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(One December day, the temperature suddenly dropped.)

(The members gather at the NPCC headquarters.)

This is really offensive.

(Showing up glum and heavy-hearted...)

(are the low-rankers.)

(9th: Heo Sung Tae, 8th: Han Sang Jin, 7th: Haha)

What are you good-looking men doing here?

- It's because of you. - We're down on your level.

The lower group...

Our room must be different from the high-rankers'.

- That's cruel. - I'm hurt already.

- Is this us? - We...

We don't even get a room?

(An exposed waiting room with natural ventilation...)

(and bottled water as a refreshment.)

It's comfortable enough.

Gosh.

- A bed. - There's a bed.

(High-Rankers)

(The high-rankers get a suite with comfortable beds.)

(The desserts reflect their popularity.)

There are snacks.

(The desserts reflect their popularity.)

- How could they be this cruel? - Come on.

- Hey, let's check that room. - Hey,

- we don't even get coffee? - What's in this room?

- This is infuriating. - They got beds too.

(Mid-Rankers)

(Here are cosy beds the low-rankers don't get.)

- They have refreshments. - What?

(Here are tasty refreshments the low-rankers don't get.)

(High-Rankers)

(Mid-Rankers)

(Low-Rankers)

(We treat them differently.)

You don't get any food here when you're not popular.

Hey, this is just crazy.

We just get water?

Isn't this...

- The staff want it to be dramatic. - Come on.

- This feels awful. - That must be why.

This can't be happening. I can't accept this.

(Soon after,)

(the 3 mid-rankers arrive.)

(6th: Choi Hong Man, 4th: Kim Kwang Kyu,)

(5th: Tukutz)

We low-rankers don't even get a waiting room.

They just stuck us out here.

- Rest up in the room. - My gosh.

- Enjoy your snacks. Hong Man. - They don't get a waiting room.

(Chuckling)

- Hong Man, you look happy today. - Good morning.

You seem very different from last week.

- What's this? - You look different.

Gosh, there are beds in the room.

Let's go inside.

Don't eat everything in there.

You don't know when our places might change.

All right. Hold on. What are your ranks?

It goes in this order, and I'm last.

- Really? - You have the highest rank here.

Please dig in. The elder ought to go first.

- No. - Gosh, no.

- That's not what I meant. - Please dig in.

- Pick your favourite one. - That's not what I meant.

- Come on. - You should go first.

All right. Let's grab the one we each want.

(The mid-rankers are getting along well.)

(Low-Rankers)

The high-rankers haven't even arrived yet.

Are they coming in later?

- I guess so. - Will they come later?

- Wait, they can come in later? - I guess they can come later.

(Appearing with pride...)

(is Jun Ha in 1st place.)

Gosh, I feel at ease here.

I'm a high-ranker.

You're here.

(Bowing)

My gosh. Oh, no.

This is our spot.

- This is your spot. - We can't even go in there.

- We can't even go in. - We don't have our own room.

Could you open the door?

(Your wish is my command.)

Gosh, what is this?

Okay. Rest up.

Gosh, what's all this?

I was actually hungry.

(A dessert set just for the high-rankers)

I see macarons.

A croissant.

(Taking a big bite)

Wait.

I don't see Kyeong Hwan.

Right. Was Bong Sik in third place?

(Kyeong Hwan and Bong Sik couldn't make it...)

(due to personal matters.)

(Munching)

Hey, do you want me to toss you some bread?

Yes.

If you have coffee, can I get some?

Can you give us coffee?

- You guys can split this. - We can share it.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- I can't give you two. - Okay. Thank you.

The staff can't find out about this.

Okay. Thank you for the coffee.

(Stepping out)

Sang Jin, you must put in a lot of effort.

- I'll do my best. - Why are your shoes so shiny?

You're as slick as your shoes.

- Seriously. - He's in 9th place, and I'm in 8th.

- What? - He's in 9th place, and I'm in 8th.

Sung Tae is in ninth place?

- Yes. - What happened to you?

Right.

My gosh. You were so arrogant when we first started.

I said one wrong thing about you.

Right. You're paying for the fake overcharging scandal...

you started.

- I'm sorry. - Do things differently next year.

You don't have basic manners.

You must make an effort.

You think I got here without any hard work?

Haha. Tukutz. You guys need to head out.

What? Go where? Just the two of us?

Tukutz, let's go.

I really have to go?

Where are we going?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Why is it just the two of us?

Right.

They picked the cream of the crop, though.

It looks like we're wearing matching glasses.

(They arrive at a place while exchanging compliments.)

What's this?

(Special Recruitment Interview for Cultural Commerce)

(Looking stern...)

(and serious)

(Peeking in)

- Gosh. - What's going on? What's this?

- Come on in. - Please come in.

Please sit down.

- This is random. - What's going on?

(Jae Seok and Woo Jae arrived before the members.)

What's going on?

- All right. Today... - Yes.

(Special Recruitment Interview for Cultural Commerce)

As you can see,

- It's an interview. - new recruits...

- That's right. - Yes.

(To win over Producers in the Room, they had to carry out missions.)

(1: Demonstrate their charms.)

(2: Get a makeover and film a cover video.)

- We have a scenario with this. - Yes.

- They will have an interview. - Okay.

The members have no idea what's about to happen.

So today, we're checking how quickly they can think...

- on their feet. - That's right.

We'll observe how they handle unexpected situations...

during the interview and how they react to them.

Once they walk in, they'll be flustered.

Gosh, hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - You're here.

- Hello. - Hello.

(Interviewer Oh Yong Seok: Worked in HR at Group S)

- Hello. - Hello. Nice to meet you.

- Please come this way. - Nice to meet you.

We also invited professional interviewers.

- Don't you think... - Yes.

we invited interviewers who are way overqualified...

- given the level of our members. - You know what?

This interview must be authentic.

- Let's all sit down. - Okay.

I'll keep an eye out for them.

- Okay. - Please.

(Woo Jae goes outside the interview room.)

I noticed each category had...

a maximum number of points we could award.

- Right. - Critical thinking, creativity,

crisis management, and communication.

I'll ask questions, focusing on these areas.

Okay.

It's in there?

(The Monitoring Room)

Gosh, this is going to be fun.

(Once they are done, they will gather here.)

- An interview? - Yes, please sit down.

Okay.

(Haha and Tukutz are the first ones to find out about the interview.)

- Sit down. - Nice to meet you.

(The serious atmosphere makes him nervous.)

(Special Recruitment Interview for Cultural Commerce)

Well,

as you can see in the back...

Thank you for applying...

to the Cultural Commerce special recruitment.

(Cultural Commerce? What's that?)

I'm sorry, but what kind of company is this?

- Don't you know what commerce is? - Commerce...

Could you tell us the category and type of your business?

- Cultural Commerce? - Commerce...

So this company really exists?

Does "commerce" have to do with consumers?

(It's a business term...)

(for distribution and sales companies.)

(Looking serious, stern, and authoritative)

First of all, could you briefly...

introduce yourselves, focusing on your work experience?

I made a debut in 2003...

(Pausing)

with a group named Epik High.

Well,

in 2007, we won the Grand Award.

I've been a singer for 22 years.

So while performing as a member of Epik High,

do you think you led the group or rode on their coattails?

I...

(Do you think you led the group or rode on their coattails?)

- Ride on their coattails? - Is he mocking Tukutz?

