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Coming soon!
Merry Christmas.
King of Mask Singer presents you the gifts pleasing to your ears.
There will be touching performances...
and fun challenges against stereotypes.
Happy!
A shocking turn of events awaits.
The netizens took a guess on the 19th King of Mask Singer.
According to a poll conducted on the mobile app and Internet,
the legendary dark horse, Female Warrior Catgirl...
garnered a high approving rate and ranked first.
Aphrodite the Goddess of Beauty...
ranked second.
Will Female Warrior Catgirl become the king of Christmas Special?
(Stay tuned.)
(King of Mask Singer)
Through heartfelt voices that dismantle stereotypes,
we will give you awe and happiness for Christmas.
This is a mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
For upcoming Christmas,
the panellists dressed up in Christmas colours.
It feels like a party. Everyone looks great.
All right. Gu Ra.
You have Santa Claus on your chest.
Yes, I put Santa Claus here for everyone to see.
It adds to the volume of my body.
It really stands out.
Please be mindful of how you place your hand.
Why are you pestering me for touching my own chest?
Is there anything wrong with that?
- It adds to the Christmas theme. - That's why I decorated my chest.
All right. Amid the warm atmosphere of the holiday season,
who will stand against Catgirl and her third win?
This is Round Two and the semi-finals.
Let's start the first match.
This is the first match of the semi-finals.
Her beautiful voice of a blessing took down Singer Chae Yeon.
Aphrodite the Goddess of Beauty!
(Here comes the goddess.)
(She throws confetti as she enters the stage.)
(We welcome you.)
She is so graceful. My goodness.
She just showed a bit of her true nature.
She seems tough.
(She has a lilting voice.)
(Aphrodite made the panellists' hearts flutter.)
Her vibration is like that of a male rock vocalist.
I think she is in mid or late 30s. And I think she lives in Gangnam.
Did she move to Bundang?
(She knows how to have fun.)
She knows how to have fun.
Look at her.
She danced like a middle-aged woman.
How would a middle-aged woman have a body like mine?
(She is a goddess whose power makes everyone nervous.)
(What song will she sing?)
("Dear Love" by The One)
(What a beautiful voice.)
(She has changed since Round One.)
(Elegantly and ardently,)
(she conveys a sense of deep regret.)
(This is nice.)
How touching.
She conveys feelings well.
(It's so touching.)
(She is so talented.)
(She sings passionately.)
(Her performance conveys desperate love.)
(I love it.)
(A sad love song by Aphrodite)
(Everyone claps without a word.)
(Her performance touched everyone's heart.)
Wow.
She touched my heart deeply.
Opposing her...
is a singer who took down Kang Nam.
He melts frozen hearts with his warm voice.
Bungeoppang from Dad!
(He doesn't have bungeoppang in his hand.)
(I brought some bungeoppang.)
(Enjoy it.)
(Give me one.)
This one sang quite well, right?
Who could he be?
(He has a husky voice.)
(He showed off his manly charm.)
I think he is a balladeer who likes rock music.
I think he is Jung Tae Woo.
So you think Bungeoppang from Dad used to be a child actor.
(He can beat box skilfully.)
(Is he Korean American?)
I think he is Korean American.
(No one is sure of Bungeoppang's identity.)
(Will he reveal more through this performance?)
("Gwanghwamun Love Song" by Lee Moon Sae)
(Wow!)
(He is not a rocker anymore.)
(His voice sounds gentle like a ballad singer's.)
(It's sweet.)
(He expresses emotions as deep as Lee Moon Sae's.)
(I miss the old days.)
(I'm falling for him.)
(He's really good.)
(The song reminds him of his first love.)
(As if he leafs through a faded photo album,)
(he sings calmly.)
(His singing makes the audience recall the old days.)
("Gwanghwamun Love Song" by Bungeoppang)
(Everybody is moved.)
I loved it.
It's really good.
In Round Two, contestants need to sing solo.
The first match of Round two has finished.
Press number one for Aphrodite.
Press number two for Bungeoppang.
Who will win this match?
Votes are in.
What do you think, Hyung Seok?
As for Aphrodite, there is a thing called a masterwork.
When something has its own identity, it's called a masterwork.
Aphrodite's performance was a masterwork.
Because she had her unique colour in her performance.
Bungeoppang sang straightforward with no frills.
Honest words are sometimes more touching than flowery ones.
His performance was like honest words.
So it was between a masterwork versus honesty.
Bungeoppang's voice is...
nice and innocent, but it's not boring at all.
His voice reflects a lot of experiences.
I really liked his performance.
(His performance was honest and innocent.)
I knew Aphrodite would sing a sad ballad song.
- She specialises in that. - I see.
What I want to know is...
whether she is LSY. as we all have assumed.
Why don't you call her YSY...
instead of LSY. to confuse people?
She can sing in a larger range of notes...
and has a wider vibrato than YSY.
She can do more than YSY.
The audience stirred as he mentioned YSY.
Who is YSY?
- The first Y means Lee. - Yoon Soo Yil?
Yoon Soo Yil?
YIn Soon Yi?
Her music style used to be called the oriental ballad.
And she had many titles.
I think she is Yi Soo Young.
- Yi Soo Young? - Yes.
(She used to sing oriental ballads.)
(Now she is a wife and mother.)
Will she really be Lee Soo Young? We'll see.
She lives in my neighbourhood.
We are so close that we often hug each other.
It's quite big when I look at her from behind.
It's quite big.
- What is big? - Her frame.
She looks bigger than the person we assumed.
Are you saying she is bigger...
than YSY?
Bungeoppang's voice is very sweet.
I can feel the kindness from both his voice and pronunciation.
Really?
I realised a male singer could sound sweeter than a female one.
What puzzles me is...
I can't figure out how old he is.
It's really hard.
Bungeoppang may be an idol singer...
who is one of the older ones.
