They fight fair and square against stereotype through ability.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer!
Last week,
he managed to break down Catgirl...
who had five straight wins with her attractive voice.
He is the 22nd King of Mask Singer, Music Commander In My Town.
(The 22nd King of Mask Singer, Music Commander In My Town)
(Hello!)
And...
we have eight masked singers who challenge King of Mask Singer.
I will win women's hearts!
Gapdol Getting Married!
(Gapdol Getting Married)
Even a mask is getting married.
I will fight to death for King of Mask Singer.
Gapsun Getting Married.
She's cute.
I will knock everyone down with my singing.
Go Big or Go Home.
He seems like a comedian.
(Go Big or Go Home looks like a comedian.)
I will show you my ace in the hole.
Ace in Wonderland!
This artist only aims for the place of King of Mask singer.
I Am Watching You!
My goodness.
This artist will shine the brightest on the stage.
Lantern of Love!
(Lantern of Love)
These masks are very pretty.
This masked singer's voice is as pleasing as hitting the jackpot.
Hit the Jackpot!
(Hit the Jackpot)
My goodness.
This masked singer is the best on the streets.
Beggar from Last Year!
(Beggar from Last Year)
- Beggar is prettier than me. - He even has a flower.
(How cute)
It's the fierce match between the king...
and those who want to take his throne.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
(The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer)
(I'm so excited.)
(A cheerful melody fills the studio.)
We introduce the guest singer who will open...
the Lunar New Year Special.
(It's Lee Ae Ran of "The Life of One Hundred Years".)
(His jaw drops open.)
- My goodness. - It's Lee Ae Ran.
My goodness.
- Hello. - Tell them she is here.
(It's the audience's lucky day.)
(Hello)
(If Death comes for me)
(when I'm 60 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(Since I'm still too young)
(If Death comes for me)
(When I'm 80 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(If Kim Hyung Seok doesn't guess a singer right)
(When Death comes for me)
(When I'm 90 years old)
(Tell them I will go)
(When Gu Ra is cured of his panic disorder)
(If Death comes for me)
(When I'm 100 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(Since Yu Young Seok will cry his eyes out)
- What a nice song. - I know.
I understand why it's so popular.
(If Death comes for me)
(When I'm 80 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(Before Kim Hyun Cheol puts on a mask)
(If Death comes for me again)
(When I'm 90 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(If Kim Heung Kook doesn't trim his nose hair)
(If Death comes for me again)
(When I'm 100 years old)
(Tell them I can't go)
(Until I become the King of Mask Singer)
(Let us lead a healthy life)
(Happy New Year)
(The stage was as pleasant as a cash gift on New Year holidays.)
You should visit the show as a masked singer.
(We will be waiting.)
Tell them that Lee Ae Ran is a good singer.
Tell them to invite her everywhere.
(He is in a good mood.)
(The opening stage made the audience forget about one person.)
It's the biggest holiday, Lunar New Year.
We promise to keep your eyes and ears entertained...
with the voices of masked singers.
This is the Lunar New Year Special of King of Mask Singer.
I'm the MC without stereotypes, Kim Seong Ju.
Happy New Year!
(Viewers, Happy New Year.)
(Nayeon of TWICE)
(Hong Yun Hwa)
Lee Ae Ran opened King of Mask Singer with...
"The Life of One Hundred Years".
There is a reason why she was invited to sing her song.
This week's episode is the Lunar New Year Special...
of King of Mask Singer,
and for the first time in the history of the show,
all masked singers...
will sing trot songs for Round One.
- All of them will sing a trot song? - That's right.
All singers will sing a trot song for the duet song match.
Masked singers have prepared a variety of trot songs,
so please enjoy their performances.
There is an artist who excites as much as the upcoming matches.
Music Commander beat Catgirl...
with a record of five consecutive wins.
Let's talk to him. Music Commander.
(In a hurry)
- Hello. - All right.
Please wish the viewers happy New Year.
Everyone, happy New Year.
(Music Commander is very cheerful.)
You sat on the throne for the first time today.
The air is nice up here.
It's great to be here...
and see the people I have seen from TV...
- from my childhood. - I see.
It feels amazing. I want to jump down...
- and see them at a closer range. - I see.
People are now saying that you need a grander nickname.
You pulled off a genre even Catgirl couldn't attempt...
and established yourself as "Music Commander In My Nation".
You got rave reviews from the public.
What have you prepared to prolong your reign as the king?
If I tell you what I have prepared,
my rivals will get a hint.
So I will stay quiet...
- and mind my own business. - That's your strategy.
I see that you are determined for another win.
Similar to...
how some families don't have many sons,
- we never had many male kings. - You are right.
The last time we had a male king, Lee Jung met his bitter end...
- in just a week. - That's right.
He has amazing singing skills, but he chose a wrong song.
I hope you will continue to choose a song you can sing well.
To welcome the Lunar New Year, we have recruited more panellists.
Sitting next to me is an amazing artist who lived off...
of one song for more than 30 years.
It's the president of Korea Singers Association, Kim Heung Kook.
- All right. - "Flaunt what you have".
He is the president of Korea Singers Association.
It's good to be here.
Give us your catchphrase, "The baby is crying".
It's unbecoming of the president of Korea Singers Association.
- Please. - The baby is crying.
There is something we must apologise for ahead of time.
When the shoot stretches on, Heung Kook often disappears.
Don't be surprised if Heung Kook disappears later.
Today is the anniversary of my mother's death.
So I explained my situation to the production team.
I asked them to let me shoot for just one show.
I hope they invite me to the show again.
The production team is worried that you will leave before Round One.
We ask you to please stay until the end of Round One.
- They prepared gifts for you. - These cookies are for you.
- You can snack on them. - Enjoy them.
So please stay until the end of duet song match.
Be nice, Mr President of Korea Singers Association.
- Don't worry. I'm a changed man. - All right.
I can sit through Round One.
- It will take five hours. - Five hours?
- Yes. - I will stay for four hours.
(I will stay for four hours.)
We understand that you must reach home in time.
We look forward to Heung Kook's insight.
He is known as the wayward son of the Korean music industry.
He covers genres from heavy metal to trot.
He doesn't care about the genre as long as it makes money.
This is the wayward son of the Korean music industry,
- Yoo Hyun Sang of Baekdusan! - Welcome, Yoo Hyun Sang.
(Yoo Hyun Sang of Baekdusan)
All right.
You are dressed up in hanbok.
And I know that one of your trot songs was quite a hit.
- Sing us "Leave If You Want To". - Please sing us a bit of the song.
Up in the sky
(He warms up with a shout.)
Leave if you want to
Leave me
(He ends it with a shout.)
All right.
(King of Mask Singer)
It's the first match of Round One.
The cheerful groom with a lilting voice,
Gapdol Getting Married!
(Gapdol Getting Married)
(He shyly enters the stage with his face covered.)
(Here comes the groom.)
(Congratulations)
Maybe this person will get married soon in real life.
(Shy)
Opposing is a shy and young bride...
with an enchanting voice,
Gapsun Getting Married!
(Gapsun Getting Married)
(Walking sexy)
(Come out, my groom.)
(Have a happy married life.)
Gapsun is so sexy.
- She is very slim. - She is like a model.
(Seeing the bride and the groom...)
(brings a smile to everyone's face.)
(How will their stage be?)
("Jjan Jja Ra" by Jang Yoon Jeong)
(It's a cheerful song appropriate for a wedding ceremony.)
(What is it?)
(Gapdol has a sweet voice.)
(He is full of groove.)
(He is a singer.)
(I think I know this voice.)
(Following Gapdol's exciting part,)
(it's Gapsun's turn!)
(What?)
(She has a lilting voice.)
(She also uses the singing technique for trot music.)
(House Band)
(Sudden cute tricks)
(Acting cute)
(She is good.)
(If she is this good,)
(is she a veteran trot singer?)
(Jjan Jjan Jjan)
(They enjoy dancing relaxedly as well.)
(The way they enjoy on the stage makes them look professional.)
(It was a cheerful performance like a wedding party.)
(Everyone enjoyed it!)
Wow, they are good.
Gapdol and Gapsun must've partied a lot.
- They partied a lot. - Right.
They must enjoy going to karaoke.
The first match of Round One has finished.
Gapdol and Gapsun showed us a delightful performance.
Who will advance to Round Two?
Your votes will decide the winner.
All votes are in.
First, the contenders will introduce themselves to the viewers.
Will you go first, Gapdol?
Hello.
I'm Gapsol Getting Married.
All right. He is mumbling to himself.
Gapdol looks both excited and nervous.
Hello. I'm Gapsun Getting Married.
Okay.
Gapsun looks way calmer than her contender.
Young Seok, you seem excited rather than sad today.
Trot music is very common around us.
But trot songs are actually hard to sing.
It seems neither of them specialises in trot music.
Gapdol's voice tone is pleasurable.
He seems like a R&B singer considering his vibrations.
As for Gapsun, I heard a nasal sound from her voice.
Such nasal sound adds spice to trot songs.
