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In the end... Weekly Idol!
It's already the last week of August. Almost the end of summer.
And today is our last summer special.
We had Apink, Super Junior D&E, GFRIEND, and Red Velvet.
We'd like to thank all our idol guests for the month of August.
Thank you.
We'll have more idols and specials this year.
So please continue to support the show.
Part 6 of our summer special.
Since this is our last summer special,
we have some really hip guests.
We'll meet them very soon, so you can look forward to that.
And it's been a while since we've done this.
Where we introduce a new group to look out for.
You'll really love this group.
Time to introduce today's Thumbs Up Idol of the Week.
They've made a comeback after 1 year and 3 months.
They have the looks and the skills.
Everything about them is very, very good.
Berry Good!
(Welcome, Berry Good)
- Hello. - Welcome.
Berry Good.
(Nervous)
Berry Good.
They're so pretty.
Cue the music!
("Green Apple" 2x speed version)
Oh, it's fast.
(The 6 green apples are ready for their 2x speed dance)
It's 2x speed.
(The BPM sounds so fast)
(They're so refreshing from the start)
(Toss, toss, toss it this way)
(This dance has a story)
(Stupid, stupid)
(They have to quickly change formation)
(It's like they're building a roof)
(Ta-da, it's Seo Yul)
(It's even more refreshing at 2x speed)
(They change formation again)
(Here comes Go Woon)
(The youngest comes out quickly due to the faster beat)
(6 green apples who are so refreshing)
(The 2x speed makes them smile)
(They finally get a moment of rest)
(Falls asleep)
(Quietly approaches)
(Smooch)
(They all get up again)
(They're so talented and pretty)
(This should refresh you for the rest of this summer)
(2x speed and twice as sexy)
(Berry Good is very good)
Berry Good!
(Big smile)
- Berry Good! - Berry Good.
(Pleased)
Today's Thumbs Up Idol of the Week is Berry Good!
Please greet the viewers.
Allow us to greet you. Good, good, Berry Good!
Hello, we're Berry Good.
They did the 2x speed dance for their new song.
We give Thumbs Up Idols 3 seconds to talk about their new song.
That's not enough time.
Right?
Make it short but make it have impact.
- Really fast. - You have to be fast.
Start.
Green apples...
(The 3 seconds run out so fast)
There.
What did you just say?
6 green apples.
Oh.
They're all warmed up.
So now we should see their charms.
It's been a while since I picked up the camera for this.
It's Director Yoo's Charm Mining Cam.
(Director Yoo's Charm Mining Cam)
Let's check out Da Ye!
Da Ye!
Hello, I'm Da Ye.
I'll show you my skill.
- I can make dog sounds. - Dog sounds?
- This is Seoul dog. - A Seoul dog?
(Excited)
(A Seoul dog with a high-pitched bark)
You hear that at apartment complexes.
Now I'll do a country dog.
It sounds just like one!
(This country dog sounds friendlier)
(Everyone is impressed by the country dog)
- I could tell right away! - So relatable!
Can you say Berry Good in that voice?
Berry Good. Like that.
(She tries it out)
Try it.
(A talking country dog)
Berry Good.
(Berry Good)
Wow! She can do it!
We made that for you.
That was great.
Da Ye is the best at dog impressions!
(Not what she expected, but she's pleased)
- Now it's Tae Ha. - Tae Ha.
Hello, I'm Tae Ha and I'm the leader.
This isn't that funny, but I'll show you what I prepared.
She's the unfunny one in our group.
Let's go!
(Tae Ha will do a subway announcement impression)
(The subway approaches)
I felt her breath on my shirt.
(A familiar tune)
The subway.
(A traditional melody)
(The members are embarrassed)
This station is Hongik University.
(Nice job)
This is Hongik University.
(Chinese announcement)
(I can't watch...)
(Japanese announcement)
(The members lose it)
(Hongik University Station)
- She's good! - Just like a subway.
Nice!
- Who said she isn't funny? - That was pretty good.
I didn't have any skills, so I just threw that together.
Very funny.
You girls are so likable.
(They're very likable)
So any last closing words?
We put out a regular album after 1 year and 3 months.
Please support our new song "Green Apple."
And we'd love to be on this show again.
Great. We'll be rooting for you girls.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
So this is part 6 of our summer special.
It's going to be like a war.
A hip hop family.
Our guests are artists of Brand New Music.
Today's guests are not San E and Verbal Jint.
It's the next generation artists.
The next Brand New.
The future of Brand New Music! The next Brand New family!
Family!
(Gree, Hanhae, Kanto, MXM)
Hello!
Welcome.
(Welcome, Brand New)
Hi there.
Hi.
(Hanhae)
(Kanto)
(Gree)
(MXM's Im Young Min and Kim Dong Hyun)
Most viewers know Brand New Music
for San E and Verbal Jint.
But these guys are the future. Brand New's assets.
Right. They're assets.
They're the future.
The staff asked you each to write what role
you want to play at your label and wear it as a sticker.
