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(The high point of being in a girl-group: The live stage performance)
(Can I... Can we... Stand up there and perform?)
I've always wanted to be a singer, ever since I was little.
No one knows who I really am.
There was no one on my side.
It was really hard for me.
(The Korea Beethoven visits them at the house with a new song!)
(A new song with the members' unique colors!)
Can we take a listen?
(The new and stronger song is revealed in a moment!)
(Jin-young is going to be on Music Bank today)
It feels different that we're meeting on a different day of the week!
You look like a baby today.
Of course! A young sense of fashion is required to come to Music Bank.
Walking like this? (Everyone's excited for live performances)
I saw the cue sheet earlier, and about 20 teams come on stage today.
17 of them are idol-groups.
(Shocking)
Jin-young holds a very special position in this field.
But if there 17 idol-groups performing just today,
think about how fierce the competition must be!
People won't even look at you if you're only halfway good.
It's a very important experience to visit a show like this.
It gives you goosebumps to watch!
Did you rehearse already? What time is your rehearsal?
I have some time before my rehearsal.
(A field trip to a live music show!)
(KBS Open Hall in Yeouido)
(Every Friday, numerous fans gather here for a reason)
(In a 3-minute stage performance)
(A world of girl-groups open up)
(Their dreams blossom here)
(The dream and wish of every idol-group!)
(A music TV show!)
You actresses, it's your first time here, right?
Yes, it's my first time.
Never been even in the audience, right?
- First time seeing a rehearsal too? - Yes, first time.
It's amazing.
Watching others rehearse alone makes you so nervous when your own song is out.
(Carefully listening to someone with experience)
Watch for these things.
When you stand over there, you'll be really nervous.
That's where they put on your mics and stuff.
But look at all their faces and how they're lined up while they're dancing.
They're so exact that it gives you goosebumps.
And you need to learn how to look at which camera, and with confidence.
The first time I was on stage, I just looked down the whole time.
You know what's really funny?
Minzy's not saying anything at all and we're the ones talking!
I'm sorry, Minzy.
We're the only people without any experience at all!
Let's work hard then.
(Twice's turn to be filmed)
(Shocked)
(Men cheer for them on a different scale)
(There they come!)
(Real-time editing screen)
(The current girl-group performs with their fans' cheers)
(I was once on that stage...)
I was just watching but I was still nervous.
I reminded me of the time when I was UNNIES for season 1, yes,
but it's also because I saw how every single member on stage was
giving it their very best.
Watching them made me passionate, too.
(Focused)
(How did this performance come off)
(To the two actresses of UNNIES?)
I got very scared all of a sudden.
The thought of myself standing on that stage made me very nervous.
"Can I really do it?"
I saw that a real girl-group is different from us.
I can't quite imagine being on that level yet.
I think it'll be fun but at the same time I'm afraid for my performance.
(When we stand up there)
(Will someone cheer for us?)
(Each of the members imagine their own dream performances)
(Cheer)
(A culture shock at how cute they are)
I want to be on stage soon!
I feel like my blood is boiling up when I see others perform on stage.
(Like you're angry...?)
(Not so good in Korean)
Oh, I was just so excited.
I can see how they can be encouraged by all these male fans though.
We need fans!
Call your husband, and your husband too!
Bring all the friends our managers.
I'll ask the students at my college to come.
And your dance students, too!
I think we can fill up this hall.
Make sure you tell them not to scream only for your parts.
We'll start shooting!
It was just a rehearsal earlier?
Yes, I guess they do multiple takes.
(The real shoot didn't even start yet)
It must be so tiring to do that many rehearsals.
(The second performance of the day!)
(The third!)
(Starting over due to problems with microphones)
(Fourth time performing!)
(The fifth!)
(It takes multiple tries to air one full song on TV)
(It's definitely not easy to make it in the world of girl-groups)
Thank you so much for coming and for cheering for us.
We thank UNNIES too!
(Thank you!)
They mentioned us!
It feels as if they mentioned us at an award ceremony.
(I'm going to write this in my diary today!)
Have a great lunch! (To their fans)
We should prepare to say things like that too.
We have to shorten things too, like how say things these days.
Like in acronyms, right?
- How do they say things? - They put words together to shorten them.
I've never heard things like that before.
You need to follow the trend!
Chae-young and Ye-won, you can do this, right?
You're not actresses today.
We're new girl-group members.
That's so obvious.
Hello! Can we come in?
(Their first stop, Twice's waiting room)
(They're so good at showing positive responses)
(Following their leader, Minzy...)
Shoot, shoot, shoot! Hello! We're UNNIES!
(We're glad to see you!)
One in a million! Hello, we're Twice!
Wow, they make it look so natural!
You guys are so cute!
We saw your rehearsal earlier, you were so pretty and cute!
But in another way, we've become rivals, right?
(Look at her, competing already!)
(They don't even have a set choreography yet!)
We've met UNNIES last season too.
All of us lost in arm wrestling!
(Arm wrestle competition in Season 1)
It's like giving birth to a baby!
(UNNIES had conquered Twice in arm wrestling)
She's weak!
(That was just a year ago)
We beat all of them!
We have to beat them in at least that!
(These new girl-group members are scary)
How do we feel now that we got new members?
It makes me even more curious!
Who makes you the most curious?
Han Chae-young and Kang Ye-won.
Chae-young, show them your wave!
(In high expectations)
OK fine, I got much better.
(How is this?)
(Embarrassed)
(Awesome barbie wave!)
You're in charge of a specific part like being cute or winking,
but we have a special weapon called Gong Minzy!
(Respect!)
We're confident about our performance!
Minzy, show them something!
Minzy, show them your dance!
(How awesome!)
We also have a member who's in charge of dance!
(A dance battle between Minzy and Momo!)
I've been a fan of yours since I was little! It's an honor!
(Minzy's fans are everywhere!)
(She's the idol of the idols!)
We can play music from you phone!
OK!
Oh wait, I can only do 1-minute previews. Can you finish in a minute?
(Funny for the stream generation)
Spend some money and subscribe!
(Previewing "Knock Knock" for one minute)
You gotta finish in a minute! (7 seconds have already passed)
(Momo goes first)
(A high quality wave!)
(Are you watching, UNNIES?)
(Jaws dropped)
She's so good!
(I'm the best dancer of Twice!)