When it comes to trot music alone, I think Gapsun was better.
Maybe I'm more attracted to the female singer as I am a man.
You are saying trot music is not their specialty?
I don't think so.
I think Gapsun may not be a singer.
- You think she may not be a singer. - Yes.
Kim Hyung Seok might not be familiar with trot music.
What do you think of these two singers?
Gapdol mainly uses chest voice...
and he sings falsetto at times.
I think he is a good vocalist from an idol group.
Gapsun has the trot singing skill...
which is called "bending". She has the very good technique.
- Her voice tone is also excellent. - I see.
I think she is a trot singer.
- Really? - Yes.
Is she a trot singer?
- Is she a trot singer? - Seriously?
She seems like a trot singer because of her bending.
She is a technically good singer.
What do you think, Kim Hyun Cheol?
Kim Hyung Seok seems to have cheated...
- off my notes. - Did he cheat?
Did he cheat off you?
- Really? - Oh my goodness.
- His opinion was the same as mine. - Do you have the same opinion?
(As trot music begins to play,)
(his eyes wander.)
(He steals a glance.)
(He steals another glance.)
(What happened?)
- His opinion was the same as mine. - Do you have the same opinion?
Gapdol might be an idol singer who is good at pop music.
When Gapsun sings,
she freely switches between chest voice to falsetto.
Her technique is so good that people don't notice any change.
She has many good techniques to adjust volume of her voice.
- Did you see her hand moves? - Yes.
She clapped her hands to the rhythm.
(She claps her hands following the rhythm.)
(I got you.)
- It's the beauty of trot music. - I see.
And she usually sings in high range.
I think she is a trot singer.
I see. He thinks she's a trot singer with a high tone.
Kim Heung Kook, do you think Gapsun is a singer?
- Gapsun? - Yes.
How could I know that?
You are the president of Korean Singers Association.
- You must know your member. - Yes, you should.
She's wearing a mask. How would I know if she's a member?
You could know by her voice.
Her voice is good.
It's attractive.
If she's not a member, will you let her join the association?
Yes, if you she pays 180 dollars for a membership fee.
(It's her choice.)
- She has to pay a fee. - It's an annual fee.
She has to pay an annual membership fee.
Cho Jang Hyuk, how was their breathing?
Are they singers?
If you listen to how often they breathe,
- you can tell how old they are. - Yes.
Gapdol is young.
He is a young man.
- His pronunciation is so clear-cut. - Go on.
I think he took lessons at his agency.
He is a young singer who was well trained.
As for Gapsun,
she is older than Gapdol when it comes to breathing.
You think she is older.
She is totally gifted with her voice and singing skills.
- Wow. - However,
I don't think she is a professional singer.
She is gifted, but not professional? She didn't train as a singer?
That's right. She may not be a singer.
I think she is an actress or a musical actress.
- Gapsun? - Yes.
He thinks your breathing doesn't sound young.
How old do you think I am?
Well...
Jang Hyuk, how old do you think she is?
- Gapdol is in his 20s. - He is in his 20s.
- How about her? - She's in her 30s.
- She's in her 30s. - What?
She said, "what?"
Gapsun gasped and said, "what?"
I think Jang Hyuk is right.
- If you ask a woman her age, - Go on.
- and she asks your opinion, - She must be over 40.
she must be over 30 years old.
No, she's over 40.
If you guess her age a little older,
she gets mad at you.
You're wrong. You'll regret this.
Those in their 10s and 20s never ask people about their age.
She said, "you'll regret this".
I think she is about my age.
Oh my goodness. You'll regret it when I rip off my mask.
You'll regret it when I rip off my mask.
Rip off your mask?
She is older than me.
She is older.
She is way older than me.
Nobody has used the expression "ripped off the mask" on our show.
- I'm sorry. - All right.
She is quite frivolous.
- Seong Ju. - Yes.
Yoo Hyun Sang here used to sing trot songs.
- He has his trot albums. - Yes, he is also a trot singer.
What do you comment?
- As for Gapsun, - Go ahead.
I can see her skin through her gloves.
- She is not young at all. - See through her gloves?
- It's not mesh gloves though. - It's spooky.
- Yes, I can see through them. - Yoo Hyun Sang,
can you see though things when you get old?
It doesn't make sense.
How can you see through that?
- I've been a singer for 40 years. - Over 40 years.
On top of listening to sounds,
- now I can see sounds. - I see.
It's all thanks to my depths of experience.
Apply cream to your hands.
- Is her hand skin dry? - It looks rough.
He thinks it's rough.
Do you think she's done some house chores so far?
Yes, she has.
- I think she's married. - Married, I see.
Kim Gu Ra, what do you think?
I think, because Gapdol didn't hide his voice,
when he sang a song,
he must be a vocal in a famous band.
Despite his talent,
because he is so handsome and dances well,
His talent would have drawn less attention.
He must have a distinctive face.
What part of his face is so distinctive?
He must be well known for...
his lips.
- Lips. - Lips?
- As in mouth? - Yes.
He is famous for his lips.
And the initial goes by TT.
It must be the initial for the band.
- Yes, it's TT. - I see.
So, Nayeon,
what's your guess?
When I first heard Gapdol's voice,
it sounded so familiar.
So as I kept on guessing,
Gu Ra's guess might be right.
I think his guess is right.
I think the name starts with TT.
- Are you sure? - I'm sure.
- Is it really TT? - I'm positive.
What do you think about Gapsun?
I'm not sure about her.
She thinks Gapsun is older than her.
Gapsun is old enough to be her aunt.
I think she is older than me.
I bet she is.
A little bit older.
As we have Heung Kook with us,
so let him give us some clue.
I'm sorry for Gapdol,
but I didn't pay attention to him.
(He didn't interest Heung Kook.)
But I heard Gapsun very carefully,
and I can tell you that Gapsun...
has been singing for a long time.
When I heard her singing,
she sings every verse professionally.
There is a new singer...
whose name is Lee Soon Jeong, a daughter of Kim Soo Hee.
She sang a song called "Rice Cake",
- "Rice Cake"? - Yes.
(Lee Soon Jeong is a daughter of the trot diva, Kim Soo Hee.)
I think it's Lee Soon Jeong.
- Of 'Rice Cake'? - Songwriters and singers here...
who think Gapsun is not a singer...
must learn more.
(They don't know about music.)
Kim Heung Kook is the president of Korea Singers Association.
So he's got a point.
Her specialties are janggu and taryeong.
I could tell she learned Gugak.
He knows a lot about music.
He's got great insight.
She said that she can play janggu...
whilst singing taryeong.
Now she will sing "Doraji".
(Gapsun is getting started.)
(Doraji...)
(What is going on?)
(What is happening?)
She is driving me crazy!
It sounds terrible because...
we disguised her voice. We have no choice.
I didn't realise my voice was like this.
But we must know that...
the changed voice does not affect her janggu skill.
I'm not sure if her janggu skill is good.
I learned janggu at my kindergarten when I was young.
From Kindergarten?
Is it good enough to be called specialty?
Excuse me,
just don't try to do anything special next time.
Stop making jokes, it's not funny!
Don't try to make jokes out of her speciality.
I mean don't do anything special.
Goodness.
They came out as Gapdol and Gapsun.
There's a saying, "husband and wife are alike".
Why don't we invite Gapdol...
for a little gugak session?
He will dance with the mask on...
whilst Gapsun plays janggu.
No, not again!
Don't let her play! Seriously.
They've already rehearsed.
They've tried hard.
Let us see Gapdol's dance.
Put your hands together for them!
(People look forward to his dance.)
(He bows gently.)
(Whenever you are ready)
(Gapdol dances gracefully.)
- He's good. - He's got what it takes.
(But then!)
I know.
(She has a problem with janggu.)
He's like a professional dancer.
(He manages to follow the beat.)
He is really good.
(He tries to keep the beat.)
She is playing faster!
It keeps on getting faster...
and faster!
(What?)
(He suddenly became a cheerleader.)
The beat is really fast!
(What are you doing?)
(He stops dancing.)
Gapdol is upset.
Gapsun made a mistake.
I've noticed just now...
(He has a clue about Gapsun.)
But she's a little bit taller than the girl I am thinking.
She is quite tall, too.
- No, she's not. - I think her name goes by JYR.
- JYR? - That's right.
Nobody will know who's JYR.
Who's that?
Her name is Jang Young Ran.
(Why is Seong Ju laughing?)
- Jang Young Ran? - It's her.
(Jang Young Ran is a VJ as well as a singer.)
(She has a special power...)
(to make viewers go to another channel.)
- She's Jang Young Ran? - Yes.
Let me wrap this up for you.
- Speak, Yoon Seok. - I'll tell you what.
A tall girl with a sense of humour...
who's not very young...
I guess it's a girl who didn't show up today.
- It's Kim Jung Min. - Kim Jung Min?
That makes so much sense!
It has to be Kim Jung Min!
- She did't sit here today. - You are right.
Yoon Seok, you are so right!
It's Kim Jung Min!