Gree wrote "Multi-Artist."
So you want to diss Hong Seo Beom?
Oh, right. I didn't think of that.
He's been calling himself a multi-artist for 40 years.
So why did you write multi-artist?
I made a song
and I even shot the music video.
Really? You directed it?
So I'm into the arts.
That's why a multi-artist?
Hanhae.
It's nothing special for me. I've been at Brand New Music the longest.
Nobody can beat me when it comes to experience.
So I wrote "Top Dog."
He's definitely top dog.
It's more about skill than experience these days.
Our label still puts more importance on experience.
They prioritize experience.
Hanhae, you're like a managing director.
I don't get that kind of treatment. But I still get some respect.
So no special treatment but...
I should at least have a special title.
(We didn't expect that outdated term)
Special title. Haven't heard that in a while.
I thought they were hip, but he used such an old-fashioned term.
Multi-artist and special title.
Kanto?
My real name is Choi Gwang Ryeol.
- Gwang Ryeol. - Since that's my real name...
So I've been pushing for Choi Gwang Kanto.
Choi Gwang Kanto.
I want to be the best in the universe.
- So determined. - Yes.
Gwang Ryeol.
These two look like idols.
This is the shot right here.
So colorful.
We put out a new song.
We helped produce it.
There are so many great producers at Brand New Music.
We want to be the next producers.
The next producers of Brand New Music.
How about "All-Around Idol?"
We debuted less than a year ago.
We're still very new, so we want to try all sorts of things.
That's why I wrote all-around idol.
MXM, you two are the newest artists at Brand New Music, right?
Yes, that's right.
I'm sure Hanhae finds them adorable.
Right. I've never seen such young and fresh faces at our label.
You said young and fresh so aggressively.
Young and new.
He was shooting daggers out of his eyes.
Like he's angry at them.
I've never seen such young and fresh faces at our label.
So I think that's great.
Hanhae is on variety shows these days.
Right.
Do you get lessons from San E?
San E does do a lot of variety shows.
But he's not good enough to give lessons.
There's nothing to learn from him?
He's not good enough to give lessons.
I tend to be timid and introverted.
But I'm getting used to doing TV shows and talking on TV.
He's good.
It's not easy to see all these artists in one place.
But they're all here together on our show today.
So we asked them for a favor.
They prepared this especially for our show.
The Brand New relay stage!
The newest group MXM
came back with "Ya Ya Ya."
- Yes, that's right. - Tell us about the song.
It starts as an upbeat hip hop house song
and then it becomes groovy.
A lot of people are into Americano these days.
This is an upbeat song about Americano.
So we should hear that song.
What did you others prepare?
I'll do "1 Out of N."
(Already excited)
The edited version.
I want to hear the uncut version.
(Hehe)
Kanto?
I put out a mini album recently.
Not many people know my title track "Salty,"
so I hope I can use this chance to tell people about it.
Sounds great.
MC Gree.
I'll be performing my song "Dangerous."
MC Gree!
Great, let's see Hanhae first.
Let's go!
Can I have a drink of water first?
Hanhae.
Bet you've never performed for such an empty set.
It's really awkward.
All white with no audience.
(Let's go, Hanhae)
Here we go. Hanhae!
Weekly Idol, cue the music. Let's get it.
("1 Out of N" by Hanhae)
(He transforms into a handsome rapper)
(Eating nomnomnom)
(He's going to dominate this performance)
What?
(1 out of N!)
(A dance that fits the lyrics)
(Hanhae's rapping sounds strong)
(So much swagger)
(His flow is so easy to get into)
(He's so cool)
(His rapping is very clear)
(They copy everything that looks cool)
(Hanhae's rapping becomes furious)
(He's so composed and on beat)
♪ This isn't a competition, we're splitting everything ♪
(These guys are so close)
Weekly Idol, join me!
(He busts out his hammer dance)
(Kanto's dance move is so one-dimensional)
(Hanhae is the top dog of Brand New Music)
(1 out of N!)
One more time, one more time!
(They all sing along)
Louder, louder, louder!
(This is a treat for the hosts)
Once again, once again, once again!
(They show a lot of reactions when the top dog performs)
♪ 1 out of N ♪
(Ends with swagger)
(Impressive, Hanhae)
- Thank you. - That was so cool!
(Time for Kanto now)
(Winks)
("Salty" by Kanto)
(They've never seen this side of him)
(Are you all ready to party with me?)
(He's so seductive)
(He raps in a low voice)
(Choi Gwang Kanto)
(Kanto has really improved)
(Seductive)
(You can't help liking him)
(Dong Hyun is excited)
(Fanning his hand to the lyrics)
(He's making great use of this empty space)
(No matter what, you're indifferent)
(The crowd loves it)
(Kanto is fatally sexy)
(3 big fans of Kanto)
(Flashes a heart)
(Loving it)
(Kanto is doing great)
(Kanto is so cool)
(This Brand New artist has dancing fever)
(He has such stage presence)
(Kanto is awesome)
(So serious)
(He's so talented)
(Tries to copy the move)
(He flashes a heart at the end)
"Salty!"
