‘김재중 PD님, 회사에 드리고 싶은 말씀이 있어요…’ 아이돌 고해성사(?)

‘김재중 PD님, 회사에 드리고 싶은 말씀이 있어요…’ 아이돌 고해성사(?)

[Source: MBC “Radio Star”]
What’s the team’s name? It’s Say My Name. Say My Name. The reason we didn’t choose a noun for the name is you see, usually, when it comes to groups people say things like, ‘Who’s in the group?’ So, it’s not that the group made these friends but rather, the group was formed because of these members. That’s why we intentionally named the team this way. [Produced by legendary idol, former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong] [The eight-member girl group ‘Say My Name’ has come to see senior Gyuri] [And, a question from senior Gyuri]
Since you’ve released another album anyway [Approaching their first debut anniversary]
I guess there might be some things you wish from the company. [What do you hope for from iNKODE Entertainment?]
Is it okay if I just say it? Sure. At the company dinner I guess there is. You shouldn’t do that. [The confession(?) of the chick idols Say My Name] Betrayal. [Say My Job] [Gyuri, the leader, arrived early] Kids… [What should I do with them] [Entering just in time]
– Hello.
– Hi. Hello. [Average age 20]
– Hi, you can come over here.
– Hello. [(a.k.a kids)]
Hi. Cute. [In order: Hitomi, Dohee, Mei] The kids are cute. Should we introduce ourselves? Yes. We’ll introduce ourselves, two, three. Hello, we are Say My Name. They’re so cute, what do I do? What year were you born? I’m the oldest, born in 2001. 2001? 2001 is the oldest? Yes. Born in 2006 20 years old. – 20 years old?
– Yes. Oh my gosh. Someone born in 2006 can talk, sing, and dance? Yes, that’s right, now… [Really, what should I do?]
What should I do with you guys today? On our YouTube… right now the most young friends are appearing. Really? [Young friends say: It’s an honor]
It’s an honor. [Just good little chicks]
– Awesome.
– I feel honored too, but You can be comfortable on my YouTube channel. Just… If you’re tired, you can take a nap. Do whatever you want. Thank you. [Gyuri has been listening to every album]
The last album was so good. Thank you. What’s the deal with this album? This album. [Introducing the first single album “iLy” by Say My Name]
“iLy” It’s short for ‘I Love You’. “iLy” What’s the song like? Globally famous you know the song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”? – I love that song.
– It’s a song that samples that track. [Infused with Say My Name’s unique style]
Capturing every moment of love with our own style and a catchy melody. [Introducing the newly created song “iLy”]
It’s a song that expresses that. [(Surprise)]
You sampled that song? [Everyone’s full of praise]
– That’s amazing.
– I really like it. – Really.
– I really like this new song. So, after listening to it… You got the feeling? Yes, she got the feeling. As soon as the song ended, I jumped up from my seat. “Guys… this is going to be big.” That’s what she said. This is going to be big. [Let’s enjoy this really good song together]
Really? We just need to do well. This is really going to be big. Please listen to it a lot. [We ask for your love and support]
Please listen to it a lot. [Let’s have some snacks now]
Let’s eat, let’s eat. Thank you. Mei likes churros? Thank you. You know my name too? Of course! I know it. [Of course, I know everyone] Mei, Dohee, Hitomi. – Oh no, what do I do?
– Thank you. Well, it’s because I know Jaejoong too. So actually… I feel a bit of an internal closeness. When Say My Name came out, it was kind of I hope it gets more popular and does even better. [Once again, it’s an honor]
It’s an honor. But I’m even more honored because I’ve been a huge fan of Kara since I was in kindergarten? – I’m a total fan.
– Kindergarten? [(Unfazed)]
Actually, at my home in Japan I even have albums. – Really?
– I have all the CDs, really. I love K-pop. The first senior I liked [(Touched)]
– Really?
