Previously on King of Mask Singer.
The masked singer's sexy dance made his boss fall for him.
Another masked singer's windmill dance beat the heat.
It was Siyeon.
The reveal of the familiar faces pleasantly surprised everyone.
It's No Min Woo.
And today, 4 vocalists with 4 different charms...
will challenge the masked queen.
Now I Have Enough Sugar, Cupcake.
Throne is Mine, Assistant Manager Kim.
Paper Airplane Flying to Throne.
Who's the King of Mask Singer? Handsome Vampire.
Nightingale became the 104th Queen of Mask Singer.
Will she succeed to win the third defense match...
and protect her throne?
It begins right now.
(King of Mask Singer)
This is the first match of Round Two, Semi-finals.
She beat Siyeon of Dreamcatcher.
Her temptation is too sweet to resist.
Now I Have Enough Sugar, Cupcake.
(Now I Have Enough Sugar, Cupcake)
(Should I become Queen Cupcake?)
(She sweetly walks out.)
(We are so excited.)
She might be a foreigner.
She might not be someone from an English-speaking country.
I am so curious about her identity.
People usually don't wear flat shoes like those.
We can draw only one conclusion. She's confident.
Right.
(With clear and ringing voice,)
(Cupcake showed her deep emotion.)
(Is she a vocalist who used to train to be an idol...)
(but couldn't debut because she couldn't dance?)
(Is she Ryu Hyun Kyung, the actress who can sing well?)
(Cupcake will melt the stage.)
(With which song will she...)
(melt the hearts of the panelists too?)
(It begins with a beautiful piano melody.)
It's Lee Eun Mee.
"Some Yearning".
("Some Yearning" by Lee Eun Mee)
(Her clean and beautiful voice...)
(calmly resonates.)
(She's got the perfect tune and stable breath.)
(The sad memories of love...)
(burst forth from the bottom of her heart.)
(Love is more painful)
(Than a sad breakup)
How is she so good?
Her emotions though.
With her clear voice, the song sounds different.
Her throat makes such a powerful sound.
(Cupcake's charms...)
(gently echo.)
(The sad melody harmonizes with her clear voice.)
(A flood of sorrow rushes in.)
(Where you used to be...)
(is full of emptiness.)
(Lighting up)
(Your)
(Future)
(Cupcake performed "Some Yearning" from the bottom of her heart.)
(The emotions overwhelm the audience.)
- Oh, my. - It was amazing.
(It's so heartbreaking.)
She sings every single word so carefully.
She sounds like she has a story to tell.
Here comes her opponent.
He beat Jason, a TV personality.
Nobody is going home until I become the masked king.
Throne is Mine,
Assistant Manager Kim!
(Throne is Mine, Assistant Manager Kim)
(The atmosphere slowly heats up.)
(Let's have another round and move on to Round 3!)
(I don't want to go home tonight.)
I feel like Assistant Manager Kim is going to show us something today.
He will show us something.
With such great singing skills, he can definitely get a promotion.
He can even be promoted to a general manager.
(He can even be promoted to be a general manager.)
(He has a young and delicate voice.)
(He's got a voice that you want to stay with.)
(Assistant Manager Kim's voice is seasoned with special seasonings.)
(He's a singer-songwriter who has stable skills?)
(But then he surprised everyone with his dancing skills.)
(Sexy)
(His boss would love his moves at the office get-together.)
(Assistant Manager Kim is an idol singer!)
(An office get-together gets interesting from the 2nd round.)
(The match is now on fire.)
(Will he make Cupcake tipsy...)
(and lead the night tonight?)
(This song is...)
Oh, my goodness.
("Beautiful" by Crush)
It's Crush's song.
From "Guardian".
("Beautiful" by Crush)
Oh, my gosh.
Who could he be?
I don't know. I just love him.
(Just breathing makes me happy)
He's so good.
(Just like shiny stars in the summer night,)
(his voice sparkles.)
(He hits high notes with a refreshing voice.)
(Impressed)
(He won all women's hearts.)
- It was beautiful indeed. - What a beautiful voice!
- I love it. - Beautiful!
That was so charming. How could his voice sound like that?
Assistant Manager Kim is getting a promotion.
He is totally getting promoted. A steep promotion.
He's getting a promotion.
The first match of Round Two has now come to an end.
Let's hear Young Seok's opinion first.
I think I underestimated...
Assistant Manager Kim in Round One.
- Did you? - Yes.
This performance...
was perfect.
I think...
his emotions suit...
the songs from the late 2000s better...
- than the songs from the 1980s. - I see.
Judging by this performance alone,
I think he can even make it to the Final Match.
- So you changed your mind. - Yes.
Last week, he contended against Jason.
Although Yoon Sang said...
Assistant Manager Kim was amazing,
Young Seok said Manager Park was better.
(Assistant Manager Kim's voice is seasoned with special seasonings.)
(I disagree.)
(Manager Park is the one who has something special.)
(Disappointed)
Hearing that makes me feel like a worse composer...
than Hyun Chul and Yoon Sang.
Come on. Don't be like that.
Seong Ju, he's being like that because you're being like that.
- Fine. - You cornered him.
- Oh, boy. - You're so mean.
(Giggling)
Anyway, he changed his mind.
He's saying he can even be a masked king.
Young Seok starts to recognize his talent too.
- As for me... - Yes.
I have never seen...
someone performing...
- this song so perfectly. - Really?
Yes. So I think...
he can even be the youngest masked king ever.
That's how I think.
(He is as skilled as the masked queen, Nightingale.)
I can imagine seeing him...
and the big shot contending against each other.
Their age gap must be at least 40 years.
You think they might be contending against each other.
That man is very sensitive about age.
Hey, it can't be 40 years. That's too many.
There might be a match between two generations.
I feel like Manager Assistant Kim is going to win this round.
He's young, but his performance was perfect.
Gu Ra usually doesn't compliment contestants this much.
All right, then...
All right. How about Cupcake?
I'm sure you'll all agree with this.
- She has a very beautiful voice. - Yes.
It feels like she's a canary singing next to me.
Her voice sounded really beautiful.
While Lee Eun Mee sang about an intense yearning,
Cupcake rather expressed...
a long-cherished yearning.
I see.
My guess is that...
Yes?
she's a first-generation idol singer.
First-generation?
- First-generation idol singer? - Yes.
Not a current idol singer?
In a group such as Fin.K.L.
- Fin.K.L? - Yes.
Someone who worked...
- as an idol singer... - Yes, that's right.
around the same time as groups like S.E.S. and Fin.K.L?
As for Assistant Manager Kim,
it's like he has feelings for one of his colleagues.
- Yes, it's happening right now. - Yes.
It was also mentioned in Round One.
So it's like he wanted...
to propose to that person today.
