Last week.
Since this is the Lunar New Year Special,
the singers have to sing trot songs.
All of them?
The performance of the masked singers was more exciting than ever.
(Unusual and fun performances that are never seen before)
Great.
(As the exciting performances continue,)
(the surprising revelations add to the fun.)
The hidden faces of the masked singers.
It's Kang In from Super Junior!
She is Actress Yang Geum Seok.
It was a cheerful competition.
- Hello, Mr Kim. - Hello, Mr Lee.
It is nice to see you.
But the joyous festival is over.
It is time for them to fight against each other.
From Round Two, the masked singers will...
sing what they are good at instead of trot songs.
What performances will they show us today?
Gapdol Getting Married has a captivating voice.
He's got sensitivity with a blow. Go Big or Go Home.
Her voice shines brightly. Lantern of Love.
He is a rich man when it comes to singing. Beggar from Last Year.
And his performance has 1,800,000 views on the internet.
The king of shouting, Music Commander In My Town.
(The king of shouting, Music Commander In My Town)
The fierce competition to be the king begins now.
The 23rd King of Mask Singer candidates picked by internet users.
According to the result of a preliminary vote online,
the new reigning king, Music Commander In My Town...
topped the list with the majority of the votes and is...
followed by Gapdol Getting Married.
I think he will be a world-class star.
I got goose bumps.
What is happening?
I can't believe this.
Who will be the 23rd King of Mask Singer?
Their exciting performances are about to begin now.
(King of Mask Singer)
The first match of Round Two begins.
This is the first match of Round Two.
He defeated Lizzy...
with his romantic voice.
Gapdol Getting Married.
(Gapdol Getting Married)
I somehow managed to get to Round Two.
I will try my best...
to win in Round Two.
(Let's go!)
(Gapdol Getting Married)
(Gapdol resolves to win before the match.)
Let's go.
I'm nervous.
(Go, Gapdol!)
He's got something hidden inside.
This is the real beginning.
(He sang a trot song with his sweet voice.)
With that vibrato, I think he is an R&B singer.
I think he is an idol singer who is good at singing.
(He dances more beautifully than a woman.)
It's beautiful.
Wow.
(He's got a sweet voice and beautiful dance moves.)
(How would he sound when he sings the next song?)
("I Have a Girlfriend" by Park Jin Young)
Wow! Good.
(Gapdol is singing this kind of song?)
(Wow)
(He sounds skilled and sexy.)
(He's got a groove of his own style.)
(This is nice.)
He has a unique accent.
Jang Hyuk, his voice is nasal, isn't it?
He uses a head voice.
He sounds different from when he sang a trot song.
(He is good.)
(The song suits his powerful sweet voice.)
(His groove becomes deeper with this song.)
(He easily switches between falsetto and chest voice.)
(Wow)
(Unlike his folksy name, he's got the rich R&B soul.)
(He's showing off all his charms before getting married.)
(You are so cool!)
- Wow! - He's good.
His voice is soulful.
It was amazing.
Against Gapdol, he is singing again after beating Lee Bong Won.
There is no setback in my life.
Go Big or Go Home!
(Go Big or Go Home)
I'm not sure if I need to hide my voice.
I will do my best anyway.
(It seems he is thinking a lot about whether to hide his voice or not.)
- He's a good singer. - Yes, he is.
They are worthy opponents to each other.
(His voice sounds sweet even when he sings a trot song.)
(Go Big or Go Home looked relaxed in the previous round.)
He is probably an actor.
He either doesn't have a lot of experience on stage...
or it's been a while since he sang on stage.
He is certainly good at singing.
I'm sure he is a singer.
(Then he showed his ridiculous dance moves,)
(which made the panellists even more confused.)
(It is hard to guess who Go Big or Go Home is.)
(Would he sing with his real voice this time?)
(Would it be "Go Big" or "Go Home"?)
("Magic Castle" by The Classic)
What?
("Magic Castle" by The Classic)
- Oh! - "Magic Castle"?
(He has a voice as sweet as Gapdol's.)
(Is he hiding his voice or is it his real voice?)
(Wow)
(His voice makes people shudder.)
(The song makes her fold her hands.)
(They are immersed in Go Big or Go Home's voice.)
(Everyone is speechless.)
He has a beautiful voice.
(His voice is not only beautiful but also magical.)
(His voice entices the crowd.)
He's done a great job.
I don't know what to say.
(His voice lingers in his mind.)
The first match of the Semi-finals...
has ended.
Vote for one masked singer that would move on to...
Round Three...
and compete with the King of Mask Singer.
Choose number one for Gapdol Getting Married...
or number two for Go Big or Go Home.
Which of the masked singers will...
make it to Round Three?
The singer of your choice...
will move on to the next round.
All votes are in.
Hyung Seok, what do you think?
Today's all about falsetto.
They both showed all they've got...
in this round.
Gapdol was very good at switching between falsetto and...
chest voice, but his groove was especially fantastic.
Park Jin Young's song is difficult to sing,
but you managed to add your rhythm...
and successfully interpret the song with your own colour.
Go Big or Go Home is actually a unique singer.
The moment I heard his voice, I could guess who he is.
He's the Korean version of Farinelli.
You said he is a "Korean Farinelli".
Yes. And I am personally a big fan of his.
- You've become so much better. - I like him very much.
- His analysis is getting better. - Yes.
- He's better. - Since Lunar New Year...
I've been trying to drink less.
He's restricting himself.
- His analysis got better. - It is.
Hyun Cheol, what is your opinion?
In this round, we were able to learn...
much more about the singers than in previous round.
Gapdol's voice consisted...
of 40 percent of air and 60 percent of sound.
- That's what I've noticed. - Okay.
So it's half air and half sound?
- I didn't say that. - Is there a difference?
Seong Ju, is there no difference between...
giving 50 percent and 40 percent of your income to your manager?
- There is a big difference. - Of course.
- There is a huge difference. - Of course.
- Now I get it. - Now you do.
Sorry. I assumed that they meant the same thing.
You shouldn't do that.
Your analysis is very accurate.
As for Go Big or Go Home,
I can't remember the last time I heard him sing live.
I missed his voice so much.
His falsetto is smooth like velvet,
and it flows effortlessly.
It's flawless.
I can tell he has trained hard to perfect his falsetto voice.
It's a pleasure to hear your voice.
Hyun Cheol is saying that...
he missed his voice so much.
Nayeon of TWICE, what do you think?
I thought the producer's vocal is very unique,
but now I've heard Gapdol singing it,
I think Gapdol's voice was just as unique as his.
By "producer", you mean Park Jin Young?
You and Park Jin Young are both from the same company, right?
Who sang it better? Park Jin Young or Gapdol?
(Park Jin Young versus Gapdol)
- You have to make a fair judgement. - Be honest.
- Tell me honestly. - They sang the same song.
Where's the camera?
Park Jin Young sang it better.
- Really? - I see.
Well, okay.
She must be really scared of Park Jin Young.
I think lots of people would know...
who Go Big or Go Home is by now.
The moment you hear your voice,
you just know who he is.
But it doesn't matter who he is.
He sings songs that...
you just can't get enough of.
As for Gapdol,
I've known him for a long time.
He is a diligent man.
He's in his early 20s.
If he were a womaniser like Park Jin Young...
in his younger days...
I mean, if he were a womaniser like Park Jin Young,
he would have sung much better.
I'm sure of it.
