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(The weather got suddenly hot on the first day of May.)
(The strong sun means summer is approaching.)
(San Seul has no idea why he was summoned.)
My gosh.
(A deep sigh)
- What today... - Hello.
(People from his agency)
What are we doing here in the sudden heat?
The weather's so nice,
and we wanted to show something seasonal.
It took a lot of work to find this location.
(Get a boost of vitamin D.)
So, what are we doing?
Okay, so, it's May first today.
(Applause)
- What? - Congratulations.
For what?
It's Young Master Ji Ho's birthday.
(It's Jae Seok's son's birthday.)
(The PIN to the meeting room was Jae Seok's birthday.)
(We changed the PIN.)
(Ji Ho's birthday, 0501)
(Tae Ho favors certain members.)
It's just a kid's birthday out of so many kids.
But thank you anyway.
Why did you call me here? Why?
It involves the weather.
It feels like it was yesterday when we shuddered in the cold.
How could it get so hot in a week?
Last winter and last spring, our company, MBC,
did pretty well thanks to Yu San Seul.
We had plans to make San Seul do something...
- during the summer months. - Okay.
- We researched the market. - Okay.
He doesn't stand a chance.
There are many people like Young Tak and Im Young Woong.
"Mister Trot" produced a lot of stars.
To compete with them, objectively speaking,
San Seul lacks vocal skills or prowess.
I'm sorry, and I know this might sound rude, but...
Did I ever say I'd do it?
- The agency just plans things. - Okay.
So what exactly are we doing here?
To get through the summer,
we should switch genres.
- Switch genres? - Yes.
Last summer, there were many articles like the following.
"A summer without dance songs".
(Ballads in the summer heat)
You can go through the articles we scrapped.
It's summer and they don't feel like dancing.
Ballads took over most of the music charts.
(In our memories, summer music was...)
(Hey! It's summer!)
(Cheerful and lively dance songs)
One group you can't exclude is Cool.
(Cool's "Woman on the Beach")
(Male duo Deux's "In Summer")
(On outdoor stages by the sea or a pool)
(Roo'Ra's "3! 4!")
You can't forget Roo'Ra.
Right.
(Male duo Clon's "Kungddari Shabara")
(Hip-hop group DJ DOC's "Summer Story")
(Group UP's "Sea")
(Uhm Jung Hwa's "Festival")
(Park Myung Soo's "Prince of the Sea")
(Rain's "Bad Guy")
(Koyote's "Emergency")
(Turtles' "Plane")
(Lee Hyo Lee's "U-Go-Girl")
(Sistar's "Loving U")
(This summer, when you're tired and down,)
(let dance music cheer you up and cool you down!)
After about 2010...
Rain.
- His song "Gang"... - Yes.
That's a hit these days.
I watched it again today.
- Right? - Yes.
(He even has a fandom called "Gang-fam".)
Can't I meet up with him?
I'd like to see him. It's been a while.
Anyway...
What'll you do with this?
We want to differentiate you.
Go after the niche market.
How about we release a summer dance track?
You want to release a dance song?
Yes.
I like the strategy of entering the niche market.
But dance... On my own...
- It's dance music. - Yes.
Are you not that confident?
I can't do that alone.
- You don't know... - Nothing's impossible.
You just never tried. If you try...
It's not that.
My gosh. Must I say this again?
Dance music is...
(With his first music slave)
(Jagajaga jagajaga)
(A fast beat)
(He used to be mad about dance)
(What's wrong with him?)
(I can dance, but they don't want me to.)
(They keep trying to feed me an RnB pill.)
(It became a debate.)
(He's addicted to dance.)
(Dance explosion)
(Do you remember the man who sold his soul to dance?)
I'd rather do something others don't do.
How about a mixed-gender group?
I'd rather be in a group with a woman.
Whether there are 3, 4, 5, or 6 of us.
What should we do now?
We'll meet and hear from composers...
or producers who created dance groups.
Okay, then.
(No Name. Trainee level)
(Name this new alter ego!)
(A few days later...)
(The room is filled with...)
(the strong scent of dance.)
(And...)
(into this room...)
Hello.
- Hello. - How are you?
Gosh, it has the old-school feel.
The floor is... Wow.
(A glass floor)
Is there water?
I think they excavated something.
This must be a site of something.
Is it an old palace since we're in Jongno?
(It's the perfect place to talk about the past.)
You're just the same.
(Like this place,)
(our memories are preserved as well.)
(Back to those times)
Do you remember that, Sang Min?
The one on the far right.
Yes, I do.
Isn't that "Tell Me, Tell Me"?
"Tell Me, Tell Me" and "Closer".
- The second album. - Yes.
Do you remember that one?
- Which one? - 1, 2, 3, 4.
On the fourth line, the album that says "Sharp".
I remember that. Was it "Sweety"?
Yes. How do you remember?
(The two wallow in past memories.)
What about the fifth album when we broke up?
- My gosh. - Hey.
Sang Min, Ji Hye.
Hello.
How have you been?
My gosh. Ji Hye.
It's you two, Sang Min and Ji Hye.
- Yes. - Yes.
- So... - I heard.
- You did? - Yes.
- Are you younger? - Of course.
- Sang Min is younger. - Really?
He was born in 1974. I was born in 1972.
1973? Then he's a year younger.
Weren't you born in 1975?
That was when...
Why would you say that?
I'm into pointless details.
Don't try to work too hard.
Not like that?
(Giggling)
Sang Min, how did you manage to spare the time?
- Aren't you in about seven shows? - No, no.
I'm doing five and it's thrilling.
Ji Hye, you host a radio show.
I'm busy as a radio DJ and a mom.
And YouTube.
Yes, but I should help with what you're doing.
I'm a huge fan of Tae Ho as well.
It's all about Kim Tae Ho.
You have a purpose.
- When I first got the call... - I like that.
I first got the call.
- My manager refused. - That's right.
Then Tae Ho himself called.
"I'm free Sunday to Wednesday."
(Two people with a clear purpose)
My gosh, you two.
- Sunday to Wednesday. - Stop it.
- Ji Hye. - What?
- Don't look at the crew. - I'm a fan.
You're both here because of Tae Ho.
- Yes. - I like that.
It's nice to talk about that openly.
- I'm glad you think so. - I do.
Okay, so, I want to ask you two something.
We're targeting the summer market.
There are no summer music groups.
- Not since Sistar. - That's right.
There are no summer music groups,
but there are even fewer mixed-gender groups.
- Right. - They're obsolete.
- Almost none. - So basically,
is this a niche market,
or is it a dead market?
We have to reach a conclusion,
so we want to hear from experts, members and...
producers of famous mixed-gender groups.
Sang Min created groups like Sharp,
Diva, Chakra, Country Kkokko.
- You created them all. - Yes.
(Roo'Ra's producer, leader, and rapper)
(He even produced other groups.)
(Diva)
(Chakra)
(Sharp)
(Song, lyrics by Lee Sang Min)
(Country Kkokko)
(He ruled the 1990s as a singer and producer.)
(The master of music, Lee Sang Min)
That's so impressive.
Let's touch on Sharp.
Wasn't Roo'Ra your role model?
They were. Our group was...
Sang Min was our producer.
I've been a trainee...
all alone at World Music until then.
And Sang Min had been trying to form a group...
with the models of a brand named Storm.
So I heard he was looking for the main vocalist,
and I went to audition.
I clearly remember the first time I met Ji Hye.
The recording already had started without her.
Already?
There were 2 women and 2 men,
so the four-piece group...
had begun their recording.
- One day, she came and visited me. - And?
She said, "Sang Min, I want to do dance music."
I could see how desperately she wanted to do this in her eyes.
