Have you ever heard your son singing?
After hearing him sing, I think it's extra special.
Excuse me?
I have never heard him sing.
I think it's very special.
His father speaks
very casually about his son's voice.
It seems he's not very concerned about the fact
that his son is distressed over his voice.
He does his best to speak,
so I didn't care much.
There's nothing you can't understand
when he speaks, right?
You can hear him clearly, right?
No.
I also
avoid talking when I'm alone with him
because whenever he says something,
it sounds like he's angry with me.
- That's how you feel. / - You misunderstand him.
So you avoided talking with him on purpose?
That's why whenever something happens,
I often take care of the matter myself rather than
ask Kyungsoo for help.
What frustrates me is that
they can't understand me when I speak quietly.
As you said before, it sounds like I'm mumbling.
- When I speak up, they think I'm angry. / - Exactly.
After hearing him speak,
I think he's gotten used to speaking with force
- that he frowns whenever he speaks up. / - He frowns.
- His veins show. / - When you frown,
you seem even more like an angry person.
At his age, he'd be closer with his friends
than with his parents, am I right?
- Exactly. / - Let's meet his friend.
- Hello. / - Nice to meet you.
- Your friend... / - I'm Kang Hopil, 24 years old.
Do you understand what he says well?
I barely understand him as well.
I first met him
when we worked as servers at a restaurant.
His accent is very strong and his voice echoes a lot,
so I couldn't understand what he was saying.
Even when he called me about coming on the show,
I wondered what he was talking about over the phone.
Do you normally speak so adorably like that?
He sounds very obedient and modest.
- They're different. / - The two are very different.
Even his eyes twitch.
What do you think would be tough for him?
Honestly, when I speak with him,
I can feel everyone laughing at his voice.
I can just hear them laugh and think
that he's a bit dull.
Even those we worked with teased and copied him.
The manager there also nagged him about his voice.
His voice makes things tough for him in workplaces.
Then what if
you ask them to excuse your voice in advance?
Would they still treat you the same?
During an interview, for example.
I'm from Gwangju. After my discharge from the army,
I live alone in Seoul alone at my dad's suggestion.
- You live alone? / - Yes.
I asked for a part-time server position.
They asked if my voice was always like this.
When I said yes, they said it doesn't suit their place,
so I wasn't even offered an interview.
And if I got interviewed, they said I sound menacing.
"The customers won't like your voice."
Seven times I failed to get a job in Seoul
- because of my voice. / - Due to your voice.
I heard an employee said something very mean to you.
What happened?
So I worked at a restaurant in Itaewon with Hopil.
Fridays and Saturdays are weekends.
Since there were many people, I had to speak louder.
So I raised my voice and spoke loudly as I took orders,
- but everyone... / - They thought you were angry.
Yes, they thought I was angry. They were often stunned.
The manager called me.
He asked, "Are you looking down on me?"
I said, "No. I had to raise my voice"
"since it's busy."
"I'll rip your mouth if you give me such excuse again."
My goodness.
Did you ever encounter any customers swearing at you?
Sometimes, instead of asking for more water regularly,
they do an impression of my voice.
- They copied your voice? / - Yes.
You didn't know about these stories. What do you think?
I'm really upset.
- Of course, it's upsetting and distressing. / - So...
I even signed him up at an academy
so that he can use his voice for voice acting.
You chose to do that instead.
He wanted it, too.
Voice actors require acting skills more than the voice.
When I practiced that,
I had to raise my voice by two keys,
which made it too hard. Besides, acting is...
- Right, it's not easy. / - No, it's not.
Your voice must be heard well first, but that's hard.
- Delivery is most important. / - Exactly.
- It's sad that you didn't go see a doctor. / - Yes.
Have you ever thought about going to the hospital?
Although many people don't understand what I say,
I would've gone if everyone didn't understand.
But some people understand me.
I honestly did not think my voice could change.
- I thought it'd be a waste of money. / - It's a waste.
A lot of singers get vocal cord nodules
from using their voices a lot.
- They can barely use their voice. / - Exactly.
- Sometimes they can't even speak. / - That's right.
After getting proper treatments,
they can even get their original voices back.
You can go to the hospital and get voice therapy.