Minzy, go for it!
(Minzy! We knew you'd be awesome!)
(A powerful wave!)
(Amazing in any song)
(Heart dropped)
I told you! It only takes a minute!
(Conclusion: One minute is enough)
Tzuyu's shoulder pop looked great even from far.
(This?)
Like this? Like this?
(Is she boxing?)
(Is she hurt?)
(Ha...)
I have one last question.
Jin-kyeong said she wants to try your hair, Jeongyeon.
(Oh my...)
I think it'll look good on you!
Can she copy your hairstyle?
Yes! I think she'll look great with it.
OK, we're really doing it!
(Same hair, different feel... Coming soon!)
(We applaud your courage!)
Thanks for your time.
(Thank you Twice members for your time!)
Have a good lunch!
(We'll see you again)
(Their second stop: Taeyeon)
- Taeyeon! - Hello!
Sorry we keep coming around every quarter or so.
She's #1 right now on the charts!
How are you able to take the number one spot every time?
UNNIES was number one, too!
Nah... That's different.
Your single was ranked higher than mine last time.
Were you watching us?
You consider us your rival?
Yes, a bit!
Don't you and Minzy already know each other?
Both of you worked around the same time.
She's debuted earlier than I did.
You've done so well through Girls' Generation-tTS and your solo work,
so how about doing a separate project with one of the members of UNNIES?
(Not a bad idea!)
Is there an artist you'd like to work with?
For me, Minzy...
Wow, really? That'd be great!
Let's take a look at you two together.
She's too pretty! I don't want to be next to her...
You have a good vibe!
Even our hair colors and our clothes!
Gold and black!
You should join "Min-so-Me"!
It's a team with Minzy and Somi.
Can you give us a message of encouragement?
I've been a fan of the show since season 1.
(Showing respect to Taeyeon)
I want to join you guys!
(Really?)
Wanna join us now?
(That's not a yes nor a no!)
Maybe it's a difficult question to answer at the moment.
We're shooting a music video, can you be in it?
(Is she just excited?)
She's so cute!
So I'll continue to watch you closely.
And also watch the show continuously.
Fight on! And give us a lot of laughter!
We're not just trying to be funny, you know.
(Taeyeon, we're quite serious)
Then show us a lot of awesome beauty.
An awesome beauty together.
Did you hear that? "Awesome beauty"!
(Taking mental notes)
(Back to the rehearsals)
(It's Jin-young's turn soon!)
(Something's wrong with her throat?)
(She's been coughing all day)
(Her stage costume doesn't keep her warm)
Are you OK?
I took an IV shot earlier and had some sleep.
She needs to get some rest.
- I'm OK. - No, she's still sick.
We'll turn this off for you so you can rest.
She's been sick for a while but she's been hiding it.
A flu, cold, and tiredness all hit her at once.
She got an IV in the morning and she just got here after taking it off.
I took IV shots for four days in a row.
But this bruise won't go away.
Look how big this bruise is.
Your throat reflects your body's condition right away.
It was sad to see that she kept telling us she was OK.
I really wasn't feeling well at all.
(Jin-young goes on stage at her worst condition)
Hey, it's Jin-young!
Look, it's Jin-young!
Hong Jin-young, fight on!
(Will she perform without a mistake?)
(I better not cough!)
(She's also nervous)
(Ready to capture in video!)
(A live stage performance on air)
(Will her voice come out properly?)
(She sings like a bird!)
That's pretty amazing.
What a professional!
(You are watching a miraculous live performance of Hong Jin-young)
(who is not affected by high fever and coughs)
(Perfectly done)
(And)
(She also performed perfectly for the live performance after the rehearsal)
- She's so skilled! - She's a pro!
(Looking sad on purpose)
(Everyone's so proud of her)
Anyone who's watched her during her rehearsal or the actual live performance
would think that Jin-young was at her best possible condition.
No one could possibly imagine how she got on IV just that morning.
She was that perfect in her performance.
Just the fact hat we have someone like her in our team
encourages me and gives me confidence.
It makes me so proud.
It's over!
(What are my sisters doing?)
(Applause!)
Sit here!
The trot queen! Take a seat here.
(Hehe)
That wink at the end!
It melted my heart!
Was it OK?
Your being here gave me so much strength!
It's true!
We were cheering for you so much here.
We kept typing your name in the search engine to boost your rating.
It just felt very good.
I was doing my own work while I was with UNNIES members.
(Even through high fever)
Your faces came into my mind as I was singing on stage.
"They must be watching this right now!"
Did you see us during the rehearsal?
Yes, of course!
She's perfect in that style of singing.
But I saw your interview on our show that you didn't want to do the trot genre.
After debuting as a girl-group member but failing after just 2~3 months,
I was going through a mental breakdown.
I'd go to auditions and meetings.
But the CEO of my current management company suggested for me to sing trots.
But I was a K-Pop singer, even just for those couple months.
I was too young to sing trot songs, also.
I was shaken up by that proposal.
The CEO said the song is amazing.
So I thought, "How good of a song can a trot song possibly be?"
Then he sent me the lyrics first.
I opened his email and the title was, "Battery of Love."
That made me cry.
What kind of a song is, "Battery of love"?
I literally cried thinking, "How can I sing a song like this?"
But the hardest thing for me was...
I went to a music TV show with the song, "Battery of Love,"
but everyone else on the show was an idol-group member, a K-Pop star.
A new singer in the genre of trot was just me.
Everyone else was in idol-groups, I was a solo singer, a trot singer, at that.
It made me feel stuck in between, and so alone.
A different genre, on top of that.
So what did you do when you were all the makeup room?
In the makeup room?
Are you OK?
I just remembered how it was back then.
(The members are taken aback by her sudden tears)
I've never seen her cry before.
(Feeling uneasy)
It was incredibly hard for me when I had just debuted.
It must've been!
Thanks.
It must've been so hard.
But I always see you so bright and happy on TV.
We had no idea you had such pain inside.
I don't know why I'm being like this right now either.
I never had much chance to about what happened in the past.
When I think about when I was a new singer,
I realize that it was a really hard time for me then.
I felt like there was no one on my side.
It was hard for me to go to the music TV shows.
But I also felt alone when I go to events where there is only the older crowd.
I wasn't a part of any crowd.
So did you do in the makeup room by yourself?
I'd just stay in the car.
