The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
(A soulful voice that touches people's hearts.)
The 51th King of Mask Singer who ascended to the throne...
is a female who opened the era of the Queen.
It's Singing Puss in Boots.
(Ta-da)
(Hello)
(Glad to see you.)
(Ha Ni of EXID)
Music is a universal language...
beyond borders, races and generations.
It's time you can enjoy that music.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
I am your unbiased show host, Kim Seong Ju. Nice to meet you.
(Seo Eun Kwang of BTOB)
With her emotional voice,
she defeated Nimble Gangnam Swallow...
and became the first Queen of Mask Singer of 2017.
It's Singing Puss in Boots.
Please say hello to our viewers.
(She is startled.)
(She checks her outfit.)
Since you're sitting there for the first time today,
you may find it quite awkward.
Do you want to say something?
(She keeps saying "ah".)
(She is checking her microphone.)
Please say hello to the viewers.
- I can't... - Singing Puss.
I can't see with this mask on.
- Can't you see? - Can't you see very well?
Okay. Since it's your first time up there,
you may feel bewildered a lot.
(She takes a deep breath.)
In 1, 2, 3, 4.
I want to sing, Queen of Mask Singer
What a playful and mischievous kitten
(She breathes heavily.)
(Meow)
Okay. Good.
It's been a long time to have a Queen of Mask Singer.
You're already captivating many panelists only with your voice.
Now that you are sitting there for the first time,
how do you feel?
(She ponders.)
Ever since I made a debuted,
I think I've never longed for anything particular.
But I really want to win today.
I see.
(She laughs.)
I'll try by best and I hope for the great result.
So do I. Gu Ra warned Swallow...
against women.
You have a great intuitive sense.
Will there be anything Singing Puss...
should be aware of too?
(Everyone pays attention.)
Some people mention Cosmos...
- Cosmos. - who was Gummy,
- or Catgirl who was Cha Ji Yeon... - Right.
as great Queens of Mask Singer.
I don't know who Singing Puss is but I hope she becomes...
the new representative Queen of Mask Singer.
(She is excited to hear that.)
- Thank you. - Gu Ra wished her to be...
one of the best Queen of Mask Singer.
I hope she could win at least five consecutive times.
That means she could stay here for about 10 weeks. Great.
Now, I will introduce the singers who will sing a duet song...
in the first match of Round One.
(The first match begins.)
(King of Mask Singer)
The first match of Round One.
She heals your tired ears with music.
She is Expert Doctor Fish.
(She will remove the dead skin of your dry heart.)
Raise your hand if your heart is hurt.
I'll heal you up.
She is a fish.
It's a fish that nibbles on dead skin cells.
(Her opponent is another skilled physician.)
Her opponent has...
carefully practiced singing for a long time.
Herbal Medicine Boy with a Bitter Cure.
(He comes out to the stage with songs that will invigorate you.)
(Bowing)
Please forgive me if I defeat you, Swallow.
(Herbal Medicine Boy will give us great energy with his stage.)
(The audience who needs vitality greets him with cheers.)
- This is a match between doctors. - You're right.
It's western medicine versus oriental medicine.
(Western medicine versus oriental medicine)
(They seem to be the opposite of each other.)
(They're both slim.)
Doctor Fish is very skinny.
She's slender.
Herbal Medicine Boy is actually quite slim.
You're right.
- They must be young. - I think they're actors.
- Maybe they are. - Yes.
(It's hard to tell who they are by their appearance.)
(They're two masters of healing music...)
(who will heal our hearts with their music.)
(With this stage,)
(Doctor Fish and Herbal Medicine Boy will try to take the throne.)
("Like Rain and Music" by Kim Hyun Sik)
They're singing "Like Rain and Music".
(It's the first song you think of on a rainy day.)
(It's a song which is like the great medicine that...)
(Doctor Fish and Herbal Medicine Boy will make together.)
(Herbal Medicine Boy has a clear and pure voice.)
(Who is he?)
(As if he is calmly reciting a poem,)
(he sings quietly in a soft voice.)
(Her low-pitched voice permeates through people's hearts...)
(just like the rain that soaks your hearts.)
(She and Herbal Medicine Boy have opposite voice ranges.)
(Her low voice sounds nice in our ears.)
(On her low voice,)
(Herbal Medicine Boy's beautiful voice is added softly.)
(He has a soft yet solid voice.)
(Just like falling rain,)
(the tone of his voice reminds us of the memories of our old love.)
(Herbal Medicine Boy's voice makes a neat harmony...)
(with Doctor Fish's low-pitched voice.)
(It feels like the harmony they make together...)
(would make someone sick healthy again.)
(She calmly conveys her deep emotions.)
(And her deep emotions are...)
(gracefully combined with his ardent feelings.)
(Her husky voice conveys the emptiness she feels...)
(as she misses her old love who left her...)
(while standing helplessly in the rain.)
(Then, Herbal Medicine Boy's ardent feelings follow.)
(It's a love story that they're making together.)
(It's an ensemble that will heal...)
(the pain after a breakup.)
(It's a duet performance that will heal your heart completely.)
(Her low voice and his high voice make a perfect harmony.)
("Like Rain and Music", a perfect healing song)
- It's amazing. - They made a great harmony.
They're both great singers.
Are they singers or what?
I wonder what the panelists thought of their stage.
- Jung Soo. - Yes.
I've been to karaokes with a number of women...
for the past 20 years.
I see.
That's why I recognized Doctor Fish's voice...
as soon as she started singing.
I'd like to ask one question.
Is Doctor Fish a Christian?
Can I ask her that?
- What was your question? - Her religion.
- I just... - Is her religion important?
I'm sorry. It's my first time being here.
All right. I'll give you some more time to think.
- Okay. - I'll get back to you later.
I'm going to be edited out from the show, aren't I?
- I think so. - Was it okay?
- Sometimes they don't edit it out. - Right.
Why don't we hear what Kai thought?
First of all, Doctor Fish has...
a nice and stable low-pitched voice,
which is rare for a female singer.
Her solid low-pitched voice...
sounded very stable.
- Also, - Herbal Medicine Boy.
Herbal Medicine Boy.
When we were little, our moms or grandmas...
gave us a sweet candy...
after drinking the bitter herbal medicine.
That's how his voice felt.
His calm and sweet voice was...
very charming.
It felt like...
their western and oriental medicine healed my heart.
- It felt so nice. - I see.
I didn't know you were such a smooth talker.
- He really is a smooth talker. - I didn't know.
I feel ashamed of my karaoke comment earlier.
Don't be. It's fine.
I'm sorry, but can I do it over?
I didn't know I had to talk about it in a musical sense.
Please wait for your turn.
They'll edit me out of the show.
Kai said Doctor Fish is a female vocalist with a great low voice.
- Yes, Gu Ra. - You see...
I'm now in my 40s,
and I noticed I have many dead skin cells on my foot.
- I recently noticed it. - You need doctor fish.
I think...
Doctor Fish is a woman who is old enough...
to be exfoliating the dead skin cells on her foot.
You think she'd have many dead skin cells.
She seems like a middle-aged woman.
- As for him, - You mean Herbal Medicine Boy.
students drink herbal medicine that helps them focus better, right?
- Yes. - I don't think it's been long...
since he drank it.
- Oh, my. Really? - Yes. I think he is...
in his mid-20s.
You think he's in his mid-20s.
Yes. That's what I think.
I doubt that he is a professional singer though.
There are many actors who are also good singers.
I guess he may sing...
the theme songs of dramas when he has a chance.
So you don't think he's a professional singer.
If he is a singer, I wouldn't be so sure of...
his income.
You're not sure if he'd earn a stable income.
(Warning)
- He might find it rude. - He makes many hand gestures.
He makes many hand gestures.
(He's mad at Gu Ra.)
Gu Ra seems to think...
Herbal Medicine Boy is young.
I actually disagrees with him.
I think he wouldn't be so young.
It's because I saw him making a gesture that...
made me think so.
- Did you see something? - Yes.
What was it?
When the song ended,
this is what he did.
(He dropped the microphone in an arc.)
Yes. He dropped the microphone like this.
(Like this)
(His finishing move was a bit old-fashioned.)
(It's an old-fashioned move.)
That's something we hardly see on music shows these days.
These days,
She caught something crucial.
- they drop it like this. - That's how young singers do.
He's a careless man.
It made me think he wasn't that young.
Also, there were the words, "that night" in the lyrics.
- That night - Yes. But he...
dragged out those words.
- That night - Yes. That's what it sounded like.
- Did he drag it out? - She's right.
(It's an old-fashioned style of vibrato.)
(Dragging out)
(His old style of vibrato hit Ha Ni's ears.)
- I see. - He dragged it out.
The senior singers tended...
to drag every word out.
That's how they used to sing.
- That's funny. - That's how they did it.
Everyone is talking about how he dragged the word out,
but I thought it was something only a professional singer can do.
When I heard his voice,
I thought it was very clear...
and neat.
I could tell he has practiced singing a lot.
It was apparent he refined his voice...
so that it shines like marble.