(Respect for Kanto)
("Dangerous" by Gree)
(They all copy the move)
(Kanto left quite the impression)
(We haven't heard this love song in a while)
(Gree has swagger)
(He's really an artist)
(Getting into it)
(Dancing to the beat)
(Everyone)
♪ It's dangerous outside the covers, so stay with me all day ♪
(It's been a while, so he's a bit nervous)
(How cute)
Say, "Beat it!" Beat it.
♪ Bye, guy ♪
(Finishes with swagger)
Now let's see MXM.
MXM!
This is their new song.
It's M and M. MXM.
MXM! Let's bring in the dancers.
(Just like a music show)
"Ya Ya Ya."
I like that color. The mint color.
The mint looks nice.
Let's go!
Let's go.
MXM.
Cue the music!
(They're like experienced idols)
(So different from the other guys)
(Here comes Young Min)
(Such tight choreography)
(Peekaboo, it's Dong Hyun)
(Dancing)
(So cute and cool)
(Impressive facial expressions)
(Mix and match of cute and cool)
(Make some noise)
(We're about to have a heart attack, boys)
(This performance has a lot of variety)
(These 3 are loving their jobs today)
So much to see!
(Moving)
(Peekaboo)
(So refreshing and lovely)
(Hehe)
(This performance is as addictive as coffee)
(So cute)
(Their performance comes to an end)
So refreshing!
MXM!
Thank you.
- A round of applause for the dancers too. - Great job.
I want to see that at 2x speed.
The dance is so hard.
Mixing coffee... I want to see that at 2x speed.
Just once. 2x speed.
They can't do it.
Then 1.5x speed.
We'll edit it so you two look great. 1.5x speed.
- 1.5x speed. - It's difficult.
How about just verse 1? Is that okay?
Oh really?
Hold on. They're usually not this flexible.
For real?
1.5x speed for just verse 1.
The dancers were great.
They don't look too happy. Please do your best.
Let's go!
Make the crown for him.
(Looks like a crown)
If you used your feet, he'd really look like a king.
Why would they use their feet?
Don't only look up. Try looking down.
Hold on.
Hold on. Is this a baby shark? ♪ Baby shark ♪
Isn't this G-Dragon?
It looks like a baby shark.
Let's go.
Ready?
This is 1.5x speed.
Cue the music!
(2x speed)
You have to hurry.
(Is this really our song?)
(The baby shark dancer escapes)
(They're impressed by how tight it looks)
(It may be hard to believe, but we just asked them to do this)
(It would've made headlines if they practiced this)
(They keep smiling at 2x speed)
(Twice as fast)
(He still remembers to make the right faces)
(Making coffee at 2x speed)
(3 new MXM fans)
Wow.
(They can even sing live as they dance 2x speed)
(The hosts love this part)
I love this! I love this part!
(Huddling)
I love this part!
(New masters of the 2x speed dance)
(Powerful)
(Why do they seem so cute at 2x speed?)
(Very nicely done, MXM)
Wow! MXM!
Success!
They didn't expect this.
Give the dancers a big hand.
- Mr. Shark. - Great facial expressions.
- I like the grapefruit color shirt too. - For real.
We just came up with this idea.
Honestly, we were being greedy. We just really wanted to see you two do it.
We thought it would be a good idea on-site.
The steps are very fast even at the original tempo.
We weren't sure if you could do it faster, but you did.
They pulled off something very difficult.
I want to see Kanto do the 2x speed dance too.
Kanto hasn't done anything,
but he's sweating bullets back there.
He's sweating more than MXM.
He has a lot on his mind in case he has to dance at 2x speed.
(Kanto watched MXM perform at 2x speed)
It's easy when you do it.
Really?
(Spoken like a 2x speed master)
It's fun.
(If it's so much fun, do you want to try?)
You paint a picture...
Let's see Kanto.
(...Is it my turn?)
Kanto's "Salty."
- Can we make the track? - Yes.
- It won't work, right? - He has to do it live.
You have to sing live as you dance at 2x speed.
Live? I'll give it a shot.
Outsider.
2x speed live.
- Is this the first time ever? - Yes.
Let's go, Kanto.
Let's go!
Cue the music!
("Salty" 2x speed version)
(Fancy footwork)
(Starts rapping super fast)
(He doesn't forget the dance moves)
(Kanto!)
(Hang in there, Kanto!)
(He doesn't forget to flash hearts)
(No problem with the dance break)
(You run out of breath just watching)
(He'll do what it takes)
(Cheering for Kanto)
(I'm Kanto of Brand New Music)
Kanto!
(Pale)
Kanto!
(Everyone shout Kanto!)
- You did it. - This will make headlines tomorrow!
It'll make the front page!
Kanto!
The top dog seems pleased.
I'm very pleased. I saw Kanto's eyes.
