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This is the first match of Round Two, Semi-finals.
This masked singer beat Entertainer Cho Hyang Ki.
I will show you the class of the first generation girl group.
I Hope You Believe That...
I'm Your Masked Queen, S.E.S.
(I Hope You Believe That I'm Your Masked Queen, S.E.S.)
(The first generation idol returns.)
(She will always be our idol.)
She really looks like BADA.
She's great.
I've been wanting to hear her voice.
(She's got the husky voice overflowing with charisma.)
(She dominated the stage with her charms.)
(S.E.S. sang it...)
(better than we did.)
(Gu Ra predicted her to be a trot singer.)
(She's guessed to be a trot singer. Who is she?)
(S.E.S. is the forever idol who brings back memories.)
(They are ready to immerse into her performance.)
(With which performance will the first generation idol S.E.S...)
(beat the dazzling Pearl?)
What is it?
Is it "Waves"? It's "A Deserted Island".
("A Deserted Island" by Jung Hoon Hee)
(Her mature voice touches us deeply.)
(My goodness.)
(S.E.S. immediately dominates the stage.)
(She melts our hearts by freely controlling the dynamics.)
(She's got the irresistible charm.)
(S.E.S. draws us in strongly.)
(She confidently fights the poignant loneliness.)
(Her song shines brighter than anyone.)
(She's so good.)
My goodness.
(She's relaxed.)
(Everyone falls in love with her charm.)
(They are immersed in her performance.)
(Rise)
(Sun)
(Break through the darkness)
(Sing about the dazzling solitude)
(S.E.S.' "A Deserted Island" swept our hearts.)
(That was incredible.)
She's a musical actress. I am convinced.
I am so curious. Who could she be? She's so good.
Contending against her is this masked singer...
who beat singer Park Gu Yoon.
My voice is not fake. It's authentic.
I'll be fine
Everything Will Be Okay Once I Take the Throne,
Pearl.
(Everything Will Be Okay Once I Take the Throne, Pearl)
(Shield, Pearl has come to get you.)
Pearl!
(They are excited to see Pearl.)
She's today's pearl.
We are already...
very excited for her performance.
(Her voice is brilliant and beautiful like a pearl.)
(The high-pitched notes made her amazing voice shine.)
(Pearl vibrated her voice in an unusual way.)
(Her deeply appealing voice reminded us of Davichi.)
(Just with her voice,)
(she amused everyone.)
(Pearl is an elegant and beautiful gem.)
(Will Pearl capture the hearts of the panelists once again...)
(and beat her rival S.E.S.?)
(How brilliantly will Pearl's stage shine?)
(No way. It can't be.)
"Wise Choice".
"Wise Choice"!
I think she's going to be really good.
(The original singer So Chan Whee will watch her.)
("Wise Choice" by So Chan Whee)
I got goosebumps.
(Her voice is as strong as Pearl.)
(Her voice is powerful enough to lift the weights off our shoulders.)
(No way.)
(Everyone gets up.)
My heart hurts.
I got goosebumps.
(It's a shocking performance.)
Chan Whee...
Chan Whee got up.
(Pearl even made Chan Whee the original singer get up.)
(I don't need you now I will forget you)
(There's no good breakup)
(She fearlessly hits high notes.)
(I don't need you now I will forget you)
(There's no good breakup)
(I am not a doll...)
(who only waits for you.)
(She's got a small build, but she exudes great energy.)
(With incredibly high notes, she sings about the pain of betrayal.)
(Pearl's "Wise Choice" raged like a storm.)
(Pearl is incredible.)
(It was undoubtedly a high-class performance.)
It was amazing.
(They can only admire her.)
Chan Whee is smiling like a mom.
She's so proud.
The first match of Round Two,
Semi-finals ended.
Let's ask the original singer of the song Pearl sang.
What did you think of the song?
Pearl chose "Wise Choice",
and that was a wise choice.
Right.
Right. The original singer thought so.
It wasn't like listening to my own song.
It was like listening to another person's song.
I have never sung the refrain of "Wise Choice"...
3 times in 1 performance.
In the original song, there are two refrains.
She changed the tempo and sang it once more.
And that made me realize that she must be a young person.
- Right. - I can't sing more than twice.
But she sang three times.
- Yes. - I was so proud of her.
The part "It turned out better" is about sol sharp or la...
of the third octave.
- She sang it through. - Yes.
She remained focused until the very end,
and I really enjoyed watching it.
I have a personal question.
While singing "Wise Choice", you ad-lib in one part.
And it sounds like, "Let's dance Samba".
(Ad-libbing)
Is it "Let's dance Samba"?
Actually, every karaoke company writes it differently.
I've seen it written as "So paru chobira".
I've also seen it written as "Sudap paru tubira".
Right.
Actually, it wasn't supposed to be in the recording.
I was told to ad-lib,
and they just included it in the recording.
- It was an ad-lib. - Yes. It was an ad-lib.
Can we ask you to sing that part? Is it too much to ask?
(Please sing it for us.)
All right.
Let's hear the original singer's version.
Please give it up for her.
(We get to hear the original singer's ad-lib.)
(Ad-libbing)
(She fearlessly hits high notes.)
So that's it. That's it.
She clearly says "Samba".
The original singer sang the ad-lib part for us.
So Hyang, you look very happy.
It made me so happy.
I love the song "A Deserted Island".
I am so grateful that...
she performed "A Deserted Island".
It really delighted my ears. I am so grateful.
I think she's a musical actress.
A musical actress.
I am clear.
Her dance from last week gave me that impression.
She clearly feels like...
a musical actress.
I don't think she's a musical actress.
- I think she's a trot singer. - A trot singer?
You have a point.
She managed to sing a very serious old song.
She not only managed to sing it...
but also made us stand up.
I think she might be a trot singer...
who's been singing on stage a lot.
All right.
The person who got most perplexed by their performances...
must be Young Seok.
It's not important whether...
S.E.S. is a singer or a musical actress.