I couldn't be in the waiting room.
I just couldn't mix in.
You couldn't try talking to idol-group members?
I think I just lacked confidence then.
There were talks like this during that time,
the news story titles would go,
"A former girl-group member debuts as a trot singer."
Many people would say, "She failed as an idol-group singer, so she's doing trot!)
I read a comment like that.
But why...
Is trot not music?
I thought about that.
That's how things were then.
(Jin-young had a hard time by herself)
(The end of the show where all the singers gather)
(She feels awkward and keeps looking down)
(Who got number one?)
(Or tries to peek in and see what's going on)
(Then hurriedly goes off stage)
No one knew who I was.
And I couldn't have myself edited out when I'd go on TV.
So I had to make myself stand out any way possible.
I had to say things that were stronger and more sensational than the times before.
That's how I survived.
When she first started to be on TV,
I thought she was just too strong.
There were many people who didn't like her because of it.
She'd just stand out so much from the pack.
I had such a hard time because of it.
I'd always cry at home after shooting.
- Like everyday. - We had no idea!
You'd come off so bright and bubbly!
I wondered what kind of vitamins you were taking.
I'd never imagined that you'd be home crying by yourself.
But you still had to do it? Though you hated it that much?
You could've quit and did something else.
It was my dream to be a singer ever since I was little.
I just loved singing on stage in front of people.
So I never wanted to give up being a singer.
- Even if the genre was different? - Yes.
When I saw you on stage, I realized that you're not treating it like work.
But you were just doing what you were destined to do!
You might get sick if you didn't do this for a living.
(A born singer who sings through all of herself)
So how did you actually debut?
I'd go on any school talent shows, call in radio shows for monthly open mics...
I'd call in for events like that.
Being photogenic actually helped, too.
How did that?
There's this thing where you take a selfie at PC cafes.
And everyone would post their pictures.
What was your nickname then?
"The flower of Bongseong-dong."
(She's also from that town)
Is that a town in Gwangju?
Oh, so the flower of your hometown.
You'd get many visitors on your page?
During those days, per day I'd get...
2 to 3,000 visitors on my page.
Then what happened?
A lot of talent agencies would send me messages there.
They asked me if I wanted to audition.
Living in Gwangju, I'm sure Minzy felt the same,
Seoul felt like it's so far away.
It's true!
And I'd always wonder if I can ever make it in Seoul.
So even when the messages would come, they just felt like dreams.
I didn't have the courage to actually write back.
But one of them said that he'd come to Gwangju himself.
- To see you? - Yes.
He came and convinced my parents.
He told my parents that he'd really take good care of me.
That's how I moved to Seoul.
To be a singer? Or to be an actress?
It was to be a singer but I ended up acting in theater for a year.
It was a theater company that had just launched management side for the singers.
But they were new, so they didn't have a detailed system set up.
So I did theater for a year.
Where? Daehangno?
Yes, starting from putting up posters.
Put up posters early in the morning, then again when they're taken down?
We'd put up poster then run away.
What kind of plays did you do?
"Go alone like a rhino's horn,"
"The beautiful dead."
You did all the famous ones!
I also did a children's musical, "Robin Hook and Friends."
That's what I did.
- You must've been good! - I did all sorts of things.
- But your dream was to be a singer. - Were you paid at least?
- What was your salary? - I wasn't paid.
- At all? 0? - Nothing for those plays?
It was like that as a theater company.
- But no salary? - Nothing for the youngest one like me.
Your parents must've been so worried.
I was afraid that they'd worry so I couldn't tell them it was hard.
I didn't want them to worry.
Same for me, I had came from Busan.
There were times I'd earn just 300,000 Won (about 300 dollars) a year.
I did theater too, so I know what it's like.
I couldn't tell my family either.
I talk to my parents often on the phone, even today.
They'd ask me if I ate well.
Ah, that's when you feel so bad about yourself.
You know what I mean, right?
So I couldn't tell my mom how much of a hard time I was having.
I didn't want to have my mom lose sleep over me.
But I'm sure all those things provided sort of nutrition for you for the future.
That's true.
Your facial expressions and mannerisms on stage I'm sure all came from that time.
Then after putting up poster and stuff, what happened?
It was a clear violation of contract because he had me do theater when he
had said that he'd have me become a singer.
So I told them I wanted to be a singer and that I quit working for him.
Then I prepared to be a singer as a part of "Club Jin."
It was a four-member girl-group.
But it wasn't so easy either.
- How long were you in training for that? - A year, also.
Any income?
None.
(Sigh...)
All these new companies were investing in making girl-groups,
but they can't all debut.
Many groups just won't work out.
So I went to a different company and prepared "Pink Spicy."
- How long for that? - Another year.
- Income? - None.
More than money though...
It was hard because there were managers who'd be so mean, and others, too.
How were they mean?
Like I mentioned last time, they'd have us do push-up's, they wouldn't
let us sleep...
They had us be in push-up positions with our fists.
But our fists aren't so flat, and we'd fall left and right with our fists all red.
Then a female manager would kick us.
(Shocking)
They won't have us sleep but tell us to practice singing or memorize the lyrics.
Or write essays, even.
I don't even remember what kind of books they had us read.
So I wanted to rebel.
And I didn't write an essay after reading a book, as they told me to.
I went to the manager with blank sheets of paper with nothing written.
They said, "Where's the essay?"
I told them, "I didn't write it."
Then they said, "Is that how your parents raised you?"
"Just quit and go back home!"
"What are you doing here?"
There are many good people in this line of work.
But there are some bad people hiding in dark places too.
My fellow members had a hard time, too.
I realized that it wouldn't work out.
So when I left that company, I flipped over tables before leaving.
I ripped up the contract, and yelled, "Get the boss out here!"
There was enough reason to do that.
(So bad that we couldn't air it)
(She had gone through so much)
So I caused a ruckus at the management company.
- You did? - Yes, that's how that group broke up.
Then I became really determined.
I told myself that I'll make it in this world no matter what.
Jin-young went through so much! Even things that she shouldn't have.
What a terrible experience!
But Jin-young, of course it would've been better if you hadn't gone through that,
but I think they helped you to be stronger, it became your nutrition for the future.
You keep saying that.
(Repeats the same thing after 3 minutes)
(Ran out of things to say)
I only know a few nice things to say.
