(Today is an Idol Special.)
Look at this weather.
(He's feeling great with the heavy makeup.)
It's so hot.
Why you BewhY?
You notice right away.
You actually look like a welder.
- What? - A welder.
A welder?
(Let's laugh while we can.)
I should laugh now.
(Refreshing guys are here.)
He looks so funny.
You're not supposed to look cool here.
(They don't need to try to look cool.)
Is he dressed up as a yell leader?
(A yell leader is here.)
(We told you to dress up as an idol artist.)
(Everyone cracks up at the sight of him.)
What is he supposed to be?
(He says hello with a rhythmical song.)
You will become global idol artists today...
and steal the hearts of girl fans.
They'll go crazy.
- We will? - That's too easy.
We asked you to dress up for the stage.
Once the game starts, you cannot laugh.
And the game starts once you walk past the door.
I don't want to go in.
I'm sweating so much though.
- Go first, Captain. - Okay.
(Su Geun enters first.)
- Are there a lot of guests? - Yes. There are a lot.
- Be careful. - Come in quickly.
Come in quickly.
(Everyone enters in order.)
There are a lot.
Come in.
(We will now begin the game of holding laughs.)
It's just so funny inside. I'm not going to go.
Come on.
This is no joke.
- The youngest should go in first. - This is the waiting room.
(Where are we?)
It's "Produce X 101".
(The beginning of idol survival program, "Produce X 101")
(We built a great studio.)
(Who will become the member to make a debut?)
This is...
(They are half excited and half flustered at how big it is.)
Go and sit quickly.
- What? - Okay.
Sit quickly.
- Trainees? - Is that us?
I'm not a trainee. I've debuted 12 years ago.
- Do we sit anywhere? - Our name tags are there.
- Are we trainees? - Oh, there are name tags.
I thought they were the judges.
Why am I sitting away from you?
Our seats are over there.
Isn't this the actual studio for "Produce X 101"?
It looks exactly the same.
It looks so real.
- Player? - "Player 101"?
They've made a perfect replica of the studio.
Gosh, this is bad.
- Over there. - What?
(A music starts playing at the studio.)
This is from "Goblin".
(Is Lee Dong Wook of "Goblin" here?)
(The National Producer Representative will be revealed.)
(You would have never imagined this person.)
(National Producer Representative, Jang Dong Min)
(Is this a good thing?)
What is your dream?
Finally, the curtain goes up...
to help you actualize your dreams at "Player 101".
I am Jang Dong Min, your national producer representative.
It's good to see you.
(This is awesome.)
"Player 101" is to make global idol stars make a debut.
The boys with infinite potential are sitting here with us.
Only those trainees who survive through endless practice...
and tests will be able to take a step toward their dream.
Are you ready to produce...
the global idol stars that will surprise the world?
- Yes. - Yes.
Vote for your boy.
It's show time.
Thank you for your votes, national producers.
(Bowing)
You need these people...
for you to become global idol singers.
Here are the incredible trainers of "Player 101".
Let me introduce them one by one.
He's one of the top idol artists who debuted 14 years ago.
He's the face of Super Junior.
Trainer Shin Dong will be in charge of the dance position.
(Is Shin Dong really here?)
(It's really Shin Dong.)
It's him!
(Unbelievable)
Hello, everyone.
Don't you think...
the looks matter the most when it comes to idol singers?
- I'm the good-looking guy. - Hold on.
- I'm Shin Dong. Nice to meet you. - But he...
He won the hip-hop competition.
His swag flows down through his blood vessels.
Religious hip-hop artist.
In the rap position, you have Trainer BewhY.
- What? - What?
- It's really him. - Is it really him?
(Getting up)
What's happening?
(That's really BewhY.)
What?
Hello, I'm the rapper who represents Korea.
My name is BewhY. Nice to meet you.
(You got my respect!)
It's really him.
(Surprised)
He has a divine voice.
He's the official GPS of men who had breakups.
In the vocal position,
you have the king of singers, Trainer Kim Yeon Woo.
- No way! - Hey, this is really happening.
I can't believe it!
(Gosh, it's Kim Yeon Woo, the king!)
Nice to meet you. I'm Singer Kim Yeon Woo.
(Feeling excited)
I'm so doomed.
- Gosh, this is... - This is your last trainer.
Gosh, what's happening?
Doesn't he live in Donam-dong?
This is Trainer Kim Soo Yong.
- What? - Who?
He's not a trainee?
(Looking charismatic with his dark circles)
(Cheering zealously)
- It's him. - All right.
I was lying down at home before coming here.
I'm your happy virus. My name is Kim Soo Yong.
I can't believe this.
Before we move onto the grade evaluation,
I'm very curious about the trainers' criteria in evaluating the trainees.
Let's start with you, Trainer Shin Dong.
Since I'm here as a dance trainer,
I plan to focus on which trainee is able to...
deliver the lightest dance routine.
And the looks are very important to idol singers.
I will evaluate their jawline, face,
facial features, and outfits.
All right. You're next, Trainer Kim Yeon Woo.
- First, I'll check the basics. - Okay.
And I'll evaluate their personality.
- I see. I got it. - It's important too.
- Of course. Even if they... - Right.
become idol stars, it won't mean anything without a good personality.
- Right. - That's true.
Trainer BewhY, what are some things you'll focus on?
Since I'm here as a rapper and a producer,
I plan to evaluate their character more closely.
Why? He's a rapper.
And I will also check their outfits.
I'll pay close attention to that.
It was very difficult to invite you to the show.
What about you, Trainer Kim Soo Yong?
I'll evaluate how desperate they are.
I'll pay attention to how desperate they are to become idol stars.
Desperation? I got it.
Since I'm not a professional musician,
I will only represent the viewers...
and provide the public's point of view.
I will keep my eye on you to observe how you behave.
I will mainly evaluate if trainees have put their lives...
on the line to become idol stars.
All right. We will start the evaluation now.
(Sneezing)
(What was that?)
Okay.
(Sneezing one more time)
I guess the trainee has caught a cold.
