The ‘God of Translation’ Hwang Seok-hee and the ballad duo Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon revealed their special daily lives.
On the 22nd, the MBC entertainment program ‘The Manager’s Perspective’ (hereafter ‘The Manager’s Perspective’) featured the 20-year veteran star translator Hwang Seok-hee, who has made a mark in the translation industry, and the fantastic ballad duo Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon, who released their duet song ‘Teach Me’.
On this day, translator Hwang Seok-hee unveiled his fully equipped workspace, complete with a mechanical keyboard and large dual monitors necessary for translation. Hwang Seok-hee, who has worked on over 600 pieces, showcased his unique work routine, carefully selecting words with AI and conducting research on the works. The process of creating his exquisite translations, spanning genres from movie trailers to musicals, added to the intrigue.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Hwang Seok-hee and his manager, former translator Oh Jong-hyun, also drew attention. Manager Oh revealed that he has maintained a connection with Hwang Seok-hee for 20 years since they first met at a translator gathering. The deep friendship between the two, who rely on each other as friends, created a warm atmosphere.
Translator Hwang Seok-hee met with Manager Oh and moved to the press call for the musical ‘Once’. Shortly after, Hwang Seok-hee was asked questions about the lyrics by the actors and explained the translation intentions along with the song, bringing a fresh perspective that only a translator could provide. In particular, the stage of the representative song ‘Falling Slowly’ from the Korean version of the movie ‘Once’, reborn in Korean through Hwang Seok-hee’s direction and the actors’ delicate expressions, touched the hearts of the audience.
After the rehearsal, Hwang Seok-hee reflected on his translation life while having a meal with his manager. Hwang Seok-hee, whose name frequently appears in the ending credits of hit films like ‘Deadpool’, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Venom’, and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, shared behind-the-scenes stories of his video translation debut work ‘Dr. Phil Show’, providing a rich tapestry of his translation life.
Next, the unique sense of entertainment and delightful chemistry of Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon shone as they made their special unit debut. With unexpected singing skills that garnered attention, Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon formed a ballad duo thanks to the love from fans who requested their music release.
Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon, who perfectly transformed into ballad singers, were joined by their manager, Rhymer, who volunteered to be their daily manager. He showcased his veteran manager skills by installing a humidifier in the car for the artists' condition and preparing snacks like nutritional supplements and fish cake.
The live clip filming of Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon’s ballad duet song ‘Teach Me’ was also revealed. Rhymer actively supported them as they handled their first official schedule, and when the filming began, Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon surprised everyone with their sweet voices. For a moment, the two struggled to hold back laughter as they looked at each other, but following Rhymer’s advice, they composed themselves and successfully completed the shoot. The live clip video, stripped of any laughter, sparked viewers' interest.
After filming, Hanhae, Moon Se-yoon, and Rhymer moved to a restaurant to eat eel. Having gone a long time without food while managing their schedule, they delighted everyone with a huge eating show, wrapping eel in spicy cold noodles. The three set a goal for the music chart ranking of ‘Teach Me’ to enter the TOP 100, and Rhymer’s support for Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon’s music careers continued to provide enjoyment until the end.
According to Nielsen Korea, ‘The Manager’s Perspective’ episode 335 recorded a 2.2% viewership rating in the key demographic of 2049, ranking first among entertainment programs aired at the same time. The viewership rating in the metropolitan area also reached 3.9%, placing it first among entertainment programs in that time slot. Notably, a scene where Hanhae and Moon Se-yoon, while getting their makeup done, discussed the comebacks of major artists like BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Jo Nam-jin, and Zero Base One, who overlap with their activities, soared to a peak rating of 4.9% per minute, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Next week’s broadcast will feature the musical world’s couple Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho, who will share their real daily life with their son Joo-an, as well as backstage and stage scenes from the K-musical ‘The Last Empress’. Additionally, the ‘Trot Prodigy’ national grandson Hwang Min-ho will reveal his 13-year-old emotional life as a little adult with his father, who is also his manager, in a house equipped with a practice room, raising expectations.
MBC’s entertainment program ‘The Manager’s Perspective’ airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