But he only cares about his religion, parents,
fans and company. He's like a model student.
- He is an innocent guy. - He really is.
Is he really not interested in women?
Not at all.
Is it true? Do you date a lot of girls?
I don't know a thing about girls.
- He doesn't know a thing. - Exactly.
If he had known anything about love,
he would have sung much better.
Not knowing and not being interested are different.
Oh, I'm interested, but...
But?
I don't know anything about girls.
Okay, I see. Gu Ra might be right about him.
Hyun Sang, I believe you also have an opinion.
He has a powerful vocal.
So when I was listening,
I thought rock music would be good for his voice.
That's what I thought.
I liked his singing very much.
He could be a fantastic rock singer.
Yes. He has a forceful vocal.
Come and meet my band Baekdoosan some time.
He thinks very highly of Gapdol.
But Gu Ra said that he's too good...
and should date more girls.
I think he's seeing someone.
- He is? - I believe so.
There is no way he's single...
- when he sings that well. - There's no way he's single?
- No way. - He probably has a girlfriend.
Would you sing "Woman" differently if you weren't in love?
I couldn't sing like that...
before I met my wife.
When you sing "Woman",
Woman
You don't know yet
Is this before or after you met your wife?
I think this is before I met her.
I thought so. You have to sob more.
What about after you met your wife?
Woman
I don't think there's much difference.
Listen to this part.
You don't know yet
- I emoted this part a bit more. - Okay.
This is after I met her.
I'll let Gapdol sing "Woman",
and you will guess if he has a girlfriend.
- Okay. - Gapdol, you heard the song.
Woman
I don't think he has a girlfriend.
My voice is modified...
so it's hard to sing in tune.
He doesn't know a thing about women.
- He doesn't? - No.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
I know he doesn't.
I'll ask him, too.
Are you currently in a relationship?
You might be married.
I think I can sing better.
- Are you confident? - I'm not saying I'm experienced.
Woman
Why is it that...
my voice comes out differently?
- Because we modified your voice. - It's modified.
- Just speak normally. - Your ears are fine.
He sang so weirdly before...
that I thought there's something wrong with him.
- You misjudged him. - Yes, but...
Your voices are modified to hide your identity.
Even so.
My voice is usually lower than this.
- What is this awful voice? - It's made to sound higher.
Just bear with it.
- This is to hide your identity. - Exactly.
Hyun Sang, what do you think?
Well,
I think he's got a lot of stories to tell.
He has stories.
His past is full of stories.
Oh, really?
- Yes. - Can you tell?
I can definitely tell he has a lot of stories to tell.
I'll show you their specialties...
that we didn't get to see in Round One.
First, Gapdol will do impersonations.
Can you mimic Yang Hee Eun's voice?
I said I'll try,
but I practised it just yesterday.
So don't worry and bear with me.
Okay. You are the one...
who should be worried.
I hope you do a good job.
Without using a voice changer,
he will imitate Yang Hee Eun's voice.
(Getting ready)
Along the poplars and the wide road
Along the clouds
Turn off the voice changer.
It sounds like his voice is modified.
Turn it off. We will give you another chance.
I think we should hear it again.
The voice changer has been turned off now. Let's hear it.
(He sounds the same.)
Along the wide road
Along the clouds in the sky
All right. I won't be too harsh on him...
since he started practising only yesterday.
He can imitate Cho Yong Pil flawlessly.
His voice imitation is perfect.
(Whispering)
All right.
He says he started practising only yesterday for this one, too.
But he might do a better job.
That's right.
This time, he will imitate...
Cho Yong Pil's voice.
When you turn around
I wonder if our eyes will meet
My heart goes bounce, bounce It starts to beat fast
I am afraid that you will hear it
I have mixed feelings about it.
Right? I don't know what to say either.
He didn't necessarily do a bad job,
but saying that he did a good job would be a stretch.
Go Big or Go Home can tranform a children's song...
into the saddest trot song in the world.
This is his special talent.
The song he has chosen...
is "Tadpole and Frog".
It's the one that goes, "Hind legs grew, forelegs grew".
All right. Let's see how sad that song can get.
By the brook
Why didn't you turn off my voice changer?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
It just sounds funny with a voice changer.
- Turn his voice changer off. - I will do that.
Turn it off.
We will turn it off. Let's listen to the song now.
By the brook
Lived a tadpole
It wriggled and swam
Its hind legs grew
Its forelegs grew
Jump, jump
It became a frog
All right.
We should have kept the voice changer.
Would it have been better that way?
Yes, it would have been.
- We shouldn't have turned it off. - I agree.
It's time to announce...
the result of the first match of Round Two.
We have two masked vocalists who have changed completely...
from Round One, Gapdol...
and Go Big or Go Home.
We now announce the winner of this round...
who will move on to Round Three.
(We now announce the winner.)
(Gapdol showed off his groovy and beautiful voice.)
(Will Gapdol's strength and relaxed manner make him the victor?)
(He is a singer with an enchanting voice.)
(Go Big or Go Home's falsetto gave everyone a chill.)
Who is the winner of the first match...
who will move on to Final Round?
He is...
Who is it?
Is it Gapdol or Go Big or Go Home?
Drum roll!
(The winner of this round...)
(will compete in Final Round.)
Who is the winner?
Is it Gapdol or Go Big or Go Home? The winner is...
(Go Big or Go Home won.)
- Go Big or Go Home won. - Go Big or Go Home.
(Go Big or Go Home keeps his winning streak.)
(Some panellists are sad that Gapdol is eliminated.)
That's right.
(Some panellists are happy that Go Big or Go Home won.)
He really went big.
Go Big or Go Home...
beat Gapdol...
- with a final score of 45 to 54. - It was a close match.
There was only a difference of nine votes.
He became the winner with nine more votes.
You will move on to Round Three.
Please return to your waiting room and get ready for your next stage.
Please give him a round of applause.
(See you at Round Three.)
Go Big or Go Home.
(His winning streak puts him at ease.)
I thought I wouldn't be nervous since I'm wearing a mask.
But it was strangely nerve-wracking.
Since I made it this far,
I will continue to work hard until the end.
Thank you.
Who could Gapdol be?
It's time to reveal his identity.
Please come to the back of the stage.
(Gapdol's identity will be revealed now.)
Who could Gapdol be?
Gapdol, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
His vibrations tell me that he is a R&B singer.
I think he is a talented vocalist in an idol group.
He is famous for his lips.
If he were a womaniser...
- like Park Jin Young, - Okay.
he would have been more successful.
That's what I believe about him.
(Blond hair)
- I knew it. - He is...
(Screaming)
Who could...
(Did Gu Ra guess correctly?)
- Gapdol be? - My goodness.
- I knew it. - He is...
the main vocalist of TEEN TOP, Niel.
It's Niel.
(Niel is famous for his lips.)
(Welcome)
- He is a member of TEEN TOP. - TEEN TOP.
TEEN TOP.
(Hello.)
Hello, I'm Niel of TEEN TOP.
He is an amazing singer.
(TEEN TOP is an idol group that debuted seven years ago.)
(It's a well-known fact that Andy of SHINHWA discovered the members.)
(They became famous with their charismatic choreography.)
(They are the boyfriend figures that make women's hearts flutter.)
(Niel is the main vocalist of TEEN TOP.)
My lips became my defining feature since I debuted.
- Your lips... - They are very plump.
- They are like Angelina Jolie's. - They are very plump.