- He looked crazy. - "I'm going to get through this."
- With gritted teeth. - "I'll get through this."
I couldn't pay attention to my facial expressions.
I was moved.
MXM and Gwang Ryeol... I mean Kanto.
I keep saying Gwang Ryeol.
Just call me Gwang Ryeol then.
Choi Gwang Ryeol.
Please put "Kanto" in the subtitles whenever we call him Gwang Ryeol.
Very nice, Gwang Ryeol.
(Onto the next segment!)
(A golden throne stands out)
As we mentioned, people seem to know
Brand New Music for Rhymer and San E.
But we'll let them take a break.
These guys will be the ones representing Brand New Music.
So to see if they can represent Brand New Music,
we're going to test their skills.
There's someone who's going to help with this segment.
It's...
(Who is it?)
(The one this throne belongs to)
It's Rhymer, the founder of Brand New Music.
Rhymer...
He said he was close with Rhymer
during the script reading.
He used to be a strong kid.
A strong kid? He's the founder of Brand New Music.
But we've been around for a while.
He was on "God of Music."
He helped me out a lot.
Though I haven't helped him at all.
He's really helped me out a lot.
But Rhymer...
Has grown up and become a founder.
That's enough, grandpa Sang Min.
He's back as a CEO.
Thank you, grandpa Sang Min.
He isn't your father...
He's your Rhyme-father.
Rhyme-father, come on in!
Rhymer!
There he is.
(The 5 sons automatically give him a standing ovation)
Hip hop is all about gold.
A gold bracelet and a gold chain.
Still as muscular as ever.
- We prepared a seat for you. - Here's your seat.
This is a lot of pressure. It's like I'm successful now.
Rhymer.
- May I sit here? - Of course.
Sang Min called him a little kid.
He heard all that in real-time.
It's true. This isn't a joke.
Sang Min is like a role model to me.
Because he was a singer and
a successful producer who made songs.
He's been on the path that I'm on now.
Don't talk about paths.
I'll stop here.
(He loves hearing about the past)
Rhymer, please greet our viewers.
Hello, I'm Rhymer. Good to be here.
Welcome.
How much do you talk to your CEO Rhymer?
He likes to communicate with us separately and in detail.
- That's great. - So you keep in touch with them?
Yes and I see them often.
I'm pretty sure he talks to the other guys a lot too.
Dong Hyun.
I'm not sure about other agency CEOs,
but he talks to us a lot.
Experiences, things that happened, funny stories...
He really has a lot to say.
So he talks too much?
It's not like that at all.
(Rhymer doesn't look too pleased)
He's beating around the bush.
It's been less than a year since he debuted.
So he could find the CEO difficult.
But it seems like they consider Rhymer a big brother.
- Of course. - That's great.
Or like a veteran artist.
Teams with good teamwork who last a long time
are constantly communicating.
That's why we prepared this so that they can get along better.
Mr. CEO, I have something to say!
We hope Brand New Music will be around for 100 years.
We asked the artists
to write down what they want to say to Rhymer.
Let's hear what they had to say.
Give it to him.
This is what the employees wanted to tell their boss.
They'll be read one at a time and they'll be anonymous.
I feel like I'll know who wrote which if I read them.
Read it please.
"I'm really thankful that you always treat us so well, but..."
(But?)
Insta." That's all he wrote.
So basically...
He's about to give his excuse.
(Rhymer explains right away)
- Not an excuse. - You won't let them use social media?
I use social media from time to time.
- Allow me to explain. - Sometimes I'm a bit thoughtless.
- But you don't know who wrote it. - I don't know who it was...
But someone posted a spoiler
about our promotions a bit early.
A spoiler from the CEO.
Things that were totally unplanned.
- An early spoiler. - Early...
It's usually the artists who do that.
Then the CEO asks, "Who was it?"
Who posted this?" That's how it usually goes.
Or revealing a location too early.
So too early and not as a surprise.
I think that's what the complaint is about.
I think I know who wrote this.
Who was it? Who do you think it is?
(Everyone's nervous)
One of the MXM guys.
They made a mistake.
I know it's one of them
because artists who aren't idols don't really mind that much.
It's because MXM fans are really into them.
They keep telling me not to interfere.
(They can't comment)
I sometimes get that.
Stop spoiling things.
I know I tend to do this.
I'm being very careful these days.
I only made those posts...
- Because you care. - Right.
That's how much I cherish them.
I'm just not good at expressing my feelings.
He just did it out of love.
Let's see the next one.
(Opens the next message from an employee)
What did I write again?
This one says who wrote it.
"I'm the youngest in MXM..."
(These kids still don't know how variety shows work)
We said this would be anonymous...
But I'm only a year younger than Kanto,
so don't treat me like such a kid..."
This was Young Min.
I didn't know it was anonymous.
- You didn't know? - I didn't know.
Idiot.
My bad.
Idiot, you gave me away too.
Now we know who wrote what.