The only girl we may take for Young Ran is Jung Min.
- But she can't sing at all. - She couldn't join us today...
because she has another schedule.
Trust me, she can't sing.
I'll announce the result...
of Round One's first match.
I wonder what awaits the newlyweds?
Let's find out the winner!
(The winner will be revealed now!)
(A girl with a beautiful voice)
(Is Gapsun going to be the winner?)
(Or will Gapdol,)
(the man with groove win?)
The first masked singer...
who's going to make it to Round Two...
is...
Who do you think the winner is?
- The winner is... - The winner is?
- It's Gapsun. - No, it's Gapdol.
It is Gapdol.
It's Gapsun!
(Everyone makes different guess.)
I have no idea.
Who's the winner?
Gapdol won!
(Everybody hails for Gapdol.)
(It's Gapdol who won.)
Gapdol!
I stood up for him.
Gapdol beat Gapsun...
and made it to Round Two.
- It was 53 to 46. - It was a close-run.
It was a close-run.
It was so close.
You will now have to get ready...
for Round Two.
Congratulations!
(We will find out about Gapsun in a second!)
By seven votes,
Gapdol became a winner.
(Gapdol seems to be relieved.)
As the genre I chose is my favourite,
I'll show you everything I've got.
Were you satisfied or hurt by what the panellists have said?
Well...
I felt that I have lived in a wrong way.
In a wrong way? Let's see why she thinks like this.
She will sing a song that...
she prepared for the next round...
as she takes her mask off.
Please give her a big hand!
(She will take the mask off soon.)
I think she is a trot singer.
I think it's Lee Soon Jeong, a daughter of Kim Soo Hee.
I think she's married.
I guess she is about my age.
I think it's Jang Young Ran.
I believe it's Kim Jung Min.
You'll regret this.
She said you will regret.
("Password 486" Youn Ha)
(She dances adorably.)
She's a singer!
(She sounds different from Round One.)
Gosh, she's a singer!
(Her voice isn't jazzy anymore.)
(Her voice is clear and powerful.)
(She sings really well!)
(Who is it?)
(She's still got her charm.)
(Who is this lovely girl?)
Now, Gapsun, would you please...
take the mask off and show your face?
(Who is she?)
(She flips her hair.)
(Is she a well-known celebrity?)
She is...
Who is she? Is she a singer.
She's got a short hair!
(What's going on?)
She is...
(Gapsun is...)
She is Lizzy from After School and Orange Caramel!
(I can't believe it's Lizzy!)
(He said she sounds old.)
(He said she has rough hands.)
Oh my.
(He thought she's Jang Young Ran.)
(She thought Gapsun would be in her age.)
(It wasn't Kim Jung Min.)
It's Lizzy!
(The whimsical and lively girl turns out...)
(to be a pretty idol singer, Lizzy!)
(Shocked)
(She is amazing.)
(She is good.)
(Acting cute)
(Gapsun is a bright charming girl, Lizzy!)
She is Lizzy.
- Gapsun is Lizzy from... - She is Lizzy.
After School and Orange Caramel.
- Hello. - Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello, I'm Lizzy from After School...
and Orange Caramel.
(She is a member of After School, a seven-member group...)
(and its unit group, Orange Caramel.)
(She's all over the place including TV drama series and variety shows.)
(She is even a trot singer!)
(She is a girl with diverse charms...)
(who tries to change her image all the time.)
There was a great diversity of opinion concerning her identity.
We should have figured out...
her good sense of humour for an entertainment show.
When I heard her song, I felt like...
she saved my life and even Korea Singers Association.
- Are you sure? - She is so good.
And she is pretty.
- Is she a member of Association? - She's not registered.
No, I am registered and I even voted for you.
I'd be the only idol singer who actually went to vote.
- How can't you remember her? - She even voted for you.
She's become a special member now.
- I promise. - Does she have any benefits?
I will pay her annual fee.
You said she would not be a singer.
Yoo Hyun Sang even said that she had rough hands...
even though he couldn't see her hands.
- He said she was a housewife. - She is just pretty.
A great daughter like her should be a trot singer since she is amazing.
Is she your daughter or what?
I want to adopt her.
Lizzy said that she wanted her grandparents...
to watch her in King of Mask Singer on the holiday.
Yes, I don't get to see them very often.
I just call them. I know I am too lazy.
I feel sorry for them as I don't visit them very often.
- Where are they now? - Daeyeon-dong, Busan.
- I see. They are in Busan. - Yes.
Say hello to them.
Ms Lee Hwa Ok and Mr Bae Kwang Yong.
Grandpa, Grandma, I miss you.
Okay. Please give her a warm round of applause.
(They are impressed by this nice granddaughter.)
She is an idol singer who loves trot songs.
I think Lizzy showed her infinite potentials today.
Please give her a round of applause again.
(We look forward to seeing you on the stage more often.)
(Lizzy leaves the stage quickly as if she's embarrassed.)
I'm sad that it is over already.
I'm not sure how long I will remain as an idol singer.
I guess it won't be that long.
So I thought I should build up my ability...
as a singer for the future.
I wanted to show people that I'm a singer.
That's why I decided to come here.
I wanted to show the new sides of me.
(We will cheer for your perpetual challenge.)
In the first match of Round One,
Gapdol Getting Married defeated Lizzy...
and advances to Round Two.
This is another trot duet song.
The second match of Round One begins.
(The second match of Round One)
The second match of Round One.
I will knock everyone down with my voice.
Go Big or Go Home!
- He must be good. - I'm excited.
(Let's play yut!)
- What? Are they yut sticks? - He's bringing yut sticks.
(The bodyguards are carrying yut sticks for him.)
I have the card for King of Mask Singer in my hand!
Ace in Wonderland!
(An ace never rushes.)
(What's taking him so long?)
Ace looks scary.
Ace looks charismatic.
(At the moment!)
(Struggling)
(Throwing)
(I want Mo!)
(It is Geol.)
It is Geol! Oh, it's yut.
(He cheats to make it yut.)
(They look suspicious!)
(It is a collaboration...)
(of Korean Traditional game and a foreign game.)
("At Any Time" by Na Hun A)
It's "At Any Time"!
("At Any Time" by Na Hun A)
(The sound of saxophone makes them dance automatically.)
(This is nice.)
(All men and women of all ages would like this song.)
(How would these two suspicious men sing this song?)
(Is he mimicking Na Hun A's voice?)
(He has relatively softer voice.)
(Why does he lay his hand on his waist?)
They are good!
(He sings the song shaking his shoulders.)
He did this.
(He sings the song shaking his shoulders.)
He cares about his gesture a lot.
(He looks even more suspicious.)
(This is exciting.)
(Would they be able to get a clue to their identity in the second verse?)
(He is good at controlling the tempo.)
(And he controls the vibrato with his shoulders.)
(He exaggerates his gestures...)
(singing with a thick voice as if he is drunk.)
(But they finish the song with a beautiful harmony.)
(It was an elusive performance of two suspicious masked singers.)
It was nice. It was exciting.
- This is so hard. - It is hard.
It is hard to guess when they sing a trot song. Really hard.
The second match of Round Two is over.
Amongst these two trot singers,
whose voice did you like better?
Number one is Go Big or Go Home...
and number two is Ace in Wonderland.
Who will go to Round Two amongst them?
Is it yut or a card?
All votes are in.
Please say hello to the viewers.
What is so important in life? I'm Go Big or Go Home.
He dresses like a pungmul band.
Hello.
I'm Ace...
in Wonderland.
He sounds somewhat cheesy.
I'm sure the writers of this programme told them to do it.
It seems he has never been in an entertainment show before.
Are you talking about Ace?
And I'll add some comments on his singing.
In fact, you can't sing Na Hun A's song without mimicking his voice.
Even if you are a great singer, you can't sing...
his song without mimicking his singing techniques.
(Na Hun A has got his own voice colour.)
(There is no other way to sing his song properly.)
- I see. - So they imitated his voice.
I think Go Big or Go Home is an idol singer.
He is not that good at singing a trot song.
I can't say his performance was perfect...
but it is clear that he is a good singer.
Meanwhile, Ace was good at mimicking Na Hun A's voice.
I don't think he is an entertainer, but he is good at vocal mimicry.
If he was an entertainer,
he would have looked more natural...
when he introduced himself earlier.
- He looked somewhat weird. - Okay.
You are saying he is neither a singer nor an entertainer.
Then what is his job?
I think he is...
a host of events and festivals.
He also looks like a comedian.
Did he just point a finger at me?
Who do you think you are pointing at?
He looks upset.
How can you be so rude?
Please stop, both of you.
I'm the president of Korea Singers Association.
- Don't point your finger at me. - Calm down.
He is genuinely angry.
- The masked singer was offended. - He is genuinely angry.
You won't find more work in the industry with that attitude.
(He needs sugar.)
Heung Kook, eat a cookie.
I have low blood sugar.
I get that he was only trying to be funny.
- Yes. You need to be understanding. - And...
- Go Big or Go Home... - Tell us what he does for a living.