He sang "Girl" first...
and showed off his singing skills by singing "Beautiful".
If he sings a song like "Proposal"...
in Round Three,
- it will complete his story. - Oh, yes.
I guess that could be interpreted as his intentions.
You think he chose those songs for someone in particular.
- What about you, Jae Hwan? - I was...
very touched by "Beautiful" sung by Assistant Manager Kim.
You know the part with the three high notes, right?
(Singing)
This part.
(Hitting a series of high notes)
That's when I thought he should become a manager.
(He deserves a promotion.)
- He should be promoted. - Promoted?
Yes, immediately.
You think he deserves a promotion.
Absolutely.
- Seung Yoon. - Yes.
Has any of your opinions changed since Round One?
I still think that Assistant Manager Kim is...
the main vocalist of an idol group...
who writes songs and lyrics.
I keep getting the feeling that he writes his own songs...
since he rearranged the songs in his own styles.
As for Cupcake,
I just like her.
Wait.
I didn't ask you to tell her how you felt.
- I meant her voice. - Oh, her voice.
- Her voice? - When it comes to singing,
I prefer someone who sings each note clearly and carefully...
rather than someone who uses many fancy techniques.
If I were to buy someone's album as a fan,
I would buy Cupcake's album.
- You'd buy her album? - Yes.
What did you think, Mi Joo of Lovelyz?
I also thought...
during Cupcake's performance...
that her voice sounds very mature.
I thought that her singing style was a little old-fashioned as well.
She could be either a first-generation idol singer...
or a retired singer...
who now is a housewife.
- After getting married? - It's not a bad thing.
- A housewife? - Yes, currently.
A married woman.
Maybe she's making an appearance on TV after a long time...
and showing off her unchanged singing ability.
Are you sure she's married?
I can't say that I'm sure, but I think so.
Also, Assistant Manager Kim is...
just so great. There's no need for more words.
He's just great?
- I think... - She kept...
making heart signs during his performance.
(As he started singing,)
(Mi Joo kept making heart signs.)
(I will always protect you)
He'll protect me.
(At every word he sang)
Did you hear that? "Lean on my shoulders"!
I believe he's someone younger than us.
You think he's younger than you?
Yes. I'm pretty sure that he's an idol singer.
I see.
- Maybe a member of SEVENTEEN, - SEVENTEEN.
- PENTAGON, - PENTAGON.
- or SF9. - THE BOYS.
- SF9. - Maybe.
Does he have a voice that you like, Mi Joo?
He has a voice that I love very much.
I would buy his album.
Really? If you were to buy one?
It's like a sales competition.
You prefer him. I see.
You guys seem to have different opinions.
Let's now see their specialties.
Cupcake says she can imitate...
a voice actress who dubs foreign dramas.
That's an old trick.
Young people these days don't do things like that.
She'll imitate a voice actress.
Let us hear it.
(The X-Files of King of Mask Singer)
Let us hear it.
Gosh, I was really nervous...
about coming on this show.
About coming on this show.
She must be a voice actress.
But now that I'm here,
it feels like...
I'm running in a pair of shoes...
that suits me perfectly.
Gosh, that's right.
(Amazed)
It was so liberating and exciting that...
it felt like I was flying in the sky.
By the way, Charles.
You did vote for me, right?
Charles!
That's it.
(That was amazing.)
That was her actual voice.
She was so good that I thought...
she might be a voice actress.
She has such clear diction.
Ho Young, you're also good at this.
- Gosh, that's right. - Yes.
Hearing that voice,
the cupcake seemed really delicious.
Let me take a bite. Oh, my goodness.
It tastes fantastic.
Gosh, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Please come back for a cup of tea later.
Yes, I would love to.
Shall we have some tea...
and listen to Assistant Manager Kim's song together?
(Laughing)
Listen to these two.
They make a perfect team.
Now, it's Assistant Manager Kim's turn.
He will do some voice imitations for us.
He will imitate the characters from "SpongeBob SquarePants".
He must be very young.
Assistant Manager Kim, go ahead.
(King of Mask Singer Cartoons)
(Chuckling)
"Hi guys, I'm SpongeBob."
"Hello, Gary."
"Hello, Squidward."
(He even mimics the sound of his steps.)
(That's cute.)
"Hey, get lost."
"Hello, Patrick."
(Imitating Patrick)
That's good.
(Impressed)
"Hi, I'm Patrick."
"I love you, everyone."
- All right. - Attaboy!
I don't know them, but he's good.
How many characters did he just imitate?
- 3 characters. - Was it 3?
He imitated three of them.
That was great.
Cupcake says she can also imitate cartoon characters.
She will imitate four characters.
Let us hear it.
"Mom, buy me the Action Mask toy."
(Surprised)
"I bought it for you just a month ago, Shin-chan."
I bet she's a voice actress.
"Your buttocks look like a huge monster."
"My mom's buttocks are as big as an elephant's."
(Laughing)
"I should go over to Bo-chan's house and play."
"Shin-chan, can I come too?"
"I'm Masao."
(She sounds just like them.)
That's incredible.
"Don't do that. I'm Bo-chan."
That's it.
She's a professional.
- She's good. - It was like watching it on TV.
Is she the actual voice actress who played those characters?
Yes, she must be a voice actress.
- You think she's a voice actress? - Yes.
- A voice actress? - But if she was,
that'd be what she does for a living.
Would she do that as her specialty?
- That'd be a little strange. - Right?
If she really was a voice actress, that wouldn't be her specialty.
Right. They're saying those things...
because you were that good.
They even think that you could be a voice actress.
But she sang too well...
for a voice actress.
You're right.
You know what? Someone...
- just crossed my mind. - Okay, who is it?
All of a sudden?
She also wears outfits like that.
- It's Jini, the content creator. - Yes.
She's very popular among children.
All right. Lastly, let's hear your opinion, Yoon Seok.
As for Cupcake, people in the past...
used the expression, "silvery voice",
and I think she really has a silvery voice.
Among the singers from long before, Lee Miki had that kind of voice.
- Lee Miki? - I'm surprised that you know her.
Cupcake is good at imitating voice actresses,
so I think she could be a musical actress.
Now, this is what I think about...
who Assistant Manager Kim is.
Maybe he is someone from the TV show, "Under Nineteen".
A very young boy who wants to become an idol singer.
- Someone like that. - I just realized something.
- What is it? - The director...
of our show also directed "Under Nineteen".
(Eureka)
I'll search for it!
- Look it up now. - Yes.
I bet he's from "Under Nineteen".
Maybe I'm right.
Seong Ju's face just turned pale.
Yoon Seok must be right.
You think he's someone from "Under Nineteen"? All right.
Now, I will...
announce the result...
of the first match of Round Two, Semi-finals.