I'm very concerned.
Where is the trainee with the cold?
It's me.
(Sighing)
- Goodness. It's an important day. - I'm sorry.
But you're spreading the virus here.
(Bang!)
(They weren't ready for it.)
(Laughing)
All right.
(Was that a gun?)
You failed to take care of your health.
That's one of the qualities the trainees must possess.
We're off to a great start, aren't we?
- Yes. - Yes.
(Laughing)
We have a very cheerful trainee.
You're laughing? Bang!
(Bang!)
Bang!
You're not here to goof around.
To become global idol stars,
are you ready to put your lives on the line?
- Yes! - Yes!
Are you ready to do your best even if it means death?
- Yes! - Yes!
Now, let me show you to your seats.
What if I get eliminated?
(Feeling nervous)
(Their performance will be revealed shortly.)
(Today is an Idol Special.)
(These trainees on behalf of their agencies...)
(will put on a fierce competition.)
(However, the criticisms will flood in.)
(Wounded)
I will give you an A-plus.
(Which trainee will be able to make the debut?)
(Player)
All right. We will begin the grade evaluation now.
The first trainee to perform...
is Hwang Yoon Seok from H2 Media.
Please come on out if you're ready.
"H2 Media"? What's that?
That's his agency. It's his agency.
(Will there be a trainee who will captivate their hearts?)
Hold on.
(What?)
(Everyone's eyes are on him.)
- That's Hwan Hee. - What?
- That's Hwan Hee. - It's Hwan Hee.
Hello, I'm a trainee from H2 Media.
- My name is Hwang Yoon Seok. - That's why...
My gosh.
(Goodness)
Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok, what will you sing for us today?
I've been his fan for a long time.
It's Hwan Hee from Fly to the Sky.
I prepared to sing his song.
- You'll sing Hwan Hee's song? - Yes.
- Yes. - Let's listen to it.
Please play the music.
("Even Though My Heart Hurts" by Hwang Yoon Seok)
How can we sing after him if he sings like that?
- What's the name of the song? - Hey, switch seats with me.
(This is nice.)
(Trying to control his thoughts)
(Exploding with emotions)
That was nice.
(Choking up)
- He's going to win. - All right.
I'm with SM Entertainment.
And Fly to the Sky was with SM Entertainment too.
That's why I know them well.
I know that they are great dancers too?
You know, people must have a sense of rhythm.
We'll play a song randomly.
We'll check your sense of rhythm.
All right. Play the song number seven.
- There's song number seven? - Yes.
(His eyes change.)
(Feeling the rhythm first)
I'm not that good of a dancer.
(Impressed)
(Moving back and forth)
(Spinning)
(Pause)
(He wins over their hearts.)
I'm glad that you got to dance.
- He prepared that. - That was nice.
All right. Let's hear from the trainers now.
What did you think about Trainee Hwang's performance?
- Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok. - Yes.
You're not here to impersonate singers.
I see.
No one can imitate...
Hwan Hee's way of singing or his vocalization.
People shouldn't know you as someone who sounds like him.
People must recognize you for who you are.
- Right. - That's what I think.
But he looks just like Hwan Hee.
I tried to style my hair like his too.
I will give you an F.
(No way.)
(F?)
I get that you may resemble Hwan Hee.
But as for your talent...
F?
Well, even if you do a good job,
you won't be more than Hwan Hee's parasite.
(You won't be more than Hwan Hee's parasite.)
In a nutshell, people will despise you.
I'll give you an F.
- A lot of trainers gave you an F. - Really?
Given your talent,
I think you can be a dancer at Miliore in Dongdaemun.
With that in mind, I'll give you a D.
Thank you.
I'm a rapper.
I couldn't hear the lyrics clearly.
- I'll give you an F. - Okay.
F. All right. To combine the scores for Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok,
your overall grade is F.
(Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok gets an F.)
Go to your section.
Thank you.
(Feeling bitter)
You were so good.
I thought you were going to win.
I think they are too cold-hearted.
Well, the first performance was quite disappointing.
I hope that you can enjoy...
- the next performance. - I thought it was good.
We'll have an individual trainee next.
Trainee Kwak Ji Won, please come on out.
Who is that?
I think he's really an individual trainee.
Who is that? Is that Nam Chang Hee?
Trainee Kwak Ji Won, looking at your experiences,
you worked as a vocal coach.
You wrote on your profile that you're aiming for the main vocalist.
What's the song you'll sing for us?
(The song he prepared is...)
I prepared to sing Kim Yeon Woo's "Is It Still Beautiful".
That's a great song.
It's quite a bold move to choose to sing one of the trainers' songs.
- It's like committing suicide. - Right.
I assume that he must be pretty confident.
- Right. - I can't wait.
Okay. Let's watch his performance.
Play the music.
He sang the song really well.
This is a hard song.
("Is It Still Beautiful" by Kwak Ji Won)
You know what?
(What?)
(When I wake up early in the morning by myself)
(I realize)
(That you're not next to me)
When I realize that
(Fancy singing skill)
(Trying to hold back the laughter)
(What's that?)
(His eyes moisten with tears.)
Have you
(Changed?)
Have you changed?
Darn it.
(I'm crying, but I don't know why)
(He's too focused on the song.)
(He's also too focused on the song.)
(I have changed)
(I don't laugh as much as before)
(And I look more haggard)
(Coughing)
Than the time I was with you
(Exhaling)
That's cheating.
That was cheating.
First of all, Trainer Kim Yeon Woo,
he sang one of your songs.
- Yes. - Tell us what you think.
Actually, singing my song...
must have given him a lot of pressure.
Thank you for singing my song to the end.
Trainee Kwak Ji Won,
if this is how you're going to sing...
if this is how you're going to sing,
why would you be a trainee?
You're already a professional.
You're already a professional singer.
You can release an album now.
(Chuckling)
Recently no one has touched my heart like you did.
I'll give you an A.
Thank you.
Well, everyone says that you're a great singer.
I'm not going to deny that you are a good singer,
but personally,
I must check if you have the right posture to be an idol star.