– Yes. [Mei’s first K-POP idol]
My first K-POP idol. Thank you so much. [Kara]
Kara seniors, really My older sister liked Kara seniors first and introduced them to me. So today, to my sister I said I was coming on. And my sister was like “Wait, what about me?” [Good things should be shared] I’m really grateful. What’s your sister’s name? Hina-chan… – Hina-chan?
– Hina-chan. Arigato, Hina-chan. [Overwhelmed by impromptu fan service] I… This is exactly I’m a success, a real success. I’m a successful fan. [Successful fan Mei] I’m the one who’s grateful. [Putting that aside]
– No, really, eat.
– Thank you. [While the members enjoy their meal]
Thank you, I’ll enjoy the meal. Meanwhile, meanwhile [Reviewing member information]
I need to take a quick look at this. Let’s see. So, Hitomi during Produce 48 was evaluated with “Mister” in the first round? [The first debut audition song on Korean TV] That was the beginning. My beginning. [(Glance)] So now, it’s just amazing. Really? – And Nicole also came to iNKODE, right?
– Exactly, exactly. So… Who could have imagined a life like this? [Hitomi’s unimaginable life]
This is crazy. This is so funny, I think I’m losing it. Life like this. [And]
So, the members wrote by hand [Unexpected handwritten introductions from the members]
Really? Self-introductions. That’s right. – Exactly.
– I’m touched. With great care. [Written freely with each one’s personality]
– We were told to write completely freely, so
– Great, great. each one is completely different. – Why is it so long?
– Did you write it this long? [(Packed)]
– TMI.
– Hey. [With anticipation]
Amazing. Just a moment. [Starting with the leader, Hitomi]
– Leader Honda Hitomi.
– That’s right. Nicknames! Tomi, Hiichan. What’s Daddy Hamster? Well, I… to the members – I often get told I look like a hamster?
– Yes, totally. – But I don’t know why it’s ‘Daddy’.
– But why ‘Daddy’? It’s not really a ‘mom’ vibe. Why? Why not ‘mom’? Now, she had LASIK surgery, but before, her eyesight was really bad. Her eyes were as small as buttons… She wore glasses, you know? Those thick ones? Wearing those always with hair rollers and no makeup. At the dorm, seeing that [The strong ‘dad’ vibe felt]
– The ‘dad’ feeling.
– Dad. So, can we change it to ‘mom’ now? [No way]
Dad. No way. – Once a dad, always a dad?
– Dad. [Daddy Hamster’s special skill]
That’s right. Daddy Hamster. The special skill is fascinating. [Pupil Relay]
What’s Pupil Relay? [Inexplicable laughter] What’s Pupil Relay? Shall I show you now? – It might be creepy, though.
– Can it really be creepy? – Creepy.
– Can it really be creepy? [(Serious)]
Here we go. Ready… go! [Protect the artist] What on earth is this? [Hitomi’s Unexpected Talent]
Just because. What did you just do? – You move your eyes… like this.
– How on earth does that happen? [For the sake of artist protection, we can’t show you this]
– Can you show it just one more time, please?
– But it’s easier than it looks. [Truly fascinating] Wow, I’ve never seen anything like this before. Really? Did you practice by any chance? I don’t really have any special talents. I need to come up with something! So I looked in the mirror and thought, ‘Can I do something…’ And… after pondering for a while This is the downside of being an idol. I tried to come up with any kind of personal skill. My trivial bragging rights! [Alright, Tomi, let’s see what you’ve got]
Yeah, my own little bragging rights. Compared to others your front teeth are bigger. That’s right. I won’t look. [Again, for Tomi’s dignity, we’ll skip this]
I won’t look. Feel free to capture it yourself. [An item that caught Gyuri’s eye]
Yeah, I’ve been a bit curious about this. I can’t put it into words. ‘I think I’m a bit better at this than this friend.’ What does Hitomi think she’s better at than the other members? You don’t need much sleep! I don’t even sleep during waiting times. You don’t sleep? I do things in advance. So I organize photos for social media or something. That’s a good trait. [Ending on a relatively normal positive note]
That’s a good trait. Acknowledge the good trait, acknowledge the good trait. [Next is Mei’s handwritten introduction]
Now, Mei let’s take a look at Mei’s profile. Mei, looking cute again like this. – She decorated it so adorably.
