You're watching 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships.
It's Women's Team Archery final.
The final between WJSN and gugudan...
- will be conducted now. - Okay.
Let's meet Reporter Lee Dae Hwi.
Hello, viewers.
This is 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special...
Women's Team Archery Finals,
- and I'm Lee Dae Hwi of AB6IX. - Good.
In this competition,
we had a lot of archery gold medalists.
All the athletes presented outstanding skills...
that was as good as the finals.
Two teams came this far through fierce competitions.
Let's hear how they feel...
about the finals.
- He sounds like an anchor. - Yes.
Hello.
You won the gold medal last year duing the Chuseok special.
Do you have a secret tip...
on how to win the competition?
UJUNG. Make some noise.
All of a sudden?
- Why did she tell them to do that? - We'll break...
our own record in this competition.
We can do this.
Now, gugudan.
If you win the gold medal,
what kind of ceremony will you do for your fans?
Tell me about your ceremony.
I'll hit the stomach...
and roll to receive the gold medal.
(Stomach?)
(Roll?)
(To the gold medal?)
Did you say stomach?
He's flustered.
"Stomach?"
(Flustered)
Oh, you meant a pear.
Okay. That was cool.
I'm sorry, but did you even understand?
This is Women's Team Archery Finals.
He's not listening. He's not listening to me.
Let's begin Women's Archery finals.
Good luck.
No one understood what she said, right?
Did she mean hit the bullseye?
Didn't she say she'll hit the stomach?
- Hit the stomach? - Hit the stomach?
Aside from what it means, Dae Hwi didn't understand it.
Still, he was like, "Stomach? That is very cool."
(Cheerful)
We'll now begin Women's Team Archery finals.
- Hye Jin. - Yes.
WJSN versus gugudan.
Who will win?
Gugudan had...
- such a stable shot. - Right.
I think they'll do better.
- Gugudan is impressive. - Yes.
I also think gugudan will win.
- What about you, Dahyun? - I think gugudan will win too.
We all think gugudan will win.
Though it's not like our opinions matter.
- There may be a twist. - Right.
Let's watch the finals.
Ha Na of gugudan is getting ready.
- For WJSN... - Yeoreum is getting ready.
- Oh, it's Yeoreum. - Yes.
I think they're trying to take the initiative...
because both athletes...
- showed a stable play. - Right.
I think they're planning to take the initiative.
That's amazing.
(Women's Archery Finals begins.)
It's Ha Na.
(Ha Na's first shot)
- She's good. - She shot.
Good.
- 9. - It's 9 points.
Nine for gugudan.
- Gugudan hits nine points a lot. - Right.
We're not just saying that.
Hye Jin. That bow isn't as light as it looks, is it?
No, it's heavy.
So your left arm sways a lot.
She holds it well.
(Ha Na pulls off a stable shot.)
- Yeoreum. - Yeoreum.
(Yeoreum has her first shot with support from her group and fans.)
- Is it 8? - It's 7.
(7 points)
- It's 7 points. - It's 7 points.
Yeoreum got seven points.
The difference is only two points. You never know.
(Coughing)
Does she have a cold?
She suddenly began coughing.
She's sick, yet she's playing.
Can someone catch a cold that quickly?
- She got nine points. - I see.
- She got nine points. - I see. She's consistent.
- Right. Since she's in gugudan, - She only hits nines.
- she only hits nines. - Yes.
(What a relief.)
She coughed a lot, but she still got nine points.
- Right. - Breathing is really important.
- She coughed to miss the bullseye. - Yes, it's important.
Yeoreum.
(It's Yeoreum's second try.)
(Careful)
- She got 7 points. - She got 7 points.
- It's okay. - It's a four-point game.
- Yeoreum. - It's okay.
- Hey, Yeoreum.
It's Ha Na's last try.
She seems very focused.
(Will she get 9 points again this time?)
- All right. She got 9 points. - 9 points.
- She got 9 points.
(She's indeed in gugudan.)
She's indeed in gugudan.
- She got 9 for gugudan. - 9 for gugudan.
- That's impressive. - My gosh.
She might get an offer for an ice cream commercial.
You only seem to know old brands of ice cream.
(Gosh, you oldie.)
(Yeoreum has one last chance to shoot.)
(She must get the bullseye to catch up with gugudan.)
(Will she be able to pull it off?)
- Yeoreum. - Yeoreum.
(She takes a deep breath and calmly loads an arrow.)
(8 points)
- 8 points. - 8 points.
(Disappointed)
- Yeoreum! - Yeoreum!
She's looking directly at the camera as if she's doing a video chat.
