The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Previously on King of Mask Singer.
With the most sorrowful voice,
she stirred up our emotions.
She beat the godfather of rhythm and blues, Moon Myung Jin,
and became a masked queen with five consecutive wins.
She overpowers the atmosphere with her surprising high notes.
My Song Could Hurt You, Dongmakgol Girl.
Wind, sky, leaves,
and emotions.
They are all being transformed by the autumn season.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
I am your unbiased show host, Kim Seong Ju.
(YooA, Nam Woo Hyun, and Kim Jae Woo)
By winning her fifth victory,
along with Catgirl, Cha Ji Yeon, and Red Mouth, Sunwoo Jung A,
she is in a tie...
as the third masked queen to win the most consecutive wins.
She is My Song Could Hurt You, Dongmakgol Girl.
Please greet the viewers.
Hello, everyone.
I am My Song Could Hurt You, Dongmakgol Girl.
Hello.
(Hello, masked queen.)
If you succeed to defend your throne once again,
with Spirited Lady, So Hyang, you will be in a tie...
with the second masked queen with the most consecutive wins.
And you will be among the top three of the total ranking.
Please tell us your resolution.
I am so grateful...
for having won five times already. I am very satisfied with it.
So you will be thankful if you win for the sixth time,
and you will still be fine if you don't win?
No. That's not it.
I do want to win.
I am confident.
Right. You are confident to win.
Gu Ra,
she's won five times, and she's going for her sixth victory.
I wonder what the public sentiment is like...
towards our masked queen.
The panelists...
don't think about her all the time.
- I am sure. - Yes.
They only think about her when they come here.
- They don't care too much. - They don't.
But today,
we will all fall for her.
Do you think she will win for her sixth time?
Like I said, we don't always think about her.
Shouldn't we see how she does today?
We don't know who will be here today either.
We don't know who might be among those eight people.
- We can't predict the outcome. - Fair enough.
- Right? - It's relative.
Since her voice is her strong suit,
as long as she chooses the right song,
her voice will blend with the song.
Then she has a good chance.
Will she get through this?
Everyone, please stay tuned.
Who will make it to the end...
and be the 86th Queen, Dongmakgol Girl's rival?
Now, let's begin the first match of Round One,
the duet song competition.
(King of Mask Singer)
The first match of Round One.
My songs are high-class.
Top singer, Dabotap!
I'll show you what a top singer's performance is like.
(I'm the top singer around here.)
(Welcome)
He is tall indeed.
It's a 10 won coin.
He must be so nervous.
Here comes his opponent.
The masked queen?
Ask the stars.
Cheomseongdae.
(The Masked Queen? Ask the stars, Cheomseongdae)
I'll show you what genuine vocal cords are like.
(Twinkle twinkle my voice.)
(How I wonder what you are.)
It's a match between Cheomseongdae and Dabotap.
(She makes a cute appearance.)
She's so cute.
She's lively.
Both of them look like idol singers.
(It is a match between Gyeongju's two landmarks.)
(Their performance should be as great as their popularity.)
(Which of them...)
(will captivate the panelists' ears and maintain their reputation?)
("Timeless" by Zhang Li Yin, featuring XIA)
- I know this song. - This song...
I think this is going to be great.
(This song will show how they will harmonize.)
(Dabotap has a warm and deep voice.)
(On top of Dabotap's soft voice, Cheomseongdae adds her shiny voice.)
(Their voices softly blend together.)
Their voices are a perfect match.
(What a great duet.)
Both of them are certainly professional singers.
(She has a clear and pure voice.)
Look at this person.
(He totally loves it.)
(Impressed)
(Their sweet harmony...)
(brings everyone together.)
Both of them have classy voices.
(House Band)
(The echo of their voices fascinates our ears.)
(A song of an eternal love, "Timeless".)
(We won't let go of this love.)
Gosh, they're great.
They're great.
I think one of them will make it to Final Round.
The first match of Round One is now over.
First, I'd like to hear from the most sentimental man here.
Young Seok, how did you like it?
When I heard their nicknames, Dabotap and Cheomseongdae,
I expected to see quite old contestants,
but they were like students in Gyeongju for a field trip.
I see.
Both of them sing well. They're both singers,
but the reasons they've become singers might be different.
You can figure that out from just their voices?
Yes. Dabotap must have wanted to be an actor.
But he probably got a lot of offers like this from people.
"Would you like to be a singer?"
(That sounds likely.)
He gave it a try, and it wasn't that bad.
I think that's how he became a singer.
I see. So he's not an actor now?
I think he acts as well.
He's a singer and an actor at the same time.
- Is he? - I think he's doing both.
- So he can do both. - He has such a great voice.
What about Cheomseongdae?
Cheomseongdae must have always dreamed of being a singer...
since she was young.
That's how it sounded to me.
She has a very addictive voice.
I think she can even make it to Final Round...
if she chooses the right songs.
Do you agree with him, Hyun Chul?
- No. - You don't?
It was a very close match from the first match.
So I wouldn't be surprised no matter who wins this match.
When Dabotap was singing,
I was reminded of a singer whose name was Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.
His pronunciation was similar...
to Tsuyoshi Kusanagi's.
They have similar pronunciations?
When he pronouncing "yo",
- he was singing like this. - "Yo"
(I'm okay)
(He has a distinctive accent when he sings.)
(Do they sound similar?)
He speaks Korean well,
but he's from a foreign country. To be more specific, the Far East.
He's either from China or Japan.
I think he's an East Asian who looks similar to Koreans.
So you're saying he could not be a Korean?
Yes.
- But I can be wrong. - You're open to the possibility.
He could be a foreign member of an idol group.
- I think that's likely. - I see.
And as for Cheomseongdae,
she's wearing the same outfit he's wearing,
but she's much older than him.
- Is she older than him? - Yes.
(What?)
Her gestures...
are not like what idol singers do.
Her hand was like this.
She was swaying slowly while singing.
(Her gesture makes her look somewhat old.)
And she's very relaxed.
She's very relaxed.
(Oh, come on.)
See? She's saying, "Oh, come on."
Such gestures tell me that she's quite old.
The ways they use vibrato when they are singing...
are very similar.
This wasn't a competition.
There aren't many co-ed duets these days.
I felt like watching...
a perfect duet that was selected through many auditions.
I see.
To me,
it was really hard to make a decision.
There are a lot of nice comments.
I think we all share similar opinions.
So I think Cheomseongdae...
is at least as experienced as Yangpa.
- She's as experienced as Yangpa? - Of course.
- I think she's a singer. - I see.
What do you think about the idea that Dabotap is a foreigner?
When I heard the idea,
someone came across my mind.
- It's a member of Super Junior. - Super Junior.
There's a member called Zhou Mi.
- Zhou Mi? - Yes, Zhou Mi.
His name suddenly came across my mind.
- Zhou Mi suddenly came to my mind. - Suddenly?
Yes, there's no reason. It just happened.
- Zhou Mi suddenly came to my mind. - I see.
What do you think about that?
- They're similar in height. - Yes.
But I think he's definitely not him.
Why do you think so?
Zhou Mi has wider shoulders. He's very fit.
- Zhou Mi has a bigger build. - Exactly.
He has bigger arms.
- Does he? - Yes.
Then do you think he's an idol singer?
I'm 100 percent sure...
- at least about his age. - You know his age?
Yes. I was a school uniform model for three years.
Right.
- And when I see them, - Yes?
I think they will look great in those uniforms.
Also, they chose to sing...
- a very difficult duet song. - That's right.
It was released about 10 years ago.
So I'm sure...
that they're both in their 20s.
- They're in their 20s? - They're both idol singers as well.
- You think so? - Yes.
All right. Let's check out their specialties now.
We will start with Dabotap.
He can sing every children's song...
with the echo effect of a karaoke machine.
See? He can't be a foreigner.
Firstly, it's "Butterfly".
With the karaoke machine's echo effect. Let us hear it.
(Checking the microphone first)
(Butterfly)
(Oh, my gosh.)
(The song resounds in your ears.)
(His singing with a great echo effect...)
(surprises everyone.)
(Fly over to me as you dance)
That's it!
(Wow! You sure know how to sing!)
That was amazing!
No one has done anything like that before.
That was really good!
(Amazed)
Oh, my.
People seem to really like it.
They're cheering very loudly.
(Cheering)
- Excuse me. - Wait, that was...
