(Yu Huiyeol's Sketchbook, Episode 394)
Hello.
Welcome to Yu Huiyeol's Sketchbook.
I'm Yu Huiyeol.
Have you ever heard the term SBS happiness?
It stands for the small but sure happiness
in our lives.
This show airs on Saturday.
Late on Saturday past midnight.
Some people feel this small but sure happiness
by relaxing to an episode of this show
late at night with a can of beer
and without any distractions in life.
So...
We'd like to give you a bit of happiness.
Are you ready?
I bet those that are drinking beer at home
are probably shocked.
Allow me to share some happiness.
Today's theme is...
SBS Happiness with Music!
I think that was supposed to represent happiness.
Our first guest...
His voice...
I'd like to describe it as a fingerprint.
Wow, that sounded so classy
but nobody was impressed.
What I mean by this
is that no matter what song he sings,
you can tell it's him just by his voice.
His voice really tugs at the heartstrings.
A vocalist that puts his heart behind every lyric.
Let's bring him in.
It's Jung Dongha.
("I Remember" by Jung Dongha)
Hello.
("I Remember," August, 2009)
(The song was by Boohwal's Kim Taewon)
(It sounds more poetic through Jung Donha's voice)
♪ I always remember ♪
♪ How I relied on you ♪
♪ You just held me silently ♪
♪ I didn't know then ♪
♪ But you were struggling ♪
♪ I keep thinking of that ♪
♪ After a long time ♪
♪ I was able to realize ♪
♪ That you were holding me ♪
♪ But you were struggling too ♪
♪ You always smiled at me ♪
♪ As you approached me ♪
♪ But I didn't know that you wanted to rely on me ♪
♪ I can see you in my dreams ♪
♪ I guess I see you because it's a dream ♪
♪ I missed you so much that ♪
♪ I only see you in my dreams ♪
♪ After those hard days have passed by ♪
♪ I guess I see only your beauty in my dream ♪
♪ After a long time ♪
♪ I was able to realize ♪
♪ That you were holding me ♪
♪ But you were struggling too ♪
♪ You always smiled at me ♪
♪ As you approached me ♪
♪ But I didn't know that you wanted to rely on me ♪
♪ I can see you in my dreams ♪
♪ I guess I see you because it's a dream ♪
♪ I missed you so much that ♪
♪ I only see you in my dreams ♪
♪ After those hard days have passed by ♪
♪ I guess I see only your beauty in my dream ♪
♪ I guess that's how it is for me ♪
♪ I can't forget you ♪
♪ Because I was in love ♪
♪ That's probably why ♪
♪ You're supposed to forget things over time ♪
♪ I guess I see only your beauty in my dream ♪
Thank you.
He gives you happiness through his music.
He's a great vocalist.
It's Jung Dongha. Welcome.
Hello, I'm Jung Dongha.
Good to be here.
He's so good at singing.
He's always the first guy you want
on a singing contest show.
You haven't been on our show in a long time.
Yes, it's been a while.
He hasn't been on our show for 3.5 years.
That's right.
How does it feel to be back?
I'm very used to this studio.
- Right. / - It's used for "Immortal Songs."
But I don't know why I feel so nervous today.
You're at this studio almost every week.
Right, I'm very used to this place.
This is where "Immortal Songs" is filmed.
And tomorrow...
This is also where "Gag Concert" is filmed.
This set is used for a lot of shows.
This is also the stage where I made my debut.
- Here? / - In 2005.
That was back when...
Back when Yoon Dohyun hosted?
When this was "Yoon Dohyun's Love Letter,"
I made my debut here with Boohwal.
You remember that time?
Yes...
Right... All of a sudden...
I feel like I'm back in that moment.
So...
I guess that's why I'm so nervous.
This is where I made my debut as Toy.
Really?
Back when it was Lee Moonsae's show.
How long ago was that?
Hold on...
Was it President Kim Yeongsam then?
Anyway... It was around then.
Back during the LP era.
- Right. / - Don't say things like that.
What's this tassels on your shirt?
Well...
I put out a single album.
The song needed a mysterious look.
I wanted my outfit to be wispy.
Which is what I told them...
But I wasn't expecting this.
This is really addictive...
You can touch it.
It's like touching the cat's paws.
I keep wanting to touch it...
You can touch them as much as you want.
- What's this made of? It's so soft. / - This?
I'm not sure.
It was so cool when you spread your arms.
It's like a curtain.
And as the song went on,
you started turning your arms.
- It was really cool. / - Thank you.
I thought it was the Olympics closing ceremony.
"Immortal Songs" is shot on this set.
Dongha has been on that show more than anyone.
I have?
I looked into it.
Do you remember how many times
you've been on that show?
I heard right before coming on stage.
I was on the show 51 times.
He's been on that show more than anyone.
And I heard this.
If you're ever on an episode of "Immortal Songs,"
then...
They all say you'll win anyway.
That's what I heard.
It's not like that.
Say something.
I heard you've been telling people
that you've won that show more than anyone.
That's a misunderstanding.