No. He's not mocking Tukutz.

- Is he an entertainer? - I don't know.

He looks familiar.

Personally,

I strongly believe that I make the perfect assistant.

(Serious)

I don't see myself...

being in the spotlight and leading my group.

I'm better-suited for a management position.

(Taking notes)

(He's exceptional at assessing himself objectively.)

Let me ask you a different question.

Tell us a story no one would agree to.

But that story must be true.

(Thinking)

That's simple.

He can just tell them his secret.

I didn't ride on my group's coattails.

What?

(Openly targeting the interviewer)

- I can't respond to that. - I'm sorry.

Why are you surprised?

That sounds a little harsh, though. Riding...

But that's the phrase he used.

(It was only an interview question.)

- Gosh, that's so funny. - Anyway,

I believe that I definitely had a role in my group,

- and I played my part. - Right.

- Okay. - I can proudly say that...

I contributed at least one-third of that role for my group.

Yes. Actually, that's the image I have of you.

Haha, could you introduce yourself?

Okay. Hello.

I was born in 1979.

Well, I won the Kind Child Award.

I was a kind child.

(Instead of introducing himself, he narrates his life stories.)

And when I was in elementary school,

I also competed in a math olympiad.

On top of that, I competed in a science olympiad.

Some said I was easily distracted, but I took good care of my friends.

My teachers also wrote that on my report card.

But I stopped studying in middle school.

- I wanted to broaden my horizon... - I'm sorry to interrupt.

Could you focus...

- on your work experience? - My work experience?

Don't tell them your life stories.

Instead of focusing on your childhood,

- talk about your work experience. - My work experience...

- Well, it's the same with me. - Z-Kiri.

I made my debut as a member of Z-Kiri.

I began my career as a video jockey.

And I'm...

a celebrity.

On top of that,

Korean culture has been trending all over the world.

It's the best, isn't it?

I worked hard to spread...

our culture.

(I don't understand his point.)

(Blinking)

Tell us briefly about your strengths and weaknesses.

My strength is that I'm a hard worker.

Now for my weakness...

I recently started to take care of myself.

I couldn't do that before, though.

I barely worked out.

I didn't take care of my skin either.

I'd say that was my weakness.

You said you were a hard worker as a strength.

But your weakness contradicts that.

- You're lazy. - You didn't work hard. You're lazy.

So what you just said didn't make sense.

No. I'm talking about my appearance.

- It's not about my inner quality. - I see.

It seems you didn't take care of your appearance either.

What are you talking about?

Are you trying to insult him?

No, I'm not.

- No. - It sounds like that.

It seems everyone here failed to take care of themselves.

- What? - Nothing.

(He is insulting them.)

- No. To make up for it, - That was brave.

I'm sure your inner qualities are better than your appearance.

- Please go on. - Yes, this is for you both.

Who do you think is your biggest rival?

And tell us why.

Well...

He's not my enemy or anything,

but the one person I'd like to surpass is...

Jae Seok.

I'm not trying to achieve more than he has.

Some people hate me and leave hate comments.

The comments say that I'm like a mosquito and leech off him.

- I use Jae Seok for my gains. - You got those comments too?

- Yes. Of course. - My gosh.

(Spotting one of their own)

(Patting)

- Actually... - We do our best. You know?

- Don't say... - Not everyone can be like Jae Seok.

- Or Park Myung Soo. - Okay.

- We can't all be like Tablo. - Gosh.

I'm sure I have my own role to play.

I'd like to try harder...

to show my talent to the viewers.

I don't think I've succeeded yet.

(He promises to prove his talent after watching Jae Seok.)

Okay.

(Tukutz is next.)

My rival is V.

Gosh, I didn't expect you to name V as your rival.

- I once said this on "Radio Star." - Okay.

I said I wanted to pick someone more successful...

and someone I wanted to be like for my rival.

I told them I'd pick V as my rival this year.

- Obviously, it was a joke. - Okay.

But a fan from abroad sent me a direct message.

What did it say?

- Can I say it verbatim? - Sure.

Darn you.

(The fan cursed at him without holding back.)

(Still fresh in his memory)

(Deeply moved)

"Darn you. Tae Hyung is more handsome than you."

The way the fan cursed at you was oddly satisfying.

She was on point, but it was quite offensive.

Then can you name all of the members in BTS?

- Yes. - Okay. Name them, please.

Wait.

(Kim Jung Sik, V's rival)

- Here I go. - Yes.

Jin, j-hope, SUGA,

RM, Jung Kook, V...

Wait.

Whom did I forget?

(Sensing a crisis)

(Chuckling)

Gosh, he's in big trouble. What's he going to do?

Jin, Jung Kook, j-hope,

RM, SUGA...

(Trying for the 2nd time)

What happened to the last one?

Wait. Who is it?

(Jin, Jung Kook, j-hope, RM, SUGA)

- Jimin. - It was Jimin. That's it.

No. I need one more.

(Asking for help)

- Wait. Why... - This is yours to handle.

What? Han Dol?

No. This is yours to handle.

(It's not my problem.)

- Wait. Hold on a second. - Come on.

- He's drawing the line. - You're drawing the line here?

Come on.

(It's not my problem. It's yours.)

- During the interview... - You drew the line by calling it...

- his problem. - Okay.

Jin, Jung Kook, j-hope,

RM, SUGA...

(He barely manages to name 5 out of 7.)

Hold on. Where was I?

- V. - V.

- Who's the last one? - Name their fan club, ARMY.

ARMY? Wait. There are seven of them.

Why can't I remember them? I'm close to them.

All right. Take your time to remember their names.

(An awful memory)

You can ask him another question.

(They move on to the next question as he fails to name everyone.)

Let's say you go to a restaurant to have a meal.

When your supervisor wants everyone to order jjajangmyeon...

I can name them all now.

Jin, Jung Kook, j-hope,

V, RM, SUGA...

And I was going to say Jimin.

(He names all 7 of them.)

Thank you, ARMY.

Great.

Haha, pick a number that describes you.

Zero.

- All right, Jung Sik. - Yes?

- What? - My gosh.

- I'm not curious about your answer. - Come on.

- I'm not curious about your answer. - Why not?

- I'm not curious... - Zero.

- Why did you pick zero? - Because it means nothing?

Why did you pick zero?

- Zero could mean nothing. - Right.

It could also mean that I'm someone's top priority.

Can you explain that again in English?

Why your number is zero?

(Shutting his eyes)

Zero...

is a lucky number.

Number one...

Number 2, number 3...

Before all that, there's zero.

(Haha's answer shocks him.)

One hundred times zero...

equals zero.

Zero is powerful.

- "Equal." - "Equal."

- "Zero is powerful." - Zero...

Zero is powerful. It's awesome.

My gosh, so powerful.

(English level, at zero)

- He said something scary. - What did he say?

"Can I write down zero on his scorecard?"

- Goodness. - What a funny joke.

You're so witty.

(A perfect score for his wittiness)

Okay. It seems they're done asking you questions.

How come you didn't ask me the number question?

- I was preparing my answer. - Okay. Tell us your number then.

We'll wrap up the interview after your answer.

What was the question?

I...

- That was funny. - What is this?

That was so funny.

How could he prepare his answer when he didn't know the question?

- How could he do that? - That was so funny.

I was so focused on my answer that I forgot the question.

