LOUD (Laudeu / 라우드)

(This show is sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT.)

(Loud shouts of acclamation burst from the bottom of their hearts.)

(Loud shouts of acclamation burst from the bottom of their hearts.)

(Enthusiasm that brings out their best selves)

(Enthusiasm that brings out their best selves)

Gosh, this show...

- This show is never going to fail. - I know.

How come every one of them is so talented?

This show is totally saved. - Right.

I was blown away twice. That kid from earlier and just now.

They're beyond terrific.

(Who's the next contestant that will keep the momentum going?)

Show us the next contestant's profile.

"Sweet Hong".

Now, we're going to chat with the next contestants.

You know I've never experienced this kind of show.

I wasn't sure if it'd be worth spending another day filming this.

Because this is all new to me. - Right.

Here's what bothered me. - What?

Just to chat with these kids, - Right.

I had to put on makeup.

It was such a hassle.

But then...

we saw their profile pictures and whatnot,

and the next day when they showed up in real life,

my stereotype, prejudice, and first impressions...

toward them completely changed. - Right.

This is one of the best things that set this show apart.

The contestants who performed last time...

are remembered along with their profiles in our memory.

That's right.

"The Idol on Ice", for example. - Right.

Then let's find out who we're going to meet today.

"Sweet Hong".

"Sweet Hong"? - "Sweet Hong".

His last name is Hong. - I see.

This was probably taken at his sweet home,

and his last name is Hong.

There must be a backstory. - Yes.

(There must be a backstory that we don't know yet.)

"The house was warm."

I have no clue.

I wonder why he came up with it.

Indeed.

Please come out, Sweet Hong.

Hello.

I loved dancing as a kid, so I've followed the rhythm,

which made me come to where I am now.

Followed what?

I'm a 12-year-old who dreams to be a K-pop star, Hong Yeon Sung.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

What did say he followed?

He followed the rhythm and ended up here.

Hang on. Who came up with that line?

"I followed the rhythm and ended up here."

I did.

Did you lie about your age?

Gosh, this is...

Gosh, this is...

Seriously. - Thank you.

How did you come all the way here following the rhythm?

You followed the rhythm and ended up here?

Let me be honest.

My expectation was low...

because your nickname and picture weren't that impressive.

You seem like someone with a high level of creativity.

Why did you... "Sweet Hong" doesn't arouse my curiosity.

Why did you make such a nickname?

I'm sort of sweet and kind to my friends,

so a lot of them call me "Sweet Yeon Sung".

Also, my mom saved me on her phone...

as "Sweet Yeon Sung".

That's why I named myself Sweet Hong.

What about that picture behind you?

Is that you? - Yes.

Why did you choose that picture?

I have an older brother, but I wanted a younger sibling.

So I always carried the doll like my little brother...

and hung out together like that.

Are you in sixth grade? - Yes.

How could you be so eloquent?

Thank you.

Did you take a speech course or something?

No.

Are you on the student council?

No, I was never a class president.

Do you know what I mean? How come he's so articulated?

Right.

You've been by far the best contestant...

at structuring a sentence with subjects, predicates, and objects.

- Thank you. - Gosh, you're really something.

You have a very unique family background.

Your father is a former wrestler. - Yes.

And your father...

was a B-boy as a kid. - Yes.

Your brother is a soccer player.

Correct.

He has the athletic gene in him. - Right.

All right. Today,

which performance are you going to show us first?

I'm going to show you my Charm Performance first.

What did you prepare?

I take after my father a lot,

and he's also my role model.

I'd like to show off my charm that was given by my father.

My father is a professional wrestler.

He always emphasized a healthy body and taught me shadowboxing.

Shadowboxing? - Yes.

I see. - And...

since I was little, he has always told me...

that I should grow up to be a polite and humble person.

Doesn't it ring any bell? - I mean...

He's strangely assertive.

He left the words, "Be polite and humble."

He's very logical. - Yes.

He's off to get ready. - Right.

(His second Charm Performance after shadowboxing is calligraphy.)

He has nice handwriting.

I can't see what it's about, but it looks great.

It's hard to control that brush pen.

(Rice plants bow their heads as they grow ripe.)

Like this...

"Rice plants bow their heads as they grow ripe."

I have a healthy mind and body.

That's the charm my father passed on to me.

I'll take advantage of this charm...

and become a polite and humble person.

Thank you.

He feels like an authentic martial art guru.

I know, right? - Yes, he seems legit.

What impressed me the most...

was the look in his eyes when shadowboxing.

I saw a real boxer in him. - Right.

He threw a few jabs and wrapped it up with a kick.

Then without any explanation, - Yes.

He silently went and wrote letters.

He's telling us to be humble. - Right.

"Rice plants bow their heads as they grow ripe."

He even gave us a lesson.

"I could use force to teach you a lesson,"

"but I won't." - Exactly.

Look. You can't be humble when singing and dancing on stage.

You know that, right? - Yes.

Let's check your Skill Performance. What will you show us?

My favorite artist is...

Rain. - Okay.

I'm going to perform "Rainism" by Rain...

for my Skill Performance.

Did you make any changes to the choreography?

It'll start off the same,

but I choreographed the later part.

You did?

Yes, my dance teacher and I came up with some popping moves.

I'll look forward to it. - Yes.

Thank you.

He always bows at 90°. Did you see it just now?

My gosh. He's impeccable.

It suddenly hits me.

I only have two daughters, I wish I had a son too.

You don't have a son, right? - Right.

Having a son like him would be nice.

(Jin Young and PSY are currently on Level 1.)

(Jin Young and PSY moved forward to Level 2.)

(He only has 1 level to go before he gets a pass.)

Okay!

Thank you.

How are you so outstanding?

Thank you.

From the moment...

Jin Young and I planned this show,

we often talked about wanting to see a contestant...

who has something of his own.

(They wanted to see a contestant who has something of his own.)

Times have changed...

and people mostly express themselves...

through texts and words.

They rarely talk.

Teenagers who are your age don't use complete sentences...

with the subject, object, and predicate.

I think an ability...

to speak precisely and clearly...

is an incredibly big charm.

Okay.

What I liked the most was...

your attitude.

Here is what I mean.

The viewers might not get to see it,

but many staff members...

come up the stage...

and help with preparations...

between performances.

You always bowed at a 90° angle.