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(Just when her dream seems to have ended...)
(She took courage to open that door once again)
I look forward to working with them, though we are all different,
and to make great memories.
I first told them that I can't sing, and I won't sing.
Not a lot of people know the hardship that I went through.
I was worried, but I wanted to take on the challenge.
I felt like an opportunity like this one will never come again.
I was able to bring out what I had put away in my heart.
My heart is pounding, at the thought of being in a girl-group again.
Because I love it that much!
(Will we be able to sing together?)
(For the girls who dream of being on stage again)
We brought on the best of experts from each of the fields.
We're implementing a K-Pop training system.
(A great performance cannot be created overnight)
(Behind music that captured the hearts the people of the world)
(Exists the Korean "idol" training system with many experts involved)
(The best, expert teachers are all in one place!)
(1. Vocal part)
(Jang Jin-young, SM vocal trainer)
(Han Won-jong, Han-yang Univ. music professor)
(2. Dance part)
(Kim Hwa-young, former head choreographer of JYP)
(Kim Kyu-sang, LOEN Entertainment visual performance director)
(3. Guidance in expression)
(Ahn Hyuk-mo, the acting coach for Song Joong-ki, Park Bo-gum)
(4. Stage planning and production)
(Kolleen Park, the first-ever musical music director in Korea)
But there's a problem.
Their levels range from A to Z.
So there are members who are excellent...
But there are really...
Worrisome members, too.
(The father bear is fat...)
Jin-kyeong is better than her.
We have to think about how we'll make them into one group.
We need to determine the main target market who'd be passionate about this group.
But I'm not sure what our target market is.
It doesn't seem like we should go for older men.
The main target should be... Every age group then.
I agree.
Like a restaurant that has something for everyone!
In case for "Tell Me" by Wonder Girls,
we went for a familiar melody that can appeal to everyone including the seniors.
And the dance was easy, for all to easily follow along.
This should group should also feel that way.
But maybe they can have something extra that gets the audience to keep watching.
There should be something unexpected.
Everyone expects Han Chae-young to come off sexy, but
we'll have her come off like a tough girl.
For Hong Jin-young, people expect her to be very excited because of her songs.
But we'll have her do some difficult dance moves.
Their public image should be a little different with this group.
Maybe like a female version of Super Junior, since it's not on the market.
- With music that's exciting... - Add the fun factor?
There's a very impactful scene in "Chicago," with five women on stage.
The scene where they all confess that they killed a man.
I can see them pull off something strong like that, strong motions and concept.
And the way I train is...
always hardcore.
I'm the same way!
I'm very hardcore in training, too.
(Ruined)
They won't run away in the middle of it, will they?
(Not knowing this at Al...)
(The new trainees all gather with excitement)
What's that? I almost wanted to shoot you down with a rifle.
(Lots of fur)
You make me want to hunt you!
(Chae-young's 2017 F/W Hunting Series)
(Jin-kyeong and Ye-won also come)
(Come to think of it, this trio is...)
(Hard to determine which one is the most stiff...)
(Stiff #1, Stiff #2, Stiff #3)
(A fierce battle is expected between them)
Aren't you all in the same level?
(Uncomfortable)
You can see how I'm not standing with them, right?
Come to this side, Jin-kyeong.
These two are similar, you should go on that side!
Let's not fight among ourselves and talk about who's ace or not,
but we should ask the experts for real!
That's the right way to do it!
But you have been told by an expert over and over.
There's nothing new about this.
Hello!
(What is this?)
(The kiss-ghost came with a mattress)
(Hug, kiss)
I'm not gonna sleep next to her.
I think she'll be loud even when she's sleeping.
(#WhoWantsToBeMyRoommate? #WhereIsHyung-suk?)
Oh, and Hyung-suk!
- He looks nice, like a teddy bear! - He does look kind.
But he's so strict! Gave us so much homework.
Then he disappeared!
He just exited out of the group chat.
He's evil!
(Two days ago)
(Last-minute homework assignments)
(Vocals: 1 - Prepare "Shut Up" 1st verse 2 - Choose another song's 1st verse)
(Dance: 1 - "Shut Up" dance 26 seconds 2 - Choose another dance, 30 seconds)
(Then he...)
(Just leaves the group chat)
I was having a mental breakdown!
Worse than a mental breakdown!
(She saw it on the plane)
(This one lost her mind)
I'm ruined! What do I do now?
(Cries)
(Everyone complains as soon as he steps in)
Take him down!
You could've given us more time! Two days?
You were like a thug!
(It was too much homework)
- I couldn't even sleep! - I only slept an hour because of stress!
(Really?)
You have to overcome that, too.
For me, I'm more energetic than ever!
(She makes me speechless!)
30 seconds of dance time was not enough!
That's what I'm facing now.
(Now comes the real training system to produce "idol" group members!)
(Starting off with individual skill level test)
You obviously didn't practice enough.
I have a very negative outlook about you.
(Until the final stage performance)
(These members need to be reborn with Hyung-suk's coaches)
(The first test is for their vocal and dance abilities)
(We start with the dance-level test)
(A dance studio in Gangnam)
I'm so nervous!
I need to be ready...
(Today's the dance-level test!)
(It's a dance- to see who is the worst!)
Jin-kyeong and I...
I think we're about the same.
I'm definitely better than Chae-young. At least in dance!
I saw Jin-kyeong and thought, "I'm a better dancer than her at least!"
(Even more fierce of a battle than to determine the 1st place!)
(The battle over the 5th, 6th, and 7th places!)
(Who is the new worst dancer?)
I'll introduce you to your dance coaches.
They are the best experts on the field of girl-group choreography.
- Two of them! - Two coaches? Wow!
Please welcome Kim Kyu-sang and Kim Hwa-young!
(It's not JYP is it?)
(Kim Hwa-young, a former head choreographer in JYP)
Hello, I am Kim Hwa-young, and I am a choreographer.
I made dance moves for...
Wonder Girls, Miss A, Sunmi,
Gain, and Rain.
I was in charge of choreographing for girl-groups in JYP.
(Amazing!)
(The male coach, please!)