- That's why I predict him... - I see.
to be a singer.
- His voice is refined. - Yes.
Let's hear from Eun Kwang.
When Doctor Fish walked in,
I thought she seemed like an idol singer or a model.
However, her singing voice contained...
years of experiences.
You judge her to be on the older side from her voice.
I am reminded of a comedienne.
A comedienne.
Kim Ji Sun came to my mind.
Doctor Fish does look like her.
- She is the icon of fertility. - Kim Ji Sun.
- Kim Ji Sun. - Her body looks similar, too.
- You were in Seo Tai Sun and Boys. - Jung Soo would know.
I danced with Ji Sun 25 years ago.
You were in Seo Tai Sun and Boys.
(They shocked the music industry.)
(The problematic group, Seo Tai Sun and Boys)
(Jung Soo was young back then.)
She is incredibly dynamic on the stage.
She wouldn't be able to sing so calmly...
since she is naturally cheerful.
We will take this moment...
to check out their specialties.
Doctor Fish says...
she can show...
a difficult b-boy move.
Let's check out Doctor Fish's b-boying skills.
Music, please.
Let's go.
(She hesitates as if she is shy.)
(Stretching)
(She shows off her flexibility.)
She is warming up.
Please give her a big hand. She is circling the stage.
(Her footwork is on a different level.)
(Flapping)
Why is this funny?
That's right. She will lift her legs.
She will lift her legs.
(Her freeze lasts 0.1 seconds.)
You saw that, right?
Are you done?
She didn't show us anything impressive.
- I knew. - Excuse me?
I knew it wasn't impressive.
She didn't think you would be impressed.
- It's a difficult dance move. - It was like kicking.
I understand it's difficult.
Even though I weigh 89kg, I can do that.
- Let's see it. - Are you sure about that?
- It's extremely difficult. - He says he can do it.
- Let's see it. - For goodness' sake.
- Let's see it. - Show us.
Play the music for Jung Soo.
He was a member of Seo Tai Sun and Boys.
Let's see Jung Soo's b-boy moves. Music, please.
(His short limbs put him at a disadvantage.)
He is warming up. That's right.
Raise your leg.
That's good, Jung Soo.
- This is ridiculous. - He is getting started.
(He shows a powerful dance move.)
Put your face on the floor and lift your legs.
There you go.
(Thud)
He did it.
- Please give him a big hand. - He did it.
- He did it. - Gosh, I hurt my shoulders.
- He did it. - Herbal Medicine Boy.
- Yes. - Can you show us a b-boy move?
(Hesitant)
My father told me...
- a respectable man doesn't dance. - I see.
- I will do my best. - You will give it a try.
- Yes. - All right.
(He disregards his father's saying and attempts to dance.)
(He looks like he will run.)
He is getting ready.
That's right.
(He suddenly does a backflip.)
My goodness.
(He is the master of dancing.)
(Would you pay attention to my dance?)
(After taking hurried steps,)
His father told him not to dance.
(he makes a Nike sign and self-destructs.)
He hit his own head with his foot.
His shoe came off. I saw an insole.
- There were many damages. - He hit his own head.
- That's right. - He hit his own head.
He took out his insoles.
He is b-boying.
(Sitting modestly)
Let's end it here.
(He finishes with a meditation.)
- He is very flexible. - He did a good job.
(The finale was perfect and dignified.)
- My goodness. - You took out your insoles.
- How did he hit his own head? - These are thin.
These are thin.
- He hit his own face. - These are thin insoles.
He seems like someone who is desperate to be on TV.
You are right.
He seems like someone who hasn't been on TV for long.
This time, Doctor Fish...
will break a plank with a kick.
She will break a plank with a kick.
(She carefully measures the distance.)
She measures the distance.
(She breaks the plank with a turn.)
(Wow!)
- She made a turn. - Try to guess her age.
She showed us a turning kick.
This time, Herbal Medicine Boy...
will show cudgel techniques with a broom.
He will show his skills.
How will Herbal Medicine Boy do?
He is sweeping the floor with a broom.
Show us cudgel techniques.
(He opens a new paradigm of cudgel techniques.)
He is doing it properly. He is balancing himself.
(He stands on one foot and balances himself.)
He stands on one foot and balances himself.
Here comes the next move.
(Flying away)
It almost hit me. Please go on.
(He calmly moves on with cudgel techniques.)
Stabbing.
(He has vigor of Shaolin Temple.)
That's right. Stab again.
That's impressive.
(Slipping)
(Every his specialty is lacking by two percent.)
(He meditates again.)
He always ends in a traditional way.
I think we should stop saying...
that he is a singer.
- You don't think he is a singer. - He isn't a singer.
- He can't be a singer. - He must be a junior comedian.
- Is he a junior comedian? - Yes.
That's why he is desperate to be on TV.
Now, I will announce...
the result of the first match...
of Round One.
Who will be the winner?
Expert Doctor Fish...
delivered a sense of longing with her husky voice.
Herbal Medicine Boy...
delivered aroma of deep sentimentality.
Who will be the winner of this match?
I will reveal the winner.
(Within her husky voice with androgynous charms...)
(lied tender emotions that touch people's hearts.)
(Doctor Fish has a healing voice that makes listeners happy.)
(He delivered piercing emotions with powerful vocalization.)
(With warm voice like the heat of a boiling pot,)
(Herbal Medicine Boy embraced the bitterness of love.)
Between Doctor Fish and Herbal Medicine Boy,
who will win...
and move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
The winner is...
(It's a moment they can't miss.)
(I held it wrong.)
- The winner is... - Who is the winner?
(The first match to open the door to the competition...)
(made the audience curious and anxious.)
It's a match between man and woman. Between Doctor Fish...
and Herbal Medicine Boy,
who will be the first one...
to move on to Round Two? The winner is...
(Herbal Medicine Boy won.)
Herbal Medicine Boy won.
(Herbal Medicine Boy's cure worked.)
(His bittersweet sentimentality brought in votes.)
(The panelists are especially surprised.)
- It's the opposite of our result. - I know.
That was so close.
Herbal Medicine Boy beat Doctor Fish...
with a final score of 58 to 41.
With a final score of 58 to 41, Herbal Medicine Boy became a winner.
(Congratulations.)
Opinion of the panelists differed from that of the audience.
Herbal Medicine Boy became a winner.
Please go back to your waiting room. Please give him a big hand.
The first one to move on to Round Two is...
Herbal Medicine Boy.
(Dazed)
My goal was to win a round.
My heart feels light. I feel like I am done.
I will let go of my expectations and do my best.
Who could Doctor Fish be?
We will reveal her identity...
with a solo performance prepared for Round Two.
Please give her a big hand.
(Her identity will be revealed in a solo performance.)
(Doctor Fish's first impression)
(She has a body of an idol singer or a model.)
(However, her voice contains years of experiences.)
(Her low-pitched voice is strong and stable.)
(Is she old enough to worry about dead skin cell?)
(Is she Kim Ji Sun, the icon of fertility?)
("Violet Fragrance" by Kang Susie)
What is this song? I hear the guitar.
("Violet Fragrance" by Kang Susie)
(Humming)
Her voice sounds familiar.
(Her husky voice sounds familiar.)
(Impressed)
She has talent.
(You are right.)
(Her version is different from the original.)
(It's the whisper of a charming lady.)
It's nice.
(What is happening?)
(Surprised)
(Her smooth and powerful energy...)
(makes panelists dance.)
(Who is she?)
(I figured out her identity.)
(The rhythm is trendy.)
(She stably sings.)
(Even though she sings at ease,)
(her delightful voice cheers people up.)
(Panelists are all excited.)
(With a dramatic reversal, she arouses a sense of excitement.)
Now, Doctor Fish, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(My gosh!)
- Is she a kid or an adult? - Who is she?
Come on. Reveal yourself.
- Who is she? - Who is she?
Please take off your mask and reveal your identity.
She is...
Hwang Bo, the leader of Chakra who debuted 18 years ago...
and was the original girl-crush.
(It was Hwang Bo!)
(It's been a long time.)
(Even though everyone knows who she is...)
(they didn't get a chance to think about her somehow.)
(She's embarrassed to see her best friend, Hwang Bo.)
Really?
(How come I didn't know that it was her?)
(It's great to see her on stage after a long time.)
(It feels so thrilled.)
(She's pretty.)
(She didn't lose her bright energy as a healthy beauty.)
(Since it's been a long time,)
(she seems a little shy.)
(However, everyone's excited with her unfading energy.)
(Even if she doesn't try hard,)
(She naturally lightens up the atmosphere with her charisma.)
(He's excited.)
(Hwang Bo is the best!)
(It was amazing Hwang Bo's energetic performance.)
(Everyone's thrilled.)
- You're great. - You're amazing.
- I was really surprised. - You're amazing.
She texted me that she's going to Singapore today...
- all of a sudden. - Really?
It was Hwang Bo. Say hi to our viewers.
Hi, everyone. It's Hwang Bo. Thank you.
(She was the leader of Chakra who debuted in 2000.)
(She gave off her exotic charm through "Resentment" and "The End".)