Your feet are slightly turned out.
You look like an idol star.
I'll give you an A.
Everything was perfect. I'll give you an A.
I'm more curious about your future performances.
Trainee Kwak Ji Won with a bright future,
your overall grade is an A.
Go to your seat.
I bet everyone will agree that the guy from H2 Media was better.
Why did he get an A?
(Will I become the lead vocalist?)
All right. This trainee is from Disney.
I can't wait to find out who the next trainee is.
Disney?
(That's his agency?)
Disney?
(He's the key trainee at Disney.)
(Mickey Kwang Soo from Disney enters.)
What was that?
You should at least listen to my song.
- Are you sure you can do it? - Yes.
I will prove myself to you with my singing.
Okay. Let's listen to your song.
(Do a good job.)
("Bomber: Swan of Death" by Yeonnam Gangsta)
Scream, everyone!
Hey.
(A mysterious helper shows up.)
(Why do they look cool?)
(Dancing)
(Looking bored)
(Furiously rapping)
(Is National Producer Jang fully satisfied?)
(I'm getting drunk on my rap.)
(Did National Producer Jang go up to the stage to compliment him?)
That startled me.
(I knew it.)
(Goodbye)
I told you that you must put your life on the line...
for this competition.
He really died.
The number of bullets left in this pistol...
depends on how good your performances are.
- Is this "Silmido"? - Understood?
- Yes! - Yes!
All right. Next up is...
Trainee Jung Hyuk from S Entertainment.
Come on out.
(Jung Hyuk, S Entertainment)
Look at his walk.
He looks cool.
Look how handsome he is.
Trainee Jung Hyuk, you wrote you wanted to be the main vocalist.
- I want to be the main vocalist. - I bet.
- Copy after me. - Okay.
(Scatting)
(What's that?)
(Scatting)
(Sing the high notes smoothly.)
(Sounding rough)
(Sing it just like this, Jung Hyuk.)
(Scatting with unintelligible words)
- You're good. - I didn't expect that.
Great. Well done.
What's the song you'll sing for us?
- Today, I prepared to sing... - Go on.
"Boy with Luv" by BTS, the idol group that I respect.
- I mean, you're tall. - Yes.
Why did you choose that song?
- Is there any boyish side of you? - Darn it.
(Giggling)
(He's serious.)
Actually, I easily get scared.
And I'm not as brave, so I wanted to be braver.
Okay, I see.
- You prepared to sing... - Yes.
"Boy with Luv".
- We'll watch your performance. - Okay.
("Boy with Luv" by Jung Hyuk)
Here he goes.
I think he prepared a lot.
(Hyuk is going to do this?)
(Looking playful)
(I should just shoot him.)
(Insincere reaction)
He's good.
You're my everything
(Dancing awkwardly)
(He's trying his best although his dance looks awkward.)
(Toddling forward)
(Why do I feel embarrassed?)
(He reaches the climax which was a hard journey.)
(The cameraman comes up to the stage.)
(Excuse me?)
(I want to record every angle of you in the camera.)
(The camera breaks into pieces.)
(He's really shocked.)
(Looking at the camera sorrowfully)
(But his performance continues.)
(You're going to glue them together?)
(- I must save my camera. - I must save my performance.)
(It's not over until it is.)
(Hyuk, stop it, please.)
(I gave it my all.)
Hey, the camera broke.
I didn't see it coming.
Let's listen to the evaluations from our trainers.
How should I put it?
I'll be honest. You're not good.
But at the same time, you're not bad either.
Your performance was just in the middle.
And as for your looks,
they are okay.
(You're going to...)
(talk about the looks?)
I will give you a C which is the average grade.
I mentioned earlier that I'd be looking at your outfit.
I don't think you look good in that outfit.
But he's a model.
You're just average,
so I'll give you an A.
(A for an average guy)
A?
Trainee Jung Hyuk from S Entertainment...
gets a C for the overall grade.
- Thank you. - Okay.
- Thank you. - Sure.
(Good job, Hyuk.)
Next trainee is from SM C and C.
Trainee Lee Su Geun.
(Anticipating)
SM Entertainment.
Come on out if you're ready.
(His entrance is unusual as he's from a big agency.)
Hello.
(Impressed)
I knew it. He does everything well.
I'm Lee Su Geun from SM C and C.
It says on your profile...
that you participated in Riverside Singing Competition.
Yes. It was 1996.
Did you prepare the video?
Not really.
Really? You didn't have it ready?
- The video? - Yes.
Well... Please watch.
(Ta-da!)
(They are Dongdaemun Namdaemun.)
Dongdaemun Namdaemun?
Please watch.
(My goodness.)
Why is your team name Dongdaemun Namdaemun?
It's literally what it says. I live near Dongdaemun.
(The unexpected attack of a sweet voice)
And he lives near Namdaemun.
- They're Dongdaemun Namdaemun. - What's wrong with his voice?
(His sweet voice...)
(is now a distant memory.)
(22-year-old Su Geun)
(He's now 45 years old.)
(Oh, my youth.)
(Dancing Su Geun for the ending)
So you entered the contest in 1996.
- It's been more than 20 years. - That's right.
And you haven't made your debut yet?
Don't you think you should quit now?
(Soo Dragon's sharp remark)
It's been a long time, but I couldn't hide my talent.
So I decided to come here for the audition.
What's that thing on your chin? Is it a beard?
It's genetic in my family.
(He loves the joke.)
It's the Lees of Jeonju.
My father is okay with me becoming a singer,
but he told me not to shave my beard.
Trainee Lee Su Geun, what will you show us?
It's a new genre of song that hasn't been in Korea.
It's called Balla Dance.
- Balla Dance? - Yes.
What is it?
It's basically a ballad song.
But with my uncontrollable energy for dance,
I will dance to a ballad song.
It's called Balla Dance that I try for the first time in the country.
Wow, I'm excited.
(Excited)
I didn't rehearse it at all.
- You didn't? - This is my first try.
(He seems confident for no reason.)
We will watch carefully. Music please.