- Huh? / - That's a misunderstanding.
How many times have you won?
Someone once asked me
how many trophies I have from that show
and I said I wasn't sure.
Because you have so many?
That would make me sound super arrogant.
- So... / - Did you count them?
I have 12.
You won 12 times?
Then one of your nickname...
He should actually be proud of this...
It's middle-aged idol.
He's called the EXO for housewives.
What do you get as gifts?
- Gifts? / - Yes.
This one was memorable...
I get so many gifts...
Some fans got me gifts and some didn't.
And I didn't want them to be pressured
so I started declining gifts.
You didn't want to receive anymore gifts.
I said no more.
Even for my birthday, I said no gifts.
Instead they donated to a good cause...
- They donated? / - A large sum of money.
I was surprised at how much they donated.
That's great.
- Right? / - Yes.
I didn't know it would be that much.
Maybe I should've accepted gifts.
Oh, it was a large lump sum?
- Yes, they all chipped in. / - Gosh...
I was shocked.
Dongha is also very-well known
as the singer of Boohwal.
- He's the 9th vocalist of Boohwal. / - That's right.
This is an old story but Kim Taewon said that
he knew Dongha was the one
as soon as he heard his voice.
This is a legendary story.
Is this true?
I was singing to warm up my voice in the studio
and he thought the song was being played.
So...
I came in for the audition
and he took me out to dinner.
What did you sing?
- Back then? / - Yeah.
I don't really remember.
They said it was Yim Jaebeum's "Confession."
This is...
As you all know...
"Confession" is the most hated song at karaoke.
Girls hate when guys sing that song.
Basically, don't sing it if you aren't Yim Jaebeum.
That's what people say about the song.
Yet for you, it was the song of your lifetime.
It played an important role in my life.
How about...
You think back to when you were a trainee,
before that audition?
Can we hear you sing it?
Give him a big hand.
("Confession")
♪ What do I do? ♪
♪ What should I do? ♪
♪ I shouldn't dare to ♪
♪ But I love her ♪
♪ Where are you? ♪
♪ Can you hear what I'm saying? ♪
♪ Just her ♪
♪ Just that girl ♪
♪ Please grant her to me ♪
Thank you.
If you're this good, you can sing that song.
It felt new. I haven't sang it in so long.
So...
I thought about why girls hate this song.
I mean, it's a great song.
But some guys always
sing the girl's name in this song.
How do they add a name?
For that part.
♪ Just that girl ♪ That part.
♪ Just Dongha ♪
They sing it like that.
It gives you the chills.
I guess you make good point there.
Never sing it like that.
Alright.
Today's theme is SBS Happiness.
Small but sure happiness.
Dongha, what makes you happy?
For me...
The happiest place for me...
It's just like...
When I first debuted on this stage...
I feel choked up.
I think being on stage makes me the happiest.
What is it?
For real.
I was thinking to myself...
- "Please don't say the stage." / - It's for real.
I was really hoping you wouldn't.
I'm not just saying this.
- Really? / - Honestly.
Alright then.
It's for real!
Good for you.
Even when I'm really old...
I thought of dying naturally on stage.
Here?
- Yes. / - That would be so scary!
Think of the people watching.
That's why I gave it some more thought.
He really loves being on stage.
But now...
Dongha has been performing
on stage in musicals too.
Don't you think he'd do
very well in musicals?
- Really? / - Yes.
Can you sing a song for us?
Then...
I'm going to be in
the third season of
"Notre-Dame de Paris" in June.
A lot of you know this song.
- "Le Temps des Cathedrales." / - Yes.
- Shall I sing a bit of it? / - Great.
("Le Temps des Cathedrales")
♪ The beautiful city of Paris ♪
♪ The era of God ♪
♪ It's 1482 ♪
♪ A story of ambition and love ♪
♪ We're unknown artists ♪
♪ We'll tell you this story ♪
♪ Through our works ♪
♪ In the future ♪
♪ The era of the cathedral is here ♪
♪ Now this world ♪
♪ Will face a new millennium ♪
♪ Humans want to touch the heavens ♪
♪ On top of glass and stone ♪
♪ They write their history ♪
I'll end it there.
These tassels here...
They're great.
They suit the song.
They do.
Singing about the cathedrals in Paris...
That shirt is perfect.
I got totally immersed.
What's the first line for that song?
♪ The beautiful city of Paris ♪
Do you have to sing it like that?
- Yes. / - Can't you just go...
♪ The beautiful city of Paris ♪
But the thing is...
It's a big theater hall at the Sejong Center.
- It's a big place. / - The people sitting far away...
Need to feel the energy I'm conveying.
♪ The beautiful city of Paris ♪
♪ The era of God ♪
I'm explaining to them.
I'm not trying to be funny.
You have to sing like that.
Do you say your lines like that too?
My lines...
You do for a sung-through musical.
This song has no lines...
I mean... This musical has no lines.
- So the entire show is sung? / - Yes.
- So every line is sung. / - Right.
That means...
♪ Hold it right there ♪
Even lines like that are sung?
