(The real reason they're here) JYP's secret weapon
I think it's time for you to show us that weapon
(His dear kids) They mean a lot to me, and we have gone through a lot
I also feel sorry for them a bit
Why?
- So, when you're making a team - Yeah
- Lots of thoughts go into the process - Of course
We have lots of meetings for the members
But this time,
(Shocking proposal) I asked the leader to come up with the team
(The idol godfathers are in shock) Huh?
And show us your skills when you're ready to debut
If we're happy with it, we'll support your debut
I asked a trainee of 7 years
He picked the members
- and practiced for the debut - Oh wow
(They are the definition of 'self-made') They made their music, wrote their lyrics, then showed me
and it was good enough to debut
(Unbelievable) This is groundbreaking
- You really trusted the leader - Yes
It's an adventurous act
You just finished your new office
It doesn't seem like the best time for an adventure
But we had a competition
(Debut BTS) We had a girl group we were preparing
and his boy group team
We did a competition
and the boy group won, so they made the debut
(They proved their skills) If I wasn't sure about their skills, I wouldn't have supported them
- So you had another team prepared for their debut? - Yeah
(They won their debut from JYP) So the girl group had to postpone their debut because of them
- Their debut? - Yes
I can't wait to meet them
Can you go and introduce them to us?
Even if I go there,
(Confession) I haven't really talked to them except the leader
- But you're the boss! - I know
(The newbies haven't talked to the boss) I haven't had personal conversations with them
(Another shock) But you're in the same company!
It's the first group that I'm awkward with
(Found the room) Bobby Brown!
He was amazing
(The boss is excited, showing his Bobby Brown dance moves)
(Finally here!) This is our main room!
- Michael Jackson Room - Michael Jackson Room
(Today's main characters are prepared) In this room, there are JYP's secret weapons
(The nerves are filling the atmosphere) These are the people that proved themselves without JYP
(Serious) Yes, the people in this room are the ones I'd like to introduce to the viewers
(They are brutally honest) We might not know how to react, because we don't know them
- If you don't know them... - That's fine
- We could all be awkward with each other - Exactly
(He's also nervous) Slightly awkward
- Let's go in - Yes
(The boss is here) Hello
(Very polite) Hello
(Endless greetings) Hello
So, you guys...
- Welcome - Hello
(The boss is going backwards) You guys...
- Are the only group... - Come here
(No escape, the boss in the center) Who are not produced JYP
in this company
(Finding the leader of the group, the trainee of 7 years) Should we try finding the leader?
- Yeah - 7 years of training!
In my opinion
(Sparkling eyes)
(Shining eyes)
(Defconn's pick) Woojin is giving me 7 years of training vibes
He has the long-time trainee mood
(The face that went through a lot?) He looks like he's been through a lot
(The boss has no barrier when it comes to jokes) I think Woojin spent a long time here, he made the group
- Woojin - It's Woojin
(Their solid choice, Woojin) We think it's Woojin
- He has been training for a while - Okay
(BUT he hasn't been in JYP for a long time) But he started training here only a little while back
Right? I could see that
(Throwing the names of famous agencies) He looks a bit SM and YG
(He really was a trainee in SM)
(An innocent rookie) (Is he a genius?)
Please introduce them to us, JYP
- This is the group we are excited to introduce - Yes
Stray Kids!
(This is the leader they were looking for) Hello everyone,
STEP OUT! Hello, we are Stray Kids
(JYP's latest group who debuted in March 2018, Stray Kids)
(Bang Chan / Woojin / Lee Know)
(Changbin / Hyunjin / Han)
(Felix / Seungmin / I.N)
(Stray Kids: The real self-made rookies who created the team and the name all by themselves)
(They are known for the powerful dance performance and moody songs they made themselves!)
- Bang Chan is the leader? - We can see that
(Bang Chan (22) / Christopher Bang) We learned that Bang Chan
(The leader of Stray Kids, been in JYP for 9 years (7 years of training)) has been here for 7 years
What did you say in the beginning?
