This is the 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships New Year Special.
(Archery)
In a moment, we'll start Men's Team Archery.
(Expectant)
- We have a new commentator with us. - Yes.
She's the gold medalist of the Women's Team Archery...
and the Women's Individual Archery at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Welcome, Commentator Chang Hye Jin.
(She's joining Idol Star Athletics Championships as a commentator.)
- Hello. - It's such an honor.
I'm Chang Hye Jin, and I'm MBC's archery commentator.
- I hope we do well together. - Me too.
Ms. Chang, is there a scene from Idol Star Athletics Championships...
you're expecting to see today?
I'm excited to see if someone will get a bull's eye...
and hit the camera.
(The best part of archery is witnessing a perfect bull's eye!)
I remember that I once said on the championships...
that I'd treat us to 100 fried chickens...
if Irene gets a bull's eye.
- She actually got it. - She got it as soon as I said it.
She broke the camera, so I bought us 100 fried chickens.
Are you making any promises today?
No.
(He answered in a split second that he will not make promises!)
(Hyun Moo, you disappointed me.)
Are the rules used at the Olympics being applied...
to our championships?
They will get the same time limit as the finals at the Olympics.
The moment they load the arrow and bring up the bow,
the timer will start counting.
They must take your shot within 20 seconds.
Within 20 seconds.
Also, our championships have our own way of playing the game.
Each team shoots 10 arrows per game.
3 members from each team will take turns to shoot...
3 arrows each. The last arrow...
will be shot by the team's representing archer.
Every year, new archers grow with the championships.
They continue to set new records too.
In 2016, MONSTA X got 91 points.
(MONSTA X: 91 points)
- They set a new record then. - That's right.
In 2018, THE BOYZ got 92 points.
This record wasn't beat until 2019.
It was the New Year Special...
- when SEVENTEEN... - Right.
set a new record with 95 points.
- That's the last new record, right? - Yes.
Will someone be able to beat the record of 95 points this year?
Please keep your eyes peeled.
We will now start the Men's Team Archery semifinal.
The participating teams are MONSTA X and SF9.
Could you tell us about each team?
As for MONSTA X, they set a new record...
in 2016 when it was their first time at the championships.
They took the gold home that day.
Minhyuk got all 10s.
10, 10, and 10.
- On his first event. - As for I.M, he got a bull's eye...
- and broke the camera lens. - That's right.
They're good overall, so I look forward to their plays.
As for SF9, their average height is 183cm.
Their fans call them "The Physical Nine".
When you're tall, you have long arms.
You can create more tension when pulling back the bowstring,
so they're at an advantage thanks to their physique.
- Yes. - I see.
Look at how tall SF9 is. Look how tall Rowoon is.
- He's so tall. - Yes.
- They're both so handsome. - Yes.
(We're the most handsome members.)
The fans are cheering so loudly.
It's Minhyuk of MONSTA X.
Minhyuk.
He shot it.
- Nine. That's good. - It's a good start.
- He casually shot a nine. - It's good.
He's telling us he got nine points.
Next is Rowoon who is 190cm tall.
It looks like he's shooting the target from above.
- Yes. - His posture is really good.
(10 points)
- It's a 10. - 10.
- He didn't even flinch. - It was very good.
- He just stuck it right in. - 10 points?
It was a perfect shot.
It felt like he just released the arrow like it's nothing.
- He looks stable. - He's stable.
- He was surprised too. - Yes, he was.
See? The arrow is hitting the target from above.
You're right.
(Will MONSTA X be able to catch up?)
- Minhyuk. - It's his second shot.
I think he looks a little dispirited.
(8 points)
- 8 points. - 8.
He is wavering.
When your opponent is tall,
it could make you feel dispirited, right?
- Is it the same case for you? - I'm always dispirited.
Are you dispirited in front of Choi Si Won?
I'm always dispirited.
- Are you? I won't ask you more. - Thank you.
Rowoon.
(His second arrow has left his hands.)
(9 points)
- He's very good. - He's their ace.
He is the ace.
Rowoon will be cast in an archery drama.
- You're right. - If he's this good,
- he could be cast... - You're right.
as an archer in a period drama.
- This is Minhyuk's third shot. - Yes.
(He needs a 10 in order to reduce the score gap.)
- They're both doing well. - Yes.
That's good.
- 9. - 9 points.
He got 9, 8, and 9. He did well.
He did well.
Their scores are still close,
- so we don't know what will happen. - Right.
(It's ace Rowoon's third arrow.)
He has such a good posture.
- What is this? - What happened?
(Where did the arrow go?)
(Five points)
- Did he get 5? - He got 5.
I think his fingers were tense at the last moment,
so the arrow popped out.
He should've kept concentrating until the end.
- Ms. Chang, are you flustered? - Yes.
She complimented his posture, then he got a five.
You're startled. His posture was good, but the release...
- At that moment, - The release...
his fingers were too tense.
Shall we look at his release?
His hand... He's so surprised.
He was surprised.
Yes, he was surprised.
It's not like he can grab the released arrow.
(Gosh.)
That's such an old-fashioned comment to say.
- It's Hyungwon. - Hyungwon.
- He has his eyes closed. - Yes.
(8 points)
- 8. - 8 points.
Ms. Chang, what do you think?
He had his eyes closed. Can he see like that?
When I looked, it seemed like he had his right eye closed.
He should close his left, right?
Yes. You should look with your right and close your left.
I'm worried he might be closing the wrong eye.
It's Inseong.
(This is Inseong's first shot.)
(Shaking)
(His posture looks unstable.)
His bow was shaking, wasn't it?
- He got 6. - 6 points.
- It's getting bumpy for SF9. - You're right.
Please take a good look at Hyungwon's eyes.
Please check if he's closing the correct eye.
He has his right eye open.
He has it open.
I'm glad he doesn't have it closed.
- It's 6. - 6 points.
