Yu Huiyeol's Sketchbook (You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook / 유희열의 스케치북)

Hello. It's nice to meet you. Welcome to Sketchbook, everyone.

I'm Yu Hui Yeol.

It's already November. Doesn't time fly?

Yes. - It does.

Personally, my favourite time of the year...

is at the end of autumn, right before winter.

That's because it goes by so fast.

It goes by so fast for us to really enjoy it.

We're living in such dark times these days...

with hope being barely visible, and we can't help but feel defeated.

With the lineup we have prepared for you today,

I hope you can find some comfort in your hearts.

So here's our first guest.

Whenever I hear his songs playing on the street,

I'm immediately reminded...

that it is autumn.

I see that some of you...

shuddered upon hearing that description.

If his songs were an item of clothing,

I'd say that they're similar to cosy sweaters.

He has a voice perfect for the loneliest season of the year.

He's emerging as a top balladeer.

This is Kyu Hyun.

"Today, like a fool".

"Getting soaked in the rain".

Please welcome the Prince of Ballad, Kyu Hyun.

Why do you look so surprised?

You called me "Prince". - What's wrong with that?

You're a prince. - Not yet. Call me a crown prince.

No, no.

You've ascended to the throne. - Have I?

Please say hello to the audience.

Hello, everyone. Well...

I'm a balladeer...

The Prince of Ballad.

I'm Kyu Hyun. I'm very happy to meet you all.

You had a concert...

recently, right? - Yes.

As you know, all of his songs are ballads.

This is one of the reviews I read. - Okay.

"A no-name hip-hop artist came as a guest."

What does that mean?

I...

performed a hip-hop song.

I see. So it was you? - Yes.

That's what happened. Is that why people said that?

Yes, it was me. - So the no-name hip-hop artist...

was you. - Yes. I imitated...

the hardest artist to emulate. - Who?

KyuwhY.

KyuwhY? You mean BewhY? - Yes.

KyuwhY.

You performed as KyuwhY? - Yes. I came on stage as KyuwhY.

Everyone at the concert went wild.

Where does that confidence come from?

I have some swag deep within me.

I call it Kyu-wag.

Hold on. Kyu-wag? - Yes, Kyu-wag.

Kyu-wag. KyuwhY. - That's right.

I'd love to see KyuwhY. - Shall I show you?

Yes, please show us a snippet.

I think it'll be hilarious. Will you be all right?

Just listen. - All right.

All right. Microphone check.

Okay. Drop the beat!

Oh, my. That was so cool.

Why are you here? You should be on "Show Me the Money".

I think you could win.

If I go on "Show Me the Money", - Yes.

other rappers...

will get wrinkles from stress. - Also, I have to tell you all...

that Kyu Hyun is an amazing dancer.

Why are you bringing it up? - Flaunt your dancing skills.

You should go with the momentum and show us everything.

Do you want to see it? - Yes!

Music, please. - Will you really dance for us?

Oh, my! As you know, I watched that whole thing from behind him.

He moved his hips in such a frivolous way.

Gosh, I've never been that put off by a dance move before.

I'm so embarrassed right now. I really hope...

that you don't find it too repulsive.

No, no one thinks that. We just wish we hadn't seen it.

Please give Kyu Hyun another round of applause.

So you released a new ballad.

Tell us about it.

My new album comes out in two days.

They don't seem that enthusiastic.

I knew many wouldn't be excited,

which is why I collaborated with some big names.

The album is full of sweet autumn songs,

so I hope you enjoy it.

I heard that The Avengers of Ballads have come together...

for his new album.

Can you tell us who they are?

Yoon Jong Shin. - The master of ballads.

That's right. - Of course.

Sung Si Kyung. - Another incredible artist.

They worked on my songs together.

What's the lead single?

As you know, this is quite important.

Both songs that they wrote are this album's lead singles.

Both songs?

I'm probably being too ambitious.

That's right. These days, it's all about prioritising.

I like them both, though. - All right.

We'll help you decide which one you should choose.

First of all, Korea is a nation of free democracy.

Yes, it is. - Right now,

without telling you whose songs it is,

we'll play the song for you.

Right now.

Many streaming sites these days offer you a chance to hear...

the first minute of the song.

That's how many decide if they like the song or not.

We'll play the first minute of your songs to them,

and they will decide which one they like better.

That's the one you'll sing here today.

You're tense all of a sudden.

I just haven't recovered from my dance from earlier on.

So here is the first song, and we don't know who wrote it.

Start.

That was the end of the first minute.

The chorus was coming up. - We heard enough.

That's all they get to hear. - Hang on.

The audience has heard enough to make a decision.

With just that? - Of course.

Have a seat. - Come on.

Why are you angry, though? - Well...

I said that we'd only play the first minute.

It was building up to the chorus.

So there you have it.

Now, you'll hear the second song.

Music, start.

It's good.

Also, they at least got to hear half of the chorus.

Thankfully. - It was close though.

So you heard both songs.

What was the first song?

"Blah Blah".

Really?

Hang on a second.

Check this out.

Prince of Ballads, Kyu Hyun, is back with "Blah Blah".

Blah blah

Blah blah - Blah blah

This is how I'll sing it. - The first song was "Blah Blah".

So what was the second song?

It's called "Still".

"Still"? - Yes.

All right.

So let's vote.

If you preferred the first song,

please raise your hand. In 1, 2, 3!

I have a feeling that it'll be a close one.

If you preferred the second song,

please raise your hand. In 1, 2, 3!

All right. There you have it.

The song...

you'll be singing today is...

Tell us which song and who wrote it.

It's the second song, right? - Yes.

It's "Still" written by Sung Si Kyung.

Blah blah blah

You should say a few words to the unfortunate Jong Shin.

So I guess that's it.

I'm amazed by the choice.

I was surprised, as well.

Me too.

I told Si Kyung in advance that we'd be doing this today,

and he was worried that...

his song wouldn't be chosen.

He really was. - I see.

Anyway, he'll be happy with the result.

Right. You should still say a few words to Jong Shin, though.

Of course. - He'll be furious with envy.

He'll probably hear about this next week.

I'd like to say this to him.

He may have lost the vote,

but "Blah Blah" surely made an impression on everyone,

so he shouldn't worry too much.

No matter how long it takes me,

I'll make sure that people know of Jong Shin's song.

Thanks to the unbiased opinion of our audience,

you know the song you'll sing next. So introduce it to us.

The song was produced by Sung Si Kyung,

and the lyrics were written by Shim Hyun Bo.

I'll be bringing you one of my two lead singles, "Still".

All right.

With this song, we'll say goodbye to Kyu Hyun.

Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Blah blah

Enjoy the rest of your night.

Isn't Kyu Hyun's song so lovely?

I bet many of you wanted to hear him singing "Blah Blah".

You must be disappointed, but you can listen to it later.