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- National Competition on Worries! - National Competition on Worries!
By the time this airs,
the long holidays will begin.
We prepared stories of special people this week.
- TV celebrities will be here today. - That's right.
In fact, it's very hard for celebrities to talk about...
- their worries on TV. - It's hard, indeed.
We have many worries, but we could not say it for the past seven years.
Of course. I know.
I wonder who is coming here and what worries they have.
Show us the keywords please.
We have 3 keywords. The 1st keyword is "Is It Not Funny?"
- "Is It Not Funny?" - Gosh.
- It sounds serious. - "She Wants to Reveal the Truth".
"I Report a Dictator".
- It sounds serious. - All right.
Let's start with "Is It Not Funny?"
Hello.
I'm a comedian, and it's been 27 years since I made my debut.
- Who could this be? - He's senior to us.
It's been 26 years since I made my debut.
So he's senior to me too.
You and I made our debut in the same year, right?
- That's right. - You're much younger than me.
It's my worry. Dong Yeob still talks casually to me.
I think he thinks of me as a woman.
He's so funny.
(She hits him with all her power.)
I really didn't want to do that.
Whenever I appear on a variety show, I become an outcast.
"Say something. We're about to finish the show."
- "We're about to finish the show." - My goodness.
On a show with a large group of people, I can't seem to cut in.
"Please show us your special talent."
"Will you imitate a celebrity or dance?"
"Well, I'm good at bungee jumping."
Gosh, what's that?
"Where do you usually find your ideas for your comedy skits?"
"I read books written in English,"
"and get ideas that suit Korean people's sentiment."
- That's not funny. - Exactly.
I made a joke in my own way...
because I didn't want to give a predictable answer,
but the announcer said, "Comedians these days study really hard."
- "You're amazing." - That's how announcers react.
I don't know why she took my joke so seriously.
As a result, I got mean comments...
such as "He's boring" or "Is he really a comedian?"
Do you think I'll be all right as I am now?
(Am I really not funny?)
I think I know who that is.
- You do? Do you know who he is too? - Yes.
- Yes. - Yes.
Who do you think he is?
- Kim Young Chul. - Kim Soo Yong.
- Kim Young Chul? - Kim Young Chul?
- Kim Young Chul? - Why would you think it's him?
- He's our junior by many years. - Young Chul is funny, right?
This must hurt Young Chul's feelings.
He's so talkative. This comedian said he can't cut in.
Besides, Young Chul hasn't been a comedian for 27 years.
I heard someone saying another name.
- Kim Soo Yong. - Kim Soo Yong?
(I see.)
- Do you think so? - Kim Soo Yong?
- Is Soo Yong that boring? - Someone in the audience...
When she heard "Kim Soo Yong", she was like this.
- They all know who he is now. - Do you think it's him too?
Let's see if it's...
- Soo Yong or not. - Soo Yong is quite unique.
Let's meet him now.
The star who sent this story, please come out.
(Who is worried that he can't stand out on variety shows?)
(I knew it!)
(Kim Soo Yong)
It's Soo Yong.
- Oh, no. - My goodness.
Hello, Soo Yong.
Welcome.
Hello, Soo Yong.
- Gosh. Soo Yong. - Yes?
You should've made us laugh before you slid down the slide.
I can make you all laugh with my socks instead.
His socks have bananas on them. He'll slip all the way down.
(Ta-da)
(I hope this will make you laugh.)
(Everyone burst out laughing.)
Please introduce yourself.
Okay. Hello, everyone. I'm Comedian Kim Soo Yong.
Are you really worried about this? Please be honest with us.
Or did you just want to come on the show as it's a special episode?
It's not like that. I was worried a lot when I decided to come here.
- Why? - What worried you?
I wasn't sure if I could get enough airtime by talking about my worry.
He always worries too much.
It was a big decision for me.
People say that you made your way up again, and you're talented.
- You came on Hello early this year. - That's right.
Since my appearance on Hello, I got to host...
- many TV shows. - Exactly.
But at some point, I started to get less offers.
- Again? - Yes.
I'm currently hosting only one show.
Is that so?
(I see.)
We all became so quiet suddenly.
But...
It's ironic that I feel like...
I'm an outcast on "Happy Together", the only show...
that I appear on as a host.
- Really? - Also...
I can't tell you the show title as it airs at the same time,
- Oh, the show that airs... - I left the show too.
"Same Bed, Different Dreams"?
You can say that on our show.
- It's okay. - "Same Bed, Different Dreams".
Season two.
What happened on that show?
- Are we allowed to do that? - Why not?
Did you decide to leave the show?
(Laughing)
All right. We get it.
(We get it.)
It's not like that. I planned to appear on that show...
- for a short period of time. - I see.
Isn't that the best answer?
(Isn't that the best answer?)
However, it's unexpected that you feel that way on "Happy Together".
- I enjoy that show. - You're a member...
- Big Mouth. - That's right.
Not long ago, we had the theme "Star Golden Bell Special".
- We had over 20 guests. - Right.
That's a lot.
I couldn't speak from the beginning to the end of the show.
Why? Do you feel uncomfortable when there's a lot of people?
I have a lot of things on my mind.
So I think of something to say in advance,
but I can't seem to find the right timing.
While I'm thinking of saying something,
I miss the timing, and someone else starts talking.
- So I keep quiet. - I see.
- You're considerate of that person. - And then,
- the show is over. - I think...
I can't say a word.
(The show is over before he could say a word.)
- Then, people would think... - So...
The comments are...
"Kim Soo Yong is so half-hearted."
"Kim Soo Yong never makes an effort."
"Find another job if you're going to keep going on like this."
There were 20 guests.
I'm sure that you're not the only person who couldn't talk.
- Was there anyone who didn't talk? - You're right.
But I was even quieter than the quiet ones.
The guests even tried to...
help me out. It was so weird.
- The guests said, - The guests helped the host out?
- That is weird. - "I really want Soo Yong to talk."
- There were... - They tried to help you out.
so many times...
when I felt embarrassed because the guests helped me out.
I still remember this. A few months ago...
You know the cooking show that Dong Yeob hosts, right?
- I appeared on that show once. - That's right.
Dong Yeob said, "Soo Yong, aren't you going to say anything?"
- Don't you remember that? - Yes, I do.
He was our only guest that day.
- Did he not say anything? - But...
he was watching us like this...
as if he was a viewer.
- He looked around the studio. - Like this.
He thought the cooking was the star on the show.
Have you ever tried anything to stand out?
While recording "Star Golden Bell",
I saw Park Myung Soo going to the bathroom.
I thought he'd be taken aback if his chair is gone...
- I see. - when he's back.
So I picked up his chair...
- and moved it to the corner. - Right.
All the other people were talking with each other.
I hid the chair and came back.
(He laughed alone after hiding the chair.)
- I laughed alone. - I see.
Myung Soo came back.
He looked for his chair.
He just sat down on the floor because he couldn't find it.
However, no one knew that I had hidden his chair.
- Only you knew that. - I was laughing alone.
I just kept laughing. That part wasn't aired.
I didn't stand out on the show either.
I appeared on a show where I experienced nomads' life.
I watched that show.
Park Soo Hong and Nam Hee Suk were on the show as well.
Mongolians eat horse testicles.
They eat it right after the castration.
- Do they eat it raw? - In Mongolia?
- Oh, my. - Soo Hong and Hee Suk ran away.
I...
- thought I should... - "I should make people laugh."
show people that I make efforts.
I ate it.
- You ate the raw horse testicle. - I ate it.
(Gosh)
That's intense.
- That aired on Mongolian TV. - Please hold on.
There's a problem with your mic. We're taking a break.
- It's bad timing. - Why now?
- It really is bad timing. - Why?
(Why is it happening now?)
- He must be downcast. - Why did it happen just now?
I think you're just unlucky.
He's so unlucky.
- How could this be happening? - That was the funniest moment.
Why...
- Is that for me? - Yes.
Why did his mic break?
Even his mic...
On other shows, they don't even notice if my mic doesn't work...
- because I don't talk much. - I don't think that's it.
- Is that right? - That's sad.
I don't know why, but I feel like I'm going to cry.
It's so sad.
(He looks so pitiful.)
Please talk about what happened in Mongolia again.
- All right. - You have to start over again.
That's okay. I'm used to it.
However, now...
the audience members are on your side.
- That's right. - They'll react with enthusiasm.
- Okay. - My heart aches.
- I want to help him out. - I understand.
I once went to Mongolia with Park Soo Hong...
- and Nam Hee Suk. - It's funny already.