(Niel would like to be known for his voice.)
It has already been seven years...
since Niel debuted as a member of TEEN TOP.
Yes, this year is the seventh year.
You still have a lot of older female fans.
- I do. - Right?
- I'm very grateful. - You are like their little brother.
I debuted seven years ago, but I'm still only 23 years old.
I know.
I debuted when I was 17 years old.
- He is still a young man. - I see.
- Fans like me because I'm young. - I see.
As Gu Ra has said,
Niel's lips...
- They are very famous. - are lovely.
His lips overshadow his sexy voice.
The fact that many people remember his voice...
when he is only 23 years old...
is telling of his success.
- All right. - Thank you.
Have you ever thought that your lovely lips...
overshadow your singing skills?
Not necessarily.
But many people remember me...
- by my lips. - Right.
But I'm a singer...
and would like to be remembered for my performances.
So I'm thankful that I got to sing on the stage today.
(We hope people would remember Niel as his voice as well.)
I would like to tell Niel something.
I have been on a music programme with Niel a few times.
- That's right. - Every time I hear you sing,
I realise that you have an amazing voice.
You have exceptional vocal cords...
that will allow you to sing songs of many genres.
- Thank you. - That's what I wanted to tell you.
Jang Hyuk told him his heartfelt opinion.
Meanwhile, Hyun Cheol keeps studying Niel with a telescope.
You must not know him very well.
His lips are...
Are you looking at his lips...
- His lips are very impressive. - to see how lovely they are?
- Are they charming? - Yes, they are.
All right.
He is studying Niel's lips with a telescope.
Seeing him in person for the first time,
I'm more impressed with how small his face is than his lips.
- Thank you. - Seong Ju, your face looks huge.
- I was so startled. - I thought he had a small face.
Go back a bit further.
- Gosh, my feelings are hurt. - His face is so small.
My lips are ugly, too.
Niel of TEEN TOP...
has a special talent.
- You should show them. - What is it?
You know,
- show them the Terminator. - Terminator?
- Show them. - Is that Niel's special talent?
Yes, it's my special talent.
- I see. - It's so funny.
- Let's see it. - It's so funny.
Many people are excited to see it.
- Show us. - It's Niel's Terminator.
Begin.
(They look the same.)
- He looked like the Terminator. - It's so funny.
Letting go of his image as the national brother figure...
and an idol singer who is famous for his lips,
Niel showed his talent today...
as a mature artist.
Please give Niel of TEEN TOP a round of applause.
Thank you.
(Remember that Niel's voice is as charming as his lips.)
All right.
(Niel's heart feels lighter.)
I feel like a burden has been lifted.
My goodness.
"His lips suit him."
"I thought he was just an idol singer with plump lips,
but he can sing pretty well." I hope the viewers will think that.
That's what I want to hear the most.
I want to try singing songs of different genres in the future.
I want to be someone who makes music that is uniquely his...
and has his own style.
I want to be that kind of singer.
In Round Two, Go Big or Go Home defeated Niel...
and advanced to Round Three.
We'll go on with Round Two, Semi-finals.
Let's have the second match of Round Two.
(The second match of Round Two)
This is the second match of Round Two.
She defeated the actress Yang Geum Seok.
Her voice awakens your five senses.
Lantern of Love.
(Lantern of Love)
(She's changed into a bright red dress.)
(She exudes sexiness.)
(She is beautiful!)
- Is she an idol singer or what? - She seems quite mature, too.
Her figure is slim like that of an idol singer.
- We'll know once we hear her. - I wonder what song she will sing.
(Her lilting voice hints at years of experience.)
(She is good at singing trot songs.)
(Lantern of Love won over the hearts of the male audience.)
Her voice is perfect for trot songs.
She seems to have much experience on stage. She must be a singer.
Lantern of Love is a trot singer. Her hit song is...
- related to an animal. - An animal?
That's exactly what I guessed, too.
(Lantern of Love is also humorous.)
She is funny.
(She showed off her voice with a trot song in Round One.)
(Her possible identities have been narrowed down.)
(What song will she sing this time?)
("You Are Far Away" by Heart to Heart)
(Oh? Who is this?)
(She sounds like a seasoned singer.)
It's her. I knew I was right.
(Her beautiful tone is full of emotion.)
(She seems to be of my age.)
(Wow)
(She sings in a powerful voice.)
(The audience is guessing who she is.)
We first need to know what genre she specialises in.
(I love it!)
I like it. Her voice is very clear.
She is good.
(Yes, she is good.)
(Her performance was captivating.)
- It was nice. - Wow!
(The panellists are getting busy.)
(I'll leave now.)
I don't think she is an idol singer. She is not.
Isn't she Hong Jin Young again?
Hong Jin Young is here again?
He has defeated Kang In of Super Junior.
Beggar from Last Year survived from Round One.
Here comes Beggar from Last Year.
(Beggar from Last Year)
(Dancing)
(I'm coming.)
(The female audience gives him a big cheer.)
- Is Beggar a singer? - Yes, he is.
- I don't think so. - No?
- You are betting on this. - You too.
They are making a bet. We also should do it, too.
Not a lot of singers are as tall as him.
We will know for sure by his solo performance.
(He has great techniques and a husky tone.)
(He filled the stage with his voice in Round One.)
He has great techniques. He must be a singer.
He knows how to sing this song. You should spit it out.
He doesn't have a thick voice. But he tries to mimic such a voice.
He is a member of a top idol group that leads Hallyu.
- Do you mean Chae Si Ra's husband? - Yes, Kim Tae Wook.
- He eats anything. - Of course he does. He is a beggar.
Hold on. That's mine.
- He is unbelievable. - Oh, my gosh.
(Everybody is curious about his identity.)
Let me see.
(We know nothing beside his gender.)
(How will he perform on his second stage?)
("For a Thousand Days" by Lee Seung Hwan)
Oh, goodness.
- Wow. - His voice has changed.
(His voice has changed.)
(His husky voice has turned into a sweet one.)
(Oh, my!)
(He sounds just like Lee Seung Hwan.)
(She is lost for words and just laughs.)
I think he is a singer.
(He is great.)
(I'm falling for him.)
(He fascinates the female audience.)
(Who can this attractive man be?)
(The hearts of female audience start beating faster.)
He has a good voice.
Maybe he's an amateur that impersonates singers.
What do you think?
He is impersonating, but he still sings well.
He is doing well.
(I love you!)
(The more the Beggar cries out for his love,)
(the more the audience gets immersed in the song.)
(The enchantment makes him look like a prince.)
(His singing gives everyone a chill.)
(The Beggar's voice is unbelievably magical.)
(Cheering)
(You're the best.)
He sounds just like Lee Seung Hwan.
This week's broadcast is for him.
No, I don't think so.
If he's a singer, why would he mimic someone else's voice?
He could be a musical actor.
(I have no clue.)
The second match of Round Two is now over.
Will the fire of Lantern of love continue to light up?
Or will the Beggar survive and move on to the next round?
The result is entirely up to your votes.
All votes are in.
I want to know what you all thought. Young Seok?
The Beggar looks ragged and shabby,
but his voice...
is rich and high-quality.
I was attracted to his confidence...
when he sang whilst holding out the can.
I wondered if he is a singer. For him to be this good, he must be,
but I also got the feeling he might be an actor feigning confidence.
- Seong Ju, we have a controversy. - Really?
Why would a singer mimic someone else's voice in Round Two?