(Sang-kyu [Kim Kyu-sang])
Hello, I'm Kim Kyu-sang, the visual performance director of LOEN Entertainment.
I did Hyori, Hyun-a,
4Minute, Sistar,
A-Pink, A.O.A,
and currently, Gugudan, Cosmic Girls,
and such.
(Wow!)
To show you how great they are, more than just words,
they'll show you the dance moves that they made.
Yes, please! Perfect!
(Unmatched class)
(Automatically showing respect)
(Jump, jump)
Wow, she's really good!
(Everyone knows this dance, and she's the one who made it!)
(Wow!)
She's dancing machine! It just comes out right away.
You made the dance for this song?
(The creator of the "Shut Up" dance)
(They get to meet her in person!)
(#RespectInHerEyes)
I honestly believe that dance can make a person, who cannot even hear,
understand what the dancer is expressing.
That's what dance can do.
(#Respect)
(She made many other dance moves for Wonder Girls, Miss A, and Sunmi)
She made the dance moves for "Shut Up"!
(The male coach is in agony for some reason)
What are your moves?
(Choreography made by Coach Sang-kyu?)
(Sistar: By myself)
(Shy)
It's pretty embarrassing.
(Moving slowly)
It's a little weird.
You're not so good!
- I'm sorry. - I think you're worse than Jin-kyeong!
I feel a little embarrassed to show my body to others...
He's a choreographer, but he's so shy!
I had to take medicine because I was so nervous.
But I got scared!
I got scared of the UNNIES, the sisters.
So... You can't dance?
No, I'm a very good dancer.
Just show me one verse!
We have to be able to trust our dance coach!
(Fine, here!)
(Smooth, but with discipline!)
(She gets it)
(4Minute: Mirror, mirror)
(You get it now?)
(Hyun-a's sexiness came from me!)
(The mirror-dance explosion!)
(He's sexier than a girl-group member)
(He's on a roll)
(Great!)
(Whew, it ended)
You're like a shy girl!
Yes, it's true!
How can a guy be so flexible?
You dance in such a pretty way!
Anyhow...
Now, we'll do the dance-level test.
So show your best, OK?
(Super nervous)
(Sisters Slam Dunk 2)
(Dance level test!)
(It starts now!)
You've done your homework, right?
So let's do it one by one.
(Trembling)
Let's start with Hong Jin-young.
I don't want to go first!
They blame you the most!
It's the audition camera!
I want to run away!
What style of a dance did you prepare?
It just involves a little bit of footwork.
I've prepared something fun.
OK, we'll take it into consideration.
Could you start from 1:10?
(Preparation that comes from experience!)
It's raising up our expectation!
Wow, this is driving me nuts!
It's OK, you got a pretty face!
OK.
(I'll try it!)
I'm ready.
(Her footsteps are on beat!)
(Added with bright facial expression!)
(The perfect song selection)
(Her strength is shown)
(Now for the highlight)
(#ClubGirl #BoomBastic)
Wow, it is exciting!
(She dose her best until the end)
She's good!
(They grade her right away)
I'm good at this type of stuff.
That's so not necessary for a girl-group!
(Sook...)
(She laughs as if it won't happen to her)
Next will be Kang Ye-won.
I think I forgot it already.
(Already one of the worst dancers)
Jin-young did that dance, I'm sure you'll be fine!
She was good!
You feel embarrassed, don't you?
Yes, it's the most embarrassing moment ever!
I'm normally very thick-skinned.
(Ye-won steps into the lonely camera view)
I really practiced, but I can't remember anything!
That place does that to you, I think it's got a bad vibe.
I'll try it.
(Walks forward)
(Looks around)
Go, go that way!
(- I'm better than her! - I'm better than her!)
(Working hard)
(Come on, Ye-won!)
(Shake it off)
(Showing off her charm at the end)
(Uhm Jung-hwa: "Poison")
(Laughs)
(Smiles)
(Still working hard)
(She prepared a lot of different moves)
I'm good, right?
(Looks away)
Why do you laugh?
Wasn't I good?
Wow, we're in trouble.
Next, Kim Sook!
You shouldn't be laughing right now.
You guys are so bad!
You're the oldest sister! Show us how it's done!
Show us what's up!
I expect more from you than the newer members.
I want to tell them that they should enjoy themselves a little more.
Dancing should be fun!
It's much more than just these motions.
Once you get nervous, you can't dance anymore.
They need to relax.
Music, please.
(Confident and powerful moves!)
(It's our song!)
(Cheers on)
(Right hand with right foot out)
(That was a mistake)
(But she makes it look natural)
(Are you watching this? JYP?)
(I am Kim Sook from UNNIES!)
But I put out the same foot with the same hand!
I must've been nervous.
And the dance song of your choice?
Because we're trying to be a girl-group...
I prepared a girl-group dance.
It's about 40 seconds long.
I took private lessons from So-hye from I.O.I, even this morning.
She prepared so much!
(Getting ready)
(Shocking)
(Powerful! Pick me!)
(Pick me, pick me, pick me)
(Shocking)
(Powerful wave)
(But where did she find that wardrobe?)
(How cute!)
(4 million% likeness)
(Pointing fingers up to the sky)
(I'm not done yet!)
(Powerful fist pumping)
(I love it!)
(I came, I saw, and I conquered)
(Like a performance made by 101 people!)
That was awesome!
That was really awesome!
It's not so much about asking to be picked, but she's threatening instead!
Enjoy dancing! Don't be nervous.
I feel overpowered, it's like a dance for the middle-aged people!
(Darn)
(A private lesson from So-hye of I.O.I)
OK, got it.
(Thank you, So-hye!)
Next it Somi.
(Hahahaha)
(Getting more nervous)
I need a break.
(Out of power and knocked out)
(I need to watch Somi!)
Wow, she's pretty!
(A huge contrast with the previous performances)
(With only three days worth of practice!)
(This is why everyone's in love with Somi...)
Wow, she's so good!
It's as if she was in the group!
(Done with this song)
(Mimics one more move)
Maybe people are lighter when they're younger.
She could've jumped to reach the ceiling!