After coming to Seoul when I was 20,
I had gone through many failures and averted plans.
But all those experiences became a huge motivation for me.
Though I'm so busy and I'd get tired,
because of my past experiences,
I was able to focus on becoming a singer.
So these days, I'm so thankful and it makes me want to work harder.
I want to give it my very best.
Even doing 6 or 7 appearances a day
my health doesn't give out.
Because it's something you love to do!
Just being on stage itself makes me happy, because I went through so much.
I get so excited.
Especially when the audience response is good, I'd sing a few more songs.
You're here today because of your hardships in the past.
I never heard this from you but I already knew.
You knew that she had nutrition?
I knew she went through a lot because she's so much more mature than her age.
Her actions are so adult-like.
How she takes care of others, too.
That's what made me realize that she went through some hard times.
She was so different.
You're very strong.
So different from people your age.
Minzy, too!
It doesn't seem like you went through a lot, but you're mature too.
She's also very mature.
Were you always like that?
I used to love talking in front of people.
Really?
I was very extroverted originally.
A lot like Somi.
Then what happened?
I met many people going through the training period.
And at a certain point, I couldn't talk as much.
A lot of times, my intentions became misunderstood and people started to
spread rumors.
Many people would talk about me.
People around you?
Yes, and that got me to speak less and less with confidence.
Did you have someone you could talk to?
I didn't have anyone to talk to.
But your mom or family could tell, I'm sure.
Yes I'm sure, but I was living separately from my family.
They couldn't come and see me while I was a trainee.
For how long?
About 2 or 3 years.
I was apart from my family during those years.
I was under so much control, too.
- How old were you then? - I was 16.
You were still a kid!
Such a kid!
I couldn't even pee properly by myself when I was 16.
What?
You all did back then?
You never had an incident?
Maybe you should get it checked out.
I'm sorry, Minzy.
My parents raised us in a very difficult situation, too.
It was hard for them.
And because I saw how hard they worked for us,
I didn't want to worry them at all.
See? Talking about the past makes you cry.
(The leader of the team also tears up)
I understand.
My father would stay back in Gwangju, and my mother and my sister and I
were in Seoul.
My mom always had to leave us to go to work.
I was at an age that I wanted a lot of stuff, too.
But I saw how hard my mom was working, and I couldn't ask for things.
I felt bad for my mom more than anything.
That gave me a motivation to work harder and be successful.
But you turned out so well, you have many years to be a great daughter.
No need to cry, Minzy.
I'm sure there are many stories to tell.
(So her makeup won't run)
It seems so flashy on the outside to be an idol-group K-Pop star.
But there's so much hardship that they all go through.
It's really rare that people become stars at once.
Those are extremely rare.
But she became successful right away.
She got picked up by a famous comedian right away!
Every person goes through a hard time.
You had a tough time, too?
- Of course. - Is it now?
Don't make it up, Chae-young.
Stop it.
It's OK if you never had a tough period in your life.
It's not a bad thing.
When was it for you?
When I had just debuted. That period is hard for anyone.
Really? I thought you were always good.
When I was shooting "Autumn in My Heart."
That was your first TV drama? "Autumn in My Heart"?
You're incredibly lucky!
So what was hard?
Any actor or actress goes through a hardship.
I didn't know anything and my Korean wasn't so good then either.
I wasn't prepared at all but they just sent me out.
I was blamed so much for my bad acting then.
It was such a popular drama series.
What did people say?
Many things about my acting, how I was ruining the drama...
"I couldn't even watch it."
No one remembers that.
I'm sorry I didn't say anything.
Let's not tell Mom.
How Eunseo came around, let's not tell her that!
Shin-ae!
I was lonely in America.
(Her awkward acting and mean character)
(Were a target of many fans of the drama to complain)
It was sad because I'd watch my own acting and I'd agree with what people were saying.
I knew it better myself.
That made it even more hurtful.
Did you take lessons in acting?
Never, none at all!
I never learned anything.
And they just put you in front of camera to act?
They had already begun to shoot the drama in Gangwon-do.
I went there and had one meeting with the director, and I was cast..
That's not so good either.
Of course, my manager did a great job and getting me to act in it.
But I did blame him a bit, because I wished I was more prepared.
I wished I had taken lessons, knew more about acting before debuting.
Did you take lessons after?
Yes, I had an acting coach then.
Then how long did it take you to be a main character after that drama?
In a way, I was one of the main characters of "Autumn in My Heart."
There are four main characters, and I was one of them.
But my role got smaller and smaller as time went on.
We're discussing many different types of hardships today.
For someone, she had a hard time because there was no work.
But for another, she was getting work too fast without being ready.
It must've been hard as you saw your role get smaller and smaller.
In comparison to others, right?
Yes, it was.
I felt very embarrassed.
And I felt bad for everyone involved.
I should've made the role better.
It was an important role in the beginning.
I'm sure you blamed yourself a lot.
Were you sad that you didn't do a good job and you could've been more popular?
Because the rest of the main characters became huge stars thereafter.
That probably made you feel even more lonely.
I'm sure it was frustrating.
I was 20 years old then.
I really didn't know anything.
I just regretted more than being jealous.
And even though my follow-up dramas weren't as popular as that one...
(She focused more in her acting)
(And became a humble actress)
I had a better time.
Then I was in "Sassy Girl Chun-hyang."
That's when everyone thought I was quiet and shy.
They thought I was snobby.
But the role I played in "Sassy Girl Chun-hyang" was similar to my
own personality.
(A girl who's always positive)
(Got her very popular in China)
(Now she's one of the most famous Korean actresses)
(She learned enough Chinese to act and do interviews)
(Chae-young put in a lot of effort)
I thought you became popular right away.
I don't really talk about how I'm feeling inside.
I had a lot of frustration in the beginning.
Did you cry at home and stuff?
I think you would've just gotten angry.
No...
I'd cry by myself too.
I couldn't blame anyone, it was all because of me.
It was no one else's fault.
I couldn't blame my manager for getting me that role or anything.
No, I'm OK.
She's crying!
No, I'm not!
Here's tissue.
- Don't cry. - No, I'm OK.
I don't cry.
I don't like to show that side of me in front of people.
I don't think I've cried in front of people unless I was acting.
(She calmly continues her story)
I felt very embarrassed then.
I couldn't tell anyone at all.
We understand.