The three of us appeared on a show aired in Mongolia.
However, Mongolians eat...
- horse testicles. - Horse testicles?
Yes, they eat it raw.
They eat raw horse testicles?
(Exclaiming)
- Good job. - What happens to the horses?
- The horses? - What happens to the horses?
- After the castration? - I'm sure they die.
No, they don't die.
- Oh, they just castrate the horses. - The horses run lightly.
- But... - Like this.
(They run lightly.)
Even when they're castrated?
That's right. They offered us the meat.
If I had refused to eat it,
I wouldn't have appeared on TV.
- On the Mongolian TV. - That's funny.
Why would you be so enthusiastic about being on Mongolian TV?
You should be more enthusiastic when you're on Korean TV.
- You tried to be famous there. - I know.
I braced myself and swallowed it.
(He swallowed the horse testicle as an effort to stand out.)
Did you eat one ball?
No, I didn't eat the whole thing like a meatball.
- Meatball? - They sliced the meat.
- I see. - I ate a slice.
After eating it...
- "Like a meatball". - Exactly.
How did it taste when you put it in your mouth?
- How did it taste? - Yes.
(This is how it tasted.)
- It tasted... - My gosh.
However, there were so many comments.
They weren't meant for me. People criticized the staff.
"My entire family threw up while we were eating."
- "It's gross. Soo Yong is crazy." - That's so unfortunate.
- However... - Well,
it was a nice experience.
(I feel sorry for him.)
Soo Yong has someone...
to help him today.
Please come out!
(Who is going to help Soo Yong?)
(Kim Young Chul)
(Giddy)
(The balls pop out.)
(He's making a mess.)
(Kim Saeng Min)
- Young Chul and Saeng Min. - Young Chul and Saeng Min.
(Welcome)
Please introduce yourselves.
If there was Soo Yong's fan club...
There isn't one yet.
But if there was, I'd definitely join.
I'm Kim Saeng Min.
Hi, nice to see you all.
I've been getting on Soo Yong's nerves for 19 years.
- What? - I'm Kim Young Chul.
Young Chul has made a mess.
The balls usually don't pop out.
We have so many balls here.
I was shocked while waiting outside.
While you were describing Soo Yong's character,
someone said my name.
I got hurt.
Am I like Soo Yong?
- It was someone over there. - Over there.
Who said my name?
You won't be able to find that person.
There were quite a few.
Both of them were on Hello once...
as our friends.
Right. Saeng Min was here.
At that time, Saeng Min was sad that people didn't recognize him.
- That's right. - That's right.
- But these days, he's so popular. - He is.
- It's amazing. - He's doing really well.
What are you thinking? It's stupid.
You gave up after 28 hours.
(He's so popular now.)
- You're happy these days, right? - Yes.
Things have been going well since I was here last time.
Dong Yeob is giving me many jobs. I'm so happy.
Did you know about Soo Yong's worries?
I know what he's been through.
I feel so sad about it.
But within a year and a half,
his situation will get much better.
- Why? - Why a year and a half?
It's still too early.
(He debuted 27 years ago.)
- Still? - He debuted 27 years ago.
I'm getting used to his sense of humor.
What is his sense of humor like?
It's hard to explain.
That's the problem.
There's no foreshadower to his jokes.
- That's right. - You need the "ready, go" sign.
But he only gives the "go" sign.
(It comes without warning.)
You don't know when to go.
"Do you want to buy an imported car? It costs 3,500 dollars."
"How can it be so cheap?"
"It has no engine."
(Laughing)
- "Isn't it nice?" - Like that?
It's funny if you know him.
- "Try some snack." - "Okay."
"Isn't it tasty?"
"It's so dry it's choking me."
Like that.
(Understood)
- Something like that. - In fact...
(Soo Yong enjoys dirty jokes.)
Soo Yong makes a lot of dirty jokes too.
Dirty jokes are supposed to be dirty and funny.
But his are just dirty.
- Just dirty? - Yes.
It almost makes me cry.
- That's right. - I don't want to hear it.
When comedians tell stories...
"Why are you doing this to me?" You sometimes have to act.
But Soo Yong is such a bad actor...
even though he debuted before me.
He even majored in theater and film.
"I'm sorry to say this,"
"but didn't you major in theater and film?"
"It's between you and me."
"I majored in film ticket reservation."
- What? - He majored in ticket reservation.
It never cracks you up.
(It's so random.)
- He makes those jokes. - It embarrasses you.
He says such random things.
- That's right. - I love it...
when he says random things.
Did he really make a joke about Guam?
Tell us.
When I had just debuted, I wanted to visit my hometown,
- but there was no available ticket. - You're from Ulsan.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't find any ticket to Ulsan."
"How many do you need?"
- "Just one." - That's great.
"I just need one ticket."
"Hello. I need a ticket to Ulsan."
"I found a ticket."
"Really?"
"But..."
"you stop over in Guam."
- On the way to Ulsan? - I can laugh about it now,
but at that time, it wasn't funny at all.
You stop over in Guam on the way to Ulsan?
I have only four days.
It was so annoying.
He can't stop pulling my leg.
I think it's because I react in a funny way.
"Do you want a four-day job abroad?"
"It'll pay you 10,000 dollars."
- That sounds great. - "Can I take it?"
"Where is it?"
"Afghanistan."
"What?"
"There's a song contest..."
"in a village."
"There are not many contestants."
"You have to find more contestants."
- It's funny. - A song contest?
"It'll be in a minefield. Do you still want to go?"
It's so funny and annoying.
Once you get used to it, it's funny.
Soo Yong is such a funny guy when you get to know him.
I don't know why he can't do better on television shows.
What do you think?
I really want him...
to smile more.
He should smile when walking in broadcasting stations.
- Smile. - See?
People who don't know him...
(Like this?)
My goodness.
Writers who are 20 years younger than him...
are scared of him.
I want him to smile more and go to dinners with others.
- To mingle? - I want him to mingle with others.
Soo Yong says, "I don't want to. I have nothing to say."
He's always like that.
- He doesn't drink. - He doesn't drink at all.
- You don't drink? - He doesn't drink at all.
In addition to that,
he's not good at showing what he's got on TV shows.
I want him to speak in a higher pitch.
I don't like the pitch of his voice.
On variety shows, you should be like, "Hello, I'm Young Chul."
I know I take it too far.
- I know that. - You know that?
My pitch is too high.
Like this.
But it's better to sound overly excited.
- You're right. - They can cut some parts out...
and make it better.
But Soo Yong's pitch is too low.
- "Hello." - I agree with both of them.
- You do? - I...
do sound a bit depressing.
I can't help it.
Be honest with us now.
Among Saeng Min, Young Chul, and you,
who is the funniest?
Our characters are just too different.
Saeng Min is very positive.
He's like a healthy meal.
It's not very tasty, but it's healthy.
Young Chul is like a Hong Kong movie.
It's funny in that moment, but you don't remember it afterwards.
(Young Chul is unmemorable.)
- That makes sense. - I agree.
- He's right. - Really?
That was accurate.
- "What was it?" - He's annoying.
And...
my jokes are a bit dark.
- It's dark. - Black comedy.
- Your jokes are dark? - Yes.
Let's call up Eun I...
and ask how great Soo Yong is.
She wants to talk about it.
- She's on the phone right now. - Really?
Hello.
- Hello. - Hi.
Hi, I'm Comedian Song Eun I.
(Hi, Eun I.)
Among Soo Yong, Saeng Min, and Young Chul,
who is the least funny one...
outside TV shows?
It's a very cruel question.
The least funny one?
- Yes. - It can't be me.
The least funny one is Saeng Min.
(He's like a healthy but not tasty meal.)
Saeng Min is the least funny one.
- Why? - He talks too much.
Who is the funniest one?
To tell you the truth, the funniest one is...
Yeong Ja.
(Yeong Ja)
- What? - Come on.
Me?
Eun I, this is not okay.
- Come on. - I mean,
she's so funny.
- She is. - She's funny on shows too.
Among the guests,
I'd choose Soo Yong.
(Happy, sad)
I feel offended.
I hate second place.
I'd rather be the least funny one.
To be honest, Young Chul...
- Hello? - Yes?
Go on.
Do you think we'd hang up on you?
Young Chul, stop trying to do impressions.
Young Chul actually texted me...
before his shoot today.
He asked me to say he's the funniest one.
(Please say I'm the funniest one.)
- He did? - Unbelievable.
We're good friends,
but I can't lie.
Soo Yong is worried he's not funny enough.
Do you understand him?
He is funny. He's very funny.