(Mature motions despite her young age)
(Added with youthful joy)
Her lines are very good.
(She's on a different level than the previous years)
(She's embarrassed immediately after)
(Looking good)
She's so lucky!
You're great! I'm so proud of you.
Next up is Hong Jin-kyeong.
Show them how it's done as a season 1 member!
(I am Hong Jin-kyeong...)
(I once put my life on the line for this dance...)
(The time she spent in tears and blood and sweat...)
(I can't let go of this)
For me, honestly...
I prefer dancing to how I'm feeling at the moment, like at a club.
Ah, OK.
(Getting ready)
(Awaken another "me")
It's here, it's here!
It's like a squid on a grill!
(A club on a grill)
(I can do better than that)
(The black squid quickly makes a move)
(That no-spine animal is approaching!)
(The target)
(Squirm)
(What is that?)
(Please save me!)
(She's lost in her own dance)
(It's a very gruesome job to be a dance coach here)
(Finally ends!)
(Oh, my eyes...)
Why are you being so shy?
It was very powerful, it was no joke!
He drew an "X" mark over your face.
(Does that mean she's eliminated?)
Next is Han Chae-young.
(I'm so nervous!)
Chae-young always comes after Jin-kyeong!
I've never danced before.
So I'll just go with however I felt.
I'm still not sure what I felt though.
By the way, she wants the center position.
Ah... Got it.
(She would've played center in basketball)
(An important factor in this battle over the worst member)
(Floating)
(Skipping)
(Flapping)
(Rhythmic)
She's actually not so bad!
I agree.
(She's going strong)
(Not so perfect but she memorized all the moves)
(Oh my...)
I think you were better than Jin-kyeong!
It's hard today, in many ways...
Hope you found it cute!
It's my first time ever!
She's too bold compared to her skill level.
Lastly, Gong Minzy.
The dancing queen!
She's our pride!
(Lots of pressure)
She's better than all of you!
- Be quiet. - Yes, I'm sorry.
I love hip hop dance.
And I'll just dance freely at the end.
(In high expectation)
(Grabbing everyone's attention)
(Jaws dropped)
(She's on a different level)
(She's just having fun, rather than being tested)
(As if it's a set move)
(Just enjoying the show)
(A born dancer, Gong Minzy!)
(The time is up without realizing it)
I wanted to see more of your dance!
Shall we all try dancing to this song?
(Jin-kyeong, you're 41...)
I love this music!
Wait, Jin-kyeong!
(A dried squid)
(Hm?)
(Walking into air)
(Can't help it)
(Four-way crab walk)
Chae-young!
(Will she do the same?)
Try shaking your legs!
(Shakes)
(Barbie-leg dance)
(The fun is over)
(Dance level test results)
(Thinking hard)
Why are they so serious?
Maybe it was such a close call!
They're too serious! Are they grading SATs?
(Ye-won wants to get something to drink)
How about the last one pays for the drinks?
I think it might be me!
We'll get drinks for the coaches too.
Coffee, and?
Chocolate.
Let's do it!
Chocolate, and what?
Oh I don't want Ye-won to spend that much...
(Who will end up paying for the drinks?)
Based on the homework assignments you prepared,
I'll announce the ranking for the dance-level test.
(Who is number one?)
I'll start with first place.
I'm not so curious.
We already know who it is, it's so obvious.
Just accept it, Minzy.
(These two are definitely on a different level)
First place goes to Gong Minzy!
(#1 in the dance-level test: Gong Minzy)
She's the pride of our team!
(Her score: 9.5 + 9.0)
I gave her 9.5 out of 10.
That's almost the perfect score!
- She's our ace! - What a good student.
Number two spot goes to...
Jeon Somi.
I gave her 9.0.
She's still very young but her skill is very good.
(She looks good and she's young!)
I envy her.
I gave her 9.0, too.
Wow, him too?
She did this one big movement that really captured everyone's attention.
Giving a feeling like that is an important skill to have.
That's why I gave her such a high score.
She also comes off very feminine.
She has a sexy feel.
Isn't that one of my strengths too?
(Remembering the earlier pain once again...)
(Am I #3?)
(Her hands say that she's already got it)
What if Chae-young gets the third spot? Her lines were pretty.
No, my body lines were so much better.
I'll announce who got third place.
Number three!
(Out of the remaining 5)
Number three goes to...
Kim Sook!
- Me? - Yes.
(An unexpected twist)
("Pick Me" of joy)
(Dance-level test #2: Kim Sook)
I knew it!
(Speechless)
I gave you 8.0.
What? Why?
(She doesn't seem to agree)
She had a lot of power.
She was very energetic.
She makes the audience to want to dance.
I almost followed along earlier.
And she knows how to move her hips.
She's smiling so big!
I've never got third place before!
She makes everyone follow her along.
So she can play the role of an issue maker, in terms of dance.
She just has to clean up here and there.
I told you JYP and I don't match.
I found the right coaches for me!
Number four spot goes to...
Hong Jin-young!
Not Hong Jin-kyeong?
No, Hong Jin-young!
(So happy)
I think you can do much better once you organize your moves.
You have a very good vibe.
You were very skilled in your motions.
(Finally, at last, it's time!)
(These three are remaining...)
Fifth place goes to!
(Who is the best dancer among them?)
Han Chae-young!
(Dance-level test #5: Han Chae-young)
(She's truly happy)
We should vote!
(She's also taken back)
I can't accept it!
Let me say something.
Where's my camera?
No time for a speech!
(Like she won the Grammy)
I've never dance before this.
Isn't it a miracle that I got fifth place out of 7?
Thank you! I'll work hard!
Wow, Han Chae-young strikes!
Good one!
You all saw it, right?
She did strike because
I gave her 7.0.
(That high?)
Oh I'm sorry, 6.0.
(How could you, coach?)
She's got her own feel and a sense for dance.
But because she's never learned how to dance before, she doesn't know how to
express those things.
But she's got a natural sense of rhythm.
She's got great potential.
And she didn't go overboard.
Can she shoot for the center position?
She should throw that out.
(I won't let go!)
Now for 6th and 7th place!
