Last week.
Energetic!
Phenomenal!
From duet performances where the mask singers' individuality shone...
to the fantastic cast...
you never imagined.
But the real game hasn't even started yet.
To go straight to the throne,
the four contestants started up an engine...
to sing in earnest.
Let's Go around Cube.
What Happened to the Ballerina.
Accordion Man Doesn't Frown.
Singing Puss in Boots.
And...
the rhythmical groove that's like the clouds driven by the wind...
and the emotional and plaintive voice that stirs up your minds.
He stopped Anpan Prince from taking four consecutive wins...
and took the golden mask...
becoming the 50th King of Mask Singer. It's Nimble Gangnam Swallow.
According to the online mobile survey,
Singing Puss in Boots topped the list,
followed by Nimble Gangnam Swallow as the second place.
(It's different from last week.)
(Exceptional singing skills to enchant people)
(It isn't over until it's over.)
Finally,
only the last gateway to the throne is left.
Against the contestants who have completely changed,
Nimble Gangnam Swallow prepared himself a lot to defend his throne.
The final fierce battle that they can't back down...
begins now.
(King of Mask Singer)
The first match of Round Two.
He beat N of VIXX...
with the sweet voice that changed all women's minds.
Let's Go around Cube.
(I'll make women's hearts match like making a cube match.)
(Imposing)
(More expectant)
Who is he?
The cube mask looks the same whichever way I look at it.
It means he's flawless.
(By showing his masculine side,)
(his sweet voice touches deep down in people's hearts.)
(It's like his voice is rich in iron.)
(Cube is absolutely a singer.)
(He exaggerated his gestures a bit like a comedian.)
(The way he behaves shows that he's an actor or a comedian?)
(Hitting hard)
(Masculine)
(He doesn't look like a comedian.)
(Comedians wouldn't do things on such a low level like him.)
(Round Two is more tense.)
(All the eyes are on him.)
(Shaking)
(How will Cube fill the stage this time?)
("I Love You" by Position)
It's "I Love You".
It's one of my favorite songs.
(It's such a classic.)
(Amazed)
(His plaintive sensibility is different from Round One.)
(I love it.)
(A belated confession he simply makes)
(He's so good.)
(He's good.)
(A deep-seated longing...)
(that remains in this painful tremor in his voice)
(Amazed)
(As if it bears great grief,)
(his sorrowful voice touches everyone's heart.)
(It's so sad.)
(His mournful feelings are well described in the song.)
(A mournful and sad love story)
(I'm sure he's a singer.)
His voice sounds similar to that of Position.
I think he's way better.
(It's sad.)
(A sweet voice that holds a woman who's already left)
(Who is he?)
(- I love it so much. - Me too.)
(Vibrations that touch people's hearts)
(I'm immersed in it.)
(His masculine and rough vocal tone)
(The harmony of sad feelings that touches our hearts)
(Tearing up)
(Lovely)
(Even if we meet again,)
(I shouldn't cry.)
(At the moment of parting, he nervously tries to hide his tears.)
(It conveys the feeling of eager yearning.)
(Cube sings with a sorrowful voice.)
(Don't fall in love...)
(if you will fall out of it so easily.)
(They are impressed.)
(He's so great.)
(He's the best.)
(Cube's "I Love You" contains the feeling of overwhelming sorrow.)
(That was amazing.)
He's great.
- He's really good. - I'm in love with him.
Opposing him is...
the mask singer who beat singer Kim Jae Kyung.
She dances elegantly and sings elegantly.
She's the singer with the most delicate voice.
What Happened to the Ballerina.
(She walks out with light footsteps.)
(She enters the stage gracefully.)
(She's beautiful.)
The mask looks beautiful with feathers.
That mask looks like the mask of the King of Mask Singer.
Right?
I want to know who she is. I'm excited for her performance.
(She has a clear and graceful voice.)
(Her clear and refreshing voice lightens our hearts.)
(Her voice is filled with cheerful energy.)
(Is she a musical actress?)
(Is she a singer who is well over 30 years old?)
(Her talent didn't give us any clue about her age.)
(We have no idea who she might be.)
(Finally, it's time to see Ballerina's true techniques.)
(Everyone has been awaiting for her performance,)
(and the tension grows.)
(What did Ballerina prepare to wow us?)
("Maria" by Kim Ah Joong)
This means she's confident about her singing ability.
This is a bold move.
(She begins refreshingly.)
(It's exciting.)
(By playing with the beat, she creates tension.)
(Bravo!)
(She's slender, yet she manages to sing high notes with great power.)
(Her performance is stable enough to withstand the roughest waves.)
(Ballerina has a stable breathing...)
(and strong singing ability.)
(Even if I face adversities and hardships,)
(I will never give up.)
(Her high voice surprises us every single time.)
(Bravo!)
(Maria Ave Maria)
(She bombards everyone with high notes.)
(And it gives them chills.)
Bravo!
It feels so good.
(Her voice hits us hard and makes us feel liberated.)
(Who are you, Ballerina?)
(Everyone gets immersed with music and starts dancing.)
(Are you ready?)
(How much more charming can she be?)
(Amazed)
(Impressed)
(She can sing even one octave higher.)
(Who will stop me?)
(How can a song be so exciting? It was Ballerina's "Maria".)
(That was great!)
That was crazy.
It's so different from when she sang "Happy Birthday".
I got goosebumps.
The first match of...
Round Two, Semi-finals, has ended.
Dong Kyu, what did you think?
It seems like both of them prepared for Round Two...
and considered Round One as the practice round.
They were rather relaxed in Round One, weren't they?
They are completely different today.
And Ballerina was unbelievable.
Ballerina.
When she sang "Maria",
her vocal cord opened up...
and her vocalization changed. That really surprised me.
Perhaps she trained her vocal cord for a week.
She completely changed,
and I was very much shocked.
- I loved it. - Right.
Round Two is when the mask singers unveil their talents.
I heard Round Two was much more fun,
and it is indeed much more fun.
I am excited to see Cube's next performance.
I think he might do well if he sings rock music.
He gave me some expectations.
In Round One,
you said Cube was not a singer.
- I can make mistakes too. - Right.
- You didn't know then. - I didn't.
He's got a really nice voice.
If you either smoke a lot...
or drink a lot,
your voice can become like that.
You don't have to be born with it. You just have to smoke and drink.
It would sound great if he sings a rock music with that voice.
Were you born with that rocker voice?
(He hesitates to answer.)
- I think I should say yes. - Right.
- Right. We will leave it at that. - Yes.
All right.
In Round One,
his gestures seemed quite outdated...
- and unnatural. - Yes.
But they weren't this time.
In Round Two, all the mask singers...
sing with a lot of energy.
They are eager to do well.
But he didn't have that.
He just went with the flow and sang in a relaxed manner,
and yet the result was so beautiful.
Everything fell into the right place...
as if he was solving a cube.
When you listen to parts of the song,
there is no standardized format.
But when you finish listening to it, it lingers in your ears.
I think he is...
- a master. If he turns out... - I see.
to be young,
I would be very surprised.
Does his voice sound old?
Considering his song interpretation ability,
- I'd say he's in his 40s. - He should be in his 40s...
to be able to interpret the song this well...
and to be seasoned like this.
On the other hand,
Ballerina didn't miss the important points...
of the song and sang them perfectly.
She sang the last notes so perfectly that...
it felt as if I was standing on a wide plain and...
getting hit by a strong wind.
When she sang "Maria",
her voice hit me straight...
and yet I didn't want to avoid it. It sounded so exciting.
It was an amazing performance.
To sing "Maria",
you need to satisfy two conditions.
First, you need to sing high notes well.
- Right. You need to sing high. - Also,
in order to convey the feelings of the song,
you need to be a seasoned singer who has been through a lot.
I think there's a great chance.
I think she's wearing the ballerina outfit because...
it's like "The Ugly Duckling"...
where she turns into a beautiful swan.
It was kind of a foreshadowing.
Cube looked like...
a salaried worker...
who was denied the promotion on the day...
when he was going to propose to his girlfriend.