- Did he? - Yes, he mimicked Seung Hwan.
But our experts here were arguing whether he's is a singer or not,
and Hyun Cheol and Jang Hyuk made a bet.
- They made a bet? - Yes,
- over whether he's a singer or not. - They have different opinions.
- He is a problematic person. - At the moment.
- He is a subject of controversy. - Yes, he is.
I see that everyone has different opinions,
but one thing is for sure. Bong Sun here...
has been telling me that he is her type.
I don't care if he is a singer or not.
What's important is that he has a nice Adam's apple which I like.
That beggar also has an opinion.
I really think...
- once he takes off his costume, - Yes?
he'd be wearing a nice suit.
He has the charisma of a very decent man.
To me, the can that he's holding seems to be made of white gold.
- Made of white gold? It's fancy? - Yes.
Hyun Cheol.
Like I said last week, I think...
- Love of Lantern is a trot singer. - Okay.
If you listen closely, you can catch that she...
raises the tone at each note.
That's one of the characteristics of trot singers.
I think she is a little old.
Normally, we don't do anything on stage during bridges.
But Lantern of Love still sang like this.
(Oh, no.)
(We caught you.)
(Lantern of Love filled the bridge with her voice.)
I think she's an old singer seeing how she sings along to the bridge.
Right.
I think she's a singer who used to sing fast songs.
When you sing slow songs like "You Are Far Away",
you have to use long vibratos.
But I noticed that she wasn't able to hold her breath for too long,
- so she had to let go a few times. - Okay.
So I think she is an old singer...
who usually sings fast trot songs.
How old is "old"?
"Old" means she's about my age.
So she's almost 50?
- That's how old she is? - You're almost 50, too.
Right.
So you're saying she's quite old.
The Beggar is the problem here.
He mimicked the voice of the famous singer,
Lee Seung Hwan in Round Two.
That is a rare occurrence.
You think it's impossible?
Yes. I don't think singers would ever do that.
Are you saying that mimicking would hurt a singer's pride?
(Hyun Cheol knows the reason?)
Every time this person goes to the karaoke, his last song...
would always be Lee Seung Hwan's "For a Thousand Days".
(I agree.)
- He is a non-singer who has... - Yes?
sung "For a Thousand Days" many times, and is very talented.
You don't think he can be a singer.
I think he kept singing this song as his last song...
because his friends kept telling him he sounded like a singer.
So Hyun Cheol thinks that the Beggar is not a professional singer,
and Lantern of Love is definitely a professional singer.
Jang Hyuk, you seem to think differently.
In Round One, he pretended that he had a rough and husky voice.
- Was he pretending? - Yes, he was.
Just now, he sang in the soft voice like Seung Hwan's.
It's really not easy to mimic that voice.
- That's true. - Raising the note.
(Seung Hwan's technique of raising the last note...)
(is very easy to mess up.)
It's a sound you cannot make unless your nasal cavity is open.
It's like moaning, right?
Yes. For a thousand days
- It's very difficult. - Right.
He's sung for a long time.
I think the energy he gives off...
when he concentrates hard on his singing...
and expresses the sentiment proves that he is a singer.
Jang Hyuk is analysing from a more macroscopic perspective,
and Hyun Cheol is analysing more straightforwardly.
Lantern of Love has a soft and sweet voice.
- She has the gifted voice... - Yes?
of a trot singer.
I had another bet with Hyun Cheol.
I said she isn't a singer,
- and Hyun Cheol said she is. - She isn't?
Since last week, Yun Hwa and I have been...
talking about it. We think Lantern of Love...
is a mother having many children.
- She has three kids. - She's given birth?
Yes, she's given birth to three kids, and she is...
very famous in the world of reception events.
She is the one who sang at events until she had 15 days before...
the due date. And she got back to work 15 days after giving a birth.
- She's very diligent. - Yes.
And the song she sang was released in 1985...
- by Heart to Heart. - "You Are Far Away".
For her to be able to sing that song that well, she must be old.
It's not a song that is well-known like "For J".
Unless she's old, she couldn't have chosen it.
We think that she was definitely around when the song was released.
At that time.
That's why we think that she is the person we're thinking about.
- Could you tell us... - Yes?
the initials of Lantern of Love?
- Kim Hye Yeon. - Hye Yeon who sang "It's a Snake".
Kim Hye Yeon.
(Kim Hye Yeon, a trot singer who debuted 25 years ago)
(Her album sold more than a million copies.)
Hye Yeon has four kids.
She seems like a happy mum.
- Kim Hye Yeon. - Kim Hye Yeon.
- "It's a Snake". - Kim Hye Yeon.
- What about the Beggar? - Now, I don't think...
we need to talk about his singing skills.
Picture a pretty beggar with a flower begging for your love...
with his beautiful voice for a thousand days.
He must have gotten a lot of votes from the ladies in the audience.
Imagine him begging for your love for a thousand days.
He has surely moved the ladies' hearts tonight.
- I'm willing to give him my money. - Okay.
Lantern of Love also seems to be in love with him.
That kind of reaction is commonplace for trot singers.
When she danced, she was dancing the famous dance from the 80s.
Look at that.
- Who does that? - Don't say too much.
All right. Now...
we'll announce the results now.
The winner will compete against Go Big or Go Home.
Who will be the singer to...
move on to the next round?
Let's see which one of these two masked singers...
will move on to the next round.
(Will it be Lantern of Love who showed us her trot techniques...)
(with her clear and beautiful voice?)
(Or will it be the heartthrob Beggar who...)
(sang in a much softer voice than in Round One?)
- The winner of this match who... - Lantern of Love and Beggar!
the audience has chosen...
is...
Will it be Lantern of Love or the Beggar?
It's the match between a lady and a gentleman.
The winner is...
(The winner of this match who will...)
(change the direction of their bet is...)
The winner is...
The Beggar has won.
The Beggar is the winner.
(Yelling)
(Gentle sentiments win.)
(Groaning)
Beggar, you have survived once again.
After beating Lantern of Love,
Beggar from Last Year moves on to the next round.
It's 78 votes versus 21 votes.
The difference was quite big.
Beggar, please move to the waiting room.
Please give them a round of applause.
(In a moment, the true identity of Lantern of Love will be revealed.)
(He starts to bow again.)
I've used a completely new method of vocalisation...
to hide my voice.
Now,
who is Lantern of Love who...
lost to Beggar from Last Year?
We will now remove her mask.
Please, move to the back of the stage.
According to our guess, she is a mother.
Please take off your mask and show us who you are.
She sings fast trot songs...
and is not that young.
She's very famous in the world of reception events.
She worked until she had 15 days before the due date...
and got back to work quickly. It's Kim Hye Yeon.
Lantern of Love, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
Her hair style is just like hers.
(She takes the mask off.)
(Surprised)
Oh, gosh!
(Something's gone wrong.)
(Who's she?)
- What is going on? - What happened?
What's wrong?
She is...
An So Mi,
a beautiful comedienne!
(She is An So Mi, a comedienne.)
(Everyone is shocked.)
(Panellists spring out from the chairs.)
What is this?
- How is this possible? - An So Mi?
(He smiles victoriously.)
(Jang Hyuk was right about her not being a singer.)
I can't believe this.
What's going on?
(Both of them are her colleagues.)
Hello, So Mi!
That was suffocating.
(She's been a comedienne for seven years.)
(She made appearance in many shows.)
- Hey! - Why would you hit me?
