The strong singing competition will stop the summer heatwave.
The mysterious music show, King of Mask Singer.
Previously, he sang with his explosive voice...
and succeeded to defend his throne for the third time.
He's the 108th King of Mask Singer, Genie Will Beat the Masked King.
(Hello.)
(Seung Hee and Hyo Jung of OH MY GIRL)
(Jung Il Hoon of BTOB, Ahn Il Kwon)
And who will become the 109th King of Mask Singer...
with honorable voice?
The duet competition begins now.
(It begins now.)
(King of Mask Singer)
This is the first match of Round One.
Legendary diva.
A Diamond-like Voice,
Whitney Houston.
(A Diamond-like Voice, Whitney Houston)
I came from the US.
(The appearance of the legendary diva...)
(makes people go crazy.)
- "A diamond-like voice". - "A diamond-like voice".
I think she's an idol.
No, I don't think she's an idol.
Contending against her is this masked singer.
Don't touch it. I Will Protect the Throne, Bodyguard.
(I Will Protect the Throne, Bodyguard)
I will protect the throne.
(He looks imposing.)
(You are great.)
They are inseparable.
"The Bodyguard" and Whitney Houston.
He walks like...
Doesn't he walk like an athlete?
(According to their fate, they can't end up together.)
(The lovers turned rivals.)
(What will happen to these two?)
(Is it going to be the legendary diva Whitney Houston?)
(Or will it be Bodyguard who came to protect the throne?)
("Nobody" by Wonder Girls)
(They let the music take over their bodies.)
Who is she?
I don't know.
(It's exciting.)
(House Band)
(Listening attentively)
Is he a foreigner?
(Is he?)
Is he a martial artist?
(Nobody knows Bodyguard's identity.)
(Who is he?)
(The masked king dances to "Nobody" too.)
(Dancing)
(Be careful not to dislocate your shoulders.)
(Hello)
("Nobody" by Whitney Houston and Bodyguard, an exciting performance)
That's so cute. They waved like this.
(They make heart signs too.)
Their voices sound familiar, but I can't tell who they are.
The first match of Round One is now over.
Members of OH MY GIRL, let's hear what you thought.
Yes. First of all, when Whitney Houston...
came out to the stage,
it looked like she's comfortable performing on stage.
I see.
I think she's a bit old.
- A bit? - Yes.
How many years do you mean by that?
I think she could be 15 to 25 years older than me.
- Up to 25 years? - Yes.
- You think she could be in her 50s? - Yes.
I was surprised by the way she walked in her heels.
- It's hard to walk in heels... - She seemed natural.
- with pointed toes. - Right. It shows her experience?
Also, it's not easy to pull off glittering shoes like those.
- Her glittering shoes? - Yes.
(Is she really in her 50s?)
As for Bodyguard,
his pronunciation was very cute.
- It was cute? - Yes.
Gosh, she's trying so hard to be subtle.
But when he sang the chorus where it goes, "nobody",
his pronunciation was very clear.
- His pronunciation of "nobody"? - Yes.
He sounded very confident,
and it made me think that maybe he's from a different country.
(She's right.)
- Yes. - He could be.
So a celebrity from a different country?
(Is he from a different country?)
I think Whitney Houston is an actress.
A middle-aged actress.
Her voice sounded very alluring and sexy.
Il Hoon, the rapper of BTOB. How about you?
- Bodyguard was... - Bodyguard?
Why are you laughing? Do you find him funny?
His performance wasn't exactly good.
You're being very frank and straightforward.
There are actual bodyguards here who escort the masked singers,
and I thought maybe there was a mix-up or something.
No, there wasn't.
We don't make the actual bodyguards sing here.
Anyone can be on TV these days.
When he takes off his mask,
I can't say, "He is one of the bodyguards we have on the show!"
People wouldn't know him.
- Right. - I'm saying that...
he's someone that the viewers would know.
The idol singers seem to think that Whitney Houston is an actress,
and Bodyguard is someone from a different country.
Let's hear the opinions of the experts.
It will help you guess who they are.
Whitney Houston reminded me of...
Yoo Mi Ri, the singer from a long time ago.
- "The Notebook of Youth"? - That's right.
(Is Whitney Houston Yoo Mi Ri?)
She sounded a bit like Yoo Mi Ri.
But I remember Mi Ri to be shorter than that.
- But she's in heels. - You may be right.
She really reminded me of Mi Ri.
- It's stirring up the panelists. - You see,
She made her debut on "Campus Music Festival" in the mid-80s,
- and it was... - Yes, it was amazing.
Her debut was sensational.
- She really sounded like Mi Ri. - I see.
I think Bodyguard was...
surprised by his own performance thinking,
"Was I always this bad at singing?"
Honestly,
I think he was surprised by...
his poor singing skills.
- He seemed to be disconcerted. - Right.
My guess is that he's an athlete...
- who retired. - Really?
- A retired athlete? - Yes.
That's what I think.
- Someone just popped into my head. - Who?
You think you know who Bodyguard is? Who is it?
- I'll just say one of his initials. - Okay. You surprised me.
- J. - J?
Yes.
What nonsense is this?
- Seong Ju should know. - I mean...
Should I tell them who it is or not?
What's his next initial?
- J. - JJ?
- Yes. - What's the last one?
- O. - JJO?
Yes.
(Is Bodyguard an athlete whose initials are JJO?)
- You can just say his name. - What is this?
(Laughing)
- Seriously. - Isn't he Jin Jong Oh?
- Jin Jong Oh? - Don't be ridiculous.
- The shooter? - Yes.
- The Olympic gold medalist? - Yes.
Hyun Chul.
OH MY GIRL talked about...
how old they thought Whitney Houston was,
but I think she's older than that.
- You think she's older than that? - Yes.
I think she's at least as old as Yoo Mi Ri.
Yoo Mi Ri?
And she could be as old as Im Ye Jin.
- Im Ye Jin? - Yes.
Because her moves were...
screaming the 70s.
- Her moves were screaming the 70s? - Her moves like this.
Her steps...
looked like those that were popular back in the 60s and the 70s.