Yes.
For this one line,
I ask what a certain word means.
♪ What does that word mean? ♪ Like that.
♪ I don't know either ♪
So that's how it goes.
That's really interesting and cool.
How about we do the interview
like we're in a musical?
Respond to my questions, okay?
Can you do this?
Because it's always been
my dream to be in a musical
since I was a kid.
There was the "Peter Pan" musical when I was a kid
starring the late Chu Seongung and Yun Bockhee.
I was in 3rd grade then.
I said I wanted to be a musical actor when I grew up
and my dream is finally coming true here.
You're amazing.
I'll start now.
Alright.
This is a conversation.
♪ As of this shoot ♪
♪ You put out a new song ♪
♪ Can you tell us about it, Dongha? ♪
♪ It's a beautiful song ♪
♪ People ♪
♪ Do you know this movie? ♪
♪ Nope ♪
♪ It's a movie that came out ♪
♪ A long time ago ♪
♪ What is it? ♪
♪ It's called ♪
♪ The Classic ♪
♪ With Son Yejin? ♪
♪ That's right ♪
What was that?
A few people are crying now.
After hearing our duet...
I just made up melodies.
So "The Classic" starring...
- Son Yejin and Jo Seungu. / - That's right.
Son Yejin, Jo Seungu and Zo Insung.
- Right. / - As the present-day boyfriend.
But...
I didn't know this song came out
so often in this movie.
You Youngsuk's "The More I Love You."
I shortened the title
to make it sound new.
"More I Love."
Is it a remake?
That's right.
This is the first time he's singing it.
- Right. / - Let's give him a big hand.
Today has been so meaningful.
This is where I debuted
and today...
It's actually my birthday.
- Really? / - Today.
Which I thought was amazing.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Can you sound a bit more sincere?
Happy birthday to you.
- Thank you. / - I see.
- So today is very meaningful for you. / - Yes.
I think it would be
a great birthday gift for him
if you all listened a bit more carefully.
We'll listen to his song
as we say good-bye to Dongha here.
Thank you.
- Thank you. / - Happy birthday.
Thank you.
("More I Love" by Jung Dongha)
("More I Love," April, 2018)
(It's a remake of the song "The More I Love You")
(Written and composed by You Youngsuk)
(A song about longing and fear when deep in love)
♪ Over the hills where the sun sets ♪
♪ You're looking at me ♪
♪ I can't tell you how I feel ♪
♪ But do you already know? ♪
♪ For some reason ♪
♪ Things have been like chance for us ♪
♪ Even past the rainbow in heaven ♪
♪ Our hearts haven't changed ♪
♪ The more I love you ♪
♪ It hurts my heart from missing you ♪
♪ Just believe this ♪
♪ That it's not over ♪
♪ Now I realized ♪
♪ That love can't be hidden ♪
♪ You came to me so easily like by chance ♪
♪ Now you're my destiny ♪
♪ The more I love you ♪
♪ I become afraid of growing distant ♪
♪ Just believe this ♪
♪ That it's not over ♪
♪ That it's not over ♪
Thank you.
Our next guests...
Just looking at them will make you feel happy.
I'm bringing in two human vitamins.
You'll find yourself smiling
as soon as these two make their entrance.
Have you heard this?
People can't get enough of him.
Korea's boyfriend, Eric Nam.
And...
They'll have amazing chemistry together.
Korea's girlfriend...
Wendy of Red Velvet.
("Spring Love" by Eric Nam and Wendy)
♪ You walked me to the bus stop as it was snowing ♪
♪ Then you held my hand and it surprised me ♪
♪ Did you notice my heart ♪
♪ That I've been hiding for a while? ♪
♪ It's in the blowing wind ♪
♪ It's spreading inside of us, this is love ♪
♪ It falls in my heart, it falls lightly ♪
♪ The name that fell on top of your shoulders ♪
♪ I think it's spring ♪
♪ Between the spaces of our held hands ♪
♪ Between the lighter clothes ♪
♪ It spreads and it changes us ♪
♪ I think spring has come ♪
♪ At first, you were like a close friend ♪
♪ Or a younger sister ♪
♪ I wasn't shocked even when ♪
♪ You wore skirts or makeup ♪
♪ But what has made us change like this now? ♪
♪ Maybe it's crazy ♪
♪ Can I call you my baby? ♪
♪ It falls in my heart, it falls lightly ♪
♪ The name that fell on top of your shoulders ♪
♪ I think it's spring ♪
♪ Between the spaces of our held hands ♪
♪ Between the lighter clothes ♪
♪ It spreads and it changes us ♪
♪ We fell asleep on a bench ♪
♪ Leaning on each other ♪
♪ The sweet cherry blossom ♪
♪ Colors the clear sky ♪
♪ I wish it was always like this ♪
♪ The name that changed us ♪
♪ Spring, spring, spring ♪
♪ I love you, I love you, I love you ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Be my spring ♪
♪ I'll always be your flower ♪
♪ I hope we can melt each other ♪
♪ And open each other up ♪
♪ Our hearts that weren't visible before ♪
♪ Now we're facing each other ♪
♪ The hidden flower is finally blooming ♪
♪ I think spring has come ♪
SBS Happiness.