What's going on with both teams?
When one of them doesn't do well,
- the other one also does poorly. - Yes.
(Inseong's second arrow)
- Inseong, you can do it! - Inseong, you can do it!
Keep your eyes on it until you shoot.
Someone gave him some feedback from the back.
They told him to keep his eyes on it.
- Good. - He got eight points.
- 8. - 8 points.
As soon as he was told to keep his eyes on it...
Inseong did well.
- Is that so? - Yes.
- Hyungwon. His eye... - Yes.
He should open his right eye more.
Focus a little more.
- 8. - 8 points.
Look at that. These archers know how to run a show.
You're right.
(If you shoot a 6, I will shoot 6.)
(If you shoot eight, I will too.)
(Don't we look good together?)
If Inseong gets...
an eight here, he's a true entertainer.
You're right. Inseong.
It's released.
(7 points)
- He got 7 points. - 7.
He's good.
(Inseong)
He's saying Inseong is good.
- They're three points apart. - Yes. We don't know yet.
What a close game.
I.M of MONSTA X is getting ready,
while Chani of SF9 is getting ready.
He's an acting idol.
- We all lie - We all lie
Everyone knows him from "Sky Castle".
(It's Chani's first shot.)
Here he goes. We all lie
(4 points)
- This is... - Did he get a black section?
- Is it a 3? - 4... It's 4 points.
- 4. - 4 points.
Some people started to laugh in the audience.
This is not easy to do.
- His fans laughed. - It was his fans.
She's saying that he's too off.
We all lie... It looks like he wishes it was a lie.
I.M.
(How well will I.M shoot his first arrow?)
Nine.
- 8. - 8 points.
(MONSTA X is getting good scores with stable shots.)
- Chani needs to step up his game. - He has to work harder.
We don't see people get the black rings, do we?
- Not really. - It's rare.
Chani, you have to catch up.
- That looks good. - Good.
- 9 points? - 9.
He took it right away.
(Chani showed us an unexpected shot.)
How can he go from 4 to 9?
We don't know yet.
No, we don't know.
They're off by seven points.
(Please let him make one mistake.)
(It's been shot!)
Nine points.
I think it might be difficult for them to catch up.
Chani. This is an important shot.
- He got 8 points. - 8 points.
This makes the difference eight points.
Yes. I always say this around this time.
You hope the other team makes a mistake,
and aim for a 10-point shot.
You're cheap.
If he doesn't make a big mistake,
- MONSTA X will play in the final. - They'll win.
I.M.
- What is this? - His shot was really good.
It's a 10.
He's making sure they go to the final.
It's 10 out of 10
JYP.
He responds to your song by getting 10 points.
It was very fast.
He almost broke the lens.
He was so fast that the arrow didn't travel in a parabola.
Chani.
- Good. Eight. - Good.
- 8. - 8 points.
With that, MONSTA X is the winner.
Yes.
MONSTA X will go to the final.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
(Penalty Shootout)
In a moment, we'll start the Men's Penalty Shootout.
Hello, everyone.
We'll now show you the Men's Penalty Shootout...
of 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships.
I'm the MC for today. I'm Announcer Heo Il Hoo.
Joining me is a familiar face.
It's Soo Bin of WJSN. Welcome.
Hello. I'm Soo Bin of WJSN.
I shouldn't forget to introduce our commentators for today.
He lives with soccer. He's MBC's soccer commentator,
Seo Hyeong Wook. Welcome!
Hello, nice to meet you.
Thank you for having me again.
- Didn't I last the longest? - You did.
I'll lead the show as someone who is experienced.
I can see that he's relaxed.
There is someone else who will help comment with Mr. Seo.
We have a special commentator.
He's a legendary striker of the national team...
and a wild horse on the field.
Lee Keunho is joining us.
- Hello. - Nice to meet you.
Hello. I'm Wild Horse.
(He's a wild horse on the soccer field.)
(2014 Brazil World Cup)
(He's Korea's legendary striker.)
He got a goal!
How do you feel about commentating on our championships?
First of all, the shootout on Idol Star Athletics Championships...
is the second biggest competition after the World Cup.
That's right.
You're going over the line.
I'm thankful I was asked to join the championships.
I'll try my best to explain the shootout...
with what I know from my experience as a player.
The best part of our championships'...
- would be the memes. - Exactly.
Many legendary boyfriend memes were made from this category.
With 1 to 1, they're tied.
(This category makes countless boyfriend memes.)
Mr. Seo, could you explain the rules of the game?
Sure. Each team will have three representatives.
They will kick five times in total.
2 kickers will shoot 5 times.
If they're tied,
the goalkeepers will kick the sixth shots.
If we can end the game here, it's over.
If not, they will shoot 7th and 8th shots.
You'll be able to experience a thrilling shootout game.
That's right. Just before we get into the shootouts,
we'll show you the team line-up to see who's against who.
Another charm of participating in our championships...
is that the idols can get coaching from professionals.
How was it like when you met the players?
They're full of passion.
They were as passionate as real players.
They could concentrate well.
I look forward to it.
We'll not start the quarterfinals for Men's Penalty Shootout.
The participating teams are VERIVERY and the united team.
Men's Penalty Shootout.
It's the first game in the quarterfinals.
We'll start the game between VERIVERY and the united team.
If we win, we'll promise...
- to play... - Yes.
with our guitars.
Why don't we do a ceremony with our guitars?
- Okay. A guitar ceremony. - We'll sing a serenade.
- The united team, let's go! - Let's go!
(Let's go.)
I think we'll win.
Both teams are...
Gosh, that's VERIVERY.
They really stand out.
- That's Thor and Captain America. - Their costumes...
are very fancy.
I think that's Doctor Strange in the back.
It looks like he couldn't find his cape.
You're right.
They're a team of superheroes.
I'm curious to see if they'll shoot like superheroes too.
They're the youngest team.