- From the first generation? - Yes.
Since it seems...
you have no clue who they are,
they will do impersonations.
- That will be helpful. - Yes.
Aphrodite will do an impersonation of Miss Southern California.
- Miss Southern California? - She'll do an impersonation of her.
Hello, I'm Miss Southern California.
It's really nice to meet you.
King of Mask Singer!
Oh, happy!
She's just done an impersonation of Miss Southern California.
She's good.
She must have done it many times.
I'd like to hear Aphrodite speak in Yeonbyeon dialect.
Could you do it for me?
Can you speak in Yeonbyeon dialect?
You don't have to show us if you mind.
I'll show you if you want.
She'll do it.
Hello.
You might not know...
if I'm speaking in Yeonbyeon dialect or other.
But I'm doing this because you want me to.
This is my first time to speak in Yeonbyeon dialect.
Ray Yang, you have a gorgeous body.
That's all.
(You are great.)
(It's so hot in here.)
I'm sure I know her.
She is YSY for sure.
- I can't be wrong. - She is YSY.
(They think Aphrodite is YSY.)
But who is Bungeoppang?
The person who I assume for him to be...
is good at comic dancing.
On variety shows hosted by Kang Ho Dong and others,
he was in the spotlight.
Can you say his name at the same time?
- Tim. - Tim.
- Yes? - Tim?
- Yes, Tim. - The singer who sang "I Love You"?
(He used to do awkward comic dance moves.)
(He has handsome looks and a nice voice.)
- Tim? - Yes, Tim.
- He sang "I Love You." - His head bulges out.
So I'm sure he used to live abroad.
- Look at his head. - It bulges out front and back.
While he was singing,
his Korean pronunciation...
sounded awkward at times.
If you can speak English,
could you say a short English sentence?
Do you like Bungeoppang?
I like Bungeoppang.
Yes!
He seems...
(He sounds like Korean.)
Okay, this is it.
I'll announce the result of Round Two.
Let's reveal the winner of Round Two.
(Soft and sentimental voice)
(Aphrodite who caught the audience's eyes)
(A honest and innocent voice)
(Bungeoppang who brought back old memories)
The winner of this match is...
(King of Mask Singer)
Who is it?
(Who could it be?)
(Who is it?)
The mask singer who will go to Round Three is...
(Bungeoppang from Dad wins.)
Bungeoppang is the winner!
(Bungeoppang won!)
- Yes! - I told you so.
(No way)
(The moment of bitter defeat...)
(and sweet victory)
Bungeoppang defeated Aphrodite...
and goes to Round Three.
The score was 58 to 41.
Prepare for Round Three, please. Everyone, please give a big hand.
Bungeoppang has won...
defeating Aphrodite.
(Light steps)
(Is this a dream?)
Is this for real?
(Laughing)
I can't believe it.
Oh...
I think you might be a little disappointed.
No, it was fun.
I knew it would be like this.
Why didn't you vote for me?
Do you not like me?
You got a temper.
- "Why didn't you vote for me?" - She sure is...
She sure is funny.
Just who might this person be?
Is she the very person that everybody is expecting?
Now Aphrodite the Goddess of Beauty,
take your mask off and reveal yourself!
She has the vibrato of a male rocker.
I think she is in her 30s and lives in Gangnam.
That voice is solely yours.
I think she is Yi Soo Young.
Yi Soo Young?
She is...
(Screaming)
(Anticipation)
She is...
Queen of ballad, Yi Soo Young!
(Cheering)
(It's Yi Soo Young!)
- No way! - You, go girl!
Hello, I'm Yi Soo Young. Merry Christmas!
(Since the debut with "I Believe" in 1999...)
(followed by "Please Leave without Words","La La La", "Whistling",)
(she has rightfully taken the title "Queen of Ballad".)
(She has a sense of humour.)
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
(A ballad singer of many talents, Yi Soo Young!)
As a singer...
Soo Young has given us many memories.
How old is your baby?
- He is five years old. - He is already five.
So practising singing...
while taking care of your son must be challenging.
As you know, my songs are sad. But the kids don't like sad music.
You know how... Wait. Let me take my gloves off.
You see things like this...
- I put on some weight... - On purpose?
and the panellists started talking about my shoulder.
(Sorry)
I hope he'd say that after losing some weight himself.
- Yes, that was mean. - How dare.
Anyways...
since my kid doesn't like sad music,
I can't practise sad songs at home.
So I usually sing in the car or go to the karaoke.
That's how I practised.
It sure is a difficult task to take care of a child...
- while practising. - It sure is.
We've heard that your five-year-old son...
enjoys watching the show.
He is a big fan of you, and he always mimics you.
- Your son mimics me? - Yes, he knows I'm a singer.
"Now, who will be..."
"this week's King of Mask Singer?"
"It is Yi Soo Young! Please come on stage!"
Then I have to come and sing the "Power Ranger Song".
(Is she really the queen of ballad?)
So that's how you play with your kids.
She's got a sense of humour.
Why don't you say hello to your son?
Hello. Mum's on TV!
Are you watching?
Now that's a mother.
The Soo Young we knew as a singer is a mother now.
We can now feel warmth in our hearts.
Give a round of applause for...
Soo Young!
(Thank you for the great performance!)
(Relieved)
I enjoyed it. It was fun.
It was something different.
Even today when I washed my kid,
I saw my frightened face...
and I was like "Am I getting old?"
Celebrities can't afford to age quickly.
And I always show my hands as I hold the mike.
When I first started doing the dishes after the marriage,
I was so worried that my hands would get old and ugly.
Now I...
don't care about such things.
But I always miss the stage.
I still need to sing for more than 30 years from now.
You know, we live longer now.
So 17 years of career is not that impressive nowadays.
I have found the inner strength through the show.
And that is more than I could ask for.