She has the strengths of both singer and musical actress.
"A Deserted Island" is a masterpiece.
S.E.S.' version of "A Deserted Island"...
was symbolic and captivating.
It had that charm.
The fact that she managed to pull that off...
means she's a seasoned performer.
I believed she showcased all the skills she has.
She walked in 3'o clock direction...
and put down a flag.
But Pearl walked in 9'o clock direction...
and put down a flag.
When she sang Chan Whee's song,
I thought perhaps she made the wrong choice. I was worried.
You can't sing that song without rock spirit.
She's got a young, clear, and beautiful voice.
So I was afraid that I might have expected too much from her.
But she put on a flawless performance.
- I loved it. - All right.
Someone like Pearl must be...
Despite being young, she put on a powerful performance.
The only person I can think of is Son Seung Yeon.
- Son Seung Yeon. - Yes.
She could be her.
The King of Mask Singer has been airing for five years.
So perhaps it's time we upgrade the mask.
When Pearl sings the high-pitched part of Chan Whee's song,
the shell can suddenly...
open up to reveal the pearl.
It's open now.
It'd be better if it opened in the middle of the performance.
A laser beam could come out of it too.
How nice would that be?
- That's what I thought. - We will keep that in mind.
- All right. - Chan Whee was a masked queen.
- Right. - The masked singer told us...
how nerve-racking it is to sing in front of a masked king or queen.
She sang in front of the former masked queen,
and she sang one of the masked queen's most famous hits.
That's like waging war.
I think it's a declaration of war.
Right.
All right. Now, to help you make guesses,
they will showcase their specialties.
Pearl will showcase her specialty.
She will impersonate Lena Park.
That's mine though.
- She prepared to sing... - Well...
- She says it's hers. - Seul Gi, you can watch her,
and if you think she's not good,
- you can interrupt her. Okay? - Okay.
She prepared to sing...
"Scars Deeper Than Love".
- Sung Ho. - Are you trying to...
Are you trying to perform with me?
This might do you harm.
Sung Ho will go down to the stage.
Then Seul Gi will perform right after.
She will go and... Go as soon as she finishes.
Both of you should come down here.
Sung Ho and Seul Gi will join her.
Hey. Hey.
Hello, I am Lena Park.
Hello, I am Yim Jae Beom.
(A fussy entrance)
All right. They're amazing indeed.
All right.
(Getting ready)
We got the instrumental music ready,
so please sing your own part.
Who will start?
- Her? Okay. - Pearl will start.
Music, please.
(How is their duet performance going to be?)
(I've been waiting)
(For a long time)
(Surprised)
(She's imitating Lena Park's lilting voice perfectly.)
(She's even copying Lena's hand gestures.)
(Focused)
(Hiding my sorrow)
(I let you go)
(He abruptly cuts in.)
(He's catching everyone's eyes.)
(He's hilarious.)
(Pearl did her part in a nice and detailed way.)
- Here we go. - Now, Yim Jae Beom.
(I see myself)
(In my tears)
(He never disappoints.)
(Even now)
(Laughing)
Yim Jae Beom is here.
(Sung Ho sings his heart out.)
(Pleased)
(He's short of breath now.)
(His energy is running out.)
(Choking)
(I remember you)
(Singing with all his strength)
(He has used up his energy.)
- Great! - All right, you can stop.
That's enough.
(You're the best, Sung Ho.)
Well done.
You don't normally do this for this long.
- My voice has gone hoarse. - Okay.
He used up his energy.
Seul Gi, do you want to give it a go?
- Show us. - Seul Gi.
Even though Pearl is a great singer,
when it comes to Lena Park,
I can imitate her better.
That's right.
Do you want to compare us?
- One line each. - Sing in turns.
Okay. Is that okay?
- Good. - Sing one line each.
All right, one more time. Music, please.
(Seul Gi transforms into Lena Park first.)
(She's imitating Lena's charming singing style perfectly.)
(But Pearl isn't backing down easily.)
Beautiful.
(Seul Gi is even imitating Lena's hand gestures perfectly.)
She's good.
(She's good at this.)
(The two Lenas are melting everyone's hearts.)
Seul Gi.
(The two Lenas are melting everyone's hearts.)
Now, Yim Jae Beom!
(Yim Jae Beom takes over the stage.)
That's...
(Cracking up)
He should stop.
(Blood pressure)
(His blood pressure has almost risen to the limit.)
- Please stop now. - Okay.
- Gosh, he's the best. - Let's give it up for them.
(The duo exits the stage.)
Thank you, Sung Ho and Seul Gi.
You made Pearl's voice imitation much funnier.
All right. Round Two, Semi-finals.
I will now announce the result of the first match.
Who will be the one to move on to Round Three?
Who's the winner of this match?
- Let's find out now! - Let's find out!
(S.E.S. has a strong and powerful voice...)
(just like high, surging waves.)
(A feast of insanely high notes)
(Pearl gave a phenomenal performance.)
Between S.E.S. and Pearl, who will win this match...
and be the first one to advance to Round Three?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Who will be the one to take...)
(one step closer to the throne?)
The winner chosen by the panelists is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is the winner? The winner is...
(Pearl wins.)
The winner is Pearl.
(We'd like to keep her forever.)
Pearl!
(We can never let Pearl go.)
(It's too bad for S.E.S.)
The winner of this match is Pearl.
She defeated S.E.S.
Let's check out the score.
(The score is 2 to 19.)
It's 19 to 2.
That's amazing.
Please return to your waiting room.
Let's give her a big hand.
Pearl is the first one to move on to Round Three.
Shield, watch out. I'm flipping my lid!
Now, we're going to reveal the identity of...
- I can't wait. - S.E.S.
Now, S.E.S., please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(She's a technician who's got a mature voice.)
(Is S.E.S. a musical actress?)
(Is she a trot singer?)
Now, S.E.S., please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
She is...
Who is she?
(Who are you?)
A rocker?
