(With good music and cool people, JYP's Party People begins now.)
Party People!
(The show for those tuning in on a Saturday.)
Hello, everyone. It's Saturday night again.
The artists we're having on the show today are...
two of Korea's artists that...
have survived the jungle-like music industry.
So here's the first artist. It's Mamamoo!
(Mamamoo)
What's up?
("You're the Best", "Decalcomanie", and "Mr. Ambiguous" by Mamamoo)
Let's get it on.
Are you ready?
Raise up both your hands.
Mamamoo!
Party People!
JYP!
Mamamoo will sing a medley of Park Jin Young's songs.
(A medley of Park Jin Young's songs)
Together!
Everyone,
make some noise!
(Mamamoo)
(A talented idol group that never disappoints.)
Before anything,
it was my first time seeing your live performance up close.
It didn't feel like...
I was seeing a girl group.
It felt like I was seeing four solo artists.
All four of you exuded a relaxed and unique vibe...
on the stage.
(Mamamoo is a talented group with a relaxed and unique vibe.)
Aren't they cool?
- Yes! - Yes!
- Thank you. - Thank you.
I am glad that the four of us work together.
(Laughing)
(Delighted)
- May we give a group greeting? - Yes.
- Hello, we are Mamamoo. - Hello, we are Mamamoo.
(Look forward to Mamamoo's live performances.)
Mamamoo became a group that doesn't disappoint.
(Every song they release places 1st.)
Every song you release places first.
(They have singing skills, dancing skills, and stage manners.)
Thank you.
While everyone in the nation knows Mamamoo,
there may be people who don't know each member's name.
It would be nice to hear each member's voice.
What do you think?
- We love it. - We love it.
Hello, I am the refreshing Hwa Sa.
(Hwa Sa is a vocalist of Mamamoo with a husky voice...)
(who can sing powerfully and deliver delicate emotions.)
Your voice is deep.
It's a bit sexy too.
- I feel like I am in an audition. - That's right.
My hands keep shaking like this.
(Solar sings next.)
(Solar is the main vocalist of Mamamoo...)
(and one of the vocalists who represent K-pop.)
Thank you.
You have the main vocalist's lung-power and breath.
Let's hear the next member's voice.
I will sing a bit...
of "Making a New Ending for This Story".
("Making a New Ending for This Story" by Han Dong Geun)
(Whee In is a member of Mamamoo with a charming voice...)
(that shines the most in soul and rhythm and blues.)
(The vocalists of Mamamoo have a variety of charms.)
Hello, I am in charge of rap and dance.
I am the shining Moon Byul.
(Being the leader of performances, she greets everyone with a dance.)
("One Less Lonely Girl" by Justin Bieber)
(Moon Byul is a member of Mamamoo with a sense of rhythm...)
(that is perfect for rhythm and blues and hip hop.)
(Embarrassed)
- Moon Byul! - Moon Byul!
(Embarrassed)
I can see why Mamamoo is successful.
All four of you have unique colors.
With the right mix, you can make the most vibrant colors.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
I invited another group. Can you guess which group it is?
- I can tell from the light sticks. - That's right.
Everyone, B1A4!
(A unique group in its 7th year that survived in the music industry)
("What's Happening?" and "Baby Good Night" by B1A4)
("Baby Good Night" is a song about a playboy's escape.)
Put your hands up!
("Rollin'" by B1A4)
("Rollin'" is a song about deep and complex emotions.)
Let's go!
(Second guest of the night)
(The self-producing boy band back from hiatus, B1A4)
(Today's guests, B1A4 and Mamamoo)
We have never had so many singers on the show before.
We have 10 in total on stage.
(It's a real party.)
I'm especially happy to have B1A4 up here with me.
- Why? - Why's that?
I'm so excited today because...
there are many signs up that say "I love you, Jin Young."
(Don't get confused by which Jin Young it is.)
"Jin Young, I love you." See?
(Jin Young, I love you!)
My heart is thumping in my chest.
I couldn't be more excited even though I know she means you.
Could I borrow some of those?
Are you sure?
(He takes one as a souvenir.)
If only there wasn't a photo on the back.
Without the photo...
(My name is Jin Young too.)
It suits you.
Let me introduce myself.
I'm Jin Young, the leader of B1A4.
(Jin Young, leader and main producer)
I'm Sandeul, the lead vocalist.
(Sandeul, lead vocalist)
Hi, I'm Baro of B1A4, and my blood type is B.
(Baro, blood type B)
(Out of the blue)
You shouldn't say that.