As the result of Round Two,
Bungeoppang makes it to Round Three.
The second match of the semi-final is starting right now!
The second match of Round Two.
The one who defeated the pianist Yoon Han,
the one who dashed through the snow to spread music,
it's Glamorous Rudolph!
(She sure has the figure of a model.)
(We don't need Santa if Rudolph is like her!)
(If we could vote by the looks, she would surely win!)
I want to be welcomed like this in the next life.
She is so beautiful. I think the costume was made for her.
Finally...
(The duet performance that added to the holiday spirit)
(With her soft voice like white snow...)
(she made the song very sweet.)
(Regardless of your appearance,)
(you have a crystal clear voice.)
I think you've been swimming a lot.
I am sure that you are very fit and in your 20s.
She could be a member of 9muses or Afterschool.
Maybe she is Kim Ji Hyun from Roo' Ra.
I think she's the trot singer, Jo Jung Min.
(Both her looks and singing skill are the talk of the town.)
(The second Christmas present from the Rudolph)
("Don't Leave Me" by Park Jin Young)
(A dance song that everyone can enjoy!)
(Yay!)
(A voice that puts a smile on your face)
(Everyone is standing up in joy.)
(You can even feel the power over her soft voice.)
(A great performance indeed)
Oh baby!
(Laughter)
(Everyone can enjoy this performance...)
(together regardless of the age.)
(I must dance!)
(Flapping)
(Party people)
(I'm the heroin of this Christmas.)
(They are so into Rudolph that would forget about Santa.)
(It is the best Christmas gift ever.)
- Wow. - It was amazing.
It was so exciting.
It was great.
She is so attractive, isn't she?
She surely is.
(She is the best.)
The next singer is...
the hero of the country...
who beat the football player, Lee Chun Soo.
Follow me. General Kim.
(He strides on to the stage looking determined.)
(It is time for women to be excited.)
(The enemy would be frightened and run away if they saw General Kim.)
He's got a nice build. I am jealous.
Is he wearing an armour in the robe or something?
Look at him. He looks so cool.
Women would fall for that.
I think he will sing amazingly.
(His previous performance was nostalgic and exciting.)
(General Kim especially looked very manly and tough.)
He's got a powerful voice with a good vibrato.
I'm sure he is a singer.
It is more than half over.
- They are amazing. - Yes, they are.
Please buy me a vegetable bun. Okay?
Okay?
(They have no idea who he is.)
(But he already has a lot of fans.)
(Would he be able to make the audience forget about Rudolph?)
("I Am Sorry" by Kim Gun Mo)
(Goose bumps at the first line)
(The delicate emotions are coming from his broad chest.)
(This is very nice.)
(It is getting more emotional.)
(She's about to cry.)
(He is so good.)
(Both men and women are impressed by his performance.)
I love his voice so much.
I feel bad for Rudolph.
(Crying)
(I don't know if I can hate the song.)
(Mesmerised, she stares at General Kim singing.)
(He sings very well.)
(He is totally moved by the performance.)
(His song is so touching and resonant.)
(It was a sentimental ballad song.)
He can't hide his awesomeness even behind the mask.
I know.
(He is still mesmerised.)
It was the second match...
of the semi-final round.
Please make up your mind and choose...
the voice which blew your mind.
Please press the button!
Which masked singer moved your heart?
The votes are in.
Gu Ra, how did you like the performances?
I think the song "Don't Leave Me" by Park Jin Young...
fits only him perfectly.
Because...
his face makes his lover leave.
- I mean when he made his debut. - Okay.
Now he is a CEO and looks cool and all that.
But when he made his debut, people were surprised to see his face.
- Yes, I agree. - Right.
Rudolph looks so beautiful...
and sings very well.
So she didn't sound so desperate. That's my opinion.
I already told you her name would be...
JJM.
- A trot singer? - Yes. JJM.
Once she takes off the mask,
she will top the search word on portal sites.
And it will continue until tomorrow morning.
She will go up the another level.
I believe she will be the next big name.
- You sound very confident. - I'm very confident.
I'm pretty sure. And the problem is him.
- General Kim? - As I heard him singing,
I felt like as if I was watching Catgirl's performance.
(Her rock ballad song sounded so powerful.)
(Chills all over my body)
(And General Kim's way of singing is similar to Catgirl.)
(Who is he?)
Who would sing like that in a rock style?
The Position!
(Yim Jae Wook's voice is soft and powerful at the same time.)
And there was this group called Eve.
(The band was famous for their psychedelic music.)
(The vocalist of the rock band, Eve, Kim Se Hun)
There are some bands...
who played popular rock music.
I think he is one of them.
- This is my guess. - I know who he is.
I know who he is.
He is a singer of "Rhapsody of Sadness".
- He is Choi Jae Hoon. - Choi Jae Hoon?
(He's got high-pitched voice and outstanding singing ability.)
(His song "Rhapsody of Sadness was a big hit.)
- Choi Jae Hoon. - Choi Jae Hoon?
General Kim has a long breath.
When he sang, "I Am Sorry,"
his breath was about three times longer than Choi Jae Hoon's.
(I am sorry)
(When it gets hard to live...)
He has a very long breath.
And he is funny.
He would be a man like The Position.
(Who would that be?)
(Coughing)
He is a funny guy.
- He's so funny. - He is out of energy.
He's so funny.
He uses a season to make people laugh.
(Embarrassed)
You should be careful not to catch a cold.
- We should be careful. - It is getting colder.
I know. It is getting colder.
He would be a man like The Position.
(He starts coughing all of a sudden.)
Be careful not to catch a cold.
I know it is Christmas, but you should stay in good health first.
- Can I continue? - Yes, please.
As I heard Rudolph singing,
I thought her voice was very soulful.
When she started singing,
I strongly suspected her to be a R and B singer.
She can't be a dance singer...
because even when all panellists got up and danced,
she didn't make much dance moves.