The score is 27 to 22. Gugudan is leading the match.
As expected, they are consistent.
All right. The second players are getting ready now.
(Na Young of gugudan versus Bona of WJSN)
Bona of WJSN is getting ready.
Na Young of gugudan is up, right?
(Good luck, gugudan!)
Get a grip, Na Young.
- They told her to get a grip. - "Get a grip."
They are taking care of her mental state.
(Na Young's first try after getting a lecture from them)
(8 points)
- 8 points. - She got 8 points.
- She got eight points. - It's okay.
- That was their first red target. - Right.
It's okay.
(That was close.)
Actually, hitting the eight is impressive too.
- Right. It's good. - It's just that they are so good.
That's twice the points you got, Dahyun.
- Right. - She did a fine job.
- Bona, good luck! - Bona, good luck!
- They are excited. - Right.
Bona.
(Can she narrow the gap between the two teams?)
(In the semifinal, Bona hit the bullseye.)
(Will she be able to recreate the glorious moment?)
She shattered the camera.
(Shooting)
(What's her score?)
(8 points)
- She got 8 points. - 8 points.
Eight points.
(Disappointed)
They need to catch up.
They must catch up.
(Na Young's second try)
- It went in the same direction. - She got eight.
- She got 8 points. - 8 points.
- It's a parade of eights. - Right.
- It's okay. - You have one more chance.
She's focused.
WJSN.
Her bow draw was nice.
- 8 points. - 8 points.
Both of them keep getting eight points.
(Bona, breathe.)
(Okay.)
All right. This is their last chance.
(I'll get a 9 no matter what.)
All right.
- It went in the same direction. - She got eight points.
- She kept getting 8 points. - 8, 8, and 8.
- It's okay! - It's okay!
(It's okay. You did well.)
WJSN needs to catch up now.
No one has gotten 10 points yet.
I hope she gets a 10.
- Good luck, Ji Yeon! - Good luck, Ji Yeon!
(WJSN is in desperate need of getting 10 points to catch up.)
Bona.
(She shoots her arrow. What's her score?)
- 6 points. - 6 points.
(Full of disappointment)
- The gap is widening now. - You did well. It's okay.
Now, the last archer for WJSN must do a good job.
Right.
But Se Jeong is the last archer for gugudan.
Gugudan is leading with seven points and has...
- the ace member, Se Jeong, left. - Right.
- Da Young is getting ready. - What do you mean, "goodbye"?
- Good luck, Se Jeong! - Good luck, Se Jeong!
(Thank you for your cheer!)
- Good luck, Da Young! - Good luck, Da Young!
It's not my turn yet.
Se Jeong looks like a player who came here to do a demonstration.
She's loading her arrow with ease.
Se Jeong is so versatile.
- Right. - She's a great archer,
- and she's a great singer too. - Yes.
- 9 points. - 9 points.
- She's a great singer too. - Yes.
- 9 points. - 9 points.
That's so impressive.
She casually loaded the arrow and shot it.
(Se Jeong is totally relaxed.)
- She's at ease. - She is.
- She's relaxed. - Yes.
- I hope Da Young gets a 10. - Yes.
- They must catch up. - Yes.
They must use this chance to catch up.
(They are in dire need of a 10 from Da Young.)
- She shot it. It's 8 points. - 8 points.
(Unable to talk)
I'm sorry.
All right. This is getting harder for WJSN.
- Right. - Yes.
They must keep getting 10s to narrow the gap.
Se Jeong rarely makes a mistake.
- She has the time to wink at them. - She winked at them.
(The ace member, Se Jeong, is not nervous at all.)
- She got 10 points. - The bullseye. Gosh.
- She's so good. - It's a battle against herself.
She's a scary opponent.
- She's a reliable player. - She keeps celebrating.
Calling her cool would be the right description.
- I agree. - Right. Even I think she's cool.
Just like Dahyun said, she's very versatile.
She's athletic, funny on variety shows,
and sings well too.
- Goodness, look at this. - Oh, my.
It looks like Da Young is nervous.
At times like this, she must focus on the goal she set at first.
- That might be helpful. - That's right.
(She calmly aims at her target under a lot of pressure.)
- Is that 8 points? - Yes, it's 8 points.
(Stamping her feet)
- She's disappointed. - I bet.
Gosh, she's upset.
(It's okay! Cheer up!)
It's gugudan's ninth try by Se Jeong.
(Se Jeong's try with a 10-point lead)
I think the aiming point should be...
- She got 9 points. - 9 points.
She's saying, "9, 9, 9."
- Nine for gugudan. - Cheer up!
- Good luck, Da Young! - Good luck, Da Young!