- He is the MC of events. - He specialises in events?
So who is he?
How would I know that?
I have said enough.
So he seems like the MC of events.
That's right. He is in that profession.
Go Big or Go Home isn't a professional singer.
He seems to be an actor or an entertainer...
who likes music...
and often sings at a karaoke.
So both of them aren't members of Korea Singers Association.
No, they aren't.
I believe...
Stop pointing your finger at me.
(Peace didn't last long.)
- Who do you think you are? - Please calm down.
That's exactly what we need to figure out.
You figure it out!
The president of Korea Singers Association...
said that these masked singers aren't real singers.
Dong Woon, what do you think? Is any one of them an idol singer?
It's a hard question.
Go Big or Go Home seems to be nervous.
So my guess is that he either isn't used to a stage...
or hasn't been on one for a long time.
- He hasn't been on the stage. - No.
- I thought Ace was a singer. - Okay.
But now I think he isn't.
- Why did you change your mind? - He sang like a singer,
but not many people would dare to anger Heung Kook.
I'm nervous around him, too.
He has to be someone who isn't a part of the association.
He is brave because he isn't a part of the association.
Tell Doo Joon and Gi Kwang of BEAST...
(Why did he mention those two who might be having dinner now?)
to get rid of him.
Get rid of him? What are you talking about?
- What are you saying? - Are they members of a gang?
Are they hitmen or something?
Young Seok.
How did you like their stage?
Go Big or Go Home...
definitely goes big in terms of singing skills.
- He has the basic skills... - Right.
and can alternate between chest voice and falsetto.
He is very flexible with his voice.
I think he is a very talented singer.
As for Ace,
there are musical symbols on the music sheet...
that tell you when to sing strongly or softly.
It seemed like he followed those instructions strictly.
(Staccato)
(Tempo rubato)
(He freely manipulated the notes.)
Since he followed the instructions to the letter,
the song sounded quite stiff which doesn't sound like trot.
But his singing had a flare.
It was fun and excited.
It seemed like he knew exactly how he should sing the song.
You think he had a proper musical training.
I sense that he trained hard and pondered over this song.
Young Seok's opinion is contrary to Heung Kook's.
I apologise on his behalf. I love him as a friend,
but he should stay quiet when it comes to trot music.
- You want him to keep quiet. - That's right.
He's saying he's better than him at trot.
Let's hear from the expert of vocal chords, Hyun Cheol.
How Ace imitated Na Hun A tells us that he isn't a singer.
If he were a singer, he would have given the song his own twist.
A singer wouldn't have imitated Na Hun A.
And his vibration isn't steady, either.
I think Ace could be someone Heung Kook recognises very well...
without the mask.
- As for Go Big or Go Home, - Okay.
- I'm certain he is a singer. - You think he is a singer.
He has strong vocal chords.
Compared to Ace, he can hit much higher notes.
He has higher vocal range.
The expert of vocal chords says that he has exceptional vocal chords.
But the president of the association thinks he isn't a singer.
I feel like I'm in a hidden camera prank.
- I'm so confused. - Why?
When I watched King of Mask Singer at home,
I always thought it was a sophisticated show.
So I can't believe someone like Ace was allowed to join the show.
Stop it. Don't take everything so personally.
I'm just saying what's on my mind.
(The doctor is dispatched!)
- Excuse me. - Stop feeding me cookies!
Heung Kook.
I just ate one!
Have another one.
Heung Kook.
We were talking about Go Big or Go Home.
We weren't talking about Ace.
Many deductions were made.
Because Go Big or Go Home is nervous,
he is holding his hands together.
He listed dance as one of his special talents.
He wrote that he specialises in Feel Dance.
That's his special talent. Would you show us your Feel Dance?
- Feel Dance... - Okay.
isn't a dance you enjoy with your eyes.
- Enjoy with your hearts. - We must enjoy it with our hearts.
- That's why it's called Feel Dance. - All right.
So would you show us the dance?
- Yes. - All right.
Please enjoy his dance with your hearts.
Let's see the dance. Give us the music.
(Feel Dance is revealed.)
(He opens up his heart.)
(Twitching)
(Is he riding a horse?)
(He turns 360 degrees.)
(This is wrong.)
(Doing his best)
(The panellists look so sad and confused.)
(I'm having so much fun.)
(Dizzy)
(He finishes the dance looking like a lost man.)
(Why do we feel so embarrassed?)
Okay. The dance was desultory.
Was that the Feel Dance?
I hope you enjoyed it with your heart.
His position is that Feel Dance is impressive...
if you enjoy it with your heart.
Ace,
- what is your talent? - I will show you a dance.
It's a dance battle.
That's right.
I will dance to a song by the best artist on Billboard Chart,
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".
- "Billie Jean". - That's right.
(He was the emperor of pop music and the founder of modern dance.)
(Ace will attempt Michael Jackson's dance.)
(You must be equipped with healthy joints for this dance.)
(Will he be able to pull off the moonwalk?)
Can you do the dance? You must be very flexible.
- Yes. - All right.
This is Michael Jackson's dance.
(They look the same.)
(In 2016, we witness the legendary dance again.)
Give us the music.
(In 2016, we witness the legendary dance again.)
(He works his hips well.)
(He makes the whole world go in a frenzy again.)
(Following the beat)
(Pointing)
(Is he a parking assistant?)
(Red car, park here.)
(Gliding)
(My goodness)
(He makes it unrecognisable from the original moonwalk.)
(Wow)
(Flapping)
- I know who he is. - All right.
I know who he is.
- I know who he is. - Who is he?
I know it. Can I say it?
- Can I say it? - Go ahead.
- Who is he? - Did his dance reveal himself?
- I know who he is. - Tell us who he is.
- Is he older than me? - No, he is younger.
And he acted so rudely?
But he is like your friend.
- Who is he? - Gu Ra.
- Say the first letter of his name. - Ace?
I'll tell you the middle letter of his initial.
- The middle letter? - The middle letter.
- B. - B? All right.
- B. - Did Gu Ra guess correctly?
You will find out once his identity has been revealed.
I will now announce the result of the second match of Round One.
Will the winner be Go Big or Go Home or Ace?
The winner will be revealed now.
(Even a trot song can't hide his melodious voice.)
(He showed how relaxed he was with a shoulder dance.)
(Masked singer with a steady voice, Go Big or Go Home)
(He made the song enchanting like Na Hun A.)
(It felt like a song enjoyed over drinks.)
(Did Ace imitate Na Hun A on purpose?)
Who will move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
- Go Big or Go Home. - Ace.
Ace!
(Which masked singer has a voice the audience wants to hear again?)
Will it be Go Big or Go Home or Ace?
The winner is...
Go Big or Go Home!
(Go Big or Go Home won.)
Go Big or Go Home won.
(Go Big or Go Home went big!)
(Everyone cheers like they just won the match.)
(That's right.)
Go Big or Go Home won.
Against Ace,
Go Big or Go Home won the match.
The score was 73 to 26.
With a landslide victory,
- Go Big or Go Home won. - Heung Kook loves it.
Seong Ju, Heung Kook is so happy that Ace lost.
(Sulky)
(The winner goes backstage.)
Thank you.
By the way, some of the panellists are quite sharp.
Who will be this singer?
Kim Heung Kook wanted to eliminate him from this competition.
Who will be Ace?
Let's listen to his song he prepared for the next round.
Wait, wait.
Is there any way I don't see his face?
Don't you want to see his face?
- No. - I'll tell you something.
- Go on. - I also don't want to see his face.
But you have to see each other.
- He is playing with me. - Now, let's listen to...
his solo song that he prepared for the next round.
And we'll see who he is.
Please give him a big hand!
(Who will be Ace?)
He is good at impersonating Na Hun A.
I don't think he is an entertainer.
He may not be a singer.
He is interesting and charming.
He knows how to sing this song.
Is he older or younger than me?
He is a little younger than you.
Who is he then?
("Ddaeng Bul" by Kang Jin)
Wow, it's "Ddaeng Bul".
(The solo song is also a trot song.)
(He comfortably rides the rhythm.)
(He is good.)
He has different voices.
(His singing is still delightful and charming.)
- Ddaeng Bul! - Ddaeng Bul!
(It's like his concert.)
- Ddaeng Bul! - Ddaeng Bul!
(Ace gives us a great pleasure as a holiday gift.)
Now, please remove your mask...
and show us who you are!
(Who will be Ace in Wonderland?)
(The audience is shocked.)
This is...
- I don't want to see him. - Look!
Come on. Look who he is!
This is...
(Gosh, I don't want to see him.)
(He stands up and turns his back.)
I won't see.
Lee Bong Won, who's been a comedian for 33 years!
(Unbelievable!)
(Nobody guessed it would be him.)
- Is he really Lee Bong Won? - Yes, Lee Bong Won.
(His appearance alone makes people laugh.)
- Who is he? - It's Bong Won.
- Who is he? - He is Lee Bong Won.
(His anger erupts.)
Go away!