So I think she is a singer who is not used to dancing on stage.
That's why I suspect her to be an R and B singer.
Everyone, isn't General Kim so cool?
-Gosh. - He is so cool.
I listened to him with a vague idea of who he might be.
- Did you know? - Yes, I did.
Ladies whose hearts fluttered because of General Kim,
would you look at him for three seconds?
(General Kim is so cool.)
(What are we looking for here?)
(Everyone's eyes are fixed on him.)
I say he is Boom.
- Boom? - Yes.
- You think he is Boom. - The mask has Boom...
- written all over it. - I see.
He looks like Boom.
It's a well-known fact that Boom can't sing.
He only does lip-syncing.
I thought he was a good singer.
- The mask fits Boom. - I feel ashamed of myself...
for paying attention to her words, albeit shortly.
I actually stared at him for three seconds.
I thought she would share an insightful opinion.
He did the steps, too.
Please sit down. It was her personal opinion.
Young Seok, how would you judge their singing skills?
I think they both have strong musical foundations.
- You shared an important insight. - Okay.
You said that they both have strong musical foundations.
This is what Rudolph wrote down as her talent.
The perfect pitch.
Even the most talented singers...
can mishear a note.
Not many people have the perfect pitch.
Let's see how hard it is to distinguish notes correctly.
We will test three experts in the field.
Listen to the note we play.
- Are you flustered? - I have the relative pitch.
- What? - I don't have the perfect pitch.
- He is avoiding a task again. - No, that's not it.
It's a matter of disposition, not skill.
People with the perfect pitch can identify a given musical note...
- even from a very early age. - I see.
People with the relative pitch can only identify a given note...
by comparing it to a reference note.
- We all have the relative pitch. - All right.
Anyway, when I sound a note,
three experts will identify it...
- at the same time. - That's a good idea.
- This is great. - Shout out your answer in unison.
Let's hear it.
Give us a note.
That's the note.
In 1, 2, 3.
- Sol. - Sol.
Sol.
You all think it's sol?
- Sol. - Was it sol?
Sol is the correct answer.
I'm sitting right next to them, right?
They said "Sol" so softly.
- Say your answer with confidence. - This time,
you will hear two notes.
Give us two notes.
(They must guess two notes this time.)
(It's more difficult.)
- I have no idea. - This is hard.
Can I hear it again?
There you go.
- One of it is La. - La?
And...
- I have no idea. - I say Do and F Sharp.
Do and F Sharp. What's the answer?
(The answer is Mi and L Sharp.)
The answer is Mi and L Sharp.
I was close.
They have the same tonal gap.
(How pitiful.)
As you can see, it's hard to have the perfect pitch.
It's hard to identity two notes being pressed at the same time.
Now, let's see how well Rudolph can do.
Give us a note.
Mi.
She is right. Mi is the correct answer.
Now, two notes will be given.
Give us two notes.
Do and L Flat.
Is the answer Do and L Flat?
Her answer is correct.
- Was this in the script? - Give her another one.
In that case,
can you identify three notes?
It will be a bit difficult, but I'll give it a try.
All right. This is Rudolph with the perfect pitch.
Give us three notes.
What could the answer be?
L Sharp, D Sharp and F Sharp.
L Sharp, D Sharp and F Sharp. Is she correct?
The answer is correct.
(Everyone gives her a round of applause.)
That was amazing.
- Let's have General Kim do it. - That's a good idea.
Do you want to test if you have the perfect pitch?
- Why don't you give it a try? - Shall I?
- Give it a try. - All right.
- Rudolph has tried it. - All right.
We give you the first note.
- Si. - Was it Si?
The answer is correct.
The answer is correct. General Kim is good at this too.
Now, two notes will be played.
Give us two notes.
(The experts struggled to guess the two notes.)
This is difficult.
What is your answer?
(Is he tuning?)
(Ding)
It's okay if you don't know.
(He goes through all the notes.)
Give us the notes again.
(It's hard to guess the two notes.)
- F Sharp. - F Sharp.
- S Sharp. - Sol, Mi, Re...
- S Sharp. - Re and F Sharp.
Re and F-sharp.
Did he guess correctly?
(General Kim decides on Re and F Sharp.)
(He beats the experts if he gets this right.)
The answer is Re and S Sharp.
That was close.
The second note was S Sharp, not F Sharp.
- This is where I stop. - All right.
I have an idea of who General Kim might be.
- You do? - Yes.
Did you notice something during the test?
Judging by the way he entertains and hits high notes,
- I think he is Lee Hyuk of Norazo. - Lee Hyuk?
(Lee Hyuk is in charge of hitting high notes and being handsome.)
- Jo Bin visited the show before. - That's right.
- He could be right. - The truth is...
Lee Hyuk of Norazo can hit high notes flawlessly.
And he is funny in variety shows thanks to Jo Bin's lessons.
So I say his initials are LH.
Judging by their heights, I say we have JJM and LH.
- I see. - Isn't that plausible?
I'm sharing a lot of insights today.
We will stop guessing now.
The second match of Round Two was between Rudolph and General Kim.
We now reveal the winner who will move on to the next round.
(Her fun stage made everyone dance.)
(She led the audience instead of a sleigh.)
(Rudolph showed off her sweet voice and strength.)
(General Kim conveyed deep emotions through his performance.)
(He had perfect breathing, vocalisation and key.)
Who will move on to the third round?
Either one is worthy.
I want General Kim to win.
(No, I want Rudolph to win.)
Who will be the winner?
(The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer)
General Kim is the winner.
General Kim beat Rudolph.
That was an amazing match.
The final score was 38 to 61.
Please give them a round of applause.
(They shake hands as a goodbye.)
Wait a minute. General Kim.
Get off the stage now.
- A hug is not necessary. - Get off the stage.