("You Reflected in Smile" by Shin Seung Hun)
(Dancing lightly)
What's that?
(You're not more beautiful than roses)
(Jumping)
(Fascinated)
(You're not brighter than stars in the sky)
(Shouting)
(Chuckling)
But you're warmer than them
Together.
(Adorable)
(He's cute.)
(They are losing 10 dollars watching his cute performance.)
(He sings live with a stable voice despite intense dance moves.)
(Wiping the floor)
(A performer in his 50s)
(He's losing another 10 dollars.)
(You give an unchanging smile)
(I don't want to cry, I want to smile again)
(Looking at you reflected in smile)
He's the best.
He's still got it.
(For his 23-year-old dream of becoming an idol artist,)
(he put everything he has into the performance.)
(Heart attack)
It was Balla Dance.
That was amazing.
(Trainee Lee Su Geun showed his ability with the performance.)
(What would the judges say?)
I could tell Trainee Lee Su Geun...
- worked hard for this. - Right.
I also liked his genre-busting attempt.
But he didn't even master the basics.
(But he didn't even master the basics.)
- Thank you. - The basics of music.
The rhythm was off.
And his dance moves were so lame.
I think you prepared a lot for this, but it was just lame.
- So I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
I watched your performance carefully and enjoyed it.
You pioneered a new genre called Balla Dance.
There is a reason why people don't do it.
- I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
- I'll give you a B. - Thank you.
If you get trained for another 10 years,
you will become a great singer.
I want to become like you, Trainer Kim Soo Yong.
I want to be a great singer like you.
I'll give you a B.
B? Okay.
- I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
Thank you.
(Trainee Lee Su Geun got A.)
That was good.
All right. Next up is...
I'm very excited to meet him.
To become an idol artist,
he gave up his career as an athlete.
Trainee Kim Dong Hyun from Bonboo Ent.
- What's Bonboo Ent? - Please come on out.
(Coming out with big strides)
(Bursting into laughter)
(Singing the national anthem...)
(in their minds)
What's that? Is he wearing a wig?
(He's all dressed up.)
(Sunglasses and a leather vest)
What is he doing?
Why does he look like a man of old times?
Introduce yourself.
I'm Kim Dong Hyun from Bonboo Ent.
Is he wearing a shirt or not?
Excuse me, but what year were you born in?
(Embarrassed)
(Dong Hyun...)
- I was born in 1981. - Really?
Yes. I'm 39 years old.
Isn't it that you went to college in 1981?
- I'm only 39. - My gosh.
Anyway, Trainee Kim Dong Hyun is a UFC fighter...
who dreams of becoming an idol artist.
What kind of performance did you prepare?
Rain is an artist whom I respect.
(Rain is an artist whom I respect.)
It's his song, "Love Song".
- "Love Song"? - Yes.
Let's watch it then.
If it doesn't show the lyrics like a karaoke room, I can't sing.
I'm in trouble.
I don't know when to start.
(Amazed)
Don't make me laugh.
("Love Song" by Rain)
- Good luck. - It starts with the first verse?
My gosh.
(They all have high expectations.)
Well...
Today...
Now...
(Am I dreaming?)
What do I do?
(Giggling)
- What is he doing? - Don't cry.
(They all burst into uncontrolled laughter.)
What's wrong with him?
He's such a coward.
(Shy)
- What is he doing? - Don't cry.
Don't cry and just sing.
(Don't cry and just sing.)
(Just like I used to)
(I can't hold your hands)
(I like you so much)
(He's really happy today.)
(Murmuring)
My heart
Gosh. Stay focused.
(Your hands are pushing me away)
(What should I do?)
What should he do?
(What should I do?)
This isn't right.
Today
(Today, the breath of yours is gone)
(I still love you)
(What should I do?)
(They root for him with all their hearts.)
I didn't dance. When should I dance?
- Thank you. - Okay.
(The song is over.)
This is...
(Am I dreaming?)
Gosh, it was...
Gosh, it was so touching.
I'm in the mood to cry.
All the trainees gave you a big hand.
This is a competition.
But you made us into one.
- I prepared a lot. - I see.
I'll give you one minute...
to talk to National Producers.
You can promote yourself in the given time.
- Okay. - It's PR time.
I worked hard to prepare my dance moves.
I'm sad that I couldn't show it to you.
It's not like I'm not prepared.
I want to prove it by showing my dance moves.
(Actually, Trainee Kim Dong Hyun...)
(worked really hard for his performance.)
(He tries really hard.)
(He even lip-syncs to the song.)
This is it.
(Okay!)
(He dances passionately unaccompanied.)
(Dancing stiffly)
(Please, Dong Hyun.)
(I can't hold your hands...)
He must be out of his mind.
(My way)
Are you possessed by something?
(Undaunted)
The song...
He's possessed by an evil spirit.
(He's possessed by an evil spirit.)
What should I do
(It's been more than 1 minute.)
It's over.
This is what I prepared.
I didn't sing pretty well.
The best part of "Love Song"...
is how you show your abs and do that wave dance.
(This is what Rain does.)
(Wave dance)
This can't move because of the tape.
(Struggling)
What are you doing?
- I just want to show my abs. - He's trying to show his abs.
I don't feel happy about this.
I'll give you an F.
I don't know. What should we do with this?
- What should I do? - What should we do?
But he tried so hard to show what he got.
That moved me.
I'll give you a score for that.
- I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
(I'll give you an A.)
- Goodness. - Thank you. I'll work harder.
How about you, BewhY?
Are you interested in becoming a rapper?
- A rapper? - Yes.
Can you rap for us?
I used to rap Jinusean's songs.
Could you rap for us?
All right. I'll rap then.
Did he drive his bus here or what?
(Rapping)
(For your whole life,)
(you try to do everything your way)
(Babbling)
(Rapping)
(I hope you can take me as your boyfriend)
(It's frustrating)
(They think Dong Hyun's cute.)
Thank you for that. It was really great.
I'll give you an A for making us laugh.
Thank you.
In Player 101,
we are not looking for those who are perfect.