S.E.S., please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
She is...
the sexy trot queen...
who captivates all men...
with her beauty, Jo Jung Min!
- Right? - I knew it.
Oh, my.
- What? - Oh, my gosh.
It's Jo Jung Min.
(It's great to see you.)
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello, everyone. I'm Jo Jung Min.
It's been a long time.
(Jo Jung Min, the next-generation trot queen)
(Salute!)
(She's incredibly popular among soldiers.)
(She's actually a piano major with dexterous hands.)
(She's gifted with amazing musicality.)
(Jo Jung Min, the versatile trot singer)
S.E.S. was Jo Jung Min, the trot singer.
You all look surprised.
I thought Gu Ra would recognize me.
He seemed to have no idea.
- I didn't know. - He didn't expect it to be you.
I was surprised when he said he thought I was a trot singer.
I thought he was going to recognize me again.
- You thought he knew who you were. - Yes.
It's clear that she has worked really hard...
and broadened her range.
Thank you.
The goal that you wanted to achieve on our show...
was to get compliments on how well you sing trot songs.
Yes. There are several genres in trot music,
and I'm focusing on adult pop.
But because there's a lot of dancing...
in my performance,
people tend to think that when it comes to singing,
I'm not very good.
I wanted to come to this show...
and prove that I'm a good trot singer.
That's why I decided to do it.
I see.
(That's really cool.)
We had another trot singer, Park Gu Yoon, in Round One...
and now Jung Min.
I think we did have a bit of a bias...
against trot signers.
They really showed off...
their unique voices on our show.
- Thank you. - Your ultimate career goal is...
to become a singer like Sim Soo Bong?
Yes, that's right.
Watching Ms. Sim play the piano...
(She plays instruments and writes songs...)
(to express her philosophy through music.)
And watching her express her philosophy through music,
I decided to become a trot singer.
For my next album, I'm writing...
songs that reflect my philosophy as well.
I wanted to become a trot singer...
who also writes her own songs.
I'm going to keep working hard as a musician.
I want to make consoling music that you will remember for a long time.
She gave an emotional performance today...
as a talented trot singer. It was Jo Jung Min.
- Please give her a big hand! - Great job.
- Go, Jung Min! - Thank you.
(We wish you all the best, Jung Min.)
This is the result of Round Two.
Everything Will Be Okay Once I Take the Throne, Pearl...
defeats Jo Jung Min and moves on to Round Three.
The second match of Round Two, Semi-finals.
The masked singer who defeated Joohoney of MONSTA X.
She's been waiting for this day.
So Annoying...
with Unimaginable Singing Ability!
(So Annoying with Unimaginable Singing Ability)
(She's determined to win.)
(It'll be so annoying if I lose.)
(Good luck, So Annoying.)
So Annoying. Break a leg!
Is she an idol singer? One of them should be an idol singer.
Maybe she is.
(With a clear and lovely voice,)
(So Annoying captured the panelists' ears.)
(She also gave a good weather report.)
(I got it!)
(It's Kim Min Ah!)
(Is she Kim Min Ah, the former weather caster?)
(Dressed as Bong Sun, she is doing a great job.)
(Bong Sun is a fussy girl.)
(Will she be able to stay happy...)
(and make it to Round Three without getting annoyed?)
("Tears That Didn't Fall" by Lim Jeong Hee)
(So Annoying shows off her voice much clearer than Round 1.)
She's a pro singer.
(Everything stops due to a sudden breakup.)
(To me, everything is)
(Just like a dream)
She sounds very young.
How nice.
What a twist.
(She's much better than the panelists expected.)
(Her pure voice makes them immerse into the song.)
(She calmly delivers her emotions with the mic held tightly.)
(Amazed)
How charming.
(Full of girlish sentiments, "Tears That Didn't Fall" by So Annoying)
Goodness.
(The panelists are in love with her beautiful voice.)
She has such a beautiful voice.
She did well.
- She's a singer. - She's a pro singer.
Against her...
is the masked singer who defeated Yugyeom.
He's determined to reach the throne with his refreshing singing ability.
My Voice Is So Refreshing You'd Want to Bite Me,
Green Plum.
(My Voice Is So Refreshing You'd Want to Bite Me, Green Plum)
(I want to bite you.)
(Refreshing)
How exciting.
Refreshing Plum.
He's got such a character.
He's our cutie-pie.
Cutie-pie, cutie-pie.
(His explosive singing ability was hidden behind his cute look.)
(He was like high-enriched plum juice.)
(His voice sounded familiar as if it came out in a father's car.)
(His singing style reminded them of Kwon Sun Kook of Green Area.)
(Could he be Yui Il Chung or Kim Min Kyo?)
(Green Plum is refreshing that he makes people want to bite them.)
(Will he bite the panelists' hearts...)
(and defeat So Annoying...)
(to advance to the next round?)
I love this song.
("To Be Alone" by Byun Jin Sub)
It's a masterpiece.
("To Be Alone" by Byun Jin Sub)
(His voice sounds skilled.)
(His expression makes the panelists immerse into it.)
(Green Plum's enriched sentiments burst out.)
(The stage is filled with a scent of plum.)
(He appreciates every line of the lyrics as he performs.)
(It makes me)
(Sad)
(His deep sentiments linger the stage.)
("To Be Alone" by Green Plum)
How nice.
(Amazed)
- He's so cool. - I know.
He performed with his soul.
The second match of Round Two has come to an end.
Yoon Sang, how do you expect the result of this match?
- It's going to be neck and neck. - I see.
About Green Plum,
I'm sure it's him.
Are you sure?
- Is it not just an assumption? - Because... I'm sure.
Are you talking about KBR?
Right.
Only one person has that pronunciation in this country.
What was his pronunciation like?
- Well, I... - Show us.
- It's neither of them. - Tiger dragon.
"Alone". That really...
That "th" pronunciation.
- "To be alone". - That pronunciation.
(But to be)
(Alone)
- Makes me sad - It may not be KBR.