I asked her to join the group right next day,
so that's how it became a five-piece group.
It was a huge opportunity.
I wouldn't be here today if it hadn't been for him.
Who else were trainees at World Music with you...
at that time?
Lee Hyo Lee was a trainee at World Music back then.
- Hyo Lee was at World Music. - Yes.
Then she moved to DSP.
Uptown was also a part of that agency,
- so Park Tam Hee trained there. - Tam Hee was there too?
- World Music was actually... - It was a huge agency.
a very huge agency.
(A distributor for many groups like Roo'Ra, Sharp, Zaza, and Uptown)
Let me tell you about the time when World Music wasn't that big.
Roo'Ra's "The Angel Who Lost Wings", the second album.
Back then, the producer...
We didn't have enough money to produce an album,
so we'd borrow money from the record company.
But no one would pay us the front money.
They said we'll go under,
that "The Angel Who Lost Wings" will be a failure.
The CEO of World Music wasn't someone...
- who was in this industry. - But?
We convinced him that...
we probably won't fail miserably, so he should just give it a shot.
Then he gave 200,000 dollars...
to produce our second album...
- as an investment. - It's my first time hearing this.
That's how we released "The Angel Who Lost Wings".
Back then, people would call in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays...
- to pre-order the album. - I see.
After we performed at "Inkigayo" on Sunday...
("MBC Best Inkigayo 50")
(The first performance of "The Angel Who Lost Wings")
(They began as the 50th place on the chart.)
Then we received pre-order of 30,000 copies on Monday.
- 30,000 copies? - Yes.
- Is that a lot? - 30,000 copies...
aren't a lot, but it shows our potential.
- It's good for a rookie. - It showed our potential.
Then on Wednesday, we received a pre-order of 150,000 copies.
That's when I thought we'll sell more than 200,000 to 300,000 copies,
so our investor wouldn't lose the 200,000 dollars of investment.
- He'll break even. - Yes.
- On Friday, it was 750,000 copies. - 750,000 copies?
- You sold a million in a week? - Yes.
He invested 200,000 dollars and made 10 million dollars.
(Millions?)
- 10 million dollars? - That's huge, isn't it?
I've never heard this until now.
That's how he established World Music.
After he established World Music, he called 100 managers in Korea...
and gave them 100,000 dollars each.
- 100,000 dollars? - Yes.
- That's 10 million dollars. - If 2 of them succeed...
(He's looking for another group like Roo'Ra.)
He has to keep making Roo'Ra.
And the best album among those 100 was...
Tak Jae Hoon's "The Way I Chose", which sold 4,000 copies.
Even back then, you were pretty huge.
Roo'Ra is the only mixed group who won the Grand Award of...
- Seoul Music Awards back in 1995. - Yes.
- We did. - It's harder for a mixed group.
It really isn't easy for a mixed group to win,
- but Roo'Ra did it. - Seriously.
(1995 Seoul Music Awards, Singer of the Year Award)
(Roo'Ra rose to stardom with "The Angel Who Lost Wings".)
(They won the Grand Award in the 1995 Seoul Music Awards.)
(They made a record of winning 1st place for 7 consecutive weeks.)
In 1995, "﻿Wrongful Encounter" sold 2.7 million copies...
and "The Angel Who Lost Wings" sold 1.97 million copies.
This is another behind story that I could probably disclose.
There weren't a lot of factories that manufactured CDs and cassettes.
- Of course. - There was an average number...
of albums that get sold up until 1991 and 1992, right?
You're right.
But starting in 1994, there were way too many singers...
who can sell millions of copies.
(Millions of albums got sold back in 1994.)
(Roo'Ra also took part...)
(in the era when albums got sold by the millions.)
(The music is a killer.)
There were way too many singers who can sell millions of copies,
- so they became overwhelmed. - Then?
So producers all came together.
We decided to release our albums in a term...
- You decided to divide it up. - of 2, 3 weeks.
That's why we always released albums like this.
Three weeks after Roo'Ra's release, Deux would release theirs.
And three weeks after that, DJ DOC would release theirs.
This was the only way the factories could manufacture...
- Roo'Ra's albums for three weeks. - To make those albums.
- Yes. - I see.
That's how albums were distributed.
I'm curious to find out why mixed groups began to disappear.
So back in the 90s,
when a mixed group debuts,
everyone would like them,
but a particular group of generation won't adore them.
- A fan base. - Yes, so mixed groups...
- A fan base. - Yes, a fan base.
Are you saying mixed groups don't have as big of a fan base?
Yes, I was going to mention the word fan base a little later.
- Then we can each shoot this alone. - No, please.
Ji Hye, take a seat.
- Really? - I'd like to meet you two at once.
I'll get to you, so give me a minute.
- Okay. - I'll look somewhere else.
(The producer's seat)
- Ji Hye, stop it. - I'm all done.
- So? - So back then, mixed groups...
Back then, people still bought cassette tapes and CDs in the 90s,
so it was a boom.
(Debuted in 1994, Roo'Ra)
(Debuted in 1994, Cool)
(Debuted in 1994, Two Two)
(Debuted in 1996, Young Turks Club)
(Debuted in 1996, UP)
(Sharp, Zaza, Uptown,)
(Space A, Koyote)
(Back then, mixed groups made a debut each year.)
Mixed groups helped producers...
maximize their profit.
So you're saying mixed groups...
made good profits as well.
Yes, on the other hand,
it all changed into a fan base culture.
All sales for this market began to depend on...
the profit generated from fans.
And those fans don't want to see...
their idols sing...
and dance with someone...
of the opposite sex on stage.
So it's really not easy for a mixed group to debut now.
That's why... A way that mixed groups culture survived is...
by doing collaborations.
A female singer and a male singer would...
sing a song with lyrics and melody...
that a mixed group would sing, and do a collaboration...
where they take turns to sing to each other.
(The absence of mixed groups is filled with collaborations.)
So there are reasons why people don't do this anymore.
You're right.
- This song is... - Yes.
(A video for the trainee)
- Is this Roo'Ra? - Yes, "The Angel Who Lost Wings".
(A performance by Roo'Ra, a legendary mixed-gender group)
It has been so long since we've seen a performance like this.
- You're right. - There's a group named KARD, but...
(Lee Sang Min)
(Kim Ji Hyun, Chae Ri Na)
Didn't you have a huge fan base back then?
- You're right. - Yes.
I remember how popular each member had been.
(Can you feel this?)
Gosh, Sang Min.
That's right.
(Kim Ji Hyun was the most popular back then.)
- Gosh, Ji Hyun. - She was so popular.
Gosh, Chae Ri Na. There's Ri Na too.
Didn't she seem like she was from abroad?
- She had that vibe. - Right?
It looks like...
Ri Na and Ji Hyun had a fight before they went up.
- Sang Min, stop. - Why?
Ri Na doesn't look...
- So well? - No.
Sang Min, you didn't look very happy either.
We were about to perform,
so I probably insisted...
that they make up soon to perform.
I can kind of see...
how they won't look at each other even when she turned around.
We just saw your performance,
but in a group,
there can be little fights that are bound to come up...
between people.
May I be excused for a moment?
You two can talk.
(Is he really going to mention...)
(Shocked)
What can I say?
- I'm not asking you to share that. - Okay.
I wasn't trying to make you talk about that.
- But... - But that always ends up happening.
To be honest, there's a lot to say...
because I was in the middle of everything.
I knew every single group and their producers in the 90s.
Right, you also produced a lot of groups too.
I was in the center of the music industry,
so I know every single story of that era.
Members of a group would fight with one another,
but there were fights between groups too.
A variety of things happened back in those days.