When I think about it now, I still feel embarrassed.
You overcame it, Chae-young!
Everyone's crying!
I didn't know she had hard time like that.
Jin-young, why are you still crying?
She started crying, and that got me crying too.
Sorry.
(Feels opposite, but their stories are similar)
I'm so proud of Chae-young.
So many actors start out that way and they disappear.
But you accepted the criticism and took lessons thereafter,
and made many efforts to improve.
You did a great job by taking those steps.
That became your "nutrition."
It's difficult if you never get nutrition!
It all became your nutrition, right?
I understand what Minzy went through because I was here by myself,
my parents were in America.
I was sure my parents would see me on TV.
I wanted to make them proud.
I didn't want them to feel embarrassed because of me.
I wish I was better.
What would your mom say when she called?
"How are you, Chae-young?"
"Are you eating well?" "Yes, I'm doing well."
She'd always ask me if I ate, if I'm eating well.
That'd make me feel so sad!
I was eating fine, but still!
I missed eating with my family.
I could hear my sister, my aunts... I wanted to be there with them so badly.
(I know that feeling)
Everyone's gone through the same hardship.
(While everyone poured out what was in their hearts)
(Are you guys here?)
(Somi comes rushing in)
Hello, Somi!
We're all crying, Somi.
Oh, why?
We're all taking turns crying.
We're talking about the hardships we went through.
At that moment, I think I would've cried too if someone asked me.
You know that feeling when someone you feel connected to starts to cry,
you want to cry together?
That person's heart speaks to you.
I won't tease Chae-young so much anymore.
I won't make fun of her about how she sleeps with her mouth open.
(Thanks a lot!)
That was the first time I teared up.
I was surprised myself that I cried, it never happened before.
They're that comfortable to me, and I rely on them that much.
That's what I realized.
I realized that all of us had hardships in the past,
even though we're all different people.
If this is Tetris, we're all set up and just waiting for that one final piece.
What do you think that last piece is?
I think that'll be our music.
(With courage to find their dreams)
(They'll never lose to their own tears)
(How will their final performance be?)
You can see why I like people so much, right?
Yes, we can see that you were so lonely!
You can kiss me all you want.
It feels very warm and fuzzy.
And I'm not sure if I should be telling you this now.
What is it?
Many things happened yesterday, and early morning today.
A few things happened.
Are we getting new members?
Or is someone leaving?
But we just cried together and getting closer!
(Did you cry because it's your last time?)
It's not that.
You remember how you were given homework so the parts can be distributed?
(No way!)
I'll assign parts for you next week.
Next week? That soon?
But first, you have to memorize the whole song. You have to!
(D-6 before parts distribution)
(They practice wherever they go)
(I can't memorize it!)
Please put it on infinite repeat!
(Day)
(And night)
(D-5 before parts distribution)
(She's also on loop)
Sorry, I forgot to record.
(While everyone's practicing so hard)
(D-4 before parts distribution)
How are they, having gone through vocal and dance practices?
(The coaches are in serious discussion)
They practiced enough to sing at least the main melody.
(Coach, Somi will work harder!)
You got much better!
I think I'm getting the hang of it.
I got all of the first verse!
(Fight on!)
(D-3 before parts distribution)
You said you couldn't but everyone memorized it!
There's been a small change.
No way...
We got a new song.
(UNNIES' song is changed)
(Looking to see how they're feeling)
(Because... All of them did nothing but learned the song for 4 days)
I spent days memorizing the lines!
(I had separate lessons everyday!)
You're going to change the song?
Yes. I do feel terrible, but...
I feel like I wrote the song based on how they came off on the outside.
I don't think I like the song very much.
It feels too forced.
(And he plays the new song he made)
(How is the new song?)
So it's brighter, feels light like spring, joyful.
- And... - And, again?
We have two songs now.
The next song is...
The members are so pure and kind, so I wrote another song that's
at a medium tempo.
(He plays the song for the coaches)
(Sharing opinions about the new songs)
(Lyricist: Good)
(Vocal coach: Good)
(Dance coach: Good)
The first song is powerful, it's got charisma.
The second one feels softer.
If the outcome is better quality, we should do it even if it's harder.
So we'll have them practice both songs.
We'll see what happens.
It'll be a shock to them that the song is changed, but now they have two!
What if they faint or run away?
(Not running away, but grabbing the producer)
How come everything's always at the last minute?
It's like that in this field though.
Sometimes the songs change even after shooting the music videos.
The members who are not professional singers might have a harder time.
(At their house a few days later)
I.O.I members sent me texts after our show aired.
Do-yeon and Yoo-jung said, "We saw the show and we like
your vocal coach too!"
My friends said he's so cool, too.
- Many people commented about him. - He's got so popular!
It made me proud for some reason.
Somi, don't even look at guys!
(I'm sure you know...)
She's at that age though, to feel excited over her teachers.
But he really was different to you guys ranked 5, 6, and 7.
He was kind to 1, 2, 3, and 4.
I really felt it as I watched the episode on TV.
Are you OK? Done crying?
You have no sense of rhythm! You sound horrible!
(How cold...)
I got Somi and birthday gift since I didn't get her anything.
I thought about what to get for a while.
I got you a card, too.
I hope you like it.
- How cute! - Only one of its kind!
What's this?
Did you steal it?
(She really had a hard time getting it)
It says it right here, that we shouldn't steal!
Try it on!
It's cute!
- It's so pretty. - It matches you well!
(Thank you, Ye-won)
(Sook prepared something too)
Somi!
What a day for you!
Your gift makes me nervous to open for some reason.
We all got it together.
(A math textbook)
(For Somi who just started in high school)
(The members got Somi a workbook for each subject)
(With letters of encouragement from the sisters!)
"The standard of mathematics."
Somi! I gave up on math when I was your age.
But I hope you study hard throughout all the math formulas.
Study my part too! Love, Kim Sook.
(So proud)
We'll make sure that you study.
(Pressured)
It's because I didn't get to study much.
I go to an arts school, and we have a music class.
You don't study other things?
We do...
And bring your report cards!
We'll have to check and make sure you're doing OK.
Make sure you bring them!
But the song's been changed...
I had hard time memorizing the previous song.
But now it's stuck in my mind.
It comes out when I'm doing the dishes!
It's just on my lips!
Same thing for me, for that part!