We look for people with potential.
- I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
(Trainee Dong Hyun is great.)
Many people here got an A.
Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok, you're the only one who got an F.
- Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok. - Yes.
Learn from this man.
Haven't you learned anything?
These people are so passionate, and they prepared it so well.
Is there anything you learned from those passionate ones?
What's the criteria for an A?
Can't you tell?
He's trying to be a singer with that disgraceful thought.
He wouldn't even answer me.
He's from HB Entertainment.
Trainee Lee Yi Kyung.
- It's Yi Kyung's turn. - We're excited about him.
- He's from HB Entertainment. - Please step out.
- Let's see his performance. - Let's go!
(Trainee Lee Yi Kyung looks quite good-looking.)
He's cool.
Hello. I'm from HB Entertainment.
I'm Trainee Lee Yi Kyung.
Well, hello.
It says on your profile that...
"My idealistic partner is you."
- That's right. It's you. - Do you like me?
- Do you like me? - Yes.
Could you give us...
an improvised rap on how you feel now?
Could you express how you feel with your rap?
- Of course. - Show me.
- I can do it. - Okay.
I didn't know about it until this morning
(He starts rapping without hesitation.)
I didn't know that I would be standing here
You all are standing in front of me
BewhY, Shindong, Jang Dong Min,
Kim Yeon Woo and Kim Soo Yong We are here together
I am deeply moved
(Yi Kyung is overwhelmed.)
I am deeply moved
(He can't stand it.)
(Embarrassed)
That was so lousy.
- What's with "deeply moved"? - "Deeply moved".
(He feels overwhelmed.)
Okay, great. What did you prepare for today's performance?
I prepared for Taemin's song. He's one of SHINee members.
I prepared to perform "Move".
(Did he?)
This is a very difficult song.
Taemin's from my entertainment agency too.
(Everyone in Korea was addicted to dance moves of "Move".)
(He's totally sexy there.)
- Should we start? - Yes.
(Can Yi Kyung impress the judges?)
All right. Let's watch Yi Kyung's performance now.
Please play the music.
- Let's go. - Go, Yi Kyung.
(Let's go, Yi Kyung.)
That's cheating.
- What's that? - That's cheating.
That's cheating.
(The production crew prepared a small gift for Yi Kyung.)
(They prepared to get sexy.)
(He hasn't seen the dancers yet.)
(When your well-groomed hair gets distracted,)
(it looks more beautiful Let it be that way)
(You just saw me?)
(He's focusing again.)
(There's a move under the dim lights)
(Elegant touch Furtive eyes)
(Your move shines through a transparent window)
(Everyone's into this song now.)
(For the moment, I forget everything)
(Singing)
(Perfect group dance)
My goodness.
He's good.
(There's a move under the dim lights)
(Elegant touch Sorrowful touch)
(Trainee Lee Yi Kyung made a mistake with the lyrics.)
(He's totally lost.)
Let's sing together.
(The performance ended in a twinkling.)
(Sad)
Okay.
All right. We can tell that you prepared a lot for this.
National Producers are furious.
Oh, okay.
[VIU Ver] tvN E03 'Player' "Player 101" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
In fact,
I came to Seoul from Busan this morning...
while filming for some other shows.
For this performance,
I got my armpits waxed at 2am in a 24-hour waxing shop.
I did it for this performance alone.
(Heartbreaking)
I don't know why I got them waxed. I regret getting them waxed,
but I'm quite happy that I could show how passionate I am about it.
I'll work hard as a trainee who's enthusiastic about everything.
Thank you.
All right.
We think highly of your passion and effort.
Let's hear what these trainers have to say about his performance.
You just said you went to get your armpits waxed.
You are a trainee. Don't you think you should have done it by yourself?
You can't afford to go to a waxing shop.
That was way too arrogant. I'll give you a C.
Thank you.
Those dancers at the back...
Are you two trainees too?
- Yes. - Yes.
Really?
I'll give an A for both of you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Trainee Lee Yi Kyung, you forgot some of your dance moves.
- I'll give you a D. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Let's shake hands.
- We got an A. - We got an A.
(In a few minutes)
(National Producers will pick those trainees...)
(who will get to debut among Player 101 trainees.)
(Will they debut as soon as they join the debut group?)
(The trainee gets angry at the reporter.)
(These idol singers fight in a public place.)
(There they continue with their vocal class.)
(What kind of vocal lesson would they get from Korea's top singers?)
(What is this?)
(This is their first official show after debuting.)
(It will all be revealed shortly.)
(Embarrassed)
We're left with a few more performances.
He's from A9 Entertainment.
Let's watch Trainee Lee Yong Jin's performance.
(Excited)
(Is he dressed up in a suit and shoes?)
(Who is he?)
Are you dressed up as Song Kang Ho from "The Face Reader"?
No. I dressed up as Korea's legendary singer,
Na Hoon A.
I love and respect him.
I follow after him all the time.
I copy his actions.
It says here that his charming point is his sexiness.
How sexy are you?
Please give me five minutes.
(They try not to laugh.)
I'll show you.
We'll give you time.
I was in a cold place.
- You were? - Give me a few more minutes.
It's really hot outside. Do you want to go out and come back?
No, I'm good.
As far as I know,
you got married recently.
Right. I got married in April.
You're an idol singer, but you are married.
I think your girl fans must be heartbroken.
I don't think marriage...
matters that much for my career as an idol singer.
You think so?
Whom are you smiling at?
I just love Na Hoon A so much.
All right. What song did you pick to perform?
I'm a vocalist who mostly sings with high pitched notes.
This was a huge hit recently.
I prepared for "We All Lie" from "Sky Castle".
Really? Okay.
We'll be looking forward to this.
Please play the music.
("We All Lie" by Ha Jin)
We all lie
(Laughing)
(Tell you the truths)
(Laughing)
(Sometimes we laugh)
(And easily lie)
(Alright it's a faker)
(He sings the high notes.)
(Shout it out)
(What you want for the world)
He's good.