Then tell us your answer first.

My favourite number is 18.

- I see. You remember the question. - That question?

- Right. I do. - My gosh.

All right. Were you trying to curse again?

No. I have a reason for that.

- What is it? - There's a reason behind it.

I've been making music for 22 years.

I want to make everyone's favourite song,

also known as Number 18.

- I prepared an amazing answer. - Everyone's favourite song.

Gosh, I'm glad we heard the entire answer, not just the first part.

I think I left a strong impression on them with my last answer.

Great. Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you.

- You can stay in the next room. - Okay.

I was really joking about your appearance earlier.

- Okay. - I hope you'll be generous.

- Take care of your appearance. - Okay.

- Take care of his appearance? - I held myself back a few times.

Please go.

Thank you, ARMY.

(Kim Jung Sik, a man who wants to stay alive)

(The 4th round of voting for the NPCC has begun.)

- I'm doomed. Let's grab soju. - Gosh.

Yes. We can look for a job elsewhere.

(Vote for your celebrity on our show's social media.)

You guys are evaluating the applicants now, right?

(They fill out the scorecards after the applicants leave.)

Gosh, I had no idea about this.

- What is this? - What is this?

I'll think about BTS for two weeks now.

Gosh, I'm doomed.

- You're here. - Hey, Woo Jae.

My gosh. What is this? What's your role here?

- Me? - Yes.

I was watching the interview.

- You know what? - Gosh.

I couldn't be just funny. You know what I mean?

- Right. - I had to be serious.

Will the interviewers' evaluations reflect in our ranking...

- this week? - I guess so.

No. But this shows how fast you can think on your feet...

in unexpected situations like this.

This is a chance for you to appeal to the viewers...

by showing you can handle these situations well.

Delusion Sang Jin. Hobgoblin.

Delusion Hobgoblin. Goblin Delusion.

(Peeking in)

My gosh. This is crazy.

Come on in.

Gosh, no way.

(The previous applicants are in the monitoring room.)

- Welcome. - Please sit down.

(Flustered)

(Marching in)

- Hello. - Okay.

- Sit down. - Hello.

(They sit down, clueless about what's happening.)

I'd like to thank you again from the bottom of my heart...

for applying to Cultural Commerce Corporation.

I've never applied to this position.

- Pardon? - No, I did. Okay. I got it.

If you didn't apply for this, you can leave.

Okay. I'll apply then.

By the way, who are they?

They're interviewers...

- at actual companies. - They're actual interviewers.

- You work in HR then? - That's right.

- Homeroom? - They have...

- It's not Homeroom. - actual industry experience.

I think it stands for Human Resources.

Yes. You seem to know business terms like HR.

- A bit. - Okay.

Sung Tae actually worked at a big corporation before.

- Oh, right. - Sung Tae has that experience.

(The former company worker has done many job interviews.)

Could I ask you why you applied to our company?

(What made you apply to Cultural Commerce?)

- The company pulled me toward it. - What?

Like gravity.

I'll work for Cultural Commerce until my last breath.

You'll work for the company to your last breath?

Yes. I'll be with Cultural Compass.

Let's begin.

We've already begun the interview.

I don't understand.

All right. Sung Tae.

Tell us what made you want to apply to our company.

This is fascinating. I met up with my former colleagues...

at LG just yesterday.

How fascinating. Right after meeting them...

I have experience working at major companies...

such as LG and Daewoo.

I handled planning, coordination, and overseas marketing.

I bring a range of experience in sales and marketing.

As a well-rounded candidate this era is looking for,

I've decided to apply for this position...

that perfectly aligns with my skills.

I see.

(Nodding)

May I ask why you walked in here like that?

By taking each step carefully,

I hoped to show that I applied here with sincere effort.

By taking each step?

- Exactly. Step by step. - I see.

Instead of taking a big step in the beginning,

start with a small step.

Once I walk that path, I'll realise...

that it was a long journey. That's what I had in mind.

I don't understand clearly, but...

(He talks a lot without much substance.)

How about you, Mr. Heo?

I took a step to show my perseverance and competitiveness.

Let's say that someone in front of me uses...

the same strategy or approach.

Then it's necessary...

to match his pace to keep up with him.

When I was working at a company,

our competitor was Samsung Heavy Industries.

By going after that company, we surpassed them...

in market share in the region that we were in charge of.

To catch up with a competitor who's ahead of me,

a strategy to catch up is necessary.

I did it in order to show you my confidence.

Sung Tae's answers are well organised,

and they directly address the questions.

- He seems experienced. - Yes.

Let's say a task given by the company...

could cause harm to many consumers.

However, it'd benefit the company.

What would you choose to do?

For me...

(A question assessing their values and character)

I...

(Hesitant)

What would you choose to do?

Instead of prioritizing the company's short-term profits,

I'd focus on protecting the consumers' interests.

To enhance the company's reputation...

Then you'd be fired.

(Exhaling)

I'd prioritise the company's profits.

And abandon the consumers?

What do you want me to do?

(His response lacks character and composure.)

- What do you want me to do? - Goodness.

You can't ask me that question.

We're interested in hearing your opinion.

Let me ask you the same question.

What would you do?

I...

I can't do something bad.

Even if you get fired?

I'd change jobs.

If the company held values...

that harm the public interest,

I wouldn't have even applied to work there.

I understand.

I'd like to ask both of you the same question.

Could you promote yourself with confidence?

You have about 30 seconds.

About 20 years ago, my TOEIC score was 820 points.

I majored in Russian language and literature.

I'm proficient in Russian as my second language.

With my second language skills,

I handled marketing of LCD TVs in Russia and Eastern Europe.

While driving in Japan,

I worked overnight for four nights.

I sold products that were specialised...

- for small companies in Korea. - You sold them?

They deserved more global recognition.

I gained hands-on experience.

That's great. That was 30 seconds.

You said that you can speak Russian.

Could you briefly speak in Russian?

It's a huge pleasure to meet you.

My name is Heo Sung Tae.

I'm a famous actor in Korea.

My first movie, where I play the lead,

has been released.

Thank you.

All right.

Please go ahead, Sang Jin.

Let me tell you about my strength.

It's been 30 years since I debuted.

I was in about 70 works.

I played in about 70 works of drama.

Whenever I was given...

about 30 to 40 pages of script,

I have never made...

a single mistake on set.

That's a lie.

On the day of my debut...

"That's a lie."

"That's a lie?"

"That's a lie."

You don't want to get on Sung Tae's bad side.

Otherwise, he'll drag you down to the ground.

That's a lie.

On the day of my debut,

we had to shoot 47 takes because of my mistakes.

By taking those mistakes...

as a lesson,

ever since then,

I've never made a mistake on the script for the last 30 years.

Not even once?

No.

And so, when I'm given a task...

Your 30 seconds are up.

(What?)

What he said is enough.

You went over 30 seconds.

I was counting.

- You went over 30 seconds. - Gosh.

I have a question for both of you.

- Both of you are actors. - That's correct.

K-pop and K-dramas are popular now.

Why do you think Korean culture is spreading globally like this?

I'd like to hear what you think.

I experienced it firsthand through "Squid Game."

I think it's due to the nature of our people.

We have a direct and honest approach...

to culture.

Our descendants have developed it well.

For example, a genius director like Hwang Dong Hyuk...

presented our culture in an honest, amazing way.