Did you add some voice effects in the middle?
- Not at all. - Are you sure?
- Yes. - There's one more possibility now.
He could be a comedian.
Was it that good?
People rarely receive a standing ovation after their specialties.
- That was good. - If you can do...
something like that, people would ask you to do it on other shows,
but I haven't seen that before.
Has anyone done that on "Weekly Idol"?
- On "Weekly Idol"? - YooA.
I don't think anyone has done anything like that.
- That means he's someone new. - I've never seen it either.
He managed to pronounce the lyrics differently...
when they were echoed.
- He did it very skillfully. - I see.
That's not something anyone can do.
That's why I don't think he's a foreigner.
(He's not a foreigner?)
You think Hyun Chul is wrong about that.
Can you recite the names of Joseon monarchs with the effect too?
But that's not a song.
I want to know if he could do it even when there's isn't a melody.
- With the echo effect? - Can you do that?
- Really? - Gosh.
All right. Please recite the names of Joseon monarchs.
(Checking the microphone again)
(It raises their expectation.)
(Taejo, Jungjong, Taejong, Sejong, Munjong, Danjong, Sejo)
- That was great. - He's really incredible.
It's really amazing.
All right. Good.
Now, let's see Cheomseongdae's specialty this time.
She will do some voice imitations.
First, it's the voice of Park Gi Ryang, the voice actor.
Let us hear it.
"Today's food is kalguksu."
"Their secret recipe has been handed down through three generations."
That's all.
Gosh. She's good.
- It was good. - Yes, it was.
(It made me hungry.)
This time, she will imitate Hyun Sook's voice.
She can imitate a wide range of voices.
Let us hear it.
(She lets out a sigh first.)
Let me start over. Sorry.
(An unexpected accident)
Wait. She just spoke.
"Let me start over"? Wait.
You shouldn't say something like that.
They can hear your real voice. Come on.
The voice imitation of Hyun Sook. Let us hear it.
(Hula, hula, hula)
(Hyun Sook's voice from when she cheerfully shakes a tambourine)
(Jingle)
"Hello, I'm Hyun Sook, the good daughter."
That's all.
She doesn't sound so young. What should I do?
I'm sure that she's not a young person.
When she was trying to imitate Hyun Sook's voice,
she accidentally said, "Let me start over."
I thought that was the voice imitation.
Her voice sounded mature.
(She has a mature voice?)
Also, she's having a hard time supporting herself with one knee.
So she's constantly swaying sideways.
(Swaying)
Dabotap is standing still,
but she's distributing her weight on both knees.
- By swaying sideways? - Yes.
- To ease her knees. - You think she's too old...
- to support herself easily? - Yes.
All right. Let's see one more specialty of Dabotap.
He will show us a female idol group's dance.
After this, you may be able to tell if he's an idol singer or not.
Music, please!
(How will he do the cute dance of TWICE?)
(Light steps)
(Dancing cutely)
Watch his dance carefully.
Look at those cheerful steps. There you go.
(A dance party in Gyeongju)
He looks natural.
(The 20th national treasure's swag.)
(He dances as cutely as female idol singers.)
That's all.
(That was great.)
- He can dance. - Certainly.
He's definitely an idol singer.
I'm sure he's an idol singer.
You're sure?
Yes. The dance involved some steps,
and he did it in perfect rhythm.
- He danced perfectly to the rhythm. - Yes.
- Experienced dancers make... - That's right.
certain movements while dancing.
He moved his head like this to the rhythm.
I think he's an actor who had been training...
to become an idol singer for a long time.
As for his echo effect specialty earlier,
you must have a big mouth or enough space in your mouth...
to create the resonance.
So I searched for idol singers with a big mouth.
- Idol singers with a big mouth? - Yes.
- Kim Dong Han, - Kim Dong Han?
- and JB of GOT7 came up. - JB?
They're known to have the biggest mouths among idol singers.
That's clever thinking.
I told you that this would be a close match.
I have the results in my hands now.
The winner of this match was decided...
with only three votes apart.
It's a really close match.
Between Dabotap and Cheomseongdae,
which masked singer gave a more memorable performance?
Let's find out the result now.
(His voice has a solid resonance.)
(Dabotap gave an emotional and touching performance.)
(She has a voice that twinkles like a star.)
(Cheomseongdae gave a soft and warm performance.)
Between Dabotap and Cheomseongdae,
who will win this match...
and move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Whose voice is as precious as the national treasure?)
(The winner is...)
Will it be Dabotap or Cheomseongdae?
Who won three more votes?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is it?
Cheomseongdae is the winner!
(Let's go watch the stars!)
(That's right!)
(Her supporters give each other a high five.)
Gosh, Dabotap. That's too bad.
It's such a shame.
Cheomseongdae defeated Dabotap by winning three more votes.
- I'm sure he's an idol singer. - Only three more votes.
Please go back to your waiting room.
Let's give her a big hand.
Cheomseongdae moved on to Round Two.
Where are you going?
Your exit is over there.
The way you came from. That way.
She's a bit flustered right now.
(Let's find out who Dabotap is.)
(Hurray)
See you again in Round Two.
It's time to reveal Dabotap's identity now.
Let's find out who he is with a solo performance he prepared.
Please give him a big round of applause!
(Is he a singer and an actor?)
(His pronunciation sounds similar to Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.)
(A foreign member of an idol group?)
(Zhou Mi of Super Junior-M?)
(Who is Dabotap, the man who showed us an amazing specialty?)
(These drumbeats sound familiar.)
It's "You're My Girl".
("You're My Girl" by Lee Seung Gi)
"You're My Girl"!
- "You're My Girl"? - Yes.
Let's enjoy this, ladies.
(The female audiences are already captivated.)
(I see you as a woman)
Oh, my.
I love the lyrics of this song.
(Every listener becomes the girl in the lyrics.)
(It's an enchanting song for every girl in the country.)
(Here we go!)
(Because you're my woman)
(It's a bold yet soft love confession...)
(where he tells her that he sees her as a woman)
(Who are you?)
Who is it?
- Now, - I'm waiting!
Dabotap, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Screaming)
He is...
They're cheering loudly.
(What's going on?)
They're screaming like crazy.
Dabotap, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
He is...
the main vocalist of Myteen, a new seven-member idol group,
Song Yu Vin!
(He's Song Yu Vin of Myteen?)
(This is unbelievable.)
Yu Vin?
He's grown a lot in the meantime.
He's an adult now.
(Just like his young face,)
(his voice sounds pure and innocent.)
(The female audience's hearts flutter.)
(Because you're my woman)
(The younger man's straightforward spirit...)
(sways the older women's hearts.)
(The refreshing love confession...)
(is full of romance.)
(They're happy as well.)
(She's tearing up.)
(The audience is soaked into Yu Vin's sweet performance.)
He grew up nicely.
It makes my heart flutter even when I'm a man.
He has a fresh charm.
Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello, I'm the main vocalist of the group, Myteen.
I'm Song Yu Vin.
(He came out on TV as a young boy from Daegu in 2014.)
(With his sweet voice unlike his age,)
(he quickly became the talk of the town.)
(He advanced to the top 4 contestants in "Superstar K 6"...)
(and made himself famous.)
(He debuted with a duet, "Garosugil At Dawn", with Baek Z Young.)
(They made a fantastic harmony despite their age gap.)
(He made another debut as a member of Myteen in 2017.)
(With his outstanding singing skills,)
(he's in charge of the main vocalist position within the group.)
("Myteen's Showcase in Japan Was Held Successfully")
(He's also another next-generation singer in the soundtrack industry.)
(He's expected to walk on a flowery road.)
Some of you might remember,
but he appeared on "Superstar K 6" back in 2014.
You were a high schooler back then.
I was a freshman in high school.
- How about now? - I'm 21 now.
You're 21. I see.
By any chance, is your hometown in the Far East...
or somewhere like that?
I felt so frustrated.
- I wanted to take off my mask. - They thought you were a foreigner.
My pronunciation isn't so clear...
because I'm from Gyeongsang Province.
Anyway, I felt so frustrated.
Your actual dream wasn't a singer.
- No. - It was a baseball player?
- Right. - Let me tell you this...
since he said he wanted to be a baseball player.
He looks exactly like the baseball player, Hong Sung Heon.
- Hong Sung Heon? - I've heard that a lot.
- Hong Sung Heon? - He looks exactly like...