(Leading the group with her unrivaled sexy charisma,)
(she was the top idol star who swept all the New Artist Awards.)
Congratulations.
(She challenged for EDM after she went solo.)
(Hwang Bo topped the UK chart.)
(Topping the European charts, she developed a new field.)
(She's an all-around entertainer who was an ace in many...)
(variety shows with her sharp tongue and easy-going personality.)
(She's a charming original girl-crush, Hwang Bo.)
Gosh. Your eyelashes are about to fall off.
Hold on. Let me fix your eyelashes.
- Just take it off. - Are you sure?
- I think it will be fine. - Really?
- She's such an easy-going person. - Isn't it better you put them on?
Okay then. Let me put them on.
- I feel so betrayed. - Go on.
She started saying this a month ago...
that she'll be in Singapore from today until Wednesday.
She sent me a picture of a glass of wine this morning...
saying, "This is my morning wine at the airport."
I told her to have a safe trip and let's go together next time,
and there she is.
It's been a long time since you debuted as Chakra.
- Indeed. - It's been 18 years.
- Yes. It's been 17 to 18 years. - Right?
Time has gone by, and you're here in King of Mask Singer.
I heard that you were more scared...
to hear to come out on our show than to get married.
There are so many talented people who are good at singing...
so I didn't really want to come out since I'm not an amazing singer.
However, every person I met told me to come out on this show...
and I felt pretty burdened about it more than my marriage.
- People asked for it too much. - Yes.
I guess many people wanted to hear...
you sing properly on the stage.
You didn't get a lot of chance to sing when you were in Chakra.
- We lip-synced most of the time. - Right.
We didn't have many chances to sing properly on the stage.
Before I become a singer, I used to hear and sing songs a lot.
However, even if I became a singer,
I only enjoyed listening to music...
- and started to hate singing songs. - Right.
I was drifting apart from music. It was pretty tough.
- It made you feel more responsible. - Right.
I thought it was only your personality that is boyish...
but you also have a boyish voice.
- She has a baritone voice. - Yes. It's very attractive.
You said that you rather like...
to hear songs than to sing songs.
However, since you were a singer anyway,
I could feel that professionalism from the first line.
I guess many of the panelists felt the same way...
and voted for you.
- Her voice is that attractive. - That's right.
Hwang Bo is loved by many celebrity colleagues...
which means she still has many chances in this field.
I totally agree. I hope to see you a lot more on TV...
and I'm sure your fans will be waiting for you.
- I got it. Thank you. - I see.
Despite her fallen eyelashes,
- she sang hard for you guys. - I feel so hot.
Overcoming her fear towards singing,
she sang with all her heart for us.
Please give her a big hand.
- Go, Hwang Bo. - Thank you.
(We look forward to your future performance.)
It's time to go home. Bye.
I was lucky to become a celebrity...
and lived my life well until today.
Even though I'm not that ambitious,
there are some people who still want to see me...
and I feel very thankful about it.
I hope you always support me...
whatever I do and wherever I am.
(She's embarrassed.)
As a result of Round One, Herbal Medicine Boy defeated Hwang Bo...
and moves on to Round Two.
It's the second match of Round One.
She dreams of world peace...
with her intelligent and beautiful voice.
It's Miss Korea 2017 Azalea.
(She walks the hallway elegantly.)
It's Miss Korea 2017 Azalea.
(It's a beautiful night.)
(She's pretty.)
- Isn't she a real Miss Korea? - I can see her hair.
Competing Azalea,
she sings with a refreshing voice...
which makes it feel like spring.
It's I'm Forsythia.
(It's spring time.)
Please enjoy my song which feel like spring.
(She's fresh and elegant.)
(She's beautiful too.)
- She's pretty. - She's slim.
She's gorgeous.
(They look gorgeous from the beginning.)
I love it.
(Their appearances draw admiration.)
I love it too.
Azalea is pretty tall. She's tall.
- Is she tall? - Look at her waist.
Her waist seems like 20 inches.
It's unbelievable.
I can't wait to find out who they are.
(Spring came along with Azalea and Forsythia.)
(They compete as spring flowers.)
(Everyone's fascinated by their beauty.)
(King of Mask Singer is too excited for spring.)
(Will they be able to show beautiful duet performance...)
(just like their beautiful appearances?)
("Beautiful Rivers and Mountains" by Lee Sun Hee)
- My goodness. - What was it?
(Forsythia shows her ad-lib unexpectedly.)
(Azalea's good at it, too.)
(Her powerful introduction heats up the atmosphere.)
(They're unbelievable.)
(She suddenly sounds elegant.)
(She's very skillful.)
(She sounds soft, yet powerful.)
(She has a powerful voice.)
(She's amazed.)
(They seem relaxed and skillful like professionals.)
(She sings sonorously with her deep voice.)
(They're singing a hopeful harmony as one.)
(You're doing well.)
(As if a cloud is swaying in a breeze,)
(her voice is delicate and shy.)
(Like the scorching sun, her cry burns with passion.)
(Amazed)
(Their beautiful harmony is strong yet delicate.)
(My goodness)
(They're dreaming of "Beautiful Rivers and Mountains".)
(The charismatic Azalea)
(Forsythia is fighting back with her skillful singing.)
(Their different energies are coming together...)
(for a blazing belting.)
(This powerful stage is leaving everyone speechless.)
(Awesome)
(Azalea is singing with her whole body.)
(Beautiful rivers and mountains)
(I love it.)
(Her voice is smooth, yet strong.)
(Azalea's powerful voice is dominating.)
(This is amazing.)
(Things are getting more heated.)
(They continue to show off their charisma.)
(Their finishing ad-libs are even more powerful.)
(The studio is drenched in their cheerful energy.)
(This "Beautiful Rivers and Mountains" is full of energy.)
(They are so cool.)
(Unbelievable)
(Cheering)
Who are they?
It's hard to find a match like these two.
- What is this? - This...
- I can't choose one. - It's too hard.
They're really good.
(Gu Ra agrees that it was great.)
The second match of Round One has finished.
It's hard to say one is better than the other...
in this match.
Jang Hyuk, you look confused.
Is it hard to analyze? How was it?
First of all,
I've heard many singers sing...
"Beautiful Rivers and Mountains" before.
However, they were able to sing this song so emotionally.
I think these two are both really amazing.
Azalea sang with her whole body.
- She sang with her body? - Yes.
In the music, you can feel her movements,
and even her soul. Everything is embodied in her song.
Azalea gave off a lot of energy and power while singing.
On the other hand, Forsythia seems frail...
but there is a stronger energy within her.
She waivers, but never breaks. She's flexible.
That's her style of music.
There's no point in guessing if they're singers or not.
- They're singers for sure. - Are they?
I think Azalea is a bit older.
Forsythia is a bit younger.
Do you think Azalea is older?
- She's older than Forsythia? - Yes. Forsythia is younger.
- I think most will think that way. - Yes, Gu Ra.
Looking at her gestures and singing style,
she's probably a singer from the 1980s.
- Is she a 1980s person? - Yes.
I agree. She looks like...
- she has 20 years of experience. - Yes, from the 1980s.
- That's right. - From the 1980s.
In my opinion,
she's at least in her mid-30s to early 40s.
That's my guess.
She's a little younger.
- Mid-20s? - Is she in her 20s?
I think Azalea probably graduated university...
in the year Forsythia was born.
- You think it was in the same year? - Yes.
Let's say she graduated in 1992, then Forsythia was born then too.
That's my guess.
I think they will have a big age gap.
I think if the two of them used the same waiting room,
it must feel uncomfortable.
Why is that?
- Azalea looks tough. - Does she?
She didn't do anything, but I just have a feeling.
- She makes you feel weak. - I get a feeling...
she's someone like Maya...
or a thin Kim Hyun Sook.
- A thin Kim Hyun Sook. - Yes, something like that.
What I was really surprised is...
Azalea looked powerful just from looking at her.
However, her performance was powerful beyond my imagination.
It's energetic enough to help fainted cows get up.
(Get up!)
We got her cheerful energy.
That's how it felt.
On the other hand, Forsythia...
looks very fragile like IU.
She's slender and small.
- She looks fragile. - Yes.
However, she sang with so much energy...
that one starts to wonder if it's really her singing...
with that tiny body.
I was really surprised.
I'm not sure if I should say this,
but I don't think she'd bleed even if we cut her.
She looks like a superintendent.
She's someone who has full control of her life.
- Someone strict? - Yes.
They have such different charms.
It's as if we're in a plaza and we see...
a supporter of Hilary and a supporter of Trump.
(Let's talk about hope)
It'll be hard for them to get along.
That's what I want to say.
Great. What does our singer-songwriter think?
Forsythia's gestures...
are suited for television.
- For television? - Yes.
She doesn't overdo it, and they're meant for close-ups.
Meanwhile, Azalea's gestures...
- are suited for events. - Events?
Yes. She goes up and down and she dances.
It's for events and performances.
- She has to control the audience. - Yes.
For me, Azalea...
feels like the ending of "Open Concert".
