This week's story on Rainbow Club.
The mild weather of spring makes everyone want to fall in love.
All the attractive guys are here on I Live Alone today.
Today's episode will captivate all Korean women hearts.
He's got everything.
Eric Nam is truly a nice and well brought-up man.
His voice is sweet, and he's good looking.
There's no doubt that he'll capture women's hearts.
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We'll reveal everything about Eric Nam's life style.
The hip-hop musician Crush is sweeping the music chart.
He's just an ordinary university student in his 20s.
But he's totally different when he's working on his music.
For the first time, we'll reveal the daily life of Crush.
Did you have any guests over at your place?
Are you talking about girls?
(Laughing)
Besides, this man will capture middle-aged women's hearts.
The manly Yong Geon challenges himself for boxing.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.
I Live Alone, "Single Men's Life".
Oh, dear I must have fallen in love
Because of your sweet magic
(Yong Geon goes out on a sunny day in spring.)
(He's wearing a pair of sky blue coloured pants.)
Did he say it was on the fourth floor?
(He's wearing a fancy hooded sweater with sunglasses on.)
It is on the fourth floor.
Kim Tae Sik. It's right.
(Where is the stylish Mr Kim going?
(He peeks inside the gym.)
It's huge inside.
(Gye In is practising.)
(Gye In is practising hard while shouting cheerfully.)
Hello.
- Goodness. - You must be the director, Mr Kim.
Yes, I am. Call me Tae Sik.
- It's been so long. - Exactly.
- I can't even remember how long. - It's been around 40 years.
- It's so great to see you. - Me, too.
- Nice to meet you. - You were the best in the world.
- Don't mention it. - You were the world champion.
- Hello. - Gye In.
- I knew you're a boxing enthusiast. - Don't mention it.
I'm not sure if I can handle boxing.
- Can I go easy and casual? - If that's the case,
- he won't overwhelm you. - I can see you guys boxing.
- He'll consider your age. - Okay.
I don't exercise a lot on a regular basis.
I wanted to relieve stress.
Chae A mentioned boxing the other day,
so she got me interested to try it.
I was introduced to Gye In while looking for a gym,
so I decided to make a visit to the gym.
Your clothes are too fancy for boxing.
This is how I dress usually.
It's nothing special.
- He's very stylish. - I know.
I know that better than you.
Find something...
- I'm okay with clothes. - more comfortable and less fancy.
I'm okay with clothes.
I'm wearing a comfortable shirt underneath.
- Later... - I'm okay.
- You will be doing this today.
I can take off this sweater.
Come here for a second.
- When you come to a gym, - Yes.
you don't sit back on a chair.
- I should sit here then? - It looks cool.
Think about it. When will you ever get a chance to sit on a ring?
You're right. It's my first time.
- This is how it feels. - Goodness.
What can I do here?
This is part of the training.
- It is? - You need to learn the words.
It feels good.
You need to stretch first.
- I thought so. - In order to learn properly,
you need to learn jump ropes first. It's not as easy as it seems.
You won't be able to do it.
For those who cannot do jump ropes, they dance however they want.
What is that?
- There's music playing? - Yes.
Go ahead and dance.
You've got to dance.
You need to enjoy dancing and warm yourself up.
(Mr Kim takes steps.)
(He warms up along the music.)
(He enjoys dancing.)
- Even old men... - He's so excited.
You must be...
- warmed up by now. - Yes.
I need to make sure.
While you're exercising...
This is fun.
(He loves leaning against the ropes.)
If you feel that your body is warmed up...
(They prepare themselves for real boxing now.)
- Wind this around your wrist. - Okay.
Wind this around your wrist.
You need to wind this tight enough.
I need to do this?
You have a really big hand.
Hold on.
Your arm.
You both did the same thing,
but he's done so much better than you.
Look at this side. It looks sloppy.
All right, all right.
You can do it instead.
He's such a horrible student.
Why don't you show me how you punch?
This is nothing. It's a spin ball.
This is for soft punch.
It's just to practise...
- how to defend oneself. - I see.
You can practise defence with this.
It's used to practise defence.
(I can avoid getting hit from the spin ball.)
- Use your trunk. - Focus.
- That's right. - That's it.
That's exactly how you should do.
This won't help you.
Pose like this.
You need to protect your chin.
Your fists need to be on your eye level with this much distance.
This is the basic step.
Punch short. This is the jab.
Jab.
You have long arms. Jab, jab.
Then punch twice. One, two.
Jab, jab. One, two.
From there, you'll deal...
a left uppercut.
That's not it.
You have to deliver an uppercut at the end as well.
That's the draw.
(Mr Kim looks really sloppy with the boxing moves.)
After that, you can give a right hook.
That's not right. You have to bring your right arm in.
Do you have to make a sound?
It's up to you.
There, you got the right hook.
We'll go through it again.
One, two, three, four.
Stretching out my arms while punching was difficult.
I'm too stiff and old.
It didn't go as well as I hoped.
(He's making the sound.)
(I didn't make the noise with my voice.)
You need to make the sound with your nose.
(Making the sound with his nose)
- Do you have a sinus infection? - No.
I'm giving a shout to concentrate.
I'm doing it on purpose.
I'm breathing in and out quickly to control my breath.
It sounds like you have a runny nose.
I'm fine. If you have allergies, boxing will be good for you.
- What do I have to do? - Step forward from here.
Step by step.
Show me your jabs while you step forward.
(He only steps forward.)
Your body is not working as well as you hope.
Relax your arms.
(Yong Geon is sloppy, but he keeps trying.)
It'd be fun to create a match between the guys in your age.
It'll be a serious match among the celebrities.
- People in my age? - Yes.
- It'll be fun... - I'll book a funeral hall then.
- Stretch your arms out. - Stretch your arms out here.
(Making noises)
Relax your arms and punch.
Let's practise in sequence.
You have to tilt your pelvis.
You can try that at home.
Apply some cream on your back first, though.
The next one is...
(Making the sound with his nose)
Come back to where you are afterwards.
Don't make the sound with your nose and do it again.
I can't focus.
All right, then.
- You also think it's weird right? - I didn't speak through the nose.
- It's strange without the sound. - It's weird.
Make the noise, then.
(Making the noise)
(Amazed)
(His power comes from the snort.)
(I'll try to use the snort, too.)
This is a long hook.
(A long hook)
Okay.
- You're really funny. - What?
You're really funny. You're much funnier than I.
That's how it's supposed to be.
Hook!
One, two, three!
(He keeps a straight face.)
(Jab, jab, two!)
I just punched the opponent.
He got hit again.
(Mr Kim is fighting against himself in the mirror.)
His nose is bleeding.
Your punch needs to be light.
Relax.
(Oh, dear.)
You need to keep a straight face.
- A straight face? - Yes.
As if you're going to get him.
(His face and his movements are all sloppy.)
It didn't go as well as I thought.
I couldn't use the shoulder the way I wanted.
I felt awkward while practising.
I'm old and stiff, so my body was not physically up to it.
Nonetheless, I was sweating.
It felt good to be sweating.
- This exercise works. - And...
- do you prefer these ones? - Yes.
- Try them on. - Okay.
I've never done any of this before.
- It's good for you. - I agree. There's no...
- better sport than boxing. - Already...
I'm already sweating a bit on my back.
(Yong Geon hasn't worked out in a while.)
Try punching here.
- I'll push it for you. - Then?
That's how you can improve your punches.
When you're punching the sandbag, I don't leave it hanging.
- I'll push it towards you. - All right.
(Gye In's snort encourages Mr Kim to work harder on his punches.)
(He copies Gye In.)
I like the sound.
- Wow. - You're doing great.
He's cool.
(Yong Geon looks more natural now.)
Okay.
- I already feel different. - Of course.