Her moves like this looked like the ones from the 60s and the 70s?
Yes.
Now, Bodyguard seemed like...
a free spirit.
- A free spirit? - Yes.
Someone from abroad, an athlete,
and now a free spirit.
- Let me add one thing. - Yes?
He danced freely, but he didn't move around much.
He's like a typical karaoke star.
He stays within limited space,
but he moves freely in that space.
That's Bodyguard.
Perhaps, he's someone who loves music more than anyone in the world.
I guess you're saying that he's a star in karaoke booths,
but he was nervous to perform on stage today.
I think we should move on...
to their specialties now.
Let's start with Bodyguard.
Maybe your guesses about him weren't all far-fetched.
He prepared some Wushu moves for us.
Wushu?
He'll show us some moves of...
Wushu, the Chinese martial art.
Bodyguard's Wushu moves. Music, please.
(Manly)
How disciplined.
That's good.
(He's nimbly wielding his sword.)
He's full of energy.
There you go.
(What did we just see?)
(Quick moves are essential when it comes to Wushu.)
(He seems rather heavy-footed.)
(Slipping)
He slipped a little there.
(A cool finish)
That's all.
(Everyone is captivated by his Wushu moves.)
All right, good. Come this way.
He wielded his sword quickly,
but his legs didn't go up very high when he did the kicks.
It would've been better if he didn't do any kicks.
(Shocking)
(He suddenly shows them a kick.)
(Ouch)
Are you okay?
I think he's good at this, but he was just nervous.
Yes, he was a bit nervous.
All right. I will now announce...
the result of the first match of Round One.
Between Whitney Houston and Bodyguard,
who will win this match and advance to Round Two?
Let's find out now!
(With a gemlike voice,)
(Whitney Houston lighted up the stage.)
(Bodyguard showed off his energy and talent...)
(with his smooth low-pitched voice.)
Between Whitney Houston, the world-class singer,
and Bodyguard who will guard your ears,
who will win this match...
and move on to Round Two?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
(The winner is...)
(Who captured people's hearts?)
(Who is the winner?)
The winner chosen by the audience is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is it?
(A Diamond-like Voice, Whitney Houston wins.)
Whitney Houston is the winner.
(It's Whitney Houston!)
(She's a world-class singer indeed.)
(Bodyguard did well too.)
Whitney Houston defeated Bodyguard...
by a pretty big margin, actually.
The score is 82 to 17.
With a score of 82 to 17,
Whitney Houston defeated Bodyguard and advanced to Round Two.
Please go back to your waiting room. Let's give her a big hand.
(Bodyguard's identity will be revealed soon.)
I will do my best and enjoy my time on stage in Round Two as well.
All right. Let's find out who Bodyguard is now.
We'll reveal his identity with his solo performance.
(His identity will be revealed with his solo performance.)
(Is he someone from a different country?)
(Or is he a retired athlete?)
("Addicted to Love" by Cho Jang Hyuk)
(He chose a heavy and serious song that suits his mask.)
Is he someone from abroad?
(I don't think so.)
(His pronunciation is too clear for someone from abroad.)
- He's Korean. - Definitely.
(Bodyguard's identity is still a mystery.)
(He sings about the painful attempt of...)
(stopping one's memories from fading away.)
(Can't you please come back to me?)
Now,
Bodyguard, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(What?)
- Where is he going? - It's not there.
(The panelists go crazy.)
It's not there.
(Please don't go there! It's not there!)
(Walking to another side)
He is...
(He will reveal his identity on the side of the stage.)
He is...
(Hello.)
He is...
the first generation foreigner celebrity,
Bruno, Bocheng's friend.
He's a foreigner.
He's Bruno. I know him.
(His unexpected identity is more shocking than the way he entered.)
(We haven't seen him in a long time.)
(Shivering)
(It's so nice to see you.)
It's Bruno!
(Boasting his handsome face, he continues to sing.)
(He tries to forget about the nervousness.)
(And he sings as best as he can.)
(You are the best.)
(For me)
(Come back)
(Thank you for coming back. "Addicted to Love" by Bruno)
- He used to be popular in the past. - Gosh.
- It's so nice to see him again. - It's nice to see him.
It's Bruno.
He's still very handsome.
Of course, he is.
Can you say hello to the viewers?
Hello.
Thank you for cheering for me even if I did badly.
(20 years ago, Bruno shook the TV industry.)
(He became popular for traveling with his friend Bocheng.)
(He's an actor that was in Hollywood TV shows.)
(He recently came back to Korea after 16 years.)
(He started anew in the Korean TV industry.)
(He's Bruno, the 1st generation foreigner celebrity.)
It's clear that he is the man of a free spirit.
During the rehearsal, you practiced taking off the mask in the back.
- Right. - Why did you go there then?
Did I?
It's fine.
- You came here. - I didn't get to say hi to them.
- You should've done it here. - I am sorry.
He's a free-spirited man.
(He really is.)
- I didn't know. - I've been presenting this show...
for five years, and you were the first person...
- to take off your mask there. - Really? I did it intentionally.
Since I am a foreigner, I thought I'd do it differently.
He's being unreasonable. Look at him.
(Look at him being unreasonable.)
What did you think about your performance?
Do I have to answer that question?
When I was practicing alone at home,
I thought I was doing quite well.
Right.
But when I saw this many people,
I just couldn't sing.
You did very well during the rehearsal.
- I wasn't that good though. - You were daunted...
- by people. - Be honest. I wasn't that good.
(The free-spirited man is too honest.)
He must've been nervous.
I don't sing well.
But when I watched this show in Germany,
I really wanted to give it a try.
I like challenging myself, you know.
- Yes. - I used to do Taekwondo.
- You did Wushu too. - I did Wushu too.
I am not even good at Wushu.
I just felt like giving it a try.
It's so nice to see you.
When I was young,
not many foreigners were on TV.
- Right. - At that time,
he was such a sensation.
By the way, what is Bocheng up to now?
- Bocheng. - He goes back and forth...
between Korea and China.