They have the youngest team members.
They need to be able to fight off the psychological burden.
Yes. Against VERIVERY is...
Ha Sung Woon, Kim Jae Hwan, and Jeong Se Woon.
The united team is getting ready.
I heard they're being discussed as the potential winner.
I met with them during practice,
and they were very good.
They're as good as soccer players.
They are that good?
Kim Jae Hwan is practically a player.
Really?
- Please watch your language. - I'm sorry.
- He's almost a player. - He's practically a player.
As for Jeong Se Woon, he's very good at sports.
I thought about who should become the goalkeeper,
and I thought he'd be the best in order for the team to win.
You should be the goalkeeper.
In this game, there are more chances for the goalkeeper to block.
So you could stand out more.
Should I do it then?
(Laughing)
The united team is going first.
Kim Jae Hwan will be kicking.
From VERIVERY, Min Chan will be the goalkeeper.
Captain America is famous for his shield.
- You're right. - It's between a spear and shield.
Let's see which player will win.
Look at Jae Hwan showing us a trick.
Mr. Lee, you mentioned earlier that he's practically a player.
When he was in middle school, he received the best player award...
at a futsal competition.
I have high hopes for this player who could become the MVP.
Is that so?
I'm a little worried that the costume might...
get in the way of him playing swiftly.
But it could make his opponent feel pressured.
- He could look bigger. - Right, right.
Okay. We'll finally see...
the first kick of today's games.
(Will true player Jae Hwan score his first kick?)
With the whistle, Jae Hwan is...
Gosh. Gosh.
He fell.
He fell. After that...
(Did he fall during practice too?)
(It's his strategy to get the right timing.)
(It went into the right corner.)
You're really good.
(Will he get to score just like during the practice?)
- Gosh. Gosh. - He fell. After that...
He fell. After that...
(No goal)
- What happened? - What a shame.
- What happened? - What happened?
Kim Jae Hwan is the ace.
Is this Lee Keunho's jinx?
- I told this team something. - Okay.
I told them to stop trying to entertain.
They prepared so many things.
Is this a part of their plan?
- I think this is a part too. - The slow motion.
I think it might be an act.
Did he really trip?
- Or was it intentional? - Did he really fall?
Left. The ball missed the net by going to the left.
They missed the first shot.
It's VERIVERY's turn to shoot.
Kangmin will be...
the first kicker.
He was born in 2003. He's a very young player.
Se Woon isn't afraid of the ball.
No?
He doesn't try to spare himself.
This is the most important thing for a goalkeeper.
That's right.
It went in!
(Goal)
It went in!
The ball wasn't that fast,
but he found the perfect corner.
He's a very calm guy.
He tricked the goalkeeper. It was an excellent kick.
Kangmin's kick was clean.
- Yes. - The ball traveled perfectly.
Kangmin was able to score his first kick.
- The goalkeeper couldn't move. - No.
I'd give that shot 100 points out of 100.
It was a sharp shot.
Now, it's Ha Sung Woon's turn.
They missed the first kick,
so Sung Woon has to score no matter what.
But the problem is, this player...
- is also really funny. - He wants to entertain.
I could feel it the moment I met him.
He's going too far back already.
He's outside of the field.
It's too much. He's going over the line.
It's already funny.
But they have to win in order to keep on playing.
- That's right. - That's the only way for them...
- to keep on being funny. - You're right.
VERIVERY is ahead, so things are looking good.
If Min Chan blocks this one,
they'll be able to take the lead.
(Will the united team be able to take back the game?)
Second kicker, Ha Sung Woon.
Here he goes.
(The post blocked it!)
It hit the post and bounced back out!
What happened?
He did a ceremony.
It hit the crossbar.
I don't think they understand the rules of the game very well.
Maybe they think they're here to hit the crossbar.
For now, both of the kickers we had high hopes for...
failed to score.
They're laughing right now, but I bet they feel bitter inside.
- I'm sure. - Yes.
This time, Thor is here.
He has Mjolnir in his hand.
Will he make the shot while holding the hammer?
It's fine as long as...
- he doesn't hit the ball with it. - That's right.
It will be a problem if he throws that first.
Yes, you're right.
VERIVERY is leading at the moment.
If they score this one, they'll have a big advantage.
- Se Woon still looks calm. - Yes, he does.
We will now watch Yeon Ho's shot.
It goes straight...
(Goal)
This time, VERIVERY scored a goal by aiming at the right-hand side.
- What just happened? - That was a strong shot.
Se Woon managed to move towards the right direction.
- But the shot was too great. - Yes, it was.
Keunho believed that the united team...
is a strong candidate to win this event.
- Yes. - That's just his personal opinion.
- It has nothing to do with MBC. - Also,
he was the one who chose that team's players' positions.
I guess I am still not fit to become a coach.
- But it's not over yet. - Yes, you're right.
- That's right. - Yes.
We have only watched...
the second round of shootout so far.
Sung Woon is preparing to shoot first.
The united team is behind with the current score of 0 to 2.
They might feel embarrassed to be called "an all-star" now.
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- All right! - The shot...
- All right! - It goes directly to Min Chan.
I have been the commentator for Penalty Shootout ever since...
- it is made part of this event. - Okay.
But it's my first time to watch three failed shootouts in a row.
- It's a rare sight. - Yes.
This is from the camera located behind Seong Woon.
He was trying to shoot accurately,
but the ball went straight to the goalkeeper.
- Seong Woon was not confident. - No, he wasn't.
Having the lead is advantageous in penalty shootouts.
I think Jae Hwan who is the next shooter...
- is getting more anxious. - It seems like it.
Now, it's the shootout for VERYVERY's third shooter.
(VERIVERY will win if Kangmin scores this shot.)
It's not exaggerating to say that they would be the winner...
- if he manages... - Yes, that's right.
- to score this one. - It will be advantageous for them.
Se Woon is preparing himself right now.