Thank you.
Gugudan is a strong opponent.
(Da Young calmly gets herself ready.)
All right. I hope she'll try her best to the end.
- What's her score? - It's eight.
- 8 points. - It's 8 points.
(It's okay. We'll always root for you.)
Only the last arrow remains.
Even if she gets zero points, and Da Young hits the bullseye,
the results won't change.
(Can she score another 10?)
- That was neat. - It's nine.
- She wrapped it up nicely. - That was flawless.
- Se Jeong! - Se Jeong!
- Good luck, Da Young! - Good luck, Da Young!
Da Young.
- Do your best to the end, please. - Wait.
- You don't need to be nervous. - Right.
You have a lot of time.
Do any archers at the Olympics shout, "Wait"?
- No. - Really? I see.
- She got 8 points. - She finishes with 8 points.
(Disappointed)
Gugudan beat WJSN with a huge lead.
It's gugudan's victory.
- They won the gold medal with ease. - Good job.
- You did well. - Great job.
(Great job, gugudan!)
(Good work, gugudan.)
Gugudan takes the gold medal. Congratulations.
(Gugudan enters rolling forward.)
All right.
(What kind of celebration will gugudan do if they win?)
(We'll roll forward to get our medal.)
(They are rolling forward as promised.)
All right.
Bring in the gold medals and Korean beef sets.
(VERIVERY will present the medals and the prize.)
(Congratulations on winning the gold medals.)
- Give us the Korean beef set. - Gosh, you were great.
(Yes! Korean beef!)
- That's so cool of you. - That's so cool of you.
(Giving out snacks to their fans who have been cheering for them)
- Enjoy it! - Thank you.
Anyone who didn't get one?
- We're Ha Na, Se Jeong, - and Na Young.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
(We love you!)
(Be our fans forever!)
The final match for Men's Team Archery will begin.
It's the final match for Men's Team Archery.
It's MONSTA X versus NCT DREAM.
All right. Our reporter, JooE, is out on the field now.
Reporter JooE!
All right. Hello, viewers.
This is MBC.
Let's start with...
Sir MONSTA X? Mr. MONSTA X?
Sir MONSTA X. Mr. MONSTA X.
Mr. MONSTA X,
I heard that you participated in many matches from this show.
I'd like to listen to what you had in mind...
when you participated in this year's matches.
I will participate in this match...
by trying to hit the bullseye in the hearts of our fans.
- I bet he prepared that one. - It's definitely prepared.
Right.
To tell you the truth, I'm not sure if I can...
lose this match.
He's not sure if he can...
- lose this match. - To lose this match.
- He's provoking them. - That was a daring comment.
(Sizing them up)
(We're MONSTA X, the original first-place team.)
I heard that this is your first time here.
This is NCT DREAM.
It's your first time here, but you still made it this far.
Please tell us what your group's strong suits are.
I guess I would have to say that it's the cheers from our fans.
They say, "Yo, Dream".
- Yo, Dream. - Yo, Dream.
(They have the perfect teamwork.)
Yes.
- They look cool. - My gosh.
The members of NCT DREAM are young, but they are composed.
- Right. - Yes.
We'll start the final match for Men's Team Archery.
- Good luck. - Good luck.
(The final match for Men's Team Archery begins now.)
Great.
- She jumped. - Okay.
We should edit that part.
- I thought she was teleporting. - Right.
Ms. Chang, in your opinion,
please tell us how the match will pan out.
I was quite surprised...
to see an intense and exciting semifinal match.
I hope NCT DREAM will do a good job during the final match...
and put on a great match.
(NCT DREAM is on the rise as the new team to watch out for.)
I think he got a 10.
I can tell he practiced a lot.
- He got 10 points. - Great.
(5 out of their 10 arrows hit the bullseye.)
(NCT DREAM: The gold medals will be ours!)
All right. Minhyuk.
(In 2016, MONSTA X set a new record.)
(They'll show the archery skills of the original first-place team.)
(MONSTA X is full of experienced members.)
(The fierce match between them begins now.)
First up is Chenle.
(Minhyuk of MONSTA X versus Chenle of NCT DREAM)
Minhyuk will go up against him.
(The fan chants intensify the atmosphere.)
The fans of MONSTA X and NCT DREAM are having a cheer off.
- Right. - They're going head to head.
(The atmosphere gets heated up.)
(If they win one more match, they will win the gold medal.)
(The climax of their nervousness hits the stadium.)
All right. Chenle will go first.
(Chenle did very well in the semifinal match.)
His first arrow will be important.
(He shoots his first arrow without any hesitation.)
- He shot it right away. - He shot it.