The two remaining should...
- Come forward? - Yes.
Come up?
(Season 1's terrible dancer vs. Season 2's terrible dancer)
I won't even feel that good when I beat her.
You think I'm that bad? I'm not!
(I was this good!)
This is so shocking.
(I was this good...)
OK, 6th place goes to...
Hong Jin-kyeong!
(She didn't hear)
Hong Jin-kyeong.
- Sixth place? - Yes.
I can't believe I'm actually happy!
(This must be happiness)
I really wanted to give her a high score.
She's got 6th place compared to others, but...
I did debate over her and Han Chae-young.
She did have an edge.
But I didn't get to see her a lot because she was right in front of me.
I had to cover my eyes.
Then you would've picked her as 5th place?
Possibly.
Because I didn't get to see.
(Nothing to say)
Then 7th place is...
(Dance-level test #7: Kang Ye-won)
Both of you picked her as last?
- Yes. - Yes.
I'm that bad? What should I do?
Do you listen to music often?
Slow stuff...
Right? It didn't seem like you listen to anything with tempo.
Yes, not a lot of fast songs.
Your sense of rhythm was lacking by a lot.
- By a lot? - By a lot...
Oh no, what should I do?
You can do it! Take courage!
You can do it Ye-won, just like me.
(Can Ye-won really turn things around?)
(Dance level ranking)
Be strong, really.
You can do it!
Yes, I'll work hard for it.
It doesn't feel very good that I lost to you.
(You're the worst dancer!)
I really thought I'd do better than you at least!
(Both are in shock)
Because she's so tall...
She doesn't look cool when she dances!
(Fight over who's worse)
You're so relaxed here.
I am very relaxed.
Ye-won, I'm sorry but...
Do you have your credit card on you?
(She gets to buy coffee for everyone)
- You knew it'd be like this? - Yes.
(A break time, thanks to her)
Where are you from?
I'm from Canada.
But I came to Korea when I was one, then went to a foreigner school.
It's great that you're good in Korean and in English.
I've lived in Korea for 17 years now.
I'm more comfortable with Korean by now.
Korean comes out first before English.
Me too!
Then my Chinese comes out!
(Why? Why?)
Sorry, I have...
Go on!
I'll be back.
(After Jin-yong left...)
What do we do now?)
Yes, so thank you for the level test you participated in earlier.
Oh wait, should we line up in order?
(You, over there)
(The world of dance is so cold)
But the difference between you is too great!
So we'll divide you up.
Ah, then like this!
(The rest are like a black hole of dance)
(#ThreeBlackholes #WormHole)
These two are perfect in basic skills and in application.
Can you include me and say, "These three"?
Come to this side already.
(You've got no conscience!)
You two can train with me for a few things.
Mainly for adding a sexy feeling.
I'll be teaching the minor team.
Wait, time out.
There are only two teams?
I don't think I quite belong in this team.
The same goes for this side, too.
But for sure I'm not part of this group.
I'm not quite like them.
(Look at them!)
How about three teams like this?
What's she saying?
I'm really baffled by this!
She needs rehab.
I guarantee you that I'll be better than these two here in a month.
Then get to this spot here.
She's really hurting my pride!
She's driven!
I'll get you in 2 weeks!
You think I'll just be playing around during that time?
(I'll beat you in 2 weeks!)
The fundamental skills are the most important in dance.
Let's work on that so we can improve.
We'll change everything to the core.
OK!
And I... (Hesitant)
I was going to stop dancing, so I went to a different company 3 months ago.
- You were really going to quit dance? - Yes.
So you're dancing again because of us?
You're my last pupils.
I'll give my very best to teach you.
(How honored)
(Driven)
You'd hate us so much that you'd quit dance all together.
I know exactly how it'll happen.
I heard you've been friends for a long time and danced together.
But who's the better dancer?
I'm sure they're proud of their dance abilities.
(Humble gesture)
- He's better? - Of course!
No no, she's better.
Let's see a battle between the coaches!
Then... Since you're in my team, you can help me.
(Turns into a team battle suddenly)
How about like this?
(His natural instinct)
Come this way, come on.
Don't be shy.
(He's being forced)
We're here with you! Don't you believe in us?
We'll start the battle with music.
(Major league versus minor league, with their pride on the line)
Ye-won, show them what's up!
(With jaw clinched)
(Squid on a grill)
(Add another grill)
(Please take them out already)
(Dance #7, Ye-won)
(Vs. Dance #2 Somi)
(Come on!)
Wow!
(A tsunami-like wave)
Hold on a second.
Hold on, don't come this way!
(The first battle won with a single wave!)
Oh no, I better go in!
(I got the crazy hips in this town)
(Hwa-young vs. Sook)
(Two hips are at battle)
(Can someone comb my hair?)
Ow, my neck!
Someone come and help!
(I can beat #1 just with my confidence!)
(Attacks with wave right away)
Do we look similar?
(Not at all!)
Let's see Minzy dance!
(All the way down)
(This is like acrobatic!)
(Cute and powerful dance, all improvised)
(Proud)
(Glides)
(She's here, make my way)
(I dance if you dance)
(Like a child)
(Successful in flipping over)
(A different representation of the original)
Let's get our coach in there!
(Will he do well without getting nervous this time?)
(He's already different from the start)
(They forget about the battle and scream all together)
(Floats)
(In the air!)
(Overtakes the stage with just one move)
He's good!
(I acknowledge his skill)
(Done proving their abilities)
(The dance training begins!)
We'll repeat the basic skills.
And when we come up with the dance moves for the song,
we'll keep doing that.
What we're learning first today is...
We'll just go up and down, for one hour straight.
We did that before.
We learned it already.
(They did that dance for 3 months straight!)
(That dance which brought tears and sweat? Again?)
(The inexperienced are just excited)
- If we already know can we be exempt? - Would you like to try it?
(Both start on the down beat)
(Not matching)
What did you learn?
When you're going up and down,
your posture is already...
This is what you're doing.
It's not this, but...
(More accurate and powerful)
This makes a difference even when you're just walking forward.
(It's easy!)
This is the most important thing!