- The last one? The ending song? - Yes.
As for me,
when I heard her voice...
- I thought she might be Jung Su Ra. - Jung Su Ra?
- That's what I thought. - She does endings a lot.
Yes. She's using her energy...
without any hesitation.
That means she has a lot in store to show us.
She has enough energy left.
- She didn't show us everything? - No.
Great. Now, we'll listen to...
their real voices for a moment.
Azalea is first.
It's Park Ji Yoon.
Let us hear Park Ji Yoon in "Adult Ceremony".
(My dear, what are you waiting for?)
(Dancing)
(I'm right in front of you)
That's it.
(What was that?)
She's not a singer.
Look at her gestures.
I have no idea.
I think she's a comedienne.
This time, she will...
start from turning on the engine to speeding a motorcycle.
Let us hear your motorcycle sound.
(Motorcycle sounds)
(Firing up)
(Grinding)
(I'm dying.)
(Vroom)
(Zooming)
That's it.
She turned on the engine then sped away.
(She's tough in everything she does.)
Even her posture...
- was good. - I think there's someone...
that laughs a lot around her.
- Someone around her? - Yes.
Someone that is generous with compliments.
I think someone is complimenting her a lot.
Usually, something like this shouldn't be shared with the world.
What's important is, you got to hear her real voice.
This time, we'll hear Forsythia's...
real voice.
She will sing us a children's song...
in five different languages.
Please sing the children's song.
(Children's song in 5 languages)
It's "Three Bears".
(This song...)
In five languages.
(How will her "Three Bears" sound?)
(There are 3 bears in 1 house)
(Father bear, mother bear, baby bear)
(Father bear is fat)
(Mother bear, she's so in shape)
(Baby bear is so very cute)
(Shrug, shrug)
(Great job!)
That's all.
(She's really good.)
- That was really five languages. - That's right.
What were the languages.
- The last part was in Spanish. - I see.
It seems like she's good at languages.
I hear you're studying German.
She is going to sing "Forsythia" in German.
Please start to sing the children's song in German.
("Forsythia" in German version)
(It sounds like German but it's not.)
(It's as if she were swearing.)
Okay.
(She is incredible.)
This is unbelievable.
- Since she's wearing a mask, - How did she come up with it?
she became brave...
to show many specialties.
Don't you think she is a member of Lovelyz?
An opinion that she could be an idol member...
- When there are idol stars... - came up now...
among the panelists, we rely on them a lot.
But the idol stars today...
can't guess anything at all.
I kind of agree.
I think Ha Ni has something to tell us about them.
- About Forsythia, - Forsythia.
most people think she is an idol star.
But there are many young female solo artists...
who can sing very well.
Rather than a member of a group,
- you think she's a solo artist. - And there's one thing I'm sure of.
I think she is a very young kid.
- You think she is very young. - Yes.
- And that she is a solo artist. - Right.
Okay now, it's time...
to watch their dances.
Azalea will show you...
a break dance with her fingers.
She'll show a break dance with her fingers...
- It'll be fun. - to Michael Jackson's music.
Music, please.
(A break dance with fingers)
(She shakes her hand.)
(It reminds us of Michael Jackson's dance.)
Look at her thumb.
That's amazing.
There you go.
(Her finger moves are stunning.)
She was born with a special thumb.
I guarantee she is older than me.
Goodness.
(It's just like Michael Jackson.)
Her fingers move so freely.
(She can even spin the finger.)
That thumb is marvelous.
This is it.
(She gets a standing ovation.)
Did you see that?
Judging from that, she looks like a comedienne.
Lastly, I'd like to hear the opinions of the minority.
About Forsythia,
I got a hint when she sang...
in five languages.
There is a singer whose father is a diplomat...
and who can speak five languages...
because she lived in many countries.
It's Lisa who sang "Love Letter".
(Lisa has a clear...)
(and soft voice tone.)
- I think she is Lisa. - Okay.
Lisa is not frivolous like that.
It's been a while,
she might have become frivolous.
- It's a minority opinion. - Sure.
Now,
I'll announce the result of the second match...
of Round One.
Between Azalea...
and...
Forsythia,
which flower bloom in your hearts?
I'll now announce...
the winner of this match.
(Azalea spreads her cheerful energy and power.)
(She has a powerful voice that carries her emotions.)
(Forsythia is gentle yet powerful.)
(And she has a voice with great emotions as well.)
(As if they are picturing beautiful scenery,)
(the two spring flowers make a sweet harmony.)
Between Azalea and Forsythia,
who is the winner...
who will move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
I don't want either of them to lose.
I think Azalea would win.
(Is it Azalea with a powerful voice...)
(or Forsythia with an emotional voice?)
(Who will survive...)
(and bloom in our hearts in the war of the flowers?)
Who is the winner...
of the war of the flowers?
Please show us the winner.
Azalea won the match.
(Azalea blooms.)
It's Azalea.
(They feel bad for Forsythia.)
(It was a fierce war between the flowers.)
The winner is Azalea.
(57 votes versus 42 votes)
She defeated Forsythia...
57 to 42...
and will move on to Round Two.
Please go back to your waiting room. Please give her a big hand.
(Forsythia's identity will be revealed.)
Azalea wins the match...
and moves on to Round Two.
(She returns modestly like a Miss Korea.)
Thank you. It's a beautiful night.
Please also look forward to Round Two.
Who is Forsythia?
As many people expected,
is she really a member of an idol group?
Or is she a solo artist?
Her identity will be revealed...
while she sings her solo song.
Please give her a round of applause.
(Her identity will be revealed soon.)
(She is fragile yet powerful.)
(She is definitely a professional singer.)
(Is she a young solo artist?)
(Isn't she a member of Lovelyz?)
(It sounds like German but it's not.)
(It's as if she were swearing.)
(I can't believe her.)
(Is she Lisa?)
(Who are you, Forsythia?)
("One Fine Spring Day" by Kim Yun A)
It's Kim Yun A's song.
I think she'll be great.
(She is a great singer.)
(It's an elegant and soft voice.)
(She conveys fragile and sorrowful emotions.)
(Her soulful voice moves peoples' hearts.)
(Their hearts flutter.)
(Spring days are just passing by)
(He is sad because he chose Forsythia.)
(She loads the feelings of spring in her voice...)
(and blows spring breeze in people's hearts.)
(Spring comes again)
(Flowers keep blooming And withering)
(It's a beautiful yet sad story of spring.)
(Who are you? You are full of spring vibes.)
Now,
please take off your mask...
and show your face, Forsythia.
(They cheer.)
(They applaud.)
(Who is it?)
Who is it? What's the matter?
She is...
(Who is Forsythia?)
Who are you?
Please take off your mask...
and show your face, Forsythia.
She is...
J-Min, a country rock musician...
who debuted 11 years ago.
She is J-Min.
Who?
- He said J-Min. - J-Min?
(Nice to meet you.)
J-Min?
(She debuted with "Rolling Apple" in Japan in 2007.)
(Her vocal belting is refreshing...)
(and she has her own color in her voice.)
(She is a rare country rock musician...)
(She keeps on pioneering unfamiliar genres.)
(She also plays in musicals like "The Three Musketeers".)
(J-Min is a global and powerful vocalist.)
(Hello. I'm a country rock singer...)
(who's been singing for 11 years. And my name is J-Min.)
(He stares at her.)
(I guess there are many people who don't know me.)
(Her mom is Choi Hae Young, the singer.)
(Today...)
(would you listen to my song?)
(With a soft and clear voice...)
(she makes a flower bloom in people's hearts.)
(In her slender body,)
(the powerful energy is hidden.)
(He is amazed.)
(She is the best.)
(Her song is full of sweetness.)
(She is awesome.)
(Her sophisticated and sorrowful emotions...)
(spread like the fragrance of spring.)
(J-Min put her sad feelings into the song, "One Fine Spring Day".)
- I feel sorry. - Thank you.
(It reminds us of distant memories.)
(The telescope unit is out.)
What do I do? She's too good to miss.
- It's good. - It's so good.
I picked number two.
She was J-Min. Please say hi to the viewers.
Hello, everyone. I'm a singer, J-Min.
She's doing folk rock which is an unfamiliar genre in Korea.
It seems she first debuted in Japan.
As the range of music genres in Japan is wider that in Korea,
so I happened to debut there first.
There are many artists doing rock music...
such as modern rock, country rock, and folk rock in Korea nowadays too.
I think I'll be able to release my albums in Korea too.
- What I'm curious about is... - Yes.
- You were trained with Boa before. - That's right.
I wonder the reason why you chose to do...
folk rock and country rock at such a young age.
I joined the agency to sing, but as I kept practicing...
only dance routines, I found out that it didn't suit me.
I got a guitar by chance then.
I felt so great singing while playing the guitar.
- I did. - Your mother sang...
the song, "Love Like Water", didn't she?
(Choi Hae Young debuted in 1984 with the song, "That's Life".)
(She broke onto the music scene with her pretty face.)
(She became an idol among teens right after.)
That's love like water
That I couldn't attain
- Babies are happy when they are fed - That's right.