- Go already. - What is wrong with him?
What is wrong with him?
(General Kim walks with light steps.)
No way.
(He is surprisingly feminine behind the stage.)
Glamorous Rudolph, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
I think she is a member of 9MUSES of Afterschool.
- She is Kim Ji Hyun of Roo' Ra. - Kim Ji Hyun.
- Trot singer, Jo Jung Min. - Jessica Gomes?
She has a very soulful voice.
I strongly suspect her to be a R and B singer.
(She takes off her mask.)
Wow, she is so pretty!
(Many people seem surprised.)
Rudolph is...
- I heard that she is pretty. - She is pretty.
Rudolph is...
the fairy of trot, Jo Jung Min.
Gu Ra was right.
(Kim Gu Ra's guess was right.)
It's Jo Jung Min.
(How fascinating.)
Thank you.
(She is a newly debuted singer who became popular with "Sway".)
(She has potentials to be the future queen of trot.)
(But she originally majored in piano.)
(Recently, she performed with "C'est Si Bon".)
(We can't wait to see her future works.)
(The talented fairy of trot, Jo Jung Min)
As Gu Ra guessed,
- That's right. - Rudolph was Jo Jung Min.
How impressive. How did you find out?
I have said this on TV before.
Because she originally majored in classical music,
she doesn't know how to be funny on a variety show.
So when I saw her doing the swimming motion,
- I recognised her as Jo Jung min. - I see.
The fairy of trot, the future queen of trot...
and Ko So Young of trot...
- are some of her nicknames. - She has many.
This is Jo Jung Min.
- You sang songs of various genres. - Right.
I originally wanted to be an R and B singer.
But my father suddenly passed away when I was 23.
I was determined to earn money.
Jang Yoon Jeong was a big hit then.
So I chose trot to continue singing and earn money at the same time.
But this show gave me a chance to sing an R and B song on stage...
and I would like to thank King of Mask Singer.
I love being a trot singer now,
and I want to improve my singing skills.
I want to give the public many great songs.
Okay.
Was it touching?
But it was not fun.
- It's not all about fun. - I agree.
She's showed us her charm...
beyond trot music.
Please give her a round of applause.
Thank you.
(We'll see you often.)
(She walks in light steps.)
I feel good.
I was happy on stage.
My mum and family...
might have felt bad for me.
My mum might have thought...
I chose this...
over what I really wanted because of money.
I've been worried she would think like that.
That always hurts me.
I think I'm going to cry.
But she would be happy if she sees how I performed today.
Thank you for being proud of me.
Thank you for saying I'm the best even if I'm not.
Because I have my family who I can always turn to,
I've always felt supported.
I'll always have a good heart...
and sing with love.
Thank you. I love you.
General Kim has beaten Jo Jung Min and advanced to the next round.
(Yi Soo Young, Jo Jung Min)
Our hot Christmas party...
against stereotypes is not over yet.
The mystery music show, King of Mask Singer.
The two contenders for Catgirl...
are going to enter the stage once again.
Please give them a big hand.
(Bungeoppang vs. General Kim)
(The contenders for Catgirl)
(The audience cheers for them.)
(They make a bow to each other.)
Let's hear how they feel...
ahead of the final round.
Bungeoppang, will you go first?
As I prepared for this show,
I was not sure if I could survive Round One.
I feel gratified now.
How about you, General Kim?
I was like Bungeoppang.
So I used up...
all my energy in Round Two.
- Did you? - Yes, right now...
I'm exhausted.
I'm not sure if I could do well.
I'm very worried.
I thank all who voted for me...
so I could advance to here.
General Kim.
If it were a war, they would be your enemies.
Have you declared surrender?
Have I?
- I understand you haven't. - He didn't meant it.
How about you, Catgirl? We wonder how you feel.
Both of them...
are male singers.
And I like that.
Do you prefer to compete with male singers?
Even if I lose,
I would be glad.
You would be glad. I see.
Do you have a special plan for Christmas, Catgirl?
- Of course. - She has a plan.
Will it be great if you win today...
- and spend Christmas? - It will be fantastic.
It will be fantastic. All right.
Under the eye of King of Mask Singer,
Bungeoppang and General Kim are going to start...
Round Three.
Bungeoppang will go first.
Please give him a loud applause.
(Expectations rise.)
At this point I'm not so curious about who they are.
- The important part is the singing. - I agree, at this point.
- We want the best performance. - Who they are doesn't matter now.
(Their expectations are high.)
(To challenge Catgirl,)
(what song will Bungeoppang sing?)
("For You" by Lim Jae Bum)
(He's amazing.)
(He moderates his emotions,)
(but his song still sounds sad.)
(He gets goose bumps.)
(His emotions finally erupt.)
(House band)
Oh my.
(Lost for words)
This song is for men.
But not everyone can sing it.
He will be better in the second verse.
(His calm voice...)
(rages like waves on the sea.)
(As if he is breaking up with a lover right now,)
(his sadness is palpable.)
(Amazing)
(He is such a great singer.)
Wow.
(Bungeoppang touched everybody's heart.)
(He is the best.)
He's unbelievable.
I was moved.
- Why was it so moving? - I know.
I think I'm getting old. My eyes are watering.
The next contestant...
has beaten Lee Chun Soo and Jo Jung Min.
This is the last fight for the loyal general.
Follow me. General Kim!
(He is majestic.)
(You can do this!)
(He used up all his energy in the previous round.)
(Could he win Bungeoppang and advance to Final Match?)
("Forbidden Love" by Kim Kyoung Ho)
(It's so good.)
(He was just joking.)
(He's good!)
(The warm voice of General Kim)
(When he said he was worn out,)
(it was just a big fat lie!)
(Amazing!)
He does it with ease!
(Bungeoppang in frustration)
(Worrying)
This guy is amazing.
He really sings with ease.
That's it, go Yoon Seok!