He's Comedian Lee Bong Won.
(You are the best.)
(Men and women of all ages go wild.)
(He leaps.)
(His stage manner is that of a professional singer.)
- Ddaeng Bul! - Ddaeng Bul!
(One more time!)
- Ddaeng Bul! - Ddaeng Bul!
(He sings pretty well.)
(Wow!)
(Even Heung Kook acknowledges his performance.)
(He poses like "The Terminator" as the finish.)
- Wow, Lee Bong Won! - All right.
(His performance was a gift for all family members.)
Ace in Wonderland...
is Lee Bong Won.
I didn't want to see his face, but I did.
- Hey, you. - What?
What are you saying?
If it weren't for your wife...
So what?
Is it because you're the president of Korean Singers Association?
Don't be rude to me.
The viewers are watching you.
Please introduce yourself to the viewers.
All right. Happy New Year, everyone!
I wish you all happy and healthy this year.
(He led the best comedy programme.)
I will knock him dead immediately.
My nickname is Bruce Lee. Do you get it?
- I'll beat him. - Stop it.
(He was a member of the Black Boys.)
(He played an active part in many programmes.)
We are Black Boys.
The husband of Park Mi Sun, he's Lee Bong Wong.
(He received a number of comedy awards.)
How do you feel now?
Look, His wife takes care of him.
(Lee Bong Won was one of the most popular comedians in 80s and 90s.)
Lee Bong Won, how do you feel?
Thank for for coming to my wedding ceremony. Oh, my mistake.
- I thought I'd open an agency... - And?
and gather actors and actresses.
I was about to make an adult sitcom.
(He wanted to make an adult sitcom online.)
- What was the title? - "Perverts".
(The title is "Perverts".)
I opened a private academy.
We had more teachers than students.
(He failed a number of businesses.)
(But he didn't get intimidated at all.)
(He always tries new things with a joyful mind.)
(He took his courage to appear on King of Mask Singer.)
The young generations...
might not know who he is.
But they know that I'm the husband of Park Mi Sun.
Yes. People know that you're Park Mi Sun's husband.
Are you still living like that?
You should stand on your own feet.
Mind your own business!
How dare you!
- Please, you two... - Please stop.
Please calm down.
These two keep bickering.
- Kim Seong Ju. - Go on.
Many young people might get them wrong.
They might wonder why they fight and ruin festivity.
What they are doing is actually...
a kind of traditional comedy, a comic talk.
They are actually very close to each other.
Heung Kook and Bong Won's wife co-hosted a radio show.
Park Mi Sun covered all Heung Kook's blunders.
There have been many interesting incidents...
about his mistakes.
Park Mi Sun came to rescue him whenever he made a mistake.
- She is Bong Won's wife. - She did a good job.
It's no doubt they are very close.
Lee Bong Won is a comedian...
who marked an era in the history of Korean comedy.
As you know,
he used rapping for his comedy...
for the first time in Korea.
- He tried musical comedy. - That's right.
- It was in 1986. - He made a team "Black Boys".
He is also the first one that parodied music videos in Korea.
His music video parodies inspired me...
- to make "Hurricane Blue". - That's right.
All right.
(Lee Bong Won significantly influenced Korean comedy scene.)
And these days,
he is rising again...
as one of the hot comedians.
- People imitate my comedy suddenly. - Yes.
Most importantly, they don't know it's my comedy.
- I see. - "Glad to see you."
That line appeared in the drama, "Reply 1988".
- That line was originally... - It's the water-seller's line.
from Lee Bong Won's comedy.
Hey, Mr Lee.
Hey, Mr Jo.
This is truly...
- glad to see you. You are old now. - glad to see you. You are old now.
- Oh my gosh. - You look older.
- He used it in his play. - That's right.
The panellists commented on your singing a while ago.
And I was very surprised...
when Young Seok said he was sure...
that he prepared this song very hard.
He said that.
And what I heard is...
he'd been practising these two songs...
"At Any Time" and "Ddaeng Bul" since last November.
Don't find me again
- Was that good? - Yes.
Don't find me again
(His singing significantly improved at the last practice.)
(That's why he looked comfortable on stage.)
He is here today after three months of practice.
This means I'm really bad at singing.
No, your "Ddaeng Bul" was excellent.
- Yes. - I don't want to discourage him...
but is that really what you practised for three months?
Hey, look!
You got 60 points when you sang your own song at a karaoke.
- Did he get 60 points? - He gets 45 at times.
- His song "Swallowtail"? - Yes, "Swallowtail".
His "1959 Wangsimni" got 47 points.
I got 89 points on the song.
(What a festivity!)
- You got higher points than him. - I did.
- You two have been bickering. - Yes.
Will you show us your old comedy with him?
Heung Kook will play your partner. How about that?
Hey, can you do that?
Hey, Mr Kim.
Hey, Mr Lee.
- Glad to see you. Glad to see you. - Glad to see you. Glad to see you.
(Thumbs up!)
- Thank you. - Well done.
(Thank you for the hard work you've made for three months.)
(He looks cheerful as always.)
I don't like giving up without a try because I might fail.
I just have to keep trying things.
I don't sleep more than 4 or 5 hours.
I think sleeping is a waste of time.
(He is still young at heart.)
It doesn't matter what I do. I have to keep moving.
And this year, I have a lot on my list.
I'm into cooking lately,
so I might go for a certificate in culinary arts.
Anything that doesn't cost much...
might worth a try.
Acting, too. I would like to try acting in dramas or films someday.
(We support your challenge!)
I want to try as much as possible.
Go Big or Go Home beat Lee Bong Won and made it to Round Two.
After the show, please vote for...
this week's King of Mask Singer.
We look forward to your participation.
In Round One, we've had the duet song matches...
under the theme of trot music.
Now, the third match begins!
(Third match of Round One)
It's the third match of Round One.
Trot wave coming out of the window,
it's I Am Watching You.
I don't need to say a word.
Please watch me.
(She is charismatic.)
(She is scary but fabulous.)
- Her mask is so majestic. - She must be great.
Her rival has...
a splendid voice.
Lantern of Love.
(Here I come!)
(I'll set you on fire!)
(A burning fire)
(She walks in gracefully.)
- Gosh. - She's sexy.
(Lantern of Love takes her gown off.)
(People are surprised by the outfit.)
(Everybody stares at her sexy dress.)
(Gu Ra picks up his telescope.)
He's picking up the telescope.
No, I'm just taking a close look.
(Happy New Year)
I Am Watching You looks like my wife.
(He thinks I Am Watching You resembles his wife.)
(Two masked singers capture panellists' eyes.)
(Will they capture their ears too?)
("Secret Love" by Kim Ji Ae)
Isn't she Lee Ae Ran?
(She has a soulful voice.)
(It's jazzy but classy.)
Gosh, what's this?
(She has a sexy and husky voice.)
Yes!
(It's a voice that melts men's hearts.)
(He shakes his head.)
(Her stylish vibe stands out.)
Isn't she the one who sang the song about a snake?
(Is she a trot singer Kim Hye Yeon?)
(They don't have a clue.)
Both of them are trot singers!
(House Band)
(He pays full attention.)
(Although their voices have different charms,)
(their voices fit with each other's well.)
(Their song makes people dance.)
(Two charming masked singers' song...)
(has deeply moved all the panellists.)
- That was good. - They both sing really well.
They sound very mellow.
- They sound so familiar. - I think so, too.
- I know who they are. - Really?
- I think I know, too. - Both of them.
It's the third match of Round One.
These two female singers...
have extraordinary singing styles of trot.
Vote for the voice that you want to hear once more!
Please press your button right now!
Who will make it to Round Two?
All votes are in.
Would I Am Watching You say hi to the audience first?
Hello,
I'm I Am Watching You. Nice to meet you.
She said hello to all of you...
with a modest voice.
Hello, I'm Lantern of Love.
Her voice is so cute.
Now that they all said hi,
what do you think of them, Mr President?
He has no idea.
- He has no idea. - I Watch You, she has...
- a voice like... - It's I Am Watching You.
They are all same to me.
- It's I Am Watching You. - Yes, her voice is...
so charming. I like her voice a lot.
But I don't think she's a singer.
- You don't think she's a singer? - Yes, she might be an actress.
But she knows the drill.
I think Lantern of Love is young,
and not a singer, either.
She is a dancer or a cheerleader,
who happened to come up with this song.
Can you analyse her vocal skills?
This is all I thought.
He thinks they are not...
registered under his association.
The one who always welcomes female guests...
Young Seok, what do you think?
As they are in pink,
I imagined their voices to be sweet.
But their voices...
are rough and husky, so that was a shock.
Also, I Am Watching You has a mature and rich voice.
I think that's why she sings sonorously...
and never goes out of tune.
Lantern of Love, on the other hand,
has bubbly and rhythmical voice.
I guess although they have different styles,
they might be in a teacher-student relation.
So you believe they have the same profession?
I think they are singers judging by how...
they manage to sing well like that.
But the president insists that they aren't singers.
- I believe they are singers. - Okay.
