ha. - Youn Ha.
Youn Ha. So the initial "Y" was for Youn Ha.
- Youn Ha. - Yes, Youn Ha.
(The melancholy voice that reminds you of autumn)
(Does Youn Ha dance like this?)
Kim Hyung Seok has never been right on this show.
But Baro and Hong Ki are in complete agreement with Hyung Seok.
Both of the singers...
have a sweet voice and are amazing singers. So it's hard to say.
- And both singers are really cute. - Right.
Could we have a battle to see who's cuter?
- I think It will be fun. - Since they could be cute...
- under the mask. - Yes.
- A battle to see who is cuter! - I'm not sure if they can but...
I think she has never acted cute in her life.
- She has never done it. - This might be her first time.
Could you give it a try?
- Yes. - Great.
Rainbow, could you show us how cute you can be?
(Gibberish)
Yes. I understand.
She said yes.
Please show us your cuteness.
(Top goes first.)
(Neighing sound)
(It sounds like a balloon being deflated.)
Honey.
I want to eat rib dumplings.
(Neighing sound)
(We'll buy you two plates.)
- She is good. - Did she say ribs?
She said she wanted to eat ribs.
- Ribs? - Yes.
Rainbow, please show us how cute you can be.
(A wailing sound)
(Is that the sound of an ajaeng?)
Sweetheart.
I had a dream. I had a bad dream.
(Imitating the sound of a pipe)
(It's a collaboration of cuteness and Korean musical instruments.)
She is lovely.
All right.
(She squeezed every ounce of cuteness she had.)
Lee Hong Ki seems to be fascinated by her.
- She's lovely. - I see.
Whose cuteness was more appealing to you?
(Happy dilemma)
(I don't know why I'm nervous.)
- I preferred Rainbow's. - He preferred Rainbow's cuteness.
- Was it slightly more appealing? - Yes.
How about you, Baro?
- I prefer the ribs. - You mean Top of the World.
(Let's go eat rib dumplings together.)
I see. It's a matter of taste.
Now I'll announce the result of the first match of the semifinal.
Ballad versus ballad! Emotion versus emotion!
The difference in the number of votes...
is just a single figure. It was a very close match.
It seems you agonised over who to choose.
Let's find out the winner of this round.
(Who is the winner of this round?)
(A seasoned and mature performance)
(It gives the feeling of looking up at the autumn sky.)
(Dramatic singing for a well-organised song)
(It feels like we have listened to a story being told.)
The singer who will advance to round three is...
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
(Nervous)
(Top)
Rainbow!
Who will be the winner?
Who is it?
(King of Mask Singer)
(Rainbow Romance wins!)
Rainbow Romance has won.
(Stunned)
(Exclamations of delight and sorrow)
(What a thrilling match!)
Rainbow! Rainbow!
Rainbow Romance has defeated Top of the World...
with a score of 55 to 46. A difference of 9 votes.
She will advance to round three. She seems deeply moved.
Rainbow Romance has won.
My goodness!
I won!
(Punching the air in happiness)
(She celebrates her win.)
It's time to find out who Top of the World is.
Please remove the mask and disclose who you are.
She is a mature and seasoned artist.
She has most likely experienced the last night of October...
at least 30 times.
- I think she's Tiffany. - She is Han Seung Yeon of Kara.
- Han Seung Yeon? - I think she is Krystal.
(She is removing her mask.)
The masked singer is...
(Everyone is surprised.)
- The masked singer is... - What happened?
Who is she?
The masked singer is...
Raina of After School and Orange Caramel.
(Unbelievable!)
- She is Raina! - Oh, she's Raina?
Oh, my!
(Her jaw drops.)
Hello, I am Raina of After School and Orange Caramel.
Hello.
(She joined After School in 2009 and sang the song "Because of You".)
(She actively did her job as the main vocalist...)
(and she became a part of Orange Caramel with Nana and Lizzy.)
(It became famous for its experimental concept.)
(Her song, "Honey in One Summer Night" became a big hit.)
(Raina is widening her expertise as a solo vocalist.)
I have seen her as a member of Orange Caramel,
so I only imagined her image as cute.
But tonight, she sang a song with a great emotional feeling.
What do you think?
I always fix my voice to the concept.
So when I sang "Honey in One Summer Night" with San E,
people complimented on my voice...
and told me that I sung better than they had thought.
At that time, I realised that many people are unaware of my voice.
So I thought that people had low expectations of me.
That's why I wanted to show them...
my stage with whole-hearted singing.
I see.
Didn't Raina work with Kim Hyung Seok before?
- Yes? - He can't remember.
I only saw him for a few minutes during the movie awards ceremony.
By the way, this is really new to me.
To be honest, I'm sorry...
because I didn't know that you sing this well.
But when you sang that last song, Lee Yong's "Forgotten Season",
you changed it into your own style and sang it.
You're a great singer.
- I was very impressed. - How do you know...
Did you sing that song often?
It's been such a long time since that song came out.
Yes. It's an old song.
I know this song because it is my mother's favourite.
So I really wanted to sing it on stage.
Your mother must be really happy...
that you are a singer.
People who come from the countryside...
have this special love for their mothers.