- It'll change with treatment. / - I have a friend
who's a vocal trainer.
He says it's possible even for
ordinary people to change their voice a bit
if they're not happy with their voice.
(Is that so?)
It's rare to have one's voice change so suddenly.
- That's right. / - It's very rare.
- We brought him to the hospital. / - I see.
- Before coming on the show? / - Yes.
Let's watch the clip.
(Kyungsoo is talking with the doctor.)
Is there any problem with swallowing or drinking water?
No.
- I see. / - However,
my voice gets hoarse sooner compared to
- others. / - Your voice becomes hoarse.
- I lose my voice easily. / - I see.
We'll take the X-ray now. Remain still for a while.
- Stay still. / - He has a nice figure.
(Vocal endoscopy)
(He gets an ultrasonography as well.)
He has a very unique voice.
I was surprised because it's rare to hear such a voice.
We examined him through common X-ray, chest X-ray,
and vocal ultrasonography.
There was no problem with his voice.
Based on the vocal endoscopy,
his vocal cords are well-maintained and very clean.
More exams are required for him,
but there is no problem right now.
Coffee and cigarettes worsen reflux esophagitis.
They're very bad for vocal cords,
so it's best to avoid them.
- It's normal. / - His voice is totally normal.
- It's a vocalization problem, then. / - Exactly.
- The vocalization. / - That's the problem.
What do you think after hearing the result?
I honestly thought that there was a problem,
so I'm quite surprised.
Sir and Ma'am, what do you think of the result?
I was also worried,
- so hearing that there's no problem / - Exactly.
- eases my mind. / - It's a relief, isn't it?
Even though you were mistreated because of your voice,
- did you enjoy having your voice? / - Helpful times.
Did it ever help you?
- I was an instructor for reserve forces. / - Pardon?
- A reserve forces instructor. / - An instructor.
Some people there liked my voice.
- It could sound threatening. / - It's a good match.
People would listen if you give them an order.
- Right? / - My voice was complimented there.
I leave a strong impression on people
- because of my voice. / - Right.
- That's why... / - You're making a face again.
(His face tensed up.)
- Gosh. / - Don't make a face.
Don't lean your head to one side.
- Keep it straight. / - Try not to make a face.
When you speak, don't talk like this.
- His lips don't move much. / - Pronounce like this.
- Open your mouth. / - He doesn't move the upper lip.
(It feels awkward.)
- It's good to practice. / - It's possible.
- Right. / - You make a face
because you're worried about what others will say, but
it's hard to say positive things when you make a face.
(He doesn't sit straight.)
They say...
(He makes others feel uncomfortable.)
(He always makes a face.)
(His words are unclear due to his upper lip.)
You always talk like this.
- It's unclear because of the mouth. / - It's a habit.
- Right. / - Please continue.
- Smile. / - Six months ago...
(He opens his mouth.)
- Six months ago, I was at a restaurant. / - Great.
You sound better with the mouth open.
- It's better. / - It's the first time I saw his teeth.
- I know. / - I thought he didn't have any teeth.
Six months ago, I was at a restaurant.
- The manager recognized me. / - That's amazing.
- The difference is subtle. / - It's different.
- His pronunciation is better. / - I agree.
- It's possible to improve. / - I have no doubt.
I'm sure of it.
- He had a good voice before. / - Right.
His voice can change again.
He just felt hopeless.
- Keep smiling. / - Can you talk while smiling?
- He's talking while smiling. / - If you practice,
you can even swear while smiling.
Seriously.
You were concerned about asking people out.
The problem will be solved if you smile.
Smile and say, "Do you want to grab coffee some time?"
- It's difficult. / - How is it difficult?
- Do you want to grab coffee some time? / - Goodness.
He's embarrassed to show his front teeth.
Jeehoon is good at smiling. Could you demonstrate?
- Do you want to grab coffee some time? / - Gosh.
(That was nice.)
- That's good. Could you try it? / - Smile.
He got it.
(Everyone is full of expectation.)
- He can't smile easily. / - Right.
- It's the mouth. / - Seriously.
If you feel nervous, look at me.
(Pardon?)
(He bursts out laughing.)
