[Full translation and subtitling by Brandon Kang]
Minor creative liberties were taken for a smoother translation. Some on-screen captions aren't translated
because they're redundant and/or unnecessary (helping to reduce on-screen clutter).
Hope you enjoy!
𝘐𝘋𝘖𝘓 𝘙𝘖𝘖𝘔 𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘛𝘈𝘐𝘕𝘔𝘌𝘕𝘛
𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 𝘏𝘈𝘚 𝘕𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘙 𝘉𝘌𝘌𝘕 𝘈𝘕 𝘈𝘜𝘋𝘐𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘓𝘐𝘒𝘌 𝘛𝘏𝘐𝘚
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵
𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱...
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴!
𝟵𝟵𝟵 𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴
Please place your trust in me and choose me! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦...
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵
𝘰𝘧 999 𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘴
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 21𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗟 𝟵𝟵𝟵
[IDOL 999 AUDITION] 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁:
[Group name: Red Velvet] [Debut: August 1, 2014]
[Hit songs: Ice Cream Cake, Dumb Dumb, Rookie, Red Flavor, Peekaboo, Bad Boy, Power Up, etc.]
SEULGI 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨
JOY 𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘺 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦
IRENE 𝘈 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴
WENDY / YERI 𝘈 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭 / 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘯𝘢𝘦-𝘰𝘯-𝘵𝘰𝘱
[Red Velvet Accolades] - Ice Cream Cake, Russian Roulette, Peekaboo, Dumb Dumb, Red Flavor music videos all hit 100 million views - Bad Boy's music video reached 200 million views
[Red Velvet Accolades] - Russian Roulette, Red Flavor hit 100m streams - 53 first-place wins on music shows (3rd highest for girl groups ever)
[If they sang it, you know it's got at least 100 million]
[And that's why they're called 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒕]
[Welcome HyunGomWanDoongYer] (nicknames for the members from oldest to youngest)
So it's 𝘺𝘰𝘶 guys!
[Getting in character] (Idol Room Ent. employees enter with a swagger)
[Polite] Hellooo~!
Finally, even our participants from SM have come for the Idol 999 Audition.
[IDOL 999 AUDITION] (SM's first group to participate)
Sure, you guys might've gotten famous... [IDOL 999 AUDITION] (SM's first group to participate)
Eh, Red Velvet ain't half bad.
But first, we'll introduce ourselves.
[Quick introduction to get them up to speed]
I'm Idol Room Entertainment's ambassador... [Quick introduction to get them up to speed]
[embarassed every time] and am in charge as Idol 999's leader,
𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒙𝒚 𝑯𝒚𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒆. [Idol Room ENT Ambassador and Idol 999 Leader]
Y-Yeah. I'll introduce myself, too.
Hi.
I'm a member of Idol 999:
the one with various responsibilities--
I go by 𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒆𝒋𝒖𝒏.
We plan to debut in the year 2039.
We are IDOL 999!
[First time seeing such a concept] (Finding everything fascinating)
Have you guys heard that we were holding an audition?
Yes, somewhat.
Today...
we're going to be picking our fifth member.
[Kind Bear] (Giving nice reactions to anything)
The first member...
...was who again?
The first member was Kang Seungyoon.
Ah, Winner's Seungyoon.
Is it final?
It is.
The next is fromis_9's Jihyeon.
After that was from Antenna--
you guys wouldn't know...
Do you know of a Jung Seunghwan?
Yes!
You do?
Yes.
𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶~
Guess he's recognizable now.
And then Somi.
Jung Seunghwan joined luckily.
And now we're looking for our fifth.
[999 weeks?] When are you going to get everyone?
We're debuting in 2039.
When you're around 46 years old.
Doesn't that sound exciting?
This audition is compulsory, right?
Of course!
It's destiny. No way around it.
Anyways, the proof of your eligibility to join Idol 999
has already--by our data team leader--been prepared.
Team leader from...
...where exactly?
Where are they?
Well, nice to meet you, I'm the data center team leader.
Just like that?
I'm the Idol 999 Data Center Leader™, and
all data of your guys' strengths that allow you to participate in Idol 999
have been compiled and carefully selected at the Idol Center Establishment™
via Super Otaku Computer™ going full throttle for 24 hours.
[Thankfully they find this entertaining]
The Super Otaku Computer™'s results:
Irene
claimed to want to live more diligently in 2019?
You want to live more diligently?
Yes.
Guess you partied a lot last year, huh?
Haven't you been busy?
I felt like I haven't been diligent as Bae Joohyun, so...
Then how do you want to spend your time in 2019?
Like learning stuff, or...
During breaks, I just don't want to be doing nothing--
If you want to do something, then come here.
Of course!
It'll be fine if we work together.
You couldn't help but be diligent!
It's gonna be off the scale!
Ah! And there's more.
Oh! Congratulations!
Red Velvet has recently gotten individual rooms for each member!
Finally!
You've got your own rooms now, but it's a shame.
Why?
When you join Idol 999,
a room per member is basic.
We're giving an entire floor per member.
Wow! (In denial)
We're gonna raise a 999-story building.
You've probably decorated your rooms to suit your own tastes by now, I'm sure.
That's right.
Seulgi decorated it well!
How so?
For mine...
You know of the types of rooms that might show up on social media, right?
A newspaper placed nicely, and a computer set up, too.
Looks good enough to put in a picture frame, huh?
Yes! Just like that,
with BEAN PROJECT written on it. That sort of thing.
But the room is the size of that actual frame.
It's kind of like an attic.
It's really small.
How about Ms. Park Sooyoung?
Mine is... um...
As Wendy says, it's pretty luxurious.
If I go to Sooyoung's room after staying in my own,
the size of the room is just so different, and
it's totally breathtaking..!
It's so wide as soon as you walk in,
and it's just...
as soon as you lie on the bed, it's no nice and luxurious!
Don't you live in the same house?
I should go visit!
There isn't a big difference in square footage, but
Wendy has a bunk bed,
and it's too..!
It's too congested.
It's just a bunk bed! What do you mean "congested"?!
First of all, my bed is a queen-sized bed.
The fact that a queen fits in there proves her room is big.
A queen won't even fit in mine.
[Seulgi: attic] [Wendy: congested]
But the part you can't misunderstand is
that we picked straws fair and square.
That's right.
But if you guys have your own rooms, doesn't it become rare for you guys to see each other?
If we meet, we meet. And if we don't, we don't.
That's how it is.
For some reason, though, Wendy always texts.
Asking me what I'm doing.
Why don't you send me any?
The thing that hurts me is that she goes to Seulgi's room so often.
Why don't you go to Sooyoung's room?
Her room is super small so we're the same!
What is she talking about?!
HER room is just SO luxurious, and like--
I'll just be lying in her bed like, "Wow your room is really luxurious."
Is your room 30 meters?!
It's not!
Why're you keeping an entire floor to yourself?!
If you were to become a member,
we have a contract clause that considers one condition that the member specifically asks for.
What would you request?
9:1! (Artist to label revenue ratio)
Sure.
Seriously?
Of course.
[Finally starting to see Irene having a change of heart]
Even 10:0 is fine, though?
Really?
We're holding a 10 million won event for 1001 people...
(roughly 9990 won / $8.56 USD per member)
I feel like I shouldn't have asked for that.
9:1.
We guarantee it.