- Korea and China. - I met him in Korea...
about two weeks ago. We had drinks and ate meat.
Now, there are a lot of...
foreigners who have become celebrities.
There are a lot.
How does it make you feel?
This is how it feels.
In the past, Bocheng and I were the only ones.
I feel good about it. It feels very natural too.
Korea has become an international country.
- It feels really good. - It's more international.
Gu Ra, aren't you really happy to see Bruno?
I saw him on "Flaming Youth".
- Yes. - And I was happy to see him again.
In the past, he was slimmer and more handsome.
But he seems relaxed now, and it's lovely.
Right. Right.
This familiar face brought back our memories.
He returned to Korea after 16 years,
and I hope only good things will happen to him.
Please give it up for Bruno.
Bruno!
(We will cheer for Bruno's continuous effort.)
Cheers!
(Bye, Bruno!)
Despite the fact that I didn't sing well,
people saw my face...
and welcomed me. And it was very memorable.
I Will Protect the Throne, Bodyguard...
was me, Bruno.
It was nice to see you all. I will see you again.
Round One ended.
A Diamond-like Voice,
Whitney Houston beat Bruno...
and made it to Round Two.
This is the second match of Round One.
Should I sing a cool song?
I Sing Incredibly,
Bamboo Wife.
(I Sing Incredibly, Bamboo Wife)
I will make everyone feel cool.
(Go away, heatwave.)
(It's so cool.)
It's a must-have item for summer.
He's tall.
He looks like a model.
Contending against him is this masked singer.
Looking for a bigger stage, she went from...
Earthen Pot to Throne,
Snail Wife.
(Earthen Pot to Throne, Snail Wife)
Do you want to see what Snail Wife prepared for you?
(I prepared it with my heart.)
(Thank you for the food.)
Snail Wife.
I think she will sing really well.
(At the end of summer, Bamboo Wife and Snail Wife will compete.)
(Which person's voice will captivate the panelists' hearts?)
(Will it be the voice of Bamboo Wife, who we want to hold onto?)
(Will it be the voice of Snail Wife who feeds our hearts?)
It's a love song.
Isn't this that song?
(What is this song with sweet melody?)
("I Love You" by S.E.S)
(It's a sweet love confession song of S.E.S.)
(Just listening to this song makes our hearts flutter.)
Her voice is so lovely.
(It's already nice.)
(Her voice is clear and pure.)
(She makes us smile.)
(Her elegant voice makes our hearts race.)
(Her sweet voice tickles our hearts.)
(It's amazing.)
(She's good.)
(Who is she?)
(I love you)
(Her loveliness feels the stage.)
(She's shocked.)
(She raps fearlessly.)
(When you feel uncomfortable)
(When you feel empty)
(Their voices beautifully harmonize.)
(I love you)
(My heart)
(Everyone puts the competition aside...)
(and enjoy the performance together.)
(A sweet and sincere confession)
("I Love You" by Bamboo Wife and Snail Wife)
(The audience's hearts skip a beat for real.)
They're very good at singing.
- Aren't you curious? - Yes.
Their performance was better than I expected.
It was the second duet performance of Round One.
I bet the girl group panelists were pleased...
to watch it. What do you think, Hyo Jung?
Their voices sounded so pretty to begin with.
It was ear candy.
I saw slightly different charms between them.
As for Snail Wife's voice, it was refreshing.
On the other hand, Bamboo Wife's voice was a bit husky and clear.
So I was surprised...
when she rapped.
- Why? - Maybe she's a rapper.
- You think so? - She might be the rapper...
of a senior girl group.
For example, she might be a member of 9MUSES...
since she's tall and everything.
Any possibility that Snail Wife is a girl group singer?
I thought she was at first,
but as I kept hearing her voice, I thought she'd be a solo singer.
- A solo singer? - Yes.
Let's hear some of the male panelists' opinions. Il Hoon?
- I'm sure the one on the right... - You mean, Snail Wife?
was on a music program until a while ago.
You know when you perform on a music show,
- you find where cameras are... - I know that.
- and stare at them. - She was conscious of them.
That's what I felt.
She stared at cameras whenever they passed by.
- Right. - Like this.
It's exactly what you're doing right now.
She was supposed to face forward, but she stared at a camera there.
Her neck was in this certain angle too.
So she's very sensitive to where cameras go.
As for Bamboo Wife, I think she's not a professional singer.
- Is she not? - No.
Someone mentioned she'd be a rapper.
A rapper...
If she turns out to be a rapper, you'll be so awkward.
(Flustered)
I don't have anything to say in that case.
But maybe she's an actress...
who's good at singing.
I see.
Let's hear from Yoon Sang,
the father of girl groups.
Bamboo Wife was assumed...
to be a non-professional singer...
probably because of her slender figure...
which is like that of a model.
But the way I see it, both of them are girl groups singers.
Besides, when Bamboo Wife rapped,
I could tell she had a thorough understanding of the rhythm.
It made me think she was more than enough...
- to be a member of a girl group. - I see.
- It's just that... - Yes?
- Snail Wife... - What about her?
was too outstanding.
(Snail Wife is competent with a sweet voice.)
And she was born to have a voice...
which can reach way further...
than those of others.
It was stable on top of that.
Bamboo Wife was good,
but I liked Snail Wife's stability a little more.
I also thought she'd be a model at first.
I see.
But when she sang,
she was so good at it.
I thought she'd be a singer more and more.
Then I was suddenly reminded...
of someone.
Who is it?
- The first-generation idol singer. - Who is it?
Kim E-Z of Baby VOX.
(Kim E-Z of Baby VOX)
Kim E-Z of Baby VOX?
- No, no. - What?
It's not her.
It took me a lot of thought before sharing this,
- so why would you... - No, that was unnecessary.
She is...
taller than 170cm, and she was a rapper...
- Right. - in the group.
Why did you mention her name right away without sharing initials first?
You should've asked me first instead of being this reckless.
- He's acting. - So it's her.
Don't buy it.
That was thoughtless of me.
- No, no. - I'll go again.
- This one is for broadcast. - The staff might scold you.
That person is...