- Guess who hit you! - You, obviously.
(Although her lovely voice and cute gestures...)
(made her very popular,)
(she always wanted to be...)
(a trot singer.)
She is single and 27 years old.
I'll apologise for...
their harsh comments.
It's their job to make guesses.
Even Yun Hwa, your friend, agreed with Gu Ra...
- and had no idea. - I even...
performed with her last year.
When her trot album was out,
I was so impressed, too. But I had no idea it was her.
Right. Hyun Cheol, are you surprised?
Of course, I am.
You were so sure that she's a trot singer.
I was surprised to hear that she released a trot album.
Right. She did release an album.
That makes her a trot singer then!
Can we say that?
She is a trot singer!
Don't force your opinion.
If you released an album, you are a singer.
What did Kim Heung Kook say last week?
If you have an album and pay money, you can join Singers Association.
(You are being absurd.)
Have you registered in Korea Singers Association...
by any chance?
- Well... - I'll sign you up.
- I'll pay for it. - Okay.
She's not registered yet.
She mimics voices really well,
but didn't show much today.
- Right. - I was told not to.
She is a terrific dancer as well.
She didn't show her talents to hide her identity.
Now that your face is unveiled, please show us your specialty.
- Dancing, perhaps. - Play some music then.
Okay. Give her some music.
(We'll see if she's any good.)
(She responds to the music.)
(Her body rhythmically moves to the music.)
(He's amazed to see her dance.)
(She is just warming up.)
(She shows sexy moves.)
Okay, that's it.
(How did you manage to hide your talent?)
- She has another talent. - What is it?
She can mimic the voice from the karaoke machine.
Can you show us?
Wow, you are awesome!
Go with the vibe and go for the full score!
You know how to sing.
(She sounds just like the machine.)
- She's good! - She sounds like the voice...
that announces the score. Why don't you show us some more?
Hello, I'm Hyun Young. Nice to see you.
Isn't my body perfect?
- You mean Hyun Young, the actress? - Yes.
You have a beautiful voice. You could have been a voice actress.
Thank you.
I wonder what your dream was. Did you want to be a singer...
or a comedienne?
I always wanted to be...
a trot singer.
Oh, I see.
When I worked as a part-timer in Daecheon beach,
- they had a singing contest. - Right.
I won a refrigerator and a camera as a prize.
Maybe they liked my enthusiasm,
but those experience made me want to be a trot singer.
- Was your job unsuccessful? - Yes. I mean, no.
It was more like... I sold fire crackers at the time.
And the people around me kept saying...
that I have to give some bribe into the TV station and...
- be well-connected to be a singer. - Okay.
So they told me to keep selling fire crackers for now.
I sold fire crackers until I became a comedienne,
and here I am today.
Today, So Mi debuted...
officially as a trot singer.
Please, give her a big hand.
- Thank you! - Well done.
Have a nice day.
Goodbye!
(Farewell, So Mi.)
I should get going, then.
She is funny until the end.
(From her smile we can tell that she's proud of herself.)
(But suddenly...)
(she begins acting.)
I'm done. It's over.
Because I always play the cute roles and act pretty,
people said that I lack of effort and that's all I do.
I didn't like what they say.
I wanted to break out of the stereotype.
I've been a comedienne for seven years now,
but I felt that I achieved nothing.
I tried my best...
to gain attention, but I didn't have anything to offer.
So I thought of appearing on King of Mask Singer.
I wanted to show the world what I can do,
hoping that people would like me for who I really am.
I think I'll keep pursuing to sing...
along with my career as a comedienne.
I'll try hard because I can.
Beggar from Last Year defeated An So Mi...
and advances to Round Three.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
This is the Final Round to choose our 23th King of Mask Singer.
We have Final Round left.
The two candidates will come on to the stage.
Please, give them a big hand.
(Go Big or Go Home versus Beggar)
(The handsome beggar against the pungmul band)
It's a match between Go Big or Go Home...
and Beggar from Last Year.
How do you feel about...
advancing to Round Three?
I didn't know that I would be this nervous.
(Unexpected)
First of all,
what's wrong with my voice? This is annoying.
- You don't like the changed voice. - I'm being serious here.
- It can't be helped. - I didn't think that...
- It's a security measure. - I would be nervous.
What do you think about your rival?
I like his concept and...
I think he has a pretty face.
He thinks the Beggar is cute.
I think he would be more handsome without his mask.
I see.
Do you have anything to say...
to the King of Mask Singer sitting at the back?
I had wanted his title so badly before, but...
(Staring)
I feel sorry for you.
It wouldn't be easy to secure that position.
Beggar, what are your thoughts?
I didn't know...
that the journey would be this long and hard.
I'm so thrilled.
(The longer the shoot, the more fun he can have.)
In general, are you satisfied...
with the panellists' reaction and opinions?
Yes, I'm very satisfied...
and I think you all have a point.
I remember every word you said.
- I remember it all. - I think he's serious.
Do you want to sit at the back as the King of Mask Singer?
(He didn't expect that question.)
You're waiting for such a long time.
I admire your patience.
If you were him, you wouldn't sit there.
- What? - You wouldn't want to sit, right?
A beggar like me...
can never be a king.
- Even a beggar can make it. - He's a beggar...
and he thinks he's not entitled.
Let's start a revolution with music!
- A musical revolution? - Yes.
Do you have anything to say, the King of Mask Singer?
I congratulate you both for making it this far, and...
I want to tell you that it's going to get tougher from here.
I know that you've worked hard for this.
So I hope you get the result you deserve...
and get home safely.
(The fight begins now.)
He had a point.
But we still don't know who's going to be the winner.
We'll hear from Go Big or Go Home first.
Please, give him a warm hand.
The voice like his can easily win...
with the right song.
If the song suits the voice.
- I think he'd go for a fast song. - Go for a fast song!
Don't do that.
What if he chose a slow song?
You don't understand since you've never been on stage.
(We have to make him sing one day.)
(Everybody wonders what song he'd chosen.)
(What song is it that he prepared even a microphone stand?)
("Someone Who Gives Me Happiness" by Sunflower)
(It's an unexpected song choice.)
(His song comforts the singer as well the listeners.)
(House Band)
This makes me happy.
Oh, yes!
He makes us happy.
(The panellists can't stop smiling.)
I guess he will show some changes in the second verse.
- I agree. - Things will change completely.
(He sings an octave higher in falsetto.)
(Admiring)
(Wow)
(They've never seen such performance before on King of Mask Singer.)
(His high-pitched falsetto voice is amazing.)
(His voice makes people open up their minds.)
(The voice and melody are like magic.)
(It is something only Go Big or Go Home can show.)
(The song was sung in his unique style.)
(It was an amazing performance.)
- You almost choked up. - No.
I saw you tearing up.
He's got a really high-pitched voice.
How can he sing like that?
Against Go Big or Go Home, he is singing again...
after defeating Kang In of Super Junior and the comedienne An So Mi.
He has mastered his singing skills on the streets.
Beggar from Last Year.
(Beggar from Last Year)
(He looks like a beggar getting into the rhythm.)
(Who is this funny guy?)
- I really want to know who he is. - So do I.
(They have no idea who he is.)
(Will the panellists think that he is a professional singer?)
("Don't Go Today" by Im Se Jun)
(He is not playful and he doesn't mimic anyone anymore.)
(This is his real voice.)
(His husky falsetto is so charming.)
(The panellists listen carefully to the romantic ballad song.)