Between Cupcake with a sorrowful voice...
and Assistant Manager Kim with a voice that lights up the stage,
who do the audience want to see again in the next round?
Let's find out the winner of this match now!
(A sad and delicate performance)
(Cupcake touched the audience's hearts...)
(with a clear and distinct voice.)
(A voice that captivates all women)
(Assistant Manager Kim, the singer with deadly charms,)
(beautifully shined on stage.)
Between Cupcake and Assistant Manager Kim,
who will win this match...
and become the first one to move on to Round Three?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(I can't watch.)
(Who will be the one to advance to Round 3 with the best voice?)
(Who is it?)
Who will win this match and move on to Round Three?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner?
(Assistant Manager Kim won.)
Assistant Manager Kim won.
- Assistant Manager Kim. - Congratulations.
He did it.
(Cupcake was good too.)
Assistant Manager Kim has defeated Cupcake.
The result is...
22 to 77.
(22 to 77)
Assistant Manager Kim moves on to Round Three...
through the overwhelming difference in votes.
Please go back to the waiting room. Please give him a big hand.
(Cupcake's identity will be revealed soon.)
Assistant Manager Kim moves on to Round Three.
This is the day of get-together. It's Assistant Manager Kim's day!
Within her professional vocal skills,
she possesses an innocent charm.
I'll now reveal her identity.
Please move to the back of the stage.
(Who can it be?)
Cupcake, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(Is Cupcake actress Ryu Hyun Kyung?)
(She was a first generation idol, but now she is a housewife?)
Reveal your face.
(How can this be?)
She is...
- What's wrong? - Who is it?
Why?
(I really want to know.)
She was a member...
of the girl group, The Grace.
She is a talented singer who has been active for 15 years.
She is Sunday!
(Cupcake was Sunday!)
(It is The Grace.)
It is The Grace.
You said she was first generation idol.
I said that.
Kim Hyun Chul said she was a first generation idol.
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello everyone, I am Sunday of The Grace.
(The Grace was the first of talented girl groups.)
(She has charisma within the smooth tone.)
(She has a variety of charms which has seized the musical scene.)
(Musician Sunday's future is bright.)
I think many people are glad to see you.
What kind of Sunday is your Sunday?
It's Intellectual Sunday.
Intellectual Sunday. I thought so.
- It's Intellectual Sunday. - It means smooth sound.
(Four-word names were popular at the time.)
It's been a while since I met you on stage.
It has been a very long time.
Standing on this stage without other members...
made me feel a little bored and also nervous.
But it felt really nice.
(It was an exciting and happy time for her.)
I heard you teach many juniors.
You were active as a vocal trainer for a while?
Yes, but they're much better singers than me now.
I trained Tae Yeon, Red Velvet, and f(x).
And also "Under Nineteen" that we talked about before.
I was on the show as a vocal trainer.
If you're going to do that, just go the karaoke.
(She is a forceful, tiger-like teacher.)
I see.
- Your voice is like a teenager. - True.
You must have taken good care of your voice.
But I think you were gifted with this voice from your birth.
I hope you will let your voice known even in faraway places.
When The Grace was most active,
I saw them on TV and I was so impressed.
I suddenly remembered that scene.
I am grateful you took the courage to show us such a great performance.
(It's an honor to actually meet you.)
I think you gave solid support to your juniors.
I heard appearing on this program held a very special meaning to you.
All other members appeared here...
except for me.
I should have gone solo.
But I said I couldn't do anything without other members.
I was scared and felt I couldn't do this alone.
Without trembling or making mistakes,
I have succeeded in going solo with confidence.
I will try harder.
(We will cheer for you.)
Returning to the stage, she has shown us her unchanging emotions.
Please give Sunday a big round of applause.
(We cheer for Sunday of The Grace.)
It was a good stage.
There was a time when I felt really lost...
for a short time during my hiatus.
When I had to go on stage...
or appear on shows like this,
I was so nervous. I even experienced hyperventilation.
I overcame this today.
I wanted to show that I can do this alone.
It was a good opportunity for me to show such determination.
Now I Have Enough Sugar, Cupcake was...
me, Sunday.
I love you.
As a result of Round Two,
Throne is Mine, Assistant Manager Kim...
beats Sunday of The Grace...
and advances to Round Three.
This is the second match of Round Two, Semi-finals.
He beat the singer E Z Hyoung.
He has folded his wings carefully to head for Round Three.
Paper Airplane Flying to Throne.
(Paper Airplane Flying to Throne)
(I will also fly high in Round 2.)
(Confident)
(Let's fly together.)
We will hear him properly.
He knows how to pretend. He can put up a smokescreen.
His physique is unusual.
(He has an unexpectedly lovely side.)
(He has a voice like the clear sky.)
(He could be a rapper.)
(He insists on wearing long sleeves in the middle of summer.)
(So he seems to be in hip-hop.)
(Paper Airplane has swag.)
(With what kind of charm...)
(will he mesmerize the panelists once more?)
(Will Paper Airplane fly higher in this stage?)
("180°" by Ben)
(He has chosen a song completely different from the duet.)
(With detailed sentiments,)
(he sings the ballad serenely.)
(His husky tone...)
(deepens the sorrow.)
(A different side of him...)
(mesmerizes us.)
That's great.
He sings so well.
What is his identity?
(He displays unexpected talents.)
I feel like crying.
(He stage stimulates our emotion.)
(As if he just broke up,)
(his voice echos ardently.)
(Swirling emotions...)
(make us have a heartrending sorrow.)
His voice is amazing.
(At that time)
(You and me)
("108°" has the emotions of parting with a twist.)
(That was so stylish.)
(He's crazy.)
I can't believe this.
He can't be a rapper.
(They change their idea on him being a rapper.)
Don't go.
- Does he have your heart? - Yes.
- He completely changed. - Seriously.
His contender...
is a masked singer who beat No Min Woo.
If you don't vote for me, I might bite you.
Who's the King of Mask Singer?
Handsome Vampire.
Vampire!
(Who's the King of Mask Singer? Handsome Vampire)
(This is my time to shine!)
(Confident)
(Expectant)
His songs are touching.
Why does he keep his eyes on the floor?
He lowers his head to keep his identity a secret.
I can't wait.
(Vampire showed a deep voice...)
(and unique singing style.)
(Did the panelists figure out his identity right away?)
(Is Vampire who they think he is?)
(It's time for him to take the stage by himself.)
(Will Vampire captivate the audience...)
(and send Paper Airplane away?)
(Vampire's intense seduction begins now.)
(The song starts with a gentle piano sound.)
(Everyone is excited to find out which song Vampire picked.)
("I Don't Know Now" by Kim Jong Seo)
"I Don't Know Now".
(With a husky voice that grabs the ears,)
(Vampire tells a story.)
(His heart aches to leave his loved one.)