That one's popular too.
"Love Like Water" is my favorite too.
- Your mother is pretty. - You can't help but to tear up.
- You resemble her a bit. - She does.
- She's a beauty. - She was boyish and pretty...
with her bobbed hair then.
- She was so beautiful. - She was.
The three of them look like middle-aged men...
sitting in a pavilion talking about themselves very loudly.
The sorrowful love I couldn't attain
- She's the daughter. - I love it.
Yoon Seok?
- I'm a fan of rock music. - Yes.
As far as I know, as for folk rock, I don't remember any artists...
who did the genre after Jang Pil Soon.
(With warm melody and lyrics,)
(folk music was loved by many in the past.)
(Folk music isn't as popular as it was before nowadays.)
(We're glad to see a young artist sticking to a rare music genre.)
I hope many artists who are as talented as J-Min sing folk rock...
and play an important role in popularizing it.
- Thank you. I'll try my best. - Yes, please.
I think more people will expect to see more of you from today.
It was a singer in her 20s, J-Min,
who's keeping Korean folk rock music alive.
Please give her a big around of applause again.
Thank you.
(We wish you could continue your career as a musician.)
Seong Ju told me to stay as a young folk rock singer...
continuing the tradition of folk rock music.
I felt so grateful and I really want to accomplish that.
I thought I should work harder as a singer.
Please look forward to my future activities too.
Miss Korea 2017 Azalea beat J-Min...
and moved on to Round Two.
Right after this show ends, the online mobile survey...
on this week's masked singers by netizens will proceed.
We'd like to ask for your participation.
The duet song match of Group Three...
in Round One begins now.
The 3rd match in Round 1.
She skillfully controls her voice. The acrobat who plays with rhythm.
It's Circus Girl Juggling Voice.
Are you ready for the circus-like performance?
(Twirling)
(Welcome)
Circus Girl Juggling Voice?
It means she can sing very well.
Here comes her counterpart.
How much should I pay to become King of Mask Singer?
Unlimited music service that's provided whenever you ask.
He'll treat everyone if he wins. Street Food Tent!
(Give me King of Mask Singer for one person.)
We're dating after drinking this, okay?
After drinking this,
I'll become King of Mask Singer.
(Bottoms up!)
(I'll treat you if I become King of Mask Singer.)
The way he walks tells me he's a middle-aged man.
He looks like Bae Ki Sung.
He really looks like Bae Ki Sung.
Why are they standing close to each other?
- They're standing very close. - They really are.
(The two are unusually standing close to each other.)
(People are getting more curious about the reason.)
(How will their duet performance turn out?)
("Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin)
- Look. - What's that?
- My goodness. - What's that?
- Look. - Gosh, it's unbelievable.
(The dancers appear on stage and surprise everyone.)
(Welcome)
(The imposing girls make impressive appearances.)
(What's going on?)
It's unbelievable.
It's a festival. I'm so excited.
(It's a festival!)
(His deep and sonorous voice has them focus on his performance.)
(His Latin pronunciation is natural and fluent.)
(Exciting)
(A very clear voice like a glass bead)
(Her charming voice feasts our ears.)
(His voice is as cozy as the wind blowing from South America.)
(It's scorching hot as the sun in South America.)
(The sun and wind have met.)
(The two different voices create strong chemical action.)
(It's the scorching heat that blows away the cold.)
(Everyone dances.)
(They're into the performance.)
(Circus Girl has sensual rhythmical moves.)
(Her sexy voice tone draws us in.)
(The cozy feelings soak into our hearts.)
(His tough and masculine voice)
(It's an fatal encounter between a clear and rough voice.)
(Let's jump into the heat of South America.)
(The excitement lets the laziness on Sunday night.)
(You're the best!)
(A powerful harmony)
(It's an exciting festival that you can't take your eyes off.)
(You're the best!)
(It was an exciting performance that washes away all the stress.)
- It was amazing. - Bravo!
(He spaces out.)
(It still lingers in their hearts.)
What was that? It's like I hit a jackpot.
- Please don't go in there. - Why are they going in there?
Don't go.
Watch the mask singers, Jung Soo.
I can't remember the song.
My eyes were caught by them.
The duet song match of Group 3 in Round 1 has just finished.
It was a cheerful song.
She danced the samba to Ricky Martin's song.
All the panelists stood up...
and enjoyed it together.
This is what I've always asked...
the staff for.
- Really? - Yes.
I told them we'd need spectacular performances like this.
That's exactly what I've been telling them.
- I see. - They now listen to me.
They are trying something different.
I bet the rookie panelists here...
must have drawn their eyes...
on the dancers.
But I remained steady.
I only focused on...
- watching their every move. - I see.
Were there six dancers?
- People who danced the samba? - Yes.
- There were only four. - Is that so?
You didn't watch them.
Those under age 30 would think...
Street Food Tent is a foreigner.
They might feel that way.
He means Circus Girl.
- I don't get it. - Oh, it's Circus Girl.
- No, it's Street Food Tent. - Street Food Tent?
- What? - Are you sure?
You were watching the dancers, weren't you?
(As the dancers appear on stage,)
(his eyes are moving nervously.)
(Corners of his mouth turn up at the edges.)
(He fixes his eyes on them.)
(He looks happy.)
(He falls into a trance.)
It's obvious Street Food Tent is Korean.
- I saw him watch the dancers. - I saw that too.
- I'm just saying... - What is he talking about?
those under 30 years old would think...
he's a foreigner because of his pronunciation.
- But that's not true. - It's not?
Anyone over 40 would know...
who he is.
I get the sense that they would.
(Who is he?)
Are you saying Street Food Tent is more famous than Circus Girl?
He is famous among those over 40.
I don't think those under 30 would know him though.
I'm in my 20s,
and I recognized Circus Girl's voice as soon as I heard it.
- You did? - That's probably why...
Are you sure?
- You recognized right away? - I do.
Those over 40 recognized Street Food Tent...
- immediately. - That's right.
And those under 30 recognized...
- Circus Girl's voice? - That's right.
I'm in my 30s, so I didn't recognize any of them.
I wonder what your opinion on their musical talents is.
Jang Hyuk, what do you think?
Circus Girl sounds like...
as if she has cheekbones...
that are different from Koreans.
The structure of the bones?
She doesn't sound like Asian.
It sounded like...
she has a Westerner's mouth.
Are you saying she's not Korean?
Right. She may not be Korean.
Her voice burst through her head.
She uses her head voice.
That's my guess.
I'd like to give weight to Jang Hyuk's opinion.
People from Busan are good...
at singing opera of Italy.
- Why is that? - That's because...
Busan dialect has a very strong accent.
Jang Hyuk just said she makes a sound from her cheekbones.
The sound is positioned in the forward direction.
It sounds like this.
(He gives a demonstration.)
It is positioned in the forward direction.
It makes her pronunciation clear.
He's right. People from Busan sound like this.
She's right.
The accent is on the first syllable.
- That's good. - It sounds great.
- Did you eat? - She's right.
That's Gyeongsang Province dialect.
- Right. - That's why...
she has a clear pronunciation.
So I guess she speaks a foreign language well...
- or she's from Busan. - I see.
Meanwhile, I think I know...
who Street Food Tent is.
I saw him on TV when I was young.
- When you were young? - Yes.
He has a very unique vibrato and voice...
that's different from others'.
You just can't forget...
his voice over time.
It's like the first time I ate Pyongyang naengmyeon.
It's rather bland and mild,
but once you get to like the taste,
you can never forget it.
His voice is like rich and thick broth.
- I enjoyed his performance a lot. - I see.
When I discussed their identity with Kai,
I mentioned the same person for Street Food Tent.
So I'm sure Circus Girl is...
someone who lived abroad for a long time...
or a foreigner.
Like the Philippines or something.
She has a strong accent.
The part "Livin la vida loca". She sounded like this.
I think I heard the accent...
when I was in the Philippines.
I met a man there, and he said this.
He was like this.
I can't forget the accent.
And she just sang like this.
It's so similar.
Can you do it again?
(Pretending to speak Filipino)
He sounds like this.
It was very impressive.
I'm sure she's from those countries.
She's from a Southeast Asian country.
(Speaking fake Filipino)
It feels like this.
Ha Ni, what do you think?
I think Circus Girl is...
an idol singer who studied abroad.
- I was thinking that way. - You were.
Then Eun Kwang told me who she is.
- He did? - Yes.
- Does he know her? - And I agree with him.
You do?
Can you tell me the initials of her name?
Instead of the initials,
- I'd say she has a slim waist. - That's right.
- She's famous for a slender waist. - She is.
Really? Is she Kim Mi Youn?
Those over 40 would know who she is.
- We remember her. - Is she Kim Mi Youn?
There are differences...
in iconic figures according to each generation
If you talk about a chin,
young people these days would think of me.
But when I was young, people thought of Kim Myung Deok.
It goes the same to him. When we talked about a goat,
we thought of him back then.
But they don't even know who he is.
They don't understand why we call him a goat.
Does he sell black goats?
Just stay quiet.