(He looks different from Round One and Round Two.)
(Is he a singer?)
(As he sings passionately with a sincere heart,)
(the audience applauds in the middle of the song.)
(It is a song about a man's sad breakup with his woman.)
(He expressed his emotions so well whilst singing the song.)
(I got goose bumps.)
- Wow! - He did captivate women's hearts.
(He is impressed.)
That beggar confuses me so much.
What is going on?
Do you still think that he is not a singer?
Is he a singer?
(I can't hear anything.)
It was their last song.
Their performances for the Final Round are over.
We have two masked singers with outstanding voices here.
Now, you need to decide who will advance to Final Match...
to compete against the 22nd King of Mask Singer, Music Commander.
Once you make up your mind, please press your button.
You should choose a worthy opponent...
for the current King of Mask Singer, Music Commander.
All votes are in.
What do you think, Music Commander In My Town?
You just watched Round Three for the first time.
I didn't know that I would feel this nervous...
to listen to their songs whilst sitting on the throne.
They look even more intimidating from the back.
They do? Okay.
They may look intimidating from the back.
It is so dark in the back.
Music Commander, you should go backstage and get ready...
for your performance now. Please give him a round of applause.
(I'm coming down to see from the front.)
How would his performance look today?
It is not that important...
who the winner will be.
I want to hear...
how you felt watching Round Three.
Young Seok, what do you think of Round Three?
I think Go Big or Go Home is...
very good at making any song sound sad.
I see.
His high-pitched falsetto voice...
is truly a unique skill of his.
He showed his emotions through the song very well.
I was impressed by his skills.
And I'm not sure...
what made the Beggar...
so powerful and attractive on the stage in Round Three.
But I'm sure his performance in Round Three was...
more meaningful and drew more sympathy of the audience...
than any other performances.
I can't say exactly what was good about his performance.
I just liked the way he sang and the way he interacted with the audience.
- That's how I feel. - I see.
When Round Two was over,
Hyun Cheol and Jang Hyuk argued about whether the Beggar is...
a professional singer or not.
Did you change your mind?
Or do you feel more confident about your opinions?
(Sighing deeply)
(Giggling)
You just sighed deeply.
I was sure that he's not a singer until Round Two.
Many panellists have agreed...
with my opinion.
But my thoughts have completely changed.
- Is that so? - Yes.
If he sang songs like an amateur in Round One and Two on purpose,
he is a very smart man.
That means he has decided...
to show his real skills in Round Three.
- It's impressive. - Maybe he's not that calculative.
Could it be that Hyun Cheol is overthinking?
No, I'm sure there is a secret behind the Beggar.
- There is? - Yes.
(There's something behind me?)
What is behind the Beggar?
- Stop it. - What is behind him?
- My goodness.
What is behind him?
I'm sure Hyung Seok would agree with me.
- All right. - I'm sure of it.
There is a secret behind the Beggar.
To be honest, I can't draw any conclusion about the Beggar.
His acting is perfect.
Even when he is standing still on the stage,
his hand gestures and the way he turns his head are perfect.
- Is that so? - So I thought he was an actor.
As the competition has progressed,
he grew as a singer.
- He has improved. - I know.
I really can't figure him out.
He improved in a short amount of time.
Singers on this programme either do well in all rounds...
or do worse as they get tired...
in most cases.
But his performance keeps on improving.
So I was very surprised.
I think he is a singer.
That's my final guess.
Their guesses are always wrong.
I'm pretty sure everyone knows...
who Go Big or Go Home is.
His voice is like a national treasure.
People often compare...
his voice to Barry Gibb...
of Bee Gees.
In my opinion,
we should send him abroad.
- Everyone knows who he is. - Right.
He should start a band named Gibb Kwan Woo.
He needs to start a band.
- Gibb Kwan Woo. - Gibb Kwan Woo.
It must be done. We should send him abroad.
And the title of King of Mask Singer isn't important to him.
Father of a king is called the king of kings.
He should be the King of Kings of Mask Singer,
not King of Mask Singer.
This competition is meaningless to him.
We should be honoured that he decided to grace the stage.
I advise that he leaves Korea right after this stage,
meet Barry Gibb and form a band named Gibb Kwan Woo.
That would be a natural order.
Gu Ra thinks you should work abroad.
Are you going somewhere?
(My goodness.)
(He made a joke by making a sentence with his name.)
My goodness.
"Are you going somewhere?"
All right.
Gu Ra thinks very highly of you.
Listening to...
Go Big or Go Home's performance...
- made me close my eyes. - I see.
And I felt as if I were on a vast plain,
listening to a song of the wind with my arms stretched out.
Every time I listen to his songs,
I get that feeling.
Thank you for giving us an amazing performance today.
Yun Hwa is holding the microphone.
His performance was the best.
Go Big or Go Home...
sang a song that brings out...
the warm emotions in our hearts.
And the Beggar...
touched the women's hearts.
His song brought out something in women's hearts.
They both touched everyone's hearts.
They both brought out something.
It was a competition between the warmth and love.
Please say that again in Lee Hye Jung's voice.
Do it in Lee Hye Jung's voice.
Once he pulled out deep emotions in my heart,
it was very fun. That's right.
- That's right. - We can't miss her talent.
All right. I will now announce...
the winner of Round Three.
Amongst these two talented masked singers,
who will be the one to challenge the 23rd king?
The winner will be revealed now.
(His mellow voice brings joy.)
(The magic in his voice puts a smile on everyone's face.)
(Go Big of Go Home has an impressive falsetto.)
(His performance was the epitome of sadness.)
(He has shown all he has today.)
(The Beggar surprised the panellists multiple times.)
The winner of Round Three...
is...
I have no clue who will win.
Who is it?
(Who did the audience choose?)
(Nervous)
(Go)
Who is the winner between the two singers with different charms?
- Tell us who it is. - It's...
(King of Mask Singer)
(Beggar from Last Year wins.)
The Beggar won.
(The beggar's revolution has begun.)
(He wins once more.)
(Cheer for the Beggar.)
He won!
(It's too bad Go Big or Go Home lost.)
The Beggar beat Go Big or Go Home.
The Beggar is the winner.
The final score is 65 to 34.
The Beggar became the winner.
Maybe there is a secret behind him.
Please proceed to the backstage. The king will sing shortly.
You can watch his performance. Give him a round of applause.
The Beggar will challenge the king.
(Will the handsome beggar succeed in his revolution?)
(My goodness.)
(Running)
(He stays in character even behind the stage.)
(Dancing)
(This is nice.)
King of Mask Singer. Your Highness.
Play with the Beggar.
Hurrah.
Who could be Go Big or Go Home?
It's time to reveal his identity.
Please, follow me to the back of the stage.
When I give you a sign,
show your face to the audience.
No one can imitate his voice.
I felt as if I were on a vast plain listening to a song of the wind.
We should send him abroad.
He should be the King of Kings of Mask Singer.
Go Big or Go Home, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(Who is the owner of an awe-inspiring voice?)
(Everyone smiles.)
He is...
a singer with 23 years of experience, Jo Kwan Woo.
(Everyone knew who he is.)
Jo Kwan Woo.
We should send him abroad.
He should team up with Barry Gibb...
and make a group called Gibb Kwan Woo.
Go Big or Go Home was a singer with a dazzling voice, Jo Kwan Woo.
Please, say hello to the viewers.
Hello.
I haven't lasted long.