Kangmin of VERIVERY is preparing himself to make the shot.
They will be the winner if he scores this shot.
The ball flies to...
(He blocked it.)
- The ball flies to... - He blocked it!
Se Woon managed to block it!
- It's not over yet. - Gosh.
The united team is now back in the game.
His group members are carrying Se Woon as if they won.
- If he didn't block the shot, - That's right.
- it would've been game over. - They would have gone home.
Yes. Se Woon.
He managed to block this shot...
and saved his group.
He did not only save his group by blocking the shot.
- It saved Keunho as well. - Yes, it did.
That was a super save, wasn't it?
- Keunho is anxious right now. - Yes, he is.
It'll be interesting if they manage to turn the tables.
- Yes. - That can happen.
Kim Jae Hwan.
(He has to score this one.)
He has to score this time.
It's Jae Hwan's turn.
He is not smiling at all right now.
He is moving close to the ball.
He scores a goal...
with a fast shot.
(Goal)
He scores a goal with a fast shot.
(The united team's ace, Jae Hwan)
That was an accurate shot.
His shot is different because...
of the timing that he made the shot.
He has a skill...
that is different from how people would usually...
- make the shot. - Jae Hwan is different from others.
Although Keunho has lost most of his credibility,
I will now try...
to believe in his words.
Will Yeon Ho be able to end this match...
and move on to the next round?
(VERIVERY will win this match if they score another shot.)
Or will Se Woon...
be able to make another save? Let's watch what will happen.
Keunho said that Se Woon is not afraid of the ball.
Will he be able to block this shot?
(This is the perfect defense by Goalkeeper Se Woon.)
He did it!
(This is the perfect defense by Se Woon, the goalkeeper.)
What just happened?
I think the united team's ace...
- is Se Woon. - You're right!
- Anything can happen now. - That's right.
It is because...
VERIVERY might lose their confidence if the united team...
manages to score a goal this time.
Jae Hwan. He looks very serious right now.
He is no longer smiling right now.
(Jae Hwan is very serious.)
Jae Hwan.
The gymnasium has turned silent as Jae Hwan is very serious now.
The whistle has been blown.
Let's watch him.
Jae Hwan did it!
- Jae Hwan did it! - Wow!
He made a fast shot while aiming to the right-hand side.
(Shaking his head)
All right.
The result of this match...
depends on Se Woon right now.
Will we be able to witness a shocking turnaround?
Right now,
Keunho is feeling very anxious as he is watching this match.
I have no idea that this will make me this nervous.
- Your voice is shaky. - Yes, it is.
He wasn't that nervous during the World Cup.
Yeon Ho will be making the shot this time.
Yeon Ho is making the shot and they are now tied at 2 is to 2.
This match will end if he manages to score this one.
If Se Woon manages to block,
it will be a battle between the goalkeepers.
Se Woon has the opportunity to make himself...
- the best goalkeeper right now. - That's right.
He has to block the shot.
Will Yeon Ho be able to score this time?
(Se Woon blocked the shot.)
Se Woon!
(Amazing)
Oh, my goodness!
Keunho just hit the table.
I told you that Se Woon is the perfect goalkeeper.
The direction of Yeon Ho's shot was accurate.
But then Se Woon flew towards that direction.
That was an amazing save.
We get to witness such an amazing battle...
during the first match of this year's Penalty Shootout.
I know, right? It is making me stay on the edge of my seat.
That was a difficult shot to block.
- No wonder they are so happy. - Yes, he is.
- He has to prepare to shoot now. - Yes.
This will be a sudden death match...
as they are now tied at 2 to 2.
The goalkeepers have to block and make the shot from now on.
The match is over as soon as one of them scores.
They have to be careful as this might be their last chance.
The united team's Se Woon.
Min Chan blocked it.
But Se Woon still managed to score.
This was a shocking turnaround!
Oh, my goodness!
They are amazing!
- They made three shots... - Their first match is amazing.
and scored all of them.
How is it possible that the first match is as great as this?
It was a strong shot.
Min Chan managed to follow the direction of the ball.
- But luck wasn't on his side. - Right.
Se Woon is putting on his gloves again.
VERIVERY seems to be down right now.
Will Min Chan be able to overcome...
the pressure he is feeling right now?
Min Chan is VERIVERY's oldest member.
He carries the burden and became the goalkeeper.
(Will he be able to save his team from this crisis?)
Se Woon!
- Se Woon! - Se Woon blocked it!
Oh, my goodness!
- What just happened? - Oh, my goodness!
What just happened?
I can't believe this is the outcome of this match!
It was the first Penalty Shootout match...
of Se Woon, by Se Woon, for Se Woon.
This is very surprising. It's the birth of an ace.
If we summarize this match...
into three words,
- it would be Jeong Se Woon. - Jeong Se Woon.
Due to Se Woon's amazing performance,
The united team managed to turn the tables...
and turn this into a one in a million match...
and is the first team to qualify for the semifinals.
This is the second match.
SF9 and N.Flying are preparing themselves for this match.
The reason I am more excited about this match is that...
both teams are from the same agency.
Let's watch the first shot for SF9 against N.Flying match.
The first shot for SF9 against N.Flying match.
- He must have been nervous. - Yes.
(SF9's ace, Rowoon)
- Just like that. - Gosh.
That was a strong shot.
For the second shot...
It's quite bad.
I think he just wants to go back early.
Rowoon!
He keeps on scoring with his strong shots.
That is the end of the match!
SF9 has won and will be heading for the semifinals.
This is the final match for the quarterfinals.
SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids are preparing for this match.
I am very excited for this match.
This is Stray Kids' third time to participate in this event.
During the two Penalty Shootouts he participated in,
Bang Chan showed us impressive shots.
But this time, he is the goalkeeper.
SEVENTEEN was a participant for this event.
But this time, they changed all the members.
You're right.