But he's not as funny on TV shows.
- Right. - He's worried about that.
Do you have any funny story to tell...
about Soo Yong?
He says random things in a very serious way.
We were talking about cooking on a radio show.
I asked him if he's used to cooking.
He said he could even embroider rice paper...
with noodles.
(Who says he's not funny?)
That's so random.
He says those things out of nowhere.
Before you go,
please say something to Soo Yong.
You're such a fun guy.
I hope more viewers will see it.
- Exactly. - Please don't give up.
Thank you for joining us today.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Bye.
You two must have had similar worries.
I'm sure you have.
Please tell us how you overcame it.
Soo Yong always teases me...
for being unlikable.
Then I tease him for being boring. I am unlikable and he is boring.
- That's how we tease each other. - That's funny.
I am on "Knowing Bros".
In that program, I am the one who is boring.
That made me upset...
- since I am a comedian. - That's right.
When I expressed how upset I am, Ho Dong said...
(He does a voice impression.)
"Young Chul, don't be upset."
Here it comes.
"This is what I think."
"You should try out the image the others have made for you."
"You call me an old man."
"How happy do you think I am with that nickname?"
(How happy do you think I am with that nickname?)
I came to have a different view. The producer said this to me...
when I was drinking with him.
"Don't be stressed out about being unable to make people laugh."
"Were you stressed out about it?"
I told him that I was.
"Why would you be stressed out?"
"Soo Geun should be the one who is stressed out."
"Soo Geun makes people laugh more than dozen times."
"He is under pressure to be funnier each and every week."
"You don't have to be funny."
(He was attacked with fact.)
"Really? Don't I have to be funny?"
- "When did I tell you to be funny?" - It's the easiest job.
When you are funny, they will say, "Young Chul is being funny!"
- That's right. - When you are unfunny...
- "He is always like that." - That's how I normally am.
- I am so envious. - It happened 4 or 5 months ago.
After that, I feel at ease during the shoot.
I realized that I should enjoy being the unfunny one.
Being unfunny makes me a unique character.
Maybe Soo Yong's lack of enthusiasm will make him a unique character.
Excuse me, but please talk less...
and imitate Kang Ho Dong more.
(Imitate Kang Ho Dong for us.)
I almost got beaten up by Ho Dong.
Ho Dong has a funny tone of voice.
- "Young Chul, yesterday..." - Stop it.
Stop it and just impersonate Ho Dong.
I am...
Let him be. What is wrong with you?
(Yeong Ja hates this.)
What is wrong with you?
I am a senior comedian who debuted before Young Chul.
However, he imitates me in front of me.
You know how much I struggled when I had a press conference...
and went to the court.
He imitated me from those moments.
I thought, "This must be why there is manslaughter."
I was so upset.
(I am sorry.)
It seems like you don't talk about your worries...
to the others.
To be honest, I don't share what's inside of me.
It's embarrassing to be emotional.
- It's embarrassing. - Yes.
Soo Yong used to be very funny and unique.
Then he was swindled by a senior comedian.
He had financial problems because of that.
He suffered a big damage. I think it made him...
a bit daunted.
I met him...
when that unthinkable thing happened.
"Saeng Min, I realized that..."
"I can live as long as I keep breathing."
He said that to me.
He struggled a lot.
My acquaintances recommend me to the scriptwriters.
"Soo Yong is very funny."
Then I am invited to a program.
Sometimes, things don't go well in the beginning.
When that happens,
it continues until the end.
I wipe sweat off of my face.
My goodness.
Then I react to what the others say. When the shoot ends...
and I pack up to leave,
I hear things.
"Who invited him?"
- You hear things. - "Why was he invited?"
- You hear things. - "He didn't do anything."
"You said that he was funny." I hear those things.
My goodness.
(The desire to do well puts him under a lot of pressure.)
(It must have been hard.)
Because there are people...
- who like your jokes, - That's right.
you earned the nickname of "Soo-Dragon".
We compiled comments about Soo Yong.
"When will Soo Yong show his true talent?"
"He is a friend who is incredibly funny."
Your friend must have written it.
- It seems that way. - Your friend must have written it.
Did you make your friend write it?
"I like Soo Yong's character."
"The world isn't only for those who are quick-witted."
"When I watch "Happy Together", it's funnier to observe one man..."
"than to listen to five men talk over each other."
"Everyone is different."
There are a lot of good comments.
"It takes most people five seconds to understand his advance jokes."
"His jokes are too advanced for most people."
I love that comment. "I miss..."
"Soo-Dragon."
(He bursts out laughing.)
"It's a talent to make the viewers worry about his job."
"It's thrilling to wonder whether he will appear this week..."
"or the next week."
The viewers are worried that he will get fired.
I heard that you have a fan page.
These are posts from it.
Really?
"Soo Yong's Prison Camp".
"Recruits wanted."
Is the fan club called "Soo Yong's Prison Camp"?
(My goodness)
"You Are the Apple of My Eye".
(Who is that?)
- This is hilarious. - "You Are the Apple of My Eye".
He changed so much.
The name of the fan club is hilarious.
Does reading those comments make you feel better?
It gives me strength.
There was an actress...
who was more talented than Chang Mi Hee.
However, she wasn't as popular as Chang Mi Hee.
She said later that Chang Mi Hee had Director Bae Chang Ho.
Saeng Min is doing well these days...
- thanks to Song Eun I. - Song Eun I.
I think Soo Yong will shine if he meets someone like that.
I have never worked as a pair...
since my debut.
Young Chul and I are preparing something.
- It will be fun. - The two of us have...
different personalities and styles.
That's right. You are the exact opposites.
- We decided to work as a pair. - That's a good idea.
Song Eun I is producing...
a podcast for us.
- Nice. - That's good.
That's how "Kim Saeng Min's Receipt" got started.
That's right.
It's "The Unfunny versus The Unlikable Show".
The unlikable and the unfunny.
That's a good idea.
Please say a few words to the viewers.
Without giving up,
I will do my best...
- to make you laugh. - Raise your voice.
(I will do my best to make you laugh.)
(Kim Soo Yong, let's go.)
All right.
If you think it's a worry,
please press the button.
Please press the button.
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Time's up. - Stop.
So many people pressed the button.
They are rooting for you.
Show us the result.
(The result)
It's Soo Yong's worry.
The last digit is eight.
It's over 100.
(It's over 100.)
Many people are rooting for you.
- There are 200 people in total. - 138.
My goodness.
- All right. - Soo Yong,
Young Chul, and Saeng Min...
will stay with us.
Thank you.
Soo Yong, you won't go quiet from now on, will you?
- You won't do that, will you? - I will begin talking from now on.
That's right.
(Soo Yong is just getting started.)
The panelists don't get to say much in this program.
That's why I like this program.
Really?
We have a worry from an actress for the first time.
It's an actress' worry.
"She Wants to Reveal the Truth".
Hello, I am an actress who debuted 10 years ago.
When I first debuted, I was loved for my pure image.
Now, I've become a sex symbol.
However, this is what people say when they see me.
"Did something bad happen today?"
"You are not angry, are you?"
Even when I am sitting still,
people misunderstand.
It happens no matter how nicely I talk.
"I will get going now."
"Is she going home early again?"
I wasn't going home early.
People criticize me no matter what I do.
That's why I do this these days.
"The shoot has started. Hurry up."
"Wait a minute. Do I look angry? Do I look annoying?"
Since I came to have a bad image,
- I get so worried... - "Do I look annoying?"
about meeting a lot of people at readings or shoots...
that I take Cheongsimhwan.
My goodness.
What is wrong with me?
Please improve my image.
(Please improve my image.)
I hear those comments all the time.
"Are you angry?" I hear that all the time.
I really wasn't angry.
- I am the same. - That's right.
"You are tired, right?"
Soo Yong is talking.
- He cut in. - He cut in.
- "You are tired, right?" - "You are tired, right?"
"You must have slept poorly last night."
I had slept 10 hours.
Don't people say that because of your dark circles?
For goodness' sake.
He became aggressive.
He never hits. That's all he does.
That's right.
(Cutting into the conversation makes me sweat.)
(He wants more screen time.)
This is fun.
Who could be the actress...
- who looks intimidating? - This is fun.
Does anyone have an idea?
Please shout out the answers.
- Kim Soo Mi? - Kim Soo Mi.
- Kim Soo Mi? - My goodness.
Kim Soo Mi is truly intimidating.
- Kim Soo Mi? - Is she a sexy actress?
Why would Kim Soo Mi be a sexy actress?
This actress was originally loved for her pure image.
