'Unexpected Guests' showcased the special daily lives of translator Hwang Seok-hee, known as the 'God of Translation,' and Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon, who transformed into ballad singers, filling the weekend night with excitement.
On the 22nd, in the 335th episode of the MBC entertainment program 'All-Consuming Observer' (planned by Kang Young-seon / directed by Kim Yoon-jip, Jeon Jae-wook, Lee Kyung-soon, Jung Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon / written by Yeo Hyun-jeon / hereinafter 'Unexpected Guests'), the appearance of star translator Hwang Seok-hee, who has made a mark in the translation world for 20 years, and the fantastic ballad duo of Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon, who released the ballad duet 'Teach Me,' was depicted.
On that day, translator Hwang Seok-hee first unveiled her fully equipped workspace, which included mechanical keyboards and large dual monitors necessary for translation. Hwang, who has worked on over 600 pieces, showcased her unique work routine by carefully selecting words with AI and conducting research on the works. The intriguing process of how her high-quality translations come to life added interest.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Hwang Seok-hee and her manager, former translator Oh Jong-hyun, drew attention. Manager Oh revealed that he has maintained a connection with Hwang, whom he first met at a translators' gathering, for 20 years. The deep friendship between the two, who heavily rely on each other as friends, created a warm atmosphere.
Translator Hwang Seok-hee and manager Oh then moved to the press conference for the musical 'Once.' Shortly after, Hwang received questions from actors about the lyrics and provided explanations of the song, incorporating her translation intentions, bringing freshness that only a translator could offer. In particular, the stage of the representative song 'Falling Slowly' from the Korean rendition of the film 'Once,' enhanced by Hwang Seok-hee's direction and the actors' delicate expressions, touched the hearts of viewers.
After practice, Hwang Seok-hee reflected on her translation life while having dinner with her manager. Having become a regular name in the ending credits of hit films like 'Deadpool,' 'Spider-Man,' 'Venom,' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' Hwang shared behind-the-scenes stories of her video translation debut work, 'Doctor Phil Show,' with episodes that encompassed her entire translation life, leaving a strong impression.
Next, the exceptional entertainment talent and lively chemistry of Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon were showcased as they debuted as a special unit. The two, who attracted attention with their unexpected singing abilities, reportedly formed a ballad duo in response to overwhelming requests for a music release from their fans.
Rhymer, who volunteered to be the daily manager for the perfectly transformed ballad singers Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon, appeared. He demonstrated his veteran manager qualities by installing a humidifier in the car for the artists' well-being and preparing snacks such as nutritional supplements and fish cake tea.
The filming location for the live clip of Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon's ballad duet 'Teach Me' was also revealed. Rhymer actively supported the duo as they tackled their first official schedule, and as filming began, Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon surprised everyone with their sweet voices. For a moment, the two struggled to suppress their laughter while looking at each other, but they successfully finished while regaining their composure, following Rhymer's advice. The live clip video, devoid of laughter, triggered audience interest.
Above all, Moon Se-yoon caught attention by mentioning the revenue from 'Embarrassing.' Moon Se-yoon said, "The revenue from 'Embarrassing' was fierce. At that time, BTS and Taeyeon were around, and we entered 11th place between BTS and Taeyeon. I posted it on SNS," he boasted.
Rhymer wondered, "Did you recover the production cost during 'Embarrassing'?" Moon Se-yoon burst into laughter and revealed, "I have never lost money. When we did 'Subtly Shy,' it cost 30 million won for three copies."
He continued, "We did the music revenue settlement, and it was shocking. It came out in the hundreds of millions? So I was surprised to hear the production cost for 'Teach Me,'" he laughed. In response, Rhymer hurriedly changed the topic, saying, "It's so huge that it's hard to talk about," and Han-hae shared, "It's about one-third of 'Embarrassing.'"
After filming, Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon, along with Rhymer, moved to a restaurant to eat eel. Having endured a long stretch of fasting while completing their schedule, they delighted everyone's taste buds by wrapping the eel in mixed noodles. The three set a music chart goal for 'Teach Me' to enter the TOP 100, while Rhymer's supportive presence for Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon's music careers continued, bringing joy until the end.
According to the Nielsen Korea audience measurement agency, the 335th episode of 'Unexpected Guests' recorded a 2.2% viewership rating for the 2049 demographic, a key indicator of channel competitiveness, ranking it first among entertainment programs aired during the same time. The household viewership rating in the metropolitan area was also 3.9%, placing it first among programs aired in that time slot. Notably, the scene where Han-hae and Moon Se-yoon, receiving makeup, discussed the comebacks of major singers, including BLACKPINK's Lisa, Jo Nam-jidae, and Zero Base One, brought the peak viewership rating up to 4.9%, creating a poignant moment.
In next week's broadcast, the musical couple Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho will appear, sharing their real-life moments with their son Joo-an and unveiling backstage and on-stage scenes from the K-musical 'The Last Empress.' Additionally, 'trotting prodigy' national grandson Hwang Min-ho is expected to completely reveal his daily life as a 13-year-old grown-up with his manager, who is his biological father.
The MBC entertainment program 'All-Consuming Observer' airs every Saturday night at 11:10 p.m.
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[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of MBC 'All-Consuming Observer'
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