- the first-generation idol singer. - Who is it?
Kim E-Z.
What's wrong with you?
- Goodness. - What are you doing?
I don't want to get scolded.
What are you doing?
The real name has been mentioned.
There's nothing we can do about it.
Kim E-Z of Baby VOX.
It's time to watch their specialties.
Bamboo Wife has prepared...
the impersonation of a crow.
First off, it's the regular cry of a crow.
Show us how you do it.
(Caw)
(Oh, well.)
She's young.
She's definitely young.
This time, it's the cute cry of a crow.
Do it.
Am I cute?
(It sounds strangely old.)
Okay.
She sounds quite old.
She isn't young.
This time, the crow is mad...
because its cuteness isn't working.
Show us how you do it.
I'm mad.
She's in her 40s.
She isn't young.
That's it.
Okay, okay.
I'll now reveal...
the result of the second match of Round One.
Between Bamboo Wife and Snail Wife,
who is the winner that will advance to the next round?
Show us the result.
(With her artless and charming voice,)
(Bamboo Wife captured the audience's hearts.)
(With her elegant voice,)
(Snail Wife made the audience smile.)
Who is the winner that will advance...
to the next round between the two?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(King of Mask Singer)
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Whose voice was charming enough to melt the audience's hearts?)
Who will move onto Round Two?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is it?
(Earthen Pot to Throne, Snail Wife is the winner.)
Snail Wife is the winner.
Snail Wife.
(Their hearts were melted by Snail Wife.)
(Surprised)
It's Snail Wife.
(Snail Wife is quiet yet strong.)
Snail Wife is the winner.
The match was quite fierce.
Here's the result.
With the voting difference of 67 to 32,
Snail Wife has received more votes.
Please move back to the waiting room, Snail Wife.
Give her a round of applause.
(The surprising identity of Bamboo Wife will be revealed soon.)
Snail Wife moves onto Round Two.
Come taste my second meal.
Now, let's check the identity of Bamboo Wife...
along with her solo performance.
Please give her a big hand.
(Her identity will be revealed along with her solo performance.)
(Is she Kim E-Z of Baby VOX?)
(Since she's tall,)
(she might be a member of 9MUSES.)
("Farewell for Myself" by Kim Hye Rim)
Gosh, this song.
She's around my age.
(Bamboo Wife has chosen a ballad song...)
(which the audience can focus on her voice.)
(Who is she?)
(Her identity becomes more mysterious...)
(the more they hear her voice.)
(Come back)
(Where you belong)
(Is right here)
(By my side)
Maybe she's a member of After School.
(Our love that I want to restore)
- Who is she? - Now,
Bamboo Wife, please take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(Surprised)
- She is... - Who is she?
Reveal your identity.
She is...
the star cheerleader who captured the hearts of sports fans,
Park Gi Ryang.
(My gosh, she's Park Gi Ryang?)
Park Gi Ryang?
She's a cheerleader.
(Her identity is totally unexpected.)
Gosh, she is good.
(Her great singing skills threw the panelists off the track.)
(Her singing skills are as beautiful as the rest of her.)
(She surprised everyone with her unexpected identity!)
("Farewell for Myself" by Park Gi Ryang)
This is incredible.
- It was her. - My goodness.
She is good.
- This is incredible. - She is so pretty.
Please say hello to the viewers.
Hello, I am a cheerleader, Park Gi Ryang. Nice to meet you.
(She captivated the hearts of sports fans.)
(Park Gi Ryang is the queen among cheerleaders.)
(She took over the variety shows with her cheerful charms.)
(Park Gi Ryang is beautiful because she challenges herself.)
I heard that you traveled between Seoul and Busan...
and practiced hard to perform on King of Mask Singer.
To be honest, I am very busy days...
because it's baseball season.
But traveling back and forth wasn't exhausting at all.
I prepared for the performances with happiness in my heart.
You are the first cheerleader...
- to visit the show. - Yes.
I want to know what your future plans are.
People think that you can't work as a cheerleader for many years.
I don't know until when I can continue on with this job,
but I want to do my best for as long as I can...
and retire as the legendary cheerleader.
- You want to inspire the others. - She will do that.
- She will. - I hope to work hard...
and open up good opportunities for fellow cheerleaders.
I hope you become someone who finds new roads...
for the junior cheerleaders.
I am friends with Gi Ryang.
When she performs,
her gaze and gestures are so energetic and cool.
- Please show us. - That's right,
(Expectant)
Do her eyes change?
- Her eyes change. - Really?
You get overwhelmed by her charisma.
That's why I love her so much.
Would you show us?
Is there a song? I haven't prepared anything.
(Music, cue.)
(Everyone in the studio gets to see...)
(the baseball queen's cheerleading performance.)
She is showing us...
what cheerleading is all about.
(Her cheer is bound to give you energy.)
Is that a routine you do at the stadium?
- Yes. - That's incredible.
Today, she came down from the cheerleading podium...
and took the stage...
to show her many talents.
Please give Park Gi Ryang a round of applause.
Thank you.
Let's go.
(Let's go.)
Being a cheerleader,
I am subject to many negative views and prejudices.
But singing while wearing a mask...
helped people focus on my voice and think,
"I didn't know a cheerleader could do that."
I think people felt my sincerity more.
I Sing Incredibly, Bamboo Wife...
was me, Park Gi Ryang.
I will continue to work hard,
so please look kindly upon me. Bye.
Earthen Pot to Throne, Snail Wife...
beat Park Gi Ryang and moved on to Round Two.
This is the third match of Round One.
His voice is ready 24 hours a day and every day of the year.
A Voice That Runs Hot and Cold,
Bathhouse!
(A Voice That Runs Hot and Cold, Bathhouse)
I will let you hear a voice that soothes your exhaustion.
(It's time for your eardrums to take a shower.)
(We can't wait.)
Gosh, look at his physique.
He is tall.
I think he could be in sports.
Opposing him...
is a masked singer with a fiery taste.
I Keep Thinking...
of the Addictive Voice, Mala Soup!