- Lee Yu Ri. - Lee Yu Ri.
- Lee Yu Ri. - "Jang Bo Ri is Here!"
She does play an antagonist often.
People remember her as Yeon Min Jung.
- She has that image. - It can be someone unexpected.
It can be hard for actors...
to hear such comments.
Let's talk to the person who sent us the worry.
Please come on out.
(Who is the intimidating and sexy actress?)
(Surprised)
I see.
(Who is struggling due to her intimidating image?)
Lee Tae Im.
My goodness.
Are you okay?
The audience seems to be surprised...
to see you here.
Was everyone surprised because she doesn't have that image?
- She is so skinny. - That's why you were surprised.
Being skinny has nothing to do with her worry.
(Yeong Ja is sensitive about the topic.)
I should be the one to make that observation.
Please say hello.
Hello, I am Lee Tae Im, an actress with nine years of experience.
- Welcome. - It's nice to meet you.
(Welcome.)
Even if people misunderstand you,
it's hard to believe that you take Cheongsimhwan.
I really take it.
- Did you take it today? - I didn't take it today.
- Why not? - I did it on purpose...
because I felt like I need to practice being at ease.
This program is all about showing what's in your heart.
- That's right. - Please tell us...
about the incidents people have misunderstood you.
They keep... I... Please give me a second.
- You are nervous. - Yes, I am very nervous.
- Take a sip of water. - It's okay.
My water bottle contains alcohol. Would you like a sip?
Even when I want to become closer to the others,
I worry about how they would see me.
"Wouldn't they find me burdensome?"
"Wouldn't they hate me?"
These thoughts fill my head.
Even when I want to become closer to the others,
I can't do it.
- You must be shy. - I am a bit like that.
You are shy.
When there is a read-through,
- I show symptoms of panic disorder. - That's worrisome.
- That's why you take Cheongsimhwan. - Yes.
I debuted through a commercial.
- That's right. - I was much loved...
for my pure image.
Then in a KBS drama titled "All About Marriage",
- I wore a swimsuit. - You wore a swimsuit.
It completely changed my image.
- You took on a sexy image. - You looked amazing.
- You took on a sexy image. - People began to see me...
as a sexy actress.
Then I began to get offers to play...
- haughty women of the city. - You only got those roles.
I now have a haughty image...
instead of an approachable one.
- That's how people see you now. - It happened that way.
She says her image went from pure to sexy.
- We prepared some pictures. - Thank you.
Let's take a look at them.
- She was pure. - She was pure.
How pretty!
- Was this for a drama? - No.
- Let's see the other picture. - It was for a commercial.
How sexy!
- She is sexy. - She changed completely.
It's a scene that appears often on "Entertainment Weekly".
- That's right. - She walks forward.
Do people really ask you if you are angry...
even when you aren't doing anything?
- I hear that very often. - Really?
- Yes, I do. - Really?
I don't know what to do...
because it happens when I am minding my own business.
My manger once came to me and said,
"A staff member asked me..."
- "if you are angry." - Someone asked if you are angry.
My manager told me that.
I was shocked.
- You weren't angry. - I wasn't angry.
- You weren't angry at all. - I wasn't angry at all.
People write those comments about me all the time.
- I know they do. - It happens every day.
As a fan,
I find that image of you endearing.
Really?
Let's live as we look.
(They suddenly decide to live as they look.)
- Does that conclude the worry? - I don't know.
When I am not doing anything, I look depressed.
People wonder if something sad has happened.
- A difficult circumstance. - That's right.
Would you show us your regular facial expression?
- My regular facial expression? - This is how it looks.
- She is expressionless. - You aren't doing anything.
- You look angry. - Do I look angry?
That's how you ought to look when you are alone.
(Smiling)
It would look strange if you smile for no reason.
That's right.
Let's see how we look when we aren't doing anything.
Let's see if Tae Im looks particularly angry.
- Let's do that. - Please take a look and judge.
- All right. - Please take a look and judge.
(They look depressed too.)
(Is he the grim reaper?)
That's insane.
To be honest, I was scolded very often...
by the senior comedians when I was a newbie.
When I looked at them because they called me,
- they said, "Are you mad at me?" - That's right.
It happened very often.
That's why I did this when they called me. "Yes?"
I smiled on purpose.
I really did that.
- "Jung Chan Woo." - "Yes?"
- Your smile looks so forced. - I smiled on purpose.
Have you made any efforts to improve your situation?
This happened when we were filming "Woman of Dignity".
I have so much respect for Kim Hee Sun.
However, I couldn't ask her for her number...
throughout the shoot...
- because I was embarrassed. - You wanted her number.
Then I gathered my courage.
I approached her nervously at the after party and said,
"If it's all right with you,"
"I would like to have your number."
"Of course, Tae Im."
It was a tremendous amount of effort...
for me.
- Really? - You must be introverted.
- I am introverted. - You are shy too.
- These things are hard. - I bet you also think,
"Wouldn't people think I am overreacting..."
"to break away from my image?" It's an inferiority complex.
- It really is. - You need to get rid of it.
It's a trauma.
No one says anything about what happened,
but everyone knows.
I can't help but wonder about how they see me.
You become even more traumatized...
when someone confirms your fear with his or her action.
- Yes. - Has that happened?
I went over to a senior actress to say hello.
She had lost a lot of weight. That's why I said,
"It's good to see you again."
"You lost a lot of weight."
She suddenly turned to an actor next to her and said,
"That must be the only thing she can say to me."
"Unbelievable."
- I was right in front of her. - That's traumatizing.
- I was right in front of her. - That actress was in the wrong.
No, Tae Im should have said something afterwards.
- "You lost a lot of weight." - "You became prettier."
If you leave it at "You lost a lot of weight,"
she might think, "Is she saying that I look sick?"
- She might think that. - It's possible.
- That's right. - "Is she criticizing me?"
This is how women differ from men.
When people say that I lost weight, I think, "I guess I lost weight."
Really?
- Men are like that. - Are men really like that?
"You lost weight."
"Really?"
"You put on weight." "Really?"
"Is he interested in me?"
For goodness' sake.
(Who is the man Dong Yeob is talking about?)
It was a man.
Tae Im, you are from Gyeonsang Province.
Perhaps she can't speak in a friendly way...
because she is from there.
- That's possible. - We are both from Ulsan.
- That's right. - We are both from Ulsan.
I meet her often on variety shows.
I didn't know she had this kind of a worry.
She is at ease with me.
I have only seen her cheerful side.
Everyone is at ease with you.
Right?
No one finds me intimidating.
I lack charisma.
This happened...
during a get-together for a drama.
- I can't hold my liquor. - Really?
- I can't hold my liquor. - You look like you can.
However, I drank everything people offered me.
I got so drunk...
that I went home to sleep.
The next morning, I became a haughty woman...
- among my coworkers. - Why?
- Why? - I left during a get-together.
She left.
- You were drunk. - You lost...
two birds.
"What is wrong with her?"
I was criticized for my behavior.
She wasn't used to drinking.
I bet it showed that she wasn't enjoying the drinks.
That's why people misunderstood when she left early.
We should help her.
Let's go back to the situation we heard about earlier.
"My goodness, it has been a while. You became so much prettier."
"What could be the reason? Did you lose weight?"
That's a good idea.
The comment about the weight should come later.
Then there is this situation.
"To be honest, I can't hold my liquor."
"I practically passed out one time because I couldn't digest alcohol."
"However, I will take this drink for you."
- You should have done that. - That's right.
Then you should have gone,
"This is lovely."
- "Thank you for the drink." - No one told me not to drink.
(Collapsing)
That was good.
- Right? - That was good.
(Dong Yeob is the best.)
That's it.
Since you are an actress, you should do that.
We should work harder. Even Dong Yeob tries his best.
It has been a while since I used my body.
He showed us slapstick comedy.
You know,
your personality changes when people misunderstand you.
I feel like I am losing myself.
- You weren't like this before. - I am losing myself.
- Do you shut yourself away? - Yes, I do.
- Who are you close to? - My younger brother.
Everyone is close to their family.
I was asking if there is a celebrity you are close to.
"Who are you close to?"
Everyone is close to their family.
Is your younger brother a celebrity?
What do you do with your younger brother?
We play games, exercise,
talk, and eat outside. It's so much fun.
Doesn't your brother need free time of his own?
No. When I visit him, he has to play with me.
- Does he have to play with you? - I bet it's a worry for him.
Her brother should visit the program.
The fact that she thinks her brother has to play with her...
can be a big worry for him.