(Laughing)
- Keep up the attitude. / - I make him laugh.
(Yeongja makes him laugh.)
I'm the answer to all problems.
Don't force yourself. Just look at me.
See? He's smiling.
- Ask her to grab coffee. / - Tell me I'm not fat.
- Try it. / - Try it.
You're not fat in real life.
(He speaks clearly.)
- That was great. / - See?
- He spoke clearly. / - I'm the solution.
- He did it. / - I knew it.
It's because he doesn't move his upper lip.
(Smile and move the upper lip.)
If you smile, your upper lip will move.
So try to smile a lot while talking.
Don't look so serious.
Thrust out your chest.
His eyes are smiling, too. Look at me again.
- Try it again. / - Again.
Tell her that you love her.
(He gives in.)
- I love you. / - That's it.
- All right. / - I have a lot of time.
The audience saw what happened.
Does anyone want to encourage him?
- She raised her hand. / - She's in the back.
Please send her the microphone.
Please open your eyes.
It's nice to meet you.
Please introduce yourself.
- Why do I look like that? / - Introduce yourself.
(Laughing)
- What's wrong? / - That's how you look.
What's wrong?
Don't you recognize yourself?
Please encourage him.
Please share a word of encouragement.
People often tell me that I make a face, too.
- Right. / - I practiced smiling
- in front of the mirror. / - You put the effort.
I put photos of my usual face
and my smiling face on my mirror.
I suggest he practice at night before bed.
- Okay. / - Please encourage him.
Friend, you can do it.
They're the same age.
Are you the same age?
I also practiced. When my face is expressionless...
- You look intense. / - You look angry, right?
- Right. / - You look upset.
- You look intense. / - You look angry, right?
(Jinho looks angry.)
The look is too intense.
- That's why... / - You look angry.
When he's sitting expressionlessly,
he doesn't leave a good impression.
(He leaves a bad overall impression.)
I practiced smiling a lot.
People posted comments that I look scary
and threatening.
- Threatening? / - I was quite stressed.
- Then I forced myself to smile. / - What happened?
- My face changed. / - That's right.
- You should practice smiling. / - He should.
Your fierce look could cause misunderstanding.
- The voice may make it worse. / - His look is intense.
(I will smile more.)
Dongyeop picked on me many times.
I was always worried about having a bad breath,
so I usually talked like this.
Dongyeop teased me a lot for it.
I told her not to do it.
- She was so worried about bad breath / - Right.
that she'd sit in corners, away from people.
- She would mumble like this. / - I did.
It looked so strange.
This was 20 years ago.
Were you only looking at my lips then?
(Laughing)
All right.
You're here to gain confidence and explain yourself.
I hope you'll be confident.
Please say something to those who misunderstood you.
- Do it while smiling. / - That's good.
Please say it while smiling.
I'm not what you think, so don't misunderstand me.
He spoke clearly.
If we happen to meet,
I hope you won't tease me.
He spoke so clearly.
- Seriously. / - That was clear.
Do you think it's a worry, Jinho?
- I don't think it's a worry. / - No?
- He went to see the doctor. / - He was fine.
Right, and he improved a lot
- just by putting on a smile. / - Right.
If he practices a little more,
he'll get his voice back.
I don't think it's a worry.
He shouldn't be teased for being different.
He can be at peace if he's accepted.
If we change our own perspective,
he'll gain more confidence.
- CNU? / - I think it's a worry.
However, it's possible to change.
People may notice his voice,
but they shouldn't think of it as strange.
If you think it's a worry, please press the button.
(What does the audience think?)
- In five, four, / - In five, four,
- three, two, one. / - three, two, one.
Time is up.
Please give your son a word of encouragement.
Kyungsoo.
I had also misunderstood you.
I hope this will be a turning point,
where your weakness becomes your strength.
You can do it, Kyungsoo.
How about you, Ma'am?
Ma'am?
Kyungsoo.
There is no one without stress in this world.
You've been stressed out due to your unique voice.
Don't feel defeated by that.
I hope you'll be more confident.
You can do it, Kyungsoo.
Let's find out the number of votes.
Let's take a look.
Is it more than 100?
It's 95.
(He receives 95 votes.)
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