- 'STEP OUT' - 'STEP OUT'
(Reaction learned from American TV shows / Australian native speaker is trying to follow along)
(Introducing them to their awkward boss) Meet your boss, JYP
(Frozen) I heard some of you have never met him
or had a conversation with him
(Voice cracks to speak for himself) Until they debuted,
- I haven't really spoken with them - With who?
I only talked with Bang Chan, but never had a chance with others...
- Really? - Yeah
(Found a chance to mess around) Then you must be quite unfamiliar with him
(They are not denying that) Formally introduce each other
(Introduce each other) We heard that you don't talk that often
(Very awkward hand position) Say hello
(Is this your first time saying hello?) (These guys are also flustered)
- Just hello? - Yes, just say hello!
(Just watching this feels so painfully awkward) Hello!
(Look at you being awkward boss!)
- Hey, what is this?! - This is so awkward
(The boss is only looking at the MCs, not at Stray Kids) It's so awkward
You're making us feel awkward too
(They are laughing, but still uncomfortable) I got goosebumps when I heard that 'hello'
It was so bad, look at my goosebumps
I always go like
(The boss is an introvert) Bang Chan, come over here for a minute
Bang Chan
(Bang Chan (22) / The human bridge that connects JYP and Stray Kids) Bang Chan works as the manager, right?
He's the man
Since the boss is here,
(Trying to make the mood even more uncomfortable) who are you most uncomfortable with?
- Hmm... - In your opinion
I don't know...
(They look like students in the principle's office)
- When we did the reality show for their debut, - Yeah
(Burden in the heart) I almost disqualified…
- You almost disqualified him? - That's so uncomfortable
(The number of most awkward candidates decreased significantly) Then I revived them at the very end
(The boss is relying on the MCs a lot) We're not that close anyways,
(Eyes glued to the MCs) and you almost disqualified him
(The most awkward member of the group for the boss, is Felix) Especially Felix, at the end
- Felix has been fidgeting - I know
He's been like this the whole time
(His specialties: creating defamation and conspiracy) When you walked in, Felix was like
(They are still not looking at each other)
(Trying to mend the relationship) Come up here
(They can't even look at each other) Hold hands and look at each other
(Just watching it is too much) Hold both hands like this
Look into each others' eyes
(Awkwardness Overflow)
- Help me - Felix,
(Holding on to it) ask him why he almost disqualified you
If you share your feelings at the moment,
(He's still looking at the MC) the producer will share his thoughts at the moment as well
This is the moment just for two of you
(Can't look at each other / Looking away) Look deeply into each others' eyes
and share your feelings
(Breathe in, breathe out) You guys ready?
Go!
Look at each others' eyes!
(Burning gaze)
(First time saying this) Bro...
(Shocked) (Did he really say bro...?)
(Brave) Why did you disqualified me?
(He's not too familiar with Korean since he's from Australia)
(Gulp) He's shaking
(The boss is honest) You weren't that good back then
(Felix's team members are having so much fun) He's being brutally honest!
(Felix's jolly boss)
(Hurt deep inside) The boss is very honest
J-Just a little...
- There are no feelings left behind, right? - Of course
(The employee and the boss seem more awkward after being honest) Really? You look quite uncomfortable with each other
But today's main star isn't JYP
(It's time for the boss to go home) Please share some words of encouragement
for Stray Kids before you leave
(Warm words from the boss) It's your first time being on an actual variety TV show
(My babies) I'm just as nervous as you are
- We have been in this industry for a while - I don't feel comfortable
(Worried to leave the babies to Hyeong-don and Defconn) leaving you to them
(Hyeong-don and Defconn's request) If we are not happy with them,
we'll give you a call
- Come down here and play the games with them - I will
(Polite hands position again) When are you going home today?
I'll wait until this ends
We're not sure when the [IDOL ROOM] shoot will be over
(Pinky promise) I will be waiting for the call
(Bye bye boss, we won't go too far to say goodbye) I think we'll see you in a bit
(Good luck my boys)