It's entirely possible. Let's talk to her brother.
Is Tae Im's brother here?
- Hello. - He is handsome.
- Hello. - They look alike.
Do you always hang out with your sister when she is bored?
Yes. She lives in Seoul.
I live in Pyeongtaek.
- You live far away. - Despite that,
she visits every 2 or 3 days.
- She comes to Pyeongtaek. - Yes.
She meant what she said.
In the past, my sister was very manly.
"My sister was very manly."
She was easygoing.
- Her personality was like that. - You mean...
she was easygoing, right?
Yes. She was very easygoing.
When I was young,
I once got beaten up by the older boys.
She said, "Let's go."
Then she fought against two boys.
- What? - She fought against two boys.
It was clear that she lost.
- "It was clear that she lost." - She got beaten up.
- She got beaten up. - Yes.
However, she came home and said, "I won. I hit them more."
"They look worse than me."
How did she change?
She used to be easygoing. Now, she is passive.
Instead of hanging out with the others, she comes to me.
Is it hard for you because your sister visits often...
and takes away your free time?
My girlfriend sometimes comes over to our place.
- Right. She comes over. - Yes.
Sometimes...
She's his girlfriend.
- She's his girlfriend. - Yes.
I will tell you this. You're great.
(Great.)
I need to hang out with my girlfriend.
Why do you go to his house when his girlfriend is there?
- I was there first. - If they are together...
- Did she come later? - When she came, I was there.
You were there first, and his girlfriend came over.
- Right. - So you didn't tell him.
No, I tell him before I go.
Did you tell your girlfriend to come when you knew...
- your sister was coming? - He told her to come.
That's why he's problematic.
No.
I think there's a different problem.
Tae Im informs me on the day, but my girlfriend...
- She tells you on the day. - informs me a week before.
- Then why don't you tell Tae Im... - Why don't you stop your sister?
that she should visit another time...
- because your girlfriend is coming. - Right.
- You should say that. - If they made the promise...
a week ago, they must've desperately waited for that day.
- What are you thinking about? - That's wrong.
- You must've planned your date. - You could cook for each other.
By the time she calls, she's on the highway.
- She's on the way. - Right.
She called on the way.
- By the way, - Soo Yong,
- Yes? - say something.
- Soo Yong. - Was Soo Yong here?
- Why don't you ask a question? - Right.
I think it must be tough on the brother.
Are you in any way affected by your sister's situation?
She looks haughty,
but she's actually really clumsy.
She is. And she's too fickle-minded.
She's fickle-minded.
She used to ask me to run errands for her often.
That's what happens to the younger brothers.
You know the shrimp flavored ramyeon, right?
She was craving for it, so she asked me to go buy it.
When I bought it and came home,
she said she wasn't craving for it anymore.
She asked me to go buy the tempura ramyeon.
- I know how that feels. - My gosh.
So I went back to the store and got the tempura ramyeon.
When I came home with it, she said that she didn't want it...
and that I should have it. That's how fickle-minded she is.
It sounds like...
your brother's worry is bigger.
Perhaps you should switch your seats.
I think he should be taking the tranquilizer.
I am a little fickle-minded.
- Do you order him around a lot? - Yes, I used to.
I hit him a lot too.
(Tae Im is like a female warrior.)
She used to be a boyish sister.
That's what happens when you have an elder sister.
She abused me until about I was in 7th grade.
She kept pressing my neck, and it really hurt.
- Did she strangle you? - Did she strangle you?
- We were fighting. - Is she your real sister?
When I turned 7th grade, I was stronger than her.
When you're little, you lose to your sister.
- Right. - Your sister strangled you.
She kept strangling me, and it hurt a lot.
Do you want me to strangle you?
(He's actually scared.)
Is it because your brother listens to you well?
He listens to my stories well.
- Right. - And he gives me his advice.
We played games together and hit the highest scores together.
You hit the highest scores.
Yes. Then we hold a party.
We meet people...
- online. - I'm amazed at how different...
she is to how we imagine her. We think she'd get love letters...
and men would queue up in front of her.
We think she'd never get lonely and she's in the spotlight.
But in fact, she goes to Pyeongtaek three times a week.
Do you really not have a boyfriend?
I've been single for 6 years.
6 years. But a lot of men...
must throw cupid's arrows at you.
- Has anyone asked you out recently? - I have to... No.
Nobody. I don't have...
- a chance to meet people. - I ask because...
I imagine fellow actors would ask you out.
It happened once.
- It must've happened. - Be honest.
Even I was hit on by three guys.
Be honest.
In her lifetime.
- Was it from one person? - It was Young Chul all three times.
(He cracks up.)
(How about Song Eun I?)
When I think about...
starting a relationship with someone, my head goes blank.
So I just dismiss it. I can't be bothered.
- What's your ideal type of man? - What's your ideal type of man?
My ideal type of man. Do you want me to name someone?
- No. - We don't want any names.
- We don't want any names. - That was funny.
"What do you want from me?"
We don't want anything from you.
There must be someone who's close to your type.
Ha Jung Woo.
Our interests overlap.
You like...
- You like someone manly. - You should give up.
I think he would treat his lady very nicely.
- Although he appears difficult. - You like someone sweet.
Why can't you introduce her to a man like Ha Jung Woo?
(He hesitates.)
- What's wrong? - She needs to go outside...
- to meet people. - That's what I am saying.
She doesn't have any opportunities to meet anyone.
If you set up a blind date for her, would she not go?
- That never happened. - That never happened.
- That never happened. - But she wants it.
- There might not be anyone good. - It's not easy...
to introduce your sister...
- to your friend. - It's not easy.
Do you often get frustrated by her?
Because she's a celebrity,
she can't even go to a store freely.
- Oh, dear. - Even if we eat outside,
- we sit in the corner seat. - Right.
- She wears a hat. - Yes.
She's a very carefree and relaxed person.
But she changed like that, and it frustrates me.
I say this all the time.
People don't care about you.
Other people are occupied too.
Nothing special will happen.
I think it's different with her.
It's not because she's a celebrity.
You are afraid that people will point fingers...
- at you, aren't you? - It's like this.
I have caused a stir, you know?
Yes.
So whenever I say one thing,
it turns into a big news headline.
And people grow it...
- into a controversy. - Yes.
For example, I did an interview with a journalist.
He asked me what my ideal type of man was.
As a joke,
I said I wanted someone rich because I eat and spend well.
I said it as a joke.
The next day, there was an article, "Lee Tae Im Wants a Rich Man".
- "She Likes a Rich Man". - "She Likes a Rich Man".
And people said, "I knew it."
And they criticized me harshly. Watching that...
made me realize that I have to be careful with everything I say.
And I started losing confidence.
- I became timid. - You got daunted.
In my opinion, what you said can cause such a misunderstanding.
- Yes. - You could say,
"I spend a lot of money, but I earn a lot too,"
"so I need someone who can eat and spend time with me."
- That's what you should've said... - I didn't say it well.
- I didn't speak logically. - if you were joking.
Even if the journalist knew you were joking, he would've...
- thought he got a story. - Recently,
my diet story became a big issue.
- Yes. You lost too much weight. - During the interview,
I said I eat three spoonfuls of rice a day...
and take nutritional supplements. I said that,
but the headline was, "Lee Tae Im Ate Three Spoonfuls of Rice a Day".
And people criticized me again saying that I wasn't a human.
When you eat out with your brother, you run into normal people.
- They are not journalists. - Yes.
So why do you get conscious and sit in the corner?
- Why... - I do it unintentionally.
You're afraid people will gossip about you.
- People talk about me. - They might actually be...
- They're talking to each other. - talking about...
- something else. - That might be true.
But the biggest problem is this.
Perhaps you care too much...
- about everything. - Yes.
Actually, I've been very ill.
- What do you mean? - Is it psychological?
I've been having problems with my mental health.
It's been about eight years.
Did it happen after you became a celebrity?
Yes. It happened after I became a celebrity.
- It must've been very tough. - Yes. Very tough.
- Give an example. - Did you have a panic disorder?
I hear things.
- He hears things too. - The man next to you hears things.
- But that's... - You should hold her hand.
- Cheer up. - "Cheer up."
What kind of things do you hear?
- What do you hear? - Someone keeps calling me.
- What? - Does someone call your name?
- "Hey. Hey." - "Hey."
- You should answer then. - Then...
If I do that, I actually see a ghost.
Poor Tae Im.
- Your imagination got big. - After...
that controversial incident happened, I was in shock.
- Oh, dear. - So I was rushed to a hospital.
But I don't remember that time.