His pronunciation sounds like that guy, but his voice doesn't.
- You're right. - What about KSM?
- Kang Seung Mo... - Kang Seung Mo?
- who sang "Heartlessness Blues". - Kang Seung Mo.
Myung Hoon, what do you think?
As for Green Plum, his voice...
sounded like plum wine.
So Annoying reminded me...
- of Lee Soo Kyung. - The actress?
- Yes, Actress Lee Soo Kyung. - Lee Soo Kyung.
No, she's 100 percent a pro singer. Why do you keep doubting her?
Do you think she's a pro singer?
Are you 100 percent sure?
- Really? - Yes, I'm 100 percent sure of it.
Otherwise, how is she capable of expressing emotions like that?
- Right. - Let me tell you...
why I'm sure of her being a professional singer.
Here's the thing about this singer.
It's like you bump into somewhere...
and come home without knowing.
Later, you feel the pain and see how it's bruised.
That's how she performs.
How can an amateur singer make such a performance?
She's a pro singer for certain.
I wonder why he keeps claiming she isn't a singer.
I'm getting annoyed now.
Let me give you a crucial hint about this person.
I can't tell you if she's an actress or a pro singer.
But she once participated in an audition with someone here.
- An audition? - That someone passed...
the audition while she couldn't make it.
One of you passed that audition when she didn't.
Who debuted through an audition?
Who?
You are... I don't think we should include you.
I also debuted through an audition at KBS.
- The comedian recruitment? - Yes.
- Except for comedians. - Yoon Seok as well.
- Yes? - The voice imitation audition.
That's not it. Stay out of this.
What about you?
All right. Let me check.
Who among you has taken an audition to become an actor or a singer?
Show of hands.
- Okay. - Let's see.
- Sung Ho. You too? - My gosh.
Fine. Raise your hand.
Of course.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7.
It's 1 of those 7 people.
(It's 1 of the 7 people.)
I don't remember meeting someone like her.
I debuted in "Park Jin Young's Talent Discovery Project,"
- "99 Percent's Challenge". - That must be it.
It aired on SBS in 2001.
The audition that Kwon just mentioned...
- is the right one. - Really?
Yes. Kwon passed that audition,
- and so did Sun Ye. - Sun Ye.
Yes. So Annoying, however, didn't pass the final audition.
Kwon, you don't seem to remember her.
Thousands of people took that audition.
(Who is So Annoying?)
All right. Round Two, Semi-finals.
I will now announce the result of the second match.
Who will be the second one to advance to Round Three?
So Annoying whose delicate voice...
soothed your heart...
versus Green Plum...
who touched everyone's heart with his skills and charisma.
Who between them will move on to Round Three...
and have a match with Pearl?
Let's find out now!
(With a clear and sorrowful voice,)
(So Annoying sang about the sad moment of a breakup.)
(With a powerful voice that shows his long experience,)
(Green Plum expressed such deep feelings.)
Between So Annoying and Green Plum,
who will be the last one to advance to Round Three?
Who's the winner of this match?
The winner is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Whose voice captured the panelists' hearts?)
(Who is it going to be?)
Who is it going to be, Green Plum or So Annoying?
We have a surprising result!
The winner chosen by the panelists is...
- The winner is... - The winner is...
The winner is...
Who is it?
(Green Plum wins.)
The winner is Green Plum.
(Green Plum to Round Three)
Did you vote for him?
(Green Plum melted their hearts with his deep emotions.)
(We get to see him again.)
Green Plum!
The winner is Green Plum.
Let's check out the score.
It's 19 to 2.
You won Round One by only one vote,
but this time,
you won an overwhelming victory.
Please return to your waiting room.
Let's give him a big round of applause.
(So Annoying's identity will be revealed soon.)
Green Plum moves on to Round Three.
I will enjoy my time on stage in Round Three.
Please look forward to it.
Is she a singer?
An actress? Or...
someone with another profession?
Let's find out who she is now.
Please come to the back.
Now, So Annoying, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Is she Kim Min Ah, the former weather caster?)
(Is she Lee Soo Kyung, the actress?)
(Young Seok was 100 percent sure that she's a singer.)
(Someone in the panelist once took an audition with her.)
Now, So Annoying, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
Who is So Annoying?
It's so annoying not to know who she is.
I think she's an idol singer.
Please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
She is...
MBC's weather caster...
who's got amazing talents,
Kim Ga Young, the weather fairy!
(We have a real weather caster.)
(No wonder why her weather report was so good.)
- No way. - Weather caster?
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you.
I'm Kim Ga Young, the weather caster...
that you see every morning.
- It's great to be here. - All right.
(The voice that informs you of the change of the season)
(Kim Ga Young, the MBC weather caster)
(She also energizes people on a morning radio show.)
(Howling)
(Kim Ga Young, a woman with refreshing, clear energy)
Something she did went viral not so long ago.
I don't know if you guys remember.
In the middle of the weather report,
- she started dancing... - That's right.
- to "Any Song". - I saw it.
- She danced to it... - Yes.
in the middle of the weather report.
(In the middle of the weather report...)
(As a special surprise event for the viewers,)
(Ga Young danced to "Any Song".)
Her video went viral on the internet.
It actually hit a whopping nine million views...
- Yes. - which is amazing.
She was the talk of the town at that time.
Do you know what's funny?
The two experts here got upset earlier...
because they thought she was a singer.
- They yelled at you, right? - They yelled at me.
They were sure that she was a singer.
Sometimes,
Young Seok gets upset over things like this,
but it's really rare to see him and Yoon Sang...
getting upset together.
That's why I thought she was an idol singer for sure.
They said they were 100 percent sure.
You've never even dreamed of becoming a singer?
As mentioned earlier,
Jo Kwon and I...
took that audition together when we were little,
dreaming to become a singer.
(Cute)
(Kim Ga Young, 6th grader who's good at singing and dancing)
(She showed off her talent confidently even at that age.)