Hong Sung Heon.
- I see. - He became the talk of the town...
for having a face similar to Yunho of TVXQ in the past as well.
You're right.
He really is an adult now.
I've found something unique...
among his goals in appearing on this show.
"Getting approved of my dancing skills by Gu Ra"?
I made an appearance on "Three Wheels" once before.
- I wonder if he remembers. - "Three Wheels"?
Did you hear something from him back then?
I happened to dance freestyle in the middle of the show.
At that time, I knew nothing about dancing.
But I danced anyway.
Gu Ra went, "He's horrible."
Gu Ra said that?
(He said, "You're horrible", from behind.)
(He said it once more.)
- He said I was horrible at it. - It hurt your feelings.
Yes, it hurt my feelings.
- He hurt his feelings. - He hurt his feelings.
What I remember about him is when he came out on "The Capable Ones"...
- with Dahyun and my son. - Right.
They're the same age.
My memory about him is heartwarming,
- but it's not for him. - It's very different.
I couldn't help but behave that way...
because of the situation in "Three Wheels",
so please be understanding.
As far as I know,
he was said to be another Kang Seung Yoon at that time.
He sang and played the guitar at the same time.
But I can't play the guitar.
(Flustered)
You're hurting my feelings again.
- There's an error in his memory. - There's an error.
Anyway, he's grown up a lot.
Thank you.
Ho Young, you cast a vote for him,
- didn't you? - That's right.
His voice felt so comfortable to me.
Although he's actually young,
his voice is unaffected.
I think he's charming and full of talents.
- Thank you. - I don't regret in voting for him.
Along with the sweet voice that goes well with the autumn season,
he has shown his mature sentiments.
Please give him another round of applause.
Thank you.
(We'll look forward to seeing your amazing activities.)
First off, my future goal...
may seem to be too big of a goal,
but I want to be like Lee Seung Gi and Seo In Guk,
who're great at acting, singing,
and talking on variety shows.
I'd like to become a versatile entertainer.
I want to be a top star.
I have this feeling that Z Young might make a call...
and scold me a little.
Or she might treat me to a meal. I'll be hopeful.
I love you, Z Young.
Top Singer Dabotap...
was Song Yu Vin of Myteen.
Thank you. Goodbye.
As the result of Round One,
The Masked Queen? Ask the Stars, Cheomseongdae...
won against Song Yu Vin of Myteen and advanced to Round Two.
It's the second match of Round One.
"Who hasn't voted for me?"
I See Through You, Gungye.
(I See Through You, Gungye)
I'll see through you and find out...
if you're not focusing on my performance.
(He'll make it to the throne with his see-through skills.)
(They've had their minds read.)
Who is he?
He's so charismatic.
He looks strong.
Against him...
(Creepy music)
You Can't Mistake My Voice, Mishil.
(You Can't Mistake My Voice, Mishil)
I, Mishil, will become the new masked queen.
(Let's wait and see.)
(We're rooting for you.)
She really looks like Mishil.
She seems strong.
Gosh. She's tall.
It's Gungye versus Mishil.
(It's a match between two historical figures.)
(They're more excited than any other match.)
(The living Buddha with his see-through skills, Gungye)
(The charismatic heroine of the Silla period, Mishil)
("Farewell Story" by Lee Moon Sae)
It's a sentimental song.
It's unlike their masks.
I can sense their singing skills just by hearing the prelude.
I feel it too.
(Her husky voice is soft but powerful.)
She's a skilled singer.
- Her voice sounds familiar. - Same here.
(Amazed)
(Getting goosebumps)
This is so good.
(It's the duet of the century between Taebong and Silla.)
(They don't disappoint the audience as expected.)
- I heard their voices somewhere. - Me too.
Gungye's voice sounds really familiar.
It's a voice we hear often.
(Gungye's voice captivates their ears like magic.)
(It's so sad.)
(Mishil commands the stage with the power of a heroine.)
(Their harmony is invincible.)
(They fall for Mishil.)
(Goodbye, my love.)
(Gungye and Mishil's "Farewell Story"...)
(touched everyone's hearts.)
That was great.
I love that song.
It was a treat to the ears.
Thank you. Thank you.
They were amazing.
Both of them were amazing.
The second match of Round One came to an end.
Young Seok, what did you think?
Although it's a calm song, they gave a fierce performance.
It was a match of charisma.
Mishil said, "Follow me!"
Gungye didn't say anything,
but I want to follow him.
Mishil was the lead singer of this performance,
but Gungye was the backup singer who shined more.
You saw that charm in Gungye.
Yes. Without a question,
the masked singer who sang more perfectly...
is obviously Mishil.
But the pure voice I wanted to have...
belonged to Gungye.
Let's hear from the gentleman of King of Mask Singer, Kai.
I will begin with what I thought about Mishil.
She showed us everything...
without doing anything.
In the musical industry,
seasoned actors...
can show incredible energy...
just by moving their arms.
They don't need to do it with force.
Exactly.
I think Mishil is a veteran actress...
from the musical industry.
I guess she sounded like a musical actress.
Yes. I say that...
because she whispered the lyrics...
rather than singing in the beginning.
The confession she gave with a sigh...
was more than enough to move the audience's hearts.
That's why...
I think she is a veteran singer...
who has the power like Mishil...
who moved the country with just a single word.
- That's what I think. - You made a bold guess.
- A veteran musical actress. - Yes.
- How about Gungye? - As for Gungye,
I guessed a sickness he has.
- Does he have a sickness? - Yes, he does.
Does Gungye have a sickness?
He has rhinitis and sinus infection.
He is suffering from rhinitis and sinus infection.
(Excuse me?)
He sounded like he had a stuffy nose.
Although I described it as a sickness,
his nasal voice is charming when he sings.
His nasal voice...
tickles the audience's ears.
His right amount of vibrato...
and his expression from his pure heart...
were his strongest points. That's what I think.
Gungye is suffering from rhinitis and sinus infection.
Yoon Sang.
I don't think he has a sickness.
This is really hard.
When I listened to Mishil,
I could tell that she is seasoned.
Since I have years of experiences too,
I should know someone who is as seasoned as she is.
But among singers,
no one comes to my mind.
If I must make a guess,
her husky voice...
reminds me...
- of Jeok Woo's voice. - Jeok Woo?
However, I can't say she is Jeok Woo for sure...
because there is something different...
about 10 percent.
That's the scary part of King of Mask Singer.
I know Gungye's voice.
- Really? - I know his voice.
I know his voice 100 percent.
But even though he has familiar voice,
I can't identify him since his face is covered.
Jae Woo, it's a fight against yourself now.
- I have no idea. - This round is the same for me.
- It's the same here. - Me too.
- As for Mishil, - In any case...
she turned her head toward Gungye...
during the performance.
I saw her larynx for a short moment.
(A bit of her larynx was seen under the mask.)
(What?)
It was certainly that of a singer.
She was born with a larynx...
that is perfect for singing.
I think she is someone...
- who performs on stage. - A member of Bigmama,
Lee Yeong Hyun,
visited the show once with a costume she prepared.
- She wore a costume. - She wore a costume.
She got eliminated...
because she put too much effort into the costume.
She reminds me of Lee Yeong Hyun.
Her costume is similar.
If she was a bit taller,
she would be like Lee Yeong Hyun.
- I think... - Somehow...
- Mishil majored in jazz. - Jazz?
She does sound like that.
Doesn't that mean she could be Lee Yeong Hyun?
She could be Lee Yeong Hyun.
Is she Lee Yeong Hyun,
a musical actress, or a jazz musician?
When Gungye...
introduced himself in the beginning,
I heard a voice for a comedy skit.
(I see through you.)
- A comedy skit? - A voice for acting.
That's right.
I think he could be a comedian.
As for Mishil,
she has an imposing charisma everyone felt.
But she was the same...
when she introduced herself.
"Hello,"
"I am You Can't Mistake My Voice, Mishil."
(She spoke in a firm and elegant way.)
I think she has introduced herself at a nightclub.
She had that voice.
- A nightclub? - That's right.
Back in the day, many senior singers...
- performed at a nightclub. - I can't believe her.
- I can't believe her. - Why?
Gu Ra, did I make a big mistake?
- I don't think I did. - It was the first time...
I lowered my head because of something Bong Sun said.
I can't believe her.
Mishil is laughing hysterically.