I was in the hospital for about three weeks.
That worsened my condition.
- Right. - After taking medication,
I got much better. I really got much better,
but I am still being treated.
- She became emotional. - She became nervous.
- Yes. - Do you have difficulty breathing?
Yes. I can't breathe.
My blood pressure shoots up too high.
And I nearly collapse.
I have been through something big too.
Those who have never been through it don't understand.
You might think I am just being fussy.
But when it happened, so many people cursed at me...
- It happened to me too. - and wrote mean comments,
and I started imagining things on my own.
Then I realized I could lose my mind if this goes on.
That's when I turned to spicy food. I had loads of spicy food.
- So... - She solved it with food.
- When that happens... - She fixes her problems with food.
When you are in pain, you need something pungent.
- Everything ends with food. - Yes.
- What's wrong with this talk? - This is...
my advice to Tae Im.
- Eat spicy food. - Eat spicy food.
What was one comment that really hurt your feelings?
People who sexually harass me...
really hurt my feelings.
When I starred in "Woman of Dignity",
people said I was so ugly...
and that they never knew I was so ugly.
They said I wasn't even a person next to Kim Hee Sun.
Is there anyone who's gotten mean comments like those?
Anyone? Soo Yong?
Some people questioned if I had a plastic surgery.
(He's talking nonsense again.)
Tae Im is comforting him.
"Did you get tattoos under your eyes?"
- That was one. - How about you, Young Chul?
I read all the mean comments about me.
And after a while, I figured out a pattern.
They always say I am unlikable, boring, and disgusting.
Those are the three words they love. So one day, I realized this.
I realized that there are only a handful of words they use.
I also realized that what they think isn't that important.
- It's not important. - Why would I get defeated by them?
Why do I have to read the comments all day with shaking hands?
- Yes. - I am really happy that she's here.
When I interview actors on "Entertainment Weekly",
they say they overcome hardships with work.
And the drama she did with Hee Sun and Jeong Sang Hun...
- was a huge success. - Yes. That's right.
- It's... - It must've helped her a lot.
From what I heard, I think she is...
- not fit to be a celebrity. - That's right.
- It's the same with me. - Is that right?
Yes. Of course. But I've been doing this...
for 20 years, so I can't quit.
- Right. - So I just do my best.
- It's the same with me. - So you must endure it.
- You have no other choice... - Right.
but to accept it as your fate.
- You have to be more confident. - She needs to be confident.
You need to be...
(Singing)
He did it.
He made us laugh once.
- He seized the opportunity. - I won't lose the chance.
Young Chul is sick.
(Is he wearing a hospital gown?)
I am very sick.
You're playing someone's mistress on the drama.
Don't you think that's making people...
- They might misunderstand her. - misunderstand you even more?
I'm sure it does.
But after the swearing incident,
I thought my life as an actress was over.
- You thought that. - That's what I thought.
- You became extreme. - I did.
I tried quitting too, but like what you said earlier,
- there was nowhere to go. - Right.
So I made up my mind.
I thought I'd start with minor roles first.
- That's a great way to think. - I made up my mind.
- She's great. - Then...
I waited and the role came to me like a gift.
- You got the role. - I got into "Woman of Dignity".
I took the opportunity...
and worked really hard.
I think people understood my sincerity.
I got a lot of love, and I am really happy.
It's nice that you came here.
This has become a chance to talk about who you really are.
And many people will...
- still write mean comments. - They will.
- They will. - It's inevitable.
But it's their choice and judgment.
Don't get swayed by their judgment...
and be confident.
Who was worried the most when the incident broke out?
- It was our mother. - Of course.
- Of course. - She must've been worried.
Tae Im told Mom how tough it was for her...
and that she wanted to die.
She said that to her mom.
So I was really worried about her at first.
It was very unlike her.
Nevertheless, she was able to endure it well...
because she's always considered herself...
to be the breadwinner of the family.
- Right. - I am sure.
There were times when our family was struggling a lot.
Whenever that happened, she helped out.
She paid for my college tuition.
(She paid for her brother's tuition.)
- She's great. - She's been the breadwinner.
- He has to listen to her well. - Yes.
- My goodness. - You got a really nice sister.
When she comes, you should kick out your girlfriend.
(His sister should always be the priority.)
Your sister starred in "Woman of Dignity"...
- and became popular again. - Yes.
How did your family react to it?
My father has been boasting about it to everyone.
- Yes. - Right.
How about your mother?
She was the most thrilled of course.
She's the one who watched Tae Im struggle.
- It must've been really tough. - Tae Im shouldn't avoid people.
Instead, she should go to restaurants and face people.
- You have to face them. - Then she will meet people...
who cheer for her.
- I've met some. - Right.
- I've met some. - That will make you feel better.
When you get really frustrated,
go to Soo Yong's fan club site.
- That's great. - There's a site.
- There are many lovely comments. - Can I really do that?
- Can I really visit the site? - Yes. There are many comments.
Of course you can visit.
What image do you want to carry in the future?
I want to be a friendly person. I want to be bubbly.
Say it. Speak out your frustration.
You need to overcome it. And many people will understand you.
You can't help those who can't understand you.
Relax.
Please stop criticizing me.
(She's very carefree.)
I am working really hard.
I am really frustrated.
I hope you will stop criticizing me.
I will do my best.
Please love me.
That's it. That's how you do it.
(Hello will cheer for you.)
I told her to be honest and say what she wants,
and she urged people to stop criticizing her.
- She's going to get criticized. - She will be criticized a lot.
It's because...
instead of saying "I hope people will stop criticizing me,"
she said, "Stop criticizing me."
"I am going to work hard. So stop criticizing me."
- Rather than... - They will write articles again.
telling people directly that they should stop criticizing you,
you should say you want to be criticized less.
(She got it.)
It's a skill.
Just think that you're here to learn.
Yes. She's learning.
I am trying hard.
- Please don't hate me too much. - Right.
Please love me more.
(She did better this time.)
(Great!)
Since we started, can we do that again?
- Say you ran into your colleague. - She'll give a compliment.
- Compliment her on losing weight. - Right.
Let's say Yeong Ja is your colleague. You met her.
- Hello, Yeong Ja. - I just don't like you.
- Don't do that. - Keep trying.
- Keep going. - Yeong Ja.
You've gotten so slim and beautiful.
- What? - You've gotten really pretty.
- Have I? Hey, Tae Im! - Yes.
How did you lose weight?
I just eat a little less.
(That's how you go on a diet.)
Tae Im,
- do you want to go meet my friends? - I really like you.
- I'd love to. - Let's hang out.
- That's it. - That's it.
- Next. - Next is at dinner.
Dong Yeob, you should do it.
- Good job. - Thank you.
I hope we will get to work together again.
- I will pour you a drink. - I can't drink,
but I'd gladly take one from you.
- "I'll just drink it and get sick." - You're not going to get drunk...
I can vomit and drink again.
(Great)
That was nice.
- That was great. - I can't pour her a drink.
- That was good. - Tae Im.
Tae Im has changed.
She said she's going to vomit and drink again.
She'd drink it, vomit right away, and ask for another one.
Please pour me another one.
Here you go.
I am fine.
- Great. - Lovely.
- It's great. - Good job.
Because you are far away, you might not realize this.
But she's much more relaxed now. When she first came out,
her mouth trembled a little.
You saw her.
Please love her for who she is.
I feel sorry for what she had to go through.
She had no friends, and she went...
all the way to Pyeongtaek to see her brother.
I think it must have been a big worry for her.
What will happen to Tae Im's life now?
It will be great.
Young Chul.
I also think it's a worry.
If I get a chance, I want to meet her sometimes...
and make her laugh.
I will give you my number.
- No, you... - I mean it. I don't...
Why are you trembling?
Why are you trembling? It's your first time, isn't it?
I thought she was a feisty girl.
But watching her from the side,
I realized that she's a weak...
Weak...
What are you trying to say?
He's so funny today.
I hope she will stop avoiding and start facing people.
- Yes. - Just face them.
- She needs to face them. - I will.
If you sympathize with her, please press the button.
(What does the audience think?)
- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Stop. - That's it.
She's come here to be better.
Please say something to comfort her.
Thank you for always being there for me...
and supporting me.
I hope everything you do in the future will turn out well.
Thank you and I love you.
Let's see how many votes she got.
How many votes did she get? Please show us the result.
Did she get...
more votes than...
Soo Yong?
(Did she get more votes than Soo Yong?)
Is it 147? Is it 137?
Is it 127? It's 147.
(She got 147 votes.)