It seemed like he was proposing to his girlfriend...
with a deep sorrow in his heart.
I guess he is depressed by nature.
Depressed?
All artists tend to have melancholy.
I'd say it's his soul.
His gloomy voice makes him more attractive.
Am I right?
I knew it.
I thought Cube tried...
to appeal to emotions with his song...
in a more straightforward way.
And it was more touching.
About 200 years from now,
there will be a robot who falls in love with a woman.
And it will sing about his hopeless love. It just felt that way.
I almost cried listening to his song.
- What does that mean? - A robot?
I know. This is not a science fiction or something.
Why would you say that?
Okay. Let me help you figure out who they are.
They will show you their specialties.
Cube will show you girl groups' dance moves.
Music, please.
("Excuse Me" by AOA)
Excuse me. Excuse me.
(Pointing)
It's AOA's song.
(I'm a member of AOA.)
The music changed.
(Shaking)
(They all shake their body.)
(He copies the girl group's dance moves.)
(He looks refreshing.)
Watch his gestures carefully.
This is it. Thank you.
He looked somewhat old in that suit in Round One.
Now that I saw him sing in Round Two, I realized I was mistaken.
It turns out his suit was a kind of school uniform...
that EXO wore when they sang "Growl".
But as soon as he started dancing,
he turned into an office worker immediately.
I think Seong Ju dances better than him.
I'm better than him?
It was hard not to dance.
I will let you hear their real voices.
Cube will mimic Choi Hong Man's voice.
He will mimic Choi Hong Man criticizing Cho Sae Ho.
Cube, please show us.
Hello, I'm Choi Hong Man.
I told you not to mimic my voice.
Don't ever do that.
That's it.
- Hello. - Thank you.
Next he will mimic Oh Gwang Rok's voice.
He's consistent.
Show us.
(Stuttering)
This is annoying.
(He is good.)
That's it. Do you have anything else?
Oh Dal Su.
(It is a clear voice.)
(They get to hear his real voice.)
Wait. Can you mimic Oh Dal Su's voice?
You are not supposed to say that before I ask you a question.
You should've waited.
He will mimic Oh Dal Soo's voice.
What do you think you are doing? Why are you doing this to me?
That's it. Thanks.
(He sounds just like Oh Dal Su.)
I've seen people mimicking Oh Gwang Rok or Oh Dal Su,
but I've never seen anyone who could do both.
Those who mimic Oh Gwang Rok usually do Han Suk Kyu's voice.
This is surprising.
(She's so into him.)
- Well, - It's so obvious...
- that you like him. - it's obvious she falls for him.
I do like him.
Okay. It's Ballerina's turn now.
She will mimic Park Ji Yoon's voice. Show us.
(I'm not a little girl anymore)
(Don't hesitate any longer)
- She is... - What was that?
- like a middle-aged lady. - What just happened?
She sounded like a middle-aged woman singing.
She doesn't sound like Park Ji Yoon.
- What just happened? - Okay.
She might sound like Park Ji Yoon.
No, she doesn't like Park Ji Yoon.
She just sounds like a middle-aged lady.
Can you do that again for us?
Can you try it again?
It's quite easy.
If you can't do this well, you can't do anything.
(Hey you, why are you hesitating?)
(I know you want me)
- Okay. She sounds different now. - No, that's not it.
With the part she sang earlier, she sounds just the same.
(What should I do?)
Next she will mimic a man's voice.
She will mimic Kim Yeong Cheol mimicking BoA's voice.
It's Kim Yeong Cheol mimicking BoA's voice.
Please show us.
(I saw you in the dark)
(Finally)
That's it.
I like the part "finally".
I think she's the only one who doesn't feel embarrassed.
We all feel embarrassed here.
What should we do?
She feels good in the mask.
I want a mask too.
It's only us who feel embarrassed.
She has one more thing to show us.
She will sing "Pick Me" of I.O.I like an opera singer.
She will sing "Pick Me" like an opera singer. Show us.
(Pick me, pick me, pick me up)
(Shouting)
(They like it.)
- I think... - We have Kim Dong Kyu here.
she has a good head voice.
- Really? - Yes, it's actually very good.
She's good enough to be an opera singer.
- Is that so? - Yes.
Repeat after me. Do you know the song "Lascia Ch'io Pianga"?
(Do you know the song "Lascia Ch'io Pianga"?)
(Dong Kyu starts to give a voice lesson.)
Can you do this?
(Dong Kyu starts to give a voice lesson.)
(Lascia)
- What's next? - She doesn't know the lyrics.
Ch'io pianga.
(She sings passionately.)
(My student)
(Trying to sing along)
You should teach her a Korean song instead.
Do you have anything easier? He seems to like it though.
She needs to write down the lyrics.
I think she has a voice of great compass.
She is very emotional and expressive.
She is?
There's no difference between her head voice and her chest voice.
- Really? - She has an expressive voice.
- I understand. - I guess...
she is a musical actress.
You think? Then I will show you the pictures from their childhood.
It's been a while since we did this.
Show us Ballerina's childhood pictures.
She's Ballerina. You can see the details.
- She looks like a boy. - You can take a close look at it.
Is she a foreigner?
She's Korean.
Which part of your face looks the same with the picture?
(Thinking)
What's the trademark of your face?
- My eyes. - Your eyes?
Her eyes still look like that picture.
- She has cute lips. - This is her childhood picture.
She looks like a boy in the picture.
- You think? - She has big pupils.
Let me show you Cube's childhood picture then.
Please show us.
Show us his childhood picture.
(Healthy)
The picture looks just like him.
He looks angry.
I know.
He has a lot of hair.
He was one year old in the picture.
Both Cube and Ballerina look...
just like their childhood pictures.
This is decisive evidence.
Now, I will announce the result...
of the first match of Round Two.
Who will win this match and move on to Round Three?
I'll now reveal the winner of this match.
(With his delicate and sweet low voice,)
(he captivated everyone's heart.)
(Cube has an emotional voice.)
(She has a powerful high-pitched voice.)
(Ballerina showed a refreshing performance...)
(with her elegant voice.)
Between Cube versus Ballerina,
who will move on to Round Three?
The winner is...
I can't watch this.
I have no idea.
They are neck and neck.
(They have different genders and different voices.)
(But it's hard to separate the sheep from the goats.)
(Who will be the winner?)
- The winner is... - Who will move on to...
Round Three for the first time? The winner is...
Ballerina. Ballerina won.
(She moved on to Round Three.)
(Go stretch your vocal cords.)
(Become a swan and fly up to the sky.)
(Congratulations.)
I like Cube too.
Ballerina won.
She beat Cube...
with the final score of 69 to 30.
She's become the winner getting 69 votes.
Congratulations. Please go back to your waiting room.
She's moved on to Round Three.
Ballerina, congratulations.
(The shocking identity of Cube will be revealed soon.)
(Ballerina leaves the stage modestly.)
This is amazing.
King of Mask Singer.
(Giggling)
I will see you in Final Match.
Who on earth is Cube then?
Let's find out his identity.
Please move to the rear.
(Should I leave the stage?)
No, please stand here.
Now, Cube, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(He has a powerful voice with high iron content.)
(He is a sentimental vocalist who suits the night.)
(Is he an actor who can sing well?)
(Is he a singer?)
(He seems to be a seasoned artist.)
(He is man with Herculean strength who crushed walnuts with his hand.)
(The manly man, Cube)
(However,)
(he is also cute.)
(Who could Cube be with his charms like a black hole?)
Please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
He is...
(Is this a dream?)
He is...
He must be an idol singer.
What is it? Why are they so surprised?
Why are women in a frenzy?
(They freeze with their jaws dropped.)
He is...
a guitarist and a vocalist of CNBLUE,
Lee Jong Hyun.
(Is he Lee Jong Hyun of CNBLUE?)
(Unbelievable.)
(Cube was an idol singer.)
Wait,
he isn't a main vocalist.
No, he isn't. He can still sing very well.