(So Dong Hyun wrote that I post too many spoilers)
- I didn't know it was anonymous. - Idiot!
So it's because they're idols.
Young Min joined our label later.
And I expect a lot out of him.
He has a lot of sides that he hasn't shown the public yet.
And I want people to see those sides to him.
That's why I always tell him to think like a rookie.
We said it would stay completely anonymous.
I guess it's not that anonymous after all.
We still have 3 left.
The CEO and the artists are so genuine.
3 left.
I didn't know these were anonymous.
I don't even remember.
(Who is it this time?)
Someone wrote about our system.
Hire more managers and
treat the artists and the staff equally."
(One of them dropped this truth bomb)
- This is a wish. - Gosh...
This was a rough one.
Such a disrespectful tone.
The phrasing was abrupt. It was harsh.
It was a bit harsh.
Let's move on.
It might make someone uncomfortable.
I'm always fair.
Stop acting.
Hanhae?
(I know you wrote that)
(LOL)
We kept things anonymous.
I feel so wronged.
- You feel wronged? - Very wronged.
(Time to read the next one)
I feel like I'll be able to tell.
Once you read them all.
Look how roughly he's tearing the envelope open.
Oh, I guess not.
I was wrong. This is him.
"This is him."
He wrote this.
"Don't be so carefree after contract renewals."
Contract renewals are nerve-racking.
Right.
This guy wrote something else.
"Wear bigger clothes."
(Complete agreement)
I agree.
"Wear bigger clothes."
Tight clothes don't fit a hip hop look.
(Rhymer needs 3XL clothes)
It's hard to find shirts that are loose on me.
Only one person renewed his contract?
- No, two people. - Two people?
Kanto and Hanhae.
One of them wants more managers and another wrote about contract renewals.
Last one.
It's pretty obvious who's left.
This has to be Gree.
(Huh? Me?)
- He wrote a lot. - It's a paragraph.
"I've known you for 8 years..."
(8 years in) (1 year in) (1 year in) (9 years in) (3 years in)
Huh? That means...
(He scans the room)
That changes things.
That makes things weird.
That means the one before... So he didn't write that one.
It wasn't Kanto.
It wasn't him. It was Gree.
(He's the rebel)
I never meant to fool anyone. I just stayed quiet.
"Treat the artists and the staff equally."
- Was that you? - I think so.
(I'll let that slide)
We're going to test the next Brand New artists with Rhymer.
How should we get started?
They're the brand new artists of Brand New
and it's their first time being together on TV like this.
I want to see who's going
shine the brightest here.
Whoever wins each test
will get the honor of being the new brand of that field.
And you'll get to use Rhymer's credit card to buy a gift for yourself.
It's an incredible prize.
This is for real.
Wow.
Do you agree? Did you bring your personal credit card?
- Did you bring your credit card? - Yes.
Not the company card, right?
This is my personal card.
Hold on.
I see his name.
His real name.
Please put it in the holder.
So that the front can be seen.
That is not the company card. It's his personal card.
Do you see that laptop? Right here...
You can search for and pay for your gift.
We don't like to postpone things.
Is there a spending limit?
A spending limit?
I'd like to mention that there is no spending limit in hip hop.
(Despair, cheering)
(It's a good thing we went into hip hop!)
There's no limit in hip hop.
Weekly money! Money, money!
A Rolex on my wrist!
(Oops)
(Are you serious?)
(Hehe)
So how about it?
Since they're my artists.
Anything they want.
(Rhymer is a great boss)
So we sent them some questions before the shoot.
Right. We asked them for the rankings in Brand New Music.
Rhymer and the five artists were ranked.
Let's take a look at the first one. Looks.
Rhymer did not vote. Only the five artists.
Kanto, what place do you think you got?
I'll be happy if I get at least 3rd.
So modest, Kanto.
Very humble.
(Modest Kanto)
Rappers should be modest.
Hanhae is known as a handsome rapper too.
- A good-looking guy. - Yes.
I tend to stand out a bit among other rappers.
Hanhae looks like such a nice guy.
He has a sweet and kind look.
When I voted,
I wrote our boss and myself as tied for last.
(Why me though?)
Our boss was handsome when he was younger.
He was really handsome when he was younger.
- He looked so cool. - He looks great in his old photos.
Let's see the results.
I'll reveal them all at once.
(Excited)
Let's see who's the best looking in Brand New Music.
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MXM got 1st and 2nd.
Kanto was right. Gwang Ryeol!
- 3rd. - Gwang Ryeol!
I beat Hanhae.
He said 2nd or 3rd.
Hanhae got 4th and Gree was absolutely right about last place.
Right on the mark.
Is there a meaning behind this ranking?
This is getting to him!
Tied for 5th, but his name was written before Gree's.
- I'm older. - It's fine with me.
Let's see the next one.
The cutest one.
The fans love this.
This is how you get more fans.
You have to have a cute side
to get more fans.
That's why we had them vote.
Who acts the cutest in Brand New Music?