"I Report a Dictator". I will read the story.
Hello. I am a member of a group that debuted 22 years ago.
I mustered up my courage to expose one of our members.
He's got a mellow voice and a muscular body.
He's a very popular man.
But actually, he is a dictator.
"Hey, where are you?"
"I am at home, and I don't feel well."
"Cut it. Come to the coffee shop in front of my place."
He calls me whenever he wishes.
When we prepare for an album...
"My throat hurts. It's tough to sing everything alone."
Then he should give us some of his parts.
He gets every part.
When we go on variety shows...
and get asked about how we have been doing...
"Well, we..."
"We've been busy preparing for an album."
"The concept of this album is..."
- "I..." - "Aren't you curious?"
He answers all the questions even before the questions are asked.
I couldn't take it anymore, so I said this to him.
"Hey, let me talk too."
"You should've hurried."
"A variety show is a battlefield. Stay sharp, will you?"
But people around us say this.
"Goodness,"
"it must be so hard for him to do all the work alone."
Everyone cheers for him.
But we've got a lot to say too.
Please resolve all the misunderstandings about us.
This is the story.
Do you have a guess?
(Who would it be?)
- Sechs Kies? - Sechs Kies?
Turbo. He said it's a three-men group.
Turbo? Sechs Kies?
Is it Turbo's story?
Is it Sechs Kies or Turbo?
Please come on out.
(Who's the person complaining about the dictator in his group?)
(It's Kim Jeong Nam and Mikey from Turbo.)
Turbo!
(Powerful)
(Energetic)
(Turbo is the only 3-men dance group in Korea.)
(They debuted 22 years ago.)
- Hello. - Long time no see.
Hello.
Jeong Nam, I guess...
you don't get chances to be on variety shows. You're thrilled.
It's our first time being on a variety show by ourselves.
- Really? - Yes.
How do you feel now?
I'm nervous. Hello is my favorite TV show.
I'm used to watching it on TV, but now that I'm here,
- it's weird. - Do you want to touch me?
- Okay. - I'm a celebrity.
What's wrong with her?
Since you're not here as Turbo, but here with worries.
Please introduce yourselves.
Hello. I'm Mikey in charge of rap in Turbo. Nice to meet you.
- Mikey. - Mikey.
Because Mikey's in charge of rap,
I don't know what to do in Turbo.
I'm Kim Jeong Nam.
Is what Kim Young Chul did...
- what we know... - That's Jong Kook.
- Kim Jong Kook is the dictator. - Yes.
Are you prepared to break up?
We had a talk before we came out.
If Turbo breaks up, two of us can try something else.
Then you won't have a vocal.
But neither of us can sing.
Does Jong Kook know you're here?
He does, but he doesn't know the worries we have.
He doesn't know it's because of him?
You didn't tell him?
You should tell him before this goes on air.
There will be an aftermath for Jong Kook.
We discussed it.
He wouldn't kill us.
"He wouldn't kill us."
Why would you want to talk about it here?
You can talk to him about it.
We're close, but I don't feel comfortable with him.
- You don't? - No.
But Jeong Nam's older.
We're the same in front of Jong Kook.
I'm older, but it's not easy to talk to him.
- Regardless of the age? - Regardless of the age,
I can't do it.
(It's a worry after worry.)
Let's hear Mikey's worry first.
On December 2015,
we united after 18 years.
Jong Kook's on many variety shows,
- Right. He's popular. - and he's popular.
Jong Kook was very busy.
He had so many personal schedules.
We couldn't perform with our new album.
I understand Jong Kook has personal schedules...
because he worked hard.
- Of course. - I understand it,
but when Turbo's album's out, we should work together as Turbo.
- Right. - But he'd be on a show alone,
and promotes the album alone.
- He goes alone? - Yes.
He was on your radio show alone, right?
Yes, he was.
He shouldn't be there alone. We should go together.
(I understand what you mean.)
He said he's going to be on a very popular show, "Men on a Mission".
When I arrived there, Mikey was alone, and Jong Kook wasn't there.
I asked him, "Isn't Jong Kook here yet?"
He said he's already filming.
Film what?
He's already filming "Men on a Mission".
- When you were there to film? - Yes.
It turns out we were shooting...
for about 10 seconds of singing...
after Jong Kook finishes shooting.
You thought you're going to be on the show together.
Yes. That's what I thought.
You must've been very disappointed.
(He's right.)
We got a call for "Radio Star".
"Radio Star".
(I have no comments for that one.)
I found out just the night before that I won't be on the show.
Jeong Nam lowered his head.
- I was told. - He feels guilty.
- He was on the show. - He was.
(It's one after the other.)
That happened twice.
You know when he was on "Infinite Challenge"...
But that's not Jong Kook's fault.
- The broadcasting station... - Right.
decides it.
Jong Kook should be here to find out if it's a misunderstanding or...
- A three-party encounter? - Yes.
- We've called Jong Kook. - What?
- Since we're shooting today... - Really?
- Yes. - He's flustered.
Why are you so surprised?
He could be on the show.
I mean, why?
- I mean... - What if Jong Kook's here?
(It might get serious.)
I wonder if he's here.
Let's call Jong Kook.
- Kim Jong Kook. - Kim Jong Kook.
Please come out.
- What if he's really here? - Is he here?
(Who's that?)
(He stares.)
I knew it.
(They're smiling again.)
Careful.
I guess Jong Kook couldn't make it.
Why would you put it there?
(Today's worry inducer's here.)
Does the picture make you nervous?
Honestly, when I said I was nervous, it was a joke.
It looks like he's actually sitting there.
- It's making me nervous. - It's like he's actually there.
It looks like it's real.
Two ladies behind it don't feel comfortable.
(He can't be adjusted because he's not real.)
Variety shows are like a battlefield.
When Jong Kook's on a variety show, he dictates.
- What do you mean? - He doesn't give us a chance.
- You mean talking? - Yes.
We tell him after the shooting.
We tell him to give us a chance to talk.
Wait for us for three seconds.
- Did you tell him? - Yes.
- What did he say? - What did Jong Kook say?
"Go ahead. Do everything you want."
- "Do everything". - But once we start shooting,
- And? - He doesn't stop talking.
- It's in him. - You don't get a chance.
We're having a concert.
We rehearse five hours before the concert begins.
When he arrives, he'd say his throat hurts so much.
Then I'd ask him why his throat would hurt.
- He talked too much. - He talked too much on shows.
- That's how much he talks. - You're right.
What do you think about their worry, Tae Im?
Do you understand the worries singers have?
- Yes, I do. It must be very hard. - That's right.
Before she asked you a question,
did you hesitate to interrupt?
- Not at all. - No?
No.
- Soo Yong probably did. - What about you, Soo Yong?
Did you want to interrupt?
My throat never hurts on variety shows.
That was the funniest thing you said today.
(Soo Yong's going to make people laugh from today.)
One time, Jong Kook called me.
When I got there,
he told me to talk faster.
When he said that,
he was the greatest teacher,
friend, and brother to me.
(Master Kim Jong Kook)
You said you're worried because he doesn't let you talk,
but you're grateful of him teaching you?
I learnt how to talk from Jong Kook.
What?
If you say that, that makes Mikey a weird person.
(He realized Jong Kook's his true teacher.)
Do you have any other complaints?
Many of our new songs are medium tempo.
Each song has about four bars of rap.
- You don't get a lot of parts. - No.
We have to share the part.
Jong Kook came up to me, and said,
"Jeong Nam's not a rapper."
"He's a dancer."
- My goodness. - Is it your first time hearing it?
- What? - Is it your first time hearing it?
Then what about all the raps I did in the first and second album?
- Right. You rapped. - I did.
"You should rap more."
"I'll give you more parts.”
"Jeong Nam can dance, and you can rap."
So I was looking forward to it.
But he divided it evenly.
Some parts even had the same lyrics.
Can you sing us the part?
(Live each day like a man telling myself don't get old ugly)
- This is how it goes. - Is that all?
- I sing the second verse. - It repeats again.
I did it differently.
Please try it, Jeong Nam.
(Don't get old ugly)
Live each day like a man
(Live each day like a man telling myself don't get old ugly)
(That's funny.)
"Don't get old ugly"
That sounded like a shaman.
I thought he was a shaman.
(I won't miss it.)
(That's hilarious.)
We released a summer album.
He said it's all about me.
- Okay. - I see.
You must've looked forward.
There was even less.
- Then what was he talking about? - There's a part we sing together.
We dance, dance, dance tonight
(There's a part where they sing together.)
(Then Jong Kook's solo part starts.)