I heard Chae-young kept singing the song while shooting a commercial.
The staff told me.
(She'd sing like this)
I wonder if we have the lyrics yet.
I heard it's quick.
Shocking!
(Producer Korean Beethoven comes on)
Come in!
(He comes to their house due to emergency)
We were so surprised that the song's changed.
I feel bad that it's changed.
Think of it as a part of your training, too.
The singles change all the time.
(Happens often in this industry)
Sometimes they schedule a music video shoot then change the song.
When a better song comes out, they change it.
I thought a lot about it.
I think I made a mistake.
This one's a good singer, this one's a good dancer, this one's sexy, this one's funny.
Because everyone has a different strength, I tried to bring all of them out.
And the song lost a set direction.
What is the overall theme of UNNIES 2?
I saw what was aired.
And I talked to the members more.
They came off more fresh than I thought.
They're quite innocent and gentle and kind to each other.
There's a lot of joy, excitement, and happiness.
That's the image I get from them now.
So I wrote two new songs that can capture that feeling.
There's one that's fun and joyful, like spring.
I had the lyricist and the coaches listen, and they said this was much better.
Anyhow, let's take a listen.
Right now?
(Nervous)
(It took much courage to change the song)
(Here's the new song, finally!)
- It really catches on to my ears! - Me too!
(A completely different intro to the song)
(It's their second song)
(They pay more attention to it)
(Completely focused)
(It's really good!)
(Me too!)
(It makes you want to dance)
(I like it too!)
(The producer is also satisfied)
(Vocal ranking 7 is in deep thoughts)
(So is vocal ranking 6)
(A lighter beat than the last)
(How will they sing it?)
(There's harmonization!)
(Verse two begins)
(Isn't it good?)
(Somi and the rest of the singers have adjusted to the new beat)
(But the actresses are still unsure)
It's fun and exciting!
(A light and joyful song for the spring)
(Registering the melody and beat)
(Excited)
(Hooray!)
(A fun beat)
(With girl-power lyrics)
(A perfect song for UNNIES)
(Rap part)
It's hard!
(But it's fun!)
(A bright and fun song for the spring)
(An addictive groove)
(I like it!)
(What a refreshing song)
(How will UNNIES color it?)
(Listened to the new song with nervousness and surprised ending)
This is it!
(No need to worry about the song anymore)
(A festive mood)
You like the song, right?
We love it!
I really like it!
It's so fun and refreshing.
How did you make a song like this so quickly?
It's a totally different response than the previous one, no?
We're all dancing already!
- Last time, everyone was so serious. - Yes, Jin-kyeong.
(Seriously worried)
(Even Jin-young, who's always bright)
"La La Land" was a good idea.
(This time, bright like "La La Land")
This is actually a much more difficult song to sing.
It didn't sound too difficult.
Right? Right? (From the song)
(It's easy!)
(Ignorance can make a person confident)
I envisioned your own colors in the song.
Very innocent and kind feeling.
Your vibe provided the motive for the song.
So!
I sketched out one more song.
As I thought about that image of you...
We have another song to sing?
Yes, but it's not done yet.
I thought about having a sensible mid-tempo song.
I wanted to hear your response.
- You brought that song too? - Yes.
I'm very excited for it because your dance songs are great,
but you're definitely the best in the industry for ballads and mid-tempo songs.
But...
He's like a music-god in that field.
That's your forte, right?
So I'm really looking forward to it.
He's probably feeling pressured by now.
(The god of mid-tempo songs)
Let's take a listen to his most confident type of song then.
(UNNIES' second song: A medium-tempo song)
(Already in love with the tempo)
(I like it!)
(Makes your shoulders move to the beat)
(A bright melody in mid-tempo)
(It doesn't have a complicated beat but...)
(A former classical music student)
(A top idol-member)
(Are all moved in their hearts over this song)
(Grooving)
(Gentle yet bright)
(The coaches also groove to the song)
I love it!
It's my favorite style!
The level of dance will be higher.
I think I can come up with something that's perfect on stage.
(Making up the dance moves)
I really like it.
It's pretty.
(More and more you listen...)
(Perfectly their style!)
(Putting her fingers on the heavenly melody)
(Rap part)
(She gets down on the beat)
(Wait a minute...)
(But whose voice is this...?)
Is this you?
(Shy)
(MC Beethoven does the rap guide)
You can play the piano here.
(Shall I?)
(Chae-young plays, too!)
You're better.
(Already thinking about the details)
(The songs become their own)
(It's an UNNIES song!)
I'm getting goosebumps!
(The trot queen is already on the move)
("Sing this song again when you miss this moment")
(A smile naturally comes after hearing the song)
(I can't sit still!)
(He's making me get up twice today)
(Complete satisfaction)
(This is definitely our song!)
You're so clever!
Let's make a mini-album.
(Great idea!)
Wait, I have an idea.
If we actually do make a mini album...
How about I get a solo ballad song?
No, that won't happen.
At least 3 or 4 songs will go in a mini album, right?
If you get a song, I should get one too.
If Jin-kyeong gets one, I should do one too.
I'm not too bad either, right?
(Why does everyone follow me only for things like this?)
What really caught my attention as I heard the song was...
(A mysterious loss to the Korean Beethoven)
(Every song with "mum")
(They received the lyrics to the new song)
I like the song even more as I read the words.
Isn't the last line so touching?
"I feel like I just met myself."
There are phrases like, "It doesn't have to be G-dragon,"
"I think I'm as cool as Lee Hyori."
These are just temporary.
Change Lee Hyori to UNNIES?
More than wanting to be just one person?
Change that to UNNIES?
How about G-dragon?
I like G-dragon!
But it wouldn't be fair.
You can sing, "What do you dream of?"
And I'll go, "How about a guy like G-dragon?"
Somi's so into guys these days!
(I just said his name once, and it feels great)
It might be so easy to say "G-dragon."
How about saying, "Kwon Ji-yong"?
If you can't, I can say it.
OK, you can do it.
(I can say his name all day!)
How about the last part where there's harmony?
That's where the instruments will drop out and it'll just be voice.
We're really doing that?
We have to harmonize?
Five notes?
No, six.
But we can only do five parts.
Huh?
Two of us can't harmonize.
I'm so worried about the two.
Jin-kyeong, you're worried about us two?
No.
Then us two?
No.