That's why we're where we are now.

- Thank you. Mr. Han Sang Jin? - Yes.

To add onto what Mr. Heo said,

"Squid Game" was...

Excuse me. Please share your opinion instead of adding on.

I'm sorry. Here's what I think.

While "Squid Game" is a great work,

it's preceded by other excellent dramas and films...

that showcase the cultural excellence of Korea.

There are "Jewel in the Palace,"

"Hur Jun," and "Lee San, Wind in the Palace."

I had a starring role in "Lee San, Wind in the Palace."

- Also, - Yes.

even in the 70s,

Jung Hoon Hee's "Deserted Island" received the Grand Award...

at an international music festival.

People around the world were very interested.

However, there were no multimedia channels...

to send our culture abroad.

We were always confined to Korea.

We've always had tremendous cultural potential.

As we entered the mass media era,

different platforms started to emerge.

Our cultural excellence,

especially...

(I can't handle it anymore.)

We had a certain determination.

We could also read the trends faster than others.

Okay, your time is up.

- Why won't you let me talk? - I mean...

You're being long-winded.

I liked what you said, but...

The content was good.

- Sang Jin. - Delusional and Long-winded.

- Please don't misunderstand. - "Long-winded?"

Long-winded Sang Jin.

That's hilarious. Long-winded Sang Jin.

Please don't misunderstand. The interviewers...

Is it because he was in "Squid Game?"

- No. - I mean...

- Let me go. He... - Be quiet.

He was in "Squid Game,"

- and he's famous. - Mr. Han Sang Jin.

That's your inferiority complex.

We'd like to thank the two of you.

- Thank you. - Well done.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Turn left.

Go forward.

(Turning)

- Have a good day. - Thank you.

Long-winded Sang Jin sounds good.

Long-winded and Delusional Sang Jin.

I thought...

- Please come in. - Woo Jae.

- Sang Jin. - We were watching you.

- We were watching you. - Weren't you flustered?

- Over there? - Have a seat.

Were you watching us?

If I had known, I'd have done better.

- Just let it go. - Why?

You didn't make it.

(Rejected at the door?)

Sung Tae, as you're experienced,

you had a clear understanding of the context.

Didn't I have a better understanding of the context?

You were finished before grasping the context and conveying it.

Long-winded Sang Jin.

As he has work experience...

at a company...

- Right. - Yes.

- He understood the interview. - Right?

- Yes? - Yes?

Why are they calling us separately? It's making me nervous.

What are they doing?

It's not like we're going in order to get a shot.

(Noisy)

Gosh, I'm so sleepy.

It's been an hour already.

(Confined for 1 hour)

(Why aren't they calling me?)

Is there some kind of mission?

(Getting easily suspicious after 30 years of variety experience)

(Rummaging)

(He tries to escape the room alone in silence.)

(Searching for clues)

(Detecting a strange sign)

(Did he finally find a clue?)

"Sincere?"

"Sincere, sincere."

"Cute."

Is this a mission?

I'm the only one whom they didn't call.

(Making futile efforts frantically)

What's this?

(Can't I escape because I'm so cute?)

(Meanwhile, Kwang Kyu and Hong Man)

(Peeking)

(What are they doing?)

Please come in.

Gosh, director.

(Politely)

What are you talking about? Goodness.

What's going on?

Please sit down.

- Hello. Where do we sit? - Hello.

Doesn't this remind you of the movie "The Intern?"

- Have a seat. - Okay.

Welcome.

There's something...

Thank you for applying...

to Cultural Commerce.

Please tell us why you applied for the job.

- Yes. - What?

(Exchanging looks)

(Cultural...)

(Commerce?)

(Looking blankly)

(He approaches him carefully.)

Hey.

What does "commerce" mean?

I don't know either.

- Really? - I don't know either.

Sit back down. Let me ask you first.

- Okay. - Go ahead first, Kwang. Kyu.

Why did you apply to Cultural Commerce?

- I mean... - What's the reason?

I never applied.

Then you may leave.

- Yes, I did apply. - Okay.

Well, to make our culture...

more accessible to the public...

What?

I will take the lead.

- I'm sorry. - What's going on?

- It's not about taking the lead. - Okay.

- You're here for an interview... - I see.

- at the company. - Okay.

What made you apply to Cultural Commerce?

Cultural Commerce...

I will work hard...

for Cultural Commerce.

Did Hong Man just get out of bed?

- I'm sorry, but please repeat. - I'm confused.

- Let me ask you again. - Yes.

Why did you apply to Cultural Commerce Company?

You know what commerce is, right?

(Turning quietly)

Not exactly. I get the gist of it, but...

Then tell us the gist of it.

- Commerce. Culture. - I have no idea.

- Culture? - Cultural...

- exchange? - A cultural exchange?

(Turning quietly)

Commerce.

- I've heard of "commerce" a lot. - I don't know.

Commerce?

- Then forget about commerce. - Okay.

Tell us why you applied.

(You go ahead.)

- Go first. - You should go first.

- You go first. - Everything has its order.

Goodness.

- Hey. - Yes?

I ordered you to go first.

Please go ahead.

Does being strong make you right?

- Kwang Kyu, you should go first. - Does being strong make you right?

He said that he ordered him to go first.

I know.

That's so funny.

- All right. - I ordered you.

- Kwang Kyu. - Yes?

- You applied as a new hire. - Yes.

I'm asking you why you applied.

For the culture...

The culture...

With young people, I can...

exchange and collaborate.

I can also interact with them.

(A moving speech at the interview)

Interact...

- and exchange with young people? - Yes.

Regardless of age or gender,

I will create a cultural commerce.

All right. What made you apply here?

I've been preparing myself...

for commerce.

To help out in this field,

I'll concentrate on one aspect.

To make the commerce stand out,

I must do my best.

- What? - I will do my best.

- Make the commerce stand out? - Yes.

(Chuckling)

Okay.

Let's say that...

you got on the elevator while working at this company.

You got on the elevator with the company's president.

- Okay. - For 30 seconds on the elevator,

imagine that you're introducing yourself.

Please introduce yourself.

(Exhaling)

- To the company's president. - Right.

Go ahead.

Hong Man, you go first.

Everything has its order.

- You go first. - Everything has its order.

- I... - Hey.

As I was an athlete...

Didn't you serve in the military?

- I did. - You do what I tell you to do.

- I'll go first. - Exactly.

- That doesn't exist. - Kwang Kyu.

- Yes? - At the interview,

- there is no right order. - Really?

- You're both applicants. - Right.

Okay.

First, I would bow to him politely.

(Buying time by bowing)

I'm a new hire at Cultural Commerce. My name is Kim Kwang Kyu.

Why did you apply to this company?

To make a living.

I got fired at other companies.

After seeing the company's recruitment notice,

I applied.

It's cold this winter.

I have to pay for heating...

and cover living expenses.

I also have to send money to my mother back home.

I'm the only one who supports her.

I'm sure that I can do any work...

that you give me.

Do you even know what we do here?

(Inhaling)

Cultural Com...

It's called Cultural Commerce.

(What does it mean?)

Goodness.

Please introduce yourself to the president.

Tell us your answer to the interviewer's question.

Hello, I'm a new hire at Cultural Commerce.

My name is Choi Hong Man.

I'm still a novice,

but I'll work hard.

- Introduce yourself. - Okay.