(And Jeong Nam goes quiet.)
He doesn't exactly need you or Jeong Nam.
There are only four bars of rap in each song.
There's actually less.
- Why didn't you tell him? - I know.
Jong Kook's paying for all the cost...
- of Turbo's album. - Right.
We actually recorded "Hot Sugar" last year.
We waited for a year and a half.
While we were waiting...
I don't know how to say this.
I held onto the phone all day.
I wrote to Jong Kook.
- When do we record again? - A text message?
I wrote if we have any other new songs.
(He only writes.)
- But I couldn't send it. - He couldn't send it.
(He felt bad to send the message.)
Then let's call Jong Kook...
What?
I was actually going to call him.
(Calling Kim Jong Kook)
Hey, Mikey.
- Jong Kook. - Yes.
- Hi. - What's up?
Jong Kook.
- Who is this? - I'm Lee Tae Im.
Say hi. This is Hello.
- Oh, hello. - Hi.
"Oh, hello."
All of a sudden, he changes to a variety show tone.
Mikey and Jeong Nam are here because you make them worry.
Are you aware of it?
Why exactly are they on the show?
(Turbo's main engine starts up.)
You got a nickname, Jong Kook.
- What is it? - A dictator.
What do you mean a dictator? I'm not a dictator.
- Right. - First,
they said you monopolize the conversation.
That's because...
I have an obsession to fill in any silence.
- Right. - I have...
- A habit? - Yes. That's it.
I told them to interrupt me.
I...
learned how to interrupt from you.
Thank you.
Look at him.
He said, "Thank you."
- He only made himself look good. - That was unbelievable.
(Is this a variety show battle?)
- Jong Kook. - Yes?
- It's Kim Soo Yong. - Soo Yong, hi.
Could you give me a lesson some time?
(Teach me how to talk on a variety show.)
- Me? - He wants you to teach him.
You should ask Jae Seok.
I have this obsession because of him.
- Jong Kook, it's Young Chul. - Hi, Young Chul.
I heard you nag at your group members after your performances.
If I were working with you, I would nag at you too.
I remember how often you nagged at me.
(He's invincible when it comes to talking on a show.)
The person I nag at the most...
- is you. - He nags at me too.
You said that Mikey should be in charge of rapping,
and Jeong Nam should dance,
but you divide the rap part evenly. They complained about it.
That's true. Let me explain.
Choose words wisely.
(Jong Kook is taken aback.)
Mikey is the true rapper in our group.
Jeong Nam is more like a dancer.
He called Jeong Nam a dancer.
(I should just dance.)
Why did you appear on "Infinite Challenge" only with Jeong Nam?
Why didn't you appear on the show with Mikey?
(Why didn't all the members appear on "Infinite Challenge"?)
(Jong Kook is taken aback again.)
I feel apologetic to him,
but the show became a hit when Jeong Nam appeared on it,
and that gave us a chance to reunite the group...
- with Mikey. - That's true.
How do you feel now that you've heard their complaints?
Now that I've heard their complaints,
I think it's time for me to leave Turbo.
- You're going to leave the group? - Yes.
- I think I should leave Turbo. - What's wrong with you?
- Jong Kook! - He's on his knees.
Jong Kook, you got it wrong.
Jong Kook, do you have anything to say to your group members?
Jeong Nam makes lyrics mistakes so often.
He makes so many mistakes.
As for Mikey, I want him to...
reduce his hesitation from 3 to 1 second.
I think you should tell him yourself what you want to say.
I hope we'll talk about each other's worries from time to time.
Let's do that.
You could've just told me. Why would you talk about it on the show?
(You should've told me before.)
From an objective point of view,
it seems that they find it difficult to talk to you...
- because you're a big star. - They don't have to feel that way.
I think it'd be helpful if you talk to them first.
- Of course. I should do that. - Okay.
Anyway, you want to leave the group after this album, right?
Yes, I want that a little now.
- We'll invite you on our show. - That would be great.
Please tell us what happens after this.
Okay. I'll make sure to come on Hello next time.
I'll explain myself on the show.
I mean, you seem to be picky when you choose a show to appear on.
(Laughing)
I don't know why he excluded our show.
No. It's not like that.
- Keep your promise. - Of course I will.
Thank you.
- Okay, Yeong Ja. - Thank you, Jong Kook.
After Turbo was disbanded,
I should've moved on with my life as well...
- just as Jong Kook did. - That's right.
It took me a long time to find a path.
I found a decent job.
I also got a job offer from a large company.
However, I was asked to join Turbo again right at that time.
In my case, I left my entire life behind...
to come back here.
I also tried to move on with my life,
so I started preparing for the real estate exam.
I passed the first test,
but I developed illnesses in the six months after the breakup.
I had depression and panic disorder.
I told myself that I should...
give up on performing on stage as a singer.
In six months from the moment I decided to give up,
I developed all of the illnesses.
It's because you couldn't do what you wanted to do.
I suffered so much that I couldn't even breathe.
(Jeong Nam suffered a lot.)
- Did you recover after the reunion? - That's right.
So, you're grateful to Jong Kook, right?
- Why are you here with Mikey? - Why would he come here?
(Jong Kook, I miss you.)
I think Jeong Nam...
depends heavily on Jong Kook.
- He depends on Jong Kook? - Yes, he relies on him.
- He relies on Jong Kook a lot? - Yes.
He's also very nice and polite to Jong Kook.
Can you be more specific?
He asks Jong Kook for advice on every little thing.
Even on his hairstyle. He's older than Jong Kook.
He asks if he would look okay with a new hairstyle...
or clothes. I see him doing that every day.
How does it make you feel?
I hate to see him like that.
- Does he look like he's flattering? - Yes, he seems like that sometimes.
Why do you rely so much on him?
Even though I'm older than him... I really love this job.
Talking on a TV show or performing on stage.
- Performing on stage. - Right.
Jong Kook has become a master of these things.
- He has a lot of experience. - That's right. Also,
I'm currently working as a member of Turbo.
I'm afraid I might harm my group's reputation somehow.
- I'm glad you're here today. - Me too.
You guys have a long life ahead of you.
You should make a good plan from a very cool-headed perspective.
You should tell Jong Kook about your worries.
Jeong Nam should also start to share opinions with Jong Kook.
You can start doing that from today.
(We hope Turbo will become even more solid.)
Tell Jong Kook...
what exactly you want from him.
Jong Kook, it's true that I'm very excited and happy...
that we've reunited as Turbo.
However, it's hard sometimes to face the reality,
- and I'm worried a lot. - Right.
I haven't had a chance to tell you before.
After our concert, please hear our worries.
All right. Jeong Nam.
In fact, Jeong Nam and I...
have another worry.
We've been suffering because of harsh comments.
- Harsh comments. I see. - Some people say...
that Jong Kook helped us out when we had done nothing,
and we should repay his kindness.
We are very grateful to him for giving us this chance,
but Jeong Nam and I gave up our lives...
to be back as Turbo, and we're doing our best.
I hope you'll see how hard we try.
Such comments hurt your feelings.
- I hope we'll become successful... - They say as if you're a bum.
People shouldn't say such things like that.
Why did you look at Young Chul?
- Please stop your mean comments. - Exactly.
Saeng Min, do you think it's a worry?
- This is definitely a worry. - I see.
I think Saeng Min would get everyone's vote if he was our guest.
I think this will be your chance to boost your mindset for success.
- Young Chul, what do you think? - I think it's a worry too.
I think it's a worry.
I hope you guys take up courage and work together with enthusiasm.
I'll be rooting for you.
- Soo Yong, you should use yours. - Soo Yong.
(He forgot to bring his.)
It doesn't work twice.
- He forgot about that. - You can't borrow someone else's.
(He pretends to press the button.)
- Here it is. - Oh, here it is.
Did you see him pretending to press the button?
(He's a scene-stealer today!)
- You think it's a worry. - That's right.
That was funny.
I hope the three of you will talk with each other often.
Cheer up.
If you think it's a worry,
please press the button.
(What does the audience think?)
"I Report a Dictator".
- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Stop! - Time's up.
Please show us the result.
(The result)
The current winner got 147 votes.
The last digit is two.
If it's 152, they're the winners.
How many votes did they get?
- They got 132 votes. - That's a lot.
(They got 132 votes.)
The winner of this week...
is "She Wants to Reveal the Truth".
("She Wants to Reveal the Truth" is the winner.)
Congratulations!
- You will receive a prize. - That's right.
Until the day we are all worry-free...
Hello will continue to counsel you.
- Thank you! - Thank you!