(Singer with a beautiful voice, Jo Kwan Woo)
(He debuted in 1994 without revealing his face.)
(He is a true artist who wanted to be judged on his voice solely.)
(He preserved his singing style and colour for 23 years.)
(He created a musical style no one can imitate.)
(Critics and the public alike fell for his persistence.)
It's one octave higher than the original.
(His fantastic falsetto touches people's souls.)
(The legendary K-Pop singer visited King of Mask Singer.)
He has a unique voice that is very hard to hide.
It was Jo Kwan Woo.
How was it to sing in a mask?
I thought wearing a mask...
would put me at ease.
But it only made me more nervous and sweaty.
I initially focused on hiding my identity,
but I realised soon that I must give the performance my all.
So I let my true voice come out during the performance.
I shouldn't have done that.
I should have sung calmly without worrying about getting eliminated.
At first, Kwan Woo performed with a determination...
to keep his identity hidden.
I really tried to hide my voice in the first performance.
But it's impossible to fool the composers.
- I fooled Gu Ra. - That's right.
But I think many people guessed your identity from Round One.
- Your voice is unmistakable. - Really?
I was unsure in Round One.
- Right. He sang a trot song. - But I figured it out in Round Two.
He didn't sing with his true voice in Round One.
Gu Ra said that you should go abroad...
- That's right. - and make music.
- We should send him abroad. - He said that earlier.
What do you say to that?
He only complimented me because he knew I would lose.
That's not true.
- That's not why you said it. - Of course not.
He meant that your voice is like a national treasure.
Listening to other singers' performances,
I was very impressed with how they prepared the songs.
It gave me a chance to look back on myself.
You wrote that you appeared on our show...
because you want your children to know that...
you are a singer.
I have young children. One is 38 months old,
and another is seven years old.
But they don't know I'm a singer.
It's because they've never seen me singing on television.
They ask me, "Are you really a singer? Why not on television?"
Now that I took off my mask, they will see now.
- They'll see I'm a singer. - They know it now.
Your children are watching you now.
Say hi to them.
Hwan and Ha Eun,
I'm sorry I got eliminated.
Anyway, now that I removed my mask,
you know it's me.
- I love you. - All right.
His voice is a national treasure.
He is a master singer with a unique sweet voice.
Please give Jo Kwan Woo a big round of applause.
- Thank you. - You did a good job.
- Thank you so much. - Thank you.
(He looks wistful.)
I have...
mixed feelings.
I'm getting out of this character...
(It's time to part with Go Big or Go Home.)
and going back to my true self.
I wish I could advance a little further.
I used to sing sorrowful and mournful songs.
People felt empathy with my songs and could ease the pain.
But, what I regret is...
I didn't sing many happy songs for people.
People say that...
my songs are too hard to sing along.
To linger in your mind for a long time,
I think comfortable and easy songs are not bad.
I will try to get closer to the public.
I want to be a more familiar singer.
I will do my best...
to get closer to you.
But please don't believe me too much.
I'm actually quite lazy at home.
In Round Three,
Beggar from Last Year defeated Jo Kwan Woo,
and moved on to Final Match.
The mystery music show, King of Mask Singer.
The last performance will be made by Music Commander In My Town...
to defend his title of King of Mask Singer.
To challenge the 23rd King of Mask Singer,
the current King of Mask Singer will give his performance.
The challenge to the title of the 23rd King of Mask Singer.
He defeated the unbeatable Catgirl who had five consecutive wins.
He has a master of singing with a mesmerising voice.
The 22nd King of Mask Singer, Music Commander In My Town.
(Here comes the Music Commander.)
I missed him. I've waited for two weeks.
I've been looking forward to seeing him.
(He is an unforgettable singer.)
(Did you wait for me?)
(They can't believe they are seeing him in person.)
He is my commander.
Salute! Salute!
(He removes the golden mask...)
(and a cute face comes out.)
Oh, I'm getting nervous.
(Not only the singer himself...)
(but also the panellists are getting nervous.)
(Competing against the Beggar,)
(can Music Commander keep his title?)
("Don't Worry My Darling" by Deulgukhwa)
(Amazing!)
(In a low...)
(and mellow voice...)
(Music Commander sings gently as if he talks to the audience.)
(Unlike when he sang charismatically "Lazenca, Save Us",)
(he sings in a low and warm voice.)
(The panellists hold their breath and listen to his song.)
(His song seems to be soothing our weary minds.)
(He also has strengths that make us think we can depend on him.)
(Bygones are...)
(bygones.)
(He mesmerises the audience.)
(His energy erupts.)
(He makes them thrilled.)
(My darling,)
(please...)
(don't worry.)
(Music Commander's moving and delightful performance)
Oh my goodness, he was so great. What do I do?
What do I do?
I'm going out of my mind.
I got goose bumps.
I was so moved.
(Everybody let their guard down by his song.)
The Final Match has finished.
Press number one for Beggar from Last Year.
Press number two for Music Commander In My Town.
Press the button for the masked singer...
who you think should be the 23rd King of Mask Singer.
Please make your final decision.
It's time to decide.
Please make your final decision.
Who will be the 23rd King of Mask Singer?
All votes are in.
Whilst the votes are counted, will you exchange greetings?
(The masked singers politely bow to each other.)
One of these two masked singers...
will be the 23rd King of Mask Singer.
Would the panellists comment on the Final Match?
Before I give a musical comment, I want to mention this.
When Music Commander started his song...
on a very low tone,
I happened to see Nayeon.
She was rubbing her hands, probably because she had goose bumps.
(The moment Music Commander sang the first note,)
(Nayeon rubs her hands.)
(Are you already touched?)
By the way, he is great at high notes.
- Right. - When he ad-libbed at the end,
he shouted in extremely high notes.
(Shouting)
(His fantastic shouting in high notes)
(He steals a glance.)
(They became the fans of Music Commander.)
He even robbed the Beggar of his one last rag.
In other words, he completely beat him.
Oh, I see.
The Beggar owned nothing much in the first place.
It was as if the Commander stripped the Beggar of his rags.
- It was like that. - I see.
Listening to Commander's song,
I could feel his strong determination.
(His strong determination to keep his title?)
Nayeon, is it true that you rubbed your hands because you're thrilled?
Yes, Honestly I haven't cried at a song.
I couldn't understand getting moved by a song before.
but the way he sang like he was telling a story...
almost made me cry.
(Tearing up)
(Is this what it feels like to be touched in the heart?)
(By the end of the song...)
(Yes, this is it.)
At the end, I got goose bumps.
- You've never felt it before? - No, I haven't.
This was almost a battle between Beggar...
and two Music Commanders.
He sang the two verses completely differently, right?
Lee Juck and Jun In Kwon...
are both amazing singers,
but Music Commander sang the song in...
an entirely new way which they haven't boldly tried.
- It gave me the chills. - Okay.
He is the godfather of rock music.
Yoo Hyun Sang, what did you think?
Through One, Two, and Three Rounds,
I feel like Beggar has...
put me to a great test.
I kept asking myself whether he is a singer...
or not. A singer or not.
I kept changing my mind.
I'm normally not an indecisive person,
but Beggar has a very unique charm to make me like that.
I think Beggar will become...
- a great singer in the future. - Okay.
- And now, Commander? - Music Commander.
- Right, Music Commander. - Yes.
He is most definitely a Music Commander.
He has been gifted...
with a great voice.
Is he better than you in high notes?