You disagreed with the president from the start.
I see that he and I don't match at all.
So you stand by your opinion.
What do you have to say Kim Hyung Seok?
I think that I Am Watching You is an actress.
- But... - Yes.
She has middle-pitched strong voice.
Also, her powerful vocal tells me...
that she's better at Gugak than trot.
- He's got a point. - She must have studied Gugak.
I figured so because her vocal style resembles...
that of Gugak significantly.
(Gugak style singing)
(Her strong foundations in gugak was seen whilst she was singing.)
Why do you think she's not a professional singer?
Because her techniques such as breathing and dynamics...
need to be worked on more.
- You think she wasn't professional. - All right.
Lantern of Love has a soft voice...
and it's perfect for trot.
Trot is a very difficult genre.
It requires subtle techniques and skills to sing this song.
And she was good at it.
I'm sure she is a singer who is good at singing a trot song.
The song went well...
with the colours of their dresses.
Their dresses look somewhat...
delicate and pleasant.
- Hyun Cheol. - Yes.
Did you eat yukgaejang before coming here?
What? Yukgaejang?
His comment reminds me of yukgaejang.
What are you talking about?
It has nothing to do with food.
Are you beginning slowdown?
He looks sleepy, though.
Are you going home or what?
He ate the cookies as much as he wanted.
It is time to go home.
Please bring him more cookies.
Lantern of Love looks young.
In fact, she and I are the same age.
- Really? - Yes.
I sensed that...
she is a bit old.
All the masked singers came onto the stage at the beginning.
And she spun round once.
But she failed to spin round at once.
She couldn't spin round in her spot.
So I left a memo.
She must be old.
Her sense of balance is not good.
And when they made a deep bow, she couldn't flop down on the ground.
When you get old, you will lose the sense of balance basically.
So I'm saying she is a trot singer...
and she has her hit song...
which is related to an animal.
Related to an animal?
That's exactly what I think.
I see.
Yun Hwa, do you agree with him?
I think exactly the same.
He says she is related to an animal.
I got goose bumps.
Because Lantern of Love says...
she is good at imitating the sounds of animals.
What should we do?
- She got caught. - I knew it.
Gu Ra, you've got animal instinct.
And Young Seok said they are senior and junior singers.
Surprisingly, I Am Watching You said...
she can also imitate the sound of animals.
Is she the one in your mind?
Let's listen to her voice without voice modulation.
First, it is the sound of woodpecker.
It is a clumsy woodpecker, though.
Let's hear it.
(Making a weird sound)
(What is going on?)
(Making a weird sound)
It seems the woodpecker's voice has broken.
- It is not a woodpecker. - It's like the character.
One more. She can make the sound of a duck which is like a pig.
- She's inventive. - Very distinctive.
She is creative.
A duck which is like a pig.
(Quack)
(Laughing)
(It is neither a duck nor a pig.)
This is too much.
It was a duck like a pig.
A duck which cries like a pig.
And it is Lantern of Love's turn.
She will imitate the sound of a cheerful woodpecker.
Please show us.
(Here comes the woodpecker!)
(Funny sound)
She is good at this.
It was not a woodpecker earlier, but this is.
Heung Kook seems to like it.
And next.
She can imitate the sound of a seal.
She can imitate the sound of a seal which is upset.
Please show us!
(barking)
(A seal with a grudge)
That's it.
It is amazing.
The seal sounds upset.
A seal with a grudge.
The last one is...
a singing pig. Please show us.
Up and down
(What is that?)
She's funny.
She's good.
Isn't it innovative?
It's curious who they are.
It is time to reveal the winner of this match.
It is neck and neck.
(I Am Watching You is elegant and mature.)
(Meanwhile, Lantern of Love has a lilting voice.)
(The two women showed the quintessence of a trot song.)
It was the match between two female masked singers.
Who is the third winner?
The winner is...
It is so close.
I'm curious.
Who is the winner?
(Both of them deserve to win this match.)
(Who is it?)
Both of them deserve to win this match of a trot song.
Amongst female masked singers, the winner is...
The winner is...
(Lantern of Love wins.)
Lantern of Love wins.
(There are mingled feelings of joy and sorrow.)
She lost?
- Gosh. - Light up the lantern!
Lantern of Love won!
Lantern of Love wins.
She defeats I Am Watching You by 41 to 58.
Lantern of Love wins by the margin of 17 votes.
Lantern of Love, please get ready for the next round.
Please give her a round of applause.
(Lantern of Love leaves the stage modestly.)
(Restless)
I won! I can do it!
Who on earth is she?
She will reveal her identity whilst singing a solo.
Please give her a round of applause.
They are different, but it seems they are a teacher and a student.
I think she studied gugak.
(Who is this whimsical girl?)
("Toy Soldiers" by Park Kang Sung)
Wow!
(Jaw-dropping)
(She sounds even more emotional than when she sang a duet.)
(Who is she?)
(Her rich voice even shows the profundity of life.)
She is amazing.
(It delivers the painful feeling of love.)
(She is a woman with sensibility.)
I Am Watching You,
please take off your mask and reveal your identity.
(Wow!)
(Oh my gosh!)
Who is she?
I got goose bumps.
She is...
an actress, Yang Keum Seok!
She's Yang Keun Seok!
(They all stand up as they see her face.)
She is Yang Keun Seok!
(She is so popular amongst the panellists.)
She is Yang Keun Seok!
(They didn't know she was so good at singing.)
I can't believe this.
(Bowing)
(She is a graceful actress, Yang Keum Seok.)
(She looks totally different from how she looked in dramas.)
(Admiring)
(It's nice to see you here, Yang Geum Seok!)
(Kiss)
All right.
I Am Watching You was Yang Geum Seok.
Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
I'm Actress Yang Geum Seok.
- All right. - Hello.
(Actress Yang Geum Seok is here at King of Mask Singers!)
(She is a terrific actress appearing in dramas with a variety of genres.)
(An elegant and charismatic actress)
(She is a vocalist who participated in a drama soundtrack.)
I'm so happy to see her.
She is my favourite actress.
I see.
We used to drink together, but we are too busy these days.
Both of you have busy schedules.
She is an amazing person.
You voted for her, right?
- Of course I did. - Okay.
She shouldn't have lost.
You must have a voice you like very much.
- She has a charming voice. - Geum Seok...
is well-known as an actress.
Is there a stereotype...
you wanted to get rid of by performing on the show today?
The characters I play in dramas...
- are often assertive and haughty. - That's right.
- I often play a rich woman. - That's right.
Because of that,
people think I'm like that in real life.
People don't approach me...
because they think I might be unsociable.
People often get uncomfortable when they need to speak to me.
But I'm not like that. Like Heung Kook has said,
I'm down-to-earth and enjoy hanging out with the others.
Anyone who befriends Heung Kook is a very sociable person.
Young Seok...
guessed her as a singer.
A voice like hers is rare.
Even amongst actors and singers,
only a handful of people have such a low and charming voice.
She is a beautiful actress...
- men of my generation adore. - That's right.
Thank you.
Even if you were haughty, your beauty would make it work.
My goodness.
I was very impressed with the panellists.
Someone guessed that she has majored in gugak,
which surprised me very much.
Geum Seok has been trained in the folk song of Gyeonggi Province,
which is listed as the Intangible Cultural Property of Korea.
She is very knowledgeable...
when it comes to the folk song of Gyeonggi Province.
- I studied it from1996. - Okay.
And I majored in it five years ago.
That's how I learned the song.
I see. In that case, would you please sing us...
- a bit of the song? - No.
- I really can't. - You learned the song thoroughly.
(A round of applause will help her overcome shyness.)
Please sing us a bit.
I'm here, I'm here
I stand on a foreign land far away from home
I'm here
Has the wind carried me?
Has the cloud picked me up?
All right.
(The enchanting melody impresses everyone.)
Because of her roles in dramas,
people mistakenly think that she must be haughty and difficult.
Yang Geum Seok visited the show to break down the stereotypes...
and gave us a nice and entertaining stage.
Please give her a round of applause.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you. Take care.
(We hope to see more of her charms in the future.)
(Taking light steps)
Don't film me.
I look weird. My hair has gone limp.
The show was so thrilling.
My heart feels lighter now that I have been eliminated.
When I took off the mask...
and turned around, the crowd cheered.
That was very fun.
Thanks to the show, I felt nervousness in a long time.
It was a good experience and I learned a lot about music.
Singing styles of gugak become apparent when I sing.
I tried very hard to hide that.
I thought I was successful,
but the panellists could hear it.
The panellists are incredibly talented.
I was impressed.
Music makes me feel alive.
I'm happy when I sing.
Lantern of Love beat Yang Geum Seok...
and moved on to Round Two.
It's the fourth match of Round One.
His performance will bring good lucks in 2016.
Hit the Jackpot!
(Hit the Jackpot)
(He marches down the hall like a king.)
Hit the Jackpot!
Everyone, I will hit the jackpot with my voice.
(It's Hit the Jackpot.)
(He is very popular.)