Artists performed at nightclubs in the past.
- Nightclubs. - It was like that back then.
Many popular singers performed at a nightclub...
back then.
- Popular singers used to do that. - Okay.
Okay,
but I don't think she fits the description.
Kai gave us a direction.
- He isn't always correct. - No, he isn't.
However, he could point us to the right direction.
And I don't think she has performed at nightclubs.
- The nightclubs... - Is it a crime to perform there?
I'm not saying that it's a crime to perform at nightclubs.
I am just saying she doesn't fit the description.
- So she didn't perform there? - Yes.
All right. It's time to check out their specialties.
Mishil will go first.
She will imitate the characters from historical dramas.
The first one is the king's mother.
She will imitate...
the voice of a typical king's mother in historical dramas.
(The king's mother always has a strong and angry voice.)
Crown Prince, this is an insult to your grandmother.
Let's end it here.
She did an amazing job.
She is a musical actress.
(I was right.)
Kai led us in the right direction.
- Is she in the musical industry? - Yes.
Lastly, the king's mother...
has something to say to Gu Ra.
Please say something nice.
All right. Mishil, let's hear it.
Eunuch Gu Ra, what you must cut off...
is your chin.
Your chin.
(Say goodbye to your chin.)
My goodness.
That was intense.
- You are right, Your Highness. - She surprised me.
Okay. Thank you.
It's time to check out Gungye's specialty.
Please listen carefully to his specialty.
Jae Woo and Bong Sun, listen carefully.
Gungye will imitate a conversation...
between Shin Gu and Shin Sung Woo.
Gungye, let's hear it.
The sky is gray since I am constipated all the time.
(It's a parody of Shin Gu's laxative commercial.)
Please come out.
Don't come out.
Go inside.
Please come out.
Let's end it here.
He did an amazing job.
He is very young.
I can tell you for certain that he isn't a comedian.
- He's not a comedian? - No. He just wants us...
to mistake him for a comedian.
Comedians wouldn't show a specialty like this.
There are many comedians who don't have specialties.
If that's the case for him,
he might be a comedian with gentle skills and wits...
for TV programs.
- Right. - I see.
I think he's one of my close friends.
- A friend? - He might be my friend.
- I see. - I might guess it right too soon,
so I'll tell you his name later.
- Really? - Just tell me.
Gu Ra is going to hear the name.
He wants to check it first.
Gu Ra's face will tell everything.
I don't think he's right.
Gu Ra wants him to give up.
Why are they whispering in front of so many people?
What are you guys doing?
He told me to get lost.
- No, I didn't say that. - Do you think it makes sense?
I didn't even open my mouth. Why would I say that?
Do you think he's right?
I think he's right.
The guy he mentioned...
is famous for being not funny among comedians.
- We can penetrate his mind. - He just flinched.
We can read his mind.
He seems upset.
He's watching all of you.
My friend makes that gesture a lot.
All right. Then please protect his identity for a while.
Now, it's time to see Mishil's last specialty.
She prepared a dance.
The name of her dance is "Open the Door to the Throne".
I wonder what that is.
Music, please.
(What is this song?)
(Knocking)
All right. Open the door.
Queen of Mask Singer, please open the door.
(Laughing)
(Dancing)
(Queen of Mask Singer, please open the door.)
(Who is it?)
(Surprise)
That's it.
(Her specialty opened the doors to the panelists' hearts.)
All right, Mishil. You dance quite well.
She's a good dancer. Are you sure she didn't perform at a club?
I'm Mishil.
I think she's a singer who performs at around 10pm.
At 10pm?
We will figure it out once her face is revealed.
All right. Now, I will announce...
the result of the second match of Round One.
Who is the winner of this match?
Between the two masked singers,
I'll now reveal the winner of this match.
(He has a delicate and soft voice.)
(Gungye's emotional charm touched people's hearts.)
(She has a firm and powerful voice.)
(Mishil's charisma captivated the audience.)
Who will win this match...
and move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
(It was a match between two intense scene stealers.)
(The winner is...)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(You Can't Mistake My Voice, Mishil wins.)
Mishil wins.
(Mishil has opened the door to Round 2.)
(Gungye did a good job though.)
Mishil beat Gungye...
and became the winner.
The score is 64 to 35.
Mishil won by a margin of 30 votes.
Please go back to your waiting room.
Please give her a big hand.
(Congratulations.)
I'll enjoy the match.
This is so fun.
Now, it is time to reveal Gungye's identity.
Is he the comedian who's famous for not being funny?
We will reveal his identity...
with a solo performance he prepared for Round Two.
Please give him a round of applause.
(His gentle charm tickled people's ears)
(He might be a comedian.)
(Is he a comedian who is close with Jae Woo?)
(He has a name for not being funny.)
(Is he really the comedian who's not funny?)
("I Will Give You Everything" by Cho Kyu Man)
He sings so well.
I think he's a singer.
(His soft voice melts people's hearts.)
(Fascinating)
(This is so nice.)
I love this rhythm.
Now, Gungye, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(Screeching)
He is...
(I'm sure he's my friend.)
(Who on earth are you?)
Who is he?
Now, Gungye, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
He is...
the crown prince of middle-aged women.
He's an actor with 22 years of experience,
Ko Se Won.
(Gungye was an actor!)
He wasn't my friend.
That's not him.
He's Se Won!
(No one expected to see him here.)
(Amazed)
(Unbelievable)
(I can't believe this.)
(He sings almost as well as a professional singer.)
(Se Won sings with all sincerity.)
(He's good.)
You're great.
(You're the best, Ko Se Won.)
(The panelists are falling for Se Won's charm.)
(I'll give you)
(All the love that I have left)
(Ko Se Won's "I Will Give You Everything" fascinates everyone.)
(Their hearts flutter.)
(He's cool.)
He's good.
He sings very well.
Please say hello to your viewers.
Hello, I'm the actor, Ko Se Won. Nice to meet you.
All right.
(He's a seasoned actor with 22 years of experience.)
(He brought fun to "Rude Miss Young Ae" playing Hyuk Gyu.)
(He became the talk of the town playing a shameless...)
(and nasty guy, Wang Jae Soo in "Three Brothers".)
(He portrays everything from a whimsical and comic character...)
(to a dignified one in historical dramas.)
(He's an actor specialized in playing a handsome executive.)
(He captures women's hearts with his sweet words.)
(Now he's the crown prince of middle-aged women.)
(Falling in love)
(He won the Best Actor Award in MBC Drama Awards.)
(I will continue to repay you with good acting.)
(He's also active in the musical scene.)
(He's a talented actor with diverse charm, Ko Se Won.)
He's called as the EXO for middle-aged women...
winning the hearts of women.
Se Won's an actor with 22 years of experience.
A lot of middle-aged women love me.
I'm grateful for that.
I once appeared in "Radio Star" where Gu Ra is the host.
It was a special episode about the EXO of middle-aged women.
I see.
Then it just became my nickname.
I mostly appear in daily dramas or weekend dramas.
I think that's why they call me like that.
Your wife is a musician, right?
Yes. My wife is Lala.
(Surprised)
- She used to be a singer. - What?
- Do you know her, Jae Woo? - Yes.
How do you know my wife?
Wait.
- How does Jae Woo know his wife? - Is he upset?
It's just...
- Why are you suspicious of him? - He's just a fan.
- He knows her as a fan. - I just know her name.
You surprised us.
He's on a lot of weekend dramas. So he always goes,
"How do you know my wife?"
He sounded like a drama character.
"How do you know my wife?"
That's how he said that.
There is someone among the celebrity panelists...
who he has a connection with him as a musical actor.
- Yes, you're right. - Who is it?
- It's Yu Young Seok. - Yu Young Seok.
Yes.
He's got a lot of great songs.
So a musical was created based on his songs.
- And? - Yes.
He was a music director, and he starred on the show too.
I also starred on that show.
- As what? - As the lead actor.
- As the lead actor? - Yes.
Why didn't you know it was him?
We practiced together every day for three months.
We were always together.
But he didn't sing this well back then.
- He wasn't that good? - When he first came...
to do the musical,
I fell for him for his handsome looks.
We wished that he would sing at least half as nicely as he looks.
He sang much better than I expected.
But he sang really well today.
That's why you didn't recognize him.
I voted for him though.
- Did you? - I did.
He's got a very clear musical character.