Hello, everyone. I'm Jong Hyun, the guitarist of CNBLUE.
(Shy)
(CNBLUE is a modern rock band which debuted eight years ago.)
("Alone", "Love", "Can't Stop", and "You're So Fine" are their hits.)
(He is a talented vocalist and guitarist.)
(He is a musician with a soft voice and impressive guitar skills.)
I heard there is my father among the four of you.
(He played Jang Dong Gun's son in "A Gentleman's Dignity".)
Which one of you is it?
(He is an idol singer with acting skills.)
(He has a manly personality...)
(and a beautiful smile.)
All right.
(He is a man you can't help but love.)
(The man who captivates women, Lee Jong Hyun of CNBLUE)
Last week, Bong Sun said...
he seems like an athlete.
He showed his specialty of cracking walnuts.
Until middle school,
Jong Hyun was a judo athlete.
Then he suddenly fell for the charms of music...
and changed his career. Right?
- Yes. - You must have...
regrets for judo.
Well, not really.
- You don't have it. - No. I even won a gold medal once,
but there are a lot of talented athletes.
That's why...
I have no regrets.
In the photo of your first birthday party,
you looked like a judo athlete.
(He looks like a judo athlete.)
You are the first one among members of CNBLUE...
- to visit King of Mask Singer. - That's right.
I heard that there is a reason...
you visited the show before Jung Yong Hwa.
If Yong Hwa visits the show,
panelists of the audience...
might recognize his voice...
- because it is well-known. - He can be recognized quickly.
I thought it would be hard for people to recognize my voice.
- I visited out of curiosity. - I see.
Your name wasn't mentioned once.
I know.
There is a musician named Brian May in Queen.
- Brian May. - Yes.
Then there is Steve Lukather of Toto.
The two of them can sing very well.
They have different charms compared to...
Freddie Mercury of Queen or the vocalist of Toto.
It's an advantage.
It's great for a band to have the second vocalist.
Since you have a voice with a unique color,
it will be greet if you can integrate it...
with CNBLUE's songs.
(Then CNBLUE will be a world-famous band.)
We thought you were on the older side.
Do people often tell you that you seem old?
Was it your first time on the show to receive such reaction?
It's not just my voice.
People have told me that...
ever since I was little.
My face has remained the same since eighth grade.
Really?
We are similar. I was like that, too.
- Stop looking for similarities. - Are you on a blind date?
What are you doing?
There was no need to make that comment.
Even though I love handsome men,
Gu Ra and I were rumored to be a couple.
- It was ridiculous. - Stop it already.
- Until when will you talk about it? - Can you imagine...
how angry I must have been?
(Jung Min's heart fluttered thanks to Jong Hyun.)
He showed his passion for music as a vocalist,
not a handsome guitarist of CNBLUE.
Please give Jong Hyun a round of applause.
Good luck.
(You looked cool when you sang.)
He is amazing.
I thought I would be sad,
but I still feel happy...
even though I was eliminated.
The younger members of CNBLUE can sing well, too.
During the concert,
Jung Shin sometimes sings more than me.
Min Hyuk has also released a solo song.
That's why I hope other members would visit the show.
I will try my best to show good works...
as Lee Jong Hyun of CNBLUE.
Please give your support...
to King of Mask Singer and me.
(Please look forward to my improvements.)
In Round Two,
What Happened to the Ballerina...
beat Lee Jong Hyun of CNBLUE and moved on to Round Three.
This is the second match of Round Two.
He is a man who beat Park Sung Kwang...
with a soulful voice that moves the heart.
Accordion Man Doesn't Frown.
(He takes powerful strides over the notes.)
(Expectant)
He is the best at hitting low notes.
His voice is like a cave.
Which song will he sing?
Since Gu Ra said Accordion Man is his friend,
I can't help but notice that their body types are similar.
Is he really Gu Ra's friend?
He is my friend.
(He has a deep voice that resonates inside the heart.)
(The feelings of passionate love...)
(were delivered by Accordion Man.)
(He freely used his hands and the microphone.)
(He is my friend.)
(Gu Ra set out to protect him.)
(He doesn't seem to be familiar with a handheld microphone.)
(He seems to be a musical singer.)
(A song request)
("Spring Girl")
(He perfectly used a vocalization of a classical singer.)
(He even showed off his flexibility.)
(Is Accordion Man Gu Ra's friend?)
(Under Gu Ra's protection,)
(Accordion Man must show his talent.)
(What kind of a performance will he show?)
("This Is the Moment" from "Jekyll And Hyde")
- Which song is this? - "This Is the Moment".
(Amazed)
(He has a deep voice that lingers in the ears.)
(His dependable voice makes the listeners want to lean on him.)
(He sings in a resolute voice without faltering.)
(Accordion Man sings of belief.)
(This is the moment)
(His voice makes courage well up like magic.)
(It's a song that gives strength to those who are in distress.)
He has an amazing voice.
(House Band)
(He has a dignified voice that feels like a caress.)
(Impressed)
(This is the moment)
(He uses every ounce of his energy from his body and soul.)
(It's impossible to escape from the whirlpool of emotions.)
(His explosive voice fills the ears.)
(He is amazing.)
(Please allow me to do this)
(His stage touches your heart as if your ardent wish will come true.)
(It was the best!)
(Bravo)
He's my friend. He's my proud friend.
Your friend?
- What will you do if he's not? - He is.
Why would someone like him became Gu Ra's friend?
(I'm sure he's my friend.)
His opponent is...
the one who defeated Lee Bon.
She's an outlaw on stage who can control the tune as she pleases.
Singing Puss in Boots!
(I'm going to become the King of Mask Singer today.)
(We'll be rooting for you.)
- It's Singing Puss. - Meow.
She really looks like a cat.
She looks very sexy.
She was great on her last stage.
(She singed powerfully with her clear and high-pitched voice,)
(which shows her many years of experience.)
(Young Seok thinks she has a voice she can achieve bigger things with.)
(Is Singing Puss the female singer Swallow should be careful of?)
(She can dance to "Like A Cat" by AOA,)
(and sing "Blood Sweat and Tears" in Lena Park's voice.)
(Who is Singing Puss, a woman of many talents?)
(It's her second stage to achieve bigger things.)
(Her identity is still in a veil of mystery.)
(She's the rival of Accordion Man,)
(and the biggest threat to Swallow.)
(What kind of stage will this dark horse show us?)
("You from the Same Time" by Na Ul)
(They're surprised to hear this song.)
(How will she reinterpret Na Ul's ballad?)
(Amazed)
(Her voice is as clear as the morning dew.)
(Her voice feels as warm as...)
(the spring sunshine after a long winter.)
(It feels like her mellow and soft voice...)
(embraces our lonely hearts.)
(I love it.)
(Please don't say anything)
(She buries the past in her heart...)
(just like the wind that blows away.)
("You from the Same Time", a perfect reinterpretation by Singing Puss)
(She's very good.)
(Her emotions permeate through our hearts...)
(just like a dream that embraces us softly.)
(She's amazing.)
(Astonished)
(She cries out sorrowfully as if she is falling apart.)
(Mesmerized)
(You're going far away)
(You from the same time)
(The clear voice of Singing Puss made the song sound sadder.)
(Her stage touched every panelist's heart.)
I was totally mesmerized by her stage.
- It was like watching a musical. - She's amazing.
How can she sing like that?
- I'm worried about Gu Ra's friend. - He'll have to accept that he lost.
The second match of...
Round Two, Semi-finals is now over.
First of all, let's hear what Jang Hyuk thought.
What did you think?
They're a male and a female singer.
He's a man with a heavy voice,
and she's a woman with a sharp and keen voice.
I'll talk about Accordion Man first.
He made our hearts flutter...
even without singing any high notes.
I believe it's something...
people have never experienced.
(His low and romantic voice made our hearts flutter.)
A low-pitched voice has big wavelengths.
You can always hear it if there is no soundproofing.
It can get through any kind of walls.
You mean the low-pitched voice.
- His singing is well-delivered. - It's very well-delivered.