Back during those days, have you been involved...
in a fight between groups too?
We couldn't fight with another group...
because our group had the worst relationship.
(Don't ask. It's all in the past.)
We had to unite in order to fight with others.
Stop talking about that.
- I'll stay out of this question. - Okay.
- I feel too conscious. - Okay, Ji Hye.
I wasn't trying to make you talk about that.
BROS had 13 people.
That was pretty amazing too.
We had to move in 10 cars.
- Really? - And we had to have 10 cars...
because they didn't want to have to deal with one another.
It was too uncomfortable for 13 of them...
- That's way too big. - to drive around in one car.
- But... - They wanted to split up.
at least you didn't have to use 13 cars.
And the person each of them hated changed by the week.
They'd say, "I don't want to see that guy this week."
- You can take a look. - Yes.
- Is that ﻿BROS? - Yes.
(The singers that Sang Min produced...)
(got together as a family group named BROS.)
This is a huge family group, ﻿BROS.
- You just said... - Yes.
you had to use 10 cars for 13 of them to move.
That's the reality.
When you take a close look, you can see how they aren't close.
There are a few who wouldn't look at one another.
(Their performance is all over the place.)
My goodness.
- They all look fine now. - That's cool.
They just have their hands on the shoulders.
The capitalist's smile. That's the capitalist's smile.
But that is cool, though.
It is cool.
(BROS still looks cool.)
This is hilarious.
They didn't want to show off their group,
but they just weren't in a good relationship? Really?
- It looks cool, though. - Look, that's me.
In the middle.
I loved that song.
There's Sang Min.
Wasn't it too hot?
Everyone is wearing sleeveless shirts, but you.
- During that stage? - Yes.
You were wearing a fur coat.
(This outfit makes me feel good.)
- Gosh. - That was cool.
By the way, why did you decide...
to form the team, BROS?
Back then, releasing family albums was trending.
I see.
That's why there's Honey Family.
- Right. - And there were YG Family and BROS.
There were 4 or 5 family albums back then.
But during that time, we also had a few arguments.
- This is what I wanted from this. - Arguments.
- After meeting with you guys, - Okay.
I wanted to get your opinion.
But you keep talking about arguments every group had.
- I still want to talk about this. - Okay.
If there are no arguments within the group or the agency,
that album will fail.
Cheering each other on is great,
but feeling competitive and not trusting each other helps you grow.
My goodness. What was the debut song of Sharp?
It was called "Yes".
- Was that their debut song? - Yes.
- Sang Min worked on the song. - I don't know this song well.
You'll know once you hear it.
("Yes", written by Lee Sang Min)
- I want to be loved - I know this song.
- That's Ji Young. - That's our debut.
Right. That's Ji Young. It's been a while.
Was she in high school then?
She was in high school. And I was a high school senior too.
- Really? High school senior? - Yes.
I've heard of the song.
(It's like you're next to me)
- Who is she? - You were a high school senior?
Who is she? Yes. I used to look older than my age back then.
- Right. - Yes.
(Do you remember eternity?)
That was before my double-eyelid surgery.
You look different. I see.
(Her debut performance makes her laugh.)
I remember that. We sang the song completely live.
You're a good singer.
I remember that.
- I know this song. - Right. This is the song.
We started to gain some popularity.
- Their outfits changed too. - Right.
(The jacket from the end of the century)
- We used to film at ski resorts. - We always went.
We used to film at swimming pools or beaches in summer.
- We usually went there. - Right.
- We went to ski resorts in winter. - Right.
When you guys performed, those skiers were in the background.
Of course.
(Or this was the background for some groups.)
(Zaza)
(The background where the performers became one with nature stood out.)
People listened to us sing while skiing like that.
Hold on.
("Woman on the Beach" by Cool)
It's summer!
(Another mixed-gender group made a debut.)
People listen to "Woman on the Beach" in summer.
Gosh, it's a really good song.
(When it's shot indoors, they used outfits and the stage.)
Yu Ri's rap was very good.
- It's easy to understand. - Right.
(Let's hurry and leave)
(Everyone is reminded of Cool, this mixed-gender group, in summer.)
- Jae Seok. - You startled me.
(Jae Seok.)
- Hey. - Wait.
(You were in the video. Why are you here?)
- Actually, we were watching yours. - Sang Min.
- Are we having a reunion? - Hello.
We were watching Cool's video.
- It's been a while. - I see.
- My gosh, this song. - This is...
- my favorite song. - It's a great song.
Cool was really cool back then.
(They debuted as a 4-piece mixed-gender group.)
(Yoo Chae Yeong was with them for the 1st album.)
Were you with them then, Sung Su?
- Of course. He was. - He was in it?
I was with them from the start.
- Really? - Yes.
Hold on. I think this is the coolest song among Cool's songs.
(Cool was charismatic when they debuted.)
- Sung Su was cool when he debuted. - Where is he?
- Doesn't he look so cool? - Is that Sung Su?
- Who is he? - That's Sung Su.
- Really? - That's him.
- That's Sung Su. - No way.
(Looking dandy)
Je Hoon looks so handsome.
- Right. - Look at Je Hoon.
- Look at him. - He was the symbol of...
- the Orange Clan in Apgujeong. - Right.
- They looked just like him. - That's how they looked.
- He was from School District 8. - Right.
That wasn't their first performance. Before that, Chae Yeong...
- It was Sunday night. - shaved her head.
- She was really cool. - My gosh.
("The Reason I Wanted You")
"The Reason I Wanted You"
I give you Cool!
My gosh, you know this. I'm sad she's not with us anymore.
- She was a great dancer. - She was the best.
Here's what I thought after watching their debut.
- What did you think? - "We're in a crisis."
I got goosebumps and thought we'd be in a crisis.
I was thinking that in my head.
- Luckily, they changed their theme. - I see.
- Did you join their third album? - It was "Destiny".
- I see. "Destiny". - That was a hit.
Here's how it happened. The producer of the group...
came to me and said this was the last album for them.
- I thought they did well. - It would affect the sales.
Back then, a lot of albums were sold.
- Right. - The sales were less than average.
- It was the sales of their albums. - Right.
They played "Before Sadness Comes" at clubs until the 2000s.
It was a good song. Everyone sang this song at karaoke.
- Right. - I heard it was their last album.
I didn't know why they were called Cool.
I didn't get their identity.
Do they do cool jazz? I didn't get their genre.
Cool reminds me of something refreshing.
I suggested going with a theme...
- good for summer. - That's how.
That's how I came up with "Destiny" and "Woman on the Beach".
Afterward, they always...
- came back in summer. - They came back in summer.
- Right. - You're a genius.
- It wasn't your identity at first. - No, not at all.
(At first, Cool started their career with fancy European dance music.)
(Thanks to Il Sang's song, "Destiny",)
(they sold 1.07 million copies of their 3rd album.)
(Let's hurry and leave)
(With "Woman on the Beach", they became an official summer group.)
("Sorrow", "Aloha", "Beer and Peanuts",)
("Truth", "Understanding Men and Women",)
("This Summer", and so on)
(They released countless hit songs that represent summer.)
Can you tell me the benefits of being in a mixed-gender group?
There are a lot of good benefits.
- There are vocal ranges... - What are some?
for both men and women.
If you listen to only high notes, it might tire you out.
But when the songs cover low and mid keys,
they balance out the songs. The songs will be well-balanced.
I'll share my opinion as a songwriter.
When you write songs, everyone should be able to sing the chorus.
- That's true. - Yes.
When you hang out with your friends, our songs are good...
- because everyone can join in. - Right.
(The door opens.)
(There's a candle under the dimming light)
(Smiling)
(Both men and women can come together with "Aloha" by Cool.)