- Let's try it. - Yes.
This is the most fundamental.
Just going up and down,
focus your strength to the core. Your back needs to be curved in.
Imagine you're lifting up your hips the whole time.
Then you go...
(The new, bad dancers are doing well)
(The older members are also doing well with power this time)
(But his count isn't ending for some reason)
(They start to complain)
(Curving her back the whole time)
We'll do it 100 times.
100 times?
(She's still smiling)
Get lower!
- We only did 3! - My legs!
I don't think I fit well in this group.
This is a dance move?
(This doesn't look like a dance move but...)
(But add a little bit of stamina)
(The famous "Up Down Dance" is born!)
We'll just do 50 more times.
We just did 50!
We only did 7 sets.
- We did 7? - Let's go.
(They spend 10 more minutes, then another 10 minutes)
This is hard!
(40 minutes of up and down total)
(No one is laughing anymore)
I don't think the other team's doing this.
You're obviously a great dancer.
But coming off more feminine?
Yes.
Their lines don't come out that great.
All of my former students have great lines when they dance.
Wonder Girls and others.
More than doing flashy movements...
The shoulders need to be...
Don't think to widen your chest, but just spin your shoulders.
(Spin shoulders then drop them, and pull in the chest)
But the problem here is...
If your chest is opened up, you have too much strength here.
Tighten here. Yes!
- It's like ballet. - Exactly!
Imagine doing ballet.
Put up your feet like this.
(Too wide compared to their coach)
How do you do that?
Walk up forward one step at a time.
(Must keep a straight line when the legs cross)
(What is this pain?)
(It's like going on a beauty pageant)
(Trembling)
(Staggering)
(Unexpected difficulty)
This is how I normally walk!
Think, "I want to look pretty today."
(#TheMostBeautifulGirl)
Oh, yes.
(#NotSure)
How do you do that so quickly?
I'm a natural tomboy.
So certain things I can only do so much.
But I need to keep trying.
(Like a swan)
(Straight line to the toes)
(The major league team is suffering too)
So this takes a lot of practice throughout the day.
This can be a dance move on stage just by walking.
(Walkings you can see from the opening performances of girl-groups)
(A popular dance move using body lines)
It feels like we're learning how to walk like models.
Maybe Jin-kyeong would be good at this!
(I want to do that dance!)
(1 hour doing up down)
(Reaching their limit)
(But much more to go!)
(About to pass out)
(Almost the end...)
(Then he goes back to one)
We'll spend all night doing just this!
My stomach!
When does it end?
We keep going?
We'll do it one last time and finish.
(Now it's really the end!)
Two more!
(The minor league team revolts)
I thought you were quitting dance all together.
I can lose so much weight here.
You're worse than JYP!
We at least walked forward last time.
I'm sorry, but can I check your ID?
Because you keep hiding your face, too.
We asked you to dance earlier, but all you did was to spin around once.
(Their skepticism continued to grow)
I didn't tell you earlier but...
Many of my students became #1 singers.
Anyone we'll know?
Ji-hoon? (Rain?)
Yes, I'm close to Ji-hoon.
- Try calling him. - Do you have his number?
(He ended up pulling out his phone!)
You have him under "Rain."
Is that his current number?
- Did you go to his wedding? - Yes I did.
(He calls Rain for real)
(Why is he kneeling?)
(#TheyAreNotMad #He'sNotScared)
- Hello? - Ji-hoon.
(Is it really Rain?)
This is Kyu-sang. Can you talk for a second?
I'm on this show right now.
They don't believe that I did your dance. They think I'm lying.
Why are you on your knees when you're talking to him on the phone?
(He's usually gentle on the phone)
(They take his phone)
Are you really Rain?
Yes, hello!
(Rain pours onto Sisters Slam Dunk!)
But we met our dance coach for the first time today.
And he's only teaching us how to go up and down the whole time.
He's saying it's the fundamentals, is that right?
Yes of course, it's the most important.
But it seems like he's not even that good of a dancer.
He's much better when he's drunk.
(I guarantee it)
Can you confirm that he's a good coach?
He's the one who taught me how to dance when I was young.
(Rain acknowledges that Kyu-sang was his dance teacher before)
He looks like a different person now.
He's a great dancer.
I'm so sorry, but I'm going through the customs. Can I call back?
Oh no, you don't have to call us back.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations on your wedding!
Thanks, Ji-hoon!
We apologize, coach.
We'll trust you now.
Should we go back to doing the up down's?
I feel like I can stretch out my shoulders now.
He got Rain where he is today!
Why did you doubt him?
You're the one who asked for his ID!
(The Amazing Kyu-sang)
He sent you a text saying he's a big fan of the show.
- Who did? - Rain.
(I forgot to mention, tell them I'm a big fan!)
(Heart drops)
(So proud)
I'll teach you the chorus part for "Full Moon."
(Following the choreography for "Full Moon" by Sun-mi)
Your homework is to make up the dance moves for the latter half.
That's our homework?
(Moving on fast)
(Starting to learn "Full Moon" dance)
(It's a famous sexy dance)
(But hasn't Somi only done cute dance moves so far?)
(Minzy is also known for her flashy dance moves)
(Can she pull off this sexy dance?)
(No need to worry!)
(Surprisingly, they absorb like a sponge!)
(It only took them 5 minutes to learn it)
(Their homework starts from this part)
(Please look forward to next week!)
Let's try Sistar's "Ma Boy."
It's just like what we've been doing.
(Their homework is to copy the wave moves in chorus part)
Let's try it.
(From head to shoulders, then down)
(But their head must go back up when the shoulders fold in)
(The wave move, broken down in steps)
(Shoulders in, then head back)
(Chest out, then stomach to knees)
You're getting the feel for it?
Not really.
(How about Chae-young who's always confident?)
(She's... Somehow good at this!)
(Even her?)
(She succeeds in separating her body!)
You're doing well!
(Confidence boost)
(On the other hand...)
(Like a half-dried seaweed...)
You keep going out straight like this.
(Is it starting again?)
(She's a serious problem...)