Hello, I'm New Hire Choi Hong Man.

By joining this company,

I'd like to...

- No, introduce yourself. - Okay.

Hello, I'm New Hire Choi Hong Man.

I will work hard.

As tall as I am, in order to...

shine light on Cultural Commerce...

I'll work as hard as I am tall.

- That's not what I mean. - Introduce yourself.

Oh, okay.

Hello, I'm Choi Hong Man.

(Goodness)

(The applicant doesn't know what it means to introduce himself.)

He keeps repeating his name.

(He refuses to introduce himself by just saying his name.)

I will work hard.

It's impossible to move on.

Please give them another question.

- Here's an easy question. - Okay.

In your opinion, what are your strengths...

and weaknesses?

I can do anything...

that my boss tells me to do.

Is that so?

Except for speaking in English.

(Laughing)

What are your weaknesses?

My weakness?

I don't have...

a lot of physical strength.

- I see. - Yes.

In our recruiting process,

physical strength is considered important.

Is that so?

During my military service,

I was a martial arts instructor for special forces.

Once I start...

to exercise again,

I'll get my strength back.

- After 1 or 2 kicks, - Exactly.

- there won't be a problem? - No.

Could you show us a move used by the special forces?

Okay.

Special martial arts, get ready.

(Shouting)

Here I go.

(Grunting)

I'll stop here.

(He doesn't know how to react.)

(Laughing)

(Kicking away the points)

That's not martial arts.

All he did was scream and sit down.

(He was asked to show his strength, but he screamed.)

(Everyone is too embarrassed to lift their head.)

It's been 40 years.

His physical strength...

The interviewer...

He gasped when he saw Kwang Kyu.

- Did I scare you? - He got startled.

(He's never seen this type of applicant.)

- Oh, my. - Gosh.

Mr. Choi Hong Man, tell us your strengths and weaknesses.

As I've been an athlete,

I'm always healthy and in good condition.

I'd like to lead Cultural Commerce...

with you.

You have to get hired before you lead anything.

- You aren't hired yet. - I see.

What are your weaknesses?

As I'm very tall,

I can see things that are up.

But it's hard to get involved with things that are low.

(Thinking)

You overlook things that are under your nose.

That's right.

Are you planning to join us together?

(A set of buy 1, get 1 free)

What are you...

You're not a team. You're separate.

Okay, I understand.

Let me ask you a question.

How would you describe your personality with a sound?

How would you describe it?

(You go first.)

- A sound? - Describe yourself with a sound.

- Do I have to make the sound? - Yes.

(Okay)

(Exhaling)

(For some reason, his breathing gets heavy.)

(Shouting)

(Coughing)

(Tightening his jaw)

What was that?

Jae Seok is crying.

(Enough to bring tears to your eyes,)

(the interview room becomes solemn.)

(He suddenly becomes weak after shouting 2 times.)

Why...

Why did you describe yourself with that sound?

It was a cry...

(Gulping)

- I wanted to make to the world. - I see.

Since I was a child,

I...

Could you turn off the heater?

- Drink some water. - Right.

Drink some water.

It's dry in here.

- Please excuse me. - No problem.

(Clearing his throat)

(Glancing)

- Your score won't be high. - Right.

Your score...

It's funny.

First of all,

as our company is entering the global market,

I'm required to ask you a question related to English.

Can you explain the process of getting here from your home...

to this place?

(Laughing)

(You go first.)

(You go first.)

(Laughing)

You often competed in matches internationally.

- So you go first. - I didn't do it with words.

I don't compete with words.

(Sobbing)

Did you understand the question?

- What made them apply here. - I see.

(What?)

No, how they got here from home. What they took to get here.

- Isn't that the question? - Yes.

I see.

The process...

of getting here to work this morning from home.

- Please explain it in English. - Yes.

- Today? - This morning.

- Today. - Yes.

Yes.

Well,

today morning...

Let's see.

(Why is he looking at the time?)

At six... Six half o'clock...

(Looking blankly)

I... Stand up.

"Stand up?"

(He suddenly ordered them to stand up.)

Well...

(Hesitating)

Base?

"Base?"

Is he saying that he's wearing base makeup?

Base shower.

- A face shower? - That's what he was trying to say?

Hair shampoo.

(I smell good.)

"Hair shampoo."

He hasn't left home yet.

Breakfast. Nuts.

(He has to have breakfast as well.)

(He said a Korean word as if it were English.)

I ate them.

Seven, eight.

Eight o'clock, I start going to Munhwa Dongsan.

And...

(Thinking hard)

How do you say "arrive" in English?

- "Arrive?" - Yes.

(It's...)

Arrive.

(Whatever)

I arrived.

(He pushed himself to arrive there.)

What kind of English is that?

Why can I understand what he's saying?

He headed to MBC Munhwa Dongsan.

- But... - I understood everything.

everything is possible with confidence.

- Right. - Yes.

(Keeping a record of the impact of his English)

I got there at 9:50am.

Finish.

But I understood everything.

(It's amazing.)

- I understood him. - Yes.

Hong Man, can you also tell us?

Today, good morning.

Body stretching.

- Home? - Yes?

- Your home? - My home.

- They're having a conversation. - Well...

Well...

(I washed my face like this.)

- Cleansing. - I cleansed my face.

(His vocabulary improved in a short while.)

Stand up.

(Hesitating)

(His way of giving orders spread to others.)

Go... Right?

Go...

Out.

(Done)

Any final questions?

- You're here to gain popularity. - Yes.

What kind of commercial do you think would suit you?

A commercial?

A kind of commercial that would be perfect for you.

Well...

Actually,

there's a kind of commercial that people around me...

always talk about.

What is it?

You know what it is.

(You already know.)

(Details omitted)

Okay. Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

In 1, 2, 3.

- Okay. - Thank you.

- Thank you for your time. - Thank you for your time.

(The 4th round of voting for the NPCC)

What?

(Vote for your celebrity on our show's social media.)

Thank you.

I laughed a lot thanks to them.

- I laughed so much. - Yes.

(The interview results are highly anticipated.)

So this is how it goes.

What does "commerce" mean?

I have no idea.

I'm going to look it up later.

All right. He's the last one.

He's currently ranked number one among NPCC members.

(He's been playing room escape for 30 minutes.)

(Rummaging)

- You may go now. - Can I go?

(The last applicant is walking by himself.)

(Peeking)

Why... Oh, what?

(Eyes shaking)

- Welcome. - Please come in.

(He reads the room and nods politely.)

Thank you for applying to Cultural Commerce.

Please take a seat.

What's this?

- Why are you speaking informally? - What is this about, sir?

I was talking to myself. I'm sorry.

I didn't speak to you informally. I'm sorry.

If you speak informally, we'll do the same.

No. I was just talking to myself,

but I said it out loud. I'm sorry.

It's nice to meet you.

- Please take a seat. - It's nice to meet you too.

Okay.

Thank you for applying...

- to Cultural Commerce. - Okay.

Please tell us how you decided to apply to our company.

(Trying to read their faces)

- The reason I applied? - Yes.

I just...

I decided to leave the food service industry...

and give office work...

another try.

Since I had previous experience working in a company,

I found myself missing that kind of work.

So I wanted to try it again.

You missed it?

Yes.

(He may seem timid, but he wins people over with sincerity.)

Do you know what kind of company we are?

It's about commerce.