(Is he trying to be a rocker?)
(He makes this...)
(difficult song seem so easy.)
(Wow)
(Pumped up)
(This is crazy!)
(Who is General Kim that is taking the whole studio by storm?)
(He knows how to play with his voice.)
(It was perfect in every way.)
(We are all slaves of General Kim.)
(Everyone can only admire...)
(Yes!)
He is a general indeed.
That's the end of Final Round.
Who will go against...
Female Warrior Catgirl?
Vote right now for who you think to be the...
19th King of Mask Singer!
Who do you think is more suitable...
as the 19th King of Mask Singer?
The votes are in.
- Ms Catgirl? - Yes?
What did you think of their performances?
I think it will be tough...
to keep this place.
You could think that.
What did you think, Gu Ra?
As for General Kim,
I'm fairly sorry to Kim Kyoung Ho but...
there is a phrase "the singer might fade but the song lives on."
It must be referring to this situation, I think.
Just a personal opinion though.
Bungeoppang sang...
the song that all women love and hate.
They hate it because everyone tries to sing it like Lim Jae Bum.
(It's true.)
But Bungeoppang sang this song in his own style.
It was like seeing a plain noodle place between...
all these same fancy noodle places,
doing a good job in sales.
That's a great metaphor.
So,
I personally think he did a great job.
I don't think selecting who's better has any meaning.
I was impressed at the part where he goes...
Oh how you and me...
We must be tangled together.
La La La without you...
Where is that part?
You started way too early!
You're going to sing the whole song!
You might as well just put on a mask, will you?
(He meant that the wrap-up was good.)
"Am I that kind of person?" at that part,
you do the...
"of person"...
(Tingling voice)
(Impressed)
You touched my heart there.
- Yes. - You must have felt his emotions.
You did so, so well.
And General Kim,
it was powerful the whole way!
It reached full power from the start.
I thought you couldn't get any higher,
but you doubled that.
And on, and on. I couldn't guess...
your limit.
I thank you for the performance fit for a general.
What did you think, Hyung Seok?
Wasn't it a rally of surprises?
The song choices of those two...
- are really bold today. - Indeed.
The songs of...
Lim Jae Bum and Kim Kyoung Ho are not for everyone to sing.
You know how...
Lim Jae Bum sings like a tiger?
Bungeoppang seemed like he was trying to hold back,
and that made the audience...
feel the intensity as well.
(The singing style of Lim Jae Bum which is much like a tiger)
(Same song, different vibe)
(Bungeoppang's singing style that brings you to tears)
When you use the falsetto,
your voice touches...
the heart of everybody.
You are a very skilled singer.
And as for General Kim,
I could feel the heat of battle...
in your song.
It felt so refreshing when I heard you hit the high notes.
You are the powerhouse.
(Such a piercing high note)
(It is...)
(like the raving charisma of...)
(a general!)
And on top of that,
you ended the song hitting the high note with falsetto.
That was a masterpiece.
(It is indeed a masterpiece.)
(Who is it?)
It was the best. Thank you.
(Thank you.)
It looks like Young Seok is lost for words now.
There is this thing about Lim Jae Bum's song.
Everybody expects a deep and rough singing method...
of Lim Jae Bum.
Or they don't even want to hear it.
But it was different.
I had to be disappointed...
but instead, I was hopeful.
In that song, you have to jump through different singing methods.
That is why technically that song is one of the hardest song to sing.
But you really made it your own.
What about General Kim?
This song is supposed to be awkward...
if not sung like Kim Kyoung Ho,
but it wasn't awkward at all.
It was the best.
For a rock ballad,
we must hear from Expert Lee.
- Expert Lee back there... - You're right.
- was like a guitarist. - Expert Lee...
was completely absorbed in the rock world.
In spite of myself,
I was doing the"Hurricane Blue" thing from 10 years ago.
- I got so excited. - Okay.
The reason I got excited was that...
(General Kim was hitting the high note flawlessly with a long breath.)
When you sang that part,
I lip-synced to the song.
I didn't actually sing the song, but I was out of breath...
and I couldn't do it any longer.
But you kept going for a long time.
- So I am sure he is a rock singer. - Okay.
(They started singing at the same time.)
(Out of breath)
(Staggering)
Now it is time...
to announce the result of Final Round.
Who will be the winner of Final Round?
It is about to be revealed.
(Bungeoppang sang "For You" with his calm voice.)
(Would Bungeoppang who got rave reviews win?)
(He's got the powerful voice just like his name.)
(Would General Kim with a wide voice range and full voice win?)
Final Round.
Who will be the winner?
It is...
Bungeoppang versus General Kim. General Kim versus Bungeoppang.
General Kim or Bungeoppang?
Who is the winner?
General Kim wins.
(Charismatic General Kim wins Final Round.)
(General Kim will compete with Catgirl in Final Match.)
General Kim beats...
Bungeoppang.
He got 80 votes...
while Bungeoppang got 19.
He won by a big difference.
General Kim is the candidate for the king.
Please leave the stage and get ready for the next match.
Please give him a big hand.
It was amazing.
(In a daze)
What is happening to me?
Why are people being so generous to me?
I think I chose the right songs.
The songs that fit me.
Do you want to say anything before you take off your mask?
I wasn't really confident about myself all this year.
And I have been through a lot.
But I get to re-boost my confidence through this experience.
Thank you very much.
He said he got to re-boost his confidence on this stage.
Who would Bungeoppang be then?
Please take off your mask...
and show us your face.
I think he is a ballad singer who likes rock music.
I guess he is Jung Tae Woo.
I think he is Korean American.
In 1, 2 and 3.
Tim!
"I Love You"?
Bungeoppang from Dad.
- What? - Why?
He is...
G.O of MBLAQ.
- What? - G.O of MBLAQ.
(Is he an idol singer?)