I want a soundproof room!
Soundproofing?
So that I can sing, even late at night.
Of course we'd do that.
That's too easy!
We'll personally put egg cartons up for you, don't worry.
Egg cartons?!
We'll do it.
I like her enthusiasm.
Her passion as a vocalist.
Certainly.
Please let me live with my Haetnim.
Who?
My puppy.
I'd like a place where we can live...
Our dorm's one condition is...
...that animals are banned.
Why?!
Everything else is fine, but why is that the only problem?!
Think about it: what's going to happen if all 999 people raise dogs?
That sounds great!
Who's going to clean up the crap?
Each owner can be responsible for their own dog!
Think about 999 animals.
Plus some members that become dogs after drinking.
How many dogs would that even be?!
We can't have that.
Anyway, we'll officially evaluate whether or not you'll be a member worthy of Idol 999.
Now, we'll be evaluating Red Velvet's talents.
Titled: the Idol 999 Audition,
IDOL 999!
"If Idol 999 was to actually debut,
I'd honestly want to debut."
[Avoiding eye contact]
You all get an F.
Come here!
C'mere!
C'mon!
Their stomachs are full.
Why I oughta!
You think you'll be in Red Velvet forever?!
I'm pretty curious about the new group's composition, to be honest.
That's right!
You definitely should be a part of it!
You should be excited!
It sounds like the choreography's going to be confusing!
We don't have choreo. How would we manage that?
Not even Bae Yoonjung could come up with that.
There's no group choreo.
It's just freestyle.
Dance however you want.
...That sounds pretty good?
So anyway,
starting now, you have 30 seconds to introduce yourself and appeal to the 999ers at home.
First participant, Number 1:
Irene.
Please rise.
What is this?!
To the 999ers!
Your first meeting!
Ready... go!
[CONTESTANT #1] [BAEPHRODITE IRENE]
Um, hello. [CONTESTANT #1] [BAEPHRODITE IRENE]
I'm Irene from Red Velvet. [CONTESTANT #1] [BAEPHRODITE IRENE]
First of all, after promoting in Red Velvet, [6-year idol experience]
choreography...
...wait, you said there won't be any, right?
There's none.
I'll do my best.
You have 10 seconds left.
Give me more.
[Doesn't really have much to say;;]
I'll do my best. [Doesn't really have much to say;;]
I'll do my best.
What am I supposed to show?
I... think she really doesn't want to join our group.
Whatever!
It's up to us anyway.
Your opinions don't matter.
OH! Hold up BEEPBEEPDIDIDIDA
SuPeRsupERoTaKUtakU compuTERR!
[The continuously embarrassing audition]
Please understand.
Please.
It's cute, though?
It helps transfer the computer data if I go
beebeebapabo#%*cyberpunk2077!!
The 2019 CF Queen, Irene:
if she films it, it blows up like BOOM BOOM SUPER BOOM BOUUNCE!
Her soju commercial's views
reached 27 million views in a month!
Maaaan! You filmed a soju commercial?
Yes.
27 million views!
Oh, really?
I don't know!
For real?
That was for 2019.
Join us.
We did a soju commercial before, too.
Oh, really?
Yeah!
Wait what do you mean "really"?!
Come here. F!
For looking down on a fellow band member.
Even though you could become our member, here's an F.
In the past, we--
She looks like she's enjoying it, though?
Give me one, too.
[Eyeing each other's F's so they don't join Idol 999]
While we're on the subject, we need some views here at Idol Room, too.
Show us your capitalist smile.
"I found it! The cleanest of crystals,
...Kkang Water."
Rolls off the tongue.
[Attempt to reach 10 million views] [Irene CF # take 1]
[Capitalist smile not coming out very easily]
[You are now watching a CF Goddess at work]
I found it! [You are now watching a CF Goddess at work]
The cleanest of crystals, [You are now watching a CF Goddess at work]
[Meanwhile refusing to watch] ->
Kkang Water!
[That's the CF Goddess for ya] [Is Kkang Water really that refreshing...]
[Respect] She's good!
[A for the CF Goddess]
[Bae+]
That... [Bae+]
I want that as my morning alarm.
Very nice!
For some reason, getting an A feels good, huh?
It does!
I'm telling you, it feels good!
The way you said "Kkang Water" was so good! [After liking Fs that much earlier] [Now starting to look for an A]
Don't you want to be promoted? [Joy, do you want to be an A?]
Do a whiskey CF.
Whiskey?!
The whiskey's name is Joyskey.
[A is right before my eyes] [Current F Joy CF # take 1]
Where is it? [Camera NG]
F.
Come here, F.
[Totally different reaction from earlier] [Getting anxious at her distance from that A]
You're FF. [Totally different reaction from earlier] [Getting anxious at her distance from that A]
If you mess up again, you're ㅋㅋㅋ.
Then you'd be a literal laughingstock.
[Hoping to find the camera] [Current FF Joy CF # take 2]
Let's spend tonight together.
Joyskey.
[She was really going for that A tho]
[Gets that A after all]
Well done, ㅋㅋ! [Gets that A after all]
[Our Doong Doongie is so good]
Next contestant! Number 2:
Joy,
PARK SOO YOUNG!
Hello! I'm 23 year-old Park Sooyoung from Dobong-gu~ [CONTESTANT #2] [SEXY DYNAMITE JOY]
Ever since I was a child in Dobong-gu,
I was famous for being an extremely good daughter.
And while I've been promoting in Red Velvet,
I'm in charge of being both cute and sexy.
Please put your trust in me and choose me!
Thank you!
A!!
[The daughter's filial piety left a deep impression]
She appealed herself the best out of all of the introductions this week.
You understand the 999 niche precisely.
[Dobong-gu's filial daughter] You understand the 999 niche precisely.
[Dobong-gu's filial daughter] -
There's data that the SOC™ found, right?
Yes! Sexy Dynamite Joy!
After watching...
videos of yourself at debut that even you thought were cute, you were shocked,
and said, "I want to be cute again,"
and resolved yourself to do so.
"I want to go back."
Yes.
What video was it?
When we first debuted: during our Happiness era...
[Already cute]
I was, like... [Already cute]
wearing pigtails with a part where I went like this:
So, even when you watched it, you were like, "Aww, she's so cute!"?
Yes.
F.
[Take this F] [Overflowing self-approval]
Why?! [Take this F] [Overflowing self-approval]
We don't deal with narcissism. [Take this F] [Overflowing self-approval]
I was just being honest..!
But seriously! If you watch it...
Is it really cute?
It was cute.
You're saying you fell for yourself, aren't you?
Right now, I'm that, uh...
Sexy Dynamite, right?
Why?
But back then, I was Cutie Joy.
Alright, then the video that you personally
called yourself so cute that you wanted to bite her:
[Pigtail Baby]
That's Joy?!
That's 19-year-old Joy. [Cuteness confirmed] [Apple Doong Doongie in her purest of days]
Ah, that's right... I used to think Joy was cute.
Oh no... what happened to you?
I've gotten old since...
In any case, we'll host a large-scale Idol 999 project to find Joy's cuteness.
We will be using Joy's past "cutie" footage
to try and create an upgraded 2019 version.
Got it. [burning will]
We'll watch the past footage first.
I... had a dweaaam!!
[My shocking former self] I... had a dweaaam!!