Could you tell us what commerce means?

Well...

(Hesitating)

Isn't it about introducing and selling products to many people?

- As far as I know, that's... - Why do you speak informally?

I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry if it sounded like that. - Okay.

Why is he getting scolded during an interview?

Don't you know what a commerce company is?

It's very famous on the Internet.

(Trying to make up for his mistake)

How come he's ranked number one?

(The quality of his answer makes his ranking questionable.)

What's your strength?

I have excellent interpersonal skills.

No matter where I go,

I can get along well...

with many people.

Being sociable can be a big strength.

- Yes. - But these days,

people might say you're trying too hard to be friendly.

I'm not the type to act rashly or draw unnecessary attention.

You keep interrupting me.

Oh, I acted rashly.

(He quickly became self-aware.)

Yes.

It's so funny that he's like that even during the interview.

- You did a balloon show last time. - Yes.

I wonder how you think...

the balloon show affected the overall show.

When I'm given a mission,

I think I should do my best.

I did my best and received positive feedback.

It seems...

(The Producers in the Room responded to his effort.)

people recognised that effort.

(He does his best when given a task.)

There are many people who don't try their best.

Like who?

There's an older person who didn't prepare properly.

Are you talking about Kwang Kyu?

- Are you talking about Kwang Kyu? - Well, yes.

He came just now. He applied as well.

He did? I didn't know.

It's just that some people don't seem to care.

Who would that be?

Han Sang Jin.

That guy...

(He heard him talking behind his back right in front of him.)

Walking by the sea...

- Walking by the sea? How? - Yes.

- You were walking along the beach. - The beach? Okay.

- You found an empty bottle. - Okay.

There was a piece of paper with writing on it.

- Okay. - What could it say?

(Thinking hard)

Please put me in a trash can.

Isn't that genius?

- Come on. - Oh, my.

He didn't even try.

Right. He didn't even try.

He didn't care.

(Taking revenge for what he said earlier)

(He used up all his creativity on the escape room.)

This is a question I've asked others as well.

Can you express your personality as a sound?

- A sound? - Yes.

(Shouting)

(Shouting)

Are you falling down?

(Crying)

What kind of sound is that?

You told me to express myself as a sound.

So what is that sound?

Why did you express yourself as a sound like that?

Wherever I go,

when I sit down or stand up,

I make this kind of sound, so everyone can tell it's me.

(It turns out to be his signature sound.)

Why is he so funny?

Thank you for your time, Mr. Kim.

- Is it over? - Yes.

Will I be notified if I'm accepted?

Yes.

- Please check it later. - Thank you.

- Bye. Thank you for your time. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Oh, my.

It was nice to meet... Thank you.

- I don't know how it ends. - Okay.

How do I...

(The 4th round of voting for the NPCC)

(Vote for your celebrity on our show's social media.)

My gosh. What's this?

Oh, my goodness.

How was it? I...

Oh, you were watching everything.

(Who would that be?)

(Han Sang Jin)

You were watching everything.

We were watching everything.

The interview didn't go well.

How was your interview?

Everyone went there in pairs, but you went in alone.

- Everyone went there in pairs? - Yes.

It's much better in pairs.

- Right. - When the other person is speaking,

- I can think about what to say. - Yes. You have time to think.

Jun Ha was overwhelmed.

It was a total stress test.

I thought there was a mission in the room,

so I was searching for it.

I was in the room for an hour with a camera, so...

- You guys did a great job. - What is this?

You came.

The interviewers evaluated you.

These comments are about Haha.

"His statements are inconsistent and improvised."

(Evaluation of Haha's interview)

But it's still amazing that he could improvise.

"He's quick-witted and eloquent,"

"but he tends to dodge questions."

(Evaluation of Haha's interview)

Sang Jin.

"His remarks are a bit wordy."

- "Wordy." - That's accurate.

- "Wordy." - "Not very impactful."

(Evaluation of Sang Jin's Interview)

This is the worst.

They're experts indeed.

- It hurts. - It hurts.

- It hurts. - They're experts.

I should accept it.

Next is Heo Sung Tae.

"The most suitable candidate for the company."

(Evaluation of Sung Tae's interview)

It means they would hire him...

from the company's perspective.

Hong Man.

"There was nothing to evaluate."

- What? - What?

What is this?

- It means... - That's terrible.

he had to show something...

- for them to evaluate him, - Yes.

but he showed nothing.

How many times did he say hello?

"Hello, I'm Choi Hong Man."

Yes. He kept saying that.

Next is Jun Ha.

"He tends to trail off and mumble at the end of his sentences."

(Evaluation of Jun Ha's Interview)

This is what they wrote.

"He comes across as pitiful and wronged."

It felt like he was being interrogated.

You appealed to them properly.

- He's sulking. - So...

this is the final result.

- Are we ranked? - Yes, you are.

We're ranked?

Total score.

Eighty-five points.

- Did anyone here score 85? - Yes.

Choi Hong Man.

- Really? - You got 85 points.

What's a perfect score?

It's 200.

- Really? - It's 200?

Not 100?

- The combined score is 200 points. - Yes.

Scoring 85 points, Hong Man is in 7th place.

Seventh place.

Seventh place? That's nice.

What's good about being last?

- I'm in last place. - Hey.

Hey, are you making fun of him?

- I'm sorry. - Dong Hoon.

What's the matter with you?

(Hong Man is upset.)

- I thought ninth place was last. - Hong Man.

- Hong Man. - Hey.

Say it while looking him in the eyes.

- I'm sorry. - Don't do that.

- It's okay. - Next.

The person in 1st place scored 170 points.

- Heo Sung Tae received 170 points. - I knew it.

What's my ranking?

- You're in 2nd place. - I'm in 2nd place?

Hey, gather around.

They recognised my worth.

(Scores for critical thinking, creativity,)

(adaptability, and communication)

Anyway, you guys seemed...

to respond really well to the unexpected situation today.

We told you...

that we'd hold a fan-meet on December 18.

- So... - We should prepare for it.

let's give back...

- and express our gratitude. - Let's give gifts to the fans.

Right. So today,

we're going to make kimchi with utmost care...

and give it to the fans.

Are we making kimchi today?

Yes.

(Making kimchi is such a challenge. Are we really doing it?)

Is that why you told us to prepare tracksuits?

Celebrities usually prepare sandwiches,

- Right. - Or cookies.

or cute desserts from a cafe.

Many celebrities prepare things like that,

but I want you to put in more effort.

They'll be thinking about us while eating it.

They'll acknowledge that we made a lot of effort.

- Right. - And it's new.

- And it's memorable. - Yes. It's memorable.

- I have a question. - Okay.

Kimchi...

How many heads of cabbage are we using?

These days, many people live alone.

So each person will get about a quarter of a cabbage head.

- That's perfect. - That's perfect.

It's a perfect size to bring home.

About a quarter of a cabbage head.

Do we ferment the kimchi before giving it to them?

Yes. I'll be fermented for two weeks.

Why don't we make some makgeolli as well then?

It sounds like you're mocking us.

I'm not mocking you.

- It's the way you said it. - I just made a suggestion.

- We're doing this for the fans. - I think you made a mistake.

It sounds like you're mocking us.

That's not what I meant.

Makgeolli also needs to be fermented.

"Why don't we make some makgeolli as well then?" It sounds like...