(I Keep Thinking of the Addictive Voice, Mala Soup)
You will never forget the fiery taste in my voice.
Look forward to it.
(Mild, spicy, extremely spicy)
(We are already addicted.)
Mala soup is in these days.
Everyone looks nice today.
- Both of them are men. - A man versus a man.
(The two masked singers with irresistible charms)
(Who will heat up the panelists' hearts?)
(Will it be Bathhouse with hot musical passion?)
(Or Mala Soup with fiery musical sentimentality?)
("Feeling Only You" by The Blue)
My goodness!
(We know this song!)
("Feeling Only You" by The Blue)
(Sentimentality of the past)
("Feeling Only You" by The Blue)
(His voice is refreshing and charming.)
He has such a lovely voice.
(Mala Soup sings with his gentle voice.)
They were so cool back then.
(Their charming voices bring back memories of 27 years ago.)
His voice sounds familiar.
(My love, oh my love)
(My love, oh my love to you)
(They gave off their great charm singing "Feeling Only You".)
(That was so cool.)
It's hard to choose.
- Bathhouse's voice sounds familiar. - It is familiar.
- I've heard it a lot. - Me too.
The third match of Round One...
has now come to an end.
Sang, did you like it?
Yes. It was nothing like...
a match of Round One.
It was like a special performance.
They were just as good as The Blue.
It was quite delightful.
To be honest,
I don't think Bathhouse...
is a professional singer.
But I voted for Bathhouse.
- He's just like me. - Because...
he's so appealing. Look at Mala Soup.
Standing there, he looks like...
he made a mistake.
He sang very well...
in this round.
I even think he's a professional singer.
But when it comes to confidence,
Bathhouse seems to have the upper hand.
A non-singer sang against a professional singer,
but he was more appealing?
Yes. I've never seen anything like this before.
I wonder what the members of OH MY GIRL think.
You just watched a performance of two male singers.
Bathhouse sounded...
quite nonchalant as he sang.
"Listen to my song if you want to." It felt like this.
It made me want to listen to his song.
It was quite appealing.
Meanwhile, I could tell Mala Soup was singing...
every note very carefully.
So I really enjoyed it.
And he bent his body backward...
like this hitting the high notes.
I thought it might be his signature pose.
So I tried to think of a singer who usually does such a thing.
- But no one does it. - No one?
Yes.
Maybe I should think a little harder.
You can't think of anyone who does this,
so he might not be a singer.
You could say that.
I see.
I think Bathhouse is being praised...
because he seems very confident.
In terms of a fight.
- In terms of a fight? - He's not so good,
but he gets the drop on his opponent...
- with confidence. - Because he's confident?
- It's like a war of nerves. - He even intimidates...
those who are good at fighting.
- I see. - I think that's why...
he's being praised for his performance.
Is that so? Okay.
Let's see their specialty...
and figure out who they are.
Bathhouse goes first.
His specialty is...
memorizing all the subway stations...
of subway line number one.
- Like Chattering Man. - Like Chattering Man.
So this is his real voice.
Let's take the subway...
from Uijeongbu to Incheon.
Uijeongbu, Hoeryong, Mangwolsa, Dobongsan,
Dobong, Banghak, Chang-dong,
Nokcheon, Wolgye, Seongbuk, Seokgye,
Sinimun, Hankuk University, Heogi, Cheongyangni, Jegi-dong,
Sinseolg-dong, Dongmyo, Dongdaemun, Jongno 5-ga,
Jongno 3-ga, Jonggak, City Hall,
Seoul Station, Namyeong, Yongsan, Noryangjin,
Daebang, Singil, Yeongdeungpo, Sindorim,
Guro, Guil, Gaebong, Oryu-dong,
Onsu, Yeokgok, Sosa, Bucheon, Jung-dong,
Bugae, Bupyeong, Baegun,
Dongam, Ganseok, Juan, Dohwa, Jemulpo,
Dowon, Dongincheon, and Incheon.
That's it.
(Fortunately, he arrives at Incheon before he's out of breath.)
He's a comedian.
- I bet he's a comedian. - But we can't be sure.
Can OH MY GIRL do this?
I can do some collaboration with him.
I can make the sound of a subway coming in.
- A subway coming in? - Yes.
And I can do the subway announcement.
- Can you? - Let's say it's Uijeongbu Station.
Uijeongbu Station? Okay.
Once you make the announcement, he will start his specialty.
You should start.
Good.
(Making the sound of a subway coming in)
(Seung Hee's train is approaching.)
This stop is Uijeongbu Station.
Uijeongbu Station.
Next stop is...
Hoeryong, Dobongsan, Mang...
Uijeongbu, Hoeryong, Dobongsan...
(What?)
(Giggling)
(Wolgye, Seongbuk...)
(He got flustered by the announcement.)
(He still seems excited.)
(He travels through subway line number 1 with unbelievable energy.)
(This is exciting.)
(Juan, Dohwa, Jemulpo, Dowon, Dongincheon, and Incheon)
This is it.
(He finishes the 2nd attempt successfully.)
You should have just told us what the next stop is.
He had to say the whole thing.
This is what Gang Seong Beom used to do.
It was very sensational back then.
And there's no reason for comedians...
to try the same thing. So I don't think...
he's a comedian.
- He's not a comedian? - He's not.
That's not what a comedian would do.
I agree.
Il Kwon, you don't think he's a comedian?
No. That's not the specialty that a comedian would do.
A comedian wouldn't imitate someone else's joke.
Exactly.
- He'd have his own joke. - If he's a comedian,
it will be really awkward.
Then he should quit.
- He should quit? - I'm telling you with confidence.
- He's a comedian with no pride. - He has no pride?
- Right. - I see.
It's Mala Soup's turn.
He will show his dance moves.
Jive dance.
He will show us his jive dance.
Music, please.
(Music starts.)
(He starts dancing with light steps.)
(Mala Soup shows his surprising dance skills.)
(Shall I begin?)
(We're opening the Mala Soup restaurant.)
(He starts cooking feeling excited.)
(Putting in fresh ingredients)
(Making noodles by hand)
He's good.