- My body feels totally different. - It's the best sport.
- It's fun. - It must be fun.
- It's a nice way to relieve stress. - Of course.
Will you try punching another's mitt?
- Give it a try. - Those are the mitts.
You'll be tired after this.
Relax your body.
Aren't you going to introduce me?
- What? - I'm going on the ring.
78kg.
175cm.
He's never been defeated before.
Champion...
He is Mr Kim!
You need to come here.
(He's looking forward to the match.)
(One, two.)
Okay.
Punch lighter.
You need to punch lighter.
Do you think you can keep going like this until tomorrow?
- One, two. - One, two. The other side.
Three. You need to give me the uppercut now.
(Flapping)
You look like you're catching flies.
You need to punch, too.
(Take my punches. One, two!)
(Yong Geon keeps punching.)
(He's totally carried away.)
- Goodness. - Oh, dear.
I'm strong.
I made you drop your mitt.
You should be vigilant at all times.
Relax your arms.
Practise in a sequence.
One, two, three, four.
Keep going.
- Keep punching. - Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry.
(Only if I were older...)
- Punch! Punch! - Here I go!
(They resume practising.)
Punch!
(He punches hard in a row.)
You're still strong.
(Yong Geon does his best in practising punches.)
I was really surprised.
He never got tired.
I was impressed with his passion and how he challenged himself.
I thought he must be challenging himself all the time in his life.
That's what I thought.
It was a great challenge for him. I'm glad that he tried.
Bring it on!
(Yong Geon versus Gye In)
Great!
(It's a match between a teacher and a student.)
Okay.
(No one is cutting slack. It's a single round match.)
(Yong Geon seems like he can even try filming action movies.)
You're doing great.
(He moves quickly.)
Okay.
(Gye In delivers a great uppercut.)
(Yong Geon starts counterattacking.)
(He also delivers an uppercut.)
Why isn't the bell ringing?
(He's exhausted.)
- Pass some water, please. - I'm not that tired.
You're Lee Gye In, right?
I'm dizzy. I almost can't recognise you.
Great job.
- That's it. - Great job.
Are you all right?
- You're still strong. - What did you say?
- You're still strong. - You're very healthy for your age.
I was impressed.
Call me tomorrow morning.
It's true. It'll be painful from now.
I've only heard of boxing.
But I realised why you love boxing today.
It's a great sport.
- Good for you. - It's a complete workout.
I don't plan on boxing at a professional match...
- Give me your hand. - It's all right.
It's a bit red.
- You worked really hard. - It's all right.
It's normal to be a bit swollen.
Even at my age,
I wanted to challenge myself to prove that I can do it.
When I get tired, I can always take a rest.
What's important is that you keep challenging yourself.
I'll keep challenging myself.
I've just started boxing. It's just the beginning.
- You did a great job today. - You did better.
I sweated a lot, didn't I?
It was worth it.
- Goodness. - Great job.
Great job.
Oh, dear. It was a great workout.
(Yong Geon will continue challenging himself.)
(The Rainbow Live)
- Hello. - Hello.
- You're giving me a heart attack
The more I see you
Oh, dear.
You need to lift your leg higher.
- She's stiff. - I can't do it.
Today's episode will...
please Gook Ju.
- Really? - I guarantee you.
- Do we have male guests? - It's about time!
These guys are fresh like new leaves in the spring.
- I'd love to see them. - They capture women's hearts.
- It's not Brave Brother, is it? - There are two male guests.
- Wow. - There are two male guests?
This guys are...
- Goodness. - What on earth are you doing?
(Why is she gargling?)
(Keep hosting the show, Hyun Moo. Ignore what I'm doing.)
These two guys will capture women's hearts. They're younger than us.
- Our rivals will be on the show? - They're younger than us!
- Please come in the studio. - Let's go now!
- Oh, it's them! - Let's go!
Let's go now!
- Crush. - Eric Nam.
(He's good looking, and his voice is also sweet.)
(Eric Nam is a sweet guy who captures women's hearts.)
In Korean, it's "I love you".
I love you.
(Even the celebrities abroad have fallen in love with him.)
(A singer, Eric Nam)
(He has a very attractive voice, and he's got a great sense for music.)
("Don't Forget" by Crush takes the first place on music charts.)
(His popular song sweeps the music charts.)
(This hip-hop musician has been recognised by popular musicians.)
(A singer, Crush)
Welcome to I Live Alone.
You're giving me a heart attack
- She's too excited. - I feel great.
You guys both have English names. Did you both live abroad?
Yes, I was born in the United States.
- I was brought up there. - You're from Boston, right?
Eric must be your English name.
- Yes. - Do you have a Korean name, too?
It's Nam Yoon Do.
I see.
Why are you laughing?
It sounds like a name of an island.
He is one of the two big islands in K-pop.
There are Sul Woon Do and Nam Yoon Do.
- Sul Woon Do for Trot music. - It makes sense, though.
Crush, did you also live abroad? Your name is in English.
No, I was born in Korea.
- Where were you born? - I was born in Wangsimni.
- Wangsimni is a nice place. - What's your real name?
- It's Shin Hyo Sub. - Hyo Sub.
- I thought his Korean would be bad. - He could be an overseas Korean.
His name is Hyo Sub.
- Shin Hyo Sub. - Hyo Sub.
It's been long since we had guests in their 20s.
- That's right. - Let's see the video clip first.
Let's start.
Fresh!
What is wrong with him?
Let's go check out the fresh guy's place.
(Eric Nam's apartment is located in Hannam-dong.)
- Hannam-dong. - Wow.
- I'm impressed. - His apartment is so nice.
- Wow. - It's neat.
- It's gorgeous. - It looks like a house abroad.
(There are no curtains in the bedroom.)
(He wears a hooded sweater to avoid sunlight.)
(The bedroom is really bright with sunlight.)
That's how you should get up in the morning.
Why don't you have any curtain in the bedroom?
I just moved recently.
I haven't had a chance to hang it yet.
Okay.
(He gets out of bed right away as he wakes up.)
Okay.
(He makes the bed.)
- He drinks coffee. - Wow.
- It'll be ready in three minutes.
It takes too long.
(He patiently waits for his coffee.)
I can't do anything without a cup of coffee in the morning.
- You need coffee to start the day? - I need coffee.
- How much coffee do you drink? - There it is.
- I drink about five cups of coffee. - That's a lot of coffee.
(It's really hot!)
It's really hot!
Hello.
You must be Wilson.
(Wilson stays silent.)
We finally met.
You're very quiet.
(Wilson is very quiet.)
- Goodness. - What is he doing?
- You need to calm down. - I can't take my eyes off of him.
- Why are you making a fuss? - How can you stay still?
- We also do that a lot. - Look at Wilson. Even he's shy.
Welcome to my apartment.
(The sweet guy Eric has captured Wilson's heart.)
I don't know why I'm clapping.
It's my first time to clap upon seeing the video clip.
Hello. It's been three years since I lived alone.
I'm 29 years old. My name's Eric Nam and I'm a singer. Nice to meet you.
I was born in the United States.
I graduated from the university there.
I worked at a consulting firm.
- Wow. - For real? He earned six figures.
Before I started working, I was doing a volunteer work in India.
I passed the audition on "The Great Birth".
That's how I came to Korea.
Let's see if there are any new songs out.
You listen to pop in the morning?
Yes. I turn the music on first.
(He's in a great mood.)
(He keeps dancing.)
(He has a sweet voice.)
(The onion is so old that the flower has bloomed.)
How long have you been in the fridge?
- He talks to everything. - That's right.
- He's so sweet. - She'll call us crazy if we do it.
- What are you talking about? - It's because it's Eric.
(He starts cooking.)
(He stir-fries asparagus and onions.)
- Asparagus. - Are you making breakfast?