(8 points)
- 8 points. - 8 points.
(That's disappointing.)
- He got an eight. - Not bad.
That wasn't bad.
- MONSTA X. - Minhyuk.
(How will he do this time?)
He has attractive lips.
(8 points)
- 8 points. - 8 points.
He's full of "eigh-nergy".
- What? - What?
Sometimes, his jokes make me think I couldn't have heard him right.
As this is the final match, it starts off with a tied score.
Chenle.
- 8 points. - 8 points.
I see. He has to take another look at his aim.
As you can see, his arrows are on the left.
(His arrows are clustered on the left.)
(Aim to the right.)
His members keep...
giving him advice.
(This is a good chance for him to take the upper hand.)
(9 points)
He got nine points.
- They're leading by 1 point. - They are leading by 1.
- He's complimenting himself. - Yes.
He just patted his own head.
MONSTA X is leading by one point.
(The fans are getting more competitive.)
- The fans are competitive again. - Right.
- And... - It is indeed a final match.
- they are right next to each other. - Yes.
- He must keep his composure. - Right.
He has the textbook posture.
That's the best posture.
- 10 points. - 10 points.
- Chenle. - 10.
(He perfectly hit a 10.)
- He also got 8, 8, and 10 earlier. - Well done.
Right?
- That's right. - Yes.
That's his routine.
- It's 8, 8, and 10. - Yes.
That's excellent.
(A perfect 10)
- Well done. - He did well.
Minhyuk.
- He's patting himself. - Yes.
He's telling himself that he can do well.
- Good luck. - It's a great mindset for athletes.
- Is it? - You're encouraging yourself...
and focusing on yourself.
Do athletes encourage themselves that loudly?
Yes, some do.
- 9 points. - 9 points.
- That was effective. - Great.
It was effective.
(MONSTA X ties the score.)
- So the score is tied now. - Yes, it is.
They both shot three arrows.
- It is indeed a final match. - It's a fierce match.
My gosh. That's impressive.
- It's tied at 26 to 26. - Yes.
(The atmosphere gets heated up.)
Jaemin from NCT DREAM will go next.
- From MONSTA X, it's Hyungwon. - It's Hyungwon.
(Hyungwon didn't do so well in the semifinal.)
- 8 points. - 8 points.
(Meanwhile, Jaemin had a near-perfect score.)
- Jaemin is great. - Jaemin is good.
(How will they do?)
- Jaemin had a very stable posture. - Right.
(He loads the first arrow in a stable posture.)
He doesn't seem nervous at all...
despite his young age.
- 8 points. - 8 points.
(That was close.)
MONSTA X.
Draw it confidently and let go gently.
He gave him the advice to draw it confidently and let go gently.
He's closing both of his eyes. That's his method.
(He aims at the target with his eyes closed.)
- 9 points. - 9 points.
(It's hard to predict the result of this close match.)
That was great. He didn't make any mistakes.
- MONSTA X is leading by one again. - Yes.
(MONSTA X is leading by 1 point.)
MONSTA X is leading by 1 point.
That's great! It's a big gap!
Jaemin.
(Jaemin is calmly loading the arrow.)
His facial expression makes me think he's older than me.
- Right. - I want to rely on him.
(They must catch up again.)
- Great. He got a 9. - That's a 9.
They definitely won't fall behind.
MONSTA X.
(Hyungwon, who got the hang of it, will shoot for the second time.)
He's loading it.
He's shaking a bit.
- Okay. 8 points. - 8 points.
It's tied once again.
- I can't tell who will win. - This is a fun match.
They both scored 8 and 9 points, but in different orders.
The score is still tied until the fifth end.
- It's 43 to 43. - Right.
- This is fun to watch. - It is.
Isn't this common in the Olympics?
Yes. When the score continues to be tied,
players from both teams get more nervous.
- The last archer must be... - So...
- very nervous. - Yes. That's why it's a matter...
of who will be more focused.
(Their concentration will be the key.)
They must be able to overcome the nervousness.
(Can he stay calm?)
- 8 points. - 8 points.
(Jaemin's score is lower than the one from the semifinal.)
Jaemin got an eight.
All right. If Hyungwon gets an eight...
- Gosh, that will be fun to watch. - Yes.
The score will be tied until the sixth end.
Hyungwon closes both of his eyes when firing.
(He needs to either get a 9 or 10 to lead the game.)
Great.
(9 points)
- 9 points. - 9 points.
They are leading by one.
It's a close match.
- It's a close match. - Yes.
(Hyungwon showed his ability in the final match.)
Yes, that's it!
(Looking serious)
But we can't tell who will win.