[My shocking former self] I dweamt uv Dumb Dumb #1!!
[pterodactyl.mp3]
At that level, you set the standard for cuteness.
[yikes] [Shuddering at the cuteness overload]
Oh, really?
You've done that before?
Aw, c'monnnn!
You've already said it before!
"I am in possession of a thousand aegyos."
I worked hard on TV back then.
You're here now because you did all that!
[You've worked hard, me...] To have said that...!
Even that itself was legendary.
Is it even possible to upgrade?
I'll give it a shot, using Zimzalabim.
I'm holding an F, for now.
[curious]
I~~ had a dweaam~!
I dweamt dat Zimzalabweem would be a hit~~!
That's 'cause you aren't sleeping well.
[Ah I see]
And now, instead of feeling fresh, it felt like you're squeezing it out against your will.
Irene!
If you were to compare, how was it?
She did mature a bit, it seems.
See!
Let me shake off my sexy and try again.
H-How are you gonna do that?
Whoa! Keep shaking! It's coming off!
It's off!
Do it again!
[Sexy perfectly shaken off]
[2019 Cutie Joy Version Reattempt]
I~~ had a dweaaam~~!!
[Pulling cuteness out of her chakra points] I~~ had a dweaaam~~!!
[Pulling cuteness out of her chakra points] I dweamt dat Zimzalabweem would be a hit~~!
[thank u, next]
Now, the second clip... [thank u, next]
I can't lose Cutie Joy like this!
In that case,
an aegyo that you haven't revealed all the time.
Show us Aegyo #998.
I'll do whatever I come up with right now.
Please!! Let my wish come true!!
ZIMZALABIM!!
[Looking away] [Colleagues ignoring 1, 2]
Okay, let's look at Yeri now.
[Calling on Yeri's aegyo in an emergency]
"Please let my wish come true! Zimzalabim!"
Ready,
Action!
Pwease... let my wish come truwu!
ZimzalaBIIIIIM!!
[Unnie Smile]
[After collecting an A] [Odds of debuting skyrocketing]
Why do I keep getting A's?
Because you're better than Joy!
What's the difference?!
Zimzalabiiim!!
You addicted to F's or what?
Why do you keep getting them?
Let Yeri handle the cute stuff.
I think I'm going to debut!
What do I do?
I think it's going to happen!
At this very place,
our Sexy Dynamite, Joy, danced to Havana last time.
She turned the internet upside down if you recall.
The Original Havana.
There was a huge commotion.
After seeing the video, it says the original artist uploaded it to their social media!
I knew about that.
Oh really?
Yes.
What's this?
What does it say?
Wendy!
What's it say?
It says, "Joy, you're so cute! Next time, let's--"
[Pig Translation Filter] --"grab a bite to eat."
[NOPE!!!] "Perform together."
Together..! Anyway, it's saying together, right?
Yes, "it would be great to share the stage together".
Yeah, and they'll eat after the concert!
However...
after bearing witness to Joy's feelings,
we will now...
be holding her Cutie retirement ceremony.
I can't retire!
We'll give the title of "Cutie" to Yeri now.
To suit "Havana"... [Cutie Retirement Stage] [Havana and Cutie Joy Collab]
Without holding back; just full-on Cutie.
Shake it all off.
Since this is the end. [First and Last] [Original Havana Queen's Cute Version]
Since it's your Cutie retirement. [First and Last] [Original Havana Queen's Cute Version]
Now, ladies and gentlemen: [Joy Cutie Retirement Ceremony]
our Joy, unfortunately, [Joy Cutie Retirement Ceremony]
will now... [Joy Cutie Retirement Ceremony]
No!!
We'll bid Cutie farewell. [Staff's Farewell] *This was not on the script. Hate Doni, not us.
You will move on as Sexy Dynamite. [Staff's Farewell] *This was not on the script. Hate Doni, not us.
It has been decided on this day.
Music, cue!
[Cutie Joy Retirement Ceremony] (2014.08.01. ~ 2019.06.25.)
[The green pigtails that gave birth to Cutie Joy]
[The brilliant days of Green Apple Doong Doongie]
[Tears blind us from seeing the retirement ceremony]
DON'T LEAVE US, CUTIE JOY!!
Ah, whatever!
What the?!
[There we go]
Ah, whatever!
[Sexy Dynamite no matter what]
[THIS IS JOY]
[Cutie Retirement X]
[Sexy Inauguration O]
[Joy's true form reconfirmed]
A!!!!! ["Sexy was the easiest choice"]
See ya, Cutie!! [Goodbye... Cutie Joy...]
[Don't Worry] [We still have Yeri for the cute and lovely stuff]
Now, even she can't hold it in.
That's an A, for sure.
See? From now on, Joy's living as Sexy Dynamite.
Now, the next contestant is...
Seulgi, Seulgi.
[CONTESTANT #3] [BEAR CRUSH SEULGI]
Hello, 999ers! [CONTESTANT #3] [BEAR CRUSH SEULGI]
I'm Seulgi from Red Velvet. [CONTESTANT #3] [BEAR CRUSH SEULGI]
In my daily life, I'm normally
~cute~
and adorable, but
on stage, I...
♪ spark your curiosity ♪
[twitch x3]
I'm overflowing with charisma such as this. [twitch x3]
I show that side of myself on stage. [What's wrong with her? LMAOO]
Therefore, [What's wrong with her? LMAOO]
it has me thinking, "Wouldn't a character like that be nice?"
Please make sure to pick me, 999ers!
[Sea of Applause] [As expected, Kang Seulgi is a pro idol]
Clean! [Sea of Applause] [As expected, Kang Seulgi is a pro idol]
You kept thinking about it, huh?
I've been thinking about it at home!
[LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL]
[Where's he going?]
[Rises to receive an A]
I came up with it for this show! [Rises to receive an A]
She worked so hard, and you laugh? [Plot twist] [Everyone gets an F but Seulgi]
What the?! [Plot twist] [Everyone gets an F but Seulgi]
We were hyping her up, though.
You think she wouldn't be freaking embarrassed?!
[CRITICAL HIT]
Take this seriously! [CRITICAL HIT]
[So fun] [Roasting material produced]
"hELLo 999eRS!!11!"
Oh? You badmouthed her. Take this.
You roasted your member.
[When did she get this many?]
Don't do that~ [When did she get this many?]
I'm cRYING!!
Okay.
Looking at the Super Otaku Computer™ data,
our Seulgi has pretty lofty goals, huh?
It claims she's an idol aiming to become the next SM director!
Really? [An ambitious teddy bear]
Yeah. [An ambitious teddy bear]
Yes. [An ambitious teddy bear]
Have you said that before? [An ambitious teddy bear]
Why do you want to become a director [The reason?]
After spending 10 years being a part of this company,
this company is it.
This company fits with me.
But why? What's so good about SM?
List the three best parts of SM.
First, there's a wide variety of training systems.
Ah, yes, of course.
You learn languages, singing, and dancing;
there's a lot of diversity in what you can learn.
Next, there are a lot of wonderful seniors.
Incredible seniors.
Then,
there are great instructors.
That goes under training, though.
Then the company is awesome.
The company is SM! (i.e. what could be better?)
Since you're expressing your love so much by yourself, the other members are glancing around.
I know right? Looking away...
[No I'm not?] [No I'm not!]