We should pay close attention to Seung Kwan.
Seung Kwan...
- is a former goalkeeper. - Really?
He has been the goalkeeper since he was in fifth grade.
- He competed in a major league. - Really?
He used to compete in the Church Football Competition.
- Church Football Competition? - Yes.
The first shot will be made by Stray Kids.
Seungmin will make the first shot.
Seungmin learned how to play baseball when he was a child.
I wonder if that will be helpful for today's Penalty Shootout.
Will he be able to perform well today?
It goes straight in!
(Goal)
He moved half a beat faster.
His speed was good and so was the ball's direction.
He put a good amount of power into the kick too.
- Some things are better not known. - That's right.
- He went the opposite way. - Seung Kwan played this last year,
so he predicted the ball's direction too early on.
Is that Ho Shi?
It's Ho Shi of SEVENTEEN getting ready now.
He promised that if SEVENTEEN wins the first place,
he'll buy fried chickens for all his fans here today.
- Personally, I hope he wins. - Me too.
Good luck!
(Bang Chan)
(Ho Shi)
(We're going to have fried chicken today, right?)
Ho Shi!
(He hits the goalpost.)
The ball hit the goalpost!
I didn't expect that kick to hit the goalpost.
Did he slip?
He missed the ball slightly,
making the ball curve.
But that still could've gone in.
- That was so close. - Indeed.
Hyunjin is up as the second kicker.
Will he be able to keep up the team's good streak?
Apparently, Hyunjin also wanted to become a soccer player...
- when he was in elementary school. - Is that so?
Yes, so I hope his wish comes true today.
It's now Hyunjin against Seung Kwan.
Seung Kwan!
(Goal)
The ball hit the top of the goalpost and bounced its way into the net!
Seung Kwan must be upset as he was a former professional.
But nobody could've blocked that kick.
- This is a kick of a professional. - That's right.
Not even Jo Hyun Woo could've blocked that kick.
That's right, not even Hyun Woo.
- As the shooting distance is short, - Right.
it's difficult for any goalkeeper to block such a fast shot.
Stray Kids is in the lead by 2 points.
To at least keep up, Dino has to score.
He's the youngest out of 13 members.
I wonder if he'll be able to show his power as the youngest.
Bang Chan, what are you doing?
Is he trying to mess with Dino's mind?
The goalkeeper usually tries to make themselves bigger...
to intimidate the kicker, but he's doing the opposite.
He's getting up.
(Goal)
Dino scored!
He should've stayed sitting down, then he could've blocked it.
- Exactly. - Why did he get up?
Bang Chan got up...
and Dino used that timing to shoot.
Dino's shot headed right into the net there.
We're now onto our third round.
- Seung Kwan! - Seung Kwan!
- People are cheering. - All right.
SEVENTEEN fans are cheering for Seung Kwan.
It's Seungmin against Seung Kwan.
(Seungmin's second kick)
- Goal! - This time again...
(Goal)
- What happened? - This time again...
- What happened? - Seung Kwan expected...
the ball would go to the left...
and seeing this, Seungmin kicked to the right.
Right.
Seung Kwan was a professional player before,
so he still has his old habit...
- of moving first. - And making assumptions.
That's the way to go for shootouts,
but not today.
It's Ho Shi's turn to kick again.
(Ho Shi promised fried chickens for his fans if SEVENTEEN wins.)
Bang Chan is sitting down again.
Is sitting down a good choice for Bang Chan this time?
- He's acting all cute. - Right.
Will he be able to use this tactic to his advantage?
(Will Bang Chan be able to block the shot?)
Blocked!
(Bang Chan blocked the shot.)
- He blocked the ball! - He blocked the ball!
He's not only cute,
but he's also skilled.
What happens to SEVENTEEN then?
Stray Kids will make it to the next round...
if they score once again.
It seems like it was a bad decision for SEVENTEEN...
to have changed their players.
- They may be regretting that. - Indeed.
Will Seung Kwan the goalkeeper...
be able to save his team?
Hyunjin of Stray Kids is up again.
This round will be over if Hyunjin scores.
(Stray Kids versus SEVENTEEN, a match full of surprises)
(Hyunjin)
It goes straight in.
(Goal)
- That's too bad. - Seung Kwan has made his move,
but Hyunjin's shot broke right through.
He kicked well.
Stray Kids didn't miss a single shot this season.
- That's right. - They're the only ones that didn't.
I didn't expect them...
to be such great players.
- That's why it's more impressive. - I agree.
So Stray Kids beat SEVENTEEN...
and is proceeding onto the semi-finals against SF9.
Next up is Track and Field, 400m Relay.
What we're really looking out for this season is...
the match between the best teams and the rookie teams.
Out of 16 male and female teams,
8 teams are new this season.
We don't know how good these eight teams are,
which means we can't expect who's going to win.
What we know is that WJSN...
and Golden Child...
- are the aces of this event. - Right.
They both have two gold medals in the 400m Relay.
- That's right. - That is correct.
They were the winning teams last season as well.
That's right.
We expect them to be strong this season as well.
- Indeed. - Now,
let's meet the Group 1 of the Women's 400m Relay.
We'll now start the preliminary round...
for Group 1 of the Women's 400m Relay.
In Lane One,
- GWSN. - Lane One is GWSN.
Right.
In Lane Two, we have LOONA.
(LOONA, Yves, Hyun Jin, Hee Jin, and Vi Vi)
In Lane Three, WJSN.
As previously mentioned,
- they're a very strong contender. - That's right.
In Lane Four, NATURE.
- That's Haru. - They're first-timers.
Out of the 4 teams in Group 1,
there are three teams that have "girl" in their team names.
- You're right. - This is...
quite literally the girls' race.
You're right.
For Lane One, we have GWSN,
whose members are quite athletic.
We look forward to what kind of impressive performance...
they will show us today.
As for LOONA,
Yves won the gold medal in the 60m Sprint event.