(It is unbelievable.)
Really? I love him.
(Even Sandeul didn't know he'd be an idol singer.)
He is G.O.
(It turns out Bungeoppang was G.O.)
(MBLAQ made their debut with the song "Oh Yeah" in 2009.)
(They were beloved with their chic and manly charm.)
(G.O is the main vocalist of MBLAQ.)
(They have been the five-member group for the past six years.)
(But they recently made a fresh new start as a three-member group.)
(It turns out G.O of MBLAQ was Bungeoppang.)
I heard you've been having a hard time recently.
Yes. I mostly stayed at home.
I was deeply hurt.
But I feel okay now.
When I watched King of Mask Singer,
I listened to the songs I liked when I dreamed of becoming a singer.
It brought back old memories.
I recalled that I dreamed of becoming a singer with such songs.
So I decided to come here.
And I like to see Sandeul...
dropping his jaw.
It makes me moved even more.
I was hoping that I could see him...
dropping his jaw when I sang.
Did you do that when he sang?
Maybe I did. But I'm not sure.
I just realises that I do that only when I see myself on TV.
I've been trying to be careful not to do so.
(But it is too hard for him to keep his mouth shut.)
If it makes people moved,
maybe I should keep doing that.
- That look. - Yes.
How did you feel about G.O's performance today?
I've never known him singing this well before.
I was very happy.
- I mean it. - Thank you.
The song you chose is not a smart choice...
to get a lot of votes.
You said you lost your confidence, but I guess you're very confident...
because you chose this song.
You can't sing this song without confidence.
I believe that you chose this song as you gained back your confidence.
Thank you.
G.O had to have courage to come here.
There are a lot of fans who still support you.
- Please give him a big hand. - Go, G.O!
G.O!
I almost cried.
It was very touching.
Gu Ra and everyone kept cheering for me.
I almost cried at that moment, but I held it back.
There are a lot of people who are supporting me.
Why did I think I was alone?
The members of my team...
are like my family.
But it was...
kind of broken all of a sudden.
It made me question myself...
why I was doing music.
I was confused about my identity.
Now I believe...
I've gained back my confidence through this show.
I will keep trying to...
be a better musician.
I saw people doing this a lot.
I love you.
The result of Round Three.
Follow me. General Kim beat G.O and went into Final Match.
The mystery music show, King of Mask Singer.
You will meet Female Warrior Catgirl...
who is looking for her third successive win.
Would Catgirl be able to defend her title?
Female Warrior Catgirl is about to show her performance now.
I'm so excited.
The 19th Final Match to determine King of Mask Singer.
She is the best dark horse who is looking for...
her three consecutive wins.
The 17th and 18th King of Mask Singer,
Female Warrior Catgirl!
(Walking with pride and confidence)
(She looks cool.)
She looks charismatic.
She looks imposing. She still has the fish though.
(She's passing the fish.)
She looks cool.
She looks very confident.
(Great presence)
(What song will she sing to move the audience?)
("Cigarette Girl" by Song Chang Sik)
(Merry Christmas)
(She whispers in her low voice.)
(It makes them thrilled.)
(They move their shoulders up and down.)
(Shouting)
(Catgirl's charismatic voice...)
(fascinates the audience.)
(How nice.)
(The king dances to the cheerful music.)
(And Yoon Seok is carried away.)
(She play with the notes freely.)
(Her alluring voice explodes on stage.)
(Nice)
(Dynamic hand and foot gestures)
(She sings each note with power.)
(Her presence on stage is unrivalled.)
(I'm the king of Mask Singer.)
(Catgirl is the best.)
(Wow)
My goodness, that was the best.
(They are prisoners of Catgirl's charm.)
Please sing a bit more.
(I want more.)
That was the absolute best.
How can she sing so well?
It's amazing how she can play with her voice like that.
Catgirl finished her performance for Final Match.
It's now time to choose the victor.
Press one for Follow me, General Kim...
and press two for Female Warrior Catgirl.
Will Catgirl succeed in securing her third win?
Or will General Kim become the new king?
It must be a difficult choice to make.
It's hard.
- Is it very hard to choose? - Yes.
But you must vote.
Cast a vote for the singer...
whose voice you would like to hear again.
All votes are in.
Please say hello to each other. It was an impressive match.
How did you like the king's performance?
She gave off her energy...
with gestures using her hands, feet and a whole body.
Seeing her performance made me so excited...
that I did this.
(Catgirl's passion...)
(made him join in.)
That's how fun her performance was.
I want to hear from the panellists.
Let's begin with Hyung Seok.
General Kim...
gives his own twist to the songs by legendary artists.
I want to applaud him for that.
He showed us a splendid performance today.
As for Catgirl...
If she takes off her mask and hold a concert in the future,
I will gladly pay to watch the show in the front row.
That's a high praise.
It seems like Catgirl...
can map out her performance...
for the eyes of the audience precisely and objectively.
I respect her so much for that.
- Ray Yang. - When General Kim sang,
I screamed and sang along with him.
I was captivated by his charisma and vibe.
But then Catgirl performed.
Catgirl's aura...
made my jaw drop.
- They were both amazing. - I see.
Expert Lee came alive during their performances.
I was already nearly drained after General Kim's performance.
And now I'm close to fainting after Catgirl's performance.
It's hard to form a long sentence.
There is a saying, "Putting a cat in charge of fish".
Now it should be "Putting Catgirl in charge of the throne".
Her performance was perfect.
The original gesture involved handing over a rose.
But hers was something else.
She twisted her hands so many times.
(Twisting her hands)
You can't achieve that with practice. And I was so surprised...
when she sang "The lady scoffs."
Her mask nearly came off because she danced so hard.
But she did this.
She fixed her mask like it was a part of the choreography.
(She fixed her mask.)
I'm sure people thought it was a part of the choreography.
(Did her mask almost come off?)