When Kwon was practicing before the audition,
he danced as if he was possessed by a spirit.
What kind of dance was it?
He danced to "Wa" by Lee Jung Hyun.
You're right.
I remember thinking, "I don't want to go up against him."
He was totally in the zone.
Afterward, I watched him on TV as a fan...
and enjoyed his music.
Seeing him here,
I was happy all by myself behind the mask.
Thank you.
You might have some trouble...
working as a weather caster.
I think it'd be nice...
to tell our viewers...
about the trouble you have.
These days, even when the weather is nice,
I just can't tell people that...
it's a good day for an outing.
So I'm cautious about giving a weather report.
I hope the current situation will end soon...
so I can tell people to go out...
with their loved ones...
on a nice and lovely day.
I see. I believe a lot of people would feel the same way.
With her amazing talent,
she issued a charm watch...
to the panelists of The King of Mask Singer.
She's Weather Caster Kim Ga Young.
Please give her a big hand.
Thank you.
(We look forward to your future endeavors.)
My Voice Is So Refreshing You'd Want to Bite Me,
Green Plum beat Kim Ga Young and advances to Round Three.
The mysterious music show, The King of Mask Singer.
What remains now is the Final Round...
where they'll compete to become the 129th masked king or queen.
We have two strong contenders who will stop...
the masked king Shield from winning for the second time.
Let's invite them up on stage again.
Please greet them with a round of applause.
We have two masked singers for Round Three.
A female vocalist, Pearl.
And a male vocalist, Green Plum.
This is Round Three, a match between Pearl and Green Plum.
I wonder how you feel to be in Round Three.
If you have anything to say to the masked king,
I will give you a chance to say your words.
Pearl, you go first.
To be honest, when I sang the duet song,
I didn't expect to come all the way here at all.
I guess I sang without greed,
and it made people like my performance even better.
So I'd like to thank you again.
And I want to say something to the masked king.
Shield.
(Once you leave, I will be)
The masked queen.
Did you hear that? It's funny.
Green Plum, it's your turn.
How do you feel now?
I was very nervous.
But now that I'm right up here,
I just feel happy.
I'm very grateful.
You know green plums are good for digestion.
I'll digest you.
That's it. He will digest the masked king.
We have the new masked king, Shield.
This is his first defensive match.
You just watched them perform.
How did you like their performances?
I was a little nervous in the waiting room.
But since this is my first defensive match,
I will sweep the hearts of the panelists.
And I will sweep this stage.
- Okay. - "Sweep".
The 128th masked king Shield...
is having his first defensive match today.
Who will stop him from winning for the second time?
This is Round Three, Final Round.
Let's start with Pearl's performance.
(Pearl will perform first.)
I can't wait to hear her sing.
I'm feeling dizzy.
What song is she singing?
She should make her winning move.
(Pearl with a brilliant color)
(Will she shed light on the hearts of the panelists...)
(and defeat her competitors...)
(to get to the throne?)
(Pearl's performance will glow like a gem.)
("In Dreams" by Lena Park)
- It's "In Dreams". - Really?
("In Dreams" by Lena Park)
(She can meet her lost love only in her dreams.)
(Her sorrowful voice deeply touches people's hearts.)
(That this is a dream)
(I will never let you know)
(I'll be really nice)
(So you won't think of anything else)
(She wishes the moment would last forever in her dream.)
(Mesmerized)
(In the deep sea of her dream,)
(she gets her sorrow off her chest.)
(You give me a hug)
(Saying goodbye)
(I'll smile for you)
(Although I don't want to let you go like this)
(A heartbreaking story about her dream, "In Dreams" by Pearl)
(They all got sentimental.)
(Speechless)
I thought she'd lose her energy, but she didn't. It just continues.
She's very expressive and has good control of dynamics.
Her opponent is...
the masked singer who beat Yugyeom of GOT7 and Kim Ga Young.
Do you want to taste my vocal skills that are in season?
My Voice Is So Refreshing You'd Want to Bite Me,
Green Plum.
(My Voice Is So Refreshing You'd Want to Bite Me, Green Plum)
(I'm going to the throne today.)
(He's cute.)
I want to bite him.
He has the eyes of a deer.
My goodness.
(Green Plum with refreshing charm)
(Will he fascinate the panelists with his cute charm...)
(and beat his powerful opponent, Pearl...)
(to face the masked king?)
(Pearl and Shield, do you want to taste my refreshing charm?)
(Is he singing this song?)
This song?
"Fix My Makeup".
("Fix My Makeup" by Wax)
(His voice sounds husky but soft.)
(He controls his power like a professional.)
(He cries out, releasing the feeling of yearning.)
(The deep sadness is conveyed to the audience.)
(House Band)
(There's nothing I have given to you)
(I have been only receiving)
(And that's why I'm sorry)
(Green Plum sings...)
(of a heartbreaking love story.)
(He desperately cries out the feeling of yearning.)
(No matter what We must love each other again)
(Green Plum performed "Fix My Makeup".)
(The deep emotion still lingers even after the performance.)
I'm tearing up.
(I'm tearing up.)
Round Three, Final Round is now over.
Which of the two masked singers will be up against the masked king?
Are you well-prepared today?
Since this is my first defense match,
I tried to choose a song that is unique.
The performance will be complete only when it's performed well.
I will do my best to prove how much I have prepared.
Good. Do you think you stand a chance?
Since my name is Shield,
I should be able to defend myself against any challengers.
- Shield is cool. - You're a great singer after all.
Now, Shield, you may go backstage.
Please give him a round of applause.
(Shield's first defense match will begin soon.)
The masked king goes backstage.
Now, let's hear from the panelists.
I got the feeling that Yoon Seok got pretty emotional.
- So he was the one who was sobbing. - Yes.
(Watching Green Plum's performance, Yoon Seok burst into tears.)
If he is the person I think he is,
it's touching that he plucked up the courage to sing here.
He was singing "Fix My Makeup"...
passionately with all his heart.