(Add some spices you like.)
(Serve yourself with extra ingredients.)
(Then stir well.)
(Here's your Mala Soup.)
(They all are addicted to Mala Soup's burning charm.)
(I'll have another bowl.)
He tries really hard.
Ho Young, can you jive too?
I can tell he has some experience in dancing.
He might have learned how to jive recently,
but I'm sure he's danced a lot before.
He jumps so lightly...
that no one would hear it...
even if he dances after midnight.
- No one would hear it. - It was so light.
It wouldn't make any noise.
I think he's very nimble.
So he's not a musical actor?
No, he's not.
- He's not? - Of course not.
If he was one, Kai would've recognized him.
- So he's not a musical actor. - No.
If he is a musical actor, things will be very awkward.
It's not awkward. I can be wrong.
- Sometimes, I'm wrong. - He's right.
- Why would you say such a thing? - What's so awkward about that?
- All right. - My gosh.
He's ridiculous.
I'll announce the result...
of the third match of Round One.
Between Bathhouse and Mala Soup,
who will win this match?
Let's find out now.
(With his husky voice,)
(Bathhouse calmly expressed his sincerity.)
(A gentle and sweet voice)
(Mala Soup sang every note very carefully.)
Between the two masked singers,
who will win this match...
and move on to Round Two?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
(Who's the winner who mesmerized the panelists?)
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who's the winner?
Bathhouse is the winner.
(Bathhouse won.)
(Shocked)
(Is this real?)
What?
What's going on?
Bathhouse beat Mala Soup.
The score is 64 to 35.
With a score of 64 to 35,
Bathhouse beat Mala Soup.
You've moved on to Round Two.
You seem pretty shocked.
Please get ready for the next round.
Please go back to the waiting room.
Go to your waiting room.
Please return to your waiting room.
Get ready for the next round.
I'll make something unimaginable happen.
Wish me good luck.
We're sure he's a singer,
but he failed to make it to the next round.
And now he's revealing his identity.
We will reveal his identity with a solo performance he prepared.
Please give him a big hand.
(His identity will be revealed with his solo performance.)
(Is Mala Soup a singer...)
(with a unique signature pose?)
("Aloha" by Cool)
(He whispers with his soft voice...)
(a story from the bottom of his heart.)
Now, Mala Soup, take off your mask...
and reveal your face, please.
(Surprised)
This is...
What's going on?
Who is it?
Reveal your face, please.
This is...
a handsome comedian with quite a good singing skill,
Kim In Suk.
(Kim In Suk)
(Did you say it's Kim In Suk?)
My goodness.
(They freeze for a moment.)
(They're happy to see him though they didn't expect him.)
I didn't know.
(It is not common...)
(to see him so serious on stage.)
(In Suk's "Aloha" is dedicated to dearest you)
(It's so nice.)
Gosh, In Suk.
Gosh. I can't believe it.
He's a good singer.
Please say hello to our viewers.
Nice to meet you. I'm comedian Kim In Suk.
(Alfredo, the character loved by the whole nation)
(A comedian with great charms that is hard to believe)
(Now, he is a romantic husband.)
(Kim In Suk, the epitome of handsome comedians)
Bong Sun or Il Kwon should have recognized your voice.
I was disappointed in Bong Sun a lot.
She is a friend like my family.
Bong Sun kept saying that you seemed to be a comedian,
- I did. - but I said she was wrong.
Because he was such a good singer?
But he seemed like a comedian when he was dancing.
- When he was doing the jive. - He had talent on one hand,
but he was not that enthusiastic enough.
- I see. - If I went overboard,
they might've noticed that I'm a comedian,
so I did it very cautiously.
- So it was fake. - Yes.
Did you expect you'd be eliminated in Round One?
In fact, I prepared a lot of songs.
- You didn't expect that. - I didn't know I'd be...
eliminated this early.
It is so rare to be eliminated in Round One...
when the panelists assume that you are likely to be a singer.
Right. I told my wife I wouldn't be able to come home before 11pm.
- But I think I can go home by 6pm. - You can.
- Very early. - Hurry up.
The traffic started to get heavy.
- I think I should go home early. - This is a rare case.
If there is nothing important to talk about, let me go home now.
- Well... - I should just go home early.
While In Suk is shooting the show...
or when he was in the waiting room or backstage,
he has been restless all the while.
I heard there is a special reason for that.
In fact, my second baby is on the way.
Oh, is that right?
There are only a few days before the due date,
so even if she gives birth to the baby today or tomorrow,
it's not surprising at all.
So actually, I feel anxious now.
I guess that's why you wanted to let me go home early.
- Right. Good for you. - They didn't think that far.
They didn't think that far.
They're so kindhearted that they wanted to let me go...
- and take care of my wife. - Thank you for saying it that way.
- That was why. - My goodness.
Then would you like to send...
a video message in advance to your baby...
who's going to be born soon?
- The fetal nickname is Mimi. - Mimi.
Mimi, I was eliminated in Round One,
but what's important is not whether you win or lose,
but the fact that you keep giving something new a try.
Just like me, your daddy, I hope you won't feel...
scared to try something new either.
I love you.
(Touched)
To the baby who's on the way,
the daddy sent a touching video message.
It's so moving.
With a great singing skill,
In Suk succeeded in his challenge as a daddy today.
- Please give him a big hand. - Go!
(We support comedian Kim In Suk.)
Good luck.
(Cheer up, Mimi's dad.)
As I've lived as a comedian for 20 years,
I have a playful image,
so they might have noticed that.
But when I sang the song quite well with my mask on,
they seemed to be touched by my song.
It was a very new experience.
Today's performance...
will remain as a very good memory for me.
I Keep Thinking of the Addictive Voice, Mala Soup was me,
comedian Kim In Suk.
Thank you.
Bathhouse defeated Kim In Suk...
and moved on to Round Two.
The fourth match of Round One.
(Seize power permanently.)
Shall I Sing or Not?
Seize Power Permanently, Young Gu.
(Shall I Sing or Not? Seize Power Permanently, Young Gu)
Young Gu will become King of Mask Singer.