(But everyone has different singing skills.)
(And coming up soon)
(The voice of a newly formed mixed-gender group resonates.)
(Will they be able to finish the song?)
I do agree that you're targeting the right niche market.
- I see. - Here's why.
Back in the day, the mixed-gender groups...
used to sing the lyrics as if they were talking...
- to each other in a story. - Right.
- Yes. - So it reminded us of a drama.
Here's another upside.
The female vocalist is bound...
- to get the attention. - Right.
The song progresses with the male key,
but when they sing the high notes. "But"
(Don't cry, it's all in the past)
(I know it's too hard to endure)
(Ji Hye's voice changed the mood.)
You're right.
It made the song sound grand.
Come to think of it, when you listen to idol groups' songs,
they usually sing about their longing for someone...
and disappointment. They sing about these feelings.
- But they don't converse. - Right.
(Songs these days are direct with expressing their emotions.)
Right.
Songs have to be good, but especially for mixed-gender groups,
melodies have to be catchy.
Both male and female parts must have catchy melodies.
If the melodies aren't catchy, people forget the songs quickly.
- Right. - Your song composition...
made every member stand out...
starting with Sung Su's part.
Right. Your part was short, but everyone stood out.
- Everyone left an impact. - Right.
- "Sorrow". - "Sorrow".
("Sorrow", lyrics by Lee Seung Ho, melody by Yoon Il Sang)
(And this song represents his song composition the best.)
(You know that I love you)
The outfits changed a lot compared to when you debuted.
When he was singing that song, Je Hoon played it just right.
- His smiles and his talent. - Right.
He looked he was in control.
(That's not it)
(Cheerful)
When she sang, "That's not it", just now,
everything including the lyrics and the melody...
- was all planned. - Right.
The three of them look good together.
- We harmonized well. - Right.
Back then, I didn't think much of it.
But now that I want to form a mixed-gender group...
- Do you feel lost? - Yes.
Given the progression,
Sung Su should be singing, but Je Hoon is singing again.
(In despair)
Isn't that the right move, considering the progression?
- Right. They should take turns. - 1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3.
Sung Su doesn't sing much.
(It's been 1 minute and 10 seconds. It's time for Sung Su to sing.)
(Is it Je Hoon's turn again?)
His part didn't come up at all. Even Yoon Jung Soo had a part.
Give me two minutes.
- No, 1 minute and 10 seconds. - Really?
(10 seconds before the 1st verse is over)
Here I come.
(It's Sung Su's turn.)
Kim Sung Su!
(He finally shows up after 1 minute and 42 seconds.)
He looks young.
- You look so young in the video. - He's so young.
That was 21 years ago.
(I see.)
("Music Camp")
The cameraman is so mean.
Come on.
He went with the full-shot.
- His close-up was so brief. - He didn't film Sung Su's face.
The rest was the full-shot.
What have I done wrong?
I mean, we only saw the back of his head.
Look. Look at Sung Su.
- 1, 2. He rotated the camera. - That's me.
- There's no close-up after this. - That's a group shot.
Look.
(Laughing)
(5 seconds before Sung Su's part is over)
(Yoon Jung Soo gets a better shot.)
I was able to be on camera since this was a long part.
Sung Su's biggest role was spying on people.
- What are you talking about? - Spying on people?
Everything... Listen.
- Why are you bringing that up now? - Hear me out.
Back in the day, it was all about strategies.
- That's right. - Depending on...
who use which props first,
- when they become popular... - It sounds very competitive.
It was.
("Tell Me, Tell Me" by Sharp)
Another song is playing. It's "Tell Me, Tell Me". This song...
(This performance was created as a result of fierce competition.)
- Who's that? - It's me.
Really?
(Everyone is shocked to see the unfamiliar woman.)
Hold on. Please pause the video.
Ji Hye, what's that? A spoon?
(What are you holding in your hand?)
What's that?
Ji Hye, is that a spoon?
- It's a teaspoon. - Why...
Why are you holding that?
After Lee Jung Hyun's "Wa" performance,
unique microphones were in fashion.
I mean...
(It was 1999, the end of the century.)
(All singers tried their best...)
(to use as unique microphones as they could.)
(To attract attention, they didn't even mind using a teaspoon.)
(That's how fierce the competition was.)
I had no idea.
I said Sung Su was good at spying...
because after every rehearsal,
he always went around all the waiting rooms.
Just by looking at the singers' faces before their performances,
we could tell how good their performances would be.
The band everyone watched most closely...
is Seo Tai Ji and Boys.
Of course.
(Seo Tai Ji and Boys led the dance music craze of the 90s.)
When Seo Tai Ji and Boys rehearsed,
about 20 other bands would sit in front of the stage...
and watch them like this.
"I'm not directly looking at them, but I still want to feel it."
It'd hurt your pride to look at them directly.
But you still want to feel it.
These days, singers do their best even when they rehearse.
Back then,
we wanted to look like we were putting less effort than the others.
- You wanted to do your best on air. - On air,
we gave our all.
- You hide what you have. - You save your energy.
Also, you want to make...
the next performers nervous.
- One day... - Show us.
- This is a rehearsal. - This is a rehearsal.
(The rehearsal of "The Angel Who Lost Wings" by Roo'Ra)
(Half-hearted)
(He almost doesn't move at all.)
That looks so half-hearted.
On air...
(On air)
(I don't know what "half-hearted" means.)
- On air, - That's right.
we did our best. But during the rehearsal,
we almost didn't move at all.
The rehearsal was really annoying.
(That's what we did.)
Can you sing for us?
- Please. - Please sing "I Miss You".
While we're at it...
How about you two sing "Destiny"?
The two of them?
Ji Hye and me?
You could rap in the middle.
- In the middle... - You should rap, "I had no idea".
- I'll do it. - You should.
(Ji Hye tests her microphone.)
Many stars of the 90s...
test their microphones that way.
(It's the habit of the stars of the 20th century.)
All right.
- Should I sing Je Hoon's part? - Yes, please.
- I'll sing Yu Ri's part. - Okay.
I can't wait.
(Their performance will be revealed in Part 2.)
Can you sing for us?
Please sing "I Miss You".
How about you two sing "Destiny"?
("Destiny" is a song about a man who is torn between two women.)
(In this song, the male vocal stands out.)
- Do you know this song? - Of course.
("Destiny")
(The dancing machine,)
(main vocalist,)
(and rookie comedian of the 90s sing the masterpiece together.)
(1, 2, 3, 4!)
(Full of energy)
1, 2, 3, 4!
He's good.
(He's not bad, but his voice sounds a bit too bland.)
(Ji Hye joins in.)
(Sung Su goes back to his position right away.)
(Ad-libbing)
(The handsome vocalist's part is...)
(now sung by someone not handsome at all.)
(Spinning)
(Dancing)
(Cute)
(Poor Sung Su.)
(Spinning)
(Ji Hye and Jae Seok make eye contact.)
(The original member is left out.)
(What is this?)
(Lonely)
Wait.
Hold on. I'm sorry.
Sung Su is actually a member of Cool,
but we didn't look at him once.
Ji Hye and I...
I'm going home.
(Even though Sung Su doesn't sing much, he dances all the time.)
Now that I tried singing a song by Cool...
Can I try singing a song by Roo'Ra too?
- A Roo'Ra song? - A Roo'Ra song.
Should you sing "The Angel Who Lost Wings"?
"The Angel Who Lost Wings"? Let me give it a try.
Then you sing, "I know now".
(It's time to test Jae Seok's rapping skills.)
What should Sung Su do?
- Sing Ri Na's part. - Okay.
- Okay. - "It's easy to find"
- Okay. - Okay.