I'm sure your mother is watching this show right now.
No, please don't do that.
- Say something to your mum. - You worked hard to be a singer.
I'm sure your mum will like it.
Your mother must be very proud of you.
- Say something to your mum. - Okay. Mum.
I'm not going to cry.
Do you remember what I told you a few days ago?
I'm so thankful and happy to be your daughter.
If I could be born again,
I would be your mum and you would be my daughter...
and I would give you back everything that you have given me.
I will continue to do my best to make you proud.
Please wait and see.
Let's live healthy and happily ever after together. I love you.
It's such a touching message.
(Her mother must be so proud of her.)
Today, she is not a member of a dancing group.
She showed us her singing ability with seven years of training.
Please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you.
(We hope to see you sing for a long time.)
When the audience gave me hearty cheers,
I deeply felt the feeling of happiness.
I think I haven't felt this feeling for a long time.
I was so used to singing and making faces because I am a member...
of an idol group.
But today is among the happiest day...
of my seven year career as a singer.
Even after time passes by,
I will remember this feeling vividly.
It will motivate me to work harder.
So I want to thank you very much.
The result of the second round.
Rainbow Romance beat Raina.
She is going to the third round.
Second match of the second round.
He won over the actor, Kim Jung Tae.
His voice is guaranteed to be a big hit.
Hit-maker Flashman.
(Hit-maker Flashman)
(Sniping the judges' sensitivity)
(Lots of expectations)
I think he is used to wearing tights.
I think he might wear tights usually.
- He seems so comfortable. - Well, he doesn't seem shy at all.
(Why is he looking so comfortable with tights?)
(He has a soft voice with a great volume.)
(He expressed his emotions like an expert in the first round.)
He seems to have the ability to interpret songs.
I think he is a songwriter.
(He is too sloppy to be a songwriter.)
Maybe he is Min Hyuk of BTOB.
He could be someone from B.A.P, BTS or MONSTA X.
(The judges have different ideas about his identity.)
(Maybe his identity will be revealed in this stage.)
("Empty Glass" by Nam Jin)
(He missed the timing.)
(Although he missed the starting point,)
(Flashman quickly catches on with the pace.)
(He could have lost his pace because of the mistake...)
(but he sings with sorrowful feelings as if nothing happened.)
(The panelists are enchanted by the seriousness of his voice.)
("Empty Glass" sounds more sad today.)
(To fill the void of loneliness...)
I want to have soju with grilled eel.
(Who do you think he is?)
(I don't know.)
(Who is Flashman?)
(With a calm but deep voice...)
(Flashman is giving sorrowful echoes.)
(His voice filled with sensitivity melts the stage.)
("Empty Glass" is filled with dreariness.)
(Emotionally moved)
He is so good.
Against Flashman, she won over Hyun Jin Young.
A charismatic vocalist who battles with a song,
Female Warrior Catgirl.
(A forceful woman appears.)
(She is so sexy.)
- She looks so cool. - Yes.
Her posture is like Seo Moon Tak.
Based on her visual, she could be Maya.
I agree.
(With a powerful voice volume and a bright voice colour,)
(Catgirl bewitches the audience by singing only the first measures.)
I think you will be good at not only rock but also dance music.
She could be Do Won Kyung.
Isn't she Jun Soo Kyung?
Is that you?
It's been a while.
(A forceful woman's appearance...)
(makes the judges silent.)
(Will her performance put Flashman at risk?)
("Run Devil Run" by Girls' Generation)
(Soft and delicate voice)
(It's like a musical.)
(Wow)
(She sings with a charismatic voice suddenly.)
(An energetic and powerful performance)
(I love you, Catgirl!)
She's the king!
(She is amazing.)
Her energy is overflowing.
She is so energetic!
(They've never seen such a powerful performance before.)
(She looks like a sly cat.)
(And she has the femme fatale style.)
(She knows how to play on the stage.)
(It seems like she is playing with the hearts of the audience.)
(What a thrilling performance!)
She is on fire.
(She has a rich voice.)
(Mind-blowing)
(She vented her feelings with the song.)
(Amazing)
(Wonderful)
Catgirl! Catgirl!
Encore! Encore!
- She is powerful. - She is, indeed.
It was the second match of the semifinals.
Who will make it to the third round? It is time for you to decide!
Please press the button now.
The vote is finished.
I wonder how the audience liked the performances.
I think Flashman looks like...
a barista who makes great cafe latte.
Meanwhile, Catgirl was like a bartender pouring a tequila shot.
That's the difference.
A barista versus a bartender?
What do you think, Kim Hyun Cheol?
First of all, Flashman's heavy voice sounded beautiful.
I have to talk about the song, "Empty Glass" first.
I think he is younger than me,
but I'm curious to why he chose that song.
I'm pretty sure that he is a musician.
I think he is a songwriter.
Moving on to Catgirl.
No matter what song she sings,
she can sing all genres of songs very well.
If Catgirl makes it to the finals,
I'm pretty sure that she will overwhelm the current king.
It would be breathtaking.
(For sure)
(Catgirl plunks down on the stage.)
It was like a musical.
That was amazing.
(Worried)
In fact, I like singers who show hand movements.