- We can't. - I really don't know who will win.
This is indeed a final match.
One of the teams will get the gold medal.
And the other team will get a silver medal.
Next.
I.M said that he wasn't sure...
- if he could lose this match. - That's right.
And it's Jeno, the ace member of NCT DREAM.
(The fans are getting heated again.)
I.M isn't sure if he could lose this match.
He's playing at the most critical moment.
Declaring something like that can make you nervous, right?
- However, - Right?
it shows his confidence.
So it might get in his opponent's head.
- I see. - That's great.
Did Jeno get a 10?
- It's 9 points. - 9 points.
9 points. Well done.
- Jeno. - Jeno.
- As expected, he did well. - Jeno.
(His fan chant cheers him up.)
- Can I.M keep the lead? - I.M.
Or will it be tied?
- He shot at a nice timing. - What's the score?
- He got a 10. - It's 10 points.
- He got a 10? - Yes.
(They can't conceal their happiness.)
- Did he get a 10? - Yes, he did.
He got 10 points.
- He's enjoying it. - So he will win this match.
(He's flustered.)
My gosh.
I guess he was confident for a reason.
I guess so.
- He's relaxed. - Yes.
He believed in his ability.
(He confidently shot the arrow and got a 10.)
That went in nicely.
(There's a 2-point difference.)
The gap is widening.
They must catch up.
I hope he can hit the bullseye.
Heroes shine in times of crisis.
Right.
- He shot it. - Great!
(10 points)
(Great!)
- He got a 10. - 10 points.
10 points.
Who just said, "great"?
It was you, right?
I thought a girl ran in here.
Great!
(Suddenly feeling excited)
- He got a 10. - 10 points.
I thought I heard it wrong too.
(Embarrassed)
Well, that was quite the thrill.
- You're not here as a fan, right? - Really... Right.
Getting a 10 at a crucial moment like this...
makes me really happy.
I was surprised. I thought...
- a girl ran in and was talking. - Seriously.
- I almost... - She's not here...
- as a fan. - Okay.
Ms. Chang's prediction was wrong earlier.
- That's right. - She must get it right this time.
- Yes. - That's right.
I.M.
(MONSTA X cannot let them catch up anymore.)
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Every arrow counts.
The shooting form...
(7 points)
- Is that a 7? - He got a 7.
(The ace makes a fatal mistake.)
- The table has turned. - The table has turned now.
They lost the lead.
- This is a painful mistake. - Right.
- One point. - If this is the case...
NCT DREAM has turned the tables with one point.
- They have two shots left. - Yes.
- They still have a chance. - Yes.
Yes, they do.
This could make the opponent more nervous too.
- True. - Yes.
Jeno needs to continue the game at his own pace.
Yes.
Good job.
- Nine points! - Good.
- Good job! - He wasn't shaking at all.
For NCT DREAM, it might be more advantageous...
- to stick with Jeno until the end. - Yes.
Good job, Jeno.
It's I.M's turn now.
I.M should aim for nine points.
It'll be nice if he can shoot 10 points.
Show them what you got. Be confident!
You can do it!
(He must shoot 10 points to be tied.)
Okay.
- 10 points! - He shot 10 points!
- It's a tie!
It's definitely a competitive final.
Goodness.
I think today's show...
will have the highest viewership of all time for the archery match.
Now...
at the ninth end...
it's a tie.
It was 10 points. It was a clear 10 points.
It was definitely 10 points.
Now there's only one arrow left.
It will determine the gold medal winner and the silver medal winner.
Yes. The last arrow will determine...
the medal color, whether it's gold or silver.
Who will be the last archer to shoot the arrow?
It's very important.
This is very interesting.
NCT DREAM will stick with Jeno.
MONSTA X is sticking with I.M too.
They haven't changed.
The score up until now doesn't matter anymore.
It's all about the last arrow.
They have one arrow each.
They can't make any mistakes.
- Jeno. - Jeno.
It's his first and last arrow.
You need to be calm.
(Everyone is holding their breath.)
- Be cautious. - He shot it!
- It's 10 points! - It's 10 points!
(I did it!)
NCT DREAM scores 10 points!
Jeno!
Great job, Jeno!
(To him the game already ended.)
- Leeteuk. - Yes?
- You need to calm down. - Sorry.
- Now it's I.M's turn!
Goodness.
Now I.M must shoot 10 points.
- Yes. - Yes.
If I.M shoots 10 points, we'll have another overtime.
- Yes, we'll go into overtime. - Yes, you are correct.
Jeno did a great job.
Jeno knew as soon as he shot that arrow.
I think it was a beautiful shot even in the replay.