(Cnu, born in Chungcheong Province)
I'm Cnu who was born in Chungcheong Province.
(Cnu, I love you!)
When we're on stage, one will stand out.
(Gongchan, the one who stands out)
You'll wonder who he is.
You'll think of him as you fall asleep.
That guy is me, Gongchan.
Hello.
It's already been seven years since your debut.
- That's right. - My gosh.
You're here with Mamamoo...
so that we can talk about how...
you survived the harsh music industry.
(Surviving in the Music Industry)
Are you two close on a personal level?
(Are the two teams close?)
We're in a club called Club 92.
- The three of you? - Yes.
- Are you the same age? - We are.
Sandeul, what is Moon Byul like off the stage?
I don't know if she's any different.
On stage...
(She's curious.)
She's much better when she's on stage.
That I can guarantee you.
What about Sandeul?
I don't think he'll be that different from what we see.
So how is he in person?
Yes, he's not that much different.
But he's much better when he's on stage too.
Why would you say that? I guess it's true.
- Isn't it true? - Yes, it is.
- That's because... - She's spot on.
When we're not on a stage,
he treats me...
like one of his male buddies, and...
I treat him like one of my girlfriends.
That's why we're both our best on a stage.
We're way cooler.
Have you guys ever collaborated?
Yes, Whee In participated in a song for my solo album.
(They collaborated on his song "Hey!")
(Sing us the duet!)
You should know that...
you have to accept any requests thrown at you.
(They must do whatever the audience requests.)
(Random Live Performance, "Hey!" by Sandeul and Whee In)
- The key's too low. - Gosh, I'm sorry.
(The key is too low.)
There. How's that?
You can't just think about your own key.
Yes, I forgot.
(It's their 2nd attempt at their duet.)
So what's the key?
In 6, 7, 8.
(Random Live Performance)
("Hey!" by Sandeul and Whee In)
- I can't do this. I'm sorry. - Hold on.
That's too bad.
So your team name indicates your blood types.
That's right.
So who's type B?
- It's me. - It's Baro.
(Baro is the only type B.)
What about you guys?
Out of the 4 of us, only 1 is type A.
- It's me. - The others are type B.
We're the exact opposite.
Really?
When we were coming up with a name,
it was after B1A4 had debuted.
We threw around the possibility of A1B3...
as our team name.
This is fascinating.
Hold on a second. Who's type A again?
- It's me. - Who do you think?
- I knew it. - It's Hwa Sa.
When we order gukbab from a gukbab restaurant,
us three are fine ordering gukbab.
However, Hwa Sa asks what else there is...
and asks to see a menu.
- That's only the beginning. - Right.
- The four of us are like that. - They are.
It's really frustrating for me.
At a samgyeopsal restaurant, that's what you should order,
but the others always look for alternatives.
- You see... - "What else is there?"
What we have for dessert is important though.
- The dessert. - Of course.
- Everything looks delicious. - It does.
Side dishes are very important.
- There's something I want to do. - Don't you agree?
Hwa Sa, come on.
Stand over here.
We're now a co-ed group.
- We're A5 now. - A5 and B4. B4 and A5.
- Look at this group now. - We're doomed.
B4 and A5.
B4 and A5. My gosh.
(It only takes them 5 minutes to decide on a menu.)
(Menu selection should be done most meticulously.)
Hwa Sa, how is it? Do you feel comfortable here?
- Well... - How does it feel?
It's like I'm with my comrades.
(Hwa Sa, the youngest of A5)
It'll take you forever to eat at a restaurant.
- That's right. - Meanwhile...
- It'll only take us seconds. - You'll order in seconds.
- What about gimbap? - Okay.
- Sure. - Yes, gimbap.
(Deciding on what to eat only takes them a second.)
All right. Let's order gimbap.
It'll take us an hour to decide what to eat.
(It'll take A5 an hour.)
What about toppings?
- Do you like it? - Of course.
- I like toppings too. - Me too.
With tuna gimbap, mayonnaise should be added.
I think it's about time we each had a drink.
- Of course. - Then we'll talk more.
Seung Jae, what do you recommend today?
For B1A4, I recommend paprika which is packed with vitamin A...
along with tomato juice which is full of vitamin B.
That's the base of their cocktail.
("Hi, I'm B1A4")
For Mamamoo,
I'll make a drink using Chinese yam and white radish.
- I guess it'll be good. - Would it?
(Chinese yam and white radish are good for your health.)
It's Chinese yam juice.
In 1, 2, 3.
- Party people! - Party people!