Don't pretend to be young.
People over 40 call him...
a goat.
Speak over the microphone.
Use your microphone.
I'm sorry. I'm a bit impetuous.
He was like Sung Si Kyung back then.
- Don't you think so? - I agree.
He was like Sung Si Kyung.
Okay. They will now show their specialties.
Circus Girl.
She will show the cheesy cheerleading dance...
from the movie, "Bring It On".
She will show the dance moves.
Music, please.
(Cheesy cheerleading dance)
It's cheesy.
(She looks cheerful.)
(Let's do this.)
(Have you seen a dance move like this before?)
(They like it.)
(Dancing)
(Here comes the power from my slender waist.)
(Dancing)
That's it. It was the cheerleading dance.
It doesn't seem like cheesy cheerleading dance.
She just said so.
In the movie "Bring It On",
there's a character who dances just like this.
I think she imitated the character.
But Circus Girl is too lovely...
to look like her.
I see.
Okay.
It's Street Food Tent's turn. He was like Sung Si Kyung.
They say he was gentle and respectable.
But his specialty is...
something about soda.
What is he doing with soda?
What are you going to do with it?
What's your specialty?
(Swinging his arm around)
- Will you swing a bottle of soda? - He's old.
It means he's old.
I'm sure.
The bottle is open.
(He pours soda into a cup.)
I don't think this is his specialty.
Don't let it slip through your fingers.
He's swinging his arm.
(Swinging backward)
(Swinging forward)
So what?
(See? The soda stays inside.)
What's next?
(Take this.)
(Spinning)
(He spins it again.)
(The soda is ready with added flavor.)
That's his specialty.
- I see. - That's it.
He can spin...
a soda bottle without spilling a drop.
You should have stopped him.
He said...
it was his specialty.
It's what only bartenders can do.
You don't seem to be impressed.
So they will show their other specialties.
He says he can levitate bread.
- Bread? - Levitate bread?
- Can he really do that? - Here's the bread.
(Is it true that he can levitate bread?)
(He puts a loaf of bread in his hand.)
It's bread.
(Can he levitate it?)
He will levitate the bread.
(It's floating.)
(Floating)
What was that?
It's floating. It really is.
(He succeeded it.)
- The bread is levitating. - How is it possible?
(I found the secret.)
- I knew it. - Show us one more time.
Please do it again.
They like it. Do it again.
Show us again. Do it.
(He tries it again.)
He almost dropped it.
You almost dropped it.
It was floating.
- I'm sorry, but... - Please hold the microphone.
only the older men all know...
the secret of his magic.
They know how to do it.
You poked your finger into the bread, didn't you?
- I bet he did. - He poked his thumb into it.
They used to do it a lot in the past.
We did it because we didn't have anything to play with back then.
(There was no TV or game machines.)
(Children spent a whole day playing a game of slap-match.)
(They sometimes drove a hoop...)
(or levitated bread.)
I did it using an egg bun.
- With the egg bun... - We did it a lot with egg buns.
He'd eventually bite his finger.
That's right.
I'll try.
(Seong Ju will try the magic as well.)
You're getting old. You want to do it too, don't you?
- It's been a while for me. - Don't be greedy.
(Excited)
(It's floating.)
(Giggling)
He's not very good at it.
That's it.
(The floating bread is a success.)
Great. Now, I will announce...
the result of the third match...
of Round One.
Within the cheerful rhythm,
Circus Girl showed us an exotic performance.
Meanwhile, Street Food Tent showed off his charms.
Which contestant...
did the panelist fall in love with?
We'll reveal it now!
(She has a good pronunciation and a clear voice.)
(Circus Girl was bouncing to the rhythm.)
(His strong voice is full of character.)
(Street Food Tent is full of cheerful energy.)
(Who is the winner...)
(who filled the stage with exciting rhythm?)
(Circus Girl versus Street Food Tent)
Who is the second winner...
who will move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
(It's a neck-and-neck battle.)
(Anticipating)
(Who do you think it will be?)
They must be nervous.
(What will be the result?)
It's a female singer and a male singer.
It's was a well-matched battle.
Whom did the panelist choose?
We'll find out now!
Who is the winner?
Who is it?
Circus Girl won.
(Circus Girl is going to Round Two.)
(Her supporters are cheering.)
(Street Food Tent supporters are sad.)
Yes, yes.
It's Circus Girl.
(Congratulations)
It's 58 versus 41.
58 to 41.
Please go back to your waiting room.
Please give her a round of applause.
(Street Food Tent's identity will be revealed soon!)
What do I do?
(I'm so excited.)
I was so nervous.
Thank you, everyone. I'll give my best.
Circus Girl is going to Round Two.
It's a voice...
everyone should know if they're over 40.
Is he really the one we think he is?
If not, will he be someone we don't expect?
We will reveal his identity...
with a solo performance he prepared. Please cheer him on.
(He has great pronunciation and key.)
(It's a familiar voice.)
(Anyone would know him if you're over 40.)
(This person specializes in Latin songs.)
(He's known for his goat-like sounds.)
(Kai saw him on television when he was young.)
(His voice is unforgettable over time.)
(Who is Street Food Tent that was so popular?)
("Woman Outside Window" by Cho Yong Pil)
"Woman Outside Window"?
("Woman Outside Window" by Cho Yong Pil)
It's "Woman Outside Window".
("Woman Outside Window" by Cho Yong Pil)
(Gosh)
(His delicate sensibility echoes with sorrow.)
It's so good.
(Moved)
(It sounds like a serene soliloquy.)
I feel so warm.
(It's such a warm voice.)
(I'm falling in.)
(Who said love is beautiful?)
(It's so good.)
(He's expressing surpassed feelings.)
(His skillful singing rings our hearts.)
(The feelings are contained inside.)
(You can tell he's mature. Who could Street Food Tent be?)
Now,
Street Food Tent, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(My goodness!)
He's so cool.
He's putting on glasses.
(Did everyone guess correctly?)
This person...
debuted 34 years ago.
It's the singer of "Ice Cream Love", Im Byung Soo.
(We knew it! It's Im Byung Soo.)
- Do you recognize him now? - Yes.
(Welcome!)
(Nice to meet you.)
(Smiling)
(You can feel anguish in his vibrato.)
(His singing style is charming, and his emotions are rich.)
(His emotions are straightforward in his sorrowful cry.)
(Byung Soo's voice expresses...)
(delicate and complicated feelings.)
(All they can do is admire him.)
(Thank you.)
(Im Byung Soo's "Woman Outside Window"...)
(clears our hearts.)
(He's amazing.)
(You're cool.)
Amazing.
That last part...
He's really cool.
Please give me an ice cream
Please greet everyone.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
(Singer Im Byung Soo sang "Ice Cream Love".)
(He debuted in 1984 with "Promise".)
(He's known for his goat-like singing style.)
(He won a new singer award...)
(at the 10th MBC Singer Singing Contest.)
("Love Is Beautiful", "I'm Dizzy", and more)
(He has so many famous songs.)
(He was as popular as an idol star.)
(He even shot a commercial with Kim Hye Soo.)
(He sang of love between Korea and Bolivia.)
(He will forever be our goat singer.)
Did you live in South America?
Yes. I lived there for 15 years.
- I lived in Bolivia. - Bolivia?
Yes.
You've been in Korea for over 30 years now,
but you look like you landed yesterday.
- I agree. - During a shoot,
I went to Bolivia for footages.
Some people thought that I lived there.
Just to clear that up, I live in Korea.
With the mask on,
your signature vibrato didn't sound so strong...
as it did back in the days.
- Right? - Did you do it more then?
No. Back then,
I didn't know I had a vibrato.
After I got the nickname as a goat,
I noticed my vibrato.
- You didn't know? - No.
Seong Ju, there's something I really want to hear.
He sang "Ice Cream Love"...
in Latin many times.
- Really? - Yes, that's right.
- Could you sing for us? - "Ice Cream Love".
(It's like a storm)
(It doesn't matter where it sweeps by)
(Our love)
(Is bigger than waves)
(It's this song!)
(We know it too.)
(We can flow with the boat, we won't sink)
(It's the best.)
(Laughing)
This song is so well-known.
- I sang along. - We both sang along.
- You know the song, don't you? - Yes.
I feel terrible for not recognizing him.
I'm thankful and apologetic for his performance.
Thank you.
They're so much younger.
We hope you'll get a lot more love from now on.
His voice is something no one can copy.
He has such a charming tone.
Please give Im Byung Soo...
- another round of applause. - Thank you.
Good luck, Im Byung Soo!
(Please visit more often.)
(Good luck, Byung Soo!)
It was a lot of fun.
It wasn't about winning or losing.
I was just worried about making a mistake.
I didn't make any mistakes, so I'm proud of myself.
I received a lot of encouragement.
Also,
I haven't decided whether I should open a snack cart three years later.
No, forget it.
I'm going to sing many good songs.
I'd appreciate your love for me. I love you.
Circus Girl Juggling Voice beat Im Byung Soo...
and moved on to Round Two.
The last match of Round One.