I saw her pointing her finger a lot.
She did that more than 50 times.
(Pointing over and over again)
(It seems as if she's point the finger at everyone.)
She kept pointing her finger...
and then later she swung her hand.
It was very hypnotising...
that I almost turned my head.
She knows how to capture peoples' attention.
And lastly,
she was wearing high heels.
But she plunked herself down later.
And she flipped the microphone on the floor.
I saw rockers like Jimi Hendrix throwing his guitar on the floor.
Her performance was like that.
I think she is a famous musical singer.
She was like a super hero.
And Flashman made a mistake at the beginning.
Some singers would want to start it over.
But he took full responsibility for his performance on the stage.
It was professional.
Even though he made a mistake, he didn't give up.
He is a responsible man.
He has the attitude of a professional singer.
That's my point.
I'm not sure about the votes.
But I was impressed by his responsible behavior.
Flashman reminds me of the movie, "Highway Star".
There was a singer in a mask in the movie.
It might be funny, but it was sad to me.
I was deeply moved by that.
Many of us said Flashman is either a producer or a songwriter.
I think producers and songwriters know how to start a song very well.
If that was the case, he wouldn't make a mistake.
I bet he is a singer and he must be...
regretting his mistake deeply.
But when I heard the second verse,
I thought he's too good to make that kind of mistake.
So I felt sorry for him.
I saw him standing on the stage for a long time after he was done.
I thought he was not ready to leave the stage.
You started singing at the wrong point, but it's not a mistake.
Something like that can happen all the time.
The important thing is that he tried his best despite the mistake.
I hope that the audience will understand.
- It was not a big mistake at all. - You're right.
I will be announcing the result now.
The second match of the second round.
I will announce the result.
(Who will be the winner?)
(Despite his mistake at the beginning,)
(he sang with his emotions.)
(Flashman's singing was very touching.)
(It was powerful and energetic.)
(Her rich voice...)
(and a powerful performance!)
(Catgirl showed us a magical performance.)
Flashman versus Catgirl. Who will go into the third round?
Who is the winner?
(King of Mask Singer)
(Will it be Flashman?)
(Or will it be Catgirl?)
(King of Mask Singer)
(Female Warrior Catgirl wins.)
The winner is Catgirl.
(Oh)
- The winner is Catgirl. - It's because of his mistake.
(They have mixed feelings.)
Catgirl has defeated Flashman.
The votes were 85 to 16.
Catgirl is the winner.
She will go to the third round.
Please get ready for the next round.
Please give her a round of applause.
(I won!)
It feels great.
Now it is time to take off his mask.
Flashman, please take off your mask...
and show us your face.
(Who is he?)
His heavy voice was beautiful.
I think he is a songwriter.
He is very professional. He's either from B.A.P, BTS or MONSTA X.
Maybe he's Min Hyuk of BTOB.
(Who is he?)
He is...
(Who are you?)
Is he a songwriter?
He is...
Dae Hyun of B.A.P.
He is Dae Hyun!
- He is Dae Hyun! - See? I told you!
(Surprised)
- I told you! - You were right.
B.A.P!
- You were right! - I told you!
He is the main vocalist of B.A.P.
- I knew that it was B.A.P! - He is Dae Hyun!
(They made their debut back in 2012.)
(The idol group of six members, B.A.P!)
(High One Seoul Music Awards)
(Melon Music Awards)
(Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards)
(Golden Disc Awards)
(The group won many awards, gaining popularity following their debut.)
(But their career came to an abrupt halt.)
(B.A.P made a comeback in a year and a half later.)
Please introduce yourself.
Hi. I'm the main vocalist of B.A.P, Dae Hyun.
(It's been a while.)
If we must mention who guessed his identity right,
Gu Ra guessed his identity during the first round.
Gu Ra said that he must be a member of BTS or B.A.P.
He often throws around idol group names when he makes a guess...
- and his tactic finally paid off. - B.A.P.
- He finally made an appearance. - Yes.
How do you feel right now?
Performing on a stage like this after a year and a half,
I couldn't stop the pounding and fluttering of my heart.
I see. Your eyes are starting to water.
Is there a reason why B.A.P didn't release a song for so long?
I'm sure many of you know, but the group...
- had a dispute with their agency. - I see.
- That's why they weren't around. - That must have been stifling.
- I know the feeling. - They are good singers.
- They wanted to show their talents. - That would have hurt the most.
You're right. Dae Hyun,
what have you been doing during your long break?
I went back to my hometown...
and kept working on my songs.
I performed on the streets, too.
(He couldn't perform on big stages.)
(He continued to perform on the streets.)
I performed here and there.
You chose Nam Jin's song to sing in the second round.
- Yes. - "Empty Glass".
Is there a reason why you picked that particular song?
When I was at home during my long break,
my dad helped keep my spirits up.
One time, my dad and I went to a karaoke...
and that's the one he sang.
So, your father sang that song...
- to encourage you. - Yes.
He sang "Empty Glass" by Nam Jin.
Your dad must be watching this show. Tell him not to worry anymore.
Dad, I'm back on TV. You don't have to worry anymore.
How heartwarming.
Honestly, B.A.P is a really talented group.