I found it amazing.
His voice also sounded a bit different from before.
I could feel his experience he's got with time in his voice,
which deeply touched my heart.
Although Pearl's performance was also very moving.
Here's how I would like to put it.
Her performance started with Celine Dion...
and ended with Whitney Houston.
- It was a mind-blowing performance. - That's very high praise.
The two of them...
touched my heart in every way a song touches one's heart.
Young Seok, how do you think this match will end?
Both of them gave very unique performances.
Green Plum's was especially great.
Just the fact that he performed that song with that voice...
fascinated me.
He doesn't need to fix his makeup.
He's a beautiful person as he is.
I think his strongest suit is...
the desperation in his voice.
As it always has been, my mind was wide open...
while watching the performances. Thank you for the great one.
It seems that the desperation really appealed to him.
On the other hand, while watching Pearl's performance,
I was rather dispassionate.
I was intimidated by the perfection she's shown in the previous round.
So I wanted to find something to pick on.
But no matter how hard I tried to find her flaws,
- I couldn't find any. - I see.
It's amazing that she could mix so many emotions...
and techniques...
but at the same time, she managed to give such a neat performance.
That really impressed me.
It was such a great performance.
I think the current masked king,
Shield might have to leave his throne soon.
But it's only his first defense match.
- A Young? - You know there are some songs...
that only sound mediocre no matter how well you perform...
because their original versions are too good.
And I think "In Dreams" is one of those songs.
When the intro played,
I thought, "Why did she choose this song?"
"She already imitated Lena Park earlier."
I couldn't quite understand her intention.
But as soon as I heard the first verse,
I canceled that thought.
She filled the song with her powerful voice,
which made me think that she must be...
very confident about her skills.
I'd like to make a brief comment.
It's been five years since this show started to air,
and I think the show finally found its direction.
- That's how I thought. - Is that so?
Although their identities are not officially revealed yet,
- we kind of know who they are. - Right.
So I searched their names on the internet,
and it turned out that their age difference is about 40 years.
- If they're who you think they are. - One is presumed...
- to have been born in 1998. - Okay.
And the other is presumed to have been born in 1958 or 1959.
That the two people had a musical match...
beyond their age gap of 40 years...
is I believe something very inspiring.
I think this will make the show more and more popular,
leading it to its prime again.
Now, I'm going to announce...
the result of Round Three, the Final Round.
With her sentiment as deep as the deep ocean,
Pearl has given a touching performance.
With his seasoned stage manners...
and singing skills, Green Plum deeply touched our hearts.
Between the two masked singers,
which one of them will move on to the 129th Final Match?
Let's find out right now!
(She's got a sorrowful and expressive voice.)
(Pearl gave a performance shiny like a gem.)
(His voice is deep and matured.)
(Green Plum sang of the pain of being left alone.)
Pearl or Green Plum?
Green Plum or Pearl?
Between the two masked singers,
which of them will be the masked king, Shield's rival?
Which of them do we want to see again?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(Pearl's performance was shiny like a gem...)
(and Green Plum's performance was incredibly charming.)
(Who will be the winner of Round Three?)
Let's see who the winner is.
Will it be Green Plum or Pearl?
Will it be Pearl or Green Plum?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Let's check the result!
(Pearl is the winner.)
(It's a victory precious like a gem.)
(It was such a resplendent performance!)
It's Pearl.
Pearl.
(I feel bad for Green Plum!)
This is unfair! Green Plum!
The winner is Pearl.
Pearl won.
(Congratulation.)
Pearl won.
Let's check the final score.
(Peal got 14 votes and Green Plum got 7 votes.)
The final score was 14 to 7.
With the final score of 14 to 7,
- Pearl became... - She took many more votes.
the winner.
Please move backstage...
and watch Final Match.
Please give her a round of applause.
Pearl became the masked queen candidate.
Masked King, you are going down!
Now, we will check...
Green Plum's identity.
Who could he be?
Now, Green Plum, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Yui Il Chung or Kim Min Kyo)
(KBR or KSM?)
Now, Green Plum, please take off your mask...
and reveal your face.
(Who...)
Who is he?
(could he be?)
He is the best singer-songwriter of his era...
who seized the music industry in the 80s.
He is the singer of "Wind Wind Wind",
Kim Bum Ryong.
(Green Plum was Kim Bum Ryong!)
(They are happy to see him.)
I knew it!
(It has been a while.)
Please say hello to the viewers.
Viewers, I hope you enjoyed my performances.
Although I did my best,
I got eliminated.
But I still think I was able to deliver my sincerity.
I had a happy time. Thank you.
(He debuted like a storm with "Wind Wind Wind" in 1985.)
(He won the Rookie Award and Top 10 Singers Award.)
(He is now a singer with 36 years of experience...)
(whose seasoned performances move the heart.)
(The wind of the legend blows again, Kim Bum Ryong)
He is the original idol singer, Kim Bum Ryong.
You visited The King of Mask Singer...
after much deliberation.
I heard that Kwon In Ha's advice...
played a key role in your visit.
Yes. He said it's a pretty good experience.
- A pretty good experience. - He said it's fun.
- He told you not to be scared. - Yes.
In any case, it was a good experience.
Thank you so much.
(Thank you so much.)
The 80s was the Cho Yong Pil's era.
But there were three singers who were as popular as Cho Yong Pil.
There were Lee Yong, Kim Soo Chul,
and Kim Bum Ryong.
Bum Ryong even filmed a movie...
with Lee Mi Sook.
I remember that clearly.
I absolutely love "Cafe and Woman".
(His heyday left an impression in everyone's heart.)
Let's take this moment to listen to the song...
- that shook up the nation, - Will he sing it?
"Wind Wind Wind".
Please give him a round of applause.
("Wind Wind Wind" by Kim Bum Ryong)
("Wind Wind Wind" is a song that became so popular...)
(that Wind Wind Bread was sold right after the album's release.)
(The star of the youth sang with his beautiful voice.)