– She’s done up like a little bunny. – So cute.
– Chin fat rabbit. No, it’s cheek fat. It’s cheek fat rabbit. Kids can talk about these things so easily, it’s just too cute? Mei is an ENFP and the main dancer, right? Yes… for now, yes. What’s with the ‘for now’? [(Humble)]
There are many talented friends, and I’m a bit… No. She’s the main dancer but lacks confidence. Why? But honestly, anyone can see that Mei is a great dancer. – Right?
– Of course. See! Mei, have some confidence, okay? If you couldn’t dance, you wouldn’t have this position. Right? Exactly! – Exactly.
– Look at me. [Dohee-style compliment]
Mei. Specialty: Making friends with new people. I love talking to new people. I just love making new friends. Really? Just… yes. It seems like you two don’t quite get it, huh? Isn’t it better than being awkward? Mei thinks even a brief encounter is a connection. I think the same way but as for me… [Dohee MBTI: INTP]
– I’m too shy, so I can’t do it.
– Really? But INTPs are usually a bit – not the type to be super interested in others’ business.
– That’s right. (Still) I do get curious about some things. Because they’re the new awkward person here So it’s because they’re awkward – it’s awkward, right?
– it’s bothering me. – We don’t have to be close, do we?
– That’s right. – Right?
– We don’t have to be close… But Mei wants to get close, right? [Cute story?]
But there’s a cute story I have. I we were at the shop with other idols and I have a friend. When I’m talking with that friend at the shop Dohee gradually comes closer. Really? – Comes closer and
– Cute. with a cute face like saying, ‘I want to be friends too…’ Creating a vibe like that. Comes close like this, it’s just so cute. Did you become friends after she came over? – Yes, we became friends.
– Really? Because we’re the same age… [(Content)]
That’s cute. Yes, it’s cute. [(Bashful)]
Such a baby, baby. The moment when Mei is the happiest is when she’s eating her favorite food. Is bungee jumping something you want to try? Bungee Jump! [(Everyone is shocked)] I really want to try something scary at least once. [(Likes challenges)]
I want to try things like Skydiving. Something I don’t want to do is Bungee Jump. Really? So, Mei, do you have anything like that? Mei is kind of… Compared to the other members what thing do you think you’re better at? [(Deep in thought)] I’m best at enjoying food deliciously. Enjoy it deliciously? – I think I eat everything happily.
– Really? Wanna show me? (Shy) This is… just… Cute. Deliciously? – It’s weaker than usual.
– Weaker. [(Getting interesting)]
– Is it really weaker now?
– This isn’t it, is it? [Dohee can’t stand it anymore and steps in]
Dohee, show us. – Is this for real?
– Is this real? [1. Put the food in your mouth] [2. Savor it carefully]
Amazing! [3. Be surprised] [4. Finish with a cute exclamation] [5. Add a cute movement]
And you have to move like this, like this. – Adorable.
– But actually even when no one’s watching, I do this. No, seriously, she does this even when she’s alone. She really does this even when she’s alone. [Do you really do this alone?]
– Isn’t it a bit odd to do this alone?
– I… I was in my room, and then I came out to the living room and found her doing this. I was like, ‘What is this?’ but she was eating. [Anyway, Mei is happy]
– I’m so happy.
– Yeah, yeah, being happy is good. Being happy is a good thing. [Last up, Dohee]
– Hey, Dohee.
– Did you write a reflection letter or something? [What’s going on?]
It’s too long. No, you wrote it with so much care. [(Packed full)] It’s almost like you wrote a reflection letter… – (Hehe) I talk a lot…
– No, no, thank you. Nicknames! Dori, Kim Dori, Dori Kim, Dodo, Kim Dodo, Dodo Chef. [So many nicknames]
That’s a lot. Alright, you’re in charge of teasing! How would you tease the leader? Umm… But the leader is kind of she has this perfect aura [Mei’s pick]
– I tease Mei a lot.