I mean, we could make some makgeolli and ferment it...

as well as kimchi.

- Then... - Yes.

Bong Sik and Kyeong Hwan...

- won't contribute at all. - We should make kimchi for them.

We should do it for them.

- That's the least we could do. - Yes.

So they're too busy with work...

to make kimchi for the fans.

- That's enough. - Are you...

- That's the strategy. - trying to put pressure...

on the people who aren't here?

I'm not trying to put pressure on them.

- During the interview, - Yes.

he said some older people didn't prepare anything.

He said some people weren't very perceptive.

He's the older person who didn't prepare anything.

He's the older person who didn't prepare anything.

He looks like Hong Man's nephew.

- The kid is sleeping. - "The kid."

(Cute)

I thought Hong Man had a pimple on his left shoulder.

(I thought Hong Man had a pimple on his left shoulder.)

Please scold him.

"Please scold him."

Let's get changed into comfy clothes...

and make kimchi.

(They're going to make kimchi.)

Gosh, there are so many things to do.

(Piles of cabbage)

(Ingredients to season the cabbage)

Well...

Shouldn't the low-rankers do the hard work?

(Laughing)

- But Jun Ha, - Yes.

now that you're at the top...

Earlier, they told me...

- to enjoy what I could. - Okay.

He'll get it together when he falls in the rankings.

Please do as we, the top-ranked people, say.

Is the person in first place supposed to divide up the work?

- No, that's not true. - Okay.

- No? - He's so annoying.

- I'm not doing it. - Yes.

We should make the paste first.

I'm good at cutting vegetables. Let me do it.

Please cut the vegetables then.

I'll cut the vegetables.

- Sung Tae. - Come here, Sung Tae.

- This is for the fans. - Yes.

Let's do it properly.

- Hong Man, please give me a radish. - Okay.

(They're working hard.)

(To successfully give gifts to the fans,)

(they're quietly doing their best.)

(Focused)

This is what it's supposed to look like.

(They quickly made the kimchi paste.)

The colour is pretty.

I think this is enough.

- Green onions are ready. - Yes.

It didn't take long.

If we mix the paste and spread it on the leaves, are we finished?

- What? - But...

That's...

Right. This is the tough part.

Are you sure the paste is good?

Yes. I blended it well.

You need a lot of chilli pepper powder.

(Mix the paste and vegetables...)

(until the consistency is just right.)

Let's spread it...

- Let's spread it. - on the leaves now.

Oh, my. Making kimchi is...

Gosh, this is...

(It has just begun.)

Start with the bottom leaves.

Start from the center and spread it all over the leaf.

Start from here like this?

- Yes. - There you go.

If we were going...

to sing a carol, which one would you sing?

(Earlier, they were informed of the fan-meet date.)

(They're going to sing carols together at the event.)

- It should be "Jingle Bells." - Come on.

No way.

(He doesn't care.)

(Jingle all the way)

- Who? - How about an EXO song?

- "The First Snow." - "The First Snow."

(It's a song that captures the cosy feeling of winter.)

(It went viral again with the "The First Snow Challenge" in 2023.)

(As the song re-entered the charts,)

(the original singers joined the challenge.)

(I get teary-eyed when I meet you)

Oh, this song?

(It's easy to sing along because it's slow-paced.)

I like it.

I love it. It's perfect.

"The First Snow" would be nice...

- because... - "The First Snow" is perfect.

it has almost become the official carol...

- since the year before last. - Right.

Yes.

This song would be better.

- We should sing a Mr. 2 song. - Mr. 2.

At some point Is this how it goes?

But can anyone here sing "White Winter?"

- Of course. - On a winter night

(That'd be me.)

(What do you think, Jae Seok?)

Doesn't he sound really sly?

- He sounds petty. - The way you were

You know how it goes.

I like the song by Mr. 2.

No. It's too intense.

("White Winter" is Mr. 2's debut and signature track...)

(and is one of the biggest winter hits.)

(The chimes in the intro are iconic,)

(and the song as a whole has a cosy winter atmosphere.)

(On a winter night when white snow fell)

This is it. Everyone is singing along.

(They're singing together just as they used to do.)

(Please wait for me a little)

How nice is that? We're telling our fans to wait just a little.

(Please remember me)

(Singing)

Hold on. Please turn off the music.

Hold on.

(Singing)

His voice is too nasally.

- Jun Ha. - Yes?

Why are you singing so nasally?

It sounds like he needs to pee.

(Petty)

(Encouraged by the support, he sings again.)

How about "Merry Christmas in Advance" by IU?

Can you sing the high notes?

Jun Ha can sing them.

Yes. I can sing high notes.

("Merry Christmas in Advance" showcases IU's pure vocals,)

(which has become a must-play track for the winter season.)

The intro...

of this song is the highlight.

(The intro is the highlight of the song.)

The one who sings this part will take first place.

The person in first place should sing this part.

Yes. The person in first place will sing this part.

Since Jun Ha is in first place now, let's make him sing the intro.

(Okay.)

(Singing with a nasal tone)

(Singing)

People won't like this.

(Snowflakes bloom)

(And shine once again)

(His sweet nasal voice is cleansing their eardrums.)

Yes.

(Thunder's rap comes after IU's part.)

- Haha, sing this part. - Haha should sing this part.

(Once the rap begins, the tempo picks up.)

This is totally Haha's rap style.

- Haha likes this kind of rap. - I like it.

I don't think we should sing this song.

Why? Do you think I'll stand out too much?

- Hey. - He's jealous.

You can't stand out too much no matter how much you try.

- What did you just say? - What did you just say?

(Upset)

Considering the recent trend,

- "The First Snow" would be best. - "The First Snow" would be best.

How about Five Princesses' song?

- It's 7 Princesses. - Is it 7 Princesses?

What is Five Princesses then?

Who are the Five Princesses?

("Love Song" released in 2004)

(A Christmas song that highlights the bright energy of kid idols)

(Even the intro gives off a Christmas vibe.)

This is nice.

- Isn't this song nice? - Yes.

This song is really good.

(Thinking)

(A day when white snow brings joy)

- This is the song. - A day

(Shocked)

(His 100 percent nasal voice starts to work.)

(White snow falls like flower petals)

(It blesses our love)

(Singing)

Jun Ha, you should go solo.

My ears are about to explode.

Brown Eyed Girls.

Brown Eyed Girls.

- "Must Have Love?" - Yes.

- Brown Eyed Girls sounds nice. - I like it.

(The song that makes your heart flutter plays.)

This is the song.

You have to be a great singer to pull off a song like this.

(You find yourself singing along without realising it.)

(A song that the whole nation knows)

This song is really nice.

("Must Have Love" released in 2006)

(A winter song with a sweet and romantic vibe)

(On good days)

(You're always there)

(Singing all together)

- I love it. - This is...

Gosh, it's hard.

- My back is killing me. - I'm so tired.

We made a lot.

We're almost done.

I think it will be over once we finish this.

We've gone over.

Let's take some of the kimchi...

and eat it with ramyeon.

- I'd love to. - That sounds great.

We really did it.

It turned out well.

My toes are numb.

(They carefully stack the kimchi one by one.)

It will be crazy if we eat ramyeon with this.

I really want to eat this.

I'll cook some ramyeon for you.

Okay.

- Let me help you, Jae Seok. - All right.

This is really easy.

All you need to do is fill it with water.