(The song shook up the youth's hearts.)
(His sentimentality deepened with age.)
(Your name is wind, wind, wind)
(Wind that comes and goes)
(Your name is wind, wind, wind)
(The veteran singer captivates the audience.)
(Wind that makes me cry and leaves)
(Wind, wind, wind)
(It was like a typhoon.)
All right. It was a novel performance.
- It really was. - My name is wind!
You are the idol singer with 36 years of experience.
Bum Ryong,
what's your future goal?
It's my future goal to make and sing...
good songs.
I want to make a song that lasts. That's one aspiration I have.
So I will work hard.
All right. A lot of people will support you.
Through his seasoned performances with depth,
Kim Bum Ryong touched many people's hearts.
- Please give him a big hand. - Good luck.
Thank you for your hard work.
(We will look forward to music that will create a typhoon.)
In Round Three...
I'll be fine
Everything Will Be Okay Once I Take the Throne,
Pearl beat Kim Bum Ryong...
and moved on to Final Match.
The mysterious music show, The King of Mask Singer.
Only the masked king's defense match remains.
Will the 128th masked king, Shield, be able...
to protect his throne...
and take two consecutive wins?
Final Match that will determine...
the 129th owner of the throne begins now!
(Expectant)
Final Match for the 129th owner of the throne.
The 128th masked king will aim to take 2 consecutive wins.
The Invincible...
One and Only Shield!
(The Invincible One and Only Shield)
(He enters the stage with the golden aura!)
(We waited for you.)
(My goodness.)
The masked king is cool. He is surely different.
He is like the final boss in a game.
I can't wait.
(His first defense match to protect the throne)
(When the panelists are expecting more from him,)
(will he be able to captivate their hearts?)
(He will aim to defeat the strong rival, Pearl!)
(Shield's performance for the 2nd win begins now!)
(The intro is sorrowful.)
A trot song.
I hate myself
("Wrapping Up" by Na Hoon A)
He chose a trot song.
(No one expected this choice of a song.)
(Shield's voice transcends genres.)
(His gentle voice melts the heart.)
(He knows he should forget,)
(but the memories remain in his heart.)
(Today as always)
(I am wrapping up love)
He is good.
(The atmosphere changes with the guitar accompaniment.)
(Shield's calm voice catches the ears.)
(Today as always I am wrapping up love)
(The masked king is the best.)
(He commands the stage with his powerful voice.)
(He cries sorrowfully as he blames himself.)
(I will never think of her again)
(Today as always I am wrapping up love)
(Unexpected song and surprising charms! "Wrapping Up" by Shield)
(It shows the masked king's class.)
(So moved that you don't need a word)
He surely is king.
He used the shield properly.
The Final Match is over.
First, let's hear the opinions of those...
who had been on the throne.
First, I'd like to say thanks to the two contenders...
for letting us hear such great songs.
The song the masked king sang today was...
a whole new style of "Wrapping Up" and I've never heard of it before.
To follow that style, the masked king...
used his powerful energy very well,
so I think the song got even better.
Both of them have great energy,
but they're also the vocalists who know how to control.
So I had a hard time when I cast my vote.
What about you, So Hyang who was Spirited Lady?
I want to say this to the two of them.
"How can there be still so many great singers?"
I couldn't help but be astonished by their performances.
As for Shield, the masked king,
the name Shield suited him so well...
because his breath and deeply resonating voice...
felt so powerful and amazing that they could almost...
sweep this whole studio away.
It was awesome.
And as for Pearl,
I think she knows how to control her voice really well.
The song, "In Dreams" is like a movie.
It has a well-organized story,
and it flows dynamically.
And I know it's hard to express it in this song.
She portrayed it...
with her own style so perfectly that I completely forgot Lena Park,
the original singer, which was amazing.
I can't help but say she did a great job.
So you mean both of them did well.
Lastly, we'll hear Gu Ra's opinion before I reveal the results.
In fact, masked kings are...
at a disadvantage in their first defense match.
Because masked kings need to build up their own characters.
As he became masked king just last week,
he's still unfamiliar to us. Because he's unfamiliar,
it's an advantage for him to try various kinds of songs,
but the unfamiliarity may still be...
disadvantageous to him...
because he met too strong a competitor.
So I cautiously expect...
that Pearl is more likely to win.
(He predicts Pearl will win.)
- You think Pearl will win today. - If she becomes...
masked queen today,
please apply my idea.
You want her to change the pearl?
In my opinion,
Pearl's performance today was so impactful...
that the masked king seems to be slightly at a disadvantage.
- Sung Ho. - Yes?
Lastly, please make a comment with Han Seok Kyu's voice.
Oh, we should let him comment.
A short comment with Seok Kyu's voice.
First of all... Well...
Shield has a big build.
He's like a big barrel,
so he can embrace anything.
But Pearl is sharp.
She could pierce...
almost everything.
It doesn't matter who wins.
They're here to sing.
What's the point of being a masked king or queen?
If they did a good job, why don't you just give them a big hand?
(He's so good.)
He's good.
(He's the best.)
We even heard the opinion of Han Seok Kyu...
who is actually not here.
The mysterious music show, The King of Mask Singer.
The 129th Final Match.
Who will take the throne?
I'll now announce the results.
To which one did you guys cast more votes?
Did Shield succeed in winning twice in a row?
Or did Pearl win...
and will the era of a new queen begin after two weeks?
I'll now reveal...
- the 129th masked king! - Let's find out!
(With her very appealing voice,)
(she confessed her sorrowful love in Round 1.)
(She suddenly changed into the incarnation of breakup...)
(and refreshingly flew the sorrow away in Round 2.)
(The tears dry up,)
(and the unforgettable memories about him are left there.)
(She sang about the deep longing in Round 3.)
(He surprisingly chose a trot song.)
(Singing with his heartrending voice)
(He wraps up his performance with deep lingering feelings.)
It was Shield's first defense match.
Which one will win, the challenger or the masked king?