They're like vitamins that make you happy.
It's Eric Nam and Wendy of Red Velvet.
Welcome.
Happiness!
Hello, I'm Wendy of Red Velvet.
Hello, it's been a long time.
I'm Eric Nam. Good to be here.
The two of them have really made it
feel like spring.
What was this first song you sang for us?
Tell us about it.
It's a collaboration
that we made 2 years ago for SM Station.
We performed it on "Music Bank" recently
and this is our second time performing it.
- This song came out some time ago. / - Yes.
2 years ago.
Why didn't you two promote this song for so long?
It's a great song.
Well...
We were sure that we wouldn't be promoting this song
when the song came out.
Last year...
We couldn't promote it because the timing wasn't right.
But she happened to be free this time
for my promotion period
so we're promoting together.
It would've been a shame not to perform that song.
How was it collaborating with him?
I'm thankful.
That I get to work with Eric.
People love Eric these days.
They can't get enough of him.
As you sing a duet,
you have to make eye-contact
as you sing sometimes.
Do you know when you're going to do that?
You seemed to look at each other at the right times.
We just look at each other.
I'm used to performing with my members
so I get nervous performing by myself.
It really relaxes you when you have
someone next to you.
I couldn't help looking at him.
But I guess the timing was right.
There's a reason why I really like
the two of them working together.
You two have things in common.
- Bet you didn't know that. / - I didn't know.
You might get the chills.
First... Both of you
are very good at English.
That's what I heard.
- Really? / - Really?
Where are you from?
Atlanta.
Athens? Where?
Not Athens.
Atlanta.
- Oh, Atlanta. / - Yes.
How about you, Wendy?
I'm actually from Korea
but I used to go to school in Canada.
Such show-offs...
So you're from Canada?
Yes, I went to school in Canada.
- Oh, I see. / - I studied abroad.
They've both spent some time overseas.
And here's something else.
They're both blood type O.
That's news to me.
Me too.
- Chills! / - Type O!
And they're known as
the smart guy and smart girl of K-pop.
They're like model students.
As for Eric...
He went to a very good school.
He was a business analyst.
He could've made a lot of money
but he gave all that up
and you came to be a singer.
That's right.
That's what happened.
You look like you regret it.
No, no.
I don't regret it.
How did you come to that decision?
Because he had his future laid out for him.
I really wanted to be a singer.
And it's not easy to get the opportunity.
I thought I'd regret it for the rest of my life
if I missed the chance I got.
So I decided to quit my job and give it a shot,
which is why I came to Korea.
So you have no regrets on giving up
your job as an analyst and becoming a singer?
No regrets.
But sometimes it's hard.
I struggle at times.
But this is the path I chose
and I'm so happy to be able to do music.
How do your parents feel?
They were really against it at first.
They spent a lot of money to send me to college...
"A singer? Really?"
So they tried to talk me out of it
but they trusted me and rooted for me.
I think they're a lot happier now.
As for Wendy...
What does this even mean?
The former U.S. President Obama...
She got an award from Obama.
- Yes. / - What is this about?
When I graduated from middle school...
For your grades...
Or leadership...
You get the Obama Award
if you excel in those areas.
It's called the Obama Award?
Yes, it was signed by Obama.
- Himself? / - I didn't get it from him in person.
That would've been nicer.
This is why chemistry is important.
We have good news about Eric.
He put out a new album after 2 years.
Let's give him a big hand.
Thank you.
Tell us about it.
I put out a mini album after 2 years.
It's called "Honestly."
I worked so hard on it.
I put my everything into it.
I wrote and composed every song.
The concept, music video,
the album cover... I had my hand in all of that.
So it's like my baby.
So you gave birth.
Yes, I finally did.
It took a while
but it's filled with songs I love.
So please listen to it when you have time.
What's the title track called?
- It's called "Honestly." / - "Honestly."
What's it about?
Before a break-up,
you have concerns.
"Is this the right person for me?"
You feel like breaking up
but you're worried about hurting the other person.
You don't want to become the bad person
and you don't want to hurt the other person.
You have a lot of thoughts like that.
I wrote that honestly in my lyrics.
- That's why it's called "Honestly." / - Yes.
I can't wait to hear it.
I can't wait to hear the song
but I also heard you made a transformation, Eric.
You're doing a dance song.
That's why...
I didn't think it was right when I first heard that.
I've seen him dance several times.
You danced with me.
We had a dance battle.
- Really? / - He's not as good as me.
How much did you practice?
I learned the dance in a bit of a rush.
- Oh, in a rush? / - Around 2 weeks?
I only had 2 weeks.
That must mean he has some natural skills.
Of course. If it was 2 weeks...
- No, no. / - Show us the main dance.
From your song "Honestly."
This is the move.
"The lie that I still love you."
I make a heart
then the heart explodes.
- Bang! / - Or like this.