- You can find it at the Han River. - Exactly.

This is the machine for home use.

Just put in the noodles.

- Then add the seasoning. - Add the seasoning.

- Just place it... - Just place it on the machine...

and press the button. That's it.

Seriously, you just need to fill the water tank.

It's all done with a single touch.

- Right. - It cooks right away with a touch.

- It's easy. - Just the water tank...

- I know. - Right?

(There's a man who is busy alone in a corner of the room.)

- Are you putting it in the ramyeon? - Great.

- We can add this. - That's right. Good.

- Are we adding it? - It's amazing.

He's sexy.

We should add the green onions in advance.

It's better that way.

It's boiling.

(It's boiling more deliciously.)

This looks so delicious.

I think you can turn it off now.

(Meanwhile, the man is busy again.)

Seriously...

Gosh, Heo Sung Tae...

So sexy.

He's working silently.

It's just for the ramyeon.

(He's slicing kimchi quietly for the ramyeon.)

Let's eat.

(The kimchi they made together)

- Go. - Here it comes.

Amazing.

(Perfectly cooked suyuk)

- My goodness. - It looks great.

- My gosh. - Great!

(The dish that immediately comes to mind when you think of kimchi)

(Ramyeon)

The kimchi looks great.

(A set meal that's great for kimchi)

Did we really make this?

Try it with ramyeon.

Go ahead and eat it.

The ramyeon is done.

(Haha tries the warm ramyeon first.)

This is so good.

Look at Hong Man eating.

Hong Man. My gosh.

It looks like cup noodles when you hold it.

The ramyeon is good, isn't it?

(Holding the bowl with one hand)

Have one more, Hong Man.

The ramyeon is really good.

It's delicious, isn't it?

This is a party!

We should sell this.

(Slurping)

This is so good.

This is unbelievable.

(The second serving)

(The baby is taking a big bite.)

This is so tasty.

The suyuk is really good.

The suyuk did all the work.

(Kimchi and suyuk are a fantastic combination.)

- This is nice. - It's really good, right?

It's delicious.

(Cooking more ramyeon)

It's nice to make kimchi and eat it together.

The kimchi is really good.

- We did a good job, right? - Yes.

- The kimchi tastes really good. - It's tasty.

How did we make such good kimchi?

- I know. - Seriously.

- This is... - I can't believe we made it.

We should serve this to our fans.

- Right. This is... - By the way,

we mentioned 300 seats,

but what if the seats don't fill?

Why would you say that?

Can't we eat our meals feeling at ease?

Oh, right. Enjoy your meal.

I just thought we might have some kimchi left.

We were talking about Christmas carols earlier.

We're pretty good, but the high notes...

(Sighing)

- Jun Ha can sing high notes. - Snow is falling

Jun Ha is the main vocalist, right?

It's annoying, but I have to agree.

It can't be helped.

So, should we each prepare a song?

- Yes. The thing is, - You...

- there will be your own fans. - It's for fans.

- There will be solo performances. - Solo performances.

And a carol...

- for a group performance. - It's like a talent show.

What will you sing, Hong Man?

You should confess your feelings to your date that day.

There will be a pin-spot light on you.

You will come down with the wire work.

(Shy)

His date should come down.

- Hong Man. - Yes?

Does your date have a favourite song?

She likes "Close Your Eyes."

"Close Your Eyes."

("Close Your Eyes" released in 2006)

(It's the original soundtrack of the movie,)

("Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.")

(It's a remake of "Close Your Eyes" by Hirai Ken, the Japanese singer.)

(The gentle melody makes you emotional.)

(Look at him!)

(Immersed)

(Singing)

That's nice. You're charming.

(With his eyes closed)

It's a lot better than punching.

- The chorus sounds right. - Good.

It's harmonious.

(A heartfelt serenade)

- He sounds sincere. - Good.

- He sounds sincere. - Yes.

- I can feel your heart. - It sounds sincere.

Kwang Kyu, what do you want to sing?

I'll sing my song.

- My song. - No, you can't.

You've done it a lot elsewhere.

He's right. You've sung "Open, Sesame" too often.

Something that can show a new side of you...

- that no one expected. - Kwang Kyu!

You should show something new.

You should sing a ballad song.

Is there a ballad song you can pull off?

I'm not good at singing ballad songs.

Sung Si Kyung.

(A sentimental ballad singer)

(He recommends "Every Moment of You" by Sung Si Kyung.)

- That will be great. - Sung Si Kyung!

"At last..."

(A friendly intro is expected.)

(At last)

("Every Moment of You" released in 2014)

(It's a song written by Sung Si Kyung...)

(with the emotional intro that says "At last.")

(It's a masterpiece...)

(that touches your heart only with his voice.)

(When you breathe)

(It's a ballad masterpiece...)

(that makes everyone sing along.)

(The dazzling sunlight shines)

This is it.

(Because you're here for me)

If you sing it with a band...

- Kwang Kyu, this is it. - Is this the song?

He knows the song.

- He knows. - I know the chorus.

If he knows, it's done.

It's impossible not to know.

I've never tried singing it.

(You know)

Jun Ha. You're sitting like that, so you look like his wife.

- I mean... - My wife.

(A love born from a sweet song)

When they are sitting together like that...

(Their love that started late...)

(burns fast.)

(Precious)

I mean, his wife...

- Jae Seok. - He's his wife.

When a couple ages, the husband becomes smaller.

Exactly.

The wife gets bigger.

- And... - They're like that.

Jun Ha likes the orange colour.

(The husband is wearing a shirt that his wife picked for him.)

- I feel like crying. - With you

- This is it. You have to sing it. - This is the song.

We should die together.

Die together?

- What? Die together? - Die together.

- Die together. - "We should die together."

(They booked a trip to the afterlife together right away.)

Sung Tae, why don't you sing G-DRAGON's song?

- What? - Why?

- Which song? - "What?"

- Not "Power." - "Home Sweet Home."

- "Too Bad." - "Too Bad" sounds good.

("Too Bad" released in 2025)

(A song written by G-DRAGON that topped the music charts)

He's doing it. Sung Tae can do it.

(The collaboration with KARINA was the talk of the town.)

- It's so cool. - It features KARINA.

Who should I perform with?

You should do it with Chae Ri Na.

- Right. - I'd love that.

(The main dancer, Chae Ri Na will make a special appearance?)

- That would be great. - Ri Na is busy.

- Good idea. - Ri Na is busy.

- Or... - That was a good one.

- That was so funny. - Or you guys can team up.

- That's right. We can team up. - Yes.

I don't know what I should prepare.

If it's too much for you, you can try something else.

- This is really... - But Kwang Kyu has to do it.

- Give it a try. - You'll take all the spotlight.

- With the song. - Right.

I really enjoyed the food today.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you for the food.

- Thank you. - Next week,

we will announce the rankings.

(7 days left before NPCC's fan-meet)

(They can't relax even for a moment.)

(The preview of the long-awaited solo performances!)

(Amazed)

(Finally)

(A talent show that's lacking somehow)

(The bizarre performances cause quite a stir.)

(This is a mess.)

(Displeased)

(Emotions explode as the ridicule begins again.)

(Poking his eyes)

(It escalates into a physical fight.)

(And)

(A surprise gift for the NPCC members)

Seriously?

(Expectant)

(Full of anticipation)

(What is the gift that surprises the members?)