Zimzalabiiim~! [Desperately showing some love]
So, to test how interested Seulgi is in SM Entertainment,
we'll give you some questions regarding the company.
We've got some questions here.
But...
everyone can participate.
If Seulgi can answer the most,
we'll acknowledge Seulgi's love.
[Got a feel] Is it going to be stuff like when it was established?
Yeah! That's the first question.
This year is SM Entertainment's 24th anniversary. [Clueless.jpg]
Then what day, month, and year was SME founded?
It's written on the building, on the bottom.
Really?
Yeah.
Joy!
JOY!
September 1, 1996.
That's her birthday.
Seulgi! My birthday is September 3rd!
Oh?
Joy, you went at her again.
[Idol 999 Rule] [Disrespecting Elders Forbidden] Joy, you went at her again.
[Idol 999 Rule] [Disrespecting Elders Forbidden] NO! You should be giving it to her!
[Idol 999 Rule] [Disrespecting Elders Forbidden] My goodness.
[Idol 999 Rule] [Disrespecting Elders Forbidden] She's your unnie.
[Idol 999 Rule] [Disrespecting Elders Forbidden] You disrespected her.
Not remembering a member's birthday..!
She missed two days, whatever.
Those two days are nothing.
[Feeling unfair but quietly getting her sticker]
Shouldn't you know at least this much to be a director?
I know you can get it right.
What year?
1996.
Wrong.
1995.
1995 is correct.
June!
Wrong.
February!
March!
February?
February! (February is correct)
February 10th!
Wrong.
...my birthday...
February 23rd!
Wrong!
February 4th!
[My birthday ♡] March 5th.
February was confirmed--
Come here.
You lack concentration.
February 4th!
Wrong.
February 13th!
February 7th!
Who said February 7th?
Me!
That's my birthday~
February 26th! [Her voice got louder] [One person slowly getting her engine going]
Wrong! [Her voice got louder] [One person slowly getting her engine going]
THIS date didn't come out yet!
How has this date not come out yet?
27th!
February 22nd.
February 14th!
CORRECT!!
February 14th!
CORRECT!!
[Shocked after getting it right]
Really? [Shocked after getting it right]
February 14th!!
On Valentine's Day!
Really?
Mr. Lee Soo Man did it on Valentine's Day!
Seriously?
I'll give you a chance to remove an F.
Why? Please give me the A.
[ReVelies must really like their stickers]
Not going to take off an F? [ReVelies must really like their stickers]
No. [ReVelies must really like their stickers]
Are you...
Are you collecting them all?
Woah! That's so cool!
You didn't know?
You didn't know, Seulgi?
I'm the director now.
I'm the director!
"I'm the next director!"
I'll work harder from now on. [The spot that can't be taken]
Are there no more questions? [The spot that can't be taken]
I mean, there are, but...
The next one, I'll--
I don't think you'll be able to answer the next one, either.
I can!
We'll move on, then.
Next is...
If you're really a director, you have to know this.
[I'll get this right]
This is a question regarding SM's business philosophy.
- I have no idea. This is a question regarding SM's business philosophy.
Please fill in the blank:
"SM Entertainment is a company that uses cutting-edge OOOOOOO to produce the highest quality cultural content and entertainers."
[Deep sigh] Hint:
English.
The latest supercomputer.
"...uses the latest supercomputer..."
Nope!
Technology?
Oh?
Technology?
I think that's right, though?
Art technology.
Not "art" technology.
Super technology!
Huh?
It's not "super" technology.
Music technology.
It's not music!
"Technology" is right.
Here's a hint.
Really?
Hint:
NCT.
(If it's NCT... then?)
Neo technology!
That's the one!
Neo technology!
It's that one! That one! That one! [The nice kids that are absolutely sure]
Neo technology!!
[wrong]
What's up with you?
I thought it was neo!
There's something after neo.
NCT?
CULTURE TECHNOLOGY!
- Correct! CULTURE TECHNOLOGY!
Correct!
After.
We'll give it to you after we're done.
Neo! NCT... Neo Culture...
Neo's right.
[In total shock after neo]
Director Kang?
I got technology right, though.
If you wanted to show your sincerity, then you should've known it completely.
You just need to get the last question right.
The last one!
You won't even be 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 Kang at this rate.
[Currently stuck at Employee Kang]
I want to get one right, too.
In that case...
This is a question is worth two points.
[𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 Kang! I won't lose this!!]
What is SM's real-time stock price?
Oh my.
How can we answer this?!
Right 𝘯𝘰𝘸.
Now?
Anyone interested in SM must be able to answer this!
30,000 KRW!
Nope. Up.
50,000!
Down.
40,000!
I'm aware that it's been falling, though.
This isn't an auction!
20,000!
Up.
40,000!
WENDY: 20,000. IRENE: 45,600 won!
23,000!
One at a time.
26,000.
45,000!
45,000?!
Be exact!
45,600! [this person's revved up again]
Up. [this person's revved up again]
45,500!
??????????
𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘!
45,800! [Still can't slow them down;;]
46,000! [Still can't slow them down;;]
49,000! [Quiet sticker collector joins the fray]
One at a time. [Quiet sticker collector joins the fray]
45,900.
45,900? Up.
47,500!
47,500?
Down!
IRENE: 400! SEULGI: 47,...450!
47,447!
47,314.
Down.
[Everyone... let's calm down] [This question wasn't supposed to be like this...]
47,020!
Down.
47...
200!
Down.
47,150. [Didn't give up] [Waiting for an opportunity]
Down. [Didn't give up] [Waiting for an opportunity]
47,100. [Didn't give up] [Waiting for an opportunity]
Down. [Didn't give up] [Waiting for an opportunity]
[Got it, didn't I?] 47,000.
Up.
47,110! [Number War II heating up]
Down. [Aiming for Director]
12--105! [Aiming for Director]
1... [Aiming for Director]
...50! No, 100! 100. 100. [Wants to get it right]
Down. [Wants to get it right]
47,030. [Just doesn't want to lose]
Up.
Up!
47,033! [Amidst this fiery warzone]
47,040! [A couple of relaxing passerbys]
IRENE: 47,042! SEULGI: 47,400... WENDY: 47,050!! [47,050 appears at that moment]
CORRECT!! [47,050 appears at that moment]
[Wendy! Winner of the RV War of Numbers]
I'm the Director! [Wendy! Winner of the RV War of Numbers]
What is it? [Wendy! Winner of the RV War of Numbers]
(What about Seulgi LOL)
Wendirector! (What about Seulgi LOL)
[Crushed]
Wendirector! With the two-point question, [Director Son is here]
Director Son takes the crown! [Director Son is here]
Congrats.
Winning with the stock price has me in a good mood.
So how much is it? [Curious] [Didn't hear the answer during that riot]
It is 47,050 won.
So, Wendirector?
Yes?
Here's an A!
Thank you.
I guess tenure wasn't everything after all...
I'll give it my all from here on out.
Well, Wendy?
There's a fellow that practiced at home last night.
"hELLo 999eRS!!!11!" [teasing Seulgi is fun]
[Wendy Self-Appeal Time 30 Sec]
Greetings, [CONTESTANT #4] [HYPEWAN WENDY]
999ers. [CONTESTANT #4] [HYPEWAN WENDY]
I'm Wendy from Red Velvet. [CONTESTANT #4] [HYPEWAN WENDY]
Yes. I'm...