I hope you and the other members...
have the opportunity to show your talents on the stage again.
- Yes. - Me too.
I heard that there is a cheer B.A.P members shout out.
- Yes. - Why don't you show us?
We are B.A.P. Yes, Sir. We will keep working hard.
After a year and nine months, he returned to the stage...
and showed us a great performance. Give Dae Hyun a round of applause.
(We look forward to seeing you on TV.)
Thus, the second round comes to an end.
Two masked singers have made it to the final round.
(He hides his tears by covering his head with a hood.)
Towards the end,
just being on stage just filled up my heart.
Did you cry?
- Cheer up. You can do it. - Thank you.
- Sometimes, life isn't easy. - I know.
Just continue to work hard, and good things will happen.
- Thank you. - All right.
Standing on stage...
made me realise how much I missed it.
I desperately wanted to sing on stage.
I wish there were better words to describe my happiness.
I can't describe this feeling.
I will continue to work hard...
to bring you good songs.
This is only the beginning for B.A.P. We won't let you down.
This was Dae Hyun of B.A.P.
Female Warrior Catgirl defeats Dae Hyun and enters the third round.
(King of Mask Singer)
The battle between stereotypical masked singers will continue.
This is the mysterious music show, "King of Mask Singer".
Only two masked singers remain, they will compete against each other...
to join the ranks of the two kings.
Let's invite the two masked singers back on to the stage.
Please come on out.
(The contenders battle to take the throne.)
(Rainbow Romance versus Female Warrior Catgirl)
(Power walking)
(Taking quick steps)
(Both enters the stage differently.)
I'm sure the two singers are sizing each other up.
I'll give them an opportunity to ask each other a question.
Why are you dressed in white today?
- Well... - "White is my colour", right?
Yes.
I'm really sorry.
(A quick apology)
Rainbow Romance admits defeat rather quickly.
Does Female Warrior Catgirl scare you a bit?
- A lot. - I see.
- You think she is good at fighting? - Yes.
I see.
Female Warrior Catgirl was upset about her opponent wearing white,
but pure white was...
originally worn by Cosmos in the back.
Would you like to comment?
Why are you dressed in white today?
- Catgirl, please answer. - I'm sorry.
All right.
You can't mess with the kings.
Her tail flipped.
- Her tail flipped. - Her tail flipped.
- Her tail flipped. - Help her out.
- Help her out. - On Catgirl's head.
She didn't realise that her tail had flipped forward.
- Fix it for her. - Catgirl seems flustered.
The aura of the kings flustered Catgirl.
And we have one male singer among the four masked singers.
- Cricket. - Yes?
Did you enjoy the interaction between the three singers?
It was a lovely moment.
All right. Under Cosmos and Cricket's watch,
the match for the third King of Mask throne begins.
Let's listen to Rainbow Romance's performance first.
(The third round will determine who will sit on the third throne.)
- Good luck. - You can do it.
("Come Back Home" by 2NE1)
(Surprised)
(Her timid demeanor from a second ago has disappeared.)
(Cool and confident)
(Her song choice is completely unexpected.)
(Even so,)
(she is singing really well.)
(Where is the balladeer with a clear voice?)
(Say hello to everyone's girl crush, Rainbow Romance.)
(Amazing)
(She has as many sides to her as the colours of a rainbow.)
(They like her new transformation.)
(A mysterious shade of purple imbues the stage.)
(Let's go.)
(She is a singer with more than one side to her.)
(Charisma oozes out from her small stature.)
(Is this the same timid lady we saw a moment ago?)
(She has total command of the stage.)
(And...)
(she has more fun on stage than anyone else.)
(The unexpected charisma shown by Rainbow Romance)
Whose song is it originally?
2NE1.
It's not Seo Tai Ji's song.
Wow, she sang the whole song alone.
She is an extraordinary singer.
Her opponent has defeated...
Hyun Jin Young and Dae Hyun of B.A.P.
She has never lost a singing battle.
The Female Warrior Catgirl.
(Walking forward)
(Taking confident strides)
(She stops.)
(Taking off her shoes)
(Raising the anticipation of the audience)
She took off her shoes. She's going to sing barefoot.
Could she be Lee Eun Mee?
(Catgirl is on stage with no shoes.)
(What kind of performance will the barefoot singer show?)
("Alone" by Jung Key)
(Wow!)
(In a soft voice,)
(she sings as if she is having a conversation.)
(Her voice is filled with the repressive pain of a breakup.)
(However,)
(the feeling of loneliness is fully conveyed in her singing.)
(She thinks back...)
(of all of her past relationships as she sings.)
(Her voice becomes sadder and sadder.)
(It feels as if her overwhelming sadness will erupt at any moment.)
Incredible.
Who is she?
Who in the world is she?
She's such a good singer.
(I think she will win.)
(From sadness...)
(to resentment...)
(and back to yearning.)
(Wow)
(Unbelievable)
(Everybody is too stunned to speak.)
(She is the best!)
Who is she?
Who is this person?
I don't need to know who she is.
I don't need to know.
She just knocked everyone out.
We've seen the last performances of the two singers.
Who will be the winner to advance to the final...
and compete with the other two finalists?