(My love, please forget me)
(He chose to part because of love.)
He is charismatic.
(Sorrowful love story touches the heart.)
(Although he knows he will regret this moment,)
(he says the words of parting.)
(Love behind a breakup, "I Don't Know Now" by Vampire)
Oh, my love.
Oh, my love. My love.
He sang with his heart.
The second match of Round Two has now come to an end.
Yoon Sang.
We see this type of masked singers from time to time.
They don't show themselves in Round One...
and move on to make us feel...
as though we made a mistake in Round Two.
I think Paper Airplane is that type of a masked singer.
I loved his performance.
As for Vampire,
he has the ability no one can imitate.
I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
(Everyone was in awe.)
Hyun Chul.
Did your thoughts change from last week?
My thoughts completely changed.
Last week,
I thought he would specialize...
in hip-hop or rhythm and blues.
Now, I think...
he specializes in pop...
or rock.
His voice turned husky from time to time.
He belted as well.
(The promise we made)
There is an artist named Jung Si Ro.
He sang "Can't Have You".
Paper Airplane's voice is very similar.
Do you mean there is a high chance he may not be a rapper?
That's what I think.
As for Vampire,
it doesn't matter if our guess is right or wrong.
He has a voice...
that betrays many years.
I think I lived with him...
for a few months in the past.
To someone,
he could be a friend of many years.
There are various stories in his voice.
His voice shows the traces of the past years.
Listening to Vampire's performance,
I realized that he doesn't need music sheets.
Everything he does becomes music.
His performance was beautiful and touching.
As for Paper Airplane,
he can sing too well to be a rapper.
I think he is a professional vocalist.
Judging from his big build,
I think he is a member of Black Eyed Pilseung,
which is a singer-songwriter duo.
He can't be a rapper.
He is a vocalist. I am sure of it.
Saying that he isn't a rapper...
because he can sing well...
is a prejudice.
He has incredible singing skills...
as well as the sense of rhythm that belongs to a rapper.
I think he is someone...
who can freely express his sentimentality...
by rapping and singing. I still think he is a rapper.
As for Vampire,
I think his music goes beyond the song.
Although he didn't do anything special,
he showed a special performance.
I think it is the way...
he seeps music into his words...
that made him who he is right now.
I would like to add a few words to what Kai said.
When we go to the restaurants in "Michelin Guide",
we can eat...
and judge...
how the dishes are.
But your grandma's doenjang stew is different.
You can only say it's really tasty.
You can't judge...
the taste on how well it is seasoned and such.
That's the impression I got from his performance.
It's a good comparison.
When Paper Airplane sang in Round One,
a lot of people said he is a rapper.
I was the only one...
- who judged him to be a vocalist. - A vocalist.
I thought his voice is perfect for ballad songs.
When effort becomes a habit,
- it manifests as talent. - Yes.
That's the kind of talent he has.
His singing skills have reached the highest level.
Not only that, his voice is relaxed...
and detailed.
I enjoyed an amazing performance.
It's hard to say anything about Vampire.
He is walking a thin line between regularity and irregularity.
The way he balances himself...
moves our hearts.
(The way he balances himself moves our hearts.)
The fact...
that he is capable of both of them...
shows how experienced he is.
(Thank you.)
Now, they are going to show you their specialties...
to help you guess their identities.
Paper Airplane is going to do...
voice imitations of movie directors.
- What? - Oh, my.
- That's his specialty. - Movie directors?
First, he's going to do voice imitation...
of Director Bong Joon Ho.
(Director Bong Joon Ho speaks with a quiet and low voice.)
Please let us hear Director Bong Joon Ho's voice.
Hello, I'm Bong Joon Ho who directed "Parasite".
When I decide what movie to make,
I call Song Kang Ho first.
So...
(This is Bong Joon Ho?)
I think that's how the movie could win...
at the Cannes Film Festival.
Thank you.
(How could he sound so different from him?)
- I'm not sure. - Bong Joon Ho?
- That was... - That was weird.
Wait.
He rather sounded like Song Kang Ho.
He didn't even sound like Song Kang Ho.
- He said he knew well... - I think he was just talking.
- about movie directors. - Are other impressions the same?
What else are you doing?
Who?
Let's see how this will be.
Director Park Chan Wook who directed "The Handmaiden".
Park Chan Wook?
- Is he going to sound the same? - We don't know yet.
(Director Park Chan Wook has a soft voice.)
Let us hear Director Park Chan Wook's voice.
Hello, I'm Park Chan Wook, who directed "Oldboy".
Isn't that Cho Yong Pil?
When I choose what movie to make,
I call Choi Min Sik first.
(He sounds like a senior singer.)
So this is it.
When I can't reach him,
I try contacting Song Kang Ho.
I want to win the award.
All right.
Why?
I think I just heard his own voice.
- He's a rapper. - I think he's a rapper.
He must be a rapper.
- Do you think he's a rapper? - I'm sure.
Hopefully this helped you guess.
Now, it's Vampire's turn, whom you're not so curious about.
(Chuckling)
Vampire is going to imitate the sound of starting a car...
when his bronchial tubes are in weak condition.
The sound of starting a car...
when bronchial tubes are in weak condition.
That sounds new.
You can do that too?
All right.
(Coughing)
Let us hear it.
(Coughing)
(200 percent of fine dust output)
(What is this?)
This one is funny.
(Passionate)
(It's not a coughing sound. It's the sound of starting a car.)
This one is funny.
(Coughing)
- He's a comedian. - This one was good.
He's a comedian.
Oh, my. His bronchial tubes are weak.
- The sound of starting a car. - This one was funny.
- Right. - This one was funny.
- I know. - Paper Airplane seems to love it.
Yes.
(He bursts out laughing.)
This one is funny.
This must be a kind of joke he likes.
Yes, they seem to have similar senses of humor.
They're soulmates.
Lastly, I'd like to ask women's opinions.
Mi Joo?
I feel bad saying this for Vampire,
but I liked Paper Airplane's performance a bit better.
There was a twist.
I thought he was a rapper and was expecting a rapper's performance.
But then he gave such a sweet performance.
I think I fell in love with him.
You fell in love with Paper Airplane,
but not with Vampire.
Vampire seems to be...
about 20 years older than me.
20 years?
(Flustered)
So I'm more attracted to Paper Airplane.
I see.
Now, I will announce the result of the second match of Round Two.
Based on the celebrity panelists' votes, the score is 7 to 6.
It was a close match again.
Between the two masked singers,
who will move on to Round Three? Let's find out now!
(With his sweet voice,)
(Paper Airplane moistened our hearts.)
(His voice has got an amazing existence.)
(His experience and skills can't be hidden.)
(Vampire has a romantic voice.)