[Teasing relentlessly]
someone who, in the future, [Teasing relentlessly]
will become an SM director.
[Sniff] (Huuu I'm Representative Kang)
I'm someone who knows her stock prices.
Since I'm from Canada, I can become English.
"can become"? As I'm away from my parents--
I can speak English!
Shouldn't you need to be able to speak Korean first?
Pardon?
I will learn Korean through all of you.
Man, look at her. Well done! [As expected of the next director] [Look at Director Son's attitude]
Director Son! [As expected of the next director] [Look at Director Son's attitude]
Yes? [As expected of the next director] [Look at Director Son's attitude]
I like it. [As expected of the next director] [Look at Director Son's attitude]
I love it. I love it.
Data on Wendy retrieved from the SOC™:
Wendy is...
Oh!
Recently,
Wendy has been transforming into a Physical Goddess after starting Pilates.
I started doing it a bit,
but one session would be two hours.
You'd do it for two hours?!
Yes.
Even if I did it for two hours, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 when my body would start waking up.
Okay then, can you show us some poses, Wendy?
My back... like, really won't stretch. [Rapidly losing confidence after laying down a mat]
But that's why you do Pilates.
But I couldn't do it at all. (= don't expect too much)
I was just like...
I ended up like this.
And you're saying you've gotten more flexible, right?
Yes.
Then how about from that time we had WJSN?
Right.
Is there a pose?
What?!
Hahaha, what is that?
[What did we just see?]
This pose! [Pilates Goddess] [Level 1 Pose]
Alright. [Pilates Goddess] [Level 1 Pose]
She's floating in the air. [This is possible?]
Your foot goes in front.
If you can do this, it's automatically an A, Wendy.
Your left foot in front.
Left in front?
Like this?
No! From there, grab it from the back.
Yeah, grab it.
I WILL GRAB IT!!!!
Grab it! You can do it!
[Limbs tangled despite a burning will]
Your leg has to go in front. [Limbs tangled despite a burning will]
Left foot in the front! [Limbs tangled despite a burning will]
You can do it! [Limbs tangled despite a burning will]
[My body that won't keep up with my heart]
I'll grab and then come up.
Grab it and come up.
[SAVE WENDY]
Bring it up!
Lift!
Straighten your leg! Get up!
Wendy!
You're almost there. Almost!
For me,
please give me more time.
You can do it! You can do it!
Look at her foot!
Our Wendy can do this.
[Her will shows in her toes]
Now, get up! [Her will shows in her toes]
Straighten your leg! [Her will shows in her toes]
Look at her foot!
Get up!
[It's so fun since it's not my problem]
Just straighten it, Wendy!
𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧!!!!
[Reason why exercise can be bad for you: temper] 𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧𝗧!!!!
[Reason why exercise can be bad for you: temper] You just have to straighten it!
How can you do that?!
How do you do that?
Let's go with Irene, then.
Since Irene's always been flexible.
(Should I do it? Or not? But why do I have to again?)
You want to give it a try, Irene? (Should I do it? Or not? But why do I have to again?)
If you can, it's an automatic A.
It's an A.
Since she's all F's right now...
Let's do this one. [Rises immediately after hearing A]
Irene doesn't do Pilates, right?
I do Pilates.
Irene, too? Wow.
Wow, I want to try, though.
Oh my God!
How do I grab this?
It doesn't work, right? [What'd I tell ya?!!!] (It wasn't just me!)
I'm telling you it's not possible! [What'd I tell ya?!!!] (It wasn't just me!)
[Competitive drive burning up]
[tossed aside]
She wants to accept this challenge.
[Meanwhile...]
[Pilates Goddess might drop dead any second]
[Why are they] (All like this...)
We'll get start now. [Why are they] (All like this...)
Just grab your toes.
[For now, just a Pretty Goddess]
That's it! Get up!
What even is that?!
Just get up! You're almost there!
Grab your toes!
[Successfully lifted the upper body]
[or not]
You just need to hold it for three seconds!
I'll try again.
You can do it!
[crawling]
Can I just hold onto one? [crawling]
Joy's trying it, too? [crawling]
So far, no members..! [Seems fun?] (Voluntary participant111)
Seulgi's taking off her shoe...
[I'm going too] (Voluntary participant222)
If you can pull it off, it's a double A!
Wow, this is really... [Meanwhile, Kang Seulgi is slow]
How do you do this? [Meanwhile, Kang Seulgi is slow]
My arm won't reach! (((someone whose arm reached 3 minutes ago)))
But you can just hold onto it and lift! (((someone whose arm reached 3 minutes ago)))
Alright. (Pilates People assemble)
Mat! (Pilates People assemble)
As there are people in line... (Pilates People assemble)
Woah! I think I can do it!
Joy! Hold it for 3 seconds!
1...
2...
Aw! I was just about to say 'three'!
No, no! I can do it!
[Oho would you take a look at that guy?]
[Human(?) that finds Goddess Joy fascinating]
How do you do it?! [Human(?) that finds Goddess Joy fascinating]
Hold onto this first. [Ms. Park's Pilates lessons now open]
I did, though? [Ms. Park's Pilates lessons now open]
[Burning academic spirit]
My foot won't reach. [Burning academic spirit]
Here first. [Burning academic spirit]
Aren't you supposed to grab it like this, not this? [Burning academic spirit]
No, you're supposed to grab from behind. [Yeri's pointer]
It's from behind, Seulgi. [Yeri's pointer]
Yeri's the teacher from behind, huh?
Not like I can do it, anyway. [Controling her unnies with words] [Looking like a final boss]
Why bother? [Controling her unnies with words] [Looking like a final boss]
1, 2, 3! [Pretty simple]
Get up! [Pretty simple]
[or not]
Me! Let me try!
Try! Try! Try!
Irene, give it a try!
Ah, it's this?
[Feast your eyes on the Pilates Goddess]
WHEN WILL YOU COUNT?!
When?! Is this wrong?
[A real thorough pig, alright] Irene! You're only grabbing your big toe!
[unbeliev...] [Happens all the time, and they still got me...;;]
Oh! Joy!
1!
[No flaws in her form]
2! [broken clock] [<- Problem is, this person has flaws]
Th-three!
[yOU LITTLE..!]
I think I can do it! [yOU LITTLE..!]
Challenge! [After going full circle, Wendy tries again]
[aaand bam]
[ok 1 second ty...]
Challenge! Challenge!
1... [wobble wobble]
You're grabbing just your big toe, too! [wobble wobble]
You're grabbing just your big toe, too! -
I have to grab the whole foot?
Of course!
𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦.
Nope! Nope!
I think I'm going to pull something.
[my pweshus body] [Seulgi Bear with a swift judgement]
[Let me just sit back down]
[Returns home emptyhanded]
We'll make the pose sliiightly easier. [Lowering the difficulty]
Nope.
We'll look at the next pose.
My foot's stuck!
[wat?] My foot's stuck!
Hurry! Get me out! [Suddenly it's Crisis Escape No. 1]
Quickly! Help her! [Suddenly it's Crisis Escape No. 1]
Untangle her! [Suddenly it's Crisis Escape No. 1]
[+10 years' worth of roasting material]
Her foot turned yellow!