Who will be the finalist that will reach the final round?
Please vote now.
Who will be the winner of this intense competition...
and survive into the next round?
Who will you choose as the candidate...
to compete with Cosmos and Cricket?
The voting period has finished.
Kim Gu Ra?
In Rainbow's case,
she sang 2NE1's song which is usually sung by four singers.
But she sang that whole song alone.
That just shows how good she is.
Regardless of the result,
her singing was outstanding.
Catgirl presented an amazing performance in round two.
She was extremely passionate.
- Even while wearing heels. - Yes, wearing high heels.
The moment she took off her shoes,
I thought she was going to jump around.
But instead she sang a soft song.
It was as if she took off her shoes on the beach...
and you would expect her to walk towards the sea,
but instead she applied ointment to her feet.
(Funny)
- Is that how you felt? - That's what I mean.
- Yes, she took us by surprise. - Right, I see.
I thought she would be energetic on stage.
She's a strategic thinker.
I'm really curious who she is.
- Me too. - Yes.
We're curious to know what our three experts thought about...
this cut-throat competition.
Hyung Seok, please tell us what you thought.
This match was between two polar opposites.
Rainbow Romance sang her three songs...
with great control, perfect pitches and vocalisation.
All those things are required skills for any vocalist.
She has a very strong foundation.
And Catgirl on the other hand knows how to convey her emotions...
on the stage.
She is experienced enough to know...
how to overwhelm the entire audience with emotions she conveys.
What she did is not something that can be taught.
She was born with this gift. She is an exceptional singer.
Thank you for your performance.
For Young Seok, this is your first time on the panel.
- Yes, it is. - How was it?
It is hard to say.
As people have already mentioned, Rainbow sang all three songs...
with perfectly pitched notes.
And although the style of each song is different,
she sang it showcasing the full range of her ability and...
without making a single mistake.
All three songs sounded composed and perfectly executed.
Her singing was impeccable.
As for Catgirl...
How a singer takes a break is more important...
than how you sing the melody...
and she knows how to utilise this, thus moving the audience to feel.
So instead of us being apart from the performance,
we become a part of it and when she rests, we also rest.
When she sings, we also sing.
So when she gets excited, we become excited too.
She has transcended her performance today.
- I see. - He is so excited.
Young Seok almost cried.
Young Seok is crying again.
- No, it's because... - He is so impressed.
- It's because... - Young Seok is about to cry again.
when you took off your shoes,
I expected something...
and you didn't let me down. Thank you.
According to Yu Young Seok, Rainbow was faultless...
and Catgirl was perfect.
Today we have two kings, the "Right" and the "Left" King.
I just feel like we have four kings in front of us.
- Yes. Four kings! - Yes.
This round is the semifinals, but it's like the finals.
You are all amazing.
Enough with the compliments.
Between the two masked singers,
we must select a winner.
Who will become the finalist?
Who will become the 17th king?
I will announce the finalist right now!
(Rainbow showed a new side to her that no one had seen before.)
(Catgirl showed an emotional range that moved the audience and judges.)
Rainbow Romance versus Female Warrior Catgirl.
The winner of this round...
is...
- is... - Baro.
(King of Mask Singer)
- Let's do it. - A duel between two female singers.
A battle between two exceptional singers.
A battle between two titans.
(Who will move on to the finals...)
(to challenge Cosmos and Cricket?)
Who will be the winner of this round?
The winner is...
(Female Warrior Catgirl wins.)
Catgirl has won.
(Wow)
(The cat has triumphed over the rainbow.)
The Female Warrior Catgirl has defeated Rainbow Romance.
The result was 72 to 29.
It was an overwhelming victory.
Catgirl received more than 70 votes in the semifinal round.
She received 72 votes.
(Rainbow's identity will be revealed soon.)
(She is coming down bravely and doesn't forget about her tail.)
I was crying but you couldn't see because of the mask.
I am thankful. Right now I don't have the words to express it.
How are you feeling?
- I had fun. - I'm glad you did.
Although she lost, she's very optimistic about it.
Let's find out who is behind the mask.
Let's reveal her identity.
Rainbow Romance, please take off your mask...
and reveal who you are.
She is really an expert singer.
- Her name starts with a "Y". - Y?
- Youn Ha. - Youn Ha.
- Youn Ha. - Look at her!
She knows how to dance.
(Is this Youn Ha dancing?)
- Isn't she Y? - That can't be Y.
- She can't be. - She's not?
- It can't be Y. - There's no way.
(Rainbow is about to reveal her identity.)
The masked singer is...
- Who is she? - Is she Y? Am I right?
The masked singer is...
singer and songwriter, Youn Ha.
It was Youn Ha. I was right.
(They're delighted to see her.)
Oh, she is Youn Ha.
She is pretty.
You were right! I'm impressed.
Hello. I'm the singer, Youn Ha. Nice to meet you all.
(Talented singer and songwriter, Youn Ha)
(She began her career in Japan and Korea from a very young age.)
(She is a vocalist with power and emotional range.)
(She is also the youngest to appear on "I Am A Singer".)
Welcome to Youn Ha's "Starry night". How was your day everyone?
(The singer Youn Ha was the masked singer Rainbow Romance.)