You eat asparagus?
I eat whatever vegetables there are in the fridge.
(He wears an apron.)
- It's like a breakfast in hotels. - You're right.
My gosh.
(It's an American style breakfast.)
- Oh, baby! - That's my style.
That's the breakfast I'd like to have every morning.
(I can't wait to have breakfast.)
(He watches the news on CNN.)
I'll eat now.
(He has American breakfast...)
(while watching the news on CNN every morning.)
He has American breakfast.
He watches the news on CNN while having breakfast.
How can he digest food if he's watching the news on CNN?
(It feels like New York.)
(The napkin looks like a 100-dollar bill.)
- I have no idea what the news is. - The napkin is a 100-dollar bill.
(He wipes his mouth with a 100-dollar bill.)
(He eats kimchi that he's got from delivery food.)
It's kimchi that comes with delivery food.
I can tell that he lives alone.
(Coughing)
It's difficult to eat kimchi in the morning.
- It's true. If you're not use to... - Why?
eating kimchi in the morning, you'll suffer from gastric acid secretion.
- Really? - I make steamed pork with kimchi.
You make it for breakfast?
I'm so full.
Let's wash the dishes.
(He cleans up right away.)
Let's do the dishes.
This is the tiring part.
The food I make is only for myself. Yet, I need a lot of ingredients,
there's so much leftover food.
(It's more exhausting to clean up the leftover ingredients.)
He packs leftover food.
He's tidy. Most men leave everything behind after cooking...
- and do something else. - It's true.
(Let's ventilate the apartment.)
The weather looks nice.
(He ventilates the bedroom.)
Breathe deeply, my dear apartment.
(He can't be any sweeter.)
He's even sweet to his apartment.
(He takes a box out of nowhere.)
Hold a second.
(He's calling someone.)
- Hello? - Hello?
Hi, this is Eric Nam.
- Yes. - I'd like to donate some clothes.
I don't have enough time to bring them myself.
- I see. - Could I send them by delivery?
- He's so kind. - Of course you can.
Do you donate your clothes on a regular basis?
Yes. I try to do it whenever I have a chance.
Nowon-gu, Seoul.
Nowon-gu.
- Seoul. - It's Nowon-gu.
Deokreung-ro.
- Deok... - Reung.
- Reung? - Yes, Reung.
- As in Eureureong? - No, it's "Reung".
- Deokreung... - Deokreung-ro.
- Okay. - Oh, Korean is difficult for him.
I have a question.
- Go ahead. - Is there anything you need?
- If you could let me know, I'll... - Yes.
There are some things we're short of.
But it'd be much better if you could visit us some time.
- Your visit would be very helpful. - Can I just go there?
I will send clothes on a regular basis...
if you need them.
- Thank you. - It's okay. I'm sorry...
that I can't bring this in person.
- I'll visit you next time. - Okay.
I've been making donations since I was little.
My parents taught me and my two little brothers...
that we should help people in need.
When I do volunteer works, people give me inspiration.
I gain much more than I give.
Shall I clean the floor?
All right. Let's begin.
He wipes the floor, too.
(He's wiping the floor in a squat position.)
(Clean and meticulous)
My knees hurt.
(He uses his slippers as knee pads.)
(Eric Nam, the master of mopping)
- His knees turned red. - Look at that.
He looks like he's doing military training.
Why don't you use a mop? Is it because that's better that way?
- My goodness. - That's one of the reasons.
(He cleans every corner of the house with passion.)
He's cleaning in such a weird way.
(I am exhausted.)
Let's take a break.
- Is that a massager? - Yes.
My shoulders hurt so much on that day.
(Shall I set up the TV?)
Ta-da.
It's still not working.
(It's still not working.)
- Why is it... - My TV didn't work.
Thank you for calling our customer service.
You can speak instead of pressing buttons.
- Okay. - Please choose...
(He answered to the machine unintentionally.)
Could you say it again more clearly please?
A customer service associate.
Would you like to speak to a customer service associate?
- Yes, please. - Yes.
To speak to a customer service associate,
please enter your phone number and press the hash key.
What?
What's a hash key?
It should be the star or the hash tag.
- Enter the registered phone number, - Which one?
(Let's just press both.)
(He finally gets to speak to a customer service associate.)
We are sorry. All lines are busy now.
You should avoid calling during the lunch hour.
When that happens to me, I wonder...
who is talking to them while I'm on hold.
I'm really curious.
We will do our best to help you...
in a convenient way.
Thank you.
(Thank you.)
- He doesn't grumble at all. - While you are on hold,
we will give you a tip on what to do when you lose your mobile phone.
(No more, please.)
That's funny.
While you are on hold, we will give you a tip on...
- how to set up age restrictions. - You'll be disconnected after that.
Oh, my gosh.
- I can't take this anymore. - He's starting to get annoyed.
(I should try something else.)
(He starts to look it up on the internet.)
Finally, it's connected.
(Finally, he gets to speak to a customer service associate.)
Internet is working well, but...
- when I turn on the TV, it says... - Yes.
"If you have made your payment, please turn the set top box off"...
(He's reading every syllable clearly.)
- I've made my payment. - I see.
- I'll find out what is the problem. - Yes.
Could you tell me your serial number?
- It's 9174... - Yes, 9174...
And there's letter "N".
- Then, 54... - It should be 11 digits.
My goodness. Let me see. The letter "S", "T"...
And there are seven digits...
(The mystery of the serial number)
I'm sorry, but we need your registered name and date of birth...
- to assist you. - Oh, dear.
- That's a problem of living alone. - There's a lot to handle.
I'll call you back after I get the information.
- It's difficult. - He failed again.
(Wilson, I failed again.)
Making a phone call like this...
takes me a lot of courage.
My TV doesn't work, and...
One time,
my electricity and gas supply were cut off.
I just didn't know how to pay the bills.
It was harder than I had thought.
I'm still getting used to those things.
I'm learning how things work here.
Let's wash up...
and fix my hair.
(He looks cute.)
He really looks cute.
- Oh, wow. Men always... - He's handsome.
- My goodness! Look at him. - Oh, my goodness.
- He reminds me of Won Bin's scene. - Great.
Let's get changed.
I love it when a man shaves his face, especially the neck.
- I shave, too. - You do?
- I go down to my chest. - Gosh!
(He looks more handsome in a suit.)
(This is how a handsome guy should look.)
(Wearing perfume is a must for a gentleman.)
Okay.
(He's checking his clothes for the last time.)
Do I look okay?
(Good)
He looks like he's going on a date.
That's how men usually dress on a date.
See you later.
He's saying goodbye to Wilson. He's such a gentleman.
You're good at household chores, aren't you?
- You seem good at cooking, too. - Me?
- You keep your place clean. - I like cooking.
I don't mind doing any household chores except for...
- laundry. - Laundry?
- I see. - Doing laundry is tiring.
You can just take it to a laundry.
You can't have your laundry mixed with others'.
You sound like my mum, Dong Wan.
(He's such a nagger.)
Stop nagging.
I always wear what I hang on the drying rack.
- That's normal. - We don't need to see your video.
I can imagine your lifestyle.
I'm getting more curious about his lifestyle.
Crush, is this your first appearance on TV?
- Yes, on this channel. Yes. - It's your first appearance?
- I'm excited to watch his video. - Me, too.
- We should watch his video. - Let's watch.
(Crush's house in Jamwon-dong, Seoul)
(The living room looks ordinary.)
I like how his room looks.
(Messy)
(It looks excessively natural.)
- Why is it so dark? - It should be dark when sleeping.
- Of course. - Eric's room was too bright.
They are so different from each other.
- It's seven in the morning. - Do you wake up that early?
- I have to go to school. - I see.
Oh, right. He goes to college.