Between Paper Airplane and Vampire,
who will move on to Round Three?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
I wonder who is the winner.
(It's hard to predict the result of this close match.)
Who will win this match and move on to Round Three?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner?
(Paper Airplane won.)
(Paper Airplane soars from Round 2.)
Paper Airplane is the winner.
(Fly, Paper Airplane.)
(Oh, my goodness!)
(Sad)
Oh, my.
Paper Airplane beat Vampire.
(Thank you.)
The score is 58 to 41.
Paper Airplane moves on to Round Three.
Please go back to your waiting room.
Let's give him a big hand.
(The identity of a big shot singer, Vampire, will be revealed soon.)
I will fly in Round Three.
I'm afraid we have to say goodbye here.
You kept saying you wanted to take off the mask.
Please move to the back of the stage.
He's going to take off his mask now.
Now, Vampire, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(No matter how hard he tries, he can't hide his voice.)
(His voice reflects his experience.)
(One verse made everything clear.)
Please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Is he the person everybody thinks he is?)
(Screaming)
(Cheering)
That's his own hair.
That was his own hair?
He is...
an incomparable singer and the master of performance,
Kim Jang Hoon!
(It's nice to see you.)
It was his own hair.
It's your own hair?
Many people are rather surprised by the fact that it was his hair...
than the fact that it was Kim Jang Hoon.
People are so surprised.
Could you say hello to the viewers first?
I think it's been almost six years since I was on TV.
I'm Kim Jang Hoon. Nice to meet you.
(Kim Jang Hoon is one of Korea's most popular rock ballad singers.)
(He sings with his own color.)
(For his flashy performances,)
(he's recognized as the legend of performance by everyone.)
(Kim Jang Hoon is a singer with 30 years of experience and passion.)
You took off your mask,
but your hair is still there.
- It's a wig. - It's a wig?
- It's a wig? - I see.
I used to have panic disorder.
I'm fully recovered now,
but in case I feel suffocated and it comes back,
I asked them to separate the mask into the face and the head part.
I see.
I realized my panic disorder is completely cured on this show.
Wearing the mask, you could have gotten it back.
- But I felt very comfortable. - I see.
I think all celebrities that have panic disorders should come here.
They can get a checkup here.
- He hasn't changed. - He hasn't indeed.
What do you think of the result?
- You must be a bit disappointed. - No, I'm not.
It's better this way.
I think I should have been eliminated in Round One.
(Laughing)
I can't believe Jang Hoon is here.
Don't you think your identity was revealed too early?
I was surprised by that. How did they know it?
First... Jang Hoon.
- Yes? - Look at your hair...
and your wide pants.
You have been wearing wide pants for the past decades.
If it was because I was tall,
I was going to pretend I was Suh Soo Nam.
Seriously, I was surprised.
- How did they know it was me? - Well...
Jang Hoon said his goal was...
to have you guess he was Jung Woo Sung...
or Kim Rae Won.
(What?)
You failed.
Until the end, he tried hard...
to hide his own voice.
Just after one verse,
many people recognized you were Kim Jang Hoon.
Actually, when I sang that part,
I was thinking of singing like this,
but I ended up just belting.
That's where you were caught.
Before that, they were not certain.
- Right. - But after that part...
(After that verse, the panelists were assured.)
(It's me!)
(It's Kim Jang Hoon.)
Actually, since he decided to appear on our show,
he has thought of all kinds of ways...
to hide his identity.
And this is the result?
Well, it turned out pretty disappointing.
This is your first time appearing on TV after six years.
- Right. - That's what you said.
During the six years, a lot of things happened.
I lost my interest in singing,
so I almost quit singing.
(Jang Hoon has always been passionate.)
(Now he calmly opens himself up.)
And recently I've regained my passion through concerts.
Then I got an offer from this show and accepted it.
To others, this is just a variety show, but I thought...
taking off my mask here...
would make me feel refreshed.
That's why I decided to appear on this show.
I see.
(He carefully made a decision to appear on the show.)
Is there anything special...
you want to say to your juniors and younger people?
I'd like to make this clear first.
I'm not a social activist.
I'm a singer.
Right.
Actually, it's been quite some time since I got to know him.
But I've heard him singing only on TV and radio shows.
This is my first time watching his live performance.
While he was taking a break, I was a bit worried.
Then when I heard he was holding small concerts again,
I realized he was getting back on track.
I was very proud of him as his junior.
Personally,
I thought Jang Hoon wouldn't be here...
even if all other singers come on this show...
because he is a man who does only what he wants.
But he chose to be here,
and that was a great joy to us.
- Thank you. - It was so much fun,
and I was really happy.
I hope Jang Hoon...
- also feels that way. - Thank you.
With the constant energy,
Jang Hoon showed his skills as the true king of performances.
- Thanks. - Please give him a big hand.
(We always support Jang Hoon.)
(It was amazing.)
In fact, there was something I liked about putting on the mask.
I hate crying while singing the most,
but I cried earlier.
I cried because I was wearing the mask,
and it was thrilling.
There are so many times when I want to cry while singing.
I was holding back tears, then I realized I was behind the mask,
so I shed tears while singing.
I was thankful to the mask.
Now, one way or another,
I think I can sing real songs.
The real songs.
Who's the King of Mask Singer? Handsome Vampire.
Vampire was me, Kim Jang Hoon.
Paper Airplane Flying to Throne...
beats Kim Jang Hoon and moves on to Round Three.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Before the 105th king is decided,
we have only the last round left now.
We'll have the two masked singers that are...
threatening Nightingale's three consecutive victories back on stage.
Please give them a round of applause.
(Assistant Manager Kim versus Paper Airplane)
Assistant Manager Kim...
and Paper Airplane.
(Paper Airplane with a charming voice)
Paper Airplane and Assistant Manager Kim.
(We're getting our hopes up.)
First, Assistant Manager Kim, if you have something...
to say to the queen, I'll give you a chance to say it now.
I want to be promoted to a masked king rapidly...
and to have a get-together today.
(The Masked King Assistant Manager Kim)
That's what I want.
I see.
Is he drunk?
I doubt that he has ever had a get-together.
Assistant Manager Kim is so ambitious.
He wants to be a masked king.
Paper Airplane, would you like to say something?
You did a good job so far,
but now, it's time for you to go on a trip.
Take a plane and go to a faraway country to take a rest, please.
Thank you.
He wants to throw her to the wind.
(Laughing)
How do you feel after watching the performances of the two?
It was really hard last time,
and while watching their performances this time,
I was also very surprised and nervous.
It will be hard indeed.
You shed tears when you became the masked queen.
(The masked queen teared up on stage.)
Do you have a stronger mind now?
I think I have a weaker mind now.
- A weaker mind? - Yes.
- You think you got weaker? - Yes.
You'd rather not...
because you have quite strong opponents.