Then who?
You're one of them.
Even with seven notes, it's just Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, Ra...
No, it needs to be Do, Mi Sol, and on.
(Since when?)
We don't have a title for this song yet.
Any ideas for a title?
"A Fish that Met Water"?
Isn't that a little weird?
How about, "Right?"
I think that sounds pretty.
It's cute and lovely.
That's a cute idea.
Let's go with a cute name, "Right?"
Cute in English and in Korean.
What do we need to prepare by next week?
Yes, so first memorize the song.
- The whole song? - Yes.
You'll see how we sing and you'll divide the parts?
But one thing I did want to decide was
that part that goes, "UNNIES, out!" I want Jin-young to do it.
You should do the other line.
"UNNIES, you...!"
That's not bad!
I gotta do that on stage, right?
Is there a part you want?
- Yes. - Where?
The three lines in front of the "C" part.
Yes, that part seems to be the easiest.
I wanted to do the C part too.
- If you want to do it... - No, it just seemed easy, that's all.
It's amazing to see rank #6 and #7 are fighting over the same part.
My grandpa would tell me that I didn't have water in my life, in fortune telling.
So this part where it says, "I think I found the right water."
- You want to sing that part? - Yes.
There is one line I'd like to sing.
The part that Ye-won just said.
- That's mine! - It's yours?
I need water in my life.
Shall we compete?
Hyung-suk will decide.
Let's practice first.
Let's see who'll get to do the C part.
I want the rap part.
(The trot queen will rap?)
The part that says, "Rap."
No words yet.
Let's also compete over this part.
Minzy is a rapper.
I can't compete with her!
So next week is full of competition.
(Look forward to parts war!)
- We'll practice! - We'll work hard at it!
(A story of a composer who led the K-Pop world)
(What was your first song?)
I think it was 1989.
A song called "To You," which Kim Kwang-suk sang.
Then it was, "For the reason called love."
I've been doing this for a long time!
(Have you had a change of thought like this time?)
Many times.
For JYP, I produced his albums for three albums.
He was good at expressing sexy things.
But I also saw that he was very pure, very gentle.
He'd cry often at movies.
So I wrote, "Behind You," for him.
For Im Chang-jung I wrote, "Then Again."
But I knew he's funny and loves to joke around, so I wrote, "A Dance with a Wolf."
There are times how a person comes off as is different from what's inside him.
For UNNIES, it's a great experience for me and I'm still learning them.
(How are they doing?)
(Jin-young is doing well)
How can you learn the song in first try like that?
I don't even know where to start.
(Don't be shy, and trust yourself...)
If I said, "I'm pretty, aren't I?"
I think the audience might say, "I'll have to hit you!"
(No violence please...)
We have to learn the song.
Yes, we should.
(But we're too far from everywhere...)
(From whom can we learn the song?)
Somi, why are you humming all of a sudden?
G-serious Coach!
(He helped her to stop worrying)
I'm really smitten by him.
Why are you crying? (A gentle smile)
My heart dropped about six times.
- Try calling him. - I don't have his number.
- Do you have it? - Yes.
(When, while we were shooting?)
When did you get his number?
What if he doesn't pick up?
- Are you nervous? - Yes.
(How cute!)
(So nervous)
Hello, Coach!
Yes, Somi.
(He called her name!)
We're shooting Slam Dunk right now.
You're shooting now?
What's up?
We got a new song, did you hear it too?
Yes, I heard it.
What'd you think?
It's a great song but it's also hard.
He says that to everything!
Can he come?
Ask him if he can come.
(You ask...)
(Shy)
(Turns off speaker phone)
Not like that!
Forget it, give it to me.
- Coach! - Hello?
This is Kim Sook.
Yes, hello.
His tone changed all of a sudden.
(Is this the same person?)
(What a cold-hearted person!)
We need to practice the song.
Send me a recording, and I'll send you feedback.
No, we want to learn in person.
Let me try adjusting my schedule then.
If I find out you don't have any plans...
(She's sad and upset)
Don't say things like, "I'll punch you once every five minutes."
(How will he speak to Jin-kyeong?)
Coach, this is Hong Jin-kyeong.
Yes, hello.
He sounds the same.
(Hear any difference?)
(So consistently businesslike)
Can you come for a bit during lunch?
- Where? - Ga-pyeong.
Ga-pyeong? I have things to do...
Just for a little bit!
Can you just come for a little bit?
I'll try to shift things around and let you know.
We'd really appreciate it if you come!
Coach!
Yes, Somi.
(He sounds so different!)
How come he only calls her by name?
His voice is different too!
What's wrong, the song's not going well?
I just heard the song and I like it.
But if you can, please come!
I understand.
(Wow!)
His tone is so much more gentle!
Didn't he just tell me that he has plans?
(He said to just send a voice note)
(In the midst of all this noise, she can only hear his voice)
(Whatever!)
He talks like this!
(Sounding nice)
How mean!
Let's just practice.
Then I'll cook while you practice.
Really?
I wrote down a recipe.
(Somi prepared a recipe for the members who might be tired)
You wanted to cook for us?
Really?
Go ahead and practice.
(You're the best youngest sister!)
But... Is there anyone who knows how to make rice?
I just don't know how to make rice.
Chae-young is best at that.
I'll do it for you!
I'm good at that!
(She's always confident)
Coach Jin-young sent a text!
"Somi, I shifted some things around. I'll be right there."
So let's hurry and practice, and I'll cook.
(What?)
Oh, she's not cooking for us!
(I'm making the rice still)
(Will Coach know that?)
(What's Somi's first dish?)
(Hehe)
(It's tasty!)
(Slice up the onions and fish cakes)
(Fry the vegetables and the fish cakes)
Coach Jin-young!
(Put in soy sauce, starch syrup, and garlic)
(And fry them all together)
It smells great!
(The next dish is...)
Sliced potatoes!
(She's good at this despite her young age!)
(Focused)
(She's just 17 but she's good enough to be a housewife)
(But whose hands are these?)
(When did they get here...)
(So curious how Somi's cooking turned out!)
(I don't think she can do it alone...)
Want me to help you to make kimchi stew?
Yes, please.
(Jin-young did her share!)
I want to eat spam!
(Coach G-serious, I helped too!)
(Add tuna and spam)
(Put in chili powder, olive oil, and sesame oil)
(Just put'em all in!)