That's right.
I think she'll give a good start for LOONA.
And as for WJSN, all four runners are almost equally good.
- That's right. - And since Eun Seo is running,
- That's a strong team. - we expect them to do well.
Mr. Yoon, you expect WJSN to win again, right?
- That's right. - Of course.
- They have a good record. - They're always good.
- It's too early to say that. - Right.
Will we be able to see a new rookie team beat WJSN?
- Let's see. - Right.
We'll now begin the preliminary round for Group One.
On your marks.
The first runners must stay in their lanes.
- Right. - And from the second runners,
- they can run on any lane. - That's right.
(Getting nervous)
We have a strong team in Lane Three.
(WJSN is a strong team for this event.)
(Eun Seo)
Get set.
(Lane 1: GWSN, Lane 2: LOONA, Lane 3: WJSN, Lane 4: NATURE)
- They're running. - The race has started.
They all must stay in their lanes.
(All four teams are off to a good start.)
Any team that doesn't keep in their lane will be eliminated.
Yves is doing great.
- She's very fast. - She's fast.
She has...
already caught up with WJSN.
(Lane 2: LOONA, Lane 3: WJSN)
(LOONA has already caught up with WJSN.)
(Surprised)
(No, I expected WJSN to win!)
- Haru is also fast. - Haru is running fast!
She's very quick.
She tripped.
- She fell. - Haru went too fast.
(NATURE is in the lead so far.)
- She fell. - It's fine.
(LOONA has taken the lead.)
LOONA is running fast.
Luda of WJSN is catching up quickly.
- Luda! - Luda!
(Luda, Uchae, Hyun Jin)
- WJSN is now the runner-up. - They're running very quickly.
(WJSN is running quickly and is now the runner-up.)
Luda is really fast.
(WJSN is catching up with LOONA, the team in the lead so far.)
Hyun Jin of LOONA is currently in the lead.
(LOONA made a mistake when passing on the baton.)
(LOONA is now in third place.)
LOONA is now in third place.
That means...
- that WJSN is in the lead. - That's right.
WJSN is far ahead of everyone else.
They're far, far ahead.
LOONA was too hesitant...
when passing on the baton.
The runner-up is NATURE.
Is Eun Seo next?
- It's Eun Seo. - Eun Seo is really fast.
She's the ace of the team.
- WJSN is so far ahead. - They have so much time.
Eun Seo doesn't have to waste energy running for her life.
She's waving to everyone as she's running.
Eun Seo is running fast...
- right until the end. - WJSN is in the first place.
That's right.
(WJSN made it to the finals.)
In the second place, we have NATURE, a first-timer team.
NATURE comes in second.
LOONA had such a good chance.
As always, WJSN is in the first place.
I'd like to see their times for this round as well.
- And LOONA is eliminated. - Yes.
The third runner began running before getting the baton...
when the second runner isn't allowed to run past the line.
They had a bit of miscommunication there.
The baton went over the line.
LOONA was so close.
- They were doing so well. - As you've mentioned,
Yves did so well as the starter.
That's right.
I thought Mr. Yoon's jinx was coming back again...
as LOONA was catching up with WJSN.
And this is where it all went wrong.
(WJSN got in the lead as LOONA made a mistake.)
She's waving to everyone as she's running.
(WJSN came in first, far ahead of everyone.)
WJSN and NATURE...
- will move to the final. - That's right.
Now, the Women's 400m Relay...
for Group Two will begin.
We'll now start the preliminary round...
for Group 2 of the Women's 400m Relay.
In Lane One, DIA.
(DIA: Hui Hyeon, Yebin, Eun Chae, Ju Eun)
In Lane Two, April.
In Lane Three, MOMOLAND.
(MOMOLAND: Jane JooE, Ahin, Nancy)
In Lane Four, Cherry Bullet.
It's their first time to enter the event.
- DIA is in Lane One. - Right.
I heard a fast and accurate baton pass...
is this team's strategy.
We'll see if they really can do the baton pass...
smoothly without a mistake.
April is in Lane Two.
They advanced to the finals before.
Being beautiful is April's sin.
They expressed a resolution to sin...
for running well by running with all their might.
A sin of running well.
At the 2018 Chuseok Championships, MOMOLAND...
- won the silver medal. - Right.
After that, their running ability...
is decreasing more and more.
They advanced to the finals at the championships last year,
- but they only took fourth place. - Yes.
Their teamwork isn't all that great...
because the players keep on changing for each championship.
Hearing him say this,
I think MOMOLAND will win.
- I hope they win. - They'll win the gold medal.
As I see, the team in Lane Four,
Cherry Bullet is entering the event for the first time.
But they have May, the gold medalist for the Women's 60m Sprint event.
- May. - Ji Won also won a medal.
That's right.
(Can they get a good result for the Women's 400m Relay?)
- May, May! - May!
She wins the gold medal.
Since they have two strong runners,
I pick Cherry Bullet as the strongest front-runner...
in Group Two.
- I feel pity for them. - Cherry Bullet...
had the first anniversary of its debut.
- I know. - They're rookies.
I dearly wish they overcome Mr. Yoon's jinx...
and finish the race.
Right. I truly wish they overcome his jinx.
Group Two's event will begin.
On your marks.
Here they go.
(Nervous)
The first runner shouldn't get out of the lane.
That's right.
- Their eyes look unusual. - That's right.
(Who will be the winner of Group 2's event?)
(You can do it!)
On your marks.
(Go)
- All right. - The game began.
They shouldn't go beyond their pace.
There you go.
- She's fast. MOMOLAND is fast. - MOMOLAND is fast.
Right.
She's running as if she's overcoming Mr. Yoon's jinx.
- It's Jane of MOMOLAND. - Jane is doing good.
- She's fast. - JooE!
- JooE receives the baton. - JooE is running.
- Cherry Bullet is following her. - There's MOMOLAND.