(As usual, she gets a 1-to-1 lesson)
(Falls back, stomach out)
(She totally gets it!)
(Not having fun)
Yes, good!
(Maybe you should lie down)
You were good until here!
But pull out your stomach!
Then sit.
(Crooked)
I think this is how the giraffes eat.
(They meet again)
(It's me again?)
You can do it, Jin-kyeong.
Let's try it again.
You're doing well! (I need a confidence boost)
(She helps)
(Jin-young is back)
You're doing good, let's do another!
(Launch!)
(To the end of the universe!)
(She can't handle her own body)
(No other choice but to keep practicing)
(Now it's time for the vocal test)
I don't know why my voice always shakes.
My heart was about to explode!
I wanted to run away.
(With no microphones or backing tracks)
(Their bare voices are shown)
(And someone steps in, who makes the sisters tremble in nervousness)
We'll bring in your vocal coach.
Jin-young!
(Can't be...)
Park Jin-young?
(A good looking man walks in)
Wow, he's really handsome!
He's our vocal coach?
He was the lead singer of a group called "Black Beat."
Yes, I've heard of them!
He trained all the singers in SM Entertainment, including SNSD.
(Jang Jin-young, SM vocal trainer)
(He ended his short but flashy idol career)
(And became a vocal trainer)
(Girls Generation)
(SHINee)
(And Red Velvet)
(What he teaches sets the standard of K-Pop vocalists)
Hello, nice to meet you. I am Jang Jin-young, a vocal trainer.
It's an honor for me to join Kim Hyung-suk's team.
I'll do my best.
Can you try smiling when you talk?
(Too dry for their first meeting)
Did something happen at home?
You're nice, right?
I don't think I have any issues.
(Scared)
You don't yell at your students, right?
I don't cuss at girls, at least.
You do to guys?
A little.
Jin-kyeong, be careful.
I'm a girl!
You might be the first girl he's ever cussed out!
(No smile still)
Why don't we hear our coach sing?
What if he's bad?
- If you're confident, you can. - I don't think he's in a good mood.
I'm here to teach you how to sing.
I'll do just that with the best of my ability.
You're scaring me.
I realized that I shouldn't joke around.
I was scared.
I felt like I was a trainee all over again.
You received the notification?
To prepare "Shut Up" and another song of your choice to sing?
I'll call your name and you can sing one by one.
This is an audition!
This is just to check your basic singing capability.
So no need to worry.
Just need to step forward and sing, one by one.
(Changing camera for the test)
But from whom are we learning how to sing?
Just be at ease!
She's good!
She's so relaxed!
(No need to be nervous, guys...)
Be comfortable, Minzy.
OK!
(Baffling)
Let's test one by one.
The first one should be...
Not the first...
Sook first.
(Show us how it's done, the eldest sister!)
Just look forward.
(More nervous than the dance test)
Is there an instrumental track to sing to?
No, just your voice, live.
Just the voice?
No microphone either?
That will give us the most accurate assessment.
(It's like removing their makeup)
I'm contestant #1, and I have been a comedian for the past 20 years.
I am Kim Sook.
We'll start with the song you chose.
I prepared a song that requires a bit of vocal abilities.
Jung Kyung-hwa's "Invitation to Myself."
(A very popular song in the '90s for all the ladies who can sing)
(The song requires a high range of pitch)
(Can Sook handle it?)
(It's at a higher key than the original!)
(Climax from the get-go)
(She's too much)
It's too high.
(Climbing up the wall of high pitch again)
(Hm...)
(But Sook does not give up and keep up her own pace)
She's got a lot of strength.
(Going down hill after burning up all her energy)
(The younger ones are amazed)
What was the main point of your singing right now?
What?
What were you thinking as you were singing?
I'm not sure...
For example, the groove...
What? Groove?
Or emotions, many things you can name.
Emotions?
I was just trying to get the lyrics correct.
It's a TV show, so I thought he'd joke a little bit.
But he was serious the whole time during practice.
I'm not a comedian.
I'm here to train these members.
My impression was that their attitude wasn't so great.
(Scary)
Hello, I'm contestant #2. I've been singing "Battery" all my life, and
my name is Hong Jin-young.
(She starts off at a comfortable pace)
(She's got the groove of the original)
(She's good!)
She's good.
(Her neck is turning red from singing)
(Comfortably singing the highest notes of the song)
(Good, good)
It's just "Shut"!
(Hehe)
(But the Korean Beethoven doesn't seem so happy)
I know it feels awkward.
And I know it's not a comfortable setting.
But I wish you can sing by being immersed in the melody and the lyrics.
That's the very basic.
Regardless of singing well or not, that's the basic point.
You really have to get in there.
If you're just feeling awkward and singing without any feelings,
the audience can't feel anything either.
I understand.
Next, Jeon Somi.
(The youngest sister comes up in solemn vibe)
(Fresh like a fruit, Somi)
I'm contestant #3, Somi.
(Only she can hear the intro)
(How cute!)
(#HalfAirHalfSound #JYPFeel)
(But)
(He starts to keep rhythm)
Don't speed up!
(She keeps going faster because she's nervous)
You don't have to clap.
(You can do it!)
(#Slower #Slower #Slower)
I was just too nervous.
There was Kim Hyung-suk, the famous composer,
and someone who taught my favorite artists...
He looked so scary!
That's why..
I was so scared there.
I think that's why I didn't do so well.
(She's sad over her performance)
I tend to speed up when I'm nervous.
But it's very important to keep tempo.
The audience feels more at ease that way.
But it feels completely different when you're sitting here and standing there!
You feel naked up there.
(#InCompleteAgreement #InCompleteAgreement)
I was getting the chills!
Then you have to get into yourself even more.
(Even the professional singers are that way, what about me?)
You normally sing softer parts? Rather than strong ones?
My voice stands out a lot.
I used to sing louder.
But through training and as I was part of a team,
I got used to singing softer so that my voice doesn't stand out so much.
When you speak too, you're not using all your strength like this.
It'll be better to bring out more of your voice.
Next is...
Hong Jin-kyeong.
She's feeling great today!