(The alarm wakes him up.)
(What time is it now?)
(Doyou, Crush's manager)
(Five more minutes.)
I know exactly how it feels.
(Just five more minutes.)
(You have to wake up now.)
(Groaning)
(You have a lot to do today.)
Hi, Doyou.
(Doyou rushes him.)
His hair looks like Illusionist Lee Eun Gyeol's.
He looks like a character from "Dragon Ball".
Let's go. Let's go.
Come here.
Hello.
I've been living alone for four years.
I'm a singer-songwriter and a lyricist.
My name is Crush. It's nice to see you.
(I'm Crush, a 25-year-old single man who lives alone.)
I live alone because...
I have different life pattern from my family.
And...
I always wanted to live alone.
I used to live in a studio.
It's been over two weeks since I moved here.
So I've been very excited to live in a bigger house.
- That must be his workroom. - He has a workroom in his house.
Do you work as soon as you wake up on an empty stomach?
(This is a small, but cosy workroom...)
(where Crush's songs are created.)
Hey.
Let's make a song together.
(Lifting up)
Play a chord you want.
- I'll put you as the songwriter. - His puppy can play the piano?
- Doyou is so cute. - "I don't want to do this."
I am sorry.
(Good luck, Crush.)
(He warms up his fingers.)
- My hands are so stiff. - His face looks so funny.
I thought he'd been stung by a bee.
My face swells in the morning, especially my nose.
- So you weren't stung by a bee? - No. My nose...
Look at his nose. My goodness.
- I'm sorry to say this, but... - Please...
- change the angle. - He looks better at this angle.
- That's better. - Did you have a boxing match?
- Your face is swollen so much. - I think...
Look at your forehead.
- I'm sorry, but... - You have a bee hive in your house?
Did they exaggerate your face with computer graphics?
He definitely got stung by a bee.
- This is harsh. - He got stung in his sleep.
- Will this be aired as it is? - Of course.
(He looks very serious.)
- Look at him. - He's so cute.
- He didn't realise how he looks. - That happens to everyone.
- His face turned red. - I'm sure he got stung by a bee.
- This is harsh. - He got stung in his sleep.
This is harsh.
Did they exaggerate your face with computer graphics?
Your face swells only while you're young.
I laughed so hard that I have a cramp in my jaw.
- He's singing. - It's so funny.
- Look at his face. - My goodness.
They will make your face look better when it's aired.
That's impossible to do with computer graphic.
I can't show my face like that.
How old is Doyou?
He's one and a half years old.
Why are you barking?
Here's your breakfast.
Let's have breakfast.
(Long awaited breakfast)
Enjoy your breakfast.
(I should wash up now.)
- I really didn't... - Oh, my.
Why would you show that?
Your body looks natural, too.
- That's how you look. - How could you show my chest?
(He's shocked to see his naked body on TV.)
Could you please blur my nipples? Please.
- If you mention that one more time, - But...
we'll enlarge them.
To speak more politely...
It's a total mess.
(It's a total mess.)
(Let's clean up later.)
(A pot)
(What should I have for breakfast?)
- His fridge is empty. - He has only instant food.
(A weird combination of...)
(herbal medicine and instant food)
(Today's menu is instant soup.)
- He's more like Gook Ju's style. - Exactly.
That's an instant sauce, right?
- Yes, that's really delicious. - The soup sauce.
I am starving.
(He cuts tofu in pieces...)
(and drops it in the pot.)
- You're spattering the soup. - That's dangerous.
- You might get hurt. - The soup is spattered everywhere.
(The soup is dripping.)
I'm in trouble.
(You have to put green onion.)
Look how he washes the green onion.
He's too lazy to use a chopping board.
He didn't even take it out of the package.
(He didn't even take it out of the package.)
(He cuts it with scissors.)
(He puts in a lot of enoki mushrooms.)
I like the menu, though.
Me, too.
(Slurping)
(Exclaiming)
It's good.
That's the problem. How can I clean it up?
(Dirty)
It's done.
(He's done preparing his breakfast.)
(Instant rice, instant soup, packed kimchi)
- That looks great. - Everything is from a store.
(A feast of instant food)
(He eats while watching TV...)
(as what many other people who live alone do.)
Instant rice tastes better to eat from the package.
It's too hot. Oh, dear.
(His eyes are teary.)
It's too hot.
(Eat slowly even though you're busy.)
(He got used to eating alone after living alone for three years.)
I'll be late. I should hurry up.
Gosh. What's wrong?
(You should be punctual.)
I should hurry up.
(He finishes the rice even though he's running late.)
He's eating with so much gusto.
That was good.
(Cutting)
(He drinks deer antler extract every morning.)
(He pours every last drop of it.)
(Drinking up)
(Groaning)
(Is he eating a candy to remove the bitter taste?)
- What are you eating? - What is that?
It's an herbal medicine called gongjindan.
- How old are you? - Isn't he 25 years old?
- I'm 25 years old. - Even I don't eat that.
I never ate gongjindan throughout my 20s.
My father runs an herbal medicine business.
So he gives you expensive herbal medicines, right?
Doyou, I'll get going now.
(Running)
I'll get going now.
I'll be home early.
(Taking his bag)
(He's trying to put his bag on his shoulder.)
- Where is it? - He's a bit clumsy.
He's so adorable.
Oh, my goodness.
(What's wrong with him?)
See you later.
(Have a nice day.)
- It's Gangnam. - "Gangnam Station."
"This is stop is Gangnam."
"Gangnam."
He looks like a college student now.
(Is this the right bus?)
- This is your school bus, right? - Yes.
(Crush takes the school bus often.)
(I'm sleepy.)
(The school bus leaves.)
(Writing down something)
What are you writing down in the bus?
I'm working on my new album right now.
So I have to write the lyrics whenever I have a chance.
I see.
(After working hard,)
(he takes a vitamin.)
That's how college students' morning is.
- He's sleeping deeply. - They sleep in a bus.
(Crush is tired as he woke up early.)
(While he takes a quick nap,)
(the bus arrives at his school.)
My goodness. It's a college campus.
I want to go there, too.
(He arrives in an hour.)
You must be very popular at school.
- I think so, too. - Are you popular?
No, they're used to going to school with me.
(Let's run.)
I am late.
I am tired.
(Why is the classroom I first go to always on the hill?)
Aren't you Crush?
- She recognised him. - Really?
- I'm a fan of yours. - Really?
You are my senior.
- Are you a freshman? - Yes. It's nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you, too.
- Is she a freshman? - Yes.
(Exhausted)
What's class are you going to?
I'm going to the acoustics class.
Acoustics.
(The freshman doesn't seem very tired.)
(Panting)
(I used to run well when I was a freshman.)
It's a good exercise, though.
You're going to be late. You were late, right?
I was late.
(Sitting down)
(He's confused about the lecture room.)
I am exhausted.
Where are you now?
Where is the lecture held? Is it the auditorium?
(He barely managed to come to the auditorium.)
It's not the auditorium?
The building down here?
(The genius musician came to the wrong place.)
Where should I go?
- Up on the hill? - He's clumsy.
Not the red building?
The fourth level?
(Running)
Has the class begun?
(It's the most important question.)
Okay.
Oh, my.
(Did the lecturer call roll already?)
Hello.
It's not really like underground music.
The max pressure is at 270 degrees.
(Opening the door)
You can use this.
(His best friend is late, too.)
It's so funny when friends are late together.
Look at the sound wave.
(Calm)
(He's writing down everything...)
He's focusing on the lecture.
(without missing any point.)
The other instruments are no exception.
It applies to every instrument.
To be honest,
when you work and study at the same time,
you tend to put less effort into your studies.
Despite that, I try to juggle both of them.
It's because I think...
every songwriter needs basic musical knowledge.