(Hello, everyone.)
(Eye-catching)
(She's holding it upside down.)
I think she's holding it upside down on purpose as he's Young Gu.
Young Gu tries to pose nicely.
- That Young Gu looks quite serious. - Right.
Contending against him is...
(Woof, woof.)
While listening to my song, let's take a walk to the throne.
Singing Ddaengchil.
(Let's Take a Walk to the Throne, Singing Ddaengchil.)
With cute Ddaengchil, let's go to the throne.
(Please listen to my song.)
(Goodness, he's cute.)
Look at his physique.
(What a reliable Ddaengchil he is.)
Where did the dog Ddaengchil appear?
"Young Gu and Ddaengchil".
(Soulmates, Young Gu and Ddaengchil)
(Due to their intense masks,)
(their appearance makes the audience to get their hopes up.)
(The one who will meet their expectations)
(Will it be Young Gu or Ddaengchil?)
What's this?
(Gosh, this is...)
(a song by Vibe.)
"Drinking".
("Drinking" by Vibe)
(The first measure already captivates people's hearts.)
(Young Gu has a unique voice.)
(He is amazing.)
(Goodness, the 4th team is incredible.)
(He's completely different from Young Gu.)
(Ddaengchil is a vocalist with a beautiful voice.)
For goodness' sake.
(They can't help but be amazed.)
(Perking up her ears)
(Sending the sorrowful voice...)
(to the lover he broke up with)
(After the passionate love ended,)
(he now feels suffocated.)
(I have been waiting for only you)
(Two different break-up sentiments make perfect harmony.)
(The harmony of the two gives us the chills.)
(This is what it feels like to be overwhelmed.)
(Young Gu and Ddaengchil's "Drinking" touches our hearts.)
Oh, my goodness!
I feel bad for Seung Hee.
(How am I supposed to choose only one of them?)
This is just...
Why did they make them contend against each other?
- It's so hard to make a choice. - Me too.
The last match of Round One has come to an end.
These days, I'm very impressed...
by the crews of the show for casting such great singers.
When they cast great singers,
I feel like throwing away the gift even before unwrapping it.
So it's disappointing.
Everyone must know these two don't deserve...
to be eliminated from Round One.
As for Young Gu, let me just say this one thing.
All you need to do was to set up a tent for two.
Why did you set up a tent for 24?
(That's a perfect way to put it.)
His voice has got a great volume...
that overwhelms everything.
He left no space for us...
to even judge and analyze his performance.
I'm glad you're here today.
Do you have anyone in your mind?
I think there's only one person in the world...
who has such singing techniques.
There's only one person in the world...
who use this kind of singing techniques?
The way I see it, yes. There's only one in the world.
Let me add one more thing.
When I looked at the list of masked singers,
I wondered who Young Gu could be.
He has only two teeth.
He lost too many teeth.
This kind of mask must be...
put on either a comedian...
or an amazing singer.
That was my guess, and I was right.
It was the latter.
Our crews make interesting masks.
When we think of Young Gu and Ddaengchil,
Ddaengchil sounds like he belongs to Young Gu.
Don't you think?
- He belongs to Young Gu. - Exactly.
But he was too good a singer to be called that.
They shouldn't be Young Gu and Ddaengchil.
They should be Young Gu and Maeum.
I like the idea.
He was too good to be called Ddaengchil.
- He was too good. - His performance was too good.
I'd like to ask what women think. Bong Sun?
Tell us your honest opinions.
- Me? - Please be honest with us.
Do I have to tell you?
- What did you say? - Just tell her she doesn't have to.
She's talking...
as if she represents all women.
Don't take it so seriously.
- Just... - Fine! I voted for Young Gu!
- You voted for Young Gu? - Yes.
You voted for Young Gu, I see.
As a matter of fact, I loved both their performances.
How could two people with such different voices...
sing like one person?
It was such a beautiful performance.
But Young Gu sang as if he cried...
and that was more appealing to me.
Actually, the voice that touched my heart...
- was Ddaengchil's. - Ddaengchil.
He sounded considerate,
yet he was singing with all his might,
which looked cool to me.
It was touching.
I see.
Anyway, overall, you seem to think...
that it'll be surprising if Ddaengchil beats Young Gu.
It'll be surprising indeed.
All right.
Now, let's check out their specialties.
We'll start with Young Gu first.
I have high expectations.
His specialty is impersonating.
He's going to imitate the voice of...
- Young Gu's rival, Maeng Gu. - Maeng Gu.
- That's what he's prepared. - We must hear that.
Please let us hear Maeng Gu's voice!
Oh, my. The teacher is here.
(Laughing)
Sir, the snow is falling from the sky.
(Laughing)
He's working hard.
I'm sure those who know Maeng Gu all burst out laughing.
I think we should make him do that again later without the mask on.
- He must have worked hard on this. - Right.
Now, let's see what Ddaengchil has got.
Ddaengchil seems to be a very strong man.
He's going to show us...
advanced body techniques using his arms.
While seated...
While seated,
he will do a handstand.
- Oh, my gosh. - A handstand while seated.
Ddaengchil, please show us.
He's going to start like that.
(What have we just seen?)
He's going to start like that.
(Played at half speed)
(He lifts himself solely with the power of his arms.)
(Amazed)
He's good.
(He lands softly.)
- That was amazing. - How is that possible?
I was right.
He must be an idol. He's an idol.
Not only his arms but also his whole body is strong.
There's more.
He says he can let the panelists go on an amusement ride.
(Excited)
But only those who are under 60kg.
- 60kg? - I'm nearly 60kg.
Il Hoon, could you come out, please?
How about we let him give Bong Sun a ride?
- Bong Sun will be all right. - Me?
I had a big lunch today.
- It's okay. - I'm not sure.
I think I could be over 60kg.
- I think I could be over 60kg. - You are over 60kg?
- Do you think you can try? - Yes.
Bong Sun, please come out.
- Okay, I'll go. - Both of you should go.
Il Hoon and Bong Sun.
We have two people who are under 60kg now.
Who would you like to give a ride first?