Who will be the one to stop...
the 104th Queen of Mask Singer Nightingale's 3rd victory?
Round Three, the Final Round begins.
Assistant Manager Kim will show his performance first.
(Assistant Manager Kim's performance starts first.)
(Good luck.)
(Nervous)
(Assistant Manager Kim wants...)
(to be promoted to a masked king rapidly.)
(Will he be able to be...)
(selected by the panelists...)
(and beat his strong opponent, Paper Airplane?)
(He's dreaming of competing with the masked queen.)
(His performance with spirit begins.)
("Time Spent Walking Through Memories" by Nell)
(It's unbelievable.)
He starts his performance only with his voice.
(His voice surrounds the stage quietly.)
(They hold their breath and concentrate on it.)
(Still)
(I like it so much.)
(The feeling of longing is spreading sorrowfully.)
(His beautiful voice contains some loneliness.)
(What should I do now?)
He's a professional.
Good.
(Assistant Manager Kim is eventually spitting out...)
(his emotions he couldn't swallow.)
(An aerial music performance that feels like a walk in a dream)
(His sorrowful cry is heightening.)
(If I wake up from this awful dream,)
(will I be able to reach you?)
(He's sending the feeling of his longing far away.)
(Still)
(I live)
(In your trace)
(The memory about you that I can't erase)
("Time Spent Walking Through Memories" by Assistant Manager Kim)
It was perfect.
(Shouldn't he be President Kim if he's this good?)
- Seriously... - He did a really good job.
Wow, who is it?
I think he's from "Under Nineteen" indeed.
Contending against him is the one...
who beat singer E Z Hyoung and Kim Jang Hoon.
He's all ready to land on the throne.
Paper Airplane Flying to Throne.
Paper Airplane.
(Paper Airplane Flying to Throne)
(Our plane will now depart for the throne.)
(Is everyone on board?)
(We are all on board.)
I am sure he has outstanding musicality.
I am certain that he's not going to only rap.
(This is the last stop before getting to the throne.)
(He hopes no panelist will be mesmerized...)
(by the strong competitor...)
(and decide to get off during the transit.)
(To safely land on the throne,)
(what flying strategy will Paper Airplane employ?)
("Please Come Back Again" by Vibe)
It's Vibe.
"Please Come Back Again".
He has chosen to face it head-on.
(He chose a great ballad song that touched many men's hearts.)
I think he will sing very well.
(Like Cappuccino foam sprinkled with cinnamon powder,)
(his voice is bitter yet soft.)
(It's just what he likes.)
(Oh my gosh. It's so good.)
(The sorrow hits our hearts.)
(Come back to me.)
(It's nice.)
(House band)
(Can we be together again...)
(even for just once?)
(It's the request that will neither be delivered nor come true.)
(That's why it sounds sadder.)
(The deep longing wrenches our hearts.)
(Please come back...)
(to me.)
(Please come back)
(Paper Airplane's "Please Come Back Again"...)
(portrayed the weight of a breakup that's hard to bear.)
(My goodness.)
Come back to me. Come back to me.
Come back to me.
Round Three, Final Round ended.
Nightingale is preparing for the second defense match.
She will prepare for the 2nd defense match...
to win the 3rd time.
- Cheers. - Please go backstage.
Please give it up for her.
Nightingale...
will go backstage.
They are trying to take over the throne.
Two male vocalists completed on Round Three, Final Round.
Let's find out who the panelists leaned toward.
Hyun Chul?
First of all, when Assistant Manager Kim...
was singing the ballad song,
he moved his hand in a particular way.
When he opened his arm,
he moved half step back.
He folded his arm while walking forward.
(That hand movement is...)
Most balladeers don't do that.
(The hand movement was unusual.)
He moved his hand...
as if it was in the script.
He seems like someone who's heavily trained.
There's a big chance of him being an idol singer.
- I see. - He sang...
Nell's "Time Spent Walking Through Memories"...
very passionately.
But he wasn't out of breath.
(Was he not?)
And that's the right way to sing this song.
Do you mean you have to control your breath?
- That's right. - Right.
He's very used to it.
He was really amazing.
A while ago,
I said Paper Airplane might be a rapper who does hip hop.
But I still can't stop thinking that he might be a rocker.
- You still think that. - I still think so.
He switched from chest voice to hoarse voice.
From this to this.
The transition was so natural.
(Chest voice to hoarse voice)
When he was singing high notes, the volume of his voice...
Whether he was singing...
low notes or high notes, the volume remained constant.
If he has never sung a rock song,
maybe he could release an album only comprised of rock songs.
(Paper Airplane has the voice that's perfect for rock music.)
- You think he can sing rock songs. - Yes.
I highly recommend it.
(He highly recommends it.)
Do you agree with him, Yoon Sang?
At first, we guessed that he might be a rapper.
But he sings too well to be a rapper.
I am very curious about who he is.
He sings well enough to be a vocalist.
I think Assistant Manager Kim...
has been waiting for a long time to be on this show.
He's been really honing his skill for this.
He didn't have a strategy.
He looked rather desperate.
- He was desperate to be here. - Right.
The masked queen must've been very anxious.
Right. I see.
Korean idol singers are very talented, you know.
He must be a lead vocalist of an idol group.
I think Assistant Manager Kim raised the bar for the lead vocalists...
- of idol groups. - He raised the bar.
He seems like a young man.
I think he's a super talented vocalist...
who has the potential to get even better.
He's the monster.
As for Paper Airplane,
he looks very manly on the outside.
But I think he chose that shirt because he likes that color.
(Does he actually like pink?)
I think he's a macho man who's got the delicate sentiment.
I think every time he performs,
he is very sincere.
I think he concentrates on the song...
and reveals himself.
He's a big guy, and he looks manly on the outside,
but he must actually be a soft-hearted man.
(She's guessing him to be a singer with a soft heart.)
All right. Now,
it's time to reveal the result of Final Round.
Who will be the last person to go to 105th Final Match?
It will be revealed now.
(He delicately portrayed the afterimage of a breakup.)
(Assistant Manager Kim's emotional voice...)
(sorrowfully permeated through our hearts.)
(He conveyed deep longing and sorrow.)
(Paper Airplane left deep lingering feeling.)
Between Assistant Manager Kim and Paper Airplane,
which masked singer do we want to see again?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Who did the panelists choose as the rival of the masked queen?)
(It's painful to be the masked queen.)
Who's the masked queen's rival?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is it?
(Assistant Manager Kim wins.)
Assistant Manager Kim was chosen by the audience.
(Sing one more song for us.)
(Some of them are disappointed, and some of them are happy.)
Assistant Manager Kim was chosen as the rival of the masked queen.
All right. The final score is 74 to 25.
It's 74 to 25.
Please go to the backstage.