- I wish everyone was here. - It's easy to find
(The lyrics were written by Lee Geon Woo.)
(San Seul is now a trainee. You can do this, right?)
(Looking for an angel)
(It doesn't really sound like he's rapping.)
(When so many people)
(Wanted to get close to you)
(I told you I didn't like you)
(Because you are short)
(And don't have a car)
(Thinking about all those things)
(The high-pitched rap is too hard for the trainee.)
(It's easy to find)
(It's in your heart)
(The Indian-style rap is performed again after all these years.)
(Sung Su casually moves back to his position.)
(The butt dance is Roo'Ra's trademark.)
(The combination of male and female vocals...)
(is entertaining to listen to.)
This is the charm of a mixed-gender group.
Way to go, Ji Hye!
(The vocalist of Sharp shows off her high notes.)
You're so good!
I love this. That was fun.
You're not a bad singer.
(It's supposed to be a compliment.)
Hold on. Sung Su complimented me.
- For a second, - It's a good song.
I thought I was a member of Roo'Ra.
So did I, thanks to Sang Min.
If you're going to be a member of a mixed-gender group,
you should be unique.
- Right, that's important. - I think...
you should do something...
that only you can do.
Shouldn't you do what Sung Su did then?
(He should sing Sung Su's part.)
In my opinion,
Sung Su doesn't play a small part at all.
That way, you'd feel less burdened...
and be able to stand out more.
If you're to sing or dance a lot,
can you really pull it off?
I completely disagree.
- Why? - This should be a challenge.
But it's not a challenge...
if we follow your opinion.
- If I play only a small part. - Exactly.
I think you should play a central role.
By the way, I feel offended.
Hold on.
- We shouldn't have said that. - Why?
What's wrong with my part?
I think...
there should be a theme for the entire group.
- It should be unique. - Right.
Who sang "Bahama Mama"? Boney M?
- Yes. - "Bahama Mama".
Each member of Boney M has...
a different performance style.
- I know. - Boney M.
Just look at their performance.
("Bahama Mama" by Boney M)
What's that?
Do you want me to be that man?
That man is funny, right?
(Attention-grabbing)
(The melody is familiar thanks to "Hanamana Song".)
He just dances like that.
(You can't take your eyes off the performance.)
Each member does his or her own thing.
(Their dance moves are free-spirited.)
(The 4 members show off 4 different charms.)
That kind of concept is funny too.
It's funny.
I could form a group with three women who can sing...
and dance by myself.
You could keep on dancing.
- The videos will get many views. - That's right.
Go in that direction to be funny.
I could go in that direction to be funny.
(The way of the comical dancer)
Having fun separately and coming together at times...
are the charms of a mixed-gender group.
It all depends on the people who join you.
- That's most important. - That's most important.
When I write a song,
I think about one thing.
"What is each member good at?" I write a song with that thought.
Thus, each member has a role.
If you can't do certain things,
- find the members who can do them. - That's right.
That's the basics.
Jae Seok, you have to be the sub vocalist.
I personally want...
the female vocalist to be...
She needs to sing well.
- Yes. I want her to sing well. - That's right.
- I did think of Kang Min Kyung. - Kang Min Kyung.
(In Davichi, a duo that has released incredible OSTs,)
(Kang Min Kyung is a vocalist with an appealing voice.)
Min Kyung has only sung ballad songs.
- Min Kyung is a good idea. - She hasn't danced, right?
Thus, it could be novel.
A talented singer like Ailee would be a good choice.
Ailee.
(She can hit high notes with ease.)
(Ailee has incredible singing skills.)
- She is a good choice. - Ailee is incredible.
Now that things have come to this, take it to another level.
Get Lee Hyo Lee...
- and Lia Kim. - Hyo Lee?
The dancer.
(The charismatic diva, Lee Hyo Lee)
(The world-class dancer, Lia Kim)
Lee Hyo Lee, Lia Kim, and you. The trio.
Lia Kim?
- I am serious. - Lia and Hyo Lee.
Jae Seok,
finish everyone off.
- I don't know... - He looks very scared.
- Things have come to this. - He looks very scared.
Hyo Lee is a great choice.
She is the best.
I don't know if she would be up for it.
(Soon, Jae Seok meets Hyo Lee as a senior in the music industry.)
(Will this trainee be okay?)
- There is a reason why... - I am suddenly stressed out.
I recommend teaming up with Hyo Lee.
Let me tell you why Lee Je Hoon and Kim Sung Su go well together.
When Sung Su does something and moves to the side,
Sung Su enters with a smile on his face.
(Sung Su raps.)
(It's hard to be alone)
(Smiling)
- It's their teamwork. - Teamwork.
Because they know each other,
they can smile and continue to sing...
as they go, "Thank you. That was fun."
It would be nice to team up with a very close friend.
Even if you make a mistake, Hyo Lee could smile...
and take over.
Unless there is that kind of a relationship...
Hyo Lee hasn't been in a mixed-gender group.
I have a different opinion.
You will become invisible.
- That's right. - Once Hyo Lee takes the stage,
you will become invisible due to her charisma.
You will have to do what you saw earlier.
- Boney M. - You will have to wear a lei.
You will have to do that.
Boney M.
The videos will get a lot of views.
- But... - It won't benefit you.
forming a mixed-gender group would be meaningless.
You could do something insane.
Rap by yourself.
- Get a male member... - Exactly what do you want to do?
who can be that man in Boney M.
"Do this."
"This is what you need to do."
Only Ro Hong Chul can do that.
Ro Hong Chul would do that.
- Ro Hong Chul would do that. - If he refuses, I would do it.
If Hyo Lee agrees to join you,
the genre can be tropical.
(Tropical house is the dance music with an exotic vibe...)
(which uses instruments that are reminiscent of the beach.)
(It's a trendy genre that is based on EDM...)
(with upbeat pluck sound.)
If you make tropical music,
it will be perfect for summer.
Deciding on the members is what's important.
There needs to be harmony.
A singer who resembles Jae Seok is...
- Someone who resembles Jae Seok... - I have an idea.
A member of Toy.
Yu Hui Yeol?
(Did you call me?)
Yu Hui Yeol.
Hui Yeol doesn't belong...
- in a dance group. - No.
You are a male member.
The other male member should have a face...
(What?)
that is handsome.
Someone who can draw people in.
Someone with a fresh face...
who can sing pretty well.
Someone who is completely different.
I want someone who isn't in a group.
An actor.
- Find an actor. - Someone with a different color.
- Cho Jung Seok. - Who?
- Cho Jung Seok. - No, no.
(He is an actor with the singing skills.)
How about the actor who was in "Itaewon Class"?
- Park Seo Jun? - Park Seo Jun.
How about Park Hae Joon from "A World of the Married"?
It will be shocking.
(It's not a sin to fall in love with dance.)
That's perfect.
- Park Hae Joon. - It will be shocking.
He just needs to give a short narration.
(A Married on the Beach)
(When you were fooling around with another woman,)
(you should have remembered that you might not see your son again.)
(It's not a sin to fall in love!)
(The fiery summer)
Yu Jae Seok, Lee Hyo Lee, and Rain.
Let's go with them.
- Will they agree? - Let's tear the stage apart.
They will tear me apart first.
- Seriously. - If I stand between them,
- I will be too... - 100 percent.
100 percent.
The names are enough to scare you.
That's right.
They are too much.
They are too charismatic.
All of us are mentioning people...
- we want to see. - That's right.
It will be incredible.
(My goodness.)
You should meet everyone you are interested in...
and spend some time having a conversation...
about music.
Then you should talk to that person to find the next member.
This is hard.