The baseball is rolling.
The bobbling closing pitcher on the stage.
The Straight Shooter Baseball Girl.
(She's ready for the powerful swing that will surprise the audience.)
I'll hit a home run to the Final Match with my song.
(She appeared with an ambitious plan.)
(She's cute.)
She's so cute.
She's a straight shooter.
She has some kind of charisma.
She looks like she'll do great.
The one who matches her is...
The bouncing rhythm and tunes are in my hands.
The Genius of Songs, Ping Pong Kim.
(I'll show you how to smash.)
I'll show you my charm that bounces like a ping-pong ball.
(He looks relaxed.)
(You look great.)
- His nickname is a genius of songs. - He must be confident.
- A genius of songs? - He's very thick skinned.
- Indeed. - He is.
It's a match between two kinds of the ball game.
(You can feel the heavy atmosphere.)
(No one can expect how the atmosphere will move.)
(Only one person can move on to Round Two.)
(What kind of performance will they show to attract the panelists?)
(This song sounds familiar.)
("I'm Loneliness and You're Longing" by Park Young Mi)
(Goodness!)
(Her lyrical voice purifies your heart from the first verse.)
(Who is she? I think I've heard her voice.)
(Goodness!)
(His heavy voice has a power that gently moves you.)
I like his voice.
(Their harmony mixes softly.)
(It seems that they are singing the same emotion.)
(They can't do anything to their lovers who seem to be distant.)
(The resonance of her pure voice makes you lost in memories.)
(It's so good.)
(His voice fully expresses the weight of loneliness.)
(Their sweet harmony unfalteringly conveys their emotion.)
They did great.
(A man and a woman expressed their emotion frankly and calmly.)
(What shall I do?)
(Their echoes fill every space.)
(The sweet supporting voice...)
(and the low notes that goes deep down.)
(They are good.)
(The harmony between high notes and low notes are getting powerful.)
(It's amazing.)
(The girl's voice purely resonates.)
(His mature vibration goes forward strongly.)
(His powerful voice rules over the stage.)
(His voice contains a longing for his lover.)
(The male panelists are immersed in their sentiments.)
(Their performance reminds us a memory in our hearts.)
(They are so good.)
("I'm Loneliness and You're Longing" showed their warm chemistry.)
(You are so good.)
My goodness.
Their voices are so beautiful and nice.
They are like a high school couple.
I have no idea.
It's too difficult.
The last performance of Round One is over.
Young Seok, what do you think?
Baseball Girl's voice is not splendid,
but I felt like I was eating food that has five essential nutrients.
I felt like I was rich.
- It's clean. - It's clean.
It felt like a vegetable. I like it.
He felt her voice was like a vegetable.
I think Ping Ping Kim was watching out for his counterpart.
He hasn't given his smashing yet.
He gave and received the ball.
Once he gives smashing and adds some spin,
his counterpart won't be able to do anything. He's powerful.
That's how Young Seok saw it.
Let's say a former member of the national team...
opens a ping-pong club in a town.
He plays softly with a female member,
and he smashes once or twice as he gets furious.
- I could see that from him. - I see.
I thought that he has been working in the entertainment industry...
very intensely. He must be an expert.
I guess she is an actress...
whose movie is coming out soon.
I guess she might be Kang Ye Won.
Kang Ye Won.
(She's an actress who proved her acting skills in various roles.)
I guess she appeared according to her new movie's releasing date.
- I thought of another actress. - Who is she?
- Who is she? - She has fair skin.
- Right. - As far as I know,
- she released an album. - Who is she?
She sang a song called "Brown Hair".
She is in a new weekend drama "You Are Too Much".
I guess she's Koo Hye Sun, who's acting an impersonator.
(Is she Koo Hye Sun?)
- Koo Hye Sun. - Right.
- I'm sorry, but I can't agree. - You don't?
Koo Hye Sun is shorter.
- So she's not Koo Hye Sun? - No.
- Do you think she's an actress? - She's tall.
- Look at her knees. - All right.
There are marks of endurance on her knees.
- You mean marks of her life? - She may have practiced dancing...
a lot or couldn't help stepping the ground on her knees.
I got such a feeling.
Are you saying that there's a possibility she's an idol singer?
- I'm not sure about that. - All right.
What do you think, Jang Hyuk?
Baseball Girl is, shall I say, natural?
There's something natural about her.
I saw that she didn't try too hard to sound nice.
It was like a newly dating lover's whisper...
that expresses her love to you.
I felt like that...
as her voice was so pretty.
And when she expressed the lyrics,
she expressed the emotion just like she's speaking lines.
I think she's an actress.
How old do you think she is?
I think she's in her mid-20s.
Is her counterpart young?
- He should be in his 20s. - Are they around similar age?
I hope they date each other.
(Are you the one who entered my heart so suddenly?)
(How about we start dating today?)
Can I ask you one thing? Your singing style is...
similar to that of the old days.
So I thought he is in his mid-to-late 30s.
- Mid-to-late 30s. - Right.
His vibration was...
trembling very minutely.
He trembled basically.
Right. And his sound width is very high.
He can sing both high and low.
So I thought he might be Shin Hye Sung.
- Shin Hye Sung. - Right.
(He has a sweet voice and he takes charge of high notes.)
(Is Shin Hye Sung of Shinhwa Ping Pong Kim?)
- Shin Hye Sung of Shinhwa? - That's what I thought.
Shin Hye Sung isn't so big built.
He looks like The One in a glance.
- He's The One in a glance. - Right.
We said that...
he seems to be one of the first generation idol singers of SM.
You mean H.O.T?
- He might be Kang Ta. - He might be Kang Ta.
If I go back further, he might be Yoo Young Jin.
- Excuse me. - Come back. That's too far.
- Move away. - You've gone too far.
- Come on back. - She went too far.
What do you think, Kai? Isn't Baseball Girl's voice attractive?
Yes, it's very attractive.
She puts everything down, and pretends she doesn't know anything.
That looked so pretty and I wanted to hold her in my arms.
That's what I felt. Her voice was so beautiful.
And Ping Pong Kim...
didn't even start the engine in the Round One.
- Really? He... - He gave smashings several times.
No, it was not real smashings.
He did it with some time differences.
He allowed us to see a bit of it.
Look at his torso. Do you think only that much will come out from there?
- He'll let it out enormously. - Well,
considering the size, I think yours will let it out as much as he does.
There's a lot of fat in my torso.
- Is it different from his? - But I think he's got abilities.
As they sang on the same key...
- Considering the next performance, - Yes.
I usually pick women.
Do you usually pick women?
I just pick women.
I think he hasn't showed everything he's got, to be considerate...
of his female opponent.
All right. Now let's see their specialties.
Baseball Girl...
will dance to Twice's song.
Please play the music.
("Cheer Up" by Twice)
(They made all men's hearts flutter.)
(Their cute and lovely dance is noticeable.)
Cheer up, baby
(I'm going to dance cute too.)
It goes perfectly well with baseball.
(Don't give away your heart easily)
(I'm the cutest, aren't I?)
(She's cute.)
(She's juicy and fruity.)
(I want lemon juice.)
(Not to show my feelings toward you)
(She constantly gave off her charms.)
(She's so cute.)
Last year,
- I danced to Twice's song. - You did.
(He shockingly appeared in a girl's uniform showing off his belly.)
(Shy, shy, shy)
(He controls his facial expressions like a professional idol singer.)
(It's hard to watch.)
- It reminded me of myself then. - I see.
All right. You probably know what it feels like to be then.
They can pretend to be a bad dancer even though they're not, right?
- Of course, they can. - It's because...
she's dancing very comfortably as if it's something very familiar.
That means she mastered all the dance moves in a short time.
Normally, it's hard for actors to learn the moves quickly like her.
I think she's a cheerleader.
I think she pretended not to dance well.
From what I see, I'm pretty much sure that she's quite young.
When she was complimented for her appearance,
she looked bashful that she didn't know how to react to the praises.
You do the same too, Bong Sun.
- When people say you're pretty... - I know people are just teasing.
- That's why I get angry. - You're pretty.
I think her seniors would keep saying to her...
that she's pretty.
She'd go like, "Thank you so much."
"Thank you for the compliment."
I think she's an actress who debuted when she was a kid.
- Who do you think she is? - She's a teenager.
It's Kim Sae Ron.
- Kim Sae Ron? - Kim Sae Ron?
(Kim Sae Ron who's now grown up a lot like an adult actress?)
Kim Sae Ron.
- She isn't a child actress. - Not a child actress?
She isn't Kang Ye Won either.
- She isn't Kang Ye Won either. - She speaks very correctly.
Kang Ye Won has rather a curvy body.
But she doesn't look curvy.
- You're so blunt. - No. What I mean is...
That's not what I mean.
- It's just his opinion. - What I mean is...
Please understand. He's just talking about body types.
I am. I know that because Ye Won talks about it herself all the time.
From what I see, she's...
like an actress.
All right. This time,
we'll also watch Ping Pong Kim...
dance a bit for his specialty.
He prepared a workout gala dance.