Her foot... Her left foot isn't getting blood! [Here at Idol Room, our Hyun's health is our top priority]
Let's look at the next pose. [Here at Idol Room, our Hyun's health is our top priority]
[a.k.a Yellow Foot] [A scratch on her pride as a Pilates doer]
This is getting me heated..! [a.k.a Yellow Foot] [A scratch on her pride as a Pilates doer]
Man, this is fun! [Hypewan is hyped UP]
[Pilates Goddess] [Level 2 Pose]
Aw, that's..!
[Irene succeeds in a second]
[Joy also passes easily]
Joy passes.
That really hurts, though.
[It might not be obvious, but] [Wendy is this segment's main character]
I thought you were learning Pilates, Wendy? [It might not be obvious, but] [Wendy is this segment's main character]
This was for you!
[R.I.P. ... here lies a Pilates Goddess... ★]
You pass!
[dat resurrection tho?] [Rises from the dead]
[Comfortably goes to bed]
Pass! [Comfortably goes to bed]
You're all able to do it! (These unnies are incredible)
Next. [Pilates Goddess] [Level 3 Pose]
[Faster than everyone] [Just like that person]
It looks tough for that person, too! [Faster than everyone] [Just like that person]
It looks tough for that person, too! [Faster than everyone] [Just like that person: Irene PASS]
Irene passes easily. [Faster than everyone] [Just like that person: Irene PASS]
How'd you do it?
[This time] [Seulgi succeeds quickly with ease as well]
Seulgi passes! [This time] [Seulgi succeeds quickly with ease as well]
Joy passes! [Even Joy] [3 people pass in an instant]
Wendy! This segment is for you, and yet...
S-success!
[Business Smile]
Why is it so funny? [Why that face?]
[A smile that isn't a smile]
You should have a brighter expression! [Should I join in on the roast?] [Moving to see her face]
It 𝘸𝘢𝘴 bright! [Should I join in on the roast?] [Moving to see her face]
[A_Face_That_Youd_See_In_A_Textbook.Form]
Your body's sticking out too much!
[Oof my legs]
The leg is too funny! [Oof my legs]
Yeri! Does it hurt to even watch?
I can't. My body hurts too much.
Next pose. [Pilates Goddess] [Pose Level 4]
You have to hold it for three seconds.
How would you do that?!
[Just like] [Tao yin, but Pilates]
Irene passes! [Just like] [Tao yin, but Pilates]
That's... that thing...
Doctor Strange!
[Doctor Strange 1, 2]
[tilt] [Doctor Strange 1, 2]
Oh! Wendy, pass!
[What's the occasion, Wendy?]
Seulgi...
pass.
Now, Joy.
[teeter totter]
Why is it making 𝘶𝘴 nervous?
[Clap three times! Clap! Clap! Clap!]
(Clap Clap Clap) 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘴. 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬(Clap Clap Clap)
Ah! You can't do this one!
Alright, let's look at one last one.
[Pilates Goddess] [Final Pose]
Will it be possible? [Pilates Goddess] [Final Pose]
Do I lift my legs? [Pilates Goddess] [Final Pose]
[Totally immersed] [ReVelies immediately getting into it]
This is the last one. [Totally immersed] [ReVelies immediately getting into it]
You're saying someone can do that?
Oh! Irene!
[Stable from the start]
Hold it for three seconds. [Stable from the start]
Are we lifting the legs onto the arms or all at once? [Stable from the start]
Are we lifting the legs onto the arms or all at once? -
It doesn't matter.
Do it! Count, please!
Please! Count it out!
1...
2...
Success!
[Relaxed]
[Wendy doesn't know what 'giving up' means]
Look at Wendy's hair. [Wendy doesn't know what 'giving up' means]
Seems like only Irene can do it.
[Listen up] I'll take A, so let's wrap this up.
No!
I'll take A, so let's wrap this up.
No!
𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧!
Your unnie said to wrap this up, right?
Try it one time, Seulgi.
[Stop Irene's A!] [For some reason, it feels like everyone's rooting for her]
Rest your legs on your arms. [Stop Irene's A!] [For some reason, it feels like everyone's rooting for her]
Bring your hands towards your body.
I think she's got it!
hehehehe~
What the?!
What sound was that?!
Just now--
Wasn't that a dog laughing just now?
𝐊𝐞𝐡𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐮𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐡 / 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐡𝐞𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐡 / ㅎ_ㅎ
Do you laugh like that, Seulgi?
𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚
I give up. [Forefeits after the heh explosion]
Then, this for this evaluation, [Forefeits after the heh explosion]
Irene gets an A!
𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘐𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺'𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴
[Today's Pilates, uh, Human] (It was still a good match..)
Now, finally, the last: Yeri.
We'll begin your evaluation.
Show us some self-PR for 30 seconds.
Can I do it... however I want?
Of course, of course.
Ready,
aaaaaand...
Start.
Hey, 999ers~! [CONTESTANT #5] [LOVELY YERI]
Hello~ [CONTESTANT #5] [LOVELY YERI]
I'm Yerim. [CONTESTANT #5] [LOVELY YERI]
[Uncle Smiles]
[However I want (= getting personal with the audience)]
Let's make wonderful memories together!
[Aegyo that just keeps on going]
[Unnie finding the maknae intriguing]
Apparently, Yeri's face completely changes in front of food.
It says that a thousand faces bloom.
We have video evidence; let's take a look.
Ah, I saw this.
[LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL]
[As if she has the entire world]
[still]
[funny]
[Why were you like that, old me?;;]
When I see food, I sorta...
get in a good mood.
AND THAT'S WHY!
We've prepared some food.
Really?
Yeah.
However!
If there's someone who believes they can share an even better expression than Yeri,
we'll award the winner with the food.
Yeri, close your eyes.
Here we go!
[The foodmaster will enter via moonwalk]
The first plate! [The foodmaster will enter via moonwalk]
[First Plate] [Strawberry Cake]
[Come to mama...] The first plate!
[Curious about Yeri's reaction] 1, 2, 3!
[Curious about Yeri's reaction] -
Oh~!
(So it's you!) Oh~!
She likes this one!
[True Love ♥]
Do you like it? [True Love ♥]
Of course. [True Love ♥]
No! No! [True Love ♥]
You'll get drooled on!
Don't get too close!
No touching!
Okay.
Okay, we saw your face.
(What could be next?) This is too... painful.
(What could be next?) -
[The second plate is making its entrance]
I'm so excited! [The second plate is making its entrance]
Now, the second plate! [The second plate is making its entrance]
Okay.
1, 2...
[Second Plate] [Sushi]
1, 2...
3!
[🌼 Oh, Sushi-kun!] [What brings you here? 🌼]
[Even the unnies are dying of cuteness]
[Doesnt' know what to do with herself]
You like? [Doesnt' know what to do with herself]
I love it so much!
This... aburi salmon!
I really like this.
(Don't touch) since we're only looking at your face...
Well, that sucks!
Next plate.
Oh! I'm so excited!
[Third Plate] [Fried Chicken]
(slick... one for himself) [Third Plate] [Fried Chicken]
1... 2... 3!
[Uh... Yeri?]
She doesn't like it! [Uh... Yeri?]
[Knows her maknae well] She doesn't like it!
[The worst food came out too soon]
I'm more of a yangnyeom chicken type.
Figures!