Throughout his stage, the studio was...
filled with the wavelengths of his voice.
It felt like his singing was full and complete.
It was very resonant.
His voice was much louder...
than the sound of the band.
I really enjoyed his performance.
As for Singing Puss,
I just couldn't find any flaws...
in her singing.
Her voice feels soft,
yet powerful.
Also, pureness and skillfulness...
coexist in her singing.
I think she delivered the emotions very well too.
Jang Hyuk said it was hard to find flaws in Singing Puss' singing.
Seung Woo seemed to be reluctant to cast your vote.
What did you think?
My heart was pounding when I was listening...
to Accordion Man's singing.
(His voice had enormous resonance.)
"This Is the Moment" is a song that feels liberating...
- and overwhelming, - Yes.
and that's how he sang it.
I was really happy to have...
such a good feeling.
(His stage was full of pleasant energy.)
As for Singing Puss,
her stage was so emotional.
I felt comfortable listening to her song.
But the song she sang has extremely high notes.
I thought...
maybe it's hard for her to sing those high notes.
She proved that there was no need for me...
to worry about that.
Thank you for a great stage.
(Everyone enjoyed her stage.)
Gu Ra. What about you?
You seemed very excited. You were even waving your handkerchief.
I was happy to see my friend.
He's the only good singer among my friends.
- Is that so? - Yes.
I hope he turns out to be the person that Gu Ra thinks.
I was jealous of him because...
I saw how much Chae Yeon loved...
- to hear his voice. - Oh, my.
I realized that his voice can touch the heart of...
a girl in her early 20s.
I think his stage was...
very successful.
- Also, as for... - Singing Puss?
Yes. If I were to pick the top three divas in Korea,
I would like to pick Ali,
Gummy, and Singing Puss.
I think...
while Ali and Gummy are rhythm and blues singers,
Singing Puss would be a traditional ballad singer.
She has a clear and pure voice.
It's my personal opinion...
but I think she's post Lee Sun Hee.
- That's what I felt from her. - Okay.
It would be great...
if they perform together...
in such a musical as "Beauty and the Beast".
- It will be great. - Right.
Jung Chi, how was it?
Isn't Accordion Man a comedian?
- A comedian? - Which one?
- I think he's Kim Tae Gyun... - Kim Tae Gyun...
- from Cultwo. - from Cultwo.
He's not good at singing like that.
- Not many people sing that low. - All right.
Tae Gyun's younger than me though.
- Is that so? - He's same age as me.
- He's younger than me. - He's been here before.
Are you saying that he was born in 70s?
(He feels annoyed.)
I thought he was in the same age group as you.
I was touched by Singing Puss' song.
Look at her eyes.
Were you looking at me while singing?
(She feels absurd.)
Her eyes made me think that way.
(She looks the audience with a deep loving gaze.)
(I think she just looked at me.)
I was lost in the brilliance of her eyes.
- She's really good at singing. - He's so into her.
- Thanks for your song. - Great.
In order to help you with guessing,
I'm going to give you some hints.
Like her name, Singing Puss...
- can imitate a cat. - Great.
First, it's a cat that's washing its face.
(He's anticipated.)
(She rubs her face.)
(She clearly washes her face.)
She's laughing a lot behind the mask.
Next, it's a cat that's acting cute.
- I'm excited to see this one. - Here comes a cutie.
She resembles it very much.
- This is it. - She's cute.
- Jung Chi's in love with her. - Right.
Jung Chi, you need to close your mouth.
Don't get it wrong. I love animals.
Okay. Gu Ra's keep insisting that Accordion Man's his friend.
Do you want to get a hint from me?
- Can you? - I would like to.
He's famous for his sneaky laughter.
- A sneaky laughter? - Yes.
Show us your sneaky laughter.
(Laughing sneakily)
- I think I've heard it before. - Right?
I wonder where you've heard it from.
I got it.
I think it's Kim Hyeong Il.
- You think it's Kim Hyeong Il. - Okay.
(It's a nonsense.)
I'm going to give you another hint.
He can impersonate Lee Sun Gyun from "Pasta".
- He's famous for his low voice. - His voice is really deep.
Please give it a go.
Vongole pasta.
(She's surprised.)
(They're anticipated.)
Is that it? All right.
This is it. Vongole pasta.
- You're good. - All right. Next,
he's going to imitate a character called Boss.
You're here somehow.
(They're fascinated.)
You know what it is, right?
I can't believe what he just did.
- You have such a special talent. - It sounds so same.
Aren't you a voice actor of that character?
- No, I'm not. - Once more.
No, I am not.
(He feels choked.)
Stop acting so dirty.
How can you make a sound when you inhale?
(Like this.)
You're so good at it.
- That's how you do it. - I got it.
As for Accordion Man,
I think he used to be a musical actor.
He also has a great voice.
It might be Lee Byung Joon.
- The Actor Lee Byung Joon? - Yes.
(Who is he?)
Now, I will announce the result of the second match of Round Two.
Accordion Man with a magical voice,
and Singing Puss with a mournful voice.
We have two masked singers here.
Who will move on to Round Three?
(He has a sense of grandeur about him.)
(His low voice sinks deep into people's hearts.)
(Would Accordion Man with a powerful voice win?)
(Even her breath sounds delicate.)
(She has a sorrowful soul.)
(Would Singing Puss with an emotional voice win?)
Between Accordion Man and Singing Puss,
who will win this match and move on to Round Three?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(It is an uncompromising match.)
(Whose voice did the panelists choose to hear again?)
(Who is the winner?)
Who will move on to Round Three?
The winner is...
(Singing Puss in Boots wins.)
Singing Puss in Boots wins.
(She'll continue singing in Round 3.)
(I knew it!)
(Oh, no. He's my friend.)
(They feel sorry for Accordion Man.)
Singing Puss wins.
With a final score of 65 to 34,
Singing Puss beat Accordion Man.
Congratulations. Please get ready for the next round.
Please give her a big hand.
(The identity of charming Accordion Man will be revealed soon.)
Please go back to your waiting room.
I'm so excited and hungry.
I should eat something before I sing my last song.
Wait for me, King of Mask Singer.
See you.
He is an outstanding singer.
He's good at imitating others as well.
Let's find out who he is now.
(It's time to reveal his identity.)
Now, Accordion Man,
- He's my friend. - please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Gu Ra was sure that Accordion Man is his friend.)
(Do you want me to give you a hint?)
(He's known for his nasty laughing.)
(Laughing)
- I think I've heard of it. - Right?
(Where did you hear his laugh?)
(Is it Comedian Kim Tae Gyun?)
(Is it Kim Hyeong Il?)
(Is it Actor Lee Byung Joon?)
(Who is Gu Ra's friend who sings well?)
Please take off your mask and reveal your face.
(Surprised)
- Who is he? - My friend!
(Who on earth is he?)
(They're all surprised.)
(They can't wait to see his face.)
Show your face.
He is...
- a character actor, Kim Pub Lae. - Hello!
(He is Actor Kim Pub Lae.)
(That's my friend.)
(They didn't expect to hear that name.)
(Is he really Gu Ra's friend?)
(Amazed)
It's been 23 years since his debut.
- He's my friend. - Your friend.
That's right.
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello,
I'm Kim Pub Lae.
I'm currently appearing in the MBC drama, "Missing 9".
It's nice to meet you.
(He became a beloved actor as Jang Do Pal in "Missing 9".)
(He is a character actor with 23 years of experience.)
(He has been busy with prominent supporting roles in many dramas...)
(such as "Two Weeks", "Shine or Go Crazy", and "Glamorous Temptation".)
(He shows charismatic acting in all genres of dramas.)
(With his peerless low voice,)
(he is second to none in the musical field.)
(He's appeared in "The Sorrows of Young Werther", "Guys And Dolls",)
("The Three Musketeers", "Gone with the Wind", and so on.)
(He is a recognized actor.)
(He is a great actor, Kim Pub Lae.)
I bet you often hear you have a good voice.