(Money, honor, beauty)
(Everything you want)
(Play with a mask to hide the truth)
(People cheat each other right)
(Sir, are you watching?)
All right.
Yong Jin, do you think...
things didn't work out the way you wanted them to?
No, it turned out better than it did during practice.
(Nodding)
What were you saying?
"We all lie."
- Really? - Yes.
Kim Yeon Woo is the one in charge of vocal evaluation.
Could you tell us what you think?
(What is his evaluation?)
The way he sang was similar...
to Kim Kyung Ho's way of shouting.
And while you were performing,
you showed great confidence in yourself.
I really couldn't bear to watch that.
(He's upset.)
Do you have any other talents?
Yes, it's related to BewhY.
I really like his music.
- I see. - Let's hear it.
Okay.
(He acts frivolously.)
(Laughing)
(Yesterday)
(It's when you were)
(Just a young girl)
(I was full of excuses)
(I was tortured by the darkness every day)
(He's so bold.)
- All right. - BewhY, what do you say?
Can we see the original?
- What is the original music? - The original?
Hold on. What was it again?
- "Let's go back." - Right.
(Let's go back)
(To yesterday)
(It's when you were just a young girl)
(I was)
(A liar)
That was good.
Thank you.
All right. He showed us quite a bit of things.
What do you think about him,
Yeon Woo?
Your beautiful voice gave me goosebumps.
Thank you.
I'll give you a B.
(He's sulky.)
That's good.
To be honest, I couldn't hear a single word you said.
But nevertheless, I'll give you an A.
Thank you.
Your final score is B.
- Go in. - Good work.
Thank you.
All right, then.
Next up is Lee Jin Ho from A9.
- Come on out. - He's from the same agency.
- He's the favorite. - I know.
I hope he's good.
(His outfit is a bit out of this world.)
Hello, I'm Lee Jin Ho of A9.
Is that so?
Excuse me.
Who are you dressed up as?
I'm not necessarily dressed up.
I run a healthcare center.
This is his everyday outfit.
- A healthcare center? - Yes.
I have aronia and other stuff too.
- Really? - Yes.
(Laughing)
(He wore it backwards, and it looks like a one-man fountain.)
Do you sell them for cheap?
- Sorry? - Do you sell them for cheap?
All right, then. It says that your role models are...
Ji Sang Yeol and Park Myung Soo.
- Is that true? - Yes.
We have Kim Soo Yong with us too.
(He anticipates his answer.)
I've never considered him.
Really?
Let's see what you have prepared.
I prepared a song that will give hope to the weak.
- Really? - Yes.
This song will give them hope.
Play the music, please.
(What kind of song...)
(will give them hope?)
("Brave Police J-Decker")
(What is this?)
(He tries to think of something sad.)
(Stamping)
x
(He gives his fist too.)
(His performance wakes up the child in them.)
(Due to the intense dance routine, he's out of breath.)
All right, let's hear what they have to say.
All right.
The fact that you chose this beat...
makes you unique.
I enjoy medium tempo.
- Really? - Yes.
Then with that tempo, would you like...
to rap?
- Rap? Yes, I can do that. - Yes.
I've written my own...
rap lyrics.
- Okay, let's hear it. - While...
running the healthcare center,
I've written down some lyrics.
- I'll use that. - That's great.
(I feed the dogs and cows)
(I make food for grandmas)
(I tend to the sesame seeds)
(If it rains, I pick up the chilis)
(I go to bed when the sun sets)
(I wake up at 6am)
(I feed the dogs and cows)
(I make food for grandmas)
(I tend to the sesame seeds)
(If it rains, I pick up the chilis)
(I go to bed when the sun sets)
(He repeats the same thing every day.)
All right, that's enough. Thank you.
There aren't many...
who are confident about such little lyrics.
So...
I'll give you an A.
He may look...
quite intimidating,
but I could see the little girl in you.
I think you'll have many fan girls.
- I'll give you an A. - Thank you.
In hopes that your center will succeed,
I'll give you a D.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
(His performance gave everyone hope.)
You can go back in.
Now, we have the last trainee.
He's Hwang Je Seong from Sidus HQ.
He's a favorite too.
I'm looking forward to him.
(Hwang Je Seong comes out amidst everyone's excitement.)
My name is Hwang Je Seong. It's nice to meet you.
(BewhY notices something.)
He's from a very wealthy family.
His dad made this show.
He's the trendiest boy I've seen.
What kind of fashion is that?
There's a celebrity who's my role model.
I'm paying homage to him.
- Who is he? - He's sitting...
right in front of me.
- Is it me? - Yes.
I'm paying homage to your fashion sense.
(He doesn't know what to say.)
What have you prepared?
I'll be rapping.
Rapping?
Why do you think about BewhY?
I have great respect for him.
I think he's the best in this country.
All right.
- No one can imitate him. - Okay.
- Great. Are you ready? - Good luck.
- Good luck. - Please play the music.
Good luck, Je Seong.
(They have high hopes for him.)
("Forever" by BewhY)
Hello, universe.
It's the king.
(Whistling)
(Wherever you are,)
(There's rain)
(It's raining forever)
(Sighing)
(Is it really raining?)
Come on! What's that?
(Laughing)
That's awesome!
What's that?
(The staff shows them their power.)
(Pouring)
(They don't know what to say.)
(Everyone is experiencing a flood.)
(I had nothing back then)
(It's raining forever)
(Yes, it is.)
(They can't hear his voice.)
When is he going to stop?
(His rap continues.)
(Singing)
What you have
It's natural to know the almighty
that created me is omnipotent
(He is the king of rap.)
I won't focus on negative energy
in the place that's full of beauty
(He's rapping in the center of an artificial waterfall.)
I only dream about what I wish
(Hwang Gucci)
That was awesome.
- Is the staff allowed to help? - That was nice.
It wasn't a leak.
That was amazing.
All right.
That was BewhY's music.
- BewhY. - Yes?
- How was it? - Well...
From fashion and rap...
to his performance,
no one has ever moved me this much before...
after doing a cover of my song.
Despite the never-ending pouring of rain,
you continued to rap.