I can see that!
Now, we can't just hand this to you for free.
We're going to create some emoticons.
Make emoticons?
Yeah.
If you present a face befitting the keyword we give you, you can earn the privilege to eat.
Ohh! I want to eat!!
Well then!
The word is:
"goooooooosebumps."
It's not "goosebumps."
"Gooooooosebumps." - I'm ready.
Starting with Yeri.
With your face.
Ready...
aaaaaand...
Start!
[Huh???]
[Always copying the maknae]
Wait! This is..!
I think there's too much of a generation gap!
What?
WHAAT?!
G-g-generation?!
Why don't you get it?
"Goosebumps"... what is it, then?
People do it like this these days.
How?
[ukno?] [It's how we do]
Doesn't that just mean you're a loony? [Even his word choice is old school]
Like a crazed... that sort of meaning?
Maan, I can't play because of the generation gap!
In that case..!
We'll look at Joy since there's a gap.
What'll we do with you two?
1, 2, 3!
𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘴.
1, 2, 3!
𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘴.
That's old.
Old-fashioned.
Old-fashioned!
Next, Irene.
"Gooosebumps."
1, 2, 3!
(chills)
(haughty)
(glance)
[LOL younger members dead LOL]
Irene! That's just you peeking at everything!
[Let's leave it at 'Her looks that give you goosebumps']
Alright.
Seulgi.
Seulgi, who started practicing last night.
1, 2, 3.
Moo~!
(▶▶▶ Processing what she just saw)
Ah! Cow going up! (▶▶▶ Processing what she just saw)
This is new school!
**goosebumps in Korean sounds like cow + up**
Wordplay!
That's right. Wordplay!
Ah, cow...!
Irene, you still don't get it?
"Gooosebumps!"
Cow rises.
Now, Wendy.
1, 2, 3.
[TMS: Too Much Soreum] Goosebumps.
[TMS: Too Much Soreum] -
[Actually giving us goosebumps]
(This is probably Toronto-style)
[Who's the No.1 that'll win the food?]
This time, I'll choose the winner.
One that fits perfectly with this generation..!
One that reflected the times, and thus
I didn't feel any generational gap.
Yeri!
Thank you!
[Crash course] [If you don't know, just] [Memorize it... (we don't get it either...)]
Everyone does it like that nowadays!
Of course.
(mine was pretty good though...)
Thank you for the food.
We'll eat even leftovers.
There you go.
That's right. Just a little...
Fine then.
[What is this ocean taste that dances in my mouth?]
[Front-row seat to a mukbang is torturous]
Ohh that's good, huh? With that sear... man. [Front-row seat to a mukbang is torturous]
[Not leaving even a speck]
We'll let you eat however much you want, now.
The last.
The final keyword is:
Yeah, yeah. (like in a sarcastic tone)
I'm confident.
I'm confident, too.
Let's start with Wendy this time.
We'll start with Wendy.
1, 2, 3!
yEAaaAH YEAahhh.
She's too good!
[GG] I can't beat that!
Just for that, you're our member!
Just for that!
Why is it so funny?
Just for that!
Now, Representative Kang.
Isn't it unfair to go right after that?
1, 2, 3!
yeAH yEAh.
How do you do this?!
You make your mouth shape like...
She's 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 her!
[Still competitive] [She's trying hard again]
1, 2, 3!
yeUh yeaaa~ [𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩, you're pretty]
I don't get how to do it!
YeAHh, yeUUAh.
[Pretty fun once you do it] [Yeah, yeah, we get it]
Now, Yeri.
What are you, a halibut?!
[Such a lovely halibut...]
I think people are going to make memes! What do I do? [Such a lovely halibut...]
1, 2, 3!
YeH yeUagH.
[Pressure building further down the line;;]
The competition is quite fierce.
It's strong! Real strong!
[Encore]
I did a three-stage combo, so... (pick me)
The competition is fierce, right now!
Okay...
Joy!
1, 2, 3!
yeh, yeh...
[Who had the No.1 "yeah, yeah"?]
This contest's winner is...
...after trying their hardest...
everyone may eat.
Thank you for the food!
[Bless the heavens and bless the MCs]
[Three Miseulin Stars]
[No, it's not a CF]
[If you eat so well] [We're even more thankful to you guys]
[Individual Evaluation Rating | Wendy: FA]
[Individual Evaluation Rating | Irene: FA]
[Individual Evaluation Rating | Seulgi: FFF]
[Individual Evaluation Rating | Yeri: A]
[Individual Evaluation Rating | Joy: a lot]
Now! We'll perform a group evaluation for your Idol 999 Audition.
Of the many virtues an idol should have, which is the most important?
Filial piety!
Tenacity.
Skill!
[Unconfident] Teamwork...?
We don't need ANY of those!
[What is this]
The trait we deem the most important is dancing ability.
Through your new song, we'll assess your dance skills.
First,
will someone introduce the new song?
[All eyes on the head teacher]
The title track, "Zimzalabim," [All eyes on the head teacher]
means "abracadabra," essentially.
It's about making the dream inside your heart a reality.
It's a magical spell of sorts, then.
Yes.
How'd you feel when you first received the track?
Honestly.
It felt alien.
No, really.
To be honest, I--
It must've been really experimental.
I didn't know that this would be our title track.
As it was so experimental...
[Agreed] [Fervent nodding] As it was so experimental...
[Agreed] [Fervent nodding] -
While I thought it was fun during recording,
I didn't know it'd be our title song.
Anyway--since I'm so curious--we'll watch it first and then make our assessment.
Okay, we'll look at Zimzalabim.
Give me...
...music!
["Zimzalabim" by Red Velvet]
[An exciting opening drum]
[A spell-like melody]
[It's like a parade]
[This beauty can't be real]
[Lyrics that really make you reflect on yourself]
[Another mood shift in the song]
[Fresh and sweet]
[Relaxed moves that have a force to them]
[When you hear this song, your dreams come true]
[A song that relies on Shamanism]
[The addictiveness rattles the brain]
[This is ReVel Magic]
[Already hooked] Zimzalabim zimzimzalabim zimzimzalabimbimbim~
It's catchy! [After "Rookie"] [Might be the another banned song during SAT]
Really? [After "Rookie"] [Might be the another banned song during SAT]
Yeah! [After "Rookie"] [Might be the another banned song during SAT]
It'll keep popping up in your head.
I'm sure it will!
Okay, well, we've just seen the new song.
We're going to see if dance DNA is in your bodies.
We'll be evaluating that now.
This evaluation rides on your guys' teamwork.
We'll be doing the "Metal Tray Dance Karaoke."
Now, set check!
[Are you okay? The sound scared ya, huh? 😏 ]
[* it just sounds loud] [Since ReVel is life...]
The rules are simple.
You'll stand in the circles and dance if your light's on.
Super easy, right?
Yes.
Ready, go!
Red! Velvet! Raise the! Roof!
The challenge song will be "Peek-A-Boo."
[This song is catchy, too] [The song of challenge: <Peek-A-Boo>]
[How many tries will God Velvet take to succeed?]
I'm nervous..!
We're starting!
Give me...
...music!
[squirm]
[Glancing after moving]
Number 1.
[The grade schoolers look steady]
[Wendy has donated the first tray LUL]
[Clanging noises brought to you by Wendy]
You need to be COMPLETELY still! Like bam!