(She tried this song last week)
(But she was destroyed at the chorus part)
(She can still her their laughter)
What song will you sing?
Youme's "When is My Love."
Why do you keep picking this song?
I'd get better response from people when I sing this song.
Oh, really?
(She starts right away)
(Oh my...)
(But she does get into the song)
(This is where she broke down last time)
(Pass)
(She gets even more emotional as the hardest part is over)
(In this moment, in Jin-kyeong's mind...)
(She's the greatest diva on earth!)
(She's trying her best not to laugh)
(Modern music is destroyed once again)
(Smirk)
Finish off!
(I'm thirsty for love...)
I think you're just thirsty.
(Upset)
(Her second attempt also fails)
Can I go next?
(She's going for the golden spot)
Did you practice singing "Shut Up"?
I've never sang a song like this.
It was really hard for me.
And I was notified about this mission as I was getting on the plane.
I kept listening to the song on the plane and mouthed the words.
But the person next to me thought I was crazy.
It's probably because she kept saying, "Shut up."
Let's hear it.
(The result of her 13-hours of effort!)
(Wait, the pitch is...)
Sounds like a phone vibrating!
It's a personal talent you've found!
(I need to get the right pitch)
I'm nervous.
(Contestant #5, a lone road of singing children's songs, Han Chae-young)
(What is this style of singing?)
(The experts start to talk)
(But whether they talk or not...)
(Chae-young continues to sing each note with passion)
(Smiles)
(She calms herself by clapping throughout the song)
(Watchful)
(Can she hit the high notes?)
(She sings through the high notes!)
Wow, it's so high!
My heart is about to burst!
What peculiar is that
most people would clap like this and sing on beat.
But she claps on 2 and 4 instead.
She knows how to groove to the upbeat.
I kept listening to the song for 13 hours, over and over.
I was able to catch on to the beat.
(She calls herself a genius)
I was quite worried that you sang a children's song last time.
But it was much better than I thought.
I feel the same.
That's a huge amount of practice!
You sing the high notes really well!
But not the low notes?
(What makes her so confident?)
(Hehehe)
I'm envious of her courage!
I'm always insecure and always scared.
I have no answer right now.
(Raises her hand)
- I need to go to the bathroom. - Nervous, right?
You're not running away, are you?
- No! - Just the bathroom, right?
Next is...
Gong Minzy.
(Ace comes on)
Show us what you got, Minzy!
I'm contestant #6, a lone road of dancing for 24 years.
I'm Gong Minzy.
(#AutomaticApplause)
(Sparkling eyes)
(How will Minzy cover "Shut Up"?)
(You can feel the difference in level from two measures)
(#OhMy)
(#She'sCrazyGood)
(Relaxed facial expressions and gestures)
(Utilizing the groove 200%)
(This is live?)
(It's like she's at her own concert)
(Nods)
(The fan is out of her mind)
(The original singers give a standing ovation)
(How can she make it feel like that?)
(#SqueakySqueaky #BadWaytoMimic)
What was the main point that you were focusing on?
It's song that's sung to a man.
Telling him to shut up, right?
So I wanted to sing it like I was speaking, and enjoy the groove.
That's exactly what JYP said, I'm getting the chills!
(Were you there?)
Who is she?
I tend to focus on the negative things.
At times, Teddy will encourage me by saying,
"Minzy, you've got two guns on you."
"You're a good dancer, as well as a good singer and a rapper."
"You're a very important member."
(She sings with pride today)
(Putting on her clothes)
Thank you!
It is very nerve-wrecking to stand there.
(Our ears melted in her sweet melody)
I had to put on my jacket because you were giving me goosebumps!
(And here's a person whose heart is about to burst)
I'm having trouble breathing.
(Should I really run away?)
It's better than you didn't see Minzy.
(How good was she?)
I'm the last one she saw, that's good!
Yes, go on up!
Yes, just go with how you felt after Chae-young went up.
(They're trying so hard to protect her from truth)
(Just as much as she shined as a singer)
(The darkness behind losing it is that much deeper)
(But after her problem with her vocal cord)
(She had completely gave up on her singing)
I'm very fearful, actually.
I want to meet a good teacher.
Whoever gets me to sing again will really be blessed.
My name is Kang Ye-won.
I hope you can fix my problem with singing.
I understand.
(Her voice is shaking slightly as her heart is pounding)
(Cautious)
Just the fact that she was starting over after being so stressed out about singing
takes a huge amount of courage.
I was very proud of her.
I give her so much respect for it.
(Compared to her glorious past)
(Today, there's no opera or a string quartet or a dress)
(But it makes Ye-won load a little louder in this 2nd chapter of her life)
(She diligently finishes the song)
At least my voice didn't crack.
It's because you were so careful.
If you were a bell, you were hitting it like this.
You have to hit harder, with confidence.
You were scared that your voice might crack.
There's one more thing I want to ask you.
You don't have to do it.
Can you sing a song you used to sing when you were studying voice?
(Taken aback)
Maybe something you prepared for college entrance.
Just for a little bit, so we can see your strength.
You've already shown many strengths.
I just want to hear it.
Anything.
(Her mind draws a blank at an abrupt request)
It's not about singing well or not, it's just for reference.
Any song you can think of.
(She attempts to sing for the first time in 10 years)
(You're doing well)
It's shaky from here.
That's OK.
(Her voice cracks as soon as the notes get higher)
I wanted to hear that range.
(The head voice...)
It cracks really easily like this.
Let's try to fix it.
More than the physical issue with her vocal cord, it's more to do with
her heart, her mentality.
That's what worries me.
We only have a short time give to us.
I worry how much she can follow along.
(Thank you)
(Stumbles)
(She lost the strength of her legs because she was shaking so badly)
Great job!
(The vocal test ends)
Some are pretty good, I saw some unexpected potentials too.
There were others who were...
Is there anyone who scored lower than 5?
Oh yes, there is.
(She's already sad)
But this isn't all of it.
We'll only get better from here.
First place goes to Gong Minzy!
(1st place: Gong Minzy)
This was expected.
9 out of 10.
(#ForPerfection!)
Figuring out who's first place isn't so important.