– Really? Isn’t she kind of easy to tease? Well, Mei… Her Korean pronunciation when Japanese people speak – there’s this rounder pronunciation, you know?
– Right. The word ‘Dinosaur Egg’… Oh! Go on, give it a try, Mei I’ve tried about 300 times… I’ve been making her practice, but still no success… But I did succeed! I did it, right? Come on, Mei, give it another go. ‘Dinosaur Egg’ ‘Dinosaur Egg’ Alright, now faster. – Gonnyon Egg!
– Nope, didn’t work. ‘Dinosaur Egg’ [Success?]
Dinosaur Egg? It’s iffy. But I’ve really practiced a lot. – So that’s why you tease me them?
– That’s right. Yeah, there’s something fun about teasing… Yeah, there is. Gonnyon Egg. [Dohee’s other talent: ‘Imitation’]
And here we have the imitation expert. – Imitating the members.
– She’s really good at it. More, more. Who else can you imitate? [Actually, Jaejoong imitation possible]
Honestly, I feel a bit shy saying this, but I think she can imitate Jaejoong pretty well. No way. (Excited) Jaejoong oppa? Jaejoong oppa? Hold on, this might be risky… [The older sister will judge]
No, no, wait, do it, do it. [Well, if that’s the case…]
– It’s nothing special, but we…
– It’s already funny. Who… ‘Have you seen this?’ ‘What’s that?’ and everyone gathered to watch. Jaejoong once at a concert did a bit of the Gwiyomi Song… Kind of – (Cautiously) in the Rock Jaejoong version.
– Rock Jaejoong? He did it back in those days. – Oh, the rock fever(?)?
– That video [When he was immersed in rock]
– When you had the Rock Fever, Jaejoong?
– Rock Fever… [Starting the rock version of the Gwiyomi Song]
During his Rock Fever phase. One plus one is cutie. Two plus two is cutie. Three plus three is cutie. Four plus four is cutie too. Was that good? Five plus five is also cutie. Six plus six is Yeah, that’s how it went. [Acknowledged as a master of description] We even showed this during a company dinner. We all together… Really? Why are we watching this? Hey, guys. You’re good, really good at describing. – It’s fun.
– You really get the key points. [You get what I mean, right?]
CEO! [Now, the final item]
I’ll read you some TMI. “I talk more than I think, but I’m shy, so I don’t get many chances.” “Once I start, I just keep talking.” “I think it’s probably genetic.” “The other day, I chatted with my mom on the phone for four hours straight at dawn.” “I also chatted non-stop with a hometown friend for three hours on KakaoTalk.” [Even From]
Even with fans, on the messaging app [11 hours]
I’ve had a conversation that lasted 11 hours. “Honestly, this self-introduction form is too small for me.” It’s too small. [A paper ridiculously small to contain Dohee]
Wow, she wrote this much TMI. In text! In text! [Finally, Dohee’s diary(?)]
Thanks to this, now we know our members’ TMI. [Finished reading the handwritten introductions]
We’ve introduced the profiles well. Thanks, I read it well. [Say My Name’s first anniversary is coming soon]
– When’s the debut date? October 16th?
– It’s October 16th. Now, I feel like you have some expectations from the company… (For example) I really during our first album… When we were promoting that album [Kimbap Neurosis]
I really wished I didn’t have to eat kimbap. – Because they fed us too much kimbap.
– Really? Yeah… (pondering) What could it be? – I have something.
– I have something too. – There might be…
– I do! [Then go ahead and share]
Shall we start with Mei? Shall we start with Mei? Only Mei will talk about this now. Only Mei will talk about this now. Just go with the flow. – No way.
– Just be natural. (Once we talk about it) let’s wrap it up. [Self-editing point] [Super fun] Or is there anything you’d like to ask Jaejoong? – To Jaejoong?