All five of us get hit?!
Of course~!
That really scared me!
Holy!
[Low physical impact] [How many decibels was that, though...?]
I'm sorry, everyone.
Okay, okay. Let's go.
Gimme...
...music!
[Hands grasped together] [A modest second attempt]
[A steady start, as usual]
You have to be totally still when it's not your turn!
Yeri!
Aww, Yeri!
Yeri!
[Crashing like lightning]
It shifted to Irene, and your light turned off!
Why are you so pumped up?!
Yeri!
Yes?
I guess your head's solid, huh?
[Saying anything since she feels bad] I have a stone head!
She said "stone head"?!
We'll go one more time.
Give us...
music.
The start is always good.
Good job, good job! There you go!
Concentrate!
[Finally here] [The Velvet we know and love]
[You guys are pretty even when you focus...]
Smile a bit, guys!
[Immediate smile] Smile a bit, guys!
[Sigh, Wendy again...]
They said you turned while your light was off.
No! I turned while looking at it!
It was on!
[Staff committed no sins] [You danced quite a bit after the light went off]
No, I saw while doing this, though?! [Staff committed no sins] [You danced quite a bit after the light went off]
They... said Wendy's lost it.
I saw it and did it!
I saw it, though?
Nah, they said you lost it.
We'll do Power Up this time. And... (Waah no fair ㅠㅠ)
After looking at your overall ability to focus...
...This ain't it.
We'll only do the first verse.
FOCUS! FOCUS!
Focus!
[Following Red Flavor] [Megahit Summer Song <Power Up>
[Crush the trays with cuteness]
Power Up? Oh, man...
Gimme... music!
Nice. You're doing good! You're doing good!
I think this is it! I can feel it..!
Wendy!
[A little close there]
[Screw the cameras] [I'm only looking at the light!]
Let's smile, guys! [Screw the cameras] [I'm only looking at the light!]
While smiling!
Oh, Yeri!
[Yeri frozen in place]
We'll let it slide. [Yeri frozen in place]
[Not concerned with what's going on next door] [The dance's current progress]
[Red Velvet succeeds in 4 tries]
[The goddess's victory ceremony]
Again, Yeri..!
Yes?
It was close!
Be honest... we let you off, right?
Not even~
aCtuaLLy, wE diD!!! [A real uncle and niece]
No u diDn'T~! [A real uncle and niece]
yEAhH, YeAaH. [A real uncle and niece]
YeAAhH, yEah.
First off, we've finished the individual and group evals...
[Quest Cleared] [Red Velvet Rating Evaluation: SUCCESS]
Based on the current standing, [Quest Cleared] [Red Velvet Rating Evaluation: SUCCESS]
Yeri is...
strongly favored for Idol 999--
What? Why?
What, all of a sudden?
Why you laughin'?
Because I'm happy, hehe...
Laugh more, then!
How do you feel, Yeri?
After thinking about becoming a 999 member?
Uh... it's very...
...nervewracking...
...and I think I could pass it onto someone else.
This honor..!
Yeah, no.
We're precise. All the honor is yours, and yours only.
Aren't you jealous, Seulgi?
I just want to congratulate Yeri so very much.
[Yeah, no] I just want to congratulate Yeri so very much.
I sincerely want to congratulate her. [The unnies share one heart] [Yeri in Idol 999]
However! [The unnies share one heart] [Yeri in Idol 999]
As much as we think about it, picking you based only on
solo and group evaluation is just...
Not it.
...we think, too cruel to you guys.
It's not!
We're fine!!!
I tried my hardest, so--
We can't do that.
Happiness isn't all about grades, you know.
Yeri! Let's loosen up a little.
[A little weird] (Let's just smile first)
And so...
Idol 999's fifth audition.
I'll explain how the fifth member will be chosen.
[Come on in]
[What's that?]
Idol 999! [What's that?]
The most objective method! [What's that?]
Codename:
Explosive Dance!
As you dance, you can pass this to another member.
If it explodes, then the person holding it will become the actual fifth member of Idol 999.
Simply put,
whether you like it or not, you will become our fifth member, no objections.
The song is...
Zimzalabim.
While dancing to the choreo?
Yes.
[Something feels off] [Suddenly quite scared]
Seulgi! Why is your face all anxious?
[Back to pure bear mode] [C'mon, you think I would be...?]
Okay, let's go!
This is it!
Let's get into formation!
Give me...
...music!
[Let's go to the climax] [Zimzalabim by Red Velvet]
Y-you have to hold it for five seconds!
[Seulgi's bomb transfer, complete]
[Your package is here] [That business smile tho]
Smile! Smile! [K~ fine as long as it ain't me~]
Smile while dancing! [K~ fine as long as it ain't me~]
Loosen up!
Let's pick our member!!
[To. Sexy Dynamite] [Take this Balloon Dynamite] You have to take it!
[To. Sexy Dynamite] [Take this Balloon Dynamite]
Looks like Joy wants to be our member!
[Into our precious leader's arms]
[Battle of wits]
[Bae_Joohyun has requested a return]
(These freaking unnies!!)
[While holding the balloon] [ ♪ "Should I have fun dancing?" ♪]
[AAACK! SAVE YERIM!!!]
[Kinda fun actually] [Now they're a little relaxed]
[Son Pro] [Live updates on where the ballon is at all times]
[Dat timing tho] [Changes with godly accuracy]
Congratulations~! Congratulations~!
Our fifth Idol 999 member is Kang Seulgi!
[Huge bow because she's so happy(?) ]
Congrats! [Huge bow because she's so happy(?) ]
Welcome! [Huge bow because she's so happy(?) ]
Congrats! [Huge bow because she's so happy(?) ]
Welcome aboard! [Huge bow because she's so happy(?) ]
After overcoming tremendous competition, you're our member now.
At long last, Idol 999's fifth member is born.
Now, we sincerely congratulate you on membership!
[999 members only] [Here's our hot pink uniform]
Your uniform! Let's wear it. [999 members only] [Here's our hot pink uniform]
[Woah! I like this!]
I want that, though...
I want this!
I'm jealous of the clothes. [You guys are Red Velvet] [Y tho...?]
Are you giving me this? [You guys are Red Velvet] [Y tho...?]
<IDOL 999> FIFTH MEMBER SEULGI
[* 999 member common symptom] [In sync with Doni & Coni upon wearing uniform]
There're so many people that want to join just for this!
Congrats!
[Congratulations]
She looks good in it. [Congratulations]
Let's hear your thoughts on becoming the fifth member.
Well, first...
9:1, right?
You know it!
Ah, yes, yes.
Then I'm very pleased, and
I'll become the entertainment director here.
Is there a division you'd like to be in charge of?
Newcomer Development.
Newcomer Development?
I'd like that, so we could hold another audition.
What are you talking about?!
Nope, nope.
Ah, well...
Anyways, since Red Velvet came today, let's hear from the leader.
Please listen to "Zimzalabim" a lot.
It'll be stuck in your head.
Thank you.
Zimzalabim~!
I'd like to remind you that you have another chance and that we'll hold auditions once you release another song.
No doubt.
This has been Idol 999!
[5/999] [Always recruiting members] [Idol 999 chasing their debut] This has been Idol 999!
[5/999] [Always recruiting members] [Idol 999 chasing their debut]