It's actually about 6th and 7th places.
Second place winner is Hong Jin-young.
(#HighClassTrotSinger)
We can guess up to 3rd place.
We have a tie for 3rd place, with 7 as their score.
Tied?
Wait a minute, wait a minute!
Somi and another person?
(Trauma)
(Ketchup)
(Verse two singer)
This is worth shooting for!
(They're all about the same, actually)
(These are about the same)
One of them was given that score because of her potential.
Another was just good.
Jeon Somi is one of them, tied at 3rd place.
And the other one is Kang Ye-won.
Me?
I'm sorry!
(Looking bright)
I'm sorry!
She wasn't so different from the rest of us!
(We ask for a clear explanation)
First of all...
Her determination to finish singing a song despite her trauma was great.
And the quality itself was pretty good.
She does have things she's trying to avoid, yes.
But those things can definitely be resolved.
Now for fifth place?
5th place is also a tie.
It just happened that way.
Wait a minute.
(Out of the remaining three members...)
(Two are tied for 5th place)
Then just one person left at the end!
Those who are tied at fifth place are!
First, Kim Sook.
I did it!
And Han Chae-young.
Really? Wow!
(In shock)
(I didn't think you were like that)
I sang worse than Chae-young?
Jin-kyeong!
This must be a mistake.
(Must be a mistake on paper)
What was our score?
You got 6.
(Mom, I got 6 out of 10!)
Then the one who got less than 5 is... Jin-kyeong?
Hong Jin-kyeong came in last, and she and I need to spend a lot of time together.
I have a few questions, coach.
About Chae-young, and I'm not trying to speak badly of her...
She sang like this, and didn't sing the last word!
She didn't sing it!
It's true!
Her breath isn't enough to finish the sentence!
She can't finish the song!
She missed it twice!
That was on purpose!
But I sang the entire song!
Your pitch was too shaky.
- And other things. - OK, I got it.
But she really didn't finish the song.
(One-point lesson for the lower-ranked members)
First, Jin-kyeong.
Your low notes are not on pitch.
That's why you were shaking so much.
Probably not that much.
You make it seem like I was sick!
But your vocal cord is very strong so...
(We won't waste the viewers' precious time)
Your vibrato isn't so good either.
I'm sorry to interrupt, but
that was because of my preference, I'm not into vibrato.
(I want to protect her pride)
I wanted to sing with honesty and clarity.
So that was on purpose.
(But it wasn't so clean)
You could've told me, I would've done it.
(It's your fault for not making the order)
Do you want to try it then?
- Vibrato. - Yes, I can.
The same song from before?
OK.
(Getting into it)
(Pitch is already off!)
(Very into it)
(I can't hold this one back)
(Her magical vocal style that broke down even the poker face coach)
You have a great body, right?
- What? - You have a great body.
Yes, but how did you know?
(He's so good!)
She asked, "How did you know?"
I think singing is similar to getting in shape.
No matter how expensive of clothes you put on yourself,
you can't cover up your belly.
If you lose your belly, then you look good with just jeans and a t-shirt on.
Just like that, you have to work on your fundamentals now.
Next is Han Chae-young.
My note here says...
Your vocal cord is high, you can't reach high notes, shaky pitch,
bad pronunciation, and can't finish notes.
And she beat me?
She's got no positive comments!
Shall we try this?
(Basic voice projection)
(Pressure)
(Will she get better at singing?)
It's too high.
No it's not.
(Another attempt)
That's good!
(Her voice projection is getting more stable)
Sing louder.
(Now in a pretty high range)
She can sing high!
(Nervous)
(But she's hitting her limit)
Again!
- I can't breathe! - Yes, do it again.
(This reminds us of a movie...)
(It works!)
(A range that's higher than most people!)
She's really good!
It's higher than a normal soprano range.
I think she is a soprano, her head voice comes out at high E.
I'm envious that she can sing gently yet reach high notes.
(What are they talking about?)
I always thought I couldn't sing high notes.
No, you can!
In 4 months, you'll be able to.
(Great potential for Chae-young)
It comes out if you keep trying!
You're OK about getting last place, right?
I barely forgot it!
You bring it up when I had just forgotten about it!
Ye-won!
(Nervous)
Be comfortable, it's OK.
I went through a problem with my vocal cord, too.
So I know what that feels like.
How did you treat it?
I was recommended to go under surgery, but I didn't need to sing anymore.
So I didn't treat it and left it as is.
I was just never gonna sing again.
Then we do need to be careful.
For my case too, and another student of mine, Wendy from Red Velvet.
But this issue was...
The pressure right before her debut.
Because of it, she'll try too hard.
That's when there's a problem.
So she actually debuted with that problem.
What I recommended her to do
was to keep practicing using your head voice.
You can do it.
Try singing this note.
(Pressured)
Not so high, you can do it.
It's high!
(She can't get herself to sing)
It's OK, you can do it.
(She musters up the courage and tries again)
Can you try louder?
Louder?
(She's surprised at her own voice)
(And the audience is even more surprised)
You start from that voice, using that strength.
I have to start practicing to see if I can really do it or not.
So I'm not so confident about it yet.
But I have to try at least.
Otherwise, I'll just stay the same.
Let's give him a big round of applause for his effort in the future!
What should I do?
I asked the staff too, but I think you should be treated, too.
There must be a way you can be treated without getting a surgery.
Let's find out together.
(It's already night time)
(Where are the trainees headed after their long day?)
- Where are we? - A nicely-built prison?
This must be our place to stay.
I really feel like I'm in a girl-group now!
(They carry their own luggage)
(What is... That...)
(Struggling)
We need to assign our rooms!
I really feel like I'm in a girl-group.
Me too!
This is where we're staying from now on?
Wow!
(Next week!)
(Their pajamas are for dancing)
(Waiting for the morning to come with their passion!)
(And,)
(The day of their test)
How much did you practice?
(Regret)
I'm sorry, let me try again.
- Should you? - It was terrible.
(Harsh words keep coming)
I feel like you're treating me like I'm nothing.
Can we hear it now?
(Of course!)
(Wanna hear our new song?)
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