MOMOLAND is fast.
Please put in the subtitle, "Mr. Yoon, are you watching this?"
(Mr. Yoon, are you watching this?)
(Flustered)
- JooE! - Currently, the leading team...
is MOMOLAND.
And Cherry Bullet is following...
- MOMOLAND closely. - Cherry Bullet.
- She passes the baton. - It's Nayun.
- Here's May. - May is here.
May is fast.
(May runs after MOMOLAND fast.)
- May is a fast runner. - May is fast.
- She's outrunning. - Is she outrunning?
(Cherry Bullet takes 1st place in an instant.)
She's the gold medalist of Women's 60m Sprint, May.
(Excited)
She's fast.
- Her stride is amazing. - It's amazing.
Now, Ji Won is the last runner.
(Ji Won, the bronze medalist of Sprint starts.)
Cherry Bullet is fast.
- Ji Won is fast too. - She's fast.
(Lane 3: MOMOLAND, Lane 4: Cherry Bullet)
That's Nancy.
The gap is so big now.
The gap became very wide.
(Cherry Bullet runs fast and extends its lead from MOMOLAND.)
Cherry Bullet is the lead of Group Two.
(Cherry Bullet advances to the finals.)
And the second place...
goes to MOMOLAND.
Cherry Bullet comes in first overwhelmingly.
As if they are calling Mr. Yoon out,
MOMOLAND comes in second for the preliminaries.
Didn't you say MOMOLAND changes the members often...
and doesn't have good teamwork? They advanced to the finals.
They're doing well as you didn't pick them.
By the way, JooE unexpectedly runs well.
- JooE is good. - She does her best.
In the case of Cherry Bullet, although it's their first time,
good runners were the 3rd and the 4th players...
- in the latter part. - Right.
So there was a good chance they'd turn the tables at the end.
May completely turned around here.
- Their strides are so different. - Exactly.
She's almost like Usain Bolt. She's so fast.
And Ji Won who ran as the last runner...
- is a very good runner as well. - Yes.
Cherry Bullet...
came in first with a record of 1:11.69.
MOMOLAND came in second.
Four teams that move to the finals are decided.
Cherry Bullet, WJSN, NATURE, and MOMOLAND.
These 4 teams advance to the finals for the Women's 400m Relay.
We'll now start the preliminary round...
for Group 1 of the Men's 400m Relay.
In Lane One, VERIVERY.
The first runner is Gye Hyeon.
- He was in an athletics club. - That's right.
In Lane Two, ATEEZ.
Hyun Moo said Kim Hong Joong looks like a good runner.
That's right.
In Lane Three, Stray Kids.
Mr. Yoon predicts Stray Kids' win...
based on their record.
In Lane Four, SF9.
Youngbin is also a fast runner.
The preliminary round for the Men's 400m Relay will begin.
Who looks outstanding in Group One?
VERIVERY and ATEEZ in Lane 1 and Lane 2...
- are first-timers. - We have no record for them.
VERIVERY in Lane One...
will send Gye Hyun as the first runner.
He was in an athletic club in elementary school.
- That's nice. - Yes.
- I heard ATEEZ runs very well. - I see.
Don't you think Hong Joong looks like a great runner?
- He looks like he would run well. - He looks very determined.
- Stray Kids in Lane Three... - Yes.
- once won the bronze medal. - Right.
So, among the four teams here,
Stray Kids with experiences of three times...
can be predicted to be a front-runner.
It's because they have Bang Chan, an ace runner.
- Right. - They have Bang Chan.
His prediction is completely based on records.
Men's 400m Relay.
- Group Two's event will begin. - Yes.
On your marks.
(What will be the result of Group 1's event?)
The only team who won a medal is Stray Kids in Lane Three.
ATEEZ is showing a very good record today.
(Which team will go to the finals?)
We'll pay attention to Lane Three.
(Nervous)
Get set.
(Group 1's event starts.)
- They're running. - They started.
Youngbin is fast.
- He really is fast, right? - Right.
The runner in Lane Four is fast.
ATEEZ is fast.
- He fell down. - He fell down.
(Stray Kids who was picked to win falls down.)
- Gosh. - He fell down.
Stray Kids fell down.
- What's happening? - Oh, my.
Is it Mr. Yoon's jinx?
Stray Kids fell down.
- What's happening? - Oh, my.
Is it Mr. Yoon's jinx?
Mr. Yoon!
My goodness.
(The second runner takes the baton.)
(Stray Kids, unfortunately, falls behind as 4th place.)
(ATEEZ cannot resist centrifugal force and falls down.)
- What's going on here? - What's happening?
They shouldn't go over their pace.
VERIVERY is fast. They're very fast.
It's VERIVERY.
(The fierce competition continues.)
- VERIVERY! - Unexpectedly, VERIVERY...
- is in the first place. - VERIVERY is in the lead.
(VERIVERY is in the 1st place, and ATEEZ is in the 2nd place.)
What happened to Stray Kids?
ATEEZ is in Lane Two.
(The last runners start.)
What's going on here?
Bang Chan is catching up.
VERIVERY and ATEEZ,
2 teams that are 1st-timers are running in the front.
- Bang Chan is chasing. - Bang Chan!
(Stray Kids running after them quickly.)
- Bang Chan is chasing. - Bang Chan!
Bang Chan is chasing.
- Bang Chan! - He takes third place.
(Stray Kids takes 3rd place.)
It's beyond Bang Chan's capacity.
The gap has widened too much.
It's beyond Bang Chan's capacity.
The gap has widened too much.
Stray Kids fails to qualify.
What's going on here? What's happening?
(Devastated)
What's going on here? What's happening?
My goodness.
VERIVERY and ATEEZ, the first-timers...
advance to the final round.
(Mr. Yoon is perplexed.)
Oh, boy.
Why did he fall down there? He didn't bump into anyone.