I learn so much from the lectures.
So I can't give up on my studies.
- Crush. - Yes?
Please come out.
- Your lecturer called you out. - Where is he?
- Tell us difficulties in working... - He's there.
as a senior just like your classmates.
Let me ask you a question. Are you making any money?
(Lecturer Kim Young Sun)
As for the money...
Some celebrities buy their parents a new house.
- You don't make that much money? - Not that much.
Not that much? I see.
But I am making enough money...
to help my parents pay off their debt.
You're helping them pay off their debt?
You're earning enough to do that?
- My parents... - That's great.
- Well, yes. - Since you have...
work experience already,
why don't you give your classmates some advice?
When I talk with my friends, juniors or seniors,
many of them think that they're not ready to work yet.
But I don't think you need to be perfect when you start working.
You should go for it...
- with confidence. - I agree with him.
- You should jump right in. - I also think...
rather than getting acquainted with helpful people for your career,
it's more important to have...
true friends whom you can share your feelings.
He realised it at a young age.
(He's cool.)
(It's lunch time after the class.)
School cafeterias serve great food.
(Crush came to the cafeteria with his friends.)
- That's a lot. - It looks delicious.
What is that?
It's spicy stir-fried pork with rice.
- I'll finish up here first. - How much is it?
- Here you go. - It's three dollars.
Thank you.
It's Crush.
- Hello. - Enjoy your lunch.
- Enjoy your lunch.
(The students are exclaiming.)
- He looks cool. - Oh, wow.
I got a lot of dumplings.
(Crush is in the cafeteria.)
- The students are taking pictures. - They will post it on SNS.
- Crush really is popular. - They will post the pictures.
(He's so cool.)
Why do you have more dumplings?
I got only three dumplings.
- We have three dumplings, too. - Why didn't you ask for more?
Crush, what will you perform at our school concert?
I will just...
show my handsome face.
She doesn't even look at him.
I passed the class.
I barely passed that class.
Do you have to take the class again?
- I think I have to. - I failed that class.
- When you were a freshman... - In what semester did you fail it?
- When I was a freshman... - He got good grades.
- I got a scholarship. - He got a scholarship.
(I got a scholarship when I was a freshman.)
Even though we were living together, he went to classes alone.
Even when I asked him to wake me in the morning,
he left home without waking me...
saying he had some errands to run.
- What kind of errands? - He left by himself.
He was probably running errands for a girl.
- Give me some more. - You can have it all.
- All of it? - Yes.
- I'll take that. - Why are you eating so much?
I'm hungry.
It must be because you live alone.
Do you know how hard it is to live by myself?
I moved recently.
Tell us if you need any tips.
What are the essential items...
for someone who lives alone?
What do you call that thing you light up?
- Scented candles? - Candle!
Why is that essential?
You should light it when you have visitors.
Candles can change the atmosphere.
What else?
You need wine.
What is wrong with students nowadays?
Do you have anything at home...
that you prepared in case you have a female visitor?
In my case,
I take a shower.
You already took a shower. Do you need another one?
- Wait. - You take a shower?
I don't want her to smell foul odours.
- Oh, I see. - To get rid of the smell.
I see why some of you could have taken it the wrong way.
- You should have elaborated. - Explain in details.
- Sorry. - What about you, Eric?
Let's say you're expecting a girl at your place.
I'd clean and light a scented candle.
I always have wine.
- Wine! - Wine is good.
- You need wine. - I always have a selection of wine.
- He and I are so similar. - What?
- In what way? - Hear me out.
Ask me the same question.
You look like you're here to sell wine.
We took a look at both of your mornings.
What do you think, Crush?
- I think I'm doomed. - It's okay.
- Don't say that. - You looked very natural.
- That's right. - Yes.
Eric's life looks like one you would see on TV shows.
It was like a scene from a movie.
- And with Crush... - It was like a sitcom.
- It's closer to our lives. - I thought I was watching myself.
- Come on. Don't worry. - He was similar to us.
- It wasn't that bad. - No way.
- My face is still bloated, too. - Really?
- Of course. - Like it makes a difference.
Let's take a look at Eric's afternoon.
Afternoon!
- What's this? - What's this?
I have a feeling that restaurant has good food.
It's nice and cosy.
Who are you waiting for?
He must be on a date.
I'm meeting a friend.
(Chloe Moretz)
(His jaw drops.)
Oh, wow.
That's Chloe Moretz.
- Hey. - Hey.
(The two became friends through an interview.)
- How are you? - How are you?
- Good to see you. - Good to see you.
All right, take a seat.
Thank you.
Of course.
Watch him pull the chair out for her.
(Sweet manners)
I hope you're ready for some meat.
- I am ready for some meat. - You are?
- Always. - Okay.
When am I not?
I feel like I'm watching an American TV show.
Me, too.
I'm so excited to have you back.
Yes, I had to be back.
It's such a fun town.
- You were here a year ago? - It's so cool. Yes.
What did we do last time? We did a lot.
We did a lot. I made really bad shaved ice for you.
I don't know why that's in my memory.
It was hardcore. I remember eating the squid.
- Oh, right. - I ate the silkworm.
Yes, you ate live octopus.
- And you had silkworm. - That's right.
Yes, that was fun.
I actually really liked the silkworms.
Be careful since the dish is very hot.
It's really hot. He told us to be careful.
- My goodness. - Lamb?
- What kind of meat is that? - It's lamb.
- It's lamb and pork belly. - That's amazing.
I wasn't hungry but now, I'm hungry.
Now, I definitely will eat.
- This is tofu. - Okay.
These are anchovies.
And this is the soup, the broth.
- Dig in. - How should we do it?
- These are wraps? - You can wrap it in that.
How are your chopstick skills?
They're pretty good actually.
- I mean, I'm from LA. - They're pretty good.
She's so good with using the chopsticks.
Oh, wow.
I think you're better than me.
- Really? - What the heck!
Why are you so good?
I eat a lot of sushi...
- at home. - At home?
He's complimenting Chloe on her chopstick skills.
- He's very sweet. - He's so nice.
She's gorgeous.
(Chloe is very beautiful.)
He's so honest.
Stop staring at her face and watch what's going on.
- Okay. - This is some kind of leaf.
Go for it.
Is it good?
They're digging in.
(Yummy)
Look at that. That's amazing.
She eats kimchi and sesame leaves.
(This girl knows her meat.)
We ate a lot.
I like the bean paste.
It's good, right?
Oh, yeah.
(They finished eating.)
- Okay. - What's that?
It's so pretty.
- Go ahead and open it. - Okay.
- Oh, cool! - So, yeah.
Check it out.
Oh, wow.
That is so amazing.
It's like last year, what I wore.
- Yes, you wore a hanbok. - Yes.
So in Korea,
- Is it like a stamp? - Yes.
Instead of signatures, people do things officially with stamps.
That's what it looks like when you stamp it.
It says Chloe Moretz.
That's a hair thing.
- Oh, cool! - You can put it in your hair.
That's beautiful.
- I hope they're okay. - Thank you. They're amazing.
- Thank you. - Okay.
You're welcome. No worries.
If it's okay with you, we'll go find somewhere that's fun.
Yes, we'll do something fun. We'll figure it out.
- Yes. Great. - Shall we?
Let's head out. Let's go have some fun.
They're going on a date.
It's totally like watching an American TV show.
(The sweet guy carries the gift box for her.)
(Where are they headed?)
- So, we're going to have... - Cool.
- some serious face off. - This is sick.
- It's cool, right? - I'm so down for this.
Eric is charming when he speaks English.
- His voice changes. - Even men would fall for you.
- I like when he speaks in English. - Have you fallen for him?
You make my heart flutter.
(He even made Crush's heart flutter.)
Loser has a penalty.
Okay.