Yes. One of my strengths is my voice,
but it also has some downsides.
Is there anything bad for having a good voice?
Yes. When I answer a call in the bus,
everyone is surprised.
Everyone in the bus looks at me in surprise.
(His voice surprises people around him.)
It happens a lot.
(I won't hurt you.)
I didn't know that.
I have a question for you.
Have you ever taken a voice lesson before?
In fact, I majored in voice at Kyunghee University.
- You majored in voice? - Yes, he did.
The reason I became a musical actor is...
because there are not many bass parts in voice...
for a bass like me.
So I became a musical actor to play various parts.
He has a precious voice.
Bass is not something you can acquire through training.
You should be born with it.
No one can easily imitate his voice.
He has a very unique voice.
- That's nice. - Congratulations.
He has a precious voice.
By the way, you were strongly supported by Gu Ra.
Gu Ra even waved his handkerchief.
He is without equal in the field of musical.
I knew it was him.
We even mentioned his name while guessing.
I wonder what your personality is like.
I happened to show you through TV programs before.
I've making breakfast for 22 years.
I'm different from how I seem to be.
Do you sound like this even when you are in a good mood?
No, I play with my son in a thin voice.
- I see. Do you have a son? - He entered a college this year.
- He is my son's age. - That's right.
(Does he have a son who's that old?)
- I told you he's my friend. - You have a lot in common.
All right. Lastly, tell us how you feel.
Like you said earlier,
you can fully move others through low voice.
I wanted to show you that a low voice can make a great song.
If you have a low voice like me,
be confident about it.
Goodness.
He cast off his tough image...
and impressed people with his powerful and low voice today.
Please give Kim Pub Lae a round of applause.
- Go, Pub Lae. - Thank you.
Go, Pub Lae.
Even though I didn't play a villain in dramas that much,
people think I did. Maybe that's because I look tough.
If there's a chance, I'd like...
to play a role like a friendly man in the neighborhood.
I want to be more familiar to people playing such roles.
I will try harder to become an actor to live up my name. Thank you.
Singing Puss in Boots beat Kim Pub Lae and moved on to Round Three.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Now we have the final round left...
for the 51st King of Mask Singer.
We have two masked singers...
gnashing their teeth...
to beat the King of Mask Singer.
Let us invite them to the stage again.
Please give them a round of applause.
(The fierce war is about to begin.)
We have two masked singers for Final Round.
They both are female singers.
Ballerina and Singing Puss. They will be singing in Final Round.
Ballerina, you've made it to Round Three.
How do you feel now?
(Shouting out of joy)
Okay.
I was very nervous in Round One.
I felt the same way in Round Two.
And now, I'm really nervous again.
She sounds so cute.
By the way,
I want to sit on the throne.
(Chilled)
Look at Swallow.
- She sounds like a young girl. - It's his first time...
to sit on the throne.
What about you, Singing Puss?
I'm glad that I get to sing the three songs I prepared for today.
Now that I'm here, I want to see him close up.
You do?
You'd better gird up your loins then.
Swallow, come on out!
(Frightened)
(The female singers are being provoking.)
The female mask singers are very threatening.
Swallow, aren't you scared of them?
Singing Puss just said she wanted to see me close up.
But I don't want to do that.
Because...
they both are taller than me.
- I see. - I will stay here.
- No good can come from being there. - That's right.
I'm not scared of them...
because they are so pretty.
I was happy watching their performances.
- Were you? - Yes. But the performance...
- I prepared is quite powerful. - Goodness.
Please expect to see my performance.
- Okay. - Thank you.
He looks very confident as the King of Mask Singer.
Their performances in Round Three will be compared with Swallow's.
Please try your best for Round Three, Final Round.
First,
let's meet Ballerina.
(Final Round begins.)
She has an amazing voice.
I bet she will sing a ballad song.
- I think so. - She looks calm.
She sang "Maria" in Round Two.
I'm ready to be impressed.
(Tension around the stage makes your lips parched.)
(After the refreshing performance of "Maria",)
(what song is she singing?)
(Her competitors are watching her anxiously.)
(What's Ballerina's last blow?)
("Last Love" by Park Ki Young)
(Her cute and cheerful look is gone.)
(She sings in a mature voice with sorrow.)
(Her sentimental voice makes her sound like she is sobbing.)
(Sorrowful and heartrending regret)
It's nice. It's nice.
(The more her memories fade,)
(the deeper her longing becomes.)
(Melody carries resonance that is as heavy as sorrow.)
(He springs up from his seat to give a standing ovation.)
- Isn't she good? - She is good.
She is good.
(She really is good.)
(Her sentimentality pierces the heart.)
It's clear that she has years of experience.
- She is a seasoned artist. - That's right.
(Who is she?)
(House Band)
(Her vocalization eases and tightens the heart.)
(Each note she hits with precision...)
(contains sadness.)
(Impressed)
(Her singing skills put everyone in awe.)
(A heartrending performance of "Last Love" by Ballerina)
(It was the best performance.)
She is incredible. She doesn't get tired.
She is an energizer.
(Her immense energy overwhelmed the panelists.)
She is incredibly strong.
That's right.
Opposing her is...
a masked singer who beat Lee Bon and Kim Pub Lae.
She has sentimentality like a swamp you can't escape.
Singing Puss in Boots.
(Singing Puss in Boots)
(She walks with resolution to begin the era of cats.)
(We look forward to a good performance.)
I am excited.
(Good luck.)
(They were awed by the performances in Round Two.)
(The panelists are excited for the performance.)
(However, in their minds is...)
(a lingering impression left by Ballerina.)
(To meet Swallow on the stage,)
(Singing Puss prepared an impressive performance.)
("Making a New Ending for This Story" by Han Dong Geun)
(This song sounds familiar.)
(It's a song by Han Dong Geun that traveled up music charts.)
(She carefully unfolds what's inside her heart.)
(Sighing)
(She has a beautiful voice that is soaked with sorrow.)
(She is good.)
(She expresses emotions delicately.)
(Her voice is both soft and powerful.)
(I retrace my steps in time)
(And go back to you)
(We met like fate and had a painful parting)
(I will make a new ending for this story)
(At the last scene)
(You have to be with me)
(She shows desperation to rewrite a breakup.)
She is an expert.
(She is really talented.)
(Even her rivals are absorbed in Singing Puss's story.)
(Like steps of a cat,)
(her voice has a sense of presence despite being light.)
(Impressed)
(I wish I could go back to you.)
(She shouts out her desperate wish.)
(This is the page in which we broke up)
(Her sorrow reaches the sky.)
(I don't know what to do.)
(If it's okay with you)
(I will make a new ending for this story)
(Sorrowful emotions pierce their hearts.)
(It's a story that was rewritten with deep sentimentality.)
(Singing Puss showed the epitome of sorrow on the stage.)
(The lingering impression makes their hearts heavy.)
She was amazing.
(It was the best.)
Final Round came to an end.
I want to hear King of Mask Singer's thoughts...
on their performances. What did you think?
Their performances were impressive...
and fitting of Final Round.
I suddenly feel anxious...
- after their performances. - You said you will be strong.
(I will be strong today.)
(He spoke with confidence.)
- I thought I was well-prepared. - Right.
But suddenly, I feel nervous.
- Suddenly, you feel nervous. - Yes.
You want to stay there long, but you're nervous.
Yes, I just sat here.
So I feel really nervous.
(He's been the King of Mask Singer only for a week.)
(Don't be nervous.)
He had been very confident before they performed.
I'm suddenly breaking out in a cold sweat.
I know. Your voice is weak now.
I know.
But you're very talented.
So please surprise us with your performance.
Please give it up for him.
(Please root for him.)
Swallow will perform with an aim to be...
the 51th King of Mask Singer.
Let's see whose voice they thought was more charming.
Young Seok?
They both sang sad songs so beautifully that...
my heart is getting tangled inside.
Ballerina showed...
something new on each round,
and it was so touching that she always sang sincerely...
as if it was her first performance.
On this round, she sang...
with an unexpected singing method.