Il Hoon first.
All right. How does it work?
- That's how. - The knees...
He wants him to put his knees on his arms.
(Curious)
- Put it on his arm. - Goodness.
He's going up!
He has incredibly strong arms.
Ddaengchil.
He made it.
- This is amazing. - He's amazing.
- He's strong. - He is, isn't he?
Did you feel like you were on an amusement ride?
(Indeed.)
(Contented)
He successfully gave Il Hoon a ride.
Now, it's Bong Sun's turn.
Bong Sun, you must be nervous.
He's doing it the same way. He holds her knees...
He's shaking.
See?
(Smacked down)
(Oh, no.)
- Look here. - Hey.
- Ddaengchil! - How pathetic.
Let's start over. I'm sorry.
Don't try to be funny.
I'm worried I'm over 60kg.
Please lift her for her sake.
Just lift her with ease.
Ddaengchil, please just lift her for her sake.
Up she goes!
She went up!
Please make a spin.
(Spinning)
He successfully gave a ride to Bong Sun as well.
(Oh, my.)
(Ddaengchil Land)
(After two rides, the amusement park is shut down.)
He threw her down.
She got off the ride herself.
Ddaengchil successfully lifted Bong Sun.
Now, it's confirmed that Bong Sun is below 60kg.
Please give him a round of applause. Good work.
(Ddaengchil is one strong man.)
All right. Now, I'm going to announce the result.
Let me announce the result of the last match of Round One.
This rarely happens.
I'm astonished.
Maybe there was one vote difference?
The result from the regular panelists...
is 44 to 44.
It's a tie.
(It was a close match.)
Let's find out the winner of this match...
that will move on to Round Two!
(He's got a powerful voice.)
(Young Gu has unique singing techniques.)
(His sweet and gentle voice captivates our ears.)
(Ddaengchil's voice makes women fall in love.)
Who is the winner...
of this neck-and-neck match?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
(It was a close match with a score of 44 to 44. Who is the winner?)
(Should I see it or not?)
- The winner you chose is... - The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner?
- The winner you chose is... - The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner?
(Young Gu is the winner!)
(Young Gu wins!)
(I knew Young Gu would win!)
(What a shame for Ddaengchil.)
(Amazed)
Young Gu is the winner. The result was...
52 to 47.
52 to 47. The difference was only 5 votes.
Young Gu moves on to Round Two. Please give him a round of applause.
Please go back...
Please go back to your waiting room.
I will do my best...
in Round Two as well. Thank you.
Sadly, Ddaengchil has to reveal his identity now.
Let's find out who he is with his solo performance.
Let's give him a big round of applause.
(His charming voice...)
(was hidden behind his regard for his opponent.)
(Who is Ddaengchil?)
("Hello" by Huh Gak)
"Hello".
("Hello" by Huh Gak)
(His beautiful voice captures your ear.)
(His unique voice sounds different from the original singer's.)
(His sorrowful song...)
(reminds you of the person you loved before.)
(You can feel his heartache through his song.)
Now,
Ddaengchil, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
Who is he?
He is...
(Oh, my gosh!)
He is...
the lead vocalist of PENTAGON,
Hong Seok!
(It was Hong Seok?)
I was going to mention PENTAGON.
(The more you think about the person, the more you miss them.)
(You can't turn back time no matter how much you regret.)
(I'm afraid I might give myself up because it's just too hard)
This is shocking.
("Hello" by Hong Seok, a song about yearning)
He's charming.
He's a great singer.
Oh, my gosh.
Please say hello to our viewers.
Pentastic. Hello, I am...
- Hong Seok of PENTAGON. - All right.
(Hong Seok, the lead vocalist of PENTAGON)
(He turned into a man from a boy...)
(and showed off his manly charm on "Real Man 300".)
(Hong Seok of PENTAGON is definitely a heartthrob.)
We asked Hong Seok...
whom he wanted to dedicate his performance to,
and he answered, "Myself."
- Yes. - You did it for yourself.
During the first practice session for this show,
I got goosebumps.
Because the entire band played the instruments,
and the backup singers sang just for me.
I realized that that was the reason why I wanted to become a singer...
and that I really love singing.
I enjoyed it so much.
That's why I wanted to dedicate my performance to myself.
You were able to realize that you're a singer.
That's why.
It's been only four years since you debuted.
I heard that there's something that has been...
weighing on your mind.
What's troubling you?
I love our group, PENTAGON,
and I can say with confidence that our music is good.
But not so many people...
really know about our group,
and it makes me a little sad.
I wanted many people to listen to our songs,
and it made me feel anxious and sad.
That's what has been troubling me.
I see.
I'm sure many people will feel your sincerity...
and listen to your songs after this.
Young Seok, you seem deep in thought.
I think...
his performance proved that...
even a great singer with a lot of experience...
can't easily outdo a brilliant new singer.
He sang "Hello" just now,
and I hope that we'll get to say hello to him...
for a long time.
- You're right. - You did great.
(Thank you.)
He successfully gave a solo performance...
as a singer, not as a member of PENTAGON.
It was Hong Seok. Let's give him a big hand.
(We hope to see you more often, Hong Seok.)
(You did great today.)
I was really happy that...
many of the audience voted for me.
It felt like many people acknowledged my ability,
and I'm thankful for that.
I hope you'll keep watching me.
Let's Take a Walk to the Throne,
Singing Ddaengchil...
was me, Hong Seok of PENTAGON.
I hope many of you will support...
PENTAGON and me. Goodbye.
Shall I Sing or Not?
Seize Power Permanently, Young Gu...
defeats Hong Seok of PENTAGON...
and advances to Round Two.
In the next episode.
(A virus turns everyone into zombies.)
(Gu Ra gets infected.)
(Bong Sun gets infected.)
(The zombie's bizarre fingers)
(Are the panelists all infected? They all copy her.)
(Kill the zombie virus!)
(Whose voice will work as a vaccine and rescue them?)
(And Genie faces a big crisis.)
(What will happen to him?)
(Find out in the next episode.)
(King of Mask Singer)