That was it was so nice for me.
So...
I'll give you an A plus.
No way.
- That was the first A plus. - I didn't know A plus existed.
All right. When you raised your arm,
I saw that your armpits were very hairy
I'm sorry.
I don't think you're ready to become a trainee.
I'll give you a Z.
All right.
You may go back in.
You have all finished...
your grade evaluations.
Good work, everyone.
All right, then. We have gathered...
the National Producers' mobile votes.
We will now announce the debuting group.
- Immediately? - First...
We'll be debuting right away?
I will now say the names of those...
who will be debuting.
(They're nervous.)
It was a touching performance.
(Trainee Lee Su Geun of SM C and C.)
Trainee Lee Su Geun of SM C and C.
- Wow! - You did it!
(It's the best day of his life.)
- All right. - Congratulations.
I think this person...
brought us all together.
It's Trainee Kim Dong Hyun of Bonboo Ent.
Thank you!
(He does the wave again.)
Trainee Lee Yong Jin.
(The fake Na Hoon A also successfully debuts.)
Congratulations. Trainee Jung Hyuk.
Trainee Lee Yi Kyung.
(He dances dirtily.)
- My gosh. - Congratulations.
Trainee Lee Jin Ho.
(Even the healthcare center owner passes.)
Congratulations.
Now, there is only one ticket left...
in the debuting group.
Who could it be?
All of you showed such incredible performances.
But only one of you will have the opportunity to debut.
Coincidentally, both of them are from the Hwang family.
(Hwang Je Seong)
Hwang Yoon Seok and Hwang Je Seong.
Hwang Yoon Seok of H2 Media.
- Yes? - Could it be him?
Or could it be Hwang Je Seong of Sidus HQ?
One of them will debut...
while the other will continue to go down...
the never-ending path of a trainee.
Trainee Hwang Yoon Seok.
Whom do you hope it'll be?
(It's too nerve-racking for him.)
I can no longer be a trainee. I've been waiting for 20 years.
I think it'll be me.
Is that so? Let's hope it is.
The last...
(Drum rolls)
debuting member is...
Hwang...
(Which Hwang family member will it be?)
Je Seong!
(Hwang Gucci wins.)
- You did it! - Congratulations!
I thought I had failed.
Now, the seven trainees...
will debut.
Please come up to the stage.
We'll be debuting!
- We will? - Does this make any sense?
(The 7 of them will be debuting.)
Thank you.
Good things do happen.
- You're very close. - Good job.
Before debuting,
you need to have a group name...
like, for example, Super Junior.
I know you guys just became a group,
but could you come up with a team name?
Think of a nice one.
I liked what Yi Kyung mentioned before.
I think Deeply Moved is nice.
- Right? - That sounds good.
- How about Soo Yong... - Yes?
pick one among the choices?
Hoping that they will do better...
(Vigor Boys)
I think Vigor Boys is good.
I see.
You need vigor to do well.
- Right. - You are right.
- Yes. - You're right.
Vigor is a must for all idols.
What do you think?
Who is the oldest here?
- The healthcare center owner. - Yes.
I think Vigor Boys is the best.
- Really? - Yes.
The Vigor Boys will be debuting soon.
You must give thanks...
to the National Producers.
1, 2, 3.
- National Producers, - National Producers,
- thank you! - thank you!
Will the seven debuting members...
follow me?
- Thank you. - Thank you.
(CEO Jang and the Vigor Boys go backstage.)
- What do we do now? - Let's see.
- The others did so well too. - They did.
But our performances weren't disappointing. We did best.
Now, you need to go through that door.
- Is it an accommodation? - I think so.
- Let's go. - We are debuting, right?
- Please go inside. - Okay.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
They're finally here.
Thank you for waiting.
What are they doing here?
They're finally here.
Thank you for waiting.
We will start as soon as everyone gets settled in.
Please wait a while longer.
Could the members sit down, please?
We will start once they sit down.
Now, we will start the press conference...
regarding the Vigor Boys from Player 101 Global Idols.
I'm Announcer Choi Sung Min of tvN.
Once again, I'd like to thank the reporters...
for coming to the press conference in spite of your busy schedules.
We would like to congratulate the debuting...
of a global idol group called the Vigor Boys.
We will have a Q and A period with the reporters.
One thing I'd like to tell you is...
that this press conference will be a bit special.
What?
(The emcee steps down all of a sudden.)
- What? - What?
(The press conference has some forbidden words.)
(The reporters cause a commotion after seeing the words.)
(They're saying "cause a commotion" out loud.)
(Don't do that.)
Silence, please.
Let us speak with the members...
of the Vigor Boys.
If you have a question, raise your hand...
and tell us where you're from and your name.
First, we'll ask questions to the group as a whole.
Does anyone have any questions? Yes?
- All right. - She's a real reporter.
She's a real reporter. She's Go Hong Joo.
- I'm Go Hong Joo from eNEWS24. - She is.
She's real.
How do you feel...
about being chosen as the final debuting members?
This is for the entire group, so we'll start off...
- with Lee Yong Jin. - Okay.
We'll move down the line.
As you have seen through the auditioning process,
the members were chosen through fair evaluations.
I am the star for tonight.
All right, next.
I think luck played a big part.
My results weren't that great to begin with.
Nevertheless, I'm so honored to be here.
We hope you show us a lot of love.
I love you. We're the Vigor Boys!
I couldn't show much during my audition.
But the judges saw my potential...
The judges have noticed the potential in me.
I realized once again that the judges are experienced.
(Kim Dong Hyun)
Thank you.
I've been waiting for this moment.
Wasted will always stay ambitious,
so please show us a lot of love.
And my name is Lee Yi Kyung.
(Lee Yi Kyung)
(Why did the water shoot out of the table?)
(He bursts out laughing.)
- Goodness. - What did I do wrong?
What did I do wrong?
- Did he say something? - What did I do wrong?
- Maybe he said something. - Why?
What was it? What did I do wrong?
- Rumbling. - Say your name.
- Rumbling. - Rumbling.