(He becomes competitive.)
One more time!
(I won't lose.)
They look so cute.
- They do. - What was your score?
57.
(Eric wins 57 to 38.)
(Did I lose?)
- Yes, you won. - 38.
Okay, go!
- No, no, no. - Go.
(He gets to flick her forehead.)
- Are you ready? - Oh.
(Nervous)
Here I go!
There you go.
(He only pretends to flick her.)
(Oh, my!)
Other men wouldn't do that.
We'd go for it.
(He breaks the hearts of women.)
You're a good actress. Has anyone told you that?
Thank you, guys. I'm a really good actor.
Let's go in here.
You're going to sing. I'm not singing.
- I'm singing? - You're going to sing.
We're singing.
Fine, I'll croon.
It's the first coke I've had in two years.
- Really? - Oh, they have... I love shakers!
- Tambourines? - Dude, I love them.
(Chloe Moretz)
Should I tell
(She's so cute.)
(Go, Eric!)
- There you go. - Eric doesn't miss a beat.
He's a good singer.
(This is fun!)
(Dancing)
I thought Chloe said she wasn't going to sing.
What do you mean
(She said she wasn't going to sing, but she bursts out her rap skills.)
(She looks just like Eminem.)
(Eric sings Crush's "Don't Forget".)
It's "Don't Forget".
Don't forget
Oh my gosh.
Oh my gosh, look at you.
(Even the tiny karaoke seems romantic when you're with Eric.)
It doesn't matter whether you're a Korean, American...
or Chinese celebrity. We're all people.
Once you get to know someone, you can be friends.
Chloe is young and energetic.
That made it easier for us to get closer.
I had a great time with her.
(Eric heads somewhere after meeting Chloe.)
Did Chloe leave?
- I'm sad. - We won't see her anymore?
(He arrives at his studio.)
(He's very busy preparing for his new album.)
Hello. Hello.
- What's up? - He's good at greeting people.
- Hey, what's up? - What's up? How are you?
Bad.
Okay.
(He looks serious.)
I like this the best.
The lyrics "champagne" and "caffe latte"...
I think it's catchy and people will sing along.
- Champagne. - Champagne.
- Caffe latte. - Caffe latte.
- Is it for your new album? - Yes.
(Joe, the producer)
Hey, hey.
(This album tells the story of Eric.)
(He wants to share his story...)
(as a singer with everyone.)
I came to Korea to become a singer.
But I wasn't singing.
I was interviewing other singers...
helping them become a success.
That hurt a lot.
I was exposed to the media through the interviews.
So, I was thankful that I was becoming known.
However, the reason I began all this was to become a singer.
I wanted to do music.
From now on,
I'd like to show people the singer in Eric Nam.
That's what I want the most.
That would be...
my biggest challenge.
(He practises late into the night.)
- He practises till late. - Wow.
(Shy)
- Eric. - Whenever we watch Eric's video,
- Crush keeps on going... - Is he getting smaller?
"No way."
- "Wow." - Then he said one thing.
"She's so pretty."
(Wow, she's so pretty.)
(The older men think Crush is cute.)
- He said that. - "She's so pretty."
But isn't she really pretty?
She's pretty. She is.
Aside from Chloe, I understand that you have a huge network.
Whenever Hollywood stars visited for an interview with "Section TV",
- he's met them all. - They look for Eric first.
Who have you met so far?
- Paris Hilton. And recently, - Wow.
Barbara Palvin. She came last week.
- She came for Seoul Fashion Week? - Yes.
I was busy with my album, so we only exchanged texts.
And Jamie Foxx...
(Jamie Foxx?)
- Jamie Foxx. - We don't talk as often these days,
but he visited recently so we met up to eat.
- My goodness. - Wow.
I should become friends with Eric first.
I want to be friends, too.
It's not just about speaking English, you have to be friendly.
What I heard is that of course Eric is good at English.
But not only that, the way he expresses is classy.
Because he uses such polite...
words and expressions, stars feel like they're being treated well.
I should learn English from you first.
But you're already good at it.
- Let's watch the next clip. - All right.
- Crush, this is you after school? - Yes.
(Crush came back home after school.)
Your dog was waiting all this time.
Doyou.
- Tickle, tickle. - Doyou was waiting all this time.
Do you remember Doyou?
- Yes. - Yes.
How are you?
Should I do the dishes?
He's doing the dishes now.
Gosh.
Do my dishes for me.
Do my dishes. Do them.
I talk to my dog, too.
He asked his dog to sing for him, and now it's the dishes?
- I always do mine right away. - They'll leave you alone this way.
- Is that so? - Yes, that's right.
(Struggling)
Have you ever wished that your dog would do the dishes when you're out?
Of course.
Also cleaning, too.
The puffiness in your nose is slowly going away.
When it's night-time, his nose will turn normal.
Wow, you're barely wiping it.
(My back hurts.)
Should I decorate my room?
- What's this? - What is that?
- This room... - There is a trophy.
I didn't get a chance to decorate this room yet, so I wanted to.
First...
(How should I decorate it?)
I've never lived in a place with a room before. I got excited.
So I went to the furniture store and created a theme for each room.
It's like a thinking room.
That's what I wanted to create.
(From a storage-like space...)
- Wow. - It looks really nice.
- Wow. - I'd like a room like that.
(He's getting ready to go out again.)
- Are you leaving again? - Where are you going?
I'll be right back.
Poor Doyou.
Bye, Doyou.
(Crush is heading to his studio.)
(By nightfall, he went to Hannam-dong.)
(Excited)
Why did they include this?
(Singing)
I'd be scared to meet someone like this at night.
But doesn't that happen because you're always thinking of music?
- Does it just happen? - It's...
- That's just me not thinking. - That's you not thinking.
I'm me, I'm you
You're you, you are me
If we are on the same page, we can be each other
- Wow. - Zico.
(Zico)
(These two musicians have a weird way of greeting each other.)
They're alike.
(It's a rough greeting between two friends.)
- They're the same age. - Wait.
- Seung Hyun sang "Don't Worry"? - Cha Seung Hyun?
Let's listen to it.
Do you have the guidelines?
Can you turn up the volume a little?
(Serious)
(Zico will be featuring in this song.)
He's good.
(It's a collaboration between two talented musicians.)
(We'll reach the top on the music charts.)
(Focusing)
(Zico is adding lyrics while humming about.)
It's a song for my album and we're making guide lines.
That's the first day we actually worked on it.
So this is the first time people will hear it.
We should write comedy sketches like this, too.
Eat it up. Vegetable juice.
I think it would sound good if you do the first part.
Here, when it first starts...
(They're working fast as they apply ideas on the spot.)
Or we can go in like this.
And then I'll sing the first part.
(He's humming lyrics that just come to mind.)
People around me...
(Crush is getting ready to record another new song.)
What's the title for this one?
It's called "In the Air". It's for the album's intro.
- "In the Air". - Can you turn up the vocals?
(Crush is recording a new song.)
(A soulful song...)
(is sung with a sensitive voice.)
(He has a sweet but powerful voice.)
(He's sure to attract many women.)
(Crush continues to focus while working on his new song.)
You are completely different from what you were like back home.
- He's totally different. - This song is great.
Hey, how long has it been since you moved?
- It's been four months. - You moved too, didn't you?
- Yes, I did. - He moved less than a month ago.
Who have you invited to your place so far?
Do you mean a woman?
No, just anyone.
- No woman has visited yet. - Yet?
What? Not just yet.
(I don't have any.)
(Just thinking about it makes these young boys excited.)
They're at a good age.
You hardly go to school, don't you?
- I do. - You only went to see the freshmen.
- He's busted. - No.
What are you talking about?
(Crush gets butterflies thinking about freshmen.)
When I first met Crush...
He had eight bars.