Please play the music for a workout gala dance.
(Workout gala dance)
He's lightly warming himself up.
Let's warm up a little.
(Shall I begin now?)
What's he doing? It's the shot put.
(Unbelievable)
He's looking at his arm muscles.
He's doing push-ups.
(He does push-ups straight.)
Basically...
Push-ups. Gosh.
I think it's beyond his power.
(He gives up right away.)
It's table tennis this time.
(Everyone concentrates on his table tennis mime.)
The way he plays table tennis looks a bit weird though.
(It's fun and exciting.)
He's playing both players now.
That's the end.
You just watched table tennis games where he played both players.
He seems to be embarrassed a little.
Now you'll hear...
Baseball Girl's real voice.
She'll impersonate Kim Hye Ja in the movie, "Mother".
Please let them hear.
(Focusing)
"My son..."
"didn't do that."
The emotions are those of an actress.
- She acts with emotions right away. - Yes.
It's her real voice.
There's one more.
She'll impersonate Kim Yuna this time.
(The point is, Yuna habitually says, "First", "Because".)
"Well, first..."
"because I couldn't take a break,"
"I'm satisfied with the performance."
That's it. That's it.
That's it.
(They automatically clap.)
Of all mask singers so far,
her Kim Yuna impersonation was the closest.
I even got goosebumps.
Her body's a lot familiar.
- Isn't it? - It is.
- Isn't she really Kim Yuna? - What?
The real Kim Yuna?
Now, I'll reveal the result of...
the last group in Round One.
Who will be the last one to...
move on to Round Two?
The winner of the last duet song contest is revealed.
(The winner is revealed.)
(A clear and sonorous voice with 100 percent of purity)
(Greenish sensitivity with full of life)
(Baseball Girl adds truthfulness to her clear voice.)
(Warm sensibility that goes well with spring)
(His voice hits our ears softly and powerfully.)
(Ping Pong Kim left lingering feelings in our hearts.)
Between Baseball Girl and Ping Pong Kim,
who will become the winner of this round?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Who will get chosen...)
(to move on to Round Two?)
(Nervous)
Is it Baseball Girl, or Ping Pong Kim? Please show.
The winner is...
(The Genius of Songs, Ping Pong Kim wins.)
Ping Pong Kim won.
I knew it.
(Ping Pong Kim moves on to Round Two for the last time.)
(Let's conquer the Final Round too.)
Good. Let's go.
- Baseball Girl's voice was pretty. - It was.
Ping Pong Kim became the winner.
By beating Baseball Girl with the score of 64 to 35,
he moved on to Round Two.
Congratulations. Please move to the waiting room now.
Please give him a big hand.
(The surprising identity of Baseball Girl is revealed in a short while.)
I'll show the real smashing in Round Two.
(Take that.)
I feel really sorry.
You should've guessed who she is.
You were almost close.
You were. I was startled since you almost guessed who she is.
But it was ignored by someone's rough voice.
Then, it must be...
- Bong Sun who guessed it right. - All right.
Watch her solo performance...
where her identity is revealed.
Let's see. Please give her a big hand.
(Her identity will be revealed during her solo performance.)
(Although it isn't flashy,)
(she has essential elements in her singing skills.)
(It's like a serenade...)
(whispering to my ear.)
(Even the way she dances is lovely.)
(Dancing hard)
(An actress who debuted as a child actress?)
(Actress Kim Sae Ron?)
(She isn't a child actress?)
(Is Baseball Girl an actress?)
(Her feelings are those of an actress.)
(Her Kim Yuna impersonation was 100 percent identical.)
(Is Baseball Girl really Kim Yuna?)
("After You Left" by Jang Deok)
- Isn't this an old song? - It's an old song.
(She's cute.)
(Baseball Girl who's full of charms leads the stage confidently.)
(Her clear voice is as soft as the gently blowing spring breeze.)
(Who is she?)
(Over the late Jang Deok's classic song released 31 years ago,)
(her sonorous voice is smeared in a sophisticated way.)
Now, please take off the mask...
and reveal your face.
(My goodness.)
(Screaming)
She's...
They're going wild.
Who is she? Why?
Everyone recognizes her.
Everyone is surprised.
(This is exciting.)
Please reveal your face.
She's...
the distinguished actress, Ko A Sung, who debuted...
14 years go.
(Unbelievable)
(Is Ko A Sung on our show?)
Ko A Sung.
(It's Ko A Sung who's rarely seen in variety shows.)
- What's this? What's this? - He was right.
My goodness.
(Shy)
(Unbelievable)
(Watching her singing on stage is sensational and attractive.)
(Ko A Sung dominates the stage in her own way.)
(Shy)
(She delivers the lyrics using her experiences in acting.)
(She's good.)
Isn't she attractive?
(Hello)
(It was the performance her beautiful challenge stood out.)
(She's the best!)
Nice to meet you.
She's very cute.
- She's my favorite actress. - Me too.
(Exclaiming)
She's awesome.
- Seong Ju. - All right.
My opinion got ignored because of Bong Sun.
- Is that so? - It is.
I said she's an actress, didn't I?
- What you said is right too. - It's not that.
What I said is it's an actress who debuted as a child actress.
- That's right. - My opinion...
- was ignored by Gu Ra. - Okay.
Excuse me. You talked about Kim Sae Ron.
- Excuse me. - No. You...
Be quiet, both of you. I can't hear her.
- Glad to meet you. I'm your fan. - I'm sick and tired of it.
- I love "Thread of Lies" so much. - I'm your fan too.
The identity of Baseball Girl has been revealed.
She was on movies, "The Host",
and "Snowpiercer".
Baseball Girl turned out to be Ko A Sung.
Please say hi to them.
- Hello, I'm actress Ko A Sung. - A Sung.
A Sung.
(Nice to see you all.)
(She played a key role in the success of "The Host".)
(With her great acting,)
(she was the youngest to win the New Star Award at Blue Dragon Awards.)
(Along with Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, and so on,)
(she became the heroine of "Snowpiercer".)
(She was invited to Cannes Film Festival three times for her films.)
(The actress Cannes loves)
(She started her career as a baby model at the age of 4.)
(She debuted as an actress in kids drama in 2004.)
(A genius child actress who represents one generation)
(With her unrivaled and skillful acting,)
(she starred in many films such as "Office", "Traveler", and more.)
(In her recent drama, "Radiant Office",)
(she plays a new recruit...)
(representing the youth of our time.)
Get lost.
(Actress Ko A Sung shines brighter than stars.)
Did you watch our show a lot?
Yes, I enjoyed watching it.
I think...
many celebrities would think...
about coming on the show as a contestant.
- I mean, it's so fun. - Yes.
I also thought about that too. I'm sorry that I couldn't sing better.
She's a good singer.
No one recognized your voice earlier.
How did you feel?
I realized that I've never worked with my face hidden...
- when I came on the stage today. - I see.
- It was a pleasant experience. - I see.
To be honest, A Sung's acting is rather...
grave and serious.
That's what most people think about your acting.
You danced on the stage.
Some might think it's quite new.
How's your real personality like?
I'm a 26-year-old girl who likes girl bands.
As Eun Kwang said earlier before,
I learned the dance routine, but I'm not good at dancing.
I see.
Speaking of which, I heard you play a cheerful contract recruit...
in your recent drama.
Yes. The character I'm playing is...
the subjugated recruit.
The reason why my knees are bruised is...
because I have to kneel down for the character all the time.
- We did watch that too. - He was right.
I kneel down three times a day these days,
- so my knees are bruised a lot. - They are.
Those are beautiful wounds.
Do you think you fit into the character?
One day, I thought about this all of a sudden.
I've worked as an actress for quite a long time.
I thought about...
how many times I offered the people genuine entertainment.
Maybe I was too focused on pursuing my goal as an actress.
- I got to reflect myself on it. - I see.
I wasn't good enough to perform on the stage,
but I hope this can be a pleasant moment for all...
- even for a short while. - Okay.
When you do something artistic,
you sometimes reach the stage of art.
As for A Sung's acting,
she's almost reached the stage of art.
What I want to say is that...
whoever reached the stage of art...
is liked whatever they do.
If you sing more confidently,
everyone will like you.
She's an acknowledged actress in Korea as well as overseas.
This was actress Ko A Sung.
Please give her a big hand again.
Let's go.
(We'll look forward to seeing you more in various fields later.)
Thank you so much.
I wonder who Ping Pong Kim is.
I rarely get to meet the audience...
or the viewers in person.
So dancing and doing impersonations on the stage...
in front of the audience...
was nerve-wrecking.
It was really fun. From now on, aside from playing in films,
I'd like to give people happiness...
through wonderful opportunities like this.
Next week is Final Round for the 52th King of Mask Singer.
(Unapproachable! The fiercest match of all!)
(And...)
(Is this result correct?)
(What happened?)
(50 to 49. It's by a margin of 1 vote.)
(Who's the challenger with lethal skills...)
(that will shake up Singing Puss with a soulful voice?)
(She's a scary person.)
- I got goosebumps. - I was shocked.
Don't ever miss out on it.