They look as if they already won the gold medal.
I think he is teary.
Goodness. I can't imagine how nervous he is.
Keep the energy level up. Don't relax too much.
This last arrow will determine the color of the medal.
If he continues at his pace, he will get 10 points.
Right.
It's I.M.
I.M.
- He shot 9 points! - It was 9 points.
- No, was it 8 points? - It was 8 points.
NCT DREAM wins the gold by two points!
Congratulations!
- That was a great game. - Yes.
- NCT! - NCT!
Hello.
(NCT DREAM shows their gratitude to their fans for their support.)
- Congratulations! - Thank you so much!
- Congratulations! - Thank you!
(Pitching)
Soon we'll begin women's pitching.
Hello, everyone. We are at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon.
It's 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special.
This event was first introduced in last year's Chuseok special.
It had the highest viewership, and it was the most popular game.
- People liked it. - They loved it.
It's pitching.
It's an event that led to the birth of many pitching goddesses...
- from the previous special. - Correct.
Since the last special was aired, people responded that...
"It was a pitch that smashed my heart."
In other words, it's a heart-smashing pitch.
- These were typical responses. - Correct.
We are finally able to have him with us today.
We can't talk about baseball history without this man.
He is the first Korean professional baseball player with the record...
- of 2,000 hits. - 2,000 hits.
He is still ranked first...
in nine hitter categories.
He is known for his batting pose...
called "hooray hitting."
He is a legend. He is a man of records.
Welcome, Commentator Yang Joon Hyuk!
- Welcome! - Hello.
I am baseball commentator Yang Joon Hyuk.
- Mr. Yang. - Yes.
Did you see the pitching event from the last special?
Yes. I watched the pitching event.
Since the pitching from the last special,
- it got really popular afterward. - Correct.
In addition, idol fans...
began to take interest in it too.
As a baseball player, I am very grateful.
I look forward to seeing good pitching today.
Many pitchers are on standby today, right?
Today we have a total of eight pitchers.
From Chuu of LOONA,
who will throw the first pitch of her life today,
we have Yoon Bo Mi of Apink, the legend of the ceremonial pitch.
- She's here today. - She joined us today.
It's an impressive list.
I am very excited after hearing that from Dahyun.
- Yes, I am too. - Yoon Bo Mi!
In a while, you'll see Yoon Bo Mi.
She's like the textbook of the girl group's ceremonial first pitch.
Correct.
People started shouting her name as soon as she was on the screen...
- to cheer for her. - It's been a while.
I look forward to this year's game.
- Mr. Yang. - Yes.
I heard you coached these pitchers yourself.
Yes. I coached them.
They were very quick learners.
- Like a sponge? - Yes. I was really satisfied too.
- They did a good job. - I see.
The rules will be the same as the previous event.
Yes. The rules will be the same as the previous event.
The original pitching distance is 18.44m.
But since they are not professionals,
the distance is shortened to 12m.
That will be the new distance for today's game.
I see. How is the winner determined?
There will be three judges.
They will judge on control, speed,
- and other performances. - I see.
Each judge will give them a score out of 10 points.
The pitcher with the closest score to 30 points...
will be the gold medal winner.
- I see. - Control as well?
- We have one more. - Yes.
Whoever pitches the fastest ball...
will be nominated as the MVP of the fastest ball.
The winner will be awarded with a Korean beef set.
- Correct. - We need to see the fastball.
I am curious to know who will win the MVP...
and go back home with a Korean beef set.
I am not sure if you noticed it.
I've been looking at them since we started.
These are the people who will make our hearts skip a beat.
They'll be our judges today.
They are three baseball legends.
Pitcher Lee Sang Hoon!
(Lee Sang Hoon, the legendary pitcher)
Wild Horse!
(Top pitching award, Saves champion, Golden Gloves Winner)
(Legendary Lee Sang Hoon is known for his uppercut celebration.)
Legendary baseball hitter, Shim Jae Hak!
(Shim Jae Hak, the legendary hitter)
(2001 Golden Glove winner for Fielders)
(KBO record of 149 home runs, 622 Runs Batted In, 539 Runs Scored)
(Shim Jae Hak, the contractor for victory!)
The energetic pitcher,
Bong Jung Keun!
(Youngest Korean MLB player, 109 saves in KBO record)
(Bong Jung Keun is the 1st generation Korean MLB player!)
As I said, I think this program is great.
It's a rare opportunity to have all of these legendary athletes...
and meet all of them in one program.
It's not easy to have three legends in one place.
It'll be four including me.
- It's just three. - It's not easy.
- We don't have more than three. - Am I not included?
You are just a commentator.