She made her song sound very expressive...
by singing with a belting technique, which is very tricky to do.
She let out her voice very strongly...
and conveyed the feelings well.
It was a beautiful performance.
(Thank you.)
In case of Singing Puss,
it didn't feel like she was singing the song.
It felt more like she was ruling the song.
- She was ruling the song. - Yes.
- The melody was her subject. - Yes.
She comforted it, hugged it,
sometimes scolded it, and sometimes was indifferent to it.
She made her melody become her loyal subject,
and she made the performance perfect.
Can a cat sound so sorrowful?
(She giggles.)
He seems to be still immersed in the feeling.
What did you think, Hyun Chul?
We're here as experts.
So we're supposed to analyze why the singer...
- is good. - Right.
Singing Puss is...
good. That's all...
I could think of.
She's got the ability...
to express all the emotions contained in the lyrics.
Yes.
It conveyed the desperate need to rewrite the novel's ending.
I felt like I was just about to...
get to the end of the novel.
(Her performance made him feel like that.)
That's the state she put me in.
(She giggles.)
I wonder which song she will sing if she becomes...
- Yes. - the Queen of Mask Singer.
I wonder if that song's lyrics will strike me as hard.
I'm surprised at...
how well Ballerina can hold her breath.
- She has a good lung capacity. - She has a good lung capacity.
And her power of transferring that power into the song...
surpassed my imagination.
That's a great strength.
I think this is why people suspected her to be a musical actress.
All right. Dong Gyu?
I have to confess something.
- I used this for the first time. - Yes.
I had to choose one of the two.
- Yes, it's either 1 or 2. - Thankfully, my thumbs are big.
- Right. - So I closed my eyes...
and pressed the middle.
Did you? So you don't know which number you chose.
I don't know.
- The votes are already counted. - The voting is meaningless.
They were equally amazing.
The only difference was that they had different styles.
- I see. - Yes.
Techniques are important to singers.
But some people just have amazing voices.
The first performer, Ballerina has an amazing voice.
- Her voice is amazing. - Her voice itself is amazing.
Can you just say "ah"?
(Her voice is changed.)
Her voice is amazing.
But her voice is changed.
Of course, disregard that.
Anyway, she has a nice voice.
Yes. Personally,
I want her to sing a duet with me on my concert.
Do you want her to sing with you?
Because her voice is perfect for a classical song.
She can easily pull off a classical performance.
She can do that.
Don't you think you're...
- too biased in her favor? - No.
You have to compliment Singing Puss too.
Singing Puss' singing...
wasn't just a singing.
- It was more of a feeling. - A feeling.
Yes. If you think about it,
singing well is like this.
When you sing a sad song,
the audience should get sad.
If the singer gets sad, she's not a good singer.
When she sang, I felt sad.
(He was touched by her performance.)
She's a very good singer.
Don't you want to perform with her?
- Of course I want to. - You want her too.
- I want to hear her head voice. - Right.
Can you show how you sing with your head voice?
- Head voice? - Yes. Like soprano.
Is it an audition?
We won't alter her voice this time.
- What should we do? - Sing this using your head voice.
(He shows her what to do.)
(She sings it with her head voice.)
Like this?
Excellent.
(Let's sing a duet together.)
Jung Chi.
You look very sad right now.
I'm still immersed in the song.
- Goodness. - I am.
I guess Ballerina to be a musical actress.
But watching her on this round made me think...
that she's someone who can sing all genres.
I think she's a master of many techniques.
It almost felt like she wanted to break Swallow's legs.
(It was as if Ballerina was ready to break Swallow's legs.)
She was pressing her breath,
and it even scared me a little.
- You felt her will. - Yes.
- And it gave you a chill. - Yes, it scared me.
- I see. - In case of Singing Puss,
I think she's already an established singer.
I'm sure you all realized that she's a seasoned singer.
When she was singing, I thought her nose was cute.
Her nose is very cute.
I have a dog,
and she made me fall for a cat again.
I see. All right.
Let's hear the minority opinions.
The competition between Ballerina and Swallow was...
like two different medicine to me.
(Their singing was like medicines to him.)
The first one is for when I'm upset.
When I'm upset, listening to Ballerina's singing...
would relieve all the stress.
I'd like to listen to Ballerina's singing when I'm upset.
As for Singing Puss, her voice makes me feel like...
eating a mint after...
brushing my teeth and gargling.
Her voice refreshes my ears.
It's like a voice of paradise.
Yes.
- Her voice cleans my ears. - I see.
Each of their voices heals me.
- That's the impression I got. - All right.
Now, I will announce...
the result of Final Round.
Ballerina impressed us with her sorrowful emotion.
And Singing Puss dragged us into a whirlpool of emotion...
with the most delicate emotion.
Between the two mask singers,
who will be the 51th King of Singer?
The winner will be revealed now.
Who will be the winner?
(She had the voice of great volume.)
(She expressed the most sorrowful emotion.)
(Ballerina's powerful voice filled the entire space.)
(She didn't miss any of the delicate emotions.)
(Her techniques were simply perfect.)
(Singing Puss had perfect techniques and emotions.)
Between Ballerina and Singing Puss,
who will be the winner and...
become the rival of Swallow?
The winner is...
(The tension is higher than ever.)
Who will be the winner?
Go, Singing Puss!
(It's the competition between two female vocalists.)
(This will determine their fates.)
(Everyone is waiting for the King of Mask Singer candidate.)
(Please reveal it now.)
The King of Mask Singer candidate will be revealed.
Who is it? The winner is...
The winner is...
Singing Puss won.
(Singing Puss won.)
(Singing Puss goes to Final Match.)
(It's too bad for Ballerina.)
(It was an intense competition.)
Singing Puss beat Ballerina.
(The final score was 75 to 24.)
The score is 75 to 24.
She got 75 votes on Round Three.
Singing Puss received 75 votes...
and beat Ballerina.
Please go back to the waiting room. We will see you on the next round.
Please give her a round of applause.
(Shortly, Ballerina's identity will be revealed.)
Singing Puss became the rival of Swallow.
No way.
(She's amazed.)
I don't know what will happen on the next round.
But I hope the King of Mask Singer will do his best too.
(She's thrilled.)
We will reveal her identity.
Please go to the back of the stage.
Now, Ballerina, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(She had the singing method of a musical actress.)
(She showed us that her voice had great volume.)
(Is she a musical actress?)
(She was thrilled by...)
(every compliment, no matter how small it is.)
(Is she a singer who is over 30 years old?)
(Or is she an older rookie?)
Please take off your mask and reveal your face.
She is...
(No way!)
(Are they shocked?)
She might be a famous idol.
(He's very curious.)
Please reveal your face.
She is...
Lina who used to be part of the group The Grace.
(Is Ballerina really Lina?)
(Following Stephanie and Dana,)
(Lina came to King of Mask Singer.)
(It's great to see her since it's been a very long time.)
I haven't seen her in a long time.
Members of The Grace came to our show,
and among the four members, Lina is the third one to visit.
Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello.
It's been a long time. I'm Lina. It's good to see you.
(She's the leader of The Grace, a group that debuted in 2005.)
(The Grace was loved by many fans as they showed...)
(great singing abilities despite their powerful dance moves.)
(Among them, Lina showed off her unrivaled sexy charms.)
(Lina has been cast as the heroine of many musicals.)
(She's doing great as a musical actress now.)
(Lina, a woman of mysterious and graceful charms)
People say everything changes in 10 years.
After The Grace stopped working as a group,
this is her first time in 10 years to be on stage...
- singing by herself. - Yes.
I assume things have changed a lot during those years.
I actually got married.
Yes. I got married in 2014.
I've been singing and acting...
in musicals rather than TV shows.
That's how I've been performing in front of the audience.
I wanted to let more people hear me sing,
not just the audience of the musical.
That's why I came to this show.
It's been 16 years since you made your debut,
and you've been a singer for a long time.
I heard you've been worried that your voice...
has no distinctive feature.