(Who will join him for the summer dance song?)
(He went to...)
(a place like a fairytale, Jeju Island.)
(Your heart will be lighter...)
(at this green island.)
(One spring day in May)
(Somewhere in Jeju Island under the blue sky)
I haven't been to Jeju Island in a long while.
(The trainee arrives under the dazzling sunlight.)
(He is dressed like Yang Joon Il.)
This place is so cool.
(He breathes in the spring air.)
The sky is so clear.
Look at the scenery.
(It's one of the few days in which you can see Mount Halla!)
The air is really nice.
My goodness.
(He keeps exclaiming.)
This is nice.
The weather is so nice today.
(Who will come here?)
(Walking)
What are you, a painter?
(Hyo Lee and Sang Soon appear!)
Sang Soon.
I will say hello to Sang Soon first.
Hello.
- Hyo Lee. - What are you, an acorn?
Hyo Lee.
You look like Jane Goodall.
Cut to the chase and tell us why you are here.
(Laughing)
We are busy.
(The trainee begins the conversation.)
How have you been?
We stayed home.
We usually stay at home, but we stayed home even more.
So many flowers bloomed. The weather was incredible.
It's a shame we missed them.
To be honest...
(Smacking his lips)
(Inhaling)
Why are you smacking your lips?
- It's not like that. - What is it?
You know,
we used to have summer songs every summer.
- Groups released such songs. - Cool.
That's right.
When summer comes around...
at July and August,
- people need some energy. - They become exhausted.
- They need some fun. - Energetic dance music.
I want to make dance music for summer.
Wasn't there a trailer for a mixed-gender group...
- last week? - Yes.
- Is that what this is about? - That's right.
There were many mixed-gender groups back then.
That's right. I really loved them.
- Cool, Roo'Ra, - Cool.
- Young Turks Club, Sharp... - Sharp.
- That's right. - Turtles.
That's right.
- Two Two. - They are rare these days.
(Those mixed-gender groups were big in the era.)
He was in a mixed-gender group.
(That's right.)
(Sang Soon was in a mixed-gender group called Roller Coaster.)
(Sang Soon 20 years ago)
(In the era of mixed-gender groups,)
(the talented band added some colors.)
Sang Soon was in a mixed-gender group.
- That's right. - When did you debut?
As a member of Roller Coaster, I debuted in 1999.
What did you do before that?
Before that, I did something else by myself.
What did you do?
- What did you do? - I was in a band and...
What band?
You don't need to know. I am getting a call.
Hold on.
Sang Soon,
- why won't you tell us? - He didn't tell me before.
You got married ages ago. Why didn't you tell Hyo Lee?
I thought Roller Coaster was your first band.
Before that...
Which band were you in?
It was a modern rock band.
- What was it called? - Baby Blue.
Baby Blue?
- You are wearing that color. - I have never heard of the band.
- It was a mixed-gender group. - Baby Blue?
- The bassist was a woman. - Who was the woman?
(Baby Sang Soon)
(They promised to be shocking and refreshing!)
(The new mixed-gender group was as intense as a rain shower.)
(Bye, bye, bye.)
(A modern rock song, "Bye Bye Bye")
(Sang Soon's hidden debut was fresh and pure.)
- He was in two mixed-gender groups. - Seriously.
Your experience in those groups will be very helpful.
Can you give me useful advice?
Your group consisted...
- of 2 men and 1 woman. - Right.
Wasn't it hard...
- performing with a woman? - But actually,
things are easier when there are three members.
- If there are four, they pair up. - They pair up.
But in my group, there were only three. We played instruments.
- It's hot. It's so hot. - Come on.
- Hyo Lee, it was nice of you. - You must get to know each other.
But you gave me the tissue like you put on a relief patch.
Wipe it yourself.
- You take care of the rest. - Thank you.
My gosh. I'm trying to thank you.
Before, you would've said, "What was that? You're so clumsy."
(He's grateful to get the tissue from her.)
This is what Sang Min said.
When he was running an agency, he produced a group, BROS.
- How many were in there? - There were 13 singers.
But they needed 10 cars.
- I asked... - Because they didn't get along?
How did you know?
I thought they had 10 cars to show off.
But because they didn't get along, 13 singers had 10 cars.
I heard a lot of stories like that.
What about Fin.K.L?
We had 2 cars. 1 for me. And 1 for the others.
It was very peaceful as long as I wasn't with them.
- Right. He gave you a tip. - What?
- The members have to be close. - She has a point.
That's how your friendly vibe can come out on the stage.
When you sing summer songs, you have to smile.
What if you weren't close? The vibe won't be cheerful.
You have a point.
- What do you think about this? - I...
That sounds great as long as the members are set.
What about you, Sang Soon?
It might be refreshing to see a mixed-gender group these days.
But you need a unique song, outfit,
and something that sets you apart from other groups.
Hyo Lee, among mixed-gender groups like Roo'Ra, Cool, and Sharp,
- what was your favorite group? - Roo'Ra was the best.
- Chae Ri Na of Roo'Ra. - Right.
- When I was in high school... - So...
(She was an unparalleled dancer no one could compete with.)
(Starting with "3! 4!", she became a vocalist too.)
(She was a legendary singer and everyone's girl crush.)
When I went to school retreats, I copied Ri Na.
- Really? - I went to her concert once...
and got her autograph. I cried after meeting her.
- After meeting her? - When I asked for an autograph,
I teared up. You know what I mean, right?
- Really? - Yes.
- That happened once. - I didn't think you would.
No, I was such a huge fan. Every girl liked Ri Na.
- I really liked Ri Na. - But...
Every mixed-gender group...
- must have an androgynous member. - Right.
- Ri Na was really popular. - Right.
That member has to be popular among both men and women.
And back then, all the groups had...
- at least one ugly member. - Right.
- Give me an example. - Like Sung Su.
That's why I think it will work out if you're in a mixed-gender group.
- In what ways? - For the harmony.
(It has a hidden meaning.)
- You're unique. - Right.
Sang Soon, was that your role in Roller Coaster?
You can say that.
(Getting attacked all of a sudden)
I don't think we ever performed on TV.
I'm sure you did a few times.
We were never on TV shows.
So is there a list of people you want in your group?
- That's the most important. - I don't have a list yet.
But I'm sure you must have a few people in mind.
But I do have a goal. By coming to Jeju Island,
I can ask you for advice, but I can also ask you too.
To invite me to your group?
Yes. What do you think?
Aren't we too old? You and I are pretty old.
- Well, the thing is that... - We're middle-aged.
we're not doing this to make money.
We're going to part our ways after releasing a song in summer.
That's true. But when you're in a mixed-gender group,
you need to be with your ideal types or people...
- you might want to date. - Come on.
- No. Then, I can't be in it. - That's true.
- That crossed my mind too. - I can't be in it.
If that's the group we're going for,
we shouldn't even be discussing this.
Well, I'm very grateful if you want to invite me.
But you need someone who can sing the high notes.
- You need someone like Hyun Jung. - But...
(Kim Hyun Jung's high notes were on another level.)
That's why I thought about inviting Kim Yon Ja too.
(Yon Ja's high notes are beyond this world too.)
- The age gap is too big. - Listen.
- Everyone will be over their 40s. - Right.
We shouldn't be trapped by our age.
Hyo Bum is great at singing the high notes.
- Shin Hyo Bum is great. - Shin Hyo Bum.
- Hyo Bum? - Yes.
(She sings the high notes as if they are nothing.)
(There are countless awesome singers from the old days.)
I want this group to be beloved...
- by every age group. - By everyone?
A lot of groups released songs everyone can sing along to.
- Right. Yes. - Right?
For example, Cool's songs...