(Party People is for those who drink alone on a Saturday night.)
(Stay tuned for exclusive performances from both teams.)
Since both teams are known to be very talented,
I'm excited to see which songs of others you will sing.
Who will it be from Mamamoo?
- Solar. - That's right.
(First up is Solar, the oldest of Mamamoo.)
Is Solar really kicking things off?
From the moment I debuted, I've always been the sweet...
and likable girl next door.
But secretly, I've always wanted to look sexy on stage.
I mean... Sometimes, women want to be sexy.
I am becoming more expectant. Which song is it?
It's "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake.
("Sexyback" by Justine Timberlake)
(Everyone becomes more expectant.)
My goodness.
(Solar will show her sexiness with "Sexyback".)
(Megaphone effect has been used like the original song.)
("Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake)
(Solar's Make Your Song Mine, "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake)
Are you ready?
Come on!
- Solar is sexy! - Come on! Go, Solar!
- Go, Solar! - Solar is sexy.
(The audience goes wild.)
(Kim Yong Sun)
- You are really cool. - It was impressive.
Isn't it impossible to sing after that performance?
Which song should we sing?
It was incredible.
Now, Sandeul will perform.
- Sandeul. - Yes.
(Sandeul of B1A4)
I have something to tell Jin Young.
I had an audition with JYP Entertainment.
- You had an audition. - Yes.
I only had eyes for JYP Entertainment.
(Sandeul only had eyes for JYP Entertainment.)
I am meeting you for the first time, Jin Young.
(I am meeting you for the first time, Jin Young.)
I didn't go very far.
I also had a lot of auditions with JYP Entertainment.
This is something I am revealing for the first time on TV.
(No way.)
I had an audition with JYP Entertainment too.
(I had an audition with JYP Entertainment too.)
I got eliminated right away.
It's a painful memory.
3 out of 5 members had an audition with JYP Entertainment.
- Yes. - That's right.
(I see.)
It's ironic.
I had an audition with S.M. Entertainment.
I got eliminated...
and later met Lee Soo Man on TV.
It's a similar situation.
How fascinating!
I thought it would be nice to sing something I sang...
for the audition.
All right. If you do an amazing job,
I will think to myself, "Why was he eliminated?"
It will be painful.
(Will the performance bring him regret and pain?)
It's a song he sang for an audition with JYP Entertainment.
(Sandeul)
(As a star, he sings the song...)
(that brought him failure.)
("Love, the Common Word" by Kim Yeon Woo)
(He sang the song again with sincerity and passion.)
(Moved)
You can sing very well.
I was very surprised.
You can sing very well.
I was a bit taken back.
You seemed like a balladeer.
Thank you.
For some reason, I am moved.
Even though I run an agency now,
I used to be like you.
I thought a lot about how I will survive...
in the music industry.
"How am I supposed to survive?"
"How do I create my own colors?" I often had those thoughts.
Seeing the same questions in your eyes...
brings back memories.
I don't know. I am reminded of the past.
I enjoyed the performance.
The atmosphere is fierce.
I came to take an interest in Jin Young...
because among idol singers,
he wrote music and lyrics for the most number of songs.
(He wrote music and lyrics for the most number of songs.)
How many songs have you released?
With the most recent one, about 50 songs.
It's impressive that you wrote 50 songs.
The first singer to receive my song...
was Ju Hyun Mi.
- Did you give Ju Hyun Mi a song? - Yes, I did.
I am a big fan of Ju Hyun Mi.
You did something even I haven't done.
Who else received your song?
I.O.I.
- We worked on the same album. - That's right.
I was surprised because your song was better than mine.
Do you sometimes have this thought when you hear the songs you wrote?
"How did I write that song?"
I sometimes have that thought.
What about you?
There is a song, "In the Same Place".
(B1A4's Make Your Song Mine, "In the Same Place" by I.O.I)
Even though I.O.I sang it very well,
I want to hear it with the composer's sentimentality.
(How will B1A4 sing "In the Same Place"?)
("In the Same Place" by I.O.I)
("In the Same Place" is a sad song about moving on...)
(and finding different love after a breakup.)
("In the Same Place" by I.O.I)
To be honest, all girl groups have...
a certain predictable pattern.
However, you guys went a different course.
Did you know that you'd be successful?
We didn't think of that at all.
While we were trainees, our agency said that...
we realistically weren't tall and lean like models...
or looked cool in that way.
We weren't exceptionally pretty either.
That's why the agency told us that...
good songs and good performances were our way to the top.