Goodness.
Is this how it will go today? Fine.
Along with Commentator Yang Joon Hyuk,
we'll begin the pitching match for...
2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special.
The first pitcher will enter.
(Heart pounding)
Chuu of LOONA.
It's Chuu of LOONA.
Can I start anywhere?
Yes. Your hands don't matter.
- Okay. - Good.
- Okay. - One.
Two.
Like this?
I thought you wouldn't be able to do a good job.
(It's an unexpected power from a very small figure.)
What should I do?
Great!
Goodness.
(She is a strong candidate.)
(Her fastball even surprised Bong Jung Keun. How about in real games?)
My hand hurts.
(Chuu of LOONA)
- It's her first game. - Yes.
Chuu's nickname is Penguin.
Just like her nickname, she is also famous for her cuteness.
Have you heard of this heart?
- The biting heart? - Yes. The biting heart.
- She started this. - Really? Is she the first person?
- Yes. - Is she the creator of this heart?
- Yes. - Really?
She's now exchanging signals with the catcher.
She made a heart with her fingers.
The catcher is about to get a heart attack.
She sends the signal.
(Windup)
(She threw the ball!)
She sends the signal and winds up immediately.
- That was good! - Let's see.
- Good job. - Her left hand!
(The catcher catches the fastball.)
- Good job. - Her left hand!
(Surprised)
What's the speed? Goodness, it's 76km per hour!
- It's faster than yours! - It's faster than mine!
Great job.
Even without any bounce.
- What was that? - Goodness.
We'll replay it in slow motion.
As you can see, she throws the ball really fast...
after her windup.
(A pitch with both strong power and speed.)
- She has power. - It was a pitch with an impact.
She knows how to control her power. That's why the ball was fast.
- You can't hit that. - Right.
(She is the best in both cuteness and pitching.)
That was impressive.
Chuu showed us a very powerful fastball.
Please show us your score!
- It's 10, 10, and 9 points. - 10, 10, and 9 points.
- That's a high score. - Her pitch was impressive.
- It was powerful too. - Yes.
We'll hear some comments from the judges.
Chuu's speed was good enough...
to join the women's professional baseball team right now.
- That's a great compliment. - I was surprised.
Good.
Even as a hitter, it's not an easy ball to hit, right?
Yes. If I am next to it,
I'll be too scared to go up to the batter's box.
There's the Player of the Month in professional baseball.
- Yes. - Your pitching was like...
from the Player of the Month.
I gave you 10 points.
You pitched like the Player of the Month.
I was totally surprised.
You did better than during practice. It was perfect.
However, I gave you nine points...
because your ball did not fall within the strike zone.
But you did a good job.
- Great job. - Good job.
Because she's so good, they now look at...
- ball control. - Yes.
She lost one point because the ball missed the strike zone.
- So... - She gets 29 points in total.
(Pitching Score)
The second player will now enter.
Jung Chae Yeon from DIA.
Me?
Throw it with power. Don't throw it nicely.
(Jung Chae Yeon seems to find it awkward.)
(She keeps throwing it nicely.)
Throw it with power.
(Her practice continues.)
That's it.
(How will she do?)
You are getting better.
(Jung Chae Yeon of DIA)
Jung Chae Yeon will throw her first pitch.
I'd say that Chae Yeon...
is like the definition of a kind pitch.
- Nice pitch? - Yes.
- Her eyes say it all. - They do.
You can just tell she is a nice person.
"I am going to throw a straight ball."
It's written on her face.
She is known for her ending poses during performances.
I'm sure she'll make...
- another legendary meme... - Windup!
during this pitch.
She throws!
- She did it. - She did it.
- during this pitching. - She throws!
- She did it. - She did it.
- It was 45km per hour. - 45km per hour.
In regular ceremonial first pitches,
this would get her a big round of applause.
Let's replay it in slow motion.
It's a very stable pose.
- The ball flew in a trajectory. - Yes.
After the windup, her legs...
only stretch about one meter or so.
She'll be able to throw a stronger pitch if her legs are 1.30m apart.
She did well, but that could have been better.
Please show us your score.
(The judges will reveal their scores.)
It's 8, 7, and 7 points.
(Pitching Scores)
(Good job!)
- Good. - Jung Chae Yeon is pretty!
(Current Pitching Ranking)
The third pitcher will enter.
It's Yeji of ITZY.
They are the younger sister of TWICE.
It's Yeji of ITZY.
- Hwang Yeji! - Hwang Yeji!
(Passionate cheering)
- Hwang Yeji! - Hwang Yeji!
(During the last Chuseok Special, her record was 68km per hour!)