My goodness.
I can tell that his performance will be like a jackpot.
He seems to be familiar with the stage.
Opposing him...
is a beggar who has visited the show to sing.
Beggar from Last Year!
(Beggar from Last Year)
I will have fun at the party.
Hurrah!
(Beggar is wearing a flower on his hair.)
(He is my type.)
Beggar is relaxed, too.
He really seems like a handsome beggar.
(It's a nerve-wracking meeting.)
(Come over here.)
(Do you want 1 dollar or 10 dollars?)
(I would like 10 dollars.)
(He takes off his gown.)
Jackpot has an out-toed gait.
He stands like Yoon Jung Soo.
Beggar's outfit is amazing.
He is very tall.
(He is very tall.)
I think Beggar is an actor.
(Is Beggar an actor?)
(They make a strangely likely pair.)
(What kind of performance will Jackpot and Beggar show?)
("Ok Kyung" by Tae Jin A)
(Dancing)
(Swaying)
(The song makes everyone dance.)
(Playing the accordion)
(Following the beat)
(Expectant)
(Wow)
(He has a rich and husky voice.)
He seems like a popular singer from the past.
(He is relaxed.)
- Could he be Yook Joong Wan? - He has already been on the show.
My goodness, he has a nice voice.
(My goodness)
He is a singer.
(He incorporates vibration beautifully.)
(Who could he be?)
(The time...)
(He moves from one note to another almost artistically.)
(He conveys his emotions well.)
(His vibration is on point.)
(Yes!)
(Hurrah!)
(We are having fun.)
His voice sounds familiar.
It sounds familiar to me, too.
They are both very talented.
(I'm captivated by the song.)
(They sing the song beautifully.)
(Can he be a trot music master disguised as a beggar?)
(He is amazing.)
Your head was down
Ok Kyung
- Ok Kyung! - Ok Kyung!
(It was a humorous performance of Jackpot and Beggar.)
(They are good.)
- Wow! - Bravo!
They are great.
- That is exactly how to sing it. - They sang stably.
Who should I choose? Gosh.
It was the last trot match of Round One.
Please decide who to choose.
Please vote for the singer...
who you want to advance to Round Two.
All votes are in.
The fourth match of Round One. And it was very hard...
to choose only one of them.
Please introduce yourself to the viewers first.
Everybody, Hit the jackpot!
All right. He gave you his words of blessing...
to celebrate Lunar New Year's Day.
I'm coming here again
I'm the Beggar from Last Year.
All right. It was the greeting from Beggar from Last Year.
It seems the panellists are stirring.
Hyung Seok, he seems to be amazed by their performance.
- It was really wonderful. - I see.
Hit the Jackpot has a mellow voice.
And he pronounces softly when he sings.
He doesn't make strong pronunciations.
I think he was taught to sing like that.
I think he may be an actor but not a singer.
- You think he was taught that way. - Yes.
Beggar has great techniques.
He showed his skills exaggeratedly on purpose since it's a trot song.
- I'm sure he is a trot singer. - All right.
Yoo Hyun Sang best knows about trot music amongst the panellists.
What do you think of them?
As for Hit the Jackpot,
I think he can cover any genre.
He could sing any song very well. He has a good voice.
By the way, his voice changes a bit in the high notes.
That might be a weakness.
He is excellent when singing in low and base notes.
As for Beggar from Last Year,
He knows how to sing this song.
You have to sing this song like him as if spitting it out.
You have to shout, too.
He knows how to interpret this song well.
So I think he is a singer.
You think Beggar is a singer. But is Jackpot not a singer?
- I don't think he is one. - He thinks Jackpot is not a singer.
- Jackpot seems to be... - He's a bit worked up.
Do you want to say something?
Well...
(He sighs deeply.)
- He is not a singer. - Are you upset?
No, I understand. I think I could look like that.
He said that he thinks he could look like that.
- What do you think, Heung Kook? - What do you say?
I need to give him a piece of advice.
I'm afraid I have to reject it.
- He doesn't like you, either. - Hit the Jackpot?
You'll hit the bottom.
(You'll hit the bottom.)
He must have been preparing this word play.
You really wish me to hit the bottom on New Year holiday?
- Hit the Jackpot. - Yes?
You are not a singer, aren't you?
You can't ask him directly. You can only guess.
He is like Oh Jae Mi and Kim Jin Ho.
Oh Jae Mi and Kim Jin Ho? You think they are all comedians?
He is the type that brightens up the mood and is loved by people.
I hope you don't feel offended.
- I don't feel offended. - That's good.
Are you a singer?
(Are you a singer?)
Oh my goodness.
He's rebelling against the president of Korea Singers Association.
We emphasised he is the president of Korea Singers Association.
He asked him if he is a singer. It's a shame to the president.
What do you do then?
Could you handle the truth when I take off this mask?
- Wait a second. - He is bluffing.
He must be an entertainer considering his words and manners.
He is older than Comedian Kim Hak Do who was born in 70s.
- He is not an MC of any show. - He is incapable of being an MC?
- I know him very well. - Go on.
He used to work with me.
But you don't know who he is.
- As for Beggar, - Tell us about Beggar.
He must be a singer.
By the way, he's handing his head down.
He's not looking right at us.
He is a member of an idol group...
which is very popular and is leading the Korean wave.
He sings tastefully.
As if he really loves and misses Ok Kyung,
He can express his deep emotions.
He knows how to do that.
- He is a singer. - You think he's a singer.
He might be Lee Duk Jin, Lee Beom Hak or Shim Shin.
All of them already appeared on this show.
They were already here. How could mention only such singers?
How about Kim Tae Wook who sang "Silly Dream"?
(He is a rocker and the husband of Actress Chae Si Ra.)
- Do you mean Chae Si Ra's husband? - Yes, I mean him.
Kim Hyun Cheol, what did you think of their singing?
My opinion is in complete opposition to Heung Kook's.
Hit the Jackpot is a singer for sure.
- Is he a singer? - He is.
If he is not a singer, none of us can be called one.
I see.
His vibrations are a bit old-fashioned.
But the way he rides the rhythm makes me sure he's a singer.
What if it turns out he is not a singer?
- What could I do? - What if he turns out a singer?
- What? - What if he turns out a singer?
I will stop being on this show.
You wish.
- So you think Jackpot is a singer. - Yes, he's comfortable on stage.
So he must have much experience on stage.
- I also think Jackpot is a singer. - Okay.
Hey, Beggar.
- Don't look down on him. - Be polite to him.
Don't be rude to him.
He is a decent man.
Beggar is an actor.
He is playing as a beggar today.
From the moment he entered the stage until now,
he has been acting like a beggar.
I think he is an actor...
- who's very sensitive. - She thinks Beggar is an actor.
When it comes to the matter if one is a singer or not,
Cho Jang Hyuk seems to be quite accurate.
Do you have an answer?
I'm sure...
- that Hit the Jackpot is a singer. - Oh, I see.
- He is a singer for sure. - He's right.
He is a singer. About his breathing...
- I guess he is a mature singer. - Yes.
As for Beggar...
I think he is hiding something.
He doesn't have a thick voice, but he tried to sing in that voice.
His vocalisation is pretty great.
His breathing is also wonderful. As much as he breathes in,
he can breathe out.
- I'm sure both of them are singers. - I see.
Cho Jang Hyuk thinks both of them are certainly singers.
I think Hit the Jackpot has been...
a singer and an entertainer...
for over 10 years.
For Beggar, when I heard his voice, it made me think...
he is Lee Dong Hwi...
who was "Salamander" in "Reply 1988".
What do we have? Probably a handle.
But last time...
(Lee Dong Hwi who has deep and low voice.)
(He is the rising actor!)
I think he's Lee Dong Hwi.
These two singers held out their hands...
calling out to "Ok Kyung" at the end of the song.
If you were Ok Kyung,
whose hand would you hold?
I'll hold Beggar's hand.
She chose Beggar.
How about Nayeon? Whose hand would you hold if you were Ok Kyung?
(Hesitant)
(Nayeon, choose me.)
(Nayeon, it's me.)
(Who will she choose?)
- I'll choose Beggar too. - She also prefers Beggar.
Beggar is so happy now.
- Jackpot is not popular here. - Dong Woon, what do you think?
Do you think either of them is an idol singer?
First of all, I think Jackpot is...
Please look at him.
I didn't ask him to dance though.
In my opinion, he hasn't learned dancing.
- Really? - He hasn't learned dancing.
- He doesn't know the basics? - No.
I think he's...
a mature entertainer.
He is a mature entertainer?
The panellists guessed who these masked singers are.
Beggar has a special talent.
It's a beggar's dance.
Let's find out...
- if he is really good at dancing. - His reaction was good.
Please play the music.
(Everybody, applause.)
(He begins dancing.)
(I'm coming this way)
(I'm coming that way)
Oh yes!
(I'm getting excited.)
(He jumps...)
Way to go!
(and makes turns in the air.)
(Surprised)
(He knows how to twirl a sangmo!)
Amazing!