Even when we were working as The Grace,
I never performed on stage by myself.
I thought my voice wasn't good enough for that.
That's why I was really scared to be on this stage.
But the panelists have given me many great compliments.
They've given me courage to work harder.
- I see. - You sang "Maria" in Round Two.
You sang two songs that have...
extremely high notes so easily without trying hard.
I think you achieved it through...
a number of practices and trainings to improve yourself.
I believe you've made...
your presence known to everyone through your stage today.
- That's right. - Thank you.
She's being humble when she talks of her voice with no distinction.
Her voice is valuable and it needs to be made known to the public.
The people would love to hear her voice more.
As you proceed with your career,
I'm sure that you would mature as an artist.
- It was a great performance. - Thank you.
She used to be an idol singer, and she came back to the stage...
and sang by herself after 10 years.
She made her presence known through her stage today.
- Please give her a big hand. - Go, Lina!
Thank you.
(Lina gave a touching performance.)
(Please let us hear your great songs more often.)
(Smiling)
You're amazing. I hope you win.
(She encourages Singing Puss.)
I had so much fun.
I sing by myself only when I'm auditioning.
I sang by myself when I auditioned to be a singer when I was younger,
and I sing by myself when I audition for parts in musicals.
That's the only moment that I get to stand alone and sing.
It felt like I was on an audition today as well.
I could see the panelists watching me.
I think the result of today's audition isn't so bad.
I had a lot of fun.
This is the result of Round Three.
Singing Puss in Boots defeated Lina...
and moved on to Final Match.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
The only thing remains now is...
Nimble Gangnam Swallow's stage to defend his throne.
What kind of performance will he show us...
to defend his title as the King of Mask Singer?
This match will determine the 51st King of Mask Singer.
Let's watch Swallow's stage.
Final Match that will decide the 51st King of Mask Singer.
Can he fly high and achieve his second win?
The 50th King of Mask Singer, Nimble Gangnam Swallow.
(The powerful wing strokes that show his return...)
(will open the door of the King of Mask Singer.)
(With warm chirping that heralds the approach of spring,)
(Swallow comes out to the stage.)
(You can feel the spring in the air already.)
(He is dashing.)
He's coming out with a halo.
He's like a small giant.
(Show us a great stage.)
He looks like Sun Wukong.
It's like Sun Wukong is coming out.
You'll see him as a handsome man as he starts to sing.
Because he sings so well?
When he sings, he doesn't look so small.
Who is it? I'm so curious.
(He's such a talented singer.)
(It's his first match defending his title, which is the hardest.)
(His opponent is also an amazing singer,)
(but he is still confident that his stage will be powerful.)
(Everyone is curious about his stage.)
(What kind of a powerful stage did he prepare to win this match?)
I think it's going to be fantastic.
(Is he really singing this song?)
("Beautiful" by Crush)
(The heartbreaking sorrow that the drama "Goblin" showed)
(It's a sad song about love beyond death.)
(He sings about beautiful romance...)
(with his mellow and mystical voice.)
(Oh my goodness.)
(He slowly fills the song with his emotions.)
(He's kindly waiting for the audience to catch up.)
(His emotions pour out as if the river burst its banks.)
(It's a variation of emotions Swallow plays.)
(Amazed)
(His singing makes the audience hold their breaths.)
(Gosh)
(He is like a magician who moves people's hearts.)
(I now see him as Gong Yoo.)
(He hides his sophisticated techniques and singing ability...)
(and sings only with his voice.)
(Gosh. I love it.)
(The beautiful moments with his love...)
(have turned into beautiful memories.)
(As happy they were, the parting hurts even more.)
(The sadness permeates through your heart.)
(The audience becomes the protagonist of his story.)
(It's a cry that can't be heard.)
(The pain that he has to bear alone)
("Beautiful" by Swallow, the pain of parting that touches your heart)
(Impressed)
(Who is it? How can he be so good?)
(They still have lingering emotions.)
(What should we do about him?)
(They assimilate into his emotions as if it's their own story.)
Isn't he good?
(It feels sad yet liberating.)
I love him.
I love him so much.
He is the King of Mask Singer for a reason.
(They want to hear him sing a little more.)
I didn't want the song to end.
Final Match is now over.
Now, it's time for you to make a decision.
Press number one for Singing Puss in Boots,
and press number two for Nimble Gangnam Swallow.
This is your final decision.
It's the last choice you have to make to determine the winner.
All votes are in.
While we count the score, please say hello to each other.
Attention. Bow.
(Thank you for a great stage.)
It was a match between Singing Puss and Swallow.
Things are a little awkward.
How did you like their performances, Young Seok?
It's not over until it's over.
They sang such difficult songs...
so easily.
First of all, Swallow,
even though you are short,
you looked imposing while singing.
It was amazing.
I know this is a popular song,
so it has definite advantages.
But I believe you had a good strategy.
- In terms of timing? - Yes.
It is very important to choose what song to sing.
You should choose a song that people want to hear.
In that sense, I think he chose a good song for today.
It's not a sad song.
But the song brought a tear to my eyes.
I've become a big fan of him.
So I will always think about him even when I eat meat.
(What should we do?)
- Even when he eats meat? - He is a word magician.
What was that?
He will always think about Swallow even when he eats meat.
- I see. - Some would think...
it wasn't fair to choose this song.
But the thing is, this song doesn't have high notes...
and it is rather calm and slow.
So I was worried about that.
However, he sang it very powerfully.
I was surprised to see that.
I supposed the biggest advantage is his voice.
He chose a good song, but he's the one who made it great.
I thought it was wonderful.
Sometimes...
people become overly emotional and sentimental while singing.
I don't think it is good.
But Swallow gave the audience...
room to feel his emotion while singing.
(He sang smoothly without imposing his emotion on anyone.)
(It makes the audience appreciate the song themselves.)
(It makes the song more sentimental.)
He's so good. I can't believe this.
He sounded so comfortable singing.
I think that will probably decide...
the match.
I want to go to Gangnam with Swallow.
While he sang the song,
he looked like Gong Yoo to me.
(I did it!)
Even to a man?
- That's right. - Gosh.
We felt the same way.
I know.
I almost went down to the stage to draw the sword.
- I'm kidding. - What was that?
Why would you say that? Are you Kim Go Eun or what?
Whenever I heard King of Mask Singer sing,
I couldn't help notice whose voice it was.
But his voice was new, and he was still good.
Even though he is a little short,
once he started singing,
he looked like a giant to me. It was so cool.
I see.
You were amazing.
He captivated women's heart with his song.
I'd like to say the opposite.
I know he is a good singer.
I've known that since last week.
They say he chose a good song,
but men are...
sick of "Goblin".
People keep talking about the drama.
I thought it was almost over, but he sang the song again.
It made me a little upset.
I'm not sure if people would like it or not.
I see. I bet many of men in here...
must have learned the song against their will.
- Everyone listens to the song. - I know.
That could be a decisive factor.
It could be a head wind to him. That's what he says.
Hyun Chul, can you compare his performance to Singing Puss's?
Singing Puss had to...
sing with deep emotions because of the song lyrics.
She delivered the message of the lyrics with deep emotions.
Meanwhile, Swallow sounded chic.
If you don't like it, I will just step back here. He was like this.
Let's say they broke up with their lovers.
Singing Puss sounded like as if she was apologizing...
to her boyfriend for her fault.
(Even when her lover leaves her heartlessly,)
(she tries once more for her love.)
(She desperately approaches him again.)
Meanwhile,
Swallow never apologizes even if his lover leaves him.
(His lover leaves him, and he is left alone.)
(Even though he feels an excruciating pain,)
(he keeps it all to himself.)
She will understand my feelings for her someday.
It's like he puts up with it thinking that way.
The episode we are shooting today...
- will be aired three weeks later. - That's right.
We will have to wait three weeks to hear his song again.
If I knew it would be so good,
I would have brought an empty bottle...
and put his song into the bottle.
Then I'd appreciate it little by little...
until his song is aired.
It's just too hard to wait three weeks.