So I think he has enough talent...
as a musician.
I voted for him too.
A lot of practice isn't always necessary to sing better.
As you live life,
the depth of your singing might change.
I think that's why Young Seok didn't recognize him.
It means he improved that much over the past 10 years.
He should have more confidence in himself.
Thank you.
By delicately expressing his emotions,
he surpassed being housewives' idol...
and captured the hearts of all generations.
Please give a round of applause for the actor, Ko Se Won.
Thank you.
(Go, Se Won!)
When I took off my mask and heard everyone cheer,
I got an endorphin boost.
I was a little nervous, but it was more fun.
The fact that many people are fond of me...
makes me feel rewarded for acting.
I think this experience is the joy of my life.
I am very grateful.
I hope you will continue to cheer for me.
I See Through You, Gungye was me, Ko Se Won.
Stay healthy.
You Can't Mistake My Voice, Mishil...
beat Ko Se Won and made to Round Two.
This is the third match of Round One.
Her voice is endangered and rare.
It's Not a Green Onion, Upa Lupa.
(It's Not a Green Onion, Upa Lupa)
Upa Lupa! Will you fall for my song?
(Fall for my cuteness.)
(She's cute!)
What is "Upa Lupa"?
It's a cute fish.
It's smiling.
Really?
Contending against her is this masked singer.
Drop the beat, please.
Beatboxing Sunfish.
(Beatboxing Sunfish)
If you don't vote for me, I will die.
(Please choose me.)
(I promise.)
(A big man appears.)
- He's got a big build. - He's a big guy.
I think he'll sing very well.
(Upa Lupa and Sunfish appear.)
Upa Lupa is very elegant.
- He's a very big man. - He's very big.
He's got the silhouette of Ma Dong Seok.
He does.
(The aquatic creatures with unique appearances captured our attention.)
(Which one of them will swim to Round 2?)
(Will it be the mysterious Upa Lupa?)
(Or will it be Sunfish, who is 4m tall and weighs 1t?)
("I Have No Problem" by Hwang Gyu Young﻿)
Her voice is really lovely.
(Her clear voice echoes.)
He's young.
(He sings carefully with his pure voice.)
(Somehow,)
(it's making us excited.)
(We love it.)
(The hopeful melody resonates throughout the studio.)
(I can...)
(do it too!)
(She fills the stage with her clear voice.)
(He sings in a straightforward and confident fashion.)
(Where did I hear his voice?)
(I have no problem)
(Bravo!)
Who is she?
I know that voice.
Her voice is so lovely.
My goodness.
(I have no problem)
(Her one and only voice is impossible to not love.)
(With his charming voice, he confidently walks his own path.)
(The stage is filled with the voices of hope.)
(There was absolutely no problem with this duo.)
(They exuded so much positive energy.)
It was one cheerful performance.
Her voice sounded very familiar.
The third match of Round One ended.
Hyun Chul,
how charming were their voices?
I think Sunfish is young enough...
to have heard that song...
on the day of his college entrance exam.
I think he's a young man.
He pronounced "th" a lot.
- "Th". - "Th".
I have no problem
Like that.
I am certain...
- that Upa Lupa is a singer. - She's a singer.
She has a very good diction.
But she doesn't sound like a young artist.
I think she was active in the '90s.
She's like Shin Hyung Won's generation.
- Shin Hyung Won. - Yes.
- She sang "Firefly" and "Site". - She sang "Firefly".
She also sings while standing straight.
Lived 5,000 years
- Like this. - I can do it.
The mountain range silently
She sounds just like her.
Lived 5,000 years
She sounds exactly like her.
- Like that. - She's really good.
- Very good. - She sings with a clear diction.
When I heard that, I was reminded of Shin Hyung Won as well.
She has such a pretty voice.
She reminds me of her.
And Upa Lupa sang "I Have No Problem"...
with very low notes.
If she makes it to Round Two,
it could be a good idea for her to choose a song with high notes.
- That's what I think. - Good.
Let's hear from a positive man who fits this song.
Ho Young.
Bong Sun and I were even dancing during the performance.
It was such an exciting performance.
- As for Upa Lupa... - Yes.
I felt like I didn't do anything but wash my face...
but my face became clean and moisturized.
I only heard her voice,
but it made me feel clean...
and young.
Just by hearing her voice, you felt like you became innocent.
- I felt like it purified me. - You felt nicer and cleaner.
That's how I felt.
In Sunfish's case,
he was like the leader of a Judo club in a school.
- The leader of a Judo club? - He's the leader.
He's known as a tough man,
but he's actually very kind.
He helps weak friends.
He's righteous.
That's how I felt and thought.
I have a similar opinion.
When Sunfish was singing...
You made a perfect comparison.
If there's a judo version of "Slam Dunk",
he'd be the Hanamichi Sakuragi of that cartoon.
He has a big build,
but he's actually innocent like a little child.
Anyway, I really want to know who he is.
On the other hand, Upa Lupa's performance...
made me feel like I was in a fairy tale.
- It was like a fairy tale. - A fairy tale?
She has a voice of a child.
Her singing sounded like a fairy tale narration.
- That's how I felt. - Upa Lupa's performance?
- I felt exactly the same. - Here are minority opinions.
It doesn't end there.
Sunfish used to be timid and naughty,
but his teacher, Upa Lupa, lead him with music.
The music brings them together. The musical ends with...
a scene where they sing together. Their performance was like that.
- Their relationship was like that? - Yes.
- I think... - I can make a whole musical script.
- Sunfish is a baseball player. - What?
- He's not a judo player? - He's a baseball player.
First of all, thighs are the symbol of baseball players.
And he cleverly hid his thighs.
- Did he? - Yes.
Given his body build, he's either a catcher or a pitcher.
- Is he? - And...
the way he sings...
proves that he's been doing nothing but working out.
A few times in a short day
He's been doing nothing but working out. He's so innocent.
I have no problem
(I have no problem)
- He doesn't use special techniques. - Exactly.
- He's an athlete. - He doesn't have techniques.
And I think Upa Lupa is an announcer.
- Her pronunciation was... - She is very graceful.
"A few times in a short day" This is how it sounded to me.
(I hang around the same place...)
(a few times in a short day)
I could clearly hear every single syllable.
- She sounds like an announcer. - So she has good diction.
- Yes. - I see.
- I have an opinion too. - Kai.
- I also have someone in mind. - Who is it?
I think I'm guessing right.
So I want to protect her identity.
- You want to protect her? - Yes.
Kai is not doing well enough to protect someone else.
I listened to him a few times, but...
But this time...
- He was wrong many times. - As a singer myself,
I can tell it's been a long time since she was on a stage.
- Really? - She is...
an excellent singer.
She can do a lot of different things like a pro too.
What about Sunfish?
I also think sunfish is an athlete.
- Yes. - Ever since he entered the stage,
he has been constantly trying to straighten himself up.
Your body has to be used to sports to make such gestures.
He was like this.
The way he moves his upper body...
makes me think he's a judo player.
- Judo. - When one's in a judo uniform,
- he... - That gesture he just made.
He keeps pulling down his denim jacket like this...
as if he's pulling down a uniform.
So I thought he must be a judo player...
- if he's an athlete. - He's a judo player?
I think he isn't an athlete.
- He's an actor. - An actor?
He's just acting like that.
He wore shabby clothes on purpose too.
I think he's doing some kind of a role play.
- I see. - Because...
athletes work very hard on staying fit.
So athletes wouldn't look so loose like him.
- Think of it this way. - So he's doing a role play...
This show must have invited him because it's beneficial.
If I got to watch my favorite sports star singing here,
- I will be very happy. - Yes.
There are mixed opinions.
Now, let's check out their specialties.
Sunfish is indeed athletic.
He's going to spin a top.
(Top-spinning)
Is Sunfish really an athlete?
He's going to spin a top...
with these shoe insoles.
He will hit and spin the top with a shoe insole.
Isn't this a better idea?
(Ready, go!)
- Here we go. - He's doing good.
He's doing good.
He's spinning it well.
He hits exactly on the side.
He's athletic indeed.
He hits exactly on the side.
He's athletic.
Now, he puts it on his palm.
He's spinning it here too.
(The top jumps on the board.)
(The top is spinning for an incredibly long time.)
(Is this a dream or reality?)
He's good.
Please give him a round of applause.
Good job.
Great job. Fine. You did a good job.