(She won the MVP of the fastest ball.)
- She threw the fastest ball! - Congratulations!
Did your form change a little?
I was going to pay more attention to the back leg...
when I am throwing.
- The back leg? - Yes.
That was good.
It's just practice.
(She can't pitch well because she is distracted by her leg.)
Good job.
That was good.
(Yeji of ITZY)
I can tell from her eyes that she's relaxed.
I remember her determined eyes when she pitched last time.
She did really well last time.
With the speed of 68km per hour...
- she won MVP of the fastest ball. - She won MVP.
However, Chuu threw a faster ball.
Just look at her eyes.
- I like that. - If the hitter looks at her eyes,
- they'll freeze. - They'll freeze.
Pitchers need this.
- Her determined eyes are good. - It's charismatic.
- There it goes. - This was good.
- She is sending the signal. - She is sending the signal.
Sending a signal
(Sending a signal)
- Windup. - Here she goes.
That looks like Park Chan Ho's windup.
(Windup)
She throws the ball!
- Windup. - Here she goes.
That looks like Park Chan Ho's windup.
She throws the ball!
(Clapping)
(Impressed)
Isn't this a strike?
(A strike near the edge of the strike zone!)
It's 58km per hour.
It'll be a swing and miss.
It went near the edges of the strike zone.
It's even hard for professionals to hit that ball.
- It's hard. - Hwang Yeji!
- Hwang Yeji!
She sent the signal like her sister group,
(Satisfied)
- This is Park Chan Ho. She throws! - Goodness.
(A perfect recreation of Park Chan Ho's pitch.)
It's hard to hit the ball that falls near the inside of the zone.
- Yes. - Gosh.
- How would you hit that? - It's 100 percent swing and miss.
It's an area where Yang Joon Hyuk would swing and miss.
True. Her form...
is better...
than Bong Jung Keun's form.
Bong Jung Keun has a very small arm swing.
But Yeji has a very smooth one.
It's not too late for Jung Keun to learn.
- Yes. - He can learn from Yeji.
Well...
Let's see the scores.
(Can Yeji outperform Chuu?)
(Current leader)
It's 10 points.
(Pitching Scores)
They all gave her 10 points!
It's a perfect score.
(Pitching Scores)
Hwang Yeji!
- Hwang Yeji! - That's impressive.
Amazing.
We must hear the judges' comments.
- Hwang Yeji! - Hwang Yeji!
Yoon Bo Mi is now nervous.
Hwang Yeji!
Your pitch...
was perfect enough to be...
- scouted to a professional team. - How many is he scouting today?
- It was the best. - He is a headhunter.
- Next, Lee Sang Hoon. - Lee Sang Hoon.
I can see the determination in your eyes.
You earned about 50 percent just with your eyes.
Your pitch, the overall form,
and even the ending pose was perfect.
Thank you.
He said it was a perfect pitch.
- She received high praise. - It was perfect.
It's my first time holding a 10.
(Thank you.)
It's a fastball that even pros have a hard time controlling.
You did a perfect job within a short amount of time.
Good job.
- She did a good job. - She managed to impress...
even Bong Jung Keun, who pays close attention to ball control.
- She earns 30 points. - Hwang Yeji!
- It's a perfect score. - Impressive. It's a perfect score.
The next pitcher...
is the gold medalist from the previous special!
- True. - Yes.
The fourth pitcher will enter.
It's Ji Won of Cherry Bullet.
Here she comes.
She was the gold medalist from the last special.
It's Ji Won of Cherry Bullet.
(She has a perfect and clean form.)
(Even her pitch was perfect!)
(Everyone had to acknowledge her skills.)
Nobody will be able to hit that.
(Ji Won of Cherry Bullet was the first winner of pitching.)
Did you get better?
- I am not sure. - You need to control it better.
(Amazing! She got better!)
You did get better!
She got better!
(Surprised)
Great. She's definitely a champion.
Okay.
(Her pitching gets more perfect as she throws more.)
- That's it. - Amazing.
(Can she be the champion for the 2nd time?)
Nice ball. I have nothing to teach you.
(Ji Won of Cherry Bullet)
Her pose was straightforward,
and her pitch was near perfect.
She can control the ball.
She received 10 points from all three judges.
During the last pitch, Bong Jung Keun commented that...
"If I didn't retire,"
"I would have followed Ji Won's sense of balance."
He praised her highly.
I think she's a little nervous.
I think she's the most nervous one.
I am sure she's nervous as people have high hopes for her.
True.
I have taught Ji Won.
I thought that I had nothing to teach her.
- That's perfect. - Here she goes.
(What will Ji Won's pitch be like?)