What's going on?
Lee Yi Kyung.
(There is no mercy.)
Rumbling.
- Is it because of the name? - No.
(Thinking hard)
Hwang Je Seong.
(He brought it on himself.)
(He's anxious.)
Thank you.
(Let's find out...)
(what they are not allowed to say.)
(The name of the members, No, I don't know, So, I)
Let's hear the next member talk.
Okay.
We can't see you, Su Geun.
Please stand up and talk.
(He's the second shortest.)
Why are they taking pictures now?
(Excuse me, cameraman.)
Goodness.
(He's still tiny.)
- Okay. - Are you tiptoeing?
(Tiptoe?)
Tiptoeing.
(Yes.)
It took me...
almost 23 years to stand here.
I participated in a song festival too.
Actually, I'd like to work as a solo artist.
(I'd like to work as a solo artist.)
(Faltering)
What was it?
(He tries to calm down.)
- What is it? - What is going on?
What's wrong?
I'll do my best with the members.
- What did he say? - My name is Lee Su Geun.
(My name is Lee Su Geun.)
- The name. - "Solo"?
(Run away.)
- It can't be "tiptoe". - "I'll do my best"?
Let's move on to the next member.
What is it? What could it be?
(Careful)
First of all...
(Lee Su Geun)
Well... I...
He said, "I".
Is it because he talked in the first person?
For the sake of those who couldn't...
make it this far,
Wasted will become the best group...
that takes over the world.
- The next member. - What is it?
It is still hard to believe...
that we have been voted and are sitting here.
But the supplement store I am running...
will shut down for a while, so I could focus.
- Your name is... - My name is...
(Say it so we can check.)
Lee Jin Ho.
Let's take the next question.
I am reporter Kim Young Joon from No Answer Star News.
Which position would you like to take in this team?
The supplement store owner?
As I have made it so far with just my looks,
I'd like to hone my skills...
and my b-boying...
(His halo moved.)
(I did not see that.)
Okay. Which position would you like to take, Dong Hyun?
- Dolmen? - I am...
(He announces the shocking truth.)
I'm a dancer.
(It's hard to believe.)
I can tell you are.
- So you'd like to become a dancer. - Yes.
- What about you, Je Seong? - As I said earlier...
(Oh, gosh.)
(Glancing)
I am...
going to be a charismatic rapper.
Can you show us how you rap?
(Worried)
(A ghost is here)
(He adds beats himself.)
(Look at those kids)
(They are here to see)
(My dance)
(I enjoy the stage)
(I know what they want)
(Dancing machine)
(There's one below me)
(It's you)
Thank you.
All right. Next question.
I am reporter Kim Ji Hyun from TV Daily.
It's good to see you.
Why do you think you have been voted...
by the national producers?
Let's start with Yong Jin.
First of all, we all have different charms and colors.
That's why we can target more than a limited group...
Why did that shoot for so long?
(You mentioned the forbidden words twice, so it was twice as long.)
Is there a firefighter inside here?
Is a firefighter shooting water at us?
Would you like to answer, Dong Hyun?
(Kim Dong Hyun)
Well, it must be something that they couldn't see before.
Like my build.
I can also show martial arts.
And I could also adapt that to my dance moves.
That's why...
(It hit his neck.)
(He puts it back on for him.)
So...
Don't say that.
I'll do my best.
Okay. Su Geun?
I'll interpret for you.
So even if I make a mistake, shoot water at him, not me.
I'll interpret what he says.
- I'll interpret what he says. - Okay.
(Hello.)
Hello, I am Lee Su Geun.
(He interpreted as he liked.)
(Satisfied)
Okay.
(Simultaneous interpretation for the viewers)
Don't get the wrong idea.
We are...
not just any ordinary guys.
Everyone, what do you add in your ramyeon?
Do you add an egg first?
Seasoning powder or noodles? Which one do you add first?
You fools.
(Speaks inaudible Chinese)
(Hwang Je Seong)
You should add water first.
How can you think to eat ramyeon without water?
(He doesn't care.)
All of us will start our activities.
From now...
I can't speak Korean.
We love you, "Entertainment Weekly".
(Laughing)
Thank you.
Next is Je Seong.
(Hwang Je Seong)
I am...
going to work.
In Korea.
With these guys.
So...
And...
I promise...
we'll become a group...
that takes over the world.
This is all.
Your answer has nothing to do with the question.
All right, then.
Next up is the bald guy.
What was the question again?
Why do you think you've been selected by the national producers.
(Lee Jin Ho)
You can see some of us here have valid reasons.
But the rest were selected as a joke.
(Hwang Je Seong)
Name them.
Like Dong Hyun...
(His plan succeeded.)
(Lee Yi Kyung)
(Lee Jin Ho)
- I'll do my best. - Thank you.
From now on, we'll start asking them individual questions.
Please raise your hand if you have a question.
- Yes. - Me.
I am reporter Yang Bae Cha from Extreme Insider.
You are my dancer.
I am reporter Yang Bae Cha.
Let me ask something to Dong Hyun.
I heard you're the cutest member of all.
(This is new to him.)
Why don't you act cute for your fans?
Act cute?
(Fretting)
If you would, please.
(Everyone's eyes are on him.)
(Countless cameras are waiting for him to act cute.)
(Please show us.)
(Kim Dong Hyun)
Your trademark.
(Cute)
(Next week)
(The game continues.)
(The players can't avoid the traps.)
(In trouble)
(The player can't function anymore.)
(And the Chinese member gives a shocking confession.)
(Shocked)
(The first training for the losers)
(A special vocal lesson by the amazing trainer)
(Singing)
(They keep making people laugh.)
(There comes the English teacher for the 2nd class.)
(World stars must go through this speed quiz.)
"Stairway to Heaven".
Okay!
(I am a...)
I am a...
(You can leave...)
(your performance fee there.)
(They choose to stay happy over their performance fees.)
(This is their first show.)
(The host shocks everyone as she makes an appearance.)
(A live show with Park So Hyun, a legendary radio host)
(See you next week.)