(Takes a peek at 1st)
- Really? - What is it?
This person?
(Hurry and show us)
Such different reactions.
Is this possible?
Oh, come on.
This is the order for acting cute?
Let's see it.
I'll show you why I was so surprised.
Rhymer ranked 1st.
Really?
Rhymer got 1st in acting cute.
What do you think about these rankings?
It's probably because the boys know me so well.
Someone tell us about Rhymer.
We still can't believe it.
First of all...
(Let's hear him out)
(How should I say this?)
(Hehe)
There's a side of him that only we see.
He's blood type AAA.
- He's meticulous. - He's delicate.
Delicate despite his build.
He moves around like this a lot.
Very detailed.
He doesn't seem that cute to me.
(LOL)
Don't you think so too?
There's something we heard.
Rhymer tends to act cute when someone
tries to leave a team dinner.
I heard he does a shoulder shimmy.
"Don't go."
It's on the internet.
If someone tries to leave a team dinner...
He acts cute and tells them to stay.
It's on the internet.
- Is it on Wikipedia? - Yes.
- Wow. - "Don't goooo."
Can we hear it from the originator?
So someone should try to leave.
How about MXM?
Make an excuse to leave.
We're sorry. We have a music show to go to.
I don't think I can say that to them.
I thought he might beat us up.
How about... How about...
Kanto.
Kanto, Kanto.
(Kanto has been at Brand New for 8 years)
Kanto.
Boss, I have to go record.
Don't go.
- I have to go. - Come on, don't go.
(Starting to act cute)
I have to go. I'm sorry.
Don't goooo!
(Like a force of nature)
(Top dog Hanhae is shocked)
(Shocked and horrified)
That was so scary.
I thought you'd stay seated.
Look at Hanhae!
Don't go! Don't gooo!
It was funny, and I got the chills.
Don't gooo.
It's from shuddering.
He even shook his butt.
That was super scary.
"Don't goooo!"
(The CEO of a rap label...)
(Boss, no...)
(Hehe)
Very impressive, Rhymer.
He's really the CEO.
Today because of Brand New Music.
- That was so funny. - Yes.
We should work harder since we're rookies.
- Yes, you should. - We'll take some time to reflect.
I took a look at Young Min.
All the others were laughing,
but Young Min looked at me with such pity.
(When everyone else was laughing at Rhymer)
(Glances)
(Pity)
- I don't think I worked hard enough. - Right?
I don't think I worked as hard as I should have. I'm reflecting now.
It's fine! It's fine.
- I'll do my best! - Just do what you do.
Let's see each of the artists try.
Rhymer's "Don't goooo."
Let's start with MC Gree.
- Me? - MC Gree.
"Don't gooo."
Shooting "don't goooo." Camera 1.
Look into camera 1.
(He can't seem to do it)
I have to get going. I'm sorry.
Don't goooo.
I have to go.
Don't goooo!
(Gree brings out his funny side)
You made it look too cool.
(So silly)
Okay, okay. We'll count it.
(Gree didn't let our hopes down)
It's that hip hop swagger.
I'm glad I went first.
That hip hop vibe.
It's like you just went on a rollercoaster.
- You feel better. - You got through it.
What a relief.
Now it's the top dog.
Let's see it. Just relax.
We have to get a good one.
I'll start off with an intro.
Go ahead when I start the intro.
(Turns his back to the camera)
(Oh, it's like that?)
He's getting into character.
I'm sorry, but I have to get going. I have important plans.
(Hanhae is upset)
(Such a hilarious intro)
I'm really sorry.
I have important plans.
(Stomp stomp)
(We can see how sulky he is just from his back)
I'm sorry. I'm leaving.
Don't go.
(He's about to pass out)
Impressive, Hanhae!
Did you just think of that now? Did you practice it before you came?
- He just thought of it. - After watching Gree do his act...
You're a genius, Hanhae.
- I inspired you, right? - Hanhae was great.
If the oldest did that, the youngest two...
They have to go all out.
Here we go.
(Hanhae is going to win this)
Dong Hyun.
Ready.
- I need to... - Do an intro?
(Hanhae is on alert after looking at Dong Hyun)
MXM. Let's see it.
Dong Hyun of MXM.
I'm sorry, but I have to get going.
(Whining)
I'm really sorry. I have to go.
Don't go.
But I have to.
Don't goooo!
(Stamping)
(He'll make the ladies melt)
That was so cute!
That really was cute.
(He can't laugh because he's next)
(Happy)
Young Min, look at Rhymer
and tell him you'll work harder.
Young Min.
- Me too... - You need an intro?
I'll get into it.
This spells trouble for Kanto.
This is so much pressure.
You'll have to run or do something.
Somehow.
I'm sorry. I have to get going.
But the time...
You're already leaving?
(So cringe-worthy)
I'm really sorry. I have to get going.
You're really going to leave?
I'll stay until the end next time.
(Gets ready to stomp his feet)
I'm really sorry. I have to go.