It's Korean traditional dance.
Great. That's enough.
- Did you see him twirl a sangmo? - He's good.
He can make some money out of dancing.
It's Hit the Jackpot's turn.
This will be the first time you ever see this.
He's going to open a bottle.
I think I remember someone who showed me that.
He will use something that you've never imagined...
to open a bottle.
Behold please.
He first wrote that he would use a spoon to begin with.
Could someone get a spoon, please?
(Here)
We've got a spoon!
It's here. Don't bother!
Thank you, Beggar.
You are very helpful.
Will this spoon work for you?
Yes, I like this spoon very much.
I guess 8 out of 10 Koreans can do this.
He says 8 out of 10 Koreans can open a bottle with a spoon.
Ready, go!
(Pop)
(The cap flew towards panellists.)
This is incredible.
He popped the bottle in a split second.
How far did the cap fly?
(Beggar collects the drink.)
I guess it flew more than 10m. A man caught the cap.
He pulled that well.
(Beggar gulps the drink.)
You shouldn't just drink!
(Beggar retreats.)
You should ask before you drink.
He's a beggar. What do you expect?
We are on a show right now.
He's hungry, let him drink.
Hit the Jackpot, what's next?
This time...
I'll use a bowl lid.
Did you say a lid?
Are you sure?
I guess 4 out of 10 Koreans can to this.
About 40 percent of Korean can do this.
Ready and go!
He's using the lid.
Shall this work?
(Ready, set and go!)
(That cap flew far.)
I think the cap flew over 10m.
He is awesome.
(He takes the drink again.)
Why can't we have a cap?
It's as if He is giving out gifts to the panellists.
He opens bottles with just a touch.
What is the next object?
Kim Seong Ju,
do you have a mobile phone?
- A mobile phone? - Yes.
I see.
My phone is expensive so handle with care.
I won't leave a scratch.
I'm sure 10 out of 10 Korean people won't do this.
(Nobody will try this.)
- They won't, not they can't. - They don't even try this.
It may break the screen.
This phone is expensive.
Please. I beg you.
I beg you.
- Will he open the bottle safely? - Here!
(Everyone pays full attention.)
Toss me!
(Everyone's holding the breath.)
(And he opened the bottle!)
Backward!
(The cap flew really far making a clear sound.)
It flew backward!
Hey, stop.
That phone is mine.
(He claims the phone.)
- This is mine! - He is unbelievable.
My gosh.
Beggar knows how it works.
Take this drink with you.
The sound was very clear.
(It's his third drink.)
Luckily, the phone is intact.
The phone is safe and sound.
Shall we do it one more time? What else?
I'll use Beggar's can.
You want to use a can!
The can is the only possession Beggar has.
Would you borrow for a while?
He gave you three drinks!
I'll give you more drinks if you borrow me the can.
He wants to use Beggar's can.
You will get it back.
He's worried about his can.
(Knock)
Is this going to work?
(Would you be careful?)
I don't think this would work.
He grabs the bottle!
He uses the can to...
This is the best ever!
I think it flew over 15m.
Would anyone try to guess their identities now?
The way he walks and talks...
reminds me of this fellow, Boom.
Boom!
(He released eight albums.)
(He has Hit the Jackpot's walk and voice.)
- Is Hit the Jackpot really Boom? - He's just like him.
- He might be him. - But...
it's been a while since I met him.
No more guessing.
I'll announce the result of the last match of Round One.
Who's the winner?
Hit the Jackpot and Beggar,
You are about to find out the winner of this match!
(He has a great singing skill.)
(His vocal was soft and smooth.)
(Husky Voice and rough respiration)
(Beggar knew how to make the song stand out.)
The winner...
who's going to Round Two...
is...
It's Beggar!
It has to be Beggar.
I hope it's Hit the Jackpot.
(Who was the singer...)
(that made your heart beat?)
The last winner is...
Beggar!
(I can't believe it's Beggar!)
I knew it!
(People who voted for Beggar hail.)
(People voted for Hit the Jackpot are disappointed.)
(Go, Beggar!)
(Congratulations!)
Beggar beat Hit the Jackpot and became a winner!
The vote count was 56 to 43.
(Thank you for your support!)
Beggar won.
Would you please get ready for the next round?
Everyone, please clap for him!
Hit the Jackpot's face will be revealed soon.
He took four cans of drinks.
(I'm excited!)
My family will be thirsty...
You can quench your thirst now.
We argued whether he's a singer or how old he is.
He is a very talented man.
He will sing a song he prepared...
as he takes off the mask.
Welcome him please!
(Who's Hit the Jackpot?)
I think he's an actor or something.
I don't think he's used to dance.
Hit the Jackpot, you are not a singer, right?
I'm positive. He is a singer.
I'm sure that he's a singer.
That's right!
He looks like a singer and an entertainer to me.
He reminds me of Boom.
("Sadness" by Ko Han Woo)
- How can't he be a singer? - He's a definitely singer.
(He calmly starts singing.)
He's good!
(People admire his song.)
- He sings really well. - He's really good.
(His voice is raw and soulful.)
(His song is straight and genuine.)
(Who is he with this wonderful voice?)
(The more we listen to him,)
(the more comforting it feels.)
Ladies and gentlemen. Hit the Jackpot...
please reveal your face!
(Who is Hit the Jackpot?)
(He slowly takes off the mask.)
(People scream in awe.)
- Why? - Who is it?
- Is it Yoon Min Soo? - Who is it?
(Hit the Jackpot is...)
He is...
Kang In of Super Junior!
(I can't believe this.)
(Oh my gosh!)
He appeared in many entertainment programmes.
(It is nice to see you!)
(They can't keep their mouth shut.)
(My heart is racing.)
(They didn't know he could be Kang In.)
(He tries his best singing the song.)
(His eyes are filled with tears.)
(People didn't know Kang In's beautiful voice before.)
(All the women are so into Kang In.)
(You are amazing, Kang In.)
(Impressed)
Hit the Jackpot is Kang In from Super Junior.
Hello. I'm Kang In.
(The representative idol group of Korea)
(Kang In of Super Junior!)
("Devil", "Sorry, Sorry", "Mamacita" and so on...)
(They have a lot of hit songs which are very catchy.)
(He is good-looking and humorous.)
I can't help but telling everything when I see people's eyes.
I don't care if you are older than me.
(He is one of the members who made the group popular.)
You better watch out.
(He is not only a singer, but also a great entertainer!)
- Kang In. - I'm sorry, Sir.
I love you.
- As Kang In started singing, - I love you, too.
Heung Kook suddenly...
- took off his sunglasses. - He tried to go home.
He watched Kang In singing with the naked eyes.
(What?)
(Is he a member of Korea Singers Association?)
What?
- You seemed surprised. - I was very surprised.
He is very attractive.
I duly invite you to Korea Singers Association.
It has been more than 10 years since you made your debut.
But he has never sung a solo in public TV networks...
for the past 10 years except today. Is it true?
Yes. I've never sung a solo...
on the stage before.
This is my first time.
How is it even possible?
- Even I don't understand it. - I know.
Many panellists have mentioned your name a lot...
when they saw a good masked singer.
I thought Bong Sun and Gu Ra would figure out...
it was me as I started to sing.
I've seen Gu Ra mentioning my name...
whenever he sees...
a singer who is a little bit chubby.
- I know. - "Look at his belly. He's Kang In."
In fact, I've met him in many TV programmes before.
I'm sure he is a good singer as he is a member of Super Junior.
But I didn't know he would be this good.
Is there any stereotype people have about you...
that you wanted to break?
I really wanted to become a singer...
and wanted to be loved...
as a singer which is why I've tried so hard for 10 years.
But people think of me...
as an entertainer rather than a singer.
So I wanted to sing...
on the stage as myself for once.
- I see. - I'm glad I could do it today.
Jang Hyuk, you didn't know it was Kang In, right?
I know Kang In personally,
but I never thought it was him.
I realised again that...
a singer should sing...
not only with technique, but also with emotions.
It was an outstanding performance.
- I agree. - Thank you for the performance.
After 12 years of his singing career,
he finally sang a solo...
on the stage with his real voice.
Please give him a round of applause!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
(We look forward to seeing you more often on the stage.)
(We love you, Kang In!)
(He can't even describe how he feels now.)
This feels weird.
I almost cried when I took off the mask singing.
Super Junior has many members.
We only get to sing for 3 or 4 minutes for a song on the stage.
And it's too short to show everyone's charm.
Sometimes I tried to look charismatic...
even though I'm not that kind of person.
It is like I'm wearing...
an invisible mask on the stage.
And this was totally different.
I didn't care about anything but singing.
(He was free in a real mask.)
It was good.
The most important thing is my voice.
But I realised I'd cared about other things too much.
I am a singer.
Singing on the stage is my job.
I guess I often forgot about that...
I am a singer.
(He's recovered his confidence.)
It made me recover my confidence.
I will be more serious about my career as a singer from now on.
I'm pretty sure.
I had mixed feelings. This programme made me so.