He doesn't express himself with words...
but with gestures.
He's not an athlete.
I think he's an actor.
- Should we do some research? - Could he be one of our managers?
Manager?
(Surprised)
- Whose manager? - That sounds likely!
- Yeong Ja's manager. - This sounds likely.
- Yeong Ja's manager. - That's right.
- He could be a manager. - Hyun Chul,
you said something very useful in a while.
Thanks to "Omniscient Interfering View", managers are getting popular.
Park Sung Kwang's manager is more popular than Park Sung Kwang.
- Is she? - I'm telling you the truth.
Now, let's see Upa Lupa's specialty.
She's going to sing, "Shark Family".
Listen carefully, and guess who she is.
Please let us hear it.
(Let's go into the sea with the dance.)
(What would cute Upa Lupa's cute children's song be like?)
(Baby shark)
(Her voice has become younger?)
How can she sound like that?
She's young, right?
(Mommy shark)
(Surprised)
(After grabbing the attention with her soprano,)
(she changes her voice again.)
- Oh, my. - Goodness.
My gosh.
(It's a cheerful party under the sea.)
(She returns to being the cut Upa Lupa.)
(Yes!)
That's it. Thank you.
(She sang one song with four different voices.)
- She let us hear real voice here. - She's amazing.
- She could be a voice actress. - A voice actress?
Not only did she have various voices,
but she could also act based on the lyrics.
I felt like seeing a voice actress...
dubbing a video.
Now,
I'll announce the result of the third match of Round One.
Between Upa Lupa, who has a very special voice,
and Sunfish, who is a sensitive and charming man,
who drew more attention?
I'll now reveal the winner of this match.
(I'll now reveal the winner of this match.)
(Her clear voice echoed on the stage.)
(Upa Lupa has a unique voice.)
(His soft voice comes from his fit body.)
(Sunfish has unexpected charms.)
Between the two stars of the aquarium,
Upa Lupa and Sunfish,
who is the winner of the match?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Who will survive...)
(in the ocean of charms?)
(Let's unveil it!)
Who will move on to Round Two?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Upa Lupa is the winner.)
The winner is Upa Lupa!
I knew this would happen.
Nice!
(You did a good job too, Sunfish.)
Upa Lupa beat Sunfish with a score of 78 to 21.
Upa Lupa beats him by a landslide...
and moves on to Round Two.
You may go to the waiting room. Please give her a round of applause.
We can now see Upa Lupa again on Round Two.
See you on Round Two!
Seriously. You should know who he is.
Let's see who he is.
We will reveal his identity with a solo performance he prepared.
Please give him a round of applause.
(He was innocent like a little child.)
(A judo club leader? A baseball player? An actor?)
(There were many ideas about who he is. Who is he?)
- Gosh, that startled me. - I was surprised too.
Isn't this song difficult to sing?
(What is this song that surprised everyone?)
"The Only Thing That I Know".
("The Only Thing That I Know" by Lee Duke Jean)
(Sunfish calmly starts singing.)
(It sounds so nice.)
(You can feel the sentiment of autumn in his voice.)
(An innocent man's confession spreads throughout the stage.)
(Everyone is curious about who Sunfish is. Who is this man?)
Now,
Sunfish, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Screaming)
He is...
He's popular!
(The audience cheers loudly!)
Who is it?
He is...
the witty star chef,
Oh Se Deuk!
- Oh, my goodness! - What?
(Why didn't we recognize him?)
Why didn't I think of him?
(A chef?)
Oh Se Deuk!
(He turned around too late and missed some of the lyrics.)
(Unbelievable!)
(It's someone they never thought they'd see.)
(Yes, I fooled them all.)
(I got goosebumps!)
(Today, Se Deuk does his best to sing on the stage...)
(not as a chef, but as a singer.)
(He's cool!)
("The Only Thing That I Know" by Oh Se Deuk, an innocent confession)
Gosh, he's a macho man with a pure heart.
Oh, my goodness.
(He gave a memorable performance.)
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello, I'm Chef Oh Se Deuk.
All right.
(He's a chef with 19 years of experience.)
(He makes exquisite dishes that draw admiration.)
(Oh Se Deuk wins.)
(He's a great chef who has defeated many other chefs.)
(He likes dad jokes.)
(He became popular with his addictive dad jokes.)
(He's the fairy of dad jokes from our generation.)
(He's showing a great performance on many variety shows.)
(Oh Se Deuk is a witty man that you want to keep seeing.)
I didn't know that you had such a sturdy build.
Do you work out?
No, I don't.
I just wrestle with words.
Gosh. This is his charm, everyone.
Dad jokes.
You sang on stage while wearing a mask.
How did you feel?
I was as determined as I was on the day of my wedding.
Do you mean it took you that much to sing here?
My wife is a piano major in college and has the sense of absolute pitch.
I told her that I was casted for this show,
and she asked me,
"Are they doing a special episode?"
(Why did they cast you?)
Special episode? For bad singers?
Yes, she asked me if this was a special episode for bad singers.
- I said that wasn't the case. - Right.
So I asked her to teach me how to sing.
There are two things that you shouldn't learn from your spouse.
Driving and singing.
Was she harsh on you?
- I tried my best to learn. - I see.
But that was the best you could do?
(He's joking.)
I was just nervous.
What made you decide to come on our show?
I thought no one would criticize someone who's doing his best.
Singing isn't my specialty,
and I felt like I wouldn't feel so confident while singing on stage.
But I still wanted to sing with confidence.
When would I have a chance to sing with these lights and acoustics?
So you're saying that you did your best...
Yes, I really did my best.
and there's no problem with your singing.
No, I'm saying there's no problem with me.
There wasn't any problem with my singing either. I did my best.
When a chef is good at singing,
people ask them to sing.
- At their restaurant? - Since he has been here,
they will ask Se Deuk to focus on his cooking instead.
But I still thought that Se Deuk had what it takes...
to be on our show.
This is really an incredible show.
I met Se Deuk only a month ago.
I said to him, "You have the body of a baseball player."
We even had a long conversation about that,
but I couldn't recognize him...
behind the mask.
So you have mistaken him for a baseball player again.
Yes. Well, that's what people do.
- I know. - That's what we do.
Today, he surprised everyone by showing off his singing skills,
which were as flawless as his cooking.
It was Chef Oh Se Deuk. Please give him a big hand again!
(We look forward to your future endeavors.)
Go, Se Deuk!
I don't even remember how it all went by.
I'm still nervous.
It was fun to see people not being able to recognize me,
but the fact that I was behind a mere mask made me more nervous.
My wife will be surprised when she watches this show.
"He's that bad?"
I guess I'm better at cooking rather than singing.
I'll sing a lullaby for you, honey.
Beatboxing Sunfish was me, Oh Se Deuk.
I will keep showing you greater and tastier food.
Thank you.
It's Not a Green Onion, Upa Lupa...
defeated Oh Se Deuk and moved on to Round Two.
The last match of Round One.
It's a song that no one could easily follow.
Big Chestnut Bread in the Photo.
Big Chestnut Bread!
(Big Chestnut Bread in the Photo)
Would you like to listen to my delicious song?
(Autumn is the best season for big chestnut bread.)
Big Chestnut Bread.
- Big Chestnut Bread. - Big Chestnut Bread.
He has a big build as well.
Let's meet his opponent.
Mussel in the Photo.
Mussel!
(Mussel in the Photo)
I will open up your heart with my song.
(Autumn is the best season for mussel soup as well.)
Mussel.
(Chuckling)
He's doing this dance.
It's a really old dance.
That's the frame, right?
(It's a match between two masked singers...)
(with nicknames difficult to pronounce.)
(Who will be the last one to move on to Round Two?)
(Will it be Big Chestnut Bread, who has a sweet voice?)
(Or will it be Mussel, who has the scent of the sea?)
(It's a fascinating bossa nova style melody.)
- It's Cho Deok Bae's song. - Yes, it's Deok Bae's song.
"If You Come into My Heart"?
("If You Come into My Heart" by Cho Deok Bae)
(Mussel has a beautiful voice.)
It's like he's imitating Deok Bae's voice.
(He can sing as skillfully as the original singer.)
(Oh, my.)
(He has a husky voice that sounds so manly.)
(It's a charming voice that sounds rough yet delicate.)
(I would run to you)
(I would fly over to you)
(Mussel seems to be completely at ease on stage.)