But he asked me to change it to 16 bars.
I said okay and extended it for him.
He sat in the back and wrote lyrics in just 30 minutes.
- Wow. - Those 16 bars were amazing, too.
"Where Do You Want to Go?"
- That was really amazing. - I was amazed.
In 2 or 3 years from now, what if Crush and I...
suddenly lose it?
What do you mean?
- The touch? - What if we lose the touch?
That's why...
- we're always sensitive. - Yes.
It's ever-changing.
It's changing all the time.
But we strive and struggle to not lose it.
That's why we're sensitive and it makes us tired.
- I'm getting tired. - Me too.
(What does music mean to Crush?)
To me, music is...
(To Crush, music is...)
like a girlfriend.
A lover?
Sometimes I get mad because of it,
and sometimes I love it so much.
I think it has similar characteristics...
as dating.
When the two of you meet, do you not talk about girls?
- Well... - I'm sure they talk a lot.
You do, right?
- Of course. - Do you talk about who you saw...
on television and ask what he thinks about her?
- We do. - I thought so.
- Who do you talk about? - Who did you talk about the most?
Zico and I talked about Red Velvet recently.
Which one?
They're all pretty. All of them.
- Help him. - But...
I hope that you would meet a lot of different people.
I'm not telling you to date them, you should just get to know them.
Are you saying this because you have the experience?
Do you usually meet with other celebrities or just ordinary people?
I'm doomed.
(I blame my mouth.)
That was new side of Crush that we just saw.
- Yes. - He turned into a professional.
Let's continue watching the next video.
(An apartment in Majang-dong)
- Majang-dong? - Majang-dong...
- is famous for meat. - Do you know the place?
- Go in, go in. - Hello.
Hello.
Did you order something to eat? I brought some food.
Wow.
I'm going to wash my hands.
- Hey, come here. - Yes.
What is it?
- This... - What?
Your pants... Do you not have enough money?
I should buy you a new pair.
- He's funny. - What a funny family.
Hey, hey.
- Your father is really young. - Yes.
- That's his mum. - Your mum is pretty.
That's it.
I'll take pictures of the other rooms and send it to you.
I heard...
Dad forges my autograph when he gets drunk. Why?
- I don't know. - If you can't, I should.
But why do you do that?
- Since you're not there, I just... - He's so silly.
I took you to a karaoke...
when you were five.
You sang for over two hours by yourself.
He was a bit over four years old, and I took him to a karaoke.
We stayed up all night.
And the next day, you wanted to go to a karaoke again.
When I got home from work you said,
"Let's stay up all night again."
- That's what you said. - He's like a comedian.
I said no and I went by myself.
He's like a comedian.
You used to sing when you were young, too.
Did he pursue music, too?
- I wanted to become a singer. - He has a good voice.
I couldn't do it because your grandfather would disown me.
When I said I would pursue music when I was in middle school,
you hit me in the taxi.
Back then, I didn't think...
you were good enough to be a musician.
Seriously. I didn't know you would be this good.
When I listened to you sing,
you were young. When you were singing,
the way you sang and pitch wasn't that great.
I didn't know you would turn out like this.
You're an honour to our family.
- You're amazing. - It's cold.
Your music is amazing.
- Aren't you cold? - Yes.
- No. - Hey,
we're talking right now. Why are you saying you're cold?
I've heard it a million times.
Our hearts are burning inside.
- So... - Your heart is burning?
It's great right now. It's been a while.
It's been a long time since I had this conversation with you.
- It's been a long time. - Hey.
While we're at it,
there is a place I sometimes go to in our neighbourhood.
I want to listen to you sing.
- It's been too long. - Should we go?
Okay, let's go.
(Karaoke)
Let's see what's in here.
Why bother? Just sing anything.
How much lower do you want to go?
Three keys.
It's too low.
His family gets along really well.
(Crush's father has an attractive low voice.)
(His father who once dreamed of being a singer, sings soulfully.)
He's good.
He's calling his son. They're going to sing together.
Go.
(Crush was able to make his dad's dream come true.)
- His tone is different. - He takes after his dad.
(This amazing musician is being silly.)
He's being cute.
He's cute.
(A delighted father...)
(and a proud son.)
(Like friends, the father and son are singing the song together.)
- The song is called "Oasis". - "Oasis".
Sing together.
(Swooping)
(How do I look?)
(It's a mini concert in front of his family.)
(Featuring his father)
His father must be so proud.
(It's too funny.)
(The whole family can't stop laughing at Crush's dad.)
(He's trying his best.)
It's so nice to watch.
I'm jealous.
But it seems like the musical talent runs in your family.
I heard there was another musician in your family.
My uncle was...
a composer named Shin Dae Sung.
- He wrote "Sunny Day". - I see.
Your uncle did?
- "Sunny Day" by Song Dae Kwan? - Yes.
So before my uncle died,
he wrote some songs that weren't released.
He gave the scores to me...
- through my aunt. - Wow.
You could make music based on those songs.
Yes.
(Of course.)
(Crush is now back at home.)
I forgot to turn on the lights.
Sorry, baby.
I think you would feel lonely after living with your family.
- Totally. - Right?
- I'm really lonely. - I see.
(He goes straight to his office as soon as he gets home.)
We did the guide lines...
and I worked with Zico.
(His work continues through the night.)
(You're so hard-working.)
(This is too confusing.)
My head is going to burst.
It's so hard to make an album, isn't it?
Doyou.
Do you want to go to Han River?
Should we go? Should we go?
Let's go for a walk.
Okay.
Let's go for a walk.
Let's go, let's go, let's go.
(I love taking a walk.)
I think it was maybe one or two in the morning.
- That late? - It's in the middle of the night.
- Isn't it nice then? - Yes, there is no one around.
I think Han River is the most beautiful place in the world.
(Doyou is running.)
(Running)
I'm tired.
(Coughing)
I'm tired.
(He's completely exhausted.)
He's weak.
- You don't work out, do you? - Yes, I do.
Do you?
I swim these days.
(He looks embarrassed.)
Doyou, I didn't come here to run with you.
I came to clear my head.
Let's take a break.
Friday night
(Crush is thinking about his album.)
(The night is getting deeper.)
Living alone...
is like travelling.
You have to continuously adapt to a new environment on your own.
That's why I think it feels like I'm someone travelling.
(He wants to live with a heart of a traveller.)
I feel like I'm travelling.
With the experiences I go through,
I'm still in the preparing stage...
to get used to the world.
(While thinking of life as travelling,)
(Crush looks at how precious small things are in daily life.)
Come out from the car
Take my hand and walk down the stairs
(It was an oasis-like day that was full of Crush's passion.)
- That's great. - You're awesome.
- You're so passionate. - Yes.
Eric Nam, what did you think while watching Crush's video?
Were there anything you were jealous or want to take after?
First, I think his passion for music is really amazing.
And watching his family...
- warmed my heart. - Yes.
I want to get to know him.
- He looked very natural. - Of course.
Now, we should watch Eric's video.
- I'm curious. - Yes.
They might contrast each other.
(After a long day of practice, Eric is going home.)
(Struggling)
Today has been so long.
It looks like a long way. Don't you have a car?
No, I don't.
(Eric returns to a dark empty house.)
Okay.
(Struggling)
(Tidy)
(He turns on the lights first.)
- What did you buy? - It's groceries, isn't it?
I should get changed first.
(He changed into comfortable clothes.)
Hello, Wilson. I'm back.
I thought I was watching a soap opera.
- A British soap opera. - Yes.
You must know how to cook since you bought groceries.
One meal?
Yes, my siblings were coming.
- Your real siblings? - Yes.
First...
- He has everything. Salmon... - Meat, noodles...
- Pasta. - Are you making pasta?
It looks best when men make pasta.