(She sings right away as soon as he gives her the name.)
(But this guy doesn't seem cool with it.)
That's the perfect song for summer.
Hey, come on. Folding your arms like this isn't right, you know.
Don't fold your arms.
We're singing "Woman on the Beach".
He doesn't like how you and I are getting along.
- He's afraid I might say yes. - Is that it, Sang Soon?
(We can understand his concern.)
(He already witnessed their fantastic chemistry.)
(Jae Seok, I want to go to Seoul.)
(Take me with you.)
(When Jae Seok comes, Hyo Lee gets the itchy feet.)
I mean, she... You keep coming here and ask her on a project.
If you try to get her to Seoul, things will be hard for me.
It took me eight years to persuade her to stay home with me.
- This is why you're joining us. - Yes.
To hold me back.
For now, since we're on the subject,
- let's talk about it in detail. - Yes.
Or why don't you hold an audition?
Gather singers who are actively performing now...
and hold an audition for those who want to join you.
- Who can pull off 90s songs. - That's...
- The singers who can pull that off? - Yes.
Singers who can pull it off.
Everyone is singing trendy songs now.
Singing and dancing to the 90s songs would be a challenge.
My gosh, she's no joke. I got goosebumps just now.
Don't you think that will be good for two weeks?
(This master of TV shows thinks about the screen time.)
- Hyo Lee. - There's no point lounging around.
Do you keep...
- scolding me for the screen time? - No.
But your idea gave me goosebumps.
Here's why. It's a chance for the idol singers to learn...
about the 90s' vibe. It's a challenge to create new music.
We welcome great singers and dancers,
- but you must understand the 90s. - The 90s' sentiment.
I can say their vibe is the most important factor of the audition.
If you look at it as a new genre,
it will be a chance for them to try out the new genre.
And when they do, they'll have a lot of chances to learn.
This is why I like Hyo Lee. How did you know what I was thinking?
(He just chuckles.)
Were you swimming in my brain?
You brought out something located deep down in my brain.
- Right. - My gosh. This is...
Then, can I audition for it?
- What? - If there's no age limit.
If you want to, I can just...
- Listen. I don't... - No.
You can't favor people because you're friends with them.
You should invite people based on the audition.
- Really? - What do you think?
- Will you audition then? - Yes.
(He's partially given up.)
Sang Soon, what about you?
No. I'll talk to him at home.
What will you tell him?
What if he comes to audition?
- Right. - Yes.
- I appreciate your advice, - And?
but you're too eager, so it's uncomfortable on my side.
That just crossed my mind.
All of a sudden, the idea sounded really attractive.
The song that will strike summer.
- I... - You moved closer too.
I'm getting farther away from him.
- This can't be. - I'm feeling distant.
What about me?
I'm starting to want it more.
I performed a lot during the summer.
- When you were in Fin.K.L? - Yes and when I was independent.
The songs I released in summer did well.
("Eternal Love" by Fin.K.L was released in 1999.)
("You'll Never Know" by Fin.K.L was released in 2001.)
(After performing with Fin.K.L,)
(she released "10 Minutes" in 2003.)
(She crushed her solo performances.)
(She released "U-Go-Girl" in 2008.)
(She was the best diva who was in charge of our summer songs.)
Anyway, I performed a lot when it was summer...
because I had to wear revealing outfits.
You know what I mean, right? I had to expose my skin.
To tell you the truth, everyone named Hyo Lee as my partner.
- Really? Why? - Yes.
- There are a lot of young singers. - And...
Then, is there anyone you want to recommend for me?
When I saw the preview that you're forming a mixed-gender group,
I thought having Hwasa would be similar to having Ji Hyun.
- Hwasa. - I thought she'd be perfect for it.
(She's sexy and charismatic on the stage.)
(She has a similar style with Kim Ji Hyun of Roo'Ra.)
If you want someone similar to Ri Na,
there's this girl. She's in ITZY.
- Yeji. Right? - Yes, her.
- She'll attract female fans too. - She's cool.
(Her bubbly charms can win over both genders.)
(She has a similar style with Chae Ri Na of Roo'Ra.)
- Someone like her. - When you mentioned their names,
this is what crossed my mind. "I shouldn't be in it."
(Laughing)
- Right. You're not needed there. - If that's the group,
they need someone else for the male member.
Right. You can bring in someone without a big presence.
How about Code Kunst?
(Laughing)
He can make music too.
- My Dobby lookalike. - Yes. He's slim too.
If that's the theme, it'll be Yu Hui Yeol, Code Kunst,
Kim Gook Jin, and me.
(Just the thought of it makes her happy.)
The audience will burst into laughter.
(If this group is formed, they'll be very entertaining.)
- Then... - "Bahama Mama".
- What? - "Bahama Mama".
- Come on. Are you serious? - What did he say?
- Don't bring that up. - What?
- There's an old song. - What's that?
(The members of the mixed-gender group showed him a video.)
And there's one male member in the group.
- Does he resemble you? - Yes. Boney M.
- The guy here... - They are wearing summer outfits.
This is a new combination.
It's new. He was ahead of his time. This was released in the 70s.
He's wearing a cycling outfit.
- He keeps dancing like that. - Yes.
- He keeps dancing. But he's good. - Look at the guy.
So he doesn't sing?
- He doesn't. He only dances. - Look.
- How could I possibly do this? - I think you can. This is it.
- Look at this here. - You know how a great dancer he is?
Hyo Bum sits in the middle,
Hwasa and I stand on both sides,
and you can dance in between. What do you say?
- Can you pull off those pants? - How can I...
(I will be in charge of dancing!)
- Widen your view. - Once you widen your view,
- there are many mixed groups. - You're right.
But I still think... What's that?
Here's another clip where he dances in a different outfit.
- Gosh, stop looking up for it. - Take a look, Jae Seok.
You might get inspiration from it.
Gosh, seriously.
- I'm gradually leaning to it. - No, stop it.
This is not a mixed-gender group that I have in mind.
- My gosh, he's killing it. - He's really cool.
I told you they're great dancers.
This is no joke.
("Daddy Cool" by Boney M topped the European music charts.)
- I already told you. - Oh, my. He's amazing.
I'm well aware of how great he is at dancing.
Look at the ladies.
- His dancing is on another level. - That lady...
Look, it's not possible to dance like that even without singing.
- He stands out the most. - It's not like I'm a dancer.
He totally stands out the most.
He's not dancing based on choreography, but his feelings.
But you're also good at improvising dance.
How can I improvise like this for the whole three minutes?
At least, you can follow their member format.
With 3 female members and 1 male member.
If that happens, I don't think I can last long enough.
He would get intimidated by them.
I'd have to get a separate van.
- Those scornful eyes, you know. - I mean, right now...
You're just dancing as you feel,
and they give you those scornful eyes.
Apart from all that, I sometimes get lonely to work alone.
Then since you're the main member after all,
- decide the concept first... - Right.
- Okay. - and get back to me again.
- Right now, this isn't... - Anyway, you confirmed...
that you're willing to participate in this, right?
Am I right, Sang Soon?
Are you willing to do so?
Even if Hyo Lee became one of the members,
- choreography and all... - I mean,
whether I'm willing or not,
if it's where I'm truly needed,
then what's the problem with shaking my body once?
It's been a while, you know?
- Of course, there's no problem. - For the viewers,
- who are tired of COVID-19, - You could do that.
- I can try it once again. - She has a good cause.
If that's the case,
- she could do that. - That's right.
Do you mind if I ask you for a song?
Sing a mixed-gender group's song, so we can see how it feels like.
- Should I sing it first then? - Yes, try it first.
Just sing it first.
- That's quite important. - I know, right?