We weren't defeated after hearing that though.
It actually made us work even harder.
We contemplated on what to sing...
and what we should wear to compliment the song.
We took the job upon ourselves, and we took on the challenge...
without any help.
Our boss said that we should always...
show the people something new.
That's why...
we added a lot of ad-libs during our songs.
It differed every time.
- You were keeping it fresh. - Right.
(During live performances on TV music shows,)
(they'd change the lyrics or the choreography.)
- Is it me or him? - It's not you.
- Okay. - Oh my gosh!
Solar, I'm exhausted.
- But we're in Sokcho. - Oh my gosh!
(Fans loved them for their ad-libs.)
(When in Jeju, do as the Jeju people do.)
(They tried very hard to keep things fresh.)
The ladies are especially your biggest fans.
Do you agree?
(Mamamoo's strength is that they're loved more by women.)
You must know that you have many female fans.
- Yes. - How is it?
Whenever we're cheered on by the ladies,
our confidence is boosted.
To be women ourselves and to be loved by women...
makes us feel acknowledged.
I feel like maybe I could be someone's role model.
You know how it is.
I just feel something along that line.
It makes me feel that...
I should be someone they can look up to.
Everyone, give it up for Mamamoo!
(Mamamoo's unpredictable and confident performance)
("Yes I Am" by Mamamoo)
Ladies and gentlemen.
Introducing...
Mamamoo. Let's get it.
- Mamamoo. - Party People, collaboration.
The real show will begin, so get ready to party.
Party People!
Make some noise.
Thank you.
(Stay tuned for better stories and performances.)
Thank you.
(Good music, great people on a Saturday night)
The way you sing and perform was entertainment at its best.
The ideas you have always stand out.
Thank you.
There's a group called En Vogue that I used to love.
(This group of four talented singers...)
(propelled the era of girl groups.)
They'd sing while dancing a little on stage.
You should look them up sometime.
I loved them a lot, and you remind me of them.
That's how cool you are.
(He gives them advice so that they can be even better.)
B1A4, all five of you participate in the makings of your songs.
- Was that the case again? - Yes.
I can't get the hook out of my head.
(The melody and choreography of the hook is addictive.)
The choreography is easy to follow,
and it goes perfectly with the lyrics...
which is why I have high hopes for the song.
Mamamoo, what do you think about their move?
(What does the detail-oriented Mamamoo think?)
- It looks very familiar. - It does.
(The choreography seems familiar.)
It's like this.
- Yes, I am - Yes, I am
For real?
(Rolling and rolling)
(It looks somewhat similar.)
- For real? - See?
- It's different. - It's not the same.
- Look. - Ours go like this.
See how it's different? Look. I know it might be confusing.
All right.
- We go like this. - Like this.
We can change it up too.
- I see how it's different. - Yes, the groove.
Dance moves like this though...
brings the song a huge success.
(It's a lucky charm!)
That's why their song will do well.
- To the success of "Rollin'". - To the success of "Rollin'".
(The two groups root for each other.)
- We wish you the best. - Thanks.
On this show, I ask about the theme song of your life.
So is there one that you'd like to share with us?
In my case,
when I was a trainee, I thought of myself as a strong person.
While preparing to be a recording singer,
I subconsciously forgot that my family existed.
Then came a moment...
that made me realize the void they had left.
I took it hard, but I also only kept it to myself.
Then I suddenly started feeling pathetic,
so I bought a bottle of soju and took it to a park.
I drank it all.
(She drank because she was lonely.)
I guess I wanted to forget how embarrassed I was.
So I drank a whole bottle of soju on my own...
and returned home.
So whenever I miss my family or anyone for that matter,
I listened to "Whistling" by Lee Moon Sae.
I listened to it a lot.
(Hwa Sa's theme song, "Whistling" by Lee Moon Sae)
(The song she sings when she misses someone.)
This song reminds me a lot of my family.
I want to take this moment...
to sing this song for my family.
You think about your family the most in times of struggle.
What's ironic is...
you also don't want to meet them in times of struggle.
That's right.
Even though your family comes to mind,
you don't want your family to see you struggle...
and worry about you.
Then you turn to alcohol.
(She drank my herself and sang "Whistle".)
It's interesting.
You should take this opportunity to sing a song for your family.
That's right.
("Whistle" by Lee Moon Sae)
(It's a song that consoles Hwa Sa when she misses someone.)
(Her deep voice makes the listeners think of someone they miss.)
I don't know if I sang it well.
She is really cool.
