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.

This is really spectacular.

Hello.

It's been eight years since we started...

this programme.

Every time I host the programme, I always try to think about...

what I should do in order to share good music with you all.

That's why we decided to have this on the last Saturday of every month.

Don't be surprised.

With the title, "Monthly Sketchbook",

we will have a special episode on the last Saturday of every month.

Actually, we are still working on it.

Today is the first episode of "Monthly Sketchbook".

I guess...

most of you already know about this.

News articles were written about his appearance today on Sketchbook.

We got the most requests ever for the studio audience...

because of him.

We were very surprised because there were about 50,000 requests.

This is the first issue of "Monthly Sketchbook".

Today's theme is "Dream".

It was 16 years ago.

It happened right here on the stage behind me.

He was a high school student back then.

He made his debut in "So Ra Lee's Propose",

which was many musicians' dream.

And now, after 16 years,

he's back here on his dream stage again.

Okay.

You've all been waiting so long.

Now, many people dream of becoming him.

He sings with all his heart.

He is the king of ballad.

The first guest for the first issue of "Monthly Sketchbook".

He is Park Hyo Shin.

Thank you.

All right.

You're watching the first issue of "Monthly Sketchbook".

A boy who dreamed of becoming a musician 16 years ago...

is now a legendary vocalist.

Please welcome Park Hyo Shin!

Hello, I'm Park Hyo Shin. It's nice to meet you.

Hi. - My gosh.

I haven't seen him in a while, either.

I know. - How long has it been?

It's been so long that I can't remember.

His last appearance on Sketchbook was the last time I saw him.

When was that exactly?

It was about seven years ago.

Seven years ago? - That's right.

In 2009. - Yes.

Anyway, you're the first guest of "Monthly Sketchbook",

and I'd like to know how you're feeling right now.

I really haven't been on TV for a while now.

I'm even more nervous due to the lack of sleep.

Still, it's relaxing to be with someone I like a lot, though.

I really like you.

What about me do you like?

You're someone I feel like I can lean on.

Lean where exactly?

I'm too fragile for that. - In terms of music.

In terms of music? - Yes.

He and I were actually guests on a radio show...

for quite some time together.

He was young back then, and now he's legendary.

I've been dying to hear from you, so it's an honour to have you here.

Thank you so much.

It's been five years since you've made an appearance on TV.

Actually, clips and videos of you on TV...

are somewhat of a rare item among TV networks.

I heard that you've been asked by numerous networks...

to make an appearance.

Tell us just how much. Boast about it while you can.

Well...

What shocked me the most was you asking me to come on Sketchbook.

Did you see me grovel? - Yes, I did.

I practically begged him...

to make an appearance on Sketchbook.

I said I missed him and everything. Did you see that?

Yes, I did.

Is that why you're here? - Yes.

Really? - Yes.

Oh, gosh.

Anyway, I was ecstatic to hear that you'd be be on our show.

Our staff also felt the same way.

I'm grateful, too. - Really?

You know, Hyo Shin is an extreme perfectionist.

People who work with him get hospitalised.

Everyone in our production team is bedridden at the moment.

I'll tell you why. When we do rehearsals,

we're usually done by 1am at the latest.

He was here until 4 or 5am.

Our crew members got stomach problems because of it.

There's something else. This really astounded me.

When he sings at weddings, - Oh, right.

he records his singing and reviews it in detail.

Is it true? Or is it just a groundless rumour?

I like to make sure that I can sing to the best of my ability.

So I... - It's the most important moment.

Yes, exactly. So I make sure that the piano is ready in advance...

and decide when to rehearse. - It sounds like a concert.

Everyone, he rehearses before singing at weddings.

Yes. I rehearse prior to the wedding.

Then what kind of songs do you sing at weddings?

I've sung a few of Lee Juck's songs.

His songs are great. - Yes, they are.

You probably sang "It's Fortunate" by Lee Juck.

Yes. - I knew it.

By the way,

don't you want to listen to Hyo Shin's version of "It's Fortunate"?

Are any of you getting married soon?

There's one over there. I see a hand right there.

I see another hand over there. Anyone else?

There's one here, too. There are so many. I see another hand here.

All right. Those of you who are getting married soon.

Please think that Hyo Shin is singing for you to congratulate you.

It'll make his singing even more enjoyable. Are you okay with it?

Sure. Then I'll sing "It's Fortunate".

Yes, "It's Fortunate". - All right.

That sounds great. Let's give him a big hand.

That was lovely. - Thank you.

Wasn't that so lovely?

Hyo Shin, you had your eyes closed while singing.

Do you know what the audience looked like while you were singing?

I thought I was at a revival assembly at a church.

Thank you.

They were totally immersed in your singing.

Not even a single person glanced at me.

Everyone was like that.

I'm truly impressed.

Then... - Yes.

do you like any songs by Toy?

There are so many masterpieces.

"Wonder If You're Still Beautiful" is one of them.

"That I Was Once by Your Side".

There's also the one that shares the same title as mine, "Good Person".

Then I'd like to hear you singing one of those masterpieces.

Choose one among "Good Person", "That I Was Once by Your Side"...

and "Wonder If You're Still Beautiful".

Then I should...

When I was in middle school,

When you were in middle school. - I was...

a big fan of one of the songs. Shall I sing that one?

That sounds good. - "That I Was Once by Your Side".

I'm excited and honoured.

All right, everyone. Let's give him a big hand.

It's nerve-racking to sing this song in front of you.

That was amazing.

I absolutely loved it. Oh, my.

Thank you. - Hyo Shin's voice sounds deeper.

Yes. - Yes.

That was seriously so good.

Many guys like singing his songs at karaoke rooms.

To be honest, I've also sung it.

People say that singing Hyo Shin's songs...

can break your vocal cords.

I thought my lungs were going to rupture while singing his song.

Your songs... - Which one did you sing?

Me? What's my favourite song? - Yes.

"Wild Flower", of course.

If that's the case...

But the thing is...

Okay. All right.

Yu Hui Yeol! - Yu Hui Yeol!

Yu Hui Yeol! - Hold on, guys. You're so mean.

Yu Hui Yeol! - Okay, guys. Hang on a second.

When I sing,

people don't react, but creatures like fruit flies and bats go crazy.

The frequency of my voice exceeds that of the human race.

The voice frequency is completely different.

Be honest. Don't you find "Wild Flower" hard to sing, as well?

Expressing the emotions is difficult.

You're okay with singing the high notes?

I almost died while singing it.

The high notes... I don't find them that difficult to sing.

To be frank...

Yes, please be honest with me. - All of my songs have high notes,

I see. - so I don't really think about it.

So... - You're such a show-off.

And? Go on.

I struggle with the emotions. - I see.

When I sing "Wild Flower", emotions keep coming up...

even when I should be suppressing them.

I find that aspect challenging. - I see.

Singers find that their emotions get dull when they sing...

their songs many times. I guess that isn't the case with this song.

I can't really do that even though that's how most singers are.

Right. - Yes.

People call Hyo Shin's song, "Wild Flower",

The Flower of Eternal Life.

It's still so popular even though it was released two years ago.

But I'm just wondering why this song...

is entitled as "Wild Flower".

Jung Jae Il and I served in the army together.

Jae Il. - Yes. Once, we drank...

a lot of wine while working together.

I see. Just the two of you? - Yes.

Then Jae Il and I got tipsy.

We got pretty drunk, so we finished what we were working on.