- It's been a while since I sang. - That's right. Just try first.
- Please play Zaza's song... - Is that all you need?
with half a key down.
- Of course, I can do that. - The key is too high.
- Is this enough? - Did you lower it?
Yes, I did.
(Slowly starting an engine)
(It's a song featured with unique techno sound and rhythm.)
(Honey...)
Let's go.
(Here she comes.)
(Here comes Dancing Machine Hyo Lee!)
Look at you. You still got the moves.
(Chuckling)
- We have good chemistry. - I know, right?
(They show great chemistry as if there was no break.)
1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Look at him. - In the bus to school
- Is this working? - She looks so cold
- Really? - But why don't you
(Lee Sang Soon, her husband and former boyfriend)
(State of ecstasy)
(Speechless)
(You didn't forget how I feel, Jae Seok?)
(Gosh, Hyo Lee.)
- That was great. - Jae Seok, I want to go to Seoul.
(Do you see this, honey?)
This is nice!
(Okay, do whatever pleases you.)
Let's stop here. Just the first verse.
Okay, great.
- You still got this. - I can't hit high pitches.
But this was nice.
- You've got 100 points. - That's what I'm talking about.
- We've got 100 points. - 100 points?
- 100 points. - My gosh.
(They proved their 100-point chemistry.)
This is great.
- Should we try one more song? - Shall we?
How about "The Angel Who Lost Wings"?
I can sing it with two keys down.
All right. Let's try "The Angel Who Lost Wings".
- Is it "searching for the angel"? - Yes, that's the one.
You know this song, right?
Not very well.
Why don't you sing with us?
- Let's sing together, Sang Soon. - No thanks.
This feels so great.
(- Join us, Sang Soon. - Shall I?)
- We should recreate the feel. - Oh, this is...
Isn't this from the guy earlier?
Do we have to wear this flower garland?
Let's just do this, the three of us.
- Okay, let's try first. - What do you think?
(After sharing flowers, they begin amicably.)
Try it, Sang Soon.
(He missed his timing.)
(After one try with the seniors, he starts monopolizing the song.)
This is how you do it.
This is it, isn't it?
- Saba, saba - This is not that part yet.
- Saba - Try this part, Sang Soon.
(Slurring the lyrics)
(Forced shutdown)
(Tailing off)
- Look. - I was doing great.
- Why is your voice so thin? - My gosh.
Doesn't it sound like this?
His voice sounds like this, doesn't it?
This part is the highlight. How could you ruin this?
- I was totally freaked out. - Let's try again.
- Let's try "Woman on the Beach". - You should at least know this.
- "Woman on the Beach", please. - Let's go far away
("Woman on the Beach" by Cool)
I don't remember the rap part.
(All right, are we going to sing this song?)
Sang Soon, then you should...
- He can rap. - cover Sung Su's part.
"Wow, it's summer."
(He got the killer part of "Woman on the Beach".)
- That's all I have to do, right? - Yes. "Wow, it's summer."
- You have to get the timing right. - Right.
(That's easy-peasy.)
(The suspenseful wave sound fades away.)
(This is the right timing!)
2, 1, go.
(Wow, it's summer!)
(Shouting the arrival of summer)
(The excited dancers are getting worked up with his shouting.)
(Summertime)
(Perfectly in sync)
(I nailed it.)
"What is this"? Right?
(Squeezing her eyes shut)
(We should break up)
(This is my part!)
(Proud)
- You're good. - Your smile
(As the voice of the trainee melts into the summer hit song,)
(this place turns into a vacation spot.)
- 1, 2. - Let's hurry up
(He's dancing like there's no tomorrow.)
(Solemn)
(The members of Jeju M have totally different personalities.)
(Moving hips from side to side)
(Do that part.)
(Singing as he was told)
All right, next up.
Let's sing Koyote's song.
- Koyote's songs are too high. - Koyote is a little...
- Let's try Koyote's song. Right. - Shin Ji sings really well.
Lower the key.
(We can't have the luxury to sing it in the original key.)
(Flashy moves)
(You're not too bad.)
(Get out of my way.)
No less. You're doing great.
(Dominating the center in a flash)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(Sharp and synchronized movements)
3, 4.
(Turning)
Gosh, Hyo Lee.
(The legendary dance singer hasn't gotten rusty at all.)
My goodness.
Here we go.
(Shouting)
(Deadly adorable charms explode.)
(Aren't I doing great, honey?)
(Well...)
(You clearly missed Seoul, Hyo Lee.)
(I want to beg you)
Looking great.
(Silent mode)
1, 2, 3, and 4!
(It's finally my turn!)
(One day)
(Approching slowly)
(Turning off the song)
I'm too tired.
Look, Hyo Lee.
It was my part anyway.
I'm way too tired.
This is enough, isn't it?
- I was in the zone, you know. - This is why...
- Gosh, what a bummer. - I don't think I can, Jae Seok.
- I don't think I can sing. - Why?
Can I just do dancing?
Would you like to try a ballad?
- A ballad? - Yes, a ballad.
Mixed-gender groups always sing a ballad...
- They do, don't they? - when wrapping up.
- Something soft and mellow. - Soft songs, right?
("Sending My Love" by Cool)
(The reminiscing melody that brings back old memories)
- These songs used to be popular. - That's right.
(Where is she going before she even starts?)
(Ta-da)
(She perfectly recreates the vibe of the 90s.)
(Maximizing her feelings of longing by bending her leg)
(He's cautiously getting up.)
(Dancing to the beat)
(Cracking up)
(His dancing feels as sorrow as her singing.)
(Delicate hand gestures that match the lyrics.)
(Showing off sad eyes)
(Laughing)
(I am very afraid...)
(that I'd have to meet someone else to love...)
(instead of you.)
(Embarrassed)
Why are you being embarrassed?
We used to do this a lot back in the 90s.
(This is what the 90s sentiment is.)
(Please.)
(Please don't do it.)
I'll do what I have to do.
(The way he acts out the emotion is really apt for a trainee.)
(Good-bye.)
Is it you?
Are you the one who took Hyo Lee?
- Stop it. - Is it you?
Stop that.
Can you play "Aloha"?
- Again? - "Aloha", please.
(She suddenly acts innocent.)
Wish for forever happiness
(Standing up)
Even if it's not fancy
(Is he monitoring or spying his wife acting as if she's in love?)
It's enough if I have you
(She tries to make a heart.)
(She fails.)
(Relieved)
So we won't lose its light
(Inharmonious)
(Their harmony is closer to noise.)
(The problematic harmony part is approaching.)
(Inharmonious)
(Is this a mixed-gender comedy group?)
(With my unchangeable love)
His singing skills improved.
- With my unchangeable love - You...
(Immersed)
Jae Seok.
Your singing skills improved.
- I got better, right? - From your trot songs?
- I didn't realize. - I am serious.
- Exactly. - I know.
We are good at singing harmony.
Right? I think we make a good team.
- It was amazing. - You think you sang in harmony?
- Didn't we? - Are you sure?
In variety shows, we are in harmony as long as we made people laugh.
- Right? - We are just perfect.
Of course.
I think the two of you must do something together.
The two of you should do something. I can see that...
- both of you are craving for it. - We didn't decide yet.
It's nice to be with a partner...
- who knows me very well. - Right?
Summer music.
You can go now, Hyo Lee.
- Are you sending us off? - Sure.
We made good progress today.
I was kind of worried...
that you might reject it.
We support whatever you do.
I hope you get good results even if it wasn't me.
Let's go.
- Good-bye. - Good-bye.
(What will happen next in this unpredictable journey of making...)
(a summer dance group?)
("Forever Love" by Fin.K.L)
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