(His falsetto strikes a chord in everyone's hearts.)
(He shows off his charms while standing still.)
Why did they match them up like this?
This is too competitive.
Their voices sound so familiar.
He's so cool. I'm completely in love with his voice.
(Me too.)
I'm sure I know that voice. Big Chestnut Bread.
(The two masked singers have jumped into the audience's hearts already.)
(The jazzy stickiness is alive in his voice.)
(Amazed)
(The melody is solid like chestnut bread.)
(His voice is savory like mussels.)
(His sweet charms stand out in his rough voice.)
(Getting goosebumps)
(I might run there, I might fly there)
(Under the starry autumn night,)
(the harmony of these two men longs for love.)
(This captivating performance makes them hard to reason or guess.)
(Come in. Our hearts have become automatic doors today.)
(They're the best.)
Senorita.
How am I supposed to choose between these two?
This is so hard.
The last match of Round One has ended.
Young Seok, the musical poet,
wasn't their performance amazing?
It put me in so much trouble to choose who was better.
Big Chestnut Bread...
His standing position didn't seem like a singer.
- Yes? - He was standing at attention.
(Standing at attention)
But he was great at singing,
and he is equipped with both the firmness and flexibility.
His voice and singing style...
were like a muscular build that doesn't need further training.
But his singing techniques were so flexible.
I'm sure a lot of people...
have felt his charms.
However, Mussel...
spilled music behind himself from the moment he entered the stage.
He dropped musical notes...
as he was entering the stage?
Music is his life companion.
I listened to his singing with my eyes closed,
and the beginning part sounded exactly like Cho Deok Bae.
So I thought he must've practiced his voice imitation really hard.
As the performance continued,
the music flew throughout his body.
- He was full of music. - Right.
Good.
Hyun Chul, do you agree with Young Seok?
I partly agree with him.
- Partly? - Yes.
And you partly disagree?
I think Mussel is a foreigner.
- Is he a foreigner? - Yes.
I think it's highly plausible.
I'm sorry that I keep picking on everyone's diction today,
but he seems like a foreigner.
(Mussel is a foreigner?)
Which part of the song made you think so?
- His pronunciation wasn't clear... - His pronunciation?
in general.
Did his pronunciation feel like a foreigner in general?
That's right.
I doubt it.
The production crew must not have given...
- such a difficult nickname... - Let me explain.
- to a foreigner guest. - That's a precise comment.
(That's a precise comment.)
I don't agree with him.
You don't?
He's Korean for certain.
He's Korean?
- I'm saying he studied abroad. - Is that right?
You're changing opinions?
- He's not a foreigner? - Then you shouldn't have said so.
No, no.
It would've been easy if you said he's an overseas Korean.
- Big Chestnut Bread. - He's horrible.
He is an overseas Korean or someone who studied abroad.
Good.
Now, let me ask younger panelists.
Woo Hyun?
The way I see it,
he doesn't seem like a foreigner.
(Feeling down)
He showed off his beautiful voice throughout the performance,
and it reminded me of this singing group.
- Han Byul... - Han Byul...
- of Monday Kiz. - of Monday Kiz.
Han Byul of Monday Kiz. He mentioned the name right away.
- What about Big Chestnut Bread? - In case of Big Chestnut Bread,
there's a singer who sang...
an original soundtrack for "Spring Day".
(Unconsciously)
(I said I love you)
It's an original soundtrack for that drama.
I think he could be the singer, I.
Here's what I think.
You know, he's standing at attention...
without even a flinch.
(At attention)
- I must say... - He's still standing still.
he's acting to hide his identity. He's doing that on purpose.
Advancing to the next round isn't why he's here.
He's here to hide his identity thoroughly...
and surprise all of us...
when he takes off his mask.
He's trying to play a game with us.
But we've never said we would.
(Who said we'd play this game?)
Don't you think so?
- So... - While Gu Ra was talking,
Big Chestnut Bread and Seong Ju...
looked at each other...
and giggled a little.
(Gu Ra's asks a sharp question.)
(How did he figure it out?)
It's similar to when I came out on stage...
- as a masked singer... - Right?
because I did nothing...
and just stood like a ghost at that time.
He might be someone...
- who's very familiar to us. - You know...
- it's like a role play. - Let me add to his comment.
He's standing...
like he's hung on a hanger.
I thought he was hung on a wall or something.
But he isn't moving at all.
He stood the same when he was singing too.
I have this feeling...
that even his voice was out of acting.
- Right. - That's plausible.
- But... - We've got him.
- He said... - Everything about him...
is so fake.
My point is that he's doing a good job...
in faking his identity.
(Big Chestnut Bread is fake?)
When I first heard Mussel's voice,
I came to think he was like the king of the night.
"The king of the night"?
His voice was somewhat sexy,
and it stirred up the studio at the same time.
He bounced to the rhythm and made this gesture.
Then I knew he stole my heart.
So I thought Mussel...
was so sexy and cool.
On the other hand,
Big Chestnut Bread was stiff at attention,
but his voice was so soft.
I'm so curious about his identity.
I hope he fails to advance so we can see who he is.
You personally want him to fail?
I'm so curious.
I guess you're beating around the bush.
Then let's try hearing their real voices.
First is the masked singer who's assumed to be a foreigner,
an overseas Korean,
or a native Korean.
Let's hear the real voice of Mussel.
He'll do the voice imitation of Choi Min Sik...
from the movie, "Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time".
Let us hear it.
Hey, punk. Where's your boss?
We had meals together.
We hung out together.
That's it.
(He does live in Namcheon-dong.)
We couldn't hear him clearly,
but we got the feeling, didn't we?
(He did a good job delivering the feeling.)
Lastly, he'll mimic the Japanese soldier, Takashi,
from the drama, "Mr. Sunshine".
It's not so common to have someone...
mimic that character.
Let us hear it.
Eugene.
This music box is originally yours.
All right.
(Awesome)
His voice is charming indeed.
I think he's the young vocalist of an indie band.
- The vocalist of an indie band? - Right.
It's time to try hearing Big Chestnut Bread's real voice.
First, he'll imitate the voice of Song Dae Kwan. Let us hear it.
Tae Jin A, that punk...
All right. That's it.
That's it.
That was short.
"Tae Jin A, that punk..."
This time, he's going to imitate Im Chang Jung's voice.
It's going to be short but thick.
Let us hear it.
(The pain)
- All right. - Well...
(Is he very sick?)
Isn't it funny?
There's no need to do it long.
This is driving me crazy.
Try listening carefully.
It's Im Chang Jung again.
(Another voice imitation of Im Chang Jung)
It's going to be a different song though.
Please imitate Im Chang Jung's voice one more time.
(Already)
All right.
That's it.
(That was quick like LTE.)
The panelists are confused.
It's Mussel's turn again.
He's going to dance.
He says it's the Know-the-feeling Dance.
He's going to play the bongos, the Cuban percussion instrument,
and set his restrained excitements free...
here on the stage.
All right. Music, please.
(He knows the feeling of the panelists.)
Know-the-feeling Dance.
He knows the feeling.
Okay, he's warming up.
Let's go.
(It looks like a Latin dance.)
He couldn't do this dance in his duet performance.
He wanted to do something like this.
(It's exciting.)
I guess he has been on stage many times.
(The dance suits the tastes of the panelists.)
(He can play the bongos way better than expected.)
(It looks like he is excitedly beating mussel shells.)
(The salsa atmosphere and the bongos create a harmony.)
This is it.
(Good job, man.)
(He was amazing.)
A guy named Cho Moon Geun was on "Superstar K".
That's a great guess.
- That's it. - In the past,
- Cho Moon Geun? - he was...
Look at the face of Seong Ju. Did you see that?
- He was funny. - I saw that.
I saw him clench his teeth...
and glare at Jae Woo.
(Did Jae Woo's sharp reasoning make Seong Ju reveal how he felt?)
(Clenching his teeth)
You shouldn't have played the bongos.
- He's right. - I think that's really him.
- Right. It could be Cho Moon Geun. - Cho Moon Geun.
- Thank you. - He is almost...
as good as a session man.
- He is as good as Moon Geun. - A session man.
- We don't have any other opinions. - That's right.
- Right. - Is that so?
- It seems like that's it. - I have a different opinion.
- Do you have a different opinion? - Yes.
Let's hear the minor opinion.