Let's give him a big hand.
Assistant Manager Kim was chosen as the rival of the masked queen.
Nightingale, let me buy you a meal afterward.
We will now find out who Paper Airplane is.
Please come to the back.
(Who could he be?)
Paper Airplane, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(They were sure that he was a rapper in Round One.)
(As he showed off his great singing ability in the next rounds,)
(they were convinced that he was a vocalist.)
Paper Airplane, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Screaming)
He is...
They're going crazy.
He's wearing something on his head.
He is...
the rapper of Rhythm Power,
the energetic hip-hop trio,
Hangzoo!
So it was him.
(My first guess was right.)
I didn't know he could sing so well.
Yes, yes, yes
All right. Please say hello to our viewers.
I'm Hangzoo, a rapper of Rhythm Power.
My real name is Yoon Hyung Joon, and I love music.
Thank you.
(He's the star of "Show Me the Money 6".)
(With his intense rapping that overwhelms the audience,)
(he dramatically won the competition.)
(He's now working hard as a member of Rhythm Power.)
(Hangzoo of Rhythm Power, the rapper with deadly charms)
Gosh, he has turned out to be a rapper.
You made it to Round Three.
Is it something you had expected?
Honestly, it's not.
One of the things that makes this show special is...
that even if you lose in Round One,
you can still show off your charms.
- That's true. - So...
I rehearsed taking my mask off after singing the first verse.
And turning around?
Yes, but I'm so grateful...
that I got to sing all three songs that I had prepared.
All right.
By the way, isn't this the first time...
that a rapper made it to Round Three?
That's right.
Many people thought that he could be Hangzoo,
but he sang so well for a rapper.
His raps must be amazing since it's his actual area of expertise.
I'm sorry about this sudden request.
- I'll gladly rap for you. - Right.
This is Hangzoo's actual area of expertise.
Let's give him a big round of applause.
(Today is our lucky day.)
(I write dramatic songs that will change all the stereotypes)
(My existence isn't fair to the others)
(His fierce rap hits your ears.)
(This is incredible.)
(He has a unique tone and charming off-beat flow.)
(Make some noise!)
- Awesome! - Gosh.
(Cheering)
Goodness, that was amazing. You're incredible.
I actually started to rap in my early 20s.
Before that, I really loved singing.
I want to be the best rapper,
and I don't want to lose to anyone.
I'm fine with not being the best singer,
but I want to be a good singer.
You guys told me that I was a good singer,
and that's enough for me.
(You have my respect.)
Did you feel uncomfortable singing "Ah-Choo"?
No, I picked that song.
But you're a rapper.
Your fellow rappers could watch you...
dance to that song on our show.
This is actually a problem with rappers.
They will applaud me,
but they'll tease me a lot.
But they wouldn't be able to make it as far as I did on this show.
Of course. You did a fantastic job.
You were great.
You chose "Please Come Back Again" by Vibe in Round Three.
Is there a reason why you chose that song?
I formed Rhythm Power with two of my best friends...
from high school. We were in the same class for all three years.
People say they're proud that we've come this far.
But actually, Rhythm Power was originally a group of four.
The four of us came up with the group name, Rhythm Power,
and we worked hard together.
But one of the members sadly passed away.
(A sad story about Rhythm Power that they've never heard before)
When that member was alive,
this was the last song that he sang...
when we were singing karaoke.
I thought that if I practice hard and sing this song,
he would be proud of me.
That's why I tried my best to sing it.
I see.
That's why he chose that song.
I guess there was another member aside from...
Boi B and Geegooin.
His name was Noonssup.
- I see. - Noonssup.
You sang that song for him.
I think he's the person who surprised us the most today.
With his sincere performances,
he gave everyone a nice surprise.
It was Hangzoo. Let's give him a big hand!
Thank you.
You were great.
It was the best.
The other members were so excited about this,
and I told them not to make a fuss because I'd lose in Round One.
I guess I can face them proudly now.
I also said this when I luckily won "Show Me the Money 6".
I came on this show because I wanted to,
and I also want more people to know about my group, Rhythm Power.
We will keep working hard for a long time.
Paper Airplane Flying to Throne was me, Hangzoo of Rhythm Power.
I wish you all the best.
This is the result of Round Three.
Throne is Mine
Assistant Manager Kim...
defeated Hangzoo and moved on to Final Match.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
What only remains now...
is Nightingale's performance for Final Match.
What kind of performance will she give...
to defend her throne?
The 105th Final Match.
Let's watch Nightingale's performance.
(It begins now.)
This is the 105th Final Match.
The 104th Queen of Mask Singer,
I'm on Duty Today, Nightingale!
(I'm on Duty Today, Nightingale)
(The golden gates only open for the Queen of Mask Singer.)
(I'm here, everyone.)
(Go, Nightingale!)
The masked queen enters the stage differently.
(Break a leg.)
(Nightingale aims for her 3rd consecutive win.)
(As amazing as she is, their expectations have risen.)
(She has to defeat Assistant Manager Kim...)
(with endless charms.)
(What kind of song will she heal our hearts with?)
("Lie" by Hwayobi)
(Gosh)
(She has a sad and sorrowful voice.)
(You can feel her soft yet powerful singing...)
(while she expresses restrained sadness.)
(What goes on the sad melody is...)
(the faint memories of love)
She's incredible.
(Everyone watches her performance in awe.)
(They all quietly listen...)
(to her story about her lost love.)
(She swallows the pain of a breakup and utters...)
(a sad lie for her love.)
(Deep longing for the past love, "Lie")
I could only exclaim.
That was incredible.
This is hard.
Final Match came to an end.
I wonder how everyone predicts the outcome of this match.
Let's hear from the panelists. Young Seok.
Since it is Final Match,
the performances were top class.
From Nightingale's performance,
I felt deep sorrow.
Deep sorrow?
In terms of the depth of the song...
and years of experiences,
- Nightingale is a bit ahead. - I see.
But there is the clean charm...
Assistant Manager Kim gives.
His version of "Time Spent Walking Through Memories"...
was more emotional...
than the original,
but he managed to stay neat. That's what we find charming.
I want to give him a high score.
Yoon Sang.
Until last week,
I had a good hunch on who will take the throne.
But the match between Nightingale and Assistant Manager Kim...
is quite unpredictable.
Both of them did their best.
Nightingale's performance was much more relaxed...
than the one she gave last week.
I couldn't help...
but savor the performance without any thoughts.
To be honest, I forgot about Assistant Manager Kim.
"Oh, Assistant Manager Kim is performing today."
"What should I do?"
I absolutely agree with him.
We made a lot of memories...
with Assistant Manager Kim.
I can't wait to find out how it played into the result.
Nightingale practiced hard and chose a better song...
compared to last week.