(They all stay quiet)
Really?
For real. I'm sorry. I have to go.
Don't goooooo!
(Big smile from Hanhae)
I have to go.
It's like he's being yelled at.
Bye.
When is this going to end?
I'll miss you.
- Don't goooo! - I have to go.
This drama is entertaining.
But I have to go.
(Stomping)
Don't go!
Very nice.
(This would make anyone want to stay)
- MXM.... - They're good at this.
That was like a scene from a drama.
(Rhymer is pleased)
- Now... - He has a lot on his mind.
Kanto.
This is so much pressure.
Kanto.
Hello? Oh, okay. All right.
I'm really sorry. I have to get going.
- You're leaving? - Yeah.
- Now? - Yeah.
- You're leaving now? - I think so.
Don't go. Don't go.
I'm really sorry.
(Respect for Kanto)
No!
(Slap, slap)
Don't goooo!
(120 out of 100 for being witty)
Kanto!
Now let's hear from Rhymer.
They were all great at acting cute.
With their own personas.
They did a great job.
They all did it in their own style. This is a tough choice.
(Gree started it off funny)
(Hanhae acted really silly)
(Dong Hyun was adorable)
(Young Min was totally cute)
(Kanto was so energetic)
Pick the best one.
- I pick Hanhae. - Hanhae!
The cutest one!
The adorable Hanhae.
He stomped his foot.
One, two, two.
Two, two. "Don't go."
He started the intros.
Hip hop is all about watches.
(Forces a smile)
There are many luxury brand watches.
But since they can get really expensive...
I'll settle for an Apple Watch.
- Very realistic. - For real.
- An Apple Watch. - An Apple Watch.
Please pay for it now.
Right on the spot.
You can't postpone this.
This is the cheapest price?
What color?
- Black. - Yeah?
(Our boss is awesome)
- Did you pay for it? - Yes.
He paid for it.
(CEO swagger)
We're finished testing their skills.
Lastly,
we'll test their teamwork.
MXM, how would you rate
Brand New's teamwork out of 10?
(Thinking)
(Nervous smile)
- A 7? - 7.
Rhymer, how would you rate the label's teamwork?
I say 10.
Because... They all know. They're just not saying it.
That's just your point of view as the CEO.
That everything is going smoothly.
And that you're doing fine.
How would you rate your teamwork?
I've been in Brand New since the beginning.
It was a 8 or 9 in the past.
But it's dropped to a 6 now.
6.
That's a bit too low.
Because we have more types of artists now.
We have idols, rappers, and singers now.
So it's harder for our boss to give everyone the same amount of attention as before.
That's why I said 6.
He's considerate of his boss.
- It's becoming more like a company. - Right.
It's good that you're on our show now.
You guys used to be an 8 or 9, but now you've dropped to 6.
And the Brand New Music family is on our show.
Let's see how they'll do
with the test we give them.
Rhymer, you'll be participating in this segment too.
This is the last one.
Our teamwork mission is...
Flying water cups!
(They cheer not knowing what to expect)
Please remove your shoes and get on the mat.
- I have to do this too? - Yes.
You're the founder of Brand New Music.
(Flying water cups)
(Move the tray with water cups to the finishing point)
(While lying on your backs)
We prepared raincoats too.
They're stronger than the ones we gave out last time.
- This is hip hop. - That's right.
Hip hop is all about raincoats.
- This is hip hop? - Yes.
Because we gave you the biggest size.
I've been in hip hop a long time, but this is a first.
How cute, Rhymer is going to put on this rain coat.
This is really hip hop?
Yes, it is.
You look adorable, Rhymer.
So cute.
As Hanhae wrote earlier...
We got you some bigger clothes.
He's wearing big clothes now.
- I feel so relieved. - Right?
Rhymer, you lie down first. Then the next person.
Kanto, lie down the other way.
I'm sorry, but most CEOs
would want to go first.
You have the safest spot.
The last one.
Thank you.
Here we go. Flying water cups.
Ready!
- I have no sense of balance. - Hanhae.
Hanhae is trembling.
Now pass it to the next person.
- Very nice. - A bit more to the side.
Very good, Hanhae.
You're doing great, Hanhae.
Let go?
Let go.
I'm letting go.
Hanhae, why are you talking so much?
He's a rapper.
(The tray looks stable once Hanhae passes it)
Very nice.
Careful.
Don't rush. Slowly.
(Young Min is scared)
You have to get the perfect grip.
- Use your strength. - Yes, I am.
They speak so politely to each other. Even though they're the same age.
- I'm letting go. - Let go slowly.
(The tray starts shaking again)
Hold on.
(Aaah!)
Hold it a bit higher.
The other side. Okay.
No, no.
(The tray is off-balance)
You have to support it here!
Raise this side! Raise this side!
- Raise this side higher. - Oh, no!
(Rhymer remembers to promote MXM's song)
It's not working.
What am I supposed to do? Just tell me.
(Aargh!)