(More the merrier!)
(The last ingredient, soy sauce)
(It makes it flavorful!)
(One more spoon)
(And another)
(OK, it's pretty good!)
(What is this sour smell?)
- Like tasty smell? - No, not that.
Something sour...
What is it, kimchi?
(It's soy sauce!)
Why are you putting in soy sauce?
(She can't believe it)
You need to put in chili paste!
Who puts soy sauce in a kimchi stew?
Ugh!
(I didn't see anything...)
(It might taste good)
(How is it?)
Is it good?
I've never made this before.
Jin-young made the kimchi stew! Not me!
Stop it!
(She tried putting in corn syrup)
(I never want to cook with you again)
It's different than the lunch I imagined.
(Can't refute)
(On the other hand...)
(Leader Gong helps them in detail)
We say "OK" too?
You can, but you don't have to.
(Oh, she's pretty good!)
(Even the English words!)
Jin-kyeong, is it the same song you're singing?
Right.
- It's the right song, right? - It's good, right?
It feels like a different song.
We'll keep going.
(Found!)
(The magic cooking powder)
This seasoning makes it all better!
(It's saved!)
Is that good?
Whoever doesn't like this should taste the first version.
(Is that not good?)
(I'm sure she won't say that)
(Following her instinct)
(The members gather one by one)
It smells so good!
(Looking great, too!)
(Almost done setting the table)
(Oh, he's here!)
Hello, Coach!
(He's really here!)
(Awkward)
(Is he here?)
Coach Jin-young!
Wow! Hello!
(He's nervous in this awkward vibe)
(Amazed)
(Please take a seat!)
You said you had plans.
You said it would be hard to make it here.
Stop it, he's tired I'm sure.
Did you eat?
No, not yet.
Good!
So this is the house I saw on TV!
(Definitely feeling awkward in a new surrounding)
Hello, Coach!
(Want to get on his good side)
Eat this one, there's a lot.
Shall we eat?
Somi made all of them!
Hope you have a great meal!
Please eat a lot!
(Coach first for coming all the way here)
You guys get your own.
Thank you.
Don't try too hard to get on his good side!
(Gets up)
Get a spoonful of rice.
(So thankful)
Jin-kyeong, that's just way too much!
(Twice the size she gave him)
(All gather now)
(Jin-young delivers directly to his mouth)
You won't get a bigger part for doing this.
I don't think I can digest, I don't think I can teach you.
It's so good, who made this?
Somi did!
(Everyone compliments Somi's cooking)
Somi, it's great!
- What do you like best? - I like all of them.
Pick one!
I liked the fried pancake.
(I made it!)
Anything else?
The fish cakes.
Somi made that one too!
You're too much, Coach.
Kimchi stew is good, too.
(Big smile)
You didn't even touch it!
(Startled)
Spam's still there!
Isn't he so much nicer than our first day?
How did you change, Coach?
I think I became more comfortable with you guys.
Is it because what people commented about your being too serious?
I'm still serious when I need to.
I'm a bit shy at first though.
You got a lot of fans!
Really?
(The comments have changed to positive)
Your name was one of the most searched keywords that day. Did you see it?
(Embarrassed)
Yes.
It's because of our love triangle.
How did it become a love triangle?
I had no idea that was happening!
Coach, you like me?
Wow, all kinds of stuff is coming out.
I think he really liked me!
(I'll just laugh it off...)
Let's be fair. What's your ideal type?
Letâs say none of us are married.
And all of us are in our mid 20s.
Nothing about wealth.
None of that.
Just personality and face.
It's worth trying for.
My ideal type is...
He's about to say it, quiet!
(Listening attentively)
Someone kind,
cute,
sexy,
and dorky at times.
That's Chae-young.
It is?
Why am I dorky?
- You're kind, aren't you? - Yes.
You're cute, too!
(Super cute)
(Avoids eye contact)
(Everyone thinks she's cute except for one)
My ideal type is...
Someone whom I can't help but to love because she's so lovely.
Who's the closest among us?
From here?
I think either Jin-young or Chae-young.
Me?
(No, she just heard it wrong)
I said Jin-young.
Enunciate!
(She's hurt for no reason)
Why don't we talk about this later?
Why?
- We need to become closer maybe. - Just tell us!
Everyone stopped eating.
Why did we put down our spoons?
Somi keeps drinking water.
You look so nervous, Somi.
Let's not do this.
You can tell us now.
In this situation, I'll just say it.
Somi who made this delicious food.
I like girls who can cook.
Me?
(It's only because of food?)
(Hard to tell what he's thinking)
His ideal type can change.
It comes down to how much effort we put in.
(Not satisfied)
We'll ask again.
You might find someone more attractive if she puts in the effort.
Not if I didn't like that person to begin with.
(It's just me, I'm sure he's not saying this)
What do you think about the new song?
I liked it, what did you think?
We like it!
I think it's more trendy than the last one.
I like the vocal part part because it's bright, also the rap part
because it's powerful.
I think it fits you well.
But!
How did you like it compared to the song before?
It's harder and it's higher.
I couldn't sing the first part.
Yes.
The last song progressed from low to mid to high, in that order.
But this one starts from the mid-notes.
It'll be hard for you, Ye-won.
- I think so. - It's so high!
But if you drop the key, it doesn't feel the same.
I have a part that I really want to sing.
Which...
Can you give me an intense training for that part?
But is it just your opinion that you want to do that part, that you fit well?
Isn't he picking on me?
No, not like that.
Have you sang that part to others?
- No. - They haven't heard?
So we'll start one by one after lunch.
I saw it on TV that you guys eat every time.
Is there no restriction in this girl-group?
For what?
Like maintenance?
(Chomp chomp) We have members in their 40s.
We might die if we start to go on diet.
Please eat more!
No, I ate enough. I might have indigestion.
I think our vibe gets stronger and stronger as he gets to know us better.
(Looking tired after just one hour)
We're not that strong, there are worse!
We're so calm and gentle!
Yes, totally kind all the time!
(Let's go practice the new song!)
(Next week)
Its difficulty level is definitely high.
(It's got more difficult!)
(Competing for private lessons)
You're not being fair!
You're not even next!
She's cutting in line!
Her note went through the roof!
(The last place winner fight back)
You improvise well!
I'll give you some tip.
That's a good one!
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