(Chop garlic and green onions.)
(Stir-fry in olive oil.)
It's hot.
My goodness.
(His hands are moving fast to cook for his guests.)
That looks good.
Aglio e olio isn't that hard to make, is it?
- It's not hard. - It's easier than you think.
Like this.
- It takes long to cook though. - It looks so delicious.
- He's good. - We're so similar.
(Eric Nam and I are so similar.)
(The pasta is now ready.)
(Slurping)
(It's delicious.)
It's good.
Really good.
- That looks so good. - I'm so hungry.
- I'm hungry. - He's going to eat it all.
Okay. That's done.
This is done.
- Chicken. - He even put pepper on it.
He's putting slits into it.
- He's good. - What are you making?
- Chicken wings. - Chicken wings?
Yes.
- The sauce... - It's kind of like teriyaki.
They sell teriyaki sauce, why are you making it?
Garlic.
I think it tastes better for me if it's made.
- My goodness. - My goodness.
You're good at cooking.
All right.
I'm counting on you, chicken.
(Grill chicken wings on a pan that has been buttered.)
(The sauce is going in.)
(Garlic soy sauce chicken wing is finished.)
(The chicken is left on the pan for the sauce to get into the meat.)
(This time, it's pancakes.)
(Golden)
(Even his decorations are perfect.)
- Look at that. - Up to the wing, I thought...
it was normal, but the pancake decoration is so pretty.
- He's already done. - He's really good.
(He finished four dishes in the blink of an eye.)
What? Miyeokguk too?
(Last dish is miyeokguk.)
All done.
(His guests have finally arrived.)
- How are you? - Hello.
Hello.
- Nice to see you. - Nice to see you.
- They're handsome. - He's handsome.
They're both handsome.
- It smells so good. - Does it smell good?
- Wow. - It looks so good.
(His brothers are awed by Eric's cooking.)
If we invited our brothers,
we'd just say "Let's order chicken."
"Hurry up." That's what we'd say.
I used to cook for them when I was young.
- They must like it. - It's been a few years.
(He prepared really hard to cook for his brothers.)
It's hot.
(The dinner feast made by the eldest, Eric Nam)
Well...
we have all the American food.
Why did you make miyeokguk?
Miyeokguk is...
for Mum's belated birthday.
People eat this...
for birthdays or special occasions here.
(The three brothers decided to video call their parents.)
Is this working?
- I think so. - Yes.
Hello. How are you?
- Hello. - Hi.
Good morning.
- Are you doing okay? - Yes.
(Nam Gye Sook, Nam Bum Jin)
Mum is so pretty.
It has been a long time since...
- we haven't cooked together. - Yes.
So, look.
How did it go?
- We made some miyeokguk. - It's miyeokguk.
It must have been a hard work!
This is to celebrate Mum's birthday and...
- your 30th wedding anniversary. - How sweet you are.
We didn't make miyeokguk here.
We'll enjoy miyeokguk for you instead.
- Thank you. - Help yourself.
Anyway,
we want to sing you "Happy Birthday".
- Wow. - His brothers will sing, too?
(Happy birthday to you)
- Look at his youngest brother. - They're adorable.
(The three brothers are singing together.)
(Happy birthday dear Mum)
They are lovely sons.
- They must be so proud of them. - Eric Nam is a sweet son.
- Have a good time, boys. - Okay.
We don't have enough time to go on a family trip these days,
right?
Right. We will be able to go on a trip someday though.
- Okay. Thank you. - Yes.
- Thank you. - I love you.
- Bye. - Love you, guys.
- Brian, say something. - Bye.
(Look at our youngest boy.)
- He just said, "Bye." - Bye.
- He must miss his parents so much. - Bye.
Bye.
I came to Korea after college.
We gradually had less time to be together.
We can't really spend time together either.
So I miss the love and care...
for the family.
I realised the importance of family more than before.
How does it feel like to live alone?
It's okay. I'm used to it now.
Look at us now.
We're still very close to each other.
It is amazing, isn't it?
- Because... - Why?
I feel like I raised you myself.
I fed you, changed your diapers,
and checked your homework.
With you, we spent lots of time fighting against each other.
There was no fist fighting, but we were just so different.
(They had different characters.)
When you were in high school,
you did really well, and...
- all teachers liked you. - Really?
But I always played football and flirted with girls at school.
- That's right. - I didn't study much.
To be honest, I was scared of teachers.
Why?
Because they would always say,
"Are you Eric's brother?"
- "Nice to meet you!" - I see.
They were nice in the beginning,
but I was nothing like you.
- I get it. - He feels he was overshadowed.
They had expectations on you.
You felt like you didn't live up to their expectations.
I didn't pay much attention in class.
I thought so. Did you study or did you not?
I did my homework.
- But you didn't do it right. - Yes.
I copied from my friends.
I thought so.
So how is Britney?
- How are you guys doing? - We're doing well.
We are in a long distance relationship.
How about you?
I don't have a girlfriend.
- Why not? - He is busy.
I don't have time to date someone.
Don't worry, Eric.
(How sweet you are.)
- I'm okay. - Since you're doing great in Korea,
I hope you have more chances to work in the United States.
- That will be good, too. - You're good with everything.
Thank you for the compliment.
Thank you.
- They're funny. - When we went to see...
- your first concert last year, - Yes.
I was so surprised.
I didn't know you were so good on stage.
I was so moved that I almost cried.
- Wow. - It was amazing.
Yes.
I thought you were really cool.
It was unbelievable for me, too. This is like a dream.
You were good.
My brothers always say,
"Brother,"
"I know this sounds awkward, but I love you."
Not many people say that.
So I really appreciate that.
For me, family is...
(To Eric, family is...)
love.
Family means love to me.
- Bye, man. - It was good to see you.
- I will see you soon. - All right.
(They hug each other.)
- In New York or something. - Maybe in the summer?
- Bye. - You're so cool.
You are more awesome than me.
- Really? - I mean a little more.
- Okay, take care. - Bye.
- Love you, guys. - Bye.
(After sending his brothers home,)
(he looks a bit lonely.)
- He looks so lonely. - That's understandable.
He is sighing.
It feels really lonely when you clean up the house alone.
(He cleans up the mess alone.)
(There are lots to do.)
This is endless.
(He closes all the caps tight.)
He's neat.
(He saves electricity.)
(Cleaning is finally over.)
- His house is so clean. - It is.
(He spends another night alone.)
(It's a long night for people who live alone.)
I'm 29 years old in Korean age.
For me, I always wanted to be a singer since I was little.
Being able to do what I always dreamed of is amazing.
I'm really grateful.
I feel like I'm growing step by step.
For me, my 20s has been...
the time of challenge.
(The 29-year-old Eric's 20s has been continuous challenge.)
(The multi-talented Eric Nam's single life)
Thank you.
(He is the example of a sweet man.)
He's just perfect.
I think I should apologise again for saying that...
- we're similar. - Oh, dear.
You don't need to apologise.
- We didn't see any similarities. - Not at all.
- I don't need to apologise? - He is nothing like you at all.
- I see. - Crush is speechless.
- Why are you speechless? - How are you doing, Crush?
- I'm confused. - Again?
But I do think that he's awesome.
- No. - Right.
We got to watch the lives of guys who are in their 20s.
- It was very inspiring. - It was.
- We'll cheer for you. - Yes, thank you.
- Thank you. - Go Eric!
Thank you.
Did you sleep tight?
(A 31-year-old actress Uhm Hyeon Gyeong talks to a giraffe.)
He is huge.
(A 35-year-old actor Oh Chang Seok loves basketball.)
Throw a shot!
Yes!
Take your position everybody.
(A single life with a twist)
(Uhm Hyeon Gyeong and Oh Chang Seok join the Rainbow Club.)