You command the stage with your presence...
when you sing the first note. You have a very unique voice.
It was very atmospheric.
My situation was similar to Hwa Sa's.
Since all of us are from the provinces,
our parents weren't by our side.
(The members of B1A4 lived in dormitory.)
It was the day of College Scholastic Ability Test.
(It was the day of College Scholastic Ability Test.)
When I went to the living room early in the morning,
I found a lunchbox.
(Someone had made a lunchbox for him.)
When I opened it,
someone had made a heart with beans.
The letter said,
"Good luck on the test. See you later at the practice room."
"I packed lunch since you will have to eat alone."
(The older members had packed lunch and wrote a letter.)
I didn't think anyone would pack lunch for me.
There was a grandma who sold kimbap at a subway station.
I had planned to buy two kimbap...
and eat that for lunch.
However, the older members packed lunch for me.
I was grateful.
It's touching.
- It tasted okay, right? - How did it taste?
- Did you make it yourself? - Yes, we did.
I could tell that they made it.
It wasn't very pretty.
The food was smeared on the container.
How did you come up with the idea?
Did you want to do something for the younger member?
Since all of us are from the provinces,
our parents aren't in Seoul.
There was no one but us to do something like that.
We didn't want Baro to skip lunch.
(We didn't want Baro to skip lunch.)
How cool!
(A sloppy packed lunch brought them as a family.)
I can't help but ask Mamamoo.
Have you had a similar experience?
I think I have.
Since I am a rapper in a group of vocalists,
it was very hard at first...
to find my position.
I struggled and cried a lot.
(She cried a lot in secret.)
I talked to the members a lot too.
Every time I did that,
they pat me on the shoulder.
"You are doing an amazing job."
"You are cool."
"I am excited to see your improvements."
I was very moved.
I thought about...
how fortunate I am to have them by my side.
It's good to have a team.
(She is so grateful for the members that she tears up.)
- Don't cry, don't cry. - Don't cry, don't cry.
- I am tearing up too. - I know.
Those moments make me thankful for the members.
(Cnu's ballad consoles Moon Byul.)
("My Story" by Brown Eyed Soul)
(B1A4 and Mamamoo console each other.)
The song moved my heart.
It seems like Gongchan is the least talkative one.
Have you been touched by something the older members did?
(Have you been touched by something the older members did?)
I was very sick...
and had to get my kidney removed.
(Gongchan got his kidney removed a few years ago.)
I was in a lot of pain.
Even though we had made a comeback,
the members decided to take a break without hesitation.
They said my health matters more.
(They decided to take a break for Gongchan's sake.)
They decided to take a break for my sake.
I was very thankful.
To be honest,
(He can't forget it.)
I didn't know they would do that for me.
I thought they would tell me to go to the hospital and rest.
Their words moved me.
I hid the pain because I felt bad.
(He hid the pain because he felt bad.)
My goodness.
They wanted to take a break because you were sick,
but you hid the pain to prevent that.
That's right.
They move me...
I am not lying when I say this.
They move me every day.
(They move me every day.)
Let go of my hand.
Gosh, what are you doing?
I want a drink.
I need snacks.
(Good music and heartwarming stories make them crave for drinks.)
We hope the Survivor Special...
gave you inspiration and courage.
(Good music and cool people, JYP's Party People)
This is JYP's...
- Party People! - Party People!
(They give the last performance to cheer for people's uphill road.)
("The Uphill Road" by Yoon Jong Shin)
(B1A4 chose this for The Theme Song of My Life...)
(because the uphill road represents their musical career.)
It's like I was at a party...
that we could all enjoy together on a Saturday night.
(The first ever party)
(The incredible host and the artists)
(Upbeat music and dances)
(The show for those drinking alone at night)
(Saturday night's Party People)
(Many celebrities graced the show with their presence.)
(The audience joined in on the melodies of Saturday night)
Hold on. Now let's speed things up.
(Random live performances in the forms of collaborations)
(Artists blew everyone away with their cover songs.)
(Exclusive performances only for Party People)
(Celebrities told us their honest stories.)
There were many times that I wanted to quit.
I'm just being honest with you.
(Park Jin Young was able to relate to and comfort them.)
What's the difference between an artist and an idol singer?
It's just one syllable.
Fame versus acknowledgment.
(Fun stories, great memories, and music)
I was there to hear fun stories, drink delicious beverages,
listen to incredible music, and see great performances.
Where else would I host a show like this?
- Party People. - Party People.
I wondered what it all boiled down to.
Party People!
(Thank you for tuning in.)