(The tray starts to lean)
(♪ The water cups fall on our heads ♪)
(♪ Fall on Dong Hyun's head ♪)
(♪ My eyes are filled with tears ♪)
(♪ Because of the flying water cups ♪)
(But I did a good job...)
(Dong Hyun is drenched)
What is it?
What was that?
This is hard.
Look at Dong Hyun.
(I wanted to do a good job)
(Rhymer has a lot to say for someone who didn't touch the tray)
You can't see it when you're lying down.
You can't see at all.
And everyone else was yelling too much.
I had criticism from both sides.
And Shin Young kept screaming.
(Hehe, sorry)
That was our plan.
We were doing well,
but someone added a sound effect.
No sound effects.
Hey, no sound effects.
I'm sorry, but this is a teamwork test. You're already angry, boss?
It's not that. I was watching...
I was so nervous that my toes were like...
(Rhymer's whole body was tense as he waited)
MC Gree will go first.
I'll go first.
Dong Hyun is second, Young Min is third.
- I'll give the orders. - Okay.
Flying water cups. Their last try.
- Let's go. Start. - Ready.
Hold on.
I'm ready now.
- Got it? - Hold on.
I got it.
Hold on...
(The cups look steady)
Hold on.
- It's shaking a bit. - But it's balanced.
Just like that.
- Turn it. - I did.
(Leans)
(I want to say something...)
Should we both turn it together?
(The tray is still stable)
(Careful)
I'm letting go now. 1, 2...
Can I get up now?
It's looking good. Keep going like that.
Hold on. Push the right side up more.
Not that side. The other side.
That's it.
- It's nicely balanced now. - Very nice.
It's coming. Use your strength.
- Hold on. - What is it?
Hold on.
Young Min, lower your right hand.
- Nice. - It's looking good.
Nice.
You can hear me well, right?
Going to Kanto...
Hold on, Kanto. Lower your left hand a bit.
- Nice. - Good directions.
Lower your right hand, Young Min.
(It's a good thing Gree's a rapper)
Turn it and pass it to Hanhae.
No, no! No!
Don't lower it toward your head.
Stop! Let go, Kanto.
He let go. Last one left.
Rhymer!
It's CEO Rhymer.
(I'll show you how great our teamwork is)
(He'll need a happy ending after this)
Hey, hey, hey.
You haven't even touched it yet.
He hasn't touched it yet.
Don't laugh! Don't laugh!
Boss! Boss!
Here comes Rhymer. He's going for it.
Rhymer!
Lower your right hand a bit, boss.
- Lower just your right hand. - Almost there.
(Now it's all up to Rhymer)
Hanhae has no problem now.
- This is perfect. - You have to stay on your back.
(No more orders left to give)
(Shutting his mouth to focus)
You have to stay on your back.
Stay on your back.
(Everyone is nervous)
Use your finger strength.
Keep it like that.
- Rhymer! - Get the camera in the hole!
(Safely places it)
Success!
(They succeed at the teamwork test)
Impressive, Rhymer!
(His biggest smile of the day)
He's so strong!
Rhymer did it.
- Flying water cups. - Success.
Gosh, why am I so happy about this?
Brand New Music helped wrap up our summer specials.
Tell us your thoughts.
Sang Min, I saw you offer your guests food in other episodes.
You didn't prepare a thing for us.
You all don't need stuff like that.
- You work with what's given... - They have such a presence.
You showed us how down-to-earth you all are.
Oh, you're right.
Anyway, thank you.
And please support our brand new artists.
I'd really appreciate that.
Very nice.
We'll be rooting for MXM's new song "Ya Ya Ya."
Thank you.
MXM, we'd love to have you all
here again as our Thumbs Up Idols of the Week.
We'll work hard and we'll be back as Thumbs Up Idols.
You'll have to do the 2x speed dance or the rollercoaster dance.
All right.
We have one last question.
Who is Rhymer to the Brand New Music family?
Confidence.
- Confidence. - The confidence of Brand New.
He makes us confident and he makes the label confident.
Dong Hyun.
- A new door. - A door.
He's always opening new doors for us.
He taps into our potential. He's like a door.
Hanhae.
He's like a partner.
(Kanto agrees)
Let's wrap things up.
- Whether it's here... - Or there...
In the end... Weekly Idol!
(Grooving)
(We hope to see all of Brand New Music again)
(It's NCT next episode)
Hello, we're NCT.
We got watermelons last time.
(We prepared something special for them)
(We were very generous)
(But!)
(This show isn't that easy)
Oh, my God.
(Show us how cute you guys are!)
Please!
(You'll see how funny these guys can be)
(They'll perform "We Go Up" at 2x speed)
(They even do the Random Play Dance)
(And you'll also see "We Young" for the first time on TV!)
For those who are weary...
We invite you all to Dream Land...
The land of hopes and dreams!
September 5 Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Weekly Idol!
(See you in Dream Land)
Have a lemon candy when you have a lot on your mind.