Most of the judges kept saying the singer's initial started with "Y".
But after watching her dance, they thought it couldn't possibly be her.
Until now, no one has really seen you dance.
The mask gave me the confidence to try.
-Because of the mask? - Yes, it was like a miracle worker.
The mask boosted my confidence.
The mask helped you to dance?
Well, when you wear it, you can't really see anything.
All I was thinking was to leave a favorable impression.
Why did you accept the challenge to come on this show?
To be able to listen to someone without bias,
I found it to be an attractive idea.
Since I was young,
I also had preconceived ideas.
I was distressed and anxious because I felt like I needed to be good...
at everything. I felt pressured and it was very burdensome.
So at one point, I felt like I was suffocating on stage.
I experienced a slight panic disorder,
so it was a difficult period.
- I went through something similar. - Yes...
A fellow patient.
- Should we call each other that? - Yes.
They are fellow patients.
What medication are you taking?
(Youn Ha's bravery is applauded by everyone.)
Something I want to say to all the girls...
that are aspiring to be a singer is that...
they should learn from Youn Ha.
Vocalisation, pitch, breathing and stability. In all these aspects,
Youn Ha is the perfect singer.
Through this stage, we hope the built-up perception people...
have about this singer is no longer a burden for her.
Please give her a warm round of applause.
Thank you so much.
(Youn Ha shines brightest when she is on the stage.)
I had a wonderful time today.
I fully enjoyed the freedom of being anonymous.
It's like that feeling you get when you do everything perfectly.
Thank you so much Rainbow Romance.
The result of the third round has...
the Female Warrior Catgirl moving on to the final after beating Youn Ha.
(King of Mask Singer)
The two kings will battle with Female Warrior Catgirl.
Let us welcome Cosmos and Cricket.
Give them a round of applause.
(Cricket versus Cosmos)
(A new legend for King of Mask Singer begins.)
(The finalists aiming to take the throne)
(The 3 contestants battling to be the 17th King of Mask Singer.)
It is the first time we've had three singers battling at the same time.
I haven't been defeated yet.
Cosmos, today is the day you will lose.
I will put everything I have into tonight's performance.
(Everything will be decided by one more round.)
Why is it so difficult?
I'm going crazy.
What should we do now?
It's an unprecedented battle between three candidates.
Among the three candidates, only one singer...
can be the King of Mask Singer.
Let me announce the 17th King of Mask Singer.
Let us begin the final.
Our first singer is the emotional vocalist, Cricket.
(The emotional vocalist, Cricket)
The final for the 17th King of Mask Singer.
A vocalist is back from the dead.
The emotional vocalist, Cricket.
It's like a festival today.
(This kind of chilling party has never been seen before.)
(Cricket poured sweat and tears preparing for this performance.)
("Rain and You" by Park Jung Hoon)
(He has a rough, moderate, and ardent husky voice.)
(It's really good.)
(Bravo)
(He stole the judges' heart from the very first verse.)
(He stole judges' heart from the very first verse.)
(Cricket's stage sends shivers down everyone's spine.)
(Even Cosmos...)
(and Catgirl give a thumbs up.)
(The female audience is really into Cricket's performance.)
(He sounds tough but it's touching at the same time.)
(Everyone in the audience is holding their breath...)
(and enjoying his performance together.)
(The audience is focused only on Cricket's voice.)
(Tears in his eyes)
(They give him a rousing round of applause.)
(Cricket's voice cuts right into the audience's hearts.)
(He is amazing.)
(I love it.)
(Wow)
- He is the best. - Are you crying again?
Are you a cry-baby?
(It's a secret.)
Cricket's opponent, Cosmos...
who tries to win her fifth victory something Cleopatra never achieved.
The 16th King of Mask Singer, A Simple-hearted Girl, Cosmos!
(The shy Cosmos walks onto the stage.)
(Here comes the king!)
(The audience is excited to see the king.)
She's pretty.
Get ready to cry again.
- You won't be able to hold it in. - She's not the king for nothing.
(Cosmos is writing a new chapter.)
(What will she sing to captivate the audience this time?)
("In A Dream" by Cho Deok Bae)
(Cosmos' voice cuts into the audience's hearts.)
(Wow)
(Her voice sounds like it's coming from inside a dream.)
(My heart is reacting to her voice.)
(Admiring)
(In awe)
(So this is Cosmos!)
(Outburst of emotions)
(Goose bumps)
(Her voice sends shivers down the spine.)
(Jaws dropping on the floor)
(They can't help but get chills from her performance.)
(She is the ruler of emotion, Cosmos.)
(She deserves to be the King of Mask Singer.)
(She is the best.)
It was perfect. If a computer could sing, would that be how it sounds?
It was amazing.
All the performances for the last round is finally over.
It is the unprecedented three-way battle.
Female Warrior Catgirl versus emotional vocalist Cricket...
versus simple-hearted Girl Cosmos!
Please press the button for the last round!
Whose voice were you impressed by the most?
I can't decide.
This is too difficult.
Kim Chang Ryeol. Shin Bong Sun.
- Seong Ju, please vote for me. - Please vote now.
- Hurry up and press the button. - It's up to the panelists now.