– Is there something you want to say to Jaejoong? [There is]
During the company dinner… I guess there is. [It’s just… a story]
– Just…
– Please tell us. – Please tell us, please tell us.
– Something (During the company dinner) we went to a barbecue place, right? We went to the barbecue place and we got there early and sat down to wait Jaejoong arrives and then ‘Hey guys, why aren’t you eating’ ‘Hurry up and enjoy your meal’ he says. [Doing well amidst it all]
You’re really good at impressions, how are you so good? The way he ate he was sitting right in the middle with us like this and watching us(?) It’s like I can’t eat comfortably? Dohee, eat the meat! (Excited) So, Hitomi, how about it? Hitomi, is there anything you wish for? About the company or something. I think we can fix it right away. The basement practice room… That bathroom has had a ‘under repair’ sign for six months. [While Tomi and Dohee are venting]
– It’s been under repair for six months?
– It’s still under repair, so [Mei looks uncomfortable]
I’m curious about how they’re repairing it. But do you know this? You can use it now, there. What? – The other day, with a member
– No… But it says it’s under repair and someone said, ‘Can’t we use it?’ so I tried pressing it once. – I pressed it, and it worked?
– It flushed well. [Two people who never tried it before] It was a fake. We always… Kept going back and forth between the first and second floors. Exactly… That’s amazing(?) You shouldn’t do that. [Anyway, it wasn’t a facilities issue…]
Betrayal. Now that Nicole is there I often hear about the environment and work, you know? [No need to say]
Really…! [So, what are the good points?]
Then, the best part! [(Came to mind immediately)]
This is here. – So cute.
– As for me! [Always giving us great songs…]
Only giving good songs for Say My Name the songs are just so good. The music… I thought they were giving us meat. I kept listening to it on my way here? – (Honestly) I love it so much.
– Really? [PD Jaejoong always selects great songs]
– The CEO and Jaejoong…
– The songs are so good too. They treat us so well. [As of June 2025 / Though they’re busy with album activities now]
Now we’re having a comeback and it’s a full activity period I can’t see him often now. He always drops by the practice room whenever he has time. And he keeps in touch too. He even sends personal messages like ‘Great job today’. [Always monitoring even when busy]
– Really? He monitors everything?
– Yes, all in real-time. He really has a lot of affection. – That’s right.
– And he has so much affection. He’s so meticulous, right? So meticulous. So much so that we can’t even eat meat? [Company dinner monitoring]
Meat! Anyway, since the company was founded – he puts so much love into creating the group.
– That’s right. – We’re their first group too.
– Yeah, yeah. Yes, so it’s just too… If it’s okay, to Jaejoong maybe we could make a video message. As our representative… Mei should do it. [Well done] – I usually do this in these situations.
– No, no! Let’s do something special today. Yeah. – Let’s have Mei give it a try.
– Just a moment. [(Preparing)] Look at Us! (Politely) Hello from Say My Name You’re greeting so formally. Formally. I’m Mei from Say My Name. Yes, Jaejoong. First of all, thank you for creating iNKODE. And… Thank you for liking me so much… Thank you for bringing me in. And… [Always respecting and admiring CSO PD Jaejoong]
Always so respected and so admirable CSO. We’ll continue to work hard in the future, so we’d appreciate it if you continue to watch over us and support us. Let’s give it our all for this activity too. Let’s do this! I love you! [Supporting the single album “iLy” by Say My Name]
I’m really rooting for this album too. – Thank you.
– The song is really great too. Let’s make it a success! [Today’s filming wrapped up smoothly]
– Thank you.
– Let’s do this! [To Jaejoong]
Maybe as a bonus clip you would like to say something to Jaejoong… Is there anything you’d like to say after such a long time? – Nothing.
– A video message… – Nothing.
– Absolutely nothing? We’ll close in 30 seconds, so let’s wrap it up. Of course. Really?

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