It disappears.
You're good at that.
Impressive.
Applause!
That was great!
Hold on...
This is a dance move?
- No... / - You go like...
This is a dance move?
There's a move like this.
It goes like this.
I go like this...
The shaky leg?
Yes, like this.
- It's a really hard move for me. / - Really?
Yes.
Another thing that people noticed
is that his face changes.
How does your face change?
Show us as you do your dance.
I usually dance to my songs like this.
Right.
Very happy.
I go like this but for this song, I look down...
And I glare with my eyes...
It isn't working.
Like this...
Sorry about that.
That was kind of cool.
What did you think?
You're the master at tight choreography.
- She's the veteran. / - You're the veteran.
It looked good to me.
That sounded so insincere.
Thank you.
It's hard to change your facial expression...
- Because you have to think of the moves. / - Right.
So it's not something that can be done easily,
yet he pulls it off so easily.
It's amazing.
Is there a Red Velvet song like that?
Our song "Bad Boy."
It's a bit...
- Tough. / - Right.
What kind of face do you make?
- I bitter smile. / - Alright.
Show us.
She always looks so cheerful.
It goes like...
♪ Follow me like you're possessed ♪
♪ You'll all cheer ♪ Like that.
- Her eyes... / - Like that.
Now this is talent.
Eric, I heard your goal...
He's really determined.
Your goal is to make it into South America.
Yes, I can speak some Spanish.
I've sent messages to the local artists
asking them to collaborate with me.
I want to put out a song in Spanish eventually.
- That's my dream. / - Really?
KBS World broadcasts all over the world.
Really?
They're watching this in South America,
Mexico and Costa Rica.
Hola, Costa Rica.
How about you show the South Americans
what a hot-blooded guy you are?
Can you show them that you're a hot guy?
- Right now? All of a sudden? / - Yes.
Gosh...
Out of nowhere...
Desperado! Come on!
I'm sorry.
Sorry about that.
I really regret doing that.
I really regret that...
You had that South American vibe.
It felt really tropical and dirty.
It was great.
What did you think?
- Wouldn't they love him in South America? / - Sorry.
They'd really love him.
He's so talented.
Let's give Eric a big hand.
Thank you.
I heard your album
is filled with break-up songs, Eric.
Yes.
Which song is the most relatable to you
when you think of a past break-up
that really hurt you?
I really love the song "My Love"
by Urban Zakapa.
I love the melody
but I really love the lyrics.
It's relatable, so that song inspired me.
- "My Love" by Urban Zakapa. / - Yes.
When a K-pop song feels like it was written for you,
it's usually around a break-up.
That's when all the lyrics sound like your story.
Can you sing a bit of that song?
("My Love")
♪ Baby, my love ♪
♪ Our painful memories from that day ♪
♪ Are growing dim to you ♪
♪ It's a trace of another break-up ♪
♪ Our painful scars remain ♪
♪ For me, it's the most precious ♪
♪ Trace of you, my only love ♪
Thank you.
Eric is such a charming guy.
Wendy, what song really consoled you
during a break-up?
For me, break-ups...
I haven't even dated properly.
But if I had to pick a song...
Alright then...
Lee Eunmee's "Breaking Up."
Why do you like the song?
I like the lyrics.
And the way Eunmee delivered those lyrics
made it very relatable.
Let's give her a round of applause and hear it.
("Breaking Up")
♪ We broke up, it's true we broke up ♪
♪ My heart is crazy ♪
♪ So I must be confused ♪
♪ I hate that I miss you ♪
♪ My sad heart crumbles ♪
♪ Did you forget about me? ♪
♪ I suddenly feel scared ♪
♪ This is how I live without you ♪
I feel like going to karaoke
after hearing you two sing.
I want to go and just sing sad songs
as I cry while singing...
♪ What should I do? ♪
I want to see all of Red Velvet here
but you girls are so popular.
What are your plans?
We have a concert in Japan
so we'll be promoting overseas.
We'll meet our fans overseas
and we'll be back soon
with a new song as soon as we get a chance.
Let's give her a round of applause.
We hope Wendy will be back
with Red Velvet next time.
- We should listen to "Honestly." / - Yes.
Are you ready to change your face?
I'll try to be serious and sexy.
Alright.