- I see. - Am I embarrassing you?
- I'm serious. - She needs an empty bottle.
- It was that good. - You even wanted to save his song.
- That's what you mean. - Right. I can't wait...
until his song is aired.
Can you guess whom women voted for?
- Of course. - I'm not sure.
I don't think all the women voted for Swallow.
- I agree. - That's because the song...
Singing Puss sang is...
loved by both men and women.
No one can foresee the result here.
Whoever wins this match, it'd be reasonable.
I see. Lastly, I'll hear from Yoon Seok.
Singing Puss sang three songs today...
by Lee Moon Sae, Naul, and Han Dong Geun.
- Those are all male artists. - That's right.
She had to change the key and reinterpret the songs.
However, she didn't sound awkward at all.
She knows how to play with songs by male artists.
I could tell that she's indeed very experienced.
When Swallow sang,
"Beautiful life, beautiful day",
his voice sounded so beautiful.
However, the more beautiful, the sadder it gets.
I almost shed tears for no reason.
If Singing Puss cleansed my ears,
Swallow cleansed my heart.
One thing I am worried about is, according to the food chain,
cats eat swallows. So I am a bit worried about that.
- Is that right? - Yes.
I'm the type to always worry beforehand.
- That's what I'm worried about. - I see.
It sounds rather profound.
"Cats eat swallows." All right.
Now, I will announce...
the result of Final Match.
The result is very interesting.
Why? What happened?
The margin of votes among non-entertainer panelists is...
only three.
(Surprised)
The margin of votes among entertainer panelists is four.
If non-entertainer and entertainer panelists made different choices,
the result could be overturned.
Please show the result.
(She caught people's eyes with her moist voice.)
(Her voice sounds refreshing but firm.)
(She showed off her great singing skills in Round One.)
(She's not just a cute cat anymore.)
(Her mournful voice showed the pain and sorrow of love.)
(She gripped the audience with her high-pitched voice in Round Two.)
(Her soulful voice lifted people's hearts.)
(She delicately delivered the message of lyrics.)
(Singing Puss in Boots is the queen of controlling emotions.)
(He faced his competitor with deep emotions.)
(His sweet voice stirred the hearts of both men and women.)
(His powerful vibrato filled the stage.)
(His performance is inviolable.)
Who will be the 51st King of Mask Singer?
The winner is...
(Excited)
(I can't watch this.)
(The result will be decided by a narrow majority.)
(Who will win the gold mask?)
(It is such a cliff-hanger.)
The winner is...
It's time to make a decision.
Will Swallow remain on the throne?
Or will Singing Puss become the new King of Mask Singer?
Who is the 51st King of Mask Singer?
The winner is...
(Singing Puss in Boots wins.)
Singing Puss won.
Singing Puss!
(After 18 weeks, they finally have the Queen of Mask Singer.)
(Singing Puss clipped Swallow's wings.)
(She is the new rising star.)
(Stunned)
(It's Singing Puss's counter insurgency.)
Singing Puss won.
(The score is 53 to 46.)
The final score is 53 to 46.
She got three more votes from the non-entertainer panelists...
and four more votes from the entertainer panelists.
With a margin of seven votes, Singing Puss beat Swallow.
We will present her...
with the gold mask and robe.
(The robe fits her well.)
She's the first...
new Queen of Mask Singer since last November.
Please tell us how you feel now.
My goal was...
to sing three songs and see Swallow close up.
Now that I'm here in the robe,
I'm very grateful. Thank you very much.
She will leave the stage immediately for security.
Please give her a round of applause.
(She's the first female King of Mask Singer of 2017.)
After 18 weeks, we finally have the Queen of Mask Singer.
What's happening? I'm wearing the robe.
Goodness.
They say there hasn't been a female King of Mask Singer for a long time.
I feel so proud.
What do I do? I'm just so happy. Thank you so much.
I'll be back again after practicing hard.
Bye.
- It's time to take off your mask. - Okay.
Who on earth is this gentleman? He's a little giant.
I'm so curious about who he is.
- Please take off your mask... - Who is he?
and reveal your face.
(He knows how to make his own sound.)
(Does he own perfect technique?)
(Is his vocal tone rhythm and blues and pop style like Eric Benet?)
(A new type of singer that surprised everyone with sophisticated voice?)
(His high-quality voice even purified men's hearts.)
(He isn't overrated even if I praised him so highly.)
Please take off your mask and reveal your face.
The identity of the 50th King of Mask Singer is revealed now.
Who is he?
(How could this even happen?)
- Who on earth is he? - Who's he? Who's he?
(Who is he that they're responding like that?)
(Please take off your mask quickly.)
The identity of the 50th King of Mask Singer is revealed now.
Who is he? Who is he?
He is...
Bong Gu of the talented duo, Gilgubonggu.
(Was Swallow Bong Gu?)
Bong Gu!
(How could I not recognize him?)
(You were awesome.)
Gilgubonggu?
Hello, I'm Bong Gu of Gilgubonggu.
(He debuted in 2013 as a member of a male duo, Gilgubonggu.)
(He had a hard time as an obscure singer working as a backup singer.)
(He came into the spotlight for his outstanding musicality.)
("Going Crazy", "JOA", "DalAh" and so on are his hit songs.)
(He's an acknowledged vocalist of a next generation.)
(He even sang the soundtracks of many different dramas.)
(His voice added sensitivity to those dramas.)
(He has such a soulful and sweet voice.)
(Bong Gu is a talented rising vocalist.)
Before he debuted, he was a backup singer for Kim Jo Han,
Kim Tae Woo, Son Ho Young, Lee Juck, Park Hyo Shin and so on.
He worked as a backup singer for those talented singers.
He's Bong Gu who's known for his great singing skills.
(Lee Juck, Tae Yang, Park Hyo Shin)
(Baek Z Young, Gummy, Lyn, Kim Tae Woo, Girl's Day, Seung Ri)
I heard you had ups and downs...
until you were able to let out your voice on stage.
It's been 13 years since I worked together with Gil Gu...
- as a duo. - I see.
I first met him when I was 20.
We kept working together as a team since then,
but we couldn't release our albums, so we moved here and there.
Later, I happened to sing as a backup singer...
and Gil Gu became a teacher to teach students.
- We finally debuted four years ago. - I see.
You're talented enough...
to become King of Mask Singer.
But I heard you don't feel that confident in singing.
Is it true?
I'm an obscure singer. Many people still don't know about me.
So when I get to sing somewhere else,
people would say, "Who's that guy?".
If I don't hear people clap,
I get so discouraged and intimidated.
I lacked confidence in myself for things like that.
But as I started to appear on a TV show like this,
- I got more confident. - That's a good thing.
When you aren't famous,
it's hard to get confidence...
however hard you try to encourage yourself.
As I listened to your song,
I think you'll become a famous singer within this year.
You have a voice that will lead you to your heyday.
Your name is a little tacky too.
- It is. - You sing in a sophisticated way.
You sang a song that made everyone feel proud.
Your team name is Gilgubonggu.
I feel sorry that you didn't stay longer as your team name.
But I don't feel sorry that I have to send him now.
I think he's going to come to our show again soon.
(We expect more from him as he's an acknowledged singer.)
He overcame his limits...
and took one step closer to people...
by interacting with them on stage.
Please give him a big round of applause again.
Bong Gu!
(We wish all the best for your future.)
Did you get your hair done exactly like the mask?
Does it look the same?
Come to think of it, it looks similar in a way. It does.
(He found a ring of fate on his last day.)
Singing as a background singer is fun to me.
I'm doing it because it's fun and exciting.
But the one thing I feel sorry about is...
that I can't interact with people with my song and my stage.
I always think how happy it'd be when it really happens.
I guess I quenched my thirst a bit...
on King of Mask Singer.
I ran here and there even though I'm not a good dancer.
It feels like I had my wish fulfilled.
Thank you for supporting Nimble Gangnam Swallow.
Thank you, everyone.
You were with Nimble Gangnam Swallow so far.
I'm out to drive swallows