- Don't by pushy. - This is too hard.
- What should I do? - I don't know.
The vote period is over. Young Seok, what did you think?
I don't think I am qualified to...
say who was better.
The three of them were perfect.
And especially, I think Cosmos has...
techniques...
that all singers would envy.
And I was surprised by Cricket.
He cried because of Cricket.
I didn't want to say that.
Even though he has a direct strong voice,
I could still feel his pain and darkness through his voice.
You really made me cry.
Kan Mi Youn, you watched our programme at home. How do you feel?
It was just unbelievable.
I was honoured to hear them live.
And I think I've fallen for Cricket.
(Thank you.)
- I've fallen for him. - Really?
And we have two singers who have been on this stage before.
K. Will and Lee Hong Ki.
I think I'm going to go to practice instead of going home.
I want to sing now.
They inspire me to sing. And I want to be...
a better vocalist who can impress the audience more...
- as they just did. - I see.
Everyone would agree that they witnessed great performances.
You'd be glad that you didn't sing today.
(Bewildered)
Why would you say that?
(I meant you did well today.)
He's mean.
Personally,
I want to go onto the stage and take a photo with them.
- With them? - Yes.
I don't know who they are but...
I don't think I will ever experience a performance like that again.
They are so talented that I want to take a picture with them...
and thank them for their amazing performances.
All right. Mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
I will now reveal the first singer...
who got eliminated among these three.
- No... - No...
That's so cruel.
(I can't watch.)
This singer gained the least amount of votes out of 101 votes.
The singer who will first be eliminated...
is...
(Which masked singer ranked third?)
(She has a powerful voice and a striking first impression.)
(Her rendition of "As You Live" set her apart in the first round.)
(The most charismatic)
(She commanded the stage with "Run Devil Run".)
(And with her sensibility and appeal...)
(She flaunted her singing ability with "Alone" in the third round.)
(Catgirl's charms were never-ending.)
(He boasts of perfect live performances.)
(Cricket's soulful rock ballad, "Rain and You")
(Her sensibility shakes the audience's hearts.)
(Her singing skill improves by the day.)
(Cosmos aims to win five times in a row.)
Among these three contestants,
who will be eliminated and ranked third?
(I don't want to hear it.)
(It breaks everyone's heart.)
(Cosmos versus Cricket versus Catgirl)
(One must accept elimination.)
(They all focus on MC Seong Ju's mouth.)
(Who will be eliminated?)
It's the sentimental vocalist, Cricket.
(Cricket is eliminated.)
It's Cricket.
(No way)
My goodness.
(All of them are in disbelief.)
(What a pitiful result.)
There was a difference of three votes.
Unfortunately, Cricket won't become the King of Mask Singer.
(They give him a round of applause for his amazing performance.)
It's okay.
You are still cool.
It's a pity that you can't become the king.
Sentimental vocalist, Cricket,
please take off your mask and reveal yourself.
He is...
(He keeps calling my name.)
(Everyone is shocked.)
He is Jo Jang Hyuk.
Jo Jang Hyuk!
(Speechless)
Jang Hyuk.
(They give him a standing ovation.)
Please say hello to the viewers.
Thank you for listening.
All right.
Hello, I'm a lightning bolt from the blue sky.
(Powerful voice)
(And bottomless sensitivity)
- It was amazing. - I thought he was Kim Kwang Seok.
(However)
It's Cleopatra.
(He can sing well.)
(And he can dance cutely.)
(Jang Hyuk was eliminated.)
Cleopatra wins.
His dance made me lose.
This is the special live performance of King of Mask Singer.
Sentimental vocalist, Cricket.
It's Bae Da Hye. It's Kang Hye Jin.
It's Baek Chung Kang.
It's Kim Bo A.
The winner will become a candidate to become the King of Mask Singer.
Yes.
Cricket wins.
He acquired a chance to compete...
to become the King of Mask Singer.
Jo Jang Hyuk, you are a legendary vocalist.
Do you have any regrets?
I did my best, so I have no regrets.
But I can't help but lament my old age.
I have no strength and I'm sweating so much.
It was a battle of strengths.
What does King of Mask Singer mean to you?
It's a programme that helped me...
to sing again.
It made me think about how I should sing...
and convey my feelings confidently.
- I see. - This is my third time here.
It is.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you.
Yu Young Seok must be lamenting this result. How are you feeling?
I didn't know Jo Jang Hyuk could sing so well.
- Really? - I'm sorry.
- How upsetting. - He seems upset.
What do you mean by that?
That's no way to greet me.
- I just meant... - He seems upset.
I'm going to be honest.
Your performance today...
- was the best. - Thank you.
- All right. - The best.
This was Jo Jang Hyuk, who had risen like a phoenix.
Thank you for your hard work.
(Thank you for your amazing performances.)
(Relieved and sad at the same time)
I appeared on this show three times.
I should have became King of Mask Singer at least once.
That's too bad.
Who will have a happy ending...
and seat herself on the throne?
I will now reveal the 17th King of Mask Singer...
that the audience has picked.
Get up.
We are the navy.
Let's have breakfast.
Move faster.
Do you want to drop out?
Are you giving up?