We'll listen to Eric's next song
as we say good-bye to them here.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
♪ I do love you but I'm a bit tired ♪
♪ I'm too scared to hurt you ♪
♪ I'm not being nice, I'm doing this for myself ♪
♪ I lie, saying I still love you ♪
♪ You wanted an answer from the start ♪
♪ Like wanting to know the ending of a movie ♪
♪ So I felt pressured, more and more ♪
♪ Like a perfectly made-up story ♪
♪ Let's break up, those words are so cruel ♪
♪ I open my mouth but I swallow it back in ♪
♪ Why can't I say it? ♪
♪ I do love you but I'm a bit tired ♪
♪ I'm too scared to hurt you ♪
♪ I'm not being nice, I'm doing this for myself ♪
♪ I lie, saying I still love you ♪
♪ I thought about this several times a day ♪
♪ How you would live without me? ♪
♪ All the promises that I can't keep ♪
♪ They'll just remain as meaningless words ♪
♪ Let's break up, those words are so cruel ♪
♪ I open my mouth but I swallow it back in ♪
♪ Why can't I say it? ♪
♪ I do love you but I'm a bit tired ♪
♪ I'm too scared to hurt you ♪
♪ I'm not being nice, I'm doing this for myself ♪
♪ I lie, saying I still love you ♪
♪ Why can't I say ♪
♪ Let's break up ♪
♪ I loved you but now I'm tired ♪
♪ Baby, I need you to say something, say something ♪
♪ You know it's over too ♪
♪ Baby, I need you to say something, say something ♪
♪ I lie, saying I still love you ♪
♪ I lie, saying I still love you ♪
Our next guest first became known
8 years ago on "Superstar K."
There are more one-person households these days.
Those that live alone love this song.
It came out a while ago,
yet people still love the song.
Have you heard of it?
"Don't Think You're Alone."
It's by Kim Bokyung.
("Don't Think You're Alone" by Kim Bokyung)
("Don't Think You're Alone," December, 2012)
(It's a song to remind you that you're not alone)
(Even when you're tired and nothing is going right)
(You can hear Bokyung's desperation in the song)
♪ Don't get tired, don't give up ♪
♪ No matter what hardships you have ♪
♪ Always overcome ♪
♪ When it's too hard, when it's too tiring ♪
♪ I will lend you my back from behind ♪
♪ You can set down your burdens at anytime ♪
♪ Don't think that you're alone ♪
♪ Don't cry because it's hard ♪
♪ You and I, we know ♪
♪ Lean against my back ♪
♪ And if you endure through this world ♪
♪ You will have given me a great dream ♪
♪ Don't rush and think ahead ♪
♪ When you're sleepy, lean against the wall ♪
♪ Give your exhausted body ♪
♪ A momentary time of rest ♪
♪ Don't think that you're alone ♪
♪ Don't cry because it's hard ♪
♪ You and I, we know ♪
♪ On a very sunny day, for just one day ♪
♪ Let's be someone else ♪
♪ We can't stop hoping for a different tomorrow ♪
♪ Don't think that you're alone ♪
♪ Don't cry because it's hard ♪
♪ You and I, we know ♪
♪ Lean against my back ♪
♪ And if you endure through this world ♪
♪ You will have given me a great dream ♪
♪ "Us" is to be ♪
♪ Hurting together when you're struggling ♪
I got so into the song.
It makes you feel like you should never be alone.
She's so good at singing.
It's Kim Bokyung. Welcome.
Hello, everyone. Good to be here.
I'm Kim Bokyung.
Good to be here.
She hasn't been on our show in a while.
- It's been 5 years. / - Yes, that's right.
How have you been?
I've been through a lot.
I changed agencies
and I got my own band.
- Oh, behind you? / - Yes, they played today.
This is their first network TV appearance.
Really? How meaningful.
I'm proud of you guys!
I bet you're happy to have a band now.
Yes, I'm so happy.
I was always envious of groups...
When I did music shows alone.
I'd just be picking at my nails...
But with a group, you feel more determined.
They take a lot of pressure off.
- Your team has a name? / - The Neon Band.
- Neon? / - Yes.
What does that mean?
My stage name is Neon.
What does that mean?
I came up with it.
You might think of neon
as a bright neon sign.
But the chemical element neon
has no color, taste or odor.
But as soon as an electric current runs through it,
it can shine in any color light.
So, you all are like electric shock to me.
And when you guys give me electric shock,
I'm a musician that can give off any color.
That was great!
Wow...
Are you doing a pyramid scheme these days?
No.
I almost bought something from you.
I was about to ask how much neon costs.
This is the only place that listened to me
so seriously and cheered when...
- I gave my explanation. / - You're such a good speaker.
- Our audience... Sure. / - Thank you so much.
The first song you sang for us
was "Don't Think You're Alone."
When did this song came out?
In 2013 with the drama "School."
It was in the soundtrack.
- It was in the soundtrack? / - Yes.
- People still love this song. / - Yes.
Why do you think people still like it?
Probably because of the lyrics.
A lot of people live alone now.
Young people live lonely
and competitive lives.
Our parents as well.
They're always struggling.
I think the lyrics in this song
make those people feel better.
Did you ever get gigs to sing this song?
I once sang it at a wedding.
- This song? / - Yes.
Because the bride and groom wouldn't be alone,
they are becoming one so...
"Don't Think You're Alone."
- Oh, it's like that. / - Yes.
Not long ago, my manager said
they want me to sing it at a kid's 1st birthday.
It'll feel a bit weird to sing that
for a baby that just hit his first birthday.
I bet that birthday party will be very serious.
With you singing that...
It'll be embarrassing for me.
She's a cheerful person.
People think she's easy-going.
But I heard you cry often.
Yes, I do.
My younger sister calls me a loser.
What makes you cry?
I tend to read into things too much.