Please change the atmosphere drastically.
I'm not that confident,
but I'll tell you about my opinion anyway.
- I felt like Mussel... - Mussel.
does reggae, soul, or some music from the Third World countries.
- The Third World countries. - Yes. So...
I was reminded of a good singer who played percussion instruments.
He is a drummer who sang in a group named Windycity.
- You mean Kim Banjang? - I thought it may be Kim Banjang.
- Kim Banjang. - I guess so.
He is a great player.
Seong Ju's face went stiffer. Right?
- Then is it Kim Banjang? - It's possible.
You may be right.
- Right. - Kim Banjang.
- No, it's not him at all. - Windycity.
- Do you prefer Moon Geun? - Yes.
- Let's go with Moon Geun then. - Is Moon Geun better?
- Yoon Sang is funny. - Kim Banjang seems to be right too.
- We'll go with Cho Moon Geun. - Okay.
Okay. Then now,
I will announce the result of the last match of Round One.
It was a match between two masked male singers...
with different charms.
Between Big Chestnut Bread and Mussel,
I will now announce the winner of this match...
that you want to see once more in Round Two.
(He has a rough yet sweet voice.)
(Big Chestnut Bread has an addictive falsetto and chest voice.)
(Mussel sings with a charming lilt.)
(He gets into the rhythm automatically.)
Who will be the winner of this match...
and move on to Round Two?
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(The winner is...)
(Is it Big Chestnut Bread, who has a voice sweet like chestnuts?)
(Or is it Mussel, who has a voice like tender flesh?)
(Only one will be chosen.)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
Between Big Chestnut Bread and Mussel,
who is the winner of this match?
The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Big Chestnut Bread wins.)
Big Chestnut Bread wins.
(Big Chestnut Bread had a better taste.)
Gosh, did you see that?
(It's great. It's so sweet.)
(It's sad to say goodbye to Mussel.)
What's the score?
Big Chestnut Bread defeats Mussel and moves on to Round Two.
It was 57 to 42.
57 to 42. It was a very close match.
Big Chestnut Bread wins and moves on to Round Two.
Please return to your waiting room.
Please give him a round of applause.
(The identity of Mussel will be revealed soon.)
(Big Chestnut Bread)
(He is casting a spell by chanting, "Big Chestnut Bread".)
It's sad to say goodbye to Mussel.
Let's reveal his identity now.
Who could he be?
We will reveal his identity with a solo performance he prepared.
Please give him a big hand.
(Is he a foreigner that spills music behind himself?)
(Is he a native Korean or a Korean who studied abroad?)
(Thanks to his uncommon specialty,)
(most of them believe that he's Cho Moon Geun.)
(But there is one person who thinks he's Kim Banjang.)
(It's hard to guess who he is.)
(A clown appears on the LED screen.)
It must be "The Pierrot Laughing at Us".
- You're right. - That's right.
("The Pierrot Laughing at Us" by Kim Wan Sun)
(The song is by Kim Wan Sun, the hot icon of the 1990s.)
It's Kim Banjang.
(Is it really Kim Banjang just like Yoon Seok said?)
(I don't think so.)
(His identity seems to be even more puzzling.)
Now,
Mussel, take off your mask and reveal your face, please.
(I can't wait.)
(Screaming)
(I can't believe it.)
- Who is it? - I think they know him.
(They get even more curious now.)
He is...
a TV personality from Mexico...
who is known for his witty remarks,
Christian.
(What? Christian?)
(They can't believe their eyes and ears.)
(Is he really from another country?)
What is going on?
I can't believe it.
(He was from another country just like Hyun Chul said.)
(I completely fooled you all.)
(Satisfied)
(Chastened)
(He concealed his identity with his great Korean skills.)
(Amazed)
(Even as we hear him singing after knowing who he is,)
(he sounds just like a native Korean.)
(His pronunciation is good.)
(Christian, the Mexican, articulates Wan Sun's song.)
(Wan Sun would be so surprised to hear this.)
(Christian's performance was astonishing.)
Thank you.
(You are awesome.)
(I can't believe you, Christian.)
- My goodness. - What is this?
This is a great twist.
That was awesome.
It doesn't make sense.
(Screaming)
Christian.
Please say hello to our viewers.
I'm Christian Burgos from Mexico, the country of passion.
(A Mexican young man who loved Korean culture...)
(made a debut on "Abnormal Summit" in Korea.)
(He couldn't hide his cheerful energy...)
(and became popular on variety shows.)
(Auntie)
(It's his 4th year since he came to Korea, and he is so Korean now.)
(He organized a band named Hangeul to introduce Korean culture.)
(He is an honorary ambassador of traditional Korean clothes, hanbok.)
(Not only is he good at playing haegeums,)
(but he is good with pianos and drums too.)
(Christian is a good-looking Mexican young man who loves Korea.)
He debuted on a show named "Abnormal Summit".
He was also on "Welcome, First Time in Korea?"
He was also on "On the Border" with Gu Ra...
- from what I remember. - Yes.
(They touched a snake...)
(and danced together in Mexico.)
(Gu Ra stayed close to Christian all along.)
you said he was Cho Moon Geun.
That's what this guy said.
But we will never know.
- Kim Banjang and Cho Moon Geun. - He is...
With a poker face, he said,
he's either Kim Banjang or Cho Moon Geun.
- Let me explain. - I am certain about it.
- My goodness. He's amazing. - Yes. Yes.
And you were sure that he was Korean.
We didn't think a Mexican would sing Cho Deok Bae's song like that.
- We never even imagined that. - Yoon Sang's influence was big too.
It was very clever for him to choose Cho Deok Bae's song.
He copied Deok Bae's singing method.
There is no other Mexican with such clear diction.
That's why I never thought he could be a foreigner.
But as you know, Hyun Chul is a genius.
He heard just one song...
and suspected that he might be a foreigner.
His talent is beyond my reach.
He's just a genius.
At first, he said he might be a foreigner,
but so many people criticized him.
He backed down and said he might be a second generation overseas Korean.
- An overseas Korean. - I am disappointed in myself...
for insisting that he is Korean.
Anyway, he's too good for a foreigner.
Yes.
I think Hyun Chul needs to speak.
I have nothing to say.
- Everyone said no. - Everyone said no,
but I said yes.
You insisted.
(Everyone insisted that he is Korean,)
(but Hyun Chul insisted that he is a foreigner.)
(Hyun Chul can say no.)
(That's why we like Hyun Chul.)
You insisted that he is a foreigner.
He said there's something foreign about him.
I found a reason why...
Christian is good at singing and loves to sing.
It's because of the influence you got from your parents.
That's right. My mother used to be a singer in Mexico.
And my father is a musician. He does music.
He is a musician?
So since I was young,
I was surrounded by many musical instruments,
so I naturally became interested in music...
- He had to be good. - and I learned music.
I am still very interested in music.
How did you become so good at speaking Korean?
You've been here for only four years.
He's a genius with languages.
One day, I came across...
- "Three Wheels". - "Three Wheels".
I watched "Three Wheels" in Mexico.
I just randomly came across it, and it looked really nice.
It was fun too.
In Mexico, variety shows don't exist, so I was more fascinated.
I wondered what everyone was talking about.
And there were captions with fun music.
I am sure there are captions even now.
I wanted to at least understand those captions.
So I started learning Korean by myself.
As a member of "Three Wheels",
- I feel so proud. - Yes.
But you learned it very fast.
Korean is not an easy language to learn.
I just love Korea too much.
Please clap for him.
It looks like he tried really hard.
He delivered us his passion for music and bright energy.
Please give a round of applause...
- for the Mexican, Christian. - Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
(Please continue to spread your happy virus.)
Korea is my second hometown.
When I came to Korea, I had no friends,
and I didn't know anyone.
But just because I spoke Korean,
people welcomed me.
I was very touched by that.
And there was this feeling. Korea is so comfortable.
I loved the music and the culture.
It's as if I have always been here.
Maybe I was a Korean in my past life.
It's a very comfortable place for me.
Mussel in the Photo...
was me, Christian.
Please continue to support me. Thank you.
Next week.
(MBC King of Mask Singer is like a friend)
(Who makes you happy)
(Musical geniuses appear.)
(The masked queen faces a big crisis.)
(I pressed both buttons at the same time.)
(She shook my heart.)
(The unimaginable result...)
The winner is...
(It will be revealed next week.)