Who is the 129th masked king you chose?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
(The winner is...)
(Will Shield win twice in a row? Or will Pearl ascend the throne?)
(Who will take the throne?)
Who do you want?
Pearl or Shield?
- The winner is... - The winner is...
Who is it? The results are...
The results are...
(Everything Will Be Okay Once I Take the Throne, Pearl won.)
Pearl won.
We have a new queen.
(The king has been changed again.)
(Pearl became the real owner of the throne.)
(Incredible)
It's incredible.
- Look at how surprised she is. - Goodness.
The king is replaced after two weeks.
A new queen has taken the throne.
Let's check out the results. The results are...
15 to 6.
Pearl is picked as the 129th masked queen.
A new masked queen ascends the throne.
(The 129th masked queen, Pearl)
Pearl is presented with the golden mask...
and the gown.
How do you feel now?
(Well...)
Thank you.
Being able to sing onstage itself...
was a blessing,
but I took the throne like this,
and I'd like to thank you once again.
I believe you thought my voice...
was pretty and lovely,
so I'm already very grateful for that.
All right.
- You're qualified enough. - It was Pearl who became...
129th masked queen.
The one who became a new masked queen, Pearl.
Pearl became the heroine of The King of Mask Singer.
We can see her again next week.
(Sighing)
It's so sad.
It is time for us to say goodbye...
to Shield who was the 128th masked king.
Please come to the back of the stage.
Now, Shield, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
(Charisma that dominates the stage)
(From the powerful rock spirit that pierces the bottom of the heart...)
(to the sensibility that is so touching)
(His performances were always new.)
(The name Shield suited him so well.)
(He has such a powerful singing voice.)
Now, Shield, reveal your identity.
Who could it be?
(Who are you?)
Now, Shield, take off your mask...
and reveal your identity.
This is...
the irreplaceable emperor in the musical industry...
who dominates stages with his unrivaled charisma.
His name is Choi Jae Rim.
(Choi Jae Rim)
(Choi Jae Rim, the musical actor?)
It's amazing.
His name is Choi Jae Rim.
(Nice to meet you.)
Oh, Mr. Choi.
(It's been a long time.)
Please say hello to our viewers.
Hello, I'm Choi Jae Rim, and I'm a musical actor. Nice to meet you.
(Vigorous)
(As he studied vocal music, his voice is overwhelming.)
(Musical Actor Choi Jae Rim we can trust in)
(He first appeared as Kolleen Park's student in "Qualifications of Men".)
(He can play any role perfectly.)
(The trendy actor even won the Best Actor Award.)
(Jae Rim with wonderful vocal cords lights up the musical industry.)
We had high hopes for the defense match today.
I feel bad about the results.
It's not that I regret not choosing a different song.
I've tried a lot of attempts,
so I'm satisfied as a performer.
I heard you were disappointed in yourself very much...
as you prepared for your performances.
Maybe because I haven't sung pop songs in a very long time,
I kept messing up during the practice.
I was concerned if I should call it off.
Then later in the evening, I was suddenly mad at myself.
I'm a musical actor who performs on stage.
I make a living by singing.
I wondered why I was struggling with this.
So I checked the list of my songs and started practicing again.
I listened to the songs too. I had such changes of heart.
This frustration against myself...
made me advance forward.
He's also one...
of Kolleen Park's favorite students.
I wonder if she had a lot of worries about your appearance.
Actually, she loved the idea.
- Really? - Yes.
She thought I'd finally have a time of frustration as an artist.
And that it'd be a nice lesson for me.
She personally enjoyed it very much...
while I struggled.
- I see. - I see.
I wonder if you remember,
but he performed "Desperado" during Round One...
of his first appearance here.
Oh, that was nice.
(He performed in fantastic harmony.)
He became a talk of the town since then.
His opponent...
was Actress Sim Eun Woo.
After the show was aired,
she posted a message to support Shield...
on her social media.
- Did you see it, Jae Rim? - Yes, I did.
During Round One,
I was quite nervous as it was my first performance.
But we were in good teamwork...
and our voices got along well.
I was able to enjoy singing thanks to her.
I'm grateful for her message too. Thank you, Eun Woo.
I enjoyed watching "A World of Married Couple".
Young Seok, please give him a word of encouragement.
A big tree never sways.
Even if the wind blows, only its branches will shake a bit.
I'll be looking forward to seeing that side of him.
Thank you for your nice remark.
With his overwhelming voice and charisma,
he presented a firm and heavy impression...
like a shield.
Please give Choi Jae Rim a round of applause!
(We hope you stand firmly like a deep-rooted tree of musical!)
He chose songs just like him too.
Hello, I'm The Invincible One and Only Shield,
Musical Actor Choi Jae Rim.
Am I the first musical actor to take the throne?
I should be proud of myself then.
How touching.
I'd like to be seen as an actor who's not afraid of challenges.
I wanted to let the viewers think...
my voice can convey various stories.
It's been more than 10 years since I became a musical actor.
I want to be someone...
who tries to make people...
feel more comfortable...
and familiar with the musical genre.
(Introduce your future plans in a home shopping version.)
Dear viewers.
Weren't you bored of obvious performances?
Cool songs. Awesome actors.
Touching stories.
Sweep all the tickets! Buy them out!
(Embarrassed)
Shield was me, Choi Jae Rim.
I'll keep up the good work, so please support me...
as well as The King of Mask Singer. Thank you.
Bye.
(Shield's stage has come to an end,)
(but Choi Jae Rim's stage will continue.)
There's a pearl necklace on the throne.
How exciting!
Even if I don't do anything, I shine brightly.
(Sea creatures show up to get Pearl.)
(They rush forward to the sparkling throne.)
(Even a water strider is after the throne.)
(This is upsetting.)
(These contenders are determined to turn Pearl's dream to nothing.)
(Their thrilling performances rage like waves.)
(Will there be a singer legendary enough to threaten the queen?)
(A reason for Ho Joong's tears)