You're sentimental.
Yes, even everyday things can make me cry.
For example, if I go to eat at a diner
and the food is delicious,
and I really like the song that's playing...
That'd make me cry.
I'm so grateful for...
I'm getting choked up just talking about it.
Your eyes are red now.
I'm getting scared now.
This once came to mind.
You never know when you'll die so...
Each day...
No... I'm sorry.
You never know what will happen in life
so I realized that every day is precious.
That's when I started crying a lot.
Not from being sad.
I tend to feel like things are
more meaningful and touching now.
Bokyung put out a new song recently.
Tell us about it.
It's called "Night Cherry Blossom."
When I was rehearsing with the Neon Band,
I said, "Guys, it'll be spring soon
and the cherry blossoms will bloom."
Then I started singing,
♪ Cherry blossom, night cherry blossom ♪
We started jamming.
They each started playing.
That's what a band can do.
We somehow finished the first verse.
How did it start?
♪ Cherry blossom, night cherry blossom ♪
- This is plagiarized. / - How?
♪ Cuckoo, cuckoo ♪ You plagiarized that.
I learned traditional music when I was younger.
That one bird song...
♪ On this mountain, chirp, chirp ♪
- That song. / - Yes.
I was reminded of that song.
- ♪ Cherry blossom, night cherry blossom ♪ / - Right.
- You added drums and instruments? / - Yes.
- It works as a song? / - Yes, it does.
Alright, you all should listen
to see if you all like it.
"Night Cherry Blossom..."
- There are so many spring songs. / - True.
Busker Busker and 10cm has spring songs.
What's unique about your song?
Most people go see cherry blossoms during the day.
- But if you go at night... / - Right.
The street lights can make them look
a lot more romantic and prettier.
That's why it's a bit different from
other spring songs by other artists.
- Those are more for the day. / - Yes.
Those are day songs and my song is for night.
I'm the only one who made a seasonal night song.
Your explanations on neon and cherry blossoms...
You sound like a saleswoman.
Alright, I can't wait to hear the song.
We'll hear it in a little bit.
This is Bokyung's 8th year since she debuted.
Did you have a role model
when you first started music?
In Korea, Yoon Dohyun.
I wanted to be like the female Yoon Dohyun.
Go on concert tours,
sing in a sincere voice...
Something powerful like that.
A female Yoon Dohyun. It suits you.
Is it your dream to busk too?
I wanted to busk around the world.
I don't want to attract a bunch of people...
Of course that would be nice too...
But I want to keep it simple
by singing and playing the guitar by myself
in front of some countryside fountain
in the U.S. or the U.K.
I want to see how many locals
will stop to watch me after hearing my voice.
"Where is she from to have such a voice?"
I want to see how curious they get about me.
I've done that before.
- I saw that. / - With Yoon Dohyun and Lee Sora.
- I was so jealous. / - We went overseas.
It's really hard.
- Is it? / - It really is.
- I want to go so badly. / - But you should try it.
Yoon Dohyun is such an energetic guy
and Lee Sora has such a sweet voice.
And of course, all I have are my good looks.
That was our triple threat.
But if you did that... You'd be great.
I'll keep working hard to achieve that goal.
Alright.
Some people will be hearing
"Night Cherry Blossom" for the first time here
but I hope she eventually gets to sing it
at a countryside fountain in the U.K.
We'll say good-bye to you here, Bokyung.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
("Night Cherry Blossom" by Kim Bokyung)
("Night Cherry Blossom," April, 2018)
(A love song about how cherry blossoms)
(Can have a different appeal at night)
♪ A night when the night cherry blossoms are faint ♪
♪ A night when the night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Blow over my head ♪
♪ The pink blossoms dance ♪
♪ In the street light ♪
♪ I do a turn ♪
♪ And jump in excitement ♪
♪ When you smile at that, you're more beautiful ♪
♪ Than a cherry blossom in bloom ♪
♪ I took a photo and the flowers smiled ♪
♪ Oh, the scent of cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ At night, we walk alone ♪
♪ Down the path of cherry blossoms ♪
♪ The night stars ♪
♪ Pour over my head at night ♪
♪ A warm excitement holds us ♪
♪ Like the approaching spring ♪
♪ I do a turn ♪
♪ And jump into your arms ♪
♪ When we smile, I hope only ♪
♪ Good things for our future ♪
♪ Let's take a photo, smile like flowers ♪
♪ Oh, the scent of cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Oh, you're sweet like cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Oh, you're sweet like cotton candy ♪
♪ Oh, you're sweet like cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Oh, you're sweet like cotton candy ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
♪ Cherry blossoms, night cherry blossoms ♪
Thank you.
Our next guests are four guys
that will give us the gift of romance.
They've been mentioning our show a lot.
They're finally here today.
We'll bring in the four-man group, Vromance.
Give them a big hand.
Please greet the people.
We'll do our greeting.
♪ We are the Vromance, we're coming for you ♪
Hello, we're Vromance.
This is your first time on our show
but they've said on several interviews
that it was their goal to be on this show.