Assistant Manager Kim is a strong opponent despite that.
He diligently took steps towards this moment.
He is formidable.
Assistant Manager Kim's performance had a development...
that started with dark clouds and a light rain...
and ended with a downpour.
Nightingale's performance was like a shower...
that suddenly turned into a downpour.
So I think it's a matter of preference.
People who like stormy emotions...
would have voted for Queen of Mask Singer.
The atmosphere is quite strange.
Gu Ra.
Neither of them made a mistake in choosing the song.
They chose a song they can sing the best.
Sometimes, a performance by Queen of Mask Singer...
makes us forget about all previous performances.
- Yes. - But for some strange reason,
the panelists became attached to Assistant Manager Kim...
over the course of two weeks.
It's like keeping Tamagotchi...
or a digital pet.
I want to see him succeed.
It's like keeping a music student.
His specialties and cute charms make us...
remember him more than other masked singers.
"Beautiful" was really nice.
I think that could be another variable.
Queen of Mask Singer did very well today.
She is a formidable opponent...
since she sang a song she is good at with controlled emotions.
However, Assistant Manager Kim's strange likability...
could change the result of the match.
Okay. The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Now, I will announce the result of the 105th Final Match.
When we look at the celebrity panelists,
the final score is 7 to 6.
(From the celebrity panelists' votes, the final score is 7 to 6.)
It's a close match.
Will Nightingale achieve her third victory?
Will Assistant Manager Kim win...
and become the new King of Mask Singer?
Let's find out the winner of the 105th Final Match now!
(The result will be revealed now.)
(His delicate voice stirred up the protective instinct.)
(He showed his soft charms in Round One.)
(With a fatally beautiful voice that sings of beauty,)
(he captivated women's hearts in Round Two.)
(With a sorrowful voice that pierces the heart,)
(he sang of deep longing in Round Three.)
(Fitting of Queen of Mask Singer, she sang explosively.)
(Nightingale sang of heartrending sorrow.)
Between Assistant Manager Kim and Nightingale,
who did you choose...
as the winner of the 105th Final Match?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who will it be?
(Will Nightingale achieve 3rd victory in a row?)
(Will Assistant Manager Kim receive a steep promotion?)
(What will be the result?)
Who is the winner of your choice?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner?
(I'm on Duty Today, Nightingale won.)
Nightingale won.
(Nightingale takes the throne 3 times in a row.)
(Good job, Nightingale.)
I'm on Duty Today, Nightingale.
That was incredible.
The final score was 62 to 37.
With a final score of 62 to 37, Nightingale won.
She will receive the Golden Mask and Gown.
Please give her a big hand.
(Nightingale is the best.)
Please tell us how you are feeling.
Assistant Manager Kim's performances...
made me want to become his fan.
I wanted to buy his album.
It wasn't an easy match since he did so well.
Thank you so much for voting for me.
She is really happy.
How cute!
Please congratulate her with a round of applause.
(Thank you so much.)
She became the 105th Queen of Mask Singer.
Next week, we will be able...
to meet Nightingale again.
All right. It's time to check...
Assistant Manager Kim's identity.
Please move to the back of the stage.
Now, Assistant Manager Kim, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(A singer-songwriter?)
(An idol singer?)
(SEVENTEEN?)
(PENTAGON?)
(Is he a talented idol singer...)
(who starred in "Under Nineteen"?)
(The clues seemed to point to the "Under Nineteen" theory.)
Now, Assistant Manager Kim, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(My goodness.)
(Shocked)
People are surprised.
The young members of the audience recognize him.
He is handsome.
He is...
the main vocalist of the globally-renowned idol group,
Do Young of NCT.
(Assistant Manager Kim was Do Young of NCT.)
Is he Do Young?
Do Young!
I wrote down NCT, but didn't say a word.
Why didn't you say something?
Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello.
I am Do Young of NCT.
(NCT expanded the horizon as an idol group.)
(Do Young is the main vocalist with a gentle voice.)
(NCT received attention for performance and musical talent.)
(They even took over Billboard 200.)
(The group expands to the world...)
(and Do Young is at the center of Korean Wave as a member of NCT.)
Every time we had an idol singer with singing skills,
we mentioned NCT.
(Every time a talented vocalist visited the show,)
(NCT showed up in the deductions.)
In the past two weeks,
no one mentioned NCT.
No one mentioned NCT.
I read an article...
about NCT ranking 11th on Billboard 200,
so I thought you were in the US.
I traveled back and forth...
- and prepared for the show. - I see.
You traveled back and forth and prepared for the show.
Ever since Do Young was a trainee,
he wanted to star in...
King of Mask Singer.
Back then, Luna was Queen of Mask Singer.
(She was the 1st and the 2nd masked queen in 2015.)
(Gold Lacquer was Luna of f(x)!)
Seeing that,
I told myself I would like to sing on a show like King of Mask Singer.
I have been thinking that for a long time.
- Since you were a trainee. - Yes, since I was a trainee.
- Even before you debuted. - Yes.
(That's impressive.)
I have been thinking for a long time...
about what song I should sing on a show like King of Mask Singer.
I had already developed my own repertoire,
so I think that's why I wasn't that nervous.
So the time you have been desperately waiting for...
has finally come...
and you made it to Round Three.
Did you expect it?
Seriously, I didn't.
Whenever I saw my face showing on the floor,
I was surprised.
And there was a big difference in the number of votes.
So I was very happy.
But...
- I was very flustered too. - I see.
I have one question.
You travel to the US very often.
What were you going to do if you actually have become...
- the masked king? - That's interesting.
In the waiting room, my managers were already rescheduling.
- So... - I see.
Your managers were?
So I told them we shouldn't hold our breath.
So they already started rescheduling in the waiting room?
I told them...
to wake up.
I told them not to do it.
Was there a goal you wanted to achieve...
on King of Mask Singer?
I'm very confident as a vocalist of an idol group.
I think idol singers are very good singers too.
I wanted to be an idol singer and I managed to make it this far.
I took one step further...
to the goal I want to achieve. So I feel great.
He's such an upright man.
He's actually...
one of the best idol vocalists.
I don't understand why I couldn't think of him.
(I don't understand why I couldn't think of Do Young.)
Anyway, it was really cool.
Your voice is recognized by your seniors too.
He has been dreaming of performing on King of Mask Singer,
and he gave a heartfelt performance.
Please give a round of applause to Do Young of NCT.
Thank you.
(Please let us hear more of your great voice.)
You're awesome!
(Please let us hear more of your great voice.)
(Next week)
(King of Mask Singer's summer field day!)
(The contestants show their passion toward victory...)
(and even cheering performance!)
(Shall I warm up?)
(The cheeky contestants...)
(make the masked queen warm up.)
(The result of the fierce competition...)
(will be revealed next week.)