(Is he better than you?)
I think he is better than me.
I use a falsetto when I sing high notes,
- but he sings in his chest voice. - Okay.
I think we have to send Music Commander overseas.
He is the best.
- He is the best. - You must really like him.
- Where should we send him?
- Anywhere is fine.
Let us listen to you say "Somewhere across the ocean!"
Where should we send him?
America!
America.
He is a great singer himself, but he has given a very high compliment.
Should we listen to Yoon Seok's minority opinion?
Beggar has sung in...
Na Hun A's, Lee Seung Hwan's,
and his own voice at last,
and Music Commander sang a single song in...
Lee Juck's, Shin Hae Chul's and Shin Seung Hun's voice.
- Right. - So today's performance...
was something you couldn't see...
without going to a rock festival.
- So for those who were touched... - Yes?
- I saw that Beggar has a can. - Right.
Give him a few pennies and thank him for his performance.
- As payment for the rock festival. - Right.
- Even a dollar. - Right.
The performance deserved to be paid for.
That was Yoon Seok's evaluation.
The results for the 23rd Final Match...
are now in my hands.
Who will be the next King of Mask Singer?
We will now announce the winner.
(In Round One, he sang a nice trot song...)
(in a thick and rough voice.)
(In Round Two, he sang a sentimental ballad song...)
(in a soft and delicate voice.)
(In Round Three, he touched the hearts of many ladies...)
(with a deep and husky voice.)
(The first verse was sung as if he was softly whispering the words,)
(and the second verse was sung in explosive energy.)
(His performance gave everyone the chills.)
The 23rd King of Mask Singer of these two singers...
is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- Is... - Let's go!
(Beggar?)
(Music Commander?)
(Who has the audience chosen?)
Who has the audience chosen?
(King of Mask Singer)
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
The 23rd King of Mask Singer.
(Music Commander In My Town)
Music Commander has won.
(Music Commander)
- Of course. - That's right.
Wow.
(I feel bad for Beggar.)
Music Commander has beaten Beggar.
(Congratulations.)
It's 61 to 38.
(Music Commander wins twice in a row.)
Music Commander wins and...
succeeds in defending his throne.
We will once again give Music Commander...
the King of Mask Singer gown and the golden mask.
We want to hear how you feel about winning again.
When I first came out here,
all I wanted was to sing all three songs that I've prepared.
Ever since I became the King of Mask Singer,
I kept thinking of my future performances as a bonus.
I am happy to get a good result like this...
and thank you.
Our 23rd King of Mask Singer will march off the stage...
and go back to his home.
Ladies and gentlemen, please give him a round of applause.
(The march of the 23rd King of Mask Singer)
Musical Commander, who has beaten Catgirl,
successfully defends his throne...
and wins for the second time.
(The King of Mask Singer marches off stage.)
(Grinning)
- Are you happy? - Yes, I am.
I will enjoy this glory for two days,
and go back to prepare for my next performance.
(Goodbye.)
(See you next week.)
Now we come back to the guy who almost became the beggar king.
According to the panel,
he showed us completely different sides at each round.
Who is he? We will reveal his identity now.
- Please take off your mask... - Who is it?
- and show us... - Who is it?
who you are.
Is he a singer? Is he not? Is he?
I think he is a very talented non-singer.
I think he is most definitely a singer.
Hey.
That's mine.
(He is talented in many ways.)
I think he is hiding something.
If he isn't a singer, he can't have that energy.
He is an idol singer who's in the middle of Hallyu.
He's Kim Tae Wook.
- Please take off your mask... - Who is it?
and show us who you are.
He's an idol singer.
(When he looked up...)
The stellar idol singer. He is...
- Who is it? - What is going on?
He's an idol singer, right?
(Is he an idol singer?)
- Please take off your mask... - Who is it?
and show us who you are.
He's an idol singer.
Beggar is...
- Beggar is... - He's an idol, right?
Tei, the crown prince of ballad who was here last year.
Tei.
(My goodness.)
Oh.
(Hello, Tei.)
(Is this possible?)
Tei came here again.
He was here last year.
We gave you guys a hint in the name of his mask,
- but nobody could guess right. - He's already been here.
- You're here again? - Yes, I'm here again this year.
(I'm here again this year.)
I had so much fun. I'm Tei. Nice to see you.
(I'm Tei.)
(Last summer, he came out on the show as Jaws.)
(Touched)
(He quickly moved on to Round Three...)
(with his unique charms.)
I can see that he is a great singer...
from the way he sounds powerful in the high notes.
- His initial is T. - I think it's Tei.
Tei?
(Startled)
This is the crown prince of ballad,
Tei.
(He announced his coming back on stage likewise...)
(and released "The Good Old Days"...)
(and spurred his music career.)
Sleep well everyone. I will dream of you.
(Crown prince of ballad Tei who is...)
(having his second golden days)
How do you feel now that you're here for the second time?
There were a few things that worried me because it was my second time.
The last time I was here,
the panellists had already mentioned my name after the first few rounds.
So I was determined to hide myself for the first couple rounds.
- I also wanted to enjoy myself... - That's why he changed his voice.
and leave happily.
I was so thankful that I could go on to Round Three.
Okay.
(Even during the practice sessions, he worked on his mimicry.)
For a thousand days
(Giggling)
(For a thousand days)
(Now he mimics Na Hun A's song.)
(Then he mimics Kim Dong Ryul's song.)
(Good! It is going well!)
(He practises singing a duet with Hit the Jackpot.)
(He starts mimicking Tae Jin A's song as he practised.)
(How)
(Is he Tae Jin A?)
(It turns out Tei is a singer with a thousand voices.)
Hyun Cheol looks dejected.
(Is Hyun Cheol surprised?)
He looks confused.
He is a songwriter who was fooled by the trick as planned.
He was fooled as we exactly intended.
- I know. - I feel sorry for him.
I was too naive.
I was innocent.
Now that I recall the moments he sang the songs...
going through my mind like a flash,
I realise why he sang those songs like that.
Meanwhile, Jang Hyuk has claimed that...
he is a singer...
from Round One.
No matter how hard he tries to hide his voice,
he can't hide the fact that he is a singer.
When you listen to his voice,
you can sense that he is a singer.
Tei knows how to express his emotions...
as if he touches the audience's heart...
with his warm breath and voice.
- I see. - It is amazing.
Look at Jang Hyuk.
He looks happier now than...
when he won on the stage.
He is happy that he knew Beggar was a singer.
Even though he hid his voice,
but he failed to hide his charms.
He captivated women's hearts.
- I know. - He did.
Even in the mask of a beggar,
he captivated many women's hearts.
I agree.
Today, he came back...
and brought us great pleasure. Please give him a round of applause.
(You've got an amazing voice.)
Thank you.
(Thank you for your great performance.)
(Relieved)
(He looks happy.)
It feels good.
I feel relieved.
It was fun. I had a good time.
I'm glad that they didn't know it was me.
It is a huge success to me.
In fact, I didn't know I would go on to the Final Match.
I'm so grateful. Thank you.
(Next Week)
(The producer of this programme was getting exhausted with his work.)
(But something made him smile brightly.)
King of Mask Singer!
Oh no!
(Legendary masked singers are coming to surprise you.)
(Amazing casting and unbelievable singing ability!)
Really?
(They can't even believe what they see.)
(Who is the legend of legends?)
(Be prepared to get shocked again at 4:50pm on 21st February.)