So why did you mention us so much?
Before we debuted,
we always watched this show
and dreamed about the day
we'd be on this show.
And we really wanted to be here since we debuted.
We kept talking about how great
it would be to be on this show.
And now that we're here, I'm so touched.
How do you feel to be here?
The people are really enjoying the show.
We want to perform soon.
No more talking and go right to the singing?
No, no.
I have some big news about Vromance.
I don't know if I should say this but...
KBS has the show, "Open Concert,"
that's been running for 26 years.
In the 26 years of that show...
They call it a singing malfunction...
They really sang off key.
It was pretty epic.
And that clip got a lot of views.
- Even I saw it. / - Really?
My jaw dropped.
I've never seen a song sang that off key.
What happened?
I wanted to do a good job at singing that
so I really worked hard on it.
Maybe that's why on that day...
I pushed myself too hard.
- I was ambitious. / - He really wanted to do well.
- I can demonstrate. / - The mistake you made?
- Yes, we can show you now. / - The mistake?
Show them the original version first.
♪ Did you forget everything? ♪
- ♪ Did you forget everything? ♪ / - Yes.
Now show us the epic mistake.
♪ Did you forget everything? ♪
That's not how it went.
He didn't even sound human.
(From "Open Concert," episode 1,184)
The people all became silent.
They were so shocked.
For like 7 seconds...
They're so good at singing
that they can laugh about this.
Before they debuted, they've done the chorus,
guide vocals, vocal training...
They have a lot of experience.
You've done guide vocals before.
Yes, all of us have.
A guide vocal...
Before a singer puts out a song,
the producer needs to give them a song.
So the guide vocal sings the song for them.
They only get really good singers to do that
and that's what they did.
The original singers hear them sing
to hear how the song goes.
They even try to imitate the guide vocals.
Janghyun, who did you do the guide vocals for?
I did a song for Park Hyoshin.
Which song?
"It's You."
- You did that song? / - Yes.
Can you sing it?
♪ It's you, I love you ♪
♪ This is how I truly feel ♪
Stop right there. That was great.
Very nice.
How about you, Hyungyu?
I did a lot of K. will songs.
Is there any we'd know?
"Please Don't..."
You did the guide vocals?
Yes.
- Can you sing it? / - Gosh... Yes.
They're the hidden gems behind the songs.
♪ Don't do this please, don't leave me ♪
♪ Don't know why, don't know why ♪
Very nice.
I'm getting excited. Hyunseok, how about you?
I did Soyou and Jungigo's duet "Some."
- You did the guide vocals for "Some?" / - Yes.
I sang that.
That's amazing.
Really?
Nice to meet you.
That was a huge hit.
Sing it like you did back then.
♪ Sometimes you seem like mine ♪
♪ But sometimes you don't ♪
I'm so nervous.
This is something only the agencies get to hear.
Chandong, how about you?
I didn't sing guide vocals.
I was taking a break.
I got a bit too excited.
We should listen to Vromance sing.
What will you sing for us?
It's our new single.
It's called, "Oh My Season."
It's a warm song that suits the weather now
so I hope you all enjoy it.
Alright.
Unfortunately, we'll have to say good-bye
to Vromance here and listen to their song.
We hope we can be here
for longer next time to chat
and listen to more songs.
- Thank you for being here. / - Thank you.
I'll also be signing off here.
Thank you for tuning in at this late hour.
And I'd like to thank the studio audience again
for filling up this set.
I'll be back again next episode.
Thank you.
("Oh My Season" by Vromance)
♪ Oh, my season, this warmth ♪
♪ Footsteps as light as clouds ♪
♪ It's been a while since I could rest like this ♪
♪ I'm so relieved ♪
♪ After this long day passes ♪
♪ Let's laugh and walk together tomorrow ♪
♪ Even if the cold wind blows ♪
♪ I won't let go of your hand ♪
♪ So beautiful because this season is you ♪
♪ I was wandering around and now I finally know ♪
♪ Stay by my side, dazzling, just one more day ♪
♪ Oh, my season that was especially hot ♪
♪ Oh, my season ♪
♪ The path I took every day feels so new every day ♪
♪ This path always started with you ♪
♪ It's been a while since I've seen you smile ♪
♪ I'm so relieved ♪
♪ After this long day passes ♪
♪ Let's laugh and walk together tomorrow ♪
♪ Even if the cold wind blows ♪
♪ I won't let go of your hand ♪
♪ So beautiful because this season is you ♪
♪ I was wandering around and now I finally know ♪
♪ Stay by my side, dazzling, just one more day ♪
♪ Oh, my season that was especially hot ♪
♪ My everything, you're my story ♪
♪ I don't care if I have to give you my everything ♪
♪ I only need you ♪
♪ You're my season, all the days we spend together ♪
♪ Are so precious ♪
♪ So beautiful because this season is you ♪
♪ Now I finally know ♪
♪ Stay by my side, dazzling, just one more day ♪
♪ Oh, my season that was especially hot ♪
♪ Oh, my season ♪
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