- Why? - Why are you saying that to me?
Why are you doing this to me?
It's not their first time in the championships...
and they're experienced. So why did he fall down?
This is a result we didn't expect at all.
It's the biggest upset in the 2020 Championships.
It's the biggest upset.
- Look at that. - It's Mr. Yoon's worst jinx.
SF9 started fast.
- That's right. Youngbin was... - He was fast.
He's running fast.
He was running well.
Goodness.
Why did he fall down there?
He was not even turning a corner.
I guess he was being hasty.
How can this happen?
VERIVERY, unexpectedly,
He comes in so happily.
ATEEZ is excited.
(VERIVERY comes in 1st.)
Bang Chan feels bad.
It's a shame.
It really is a pity.
He's feeling sorry.
An upset of Stray Kids being eliminated...
as third place happened.
VERIVERY takes first place.
And the second place is taken by ATEEZ...
who I said they have the physiognomy of good runners.
The 2 teams in Lane 1 and Lane 2, the 1st-timers,
all advanced to the final round.
Men's 400m Relay.
Group Two's event begins.
We'll now start the preliminary round...
for Group 2 of the Men's 400m Relay.
In Lane One, VICTON.
(VICTON: Su Bin, Se Jun, Heo Chan, Byung Chan)
In Lane Two, ONF.
(ONF: WYATT, U, MK, J-US)
In Lane Three, Golden Child.
- They're strong front-runners. - Right.
In Lane Four, DONGKIZ.
- DONGKIZ. - It's their first time running.
Right.
(Good luck, DONGKIZ!)
I hear that a lot of teams are...
- watching out for Golden Child. - Really?
- They're a really good team. - That's right.
There's Y, the gold medalist of the 60m Sprint.
They also have Lee Jang Jun, the bronze medalist.
- Jang Jun. - Right.
Those two are excellent runners,
so as long as their teamwork is all right,
you can say that they're strong candidates for the gold.
It seems like Jang Jun is wasting all his energy on goofing around.
- He looks very hyper indeed. - Yes.
- He's sending hearts. - Nice.
- Mr. Yoon. - Golden Child will win, right?
As I've mentioned before,
they're a strong candidate for the gold.
- That's right. - The preliminary will be a breeze.
They're Golden Child.
Dahyun, who do you expect to win?
That's a difficult question.
- I'm voting for Golden Child too. - Golden Child.
You're trying to make up for the Mr. Yoon jinx.
- I'm rooting for VICTON. - Right?
Su Bin and Se Jun were...
excellent during ssireum.
Their stamina is incredible.
I expect VICTON to do well too.
Don't you dare!
Please don't.
Just don't say it out loud.
(Our poor VICTON.)
You have to do well!
(Don't worry, I'll beat the jinx!)
Goodness.
Anyway, I'm rooting for VICTON.
We'll now begin the preliminary round...
for Group 2 of the 400m Relay.
On your marks.
Even if a team is full of good runners,
there's a lot of different factors that may limit them from winning.
Each runner has to run their 100m fast,
but if they run too fast, they'll fall down.
That's why a lot of people trip during this race.
It's a good tactic to slow down...
when they're running around the corner.
(Nervous)
Ready.
(Preliminary round for Male Group Two)
- They're running. - And they're fast.
(The four teams are starting off very fast.)
- DONGKIZ is quite fast... - Yes.
and so is VICTON.
Jang Jun is making a breakthrough.
- Jang Jun is running fast. - He's really fast.
He's very fast.
- Jang Jun is running fast. - He's really fast.
He's very fast.
(That's impressive.)
Golden Child is in the lead.
(Golden Child is in the lead and DONGKIZ is second.)
(Golden Child is in the lead.)
Golden Child is very fast as expected.
(As expected!)
- He's running around the corner. - They're far ahead of everyone.
Please don't trip.
Kim Dong Hyun is currently in the lead.
He's very fast.
U is quite a good runner too.
U of ONF.
Good.
(Golden Child is far ahead of everyone else.)
- Golden Child is in the lead. - They're very fast.
DONGKIZ is in second place.
(Golden Child is in the lead, and DONGKIZ is the runner-up.)
VICTON is catching up with DONGKIZ.
Y is the last runner.
Y is a good runner.
(The gap between the 1st and 2nd isn't getting any smaller.)
ONF is in last place.
Golden Child is in the lead.
(Golden Child is running far ahead of everyone.)
Y of Golden Child!
Golden Child wins!
(Golden Child made it to the finals.)
The runner-up is MONKEYS.
(The runner-up is DONGKIZ.)
- Did you just call them "MONKEYS"? - They're DONGKIZ.
(Flustered)
- That's cute. - DONGKIZ.
How dare you call them MONKEYS?
He was so into the race that he made a mistake.
(Sorry everyone, that was a mistake.)
As expected,
Golden Child came in first.
And we had...
DONGKIZ come in second.
Jang Jun is doing really well today.
Jang Jun did well,
but also Dong Hyun and Bo Min. Everyone did well this round.
- They did. - Indeed.
Golden Child came in first.
Golden Child came in with a record of 59 seconds,
while DONGKIZ came in the one minute mark.
Golden Child, DONGKIZ, VERIVERY, and ATEEZ...
have made it to the final round.
(2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships)
(They're back.)
(MONSTA X, gold in Archery with 10-pointers 3 times in a row)
(Gugudan, gold in Archery for 2 seasons in a row)
(SEVENTEEN, gold in 400m Relay)
(Yoon Bo Mi, the queen of starter pitch)
(The rookies are here to take over the champion titles.)
(The united team, with professional-level soccer skills)
(ITZY with a former floorballer, Cherry Bullet with a ssireum ace)
(NCT DREAM with the most practice, Stray Kids with an above-9 average)
(An intense battle for the gold)
(Games filled with surprises that not even the referees expected)
(Who will be the winner?)
(The rise of the new champions)