(Was it a part of the choreography?)
She is born to be a singer. She is born to perform on stage.
We will now reveal the result.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Who will be the winner?
If General Kim becomes the king,
we will welcome...
the reign of a male king in a long while.
And if Catgirl becomes the king,
she will achieve three consecutive wins.
Who will be sitting...
on the throne of the 19th King?
We now reveal the 19th King of Mask Singer...
you have voted for.
(His soft voice stood out in "With You".)
(He conveyed his desperate feeling.)
("I Am Sorry" was filled with deep feelings of sorrow.)
(He hit high notes with power.)
(He showed that he is not confined to one genre with "Forbidden Love".)
(She unleashed her explosive voice in her unrivalled performance.)
(Catgirl proved to the audience that she is the king.)
The 19th King of Mask Singer...
is...
(The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer)
- It's... - Who is it?
(General Kim vs. Catgirl)
Who is the 19th King?
The victor of today's episode is...
(Female Warrior Catgirl is the 19th King of Mask Singer.)
Catgirl won. She won again.
(Screaming)
(The panellists are happy with the result.)
Catgirl!
This is amazing.
Catgirl became the 19th King of Mask Singer.
She won three times in a row.
With the final score of 34 to 65,
Catgirl became the winner.
Once again,
Catgirl will be given...
the golden mask and the robe of the king.
- She is so talented. - Please say a few words.
Testing.
To be honest,
I was thinking about how to remove the mask in a cool way.
I was so touched by General Kim's performance.
You were the best. I really enjoyed your performance.
Thank you for giving me a chance to choose a song for next week.
- I'll work harder. - All right.
I'm sure being the king was the best Christmas gift...
for Catgirl.
Please congratulate her with a round of applause.
(The 19th King will march now.)
Catgirl became the 19th King of Mask Singer.
She succeeded in winning three times in a row.
Please congratulate her with a round of applause.
(I'm so happy.)
I'm so grateful because I really didn't expect to win.
I can't believe what happened.
My goodness.
He is a talented singer...
who received over 80 votes twice out of 3 matches.
Who could be...
Follow Me, General Kim? Let's check it out now.
I can say in confidence...
that his real name didn't come up in the panellists' guesses...
from last week and this week.
- No way. - His real name didn't come up.
- No way. - That's impossible.
General Kim, the audience is dying to know who you are.
Please take off your mask and reveal your identity.
(He doesn't have the perfect pitch.)
He sang perfectly in tune.
He said that he can beat anyone in a match of push-ups.
Re and S Sharp. You were so close.
Please buy me a vegetable bun. Okay?
(He has amazing singing skills.)
He is definitely a singer.
- I'll stop here. - All right.
(Don't lower your guard.)
(Two-faced instructor)
You can do it! Hang in there!
(Starting off with a rough training)
Salute!
(The real training has begun!)
- What was that? - Take off the red name tag!
Please take off your mask and reveal your identity.
Who is this masked singer?
(He removes the mask.)
He is...
(What a surprise!)
(Who in the world is he?)
- Who is it? - He is...
- Who? - He is...
He is...
Actor and singer, Lee Ji Hoon!
(Everybody is taken aback.)
(Lee Ji Hoon!)
(She is dumbfounded.)
(How is this possible?)
(She is even frozen.)
It's Lee Ji Hoon.
(I can't believe this.)
(It's really good to see you.)
Thank you.
(He made a debut in 1996 while still in high school.)
(With his sweet voice and nice looks,)
(he became a star in no time.)
Don't do anything to him on behalf of me.
(He appeared in dramas, movies and musicals.)
(He has been working in a variety of fields...)
(and building up a strong career.)
(All-round entertainer, Lee Ji Hoon)
Everybody looks bewildered.
Nobody could guess today.
His name hasn't occurred to anybody.
I can't believe it.
You must know his voice.
It's not a matter of voice.
Your singing wasn't as good as your looks.
Am I right?
It was like that when I was young.
When you were young.
He sang very well even when he was young.
He was handsome and also a good singer.
- He sings too well. - I didn't know he is that good.
Actually I knew...
Lee Ji Hoon achieved recognition in musical scene.
- I knew that too. - But I didn't know he's this good.
It's not fair that a handsome guy sings so well.
Yes, that's not fair.
It's not fair for Young Seok.
You shouldn't have it all.
Were you a high school student at the time?
Yes, I debuted when I was a junior in high school.
People only focused on my looks at the time.
They don't remember my voice much.
They remember just how I looked.
(Really?)
My looks were more important.
Through this show,
I wanted to let you hear my voice...
just as it is.
That's why I'm here.
From the bottom of my heart,
I'm so proud of you.
- Don't cry again. - I'm really proud of him.
The young man who I thought he was...
has improved himself this much.
You are just so awesome.
Thank you.
Gu Ra, you were surprised too?
What I think is...
in short...
I'm looking forward to seeing him...
- in his 40s. - This is only beginning.
We used to think...
he was just a pretty prince.
But we've discovered the depth of Ji Hoon today.
It was a meaningful time.
Please give him a round of applause.
Thank you so much.
(We will see you often.)
You were the best.
The best.
- You did a good job. - Thank you.
I think I can sleep comfortably now.
Gosh.
When a performance ended, fans used to say,
"You look more handsome on stage,"
or "You were glowing."
They always gave me compliments...
on my looks.
It would be awkward...
to ask them, "How was my performance?"
I wanted to be a singer who can make people laugh and cry,
and who can move people's hearts.
Everything seemed overshadowed by my looks.
There was a limit...
I couldn't overcome.
It was with me all the time.
I just put on a mask today.
And people listened to my songs...
and said they were touched...
by my performance.
It seems I could overcome my limit.
I'm filled with a sense of achievement.
This stage was totally different...
from those where I'd been performing on so far.
I'm very grateful.