The voice you have chosen!
Who is the 17th King of Mask Singer?
It's...
(Catgirl versus Cosmos)
Who will be the final winner?
(Will Cosmos be crowned the king five times in a row?)
(Or will Catgirl be made the new king?)
Will Catgirl write a new history?
Or will Cosmos take her fifth consecutive victory?
Let's see the result.
The winner is...
(Screaming)
(The audience's scream fills the studio.)
The winner is...
(The 17th King of Mask Singer is Female Warrior Catgirl.)
The winner is Catgirl!
(A new king is born.)
(History will be rewritten.)
Catgirl has won.
She beat Cosmos and won.
There was a difference of eight votes.
(40 votes versus 32 votes)
It was 40 votes to 32 votes to 29 votes.
The votes were equally distributed.
Thus,
Female Warrior Catgirl has won against Cosmos.
As Catgirl will become the new King of Mask Singer,
Cosmos has failed to secure her fifth consecutive win.
We will give Female Warrior Catgirl...
a robe and a golden mask.
(The 17th King of Mask Singer, Female Warrior Catgirl)
I don't know if anyone can hear her crying.
Catgirl was confident and funny...
just moments ago, but she is shedding tears now.
You are the new king.
Please say a few words.
Thank you so much.
(She can't find the words to say.)
(The panelists' eyes get teary as well.)
I've always wanted to sing to my heart's content.
I feel this will motivate me to do better.
Thank you so much.
(Her passion for music made this moment come true.)
(She deserves a round of applause.)
Please congratulate her with a round of applause.
(The 17th King of Mask Singer, Catgirl's victory march)
She is such a talented singer.
(Cosmos' identity will be revealed shortly afterwards.)
(She is free to enjoy her time as King of Mask Singer.)
I'm so excited.
(What charm will she show us next week?)
Cosmos,
you seemed to be shy.
But on stage, you completely changed.
Who could she be?
Is there anything you would like to say...
before taking off your mask?
Well...
I hope people will be surprised...
by my identity.
(What a small and cute wish.)
- Pleasantly surprised, right? - Yes.
Simple-hearted girl Cosmos,
please take off your mask and reveal your identity.
(The audience will finally see her face now.)
(Who is this woman that makes people smile?)
She is...
the sentimental vocalist, Gummy.
(We welcome you with all our hearts.)
My goodness.
(They make her wish come true.)
(Just seeing her face makes people happy.)
Gummy! Gummy!
Hello, everyone. I'm Gummy.
It's good to see you all.
(She debuted in 2003 with "If You Come Back".)
(She has a unique voice and great expression.)
(She became an unrivaled R&B singer in no time.)
(A role model of female singers)
(She kept making new attempts and improving herself.)
(One of the most celebrated female singers, Gummy)
How do you feel now that you've removed your mask?
I used to imagine this moment when I would take off my mask.
It made me really nervous.
I was curious how I would look and how the audience would look.
Now that I'm not wearing a mask, it feels cool...
and I feel relieved. Thank you so much.
When you performed with the mask of Cosmos,
I think the viewers found you more familiar.
I agree.
People were biased towards me and thought I had a stiff personality.
Do I have a stiff personality?
And they seemed to think that my music were difficult.
It seems people have prejudice that I'm a strong and fierce woman.
How I looked wearing the mask is how I usually look in my daily life.
I am really grateful to King of Mask Singer.
I think it gave me a chance to show you who I really am.
I was recently going through a slump period.
But this show helped me recover my confidence.
It boosted my morale and helped me a lot.
- All right. - Thank you.
(Gummy and King of Mask Singer helped each other.)
May I ask you...
how your boyfriend supports you?
(Everybody is curious.)
It seems that everyone here knows who her boyfriend is.
(Embarrassed)
Did he tell you to win today?
He gives me a tremendous amount of confidence.
He tells me that I'm in a different league with others.
You're in a top-tier league.
He is very supportive and gives you confidence.
(Her singing cannot be rivaled. It's in a league of its own.)
(She always moved the audience more than we expected.)
I'm sad I can't see her next week.
She is the King of Mask Singer in my heart.
I can't help but love this singer.
You were really great. I'm a fan of yours.
Without frills, her voice has substance.
I dare say she's the best singer.
(Her emotions always touched our hearts.)
Gummy is on a higher level.
We'll look forward to listening to your good music. Thank you.
Cosmos is the winner!
Here is the winner, Cosmos.
Please don't cry.
(She was a tender woman.)
That was Gummy!
Are you sad that I'm leaving?
Really?
You won't be able to see me again.
Why am I crying?
I shouldn't be crying.
I never imagined that I would cry.
This is our last time.
Don't you feel sad?
Goodness.
Am I the only one who's sad?
(The truth is...)
Why did he have to appear?
Why did he come on this show?
(Acting cute)
They don't show any emotion. I'll be happy alone.
People used to call me the queen of R&B, a goddess of soul music.
They used to think of me as a big and charismatic figure.
I liked this girly character.
I loved it.
I could feel that I'm being loved as a female singer.
I enjoyed that feeling.
I liked it.
It was an amazing experience.
I will never forget it.
Goodbye.
I'll see you again.
It looks alive.