hope this helps: 0:17 JJ Lin (in Mandarin) We are here today in Korea, Seoul, to film an MV. This special MV is not for my song. I am very happy to be invited as a special guest for a song collaboration with Jung Yonghwa (CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa) for his solo debut. The arrangement is that he (Yonghwa) does the music, while I write the lyrics. The song lyrics is special because it uses Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and English languages. It is a very close collaboration. So, we are here to film an MV for the song Checkmate. 2:35 JJ Lin (in Mandarin) The name of the song is Checkmate. Why Checkmate? In our initial discussions, we wanted to portray that life is often like playing the game of chess. We could be a pawn on the board, repetitively doing the same things for each game on the board. And many times we hope and think whether we can do more than what we were made to do. For example, to break out of social and working norms. This song is about that shout of frustration, and that longing for freedom. So, when we both sing together, there is this mutual tension, but there is also a mutual encouragement, giving each other strength to overcome whatever challenges we may encounter. 3:39 Yonghwa and JJ Lin Yonghwa (in Korean): What shall we eat? JJ Lin (in Korean): I’m full Everyone’s amazed that JJ replied in Korean. JJ Lin says in triumph (in Mandarin): I finally used it! Yonghwa (in Mandarin): Really, really? JJ Lin (in Mandarin): I have one more line! (meaning he knows how to say another phrase in Korean) Yonghwa (in Mandarin): I want to speak Mandarin People off-screen (in Mandarin): Wow, he said it very accurately! JJ Lin (in Korean): Father, Mother, good health to you. Yonghwa (in Korean): How do you say "good health" in Mandarin? Off-screen lady: shen1 ti3 jian4 kang1 4:21 JJ Lin (in Mandarin) This is my second time in Korea, I learnt three phrases in my previous trip: “I’m hungry, I’m full, and Father, Mother, good health to you.” I wish to learn more during this trip. If there is an opportunity to come to Korea, to meet my fans and sing for them, I will be very prepared. 5:05 JJ Lin (in Mandarin) In the song “Checkmate”, there are two sides that we want to share. The first is the transition of an individual before and after he starts working in society. In this transition, the individual often feels that this society is not as simple as he thought. In the pursuit for his dreams, he encounters a lot of pragmatism that obstructs his goals. It is very easy to let reality defeat, frustrate and tire you. Hence, this song tries to bring out the social problems and challenges that we all may meet. The second side is that we also hope to use a positive approach to encourage people: that actually everyone encounters problems and challenges in their life, no matter what career or vocation they are in. We are all the same, we are in this together. Side by side, walking together, we are like comrades on this road of life. 6:47 JJ Lin (in Mandarin) The “star banquet” ended around 2am last night. After a bath, at around 3am, I laid on the bed… until 6.30am, I couldn’t sleep. In the end, I slept for 2 hours. Feeling exhausted and dizzy. We’ll be filming until tomorrow noon. (Off-screen person: How will you manage?) Bring it on!
I love the due!! The voice of Jj's and Young Hwa. Match perfectly. Awesome both did great!!💜💙
小瓜好可爱
wow
我以為我會看到2位!!激情的畫面 !對不起我糟糕了(被毆
I came because it said "Jung Yong Hwa" in the title haha it was irrelevant for me to see it saying "BTS"
I hope that someone with a kind heart will sub this for us international boices :) Xie xie & gomabseubnida
If there's a sub for this video I will add on it.. thanks for viewing.. :)
Thank you so much as well. :) I truly hope you find one.
hope this helps:
0:17 JJ Lin (in Mandarin)
We are here today in Korea, Seoul, to film an MV. This special MV is not for my song. I am very happy to be invited as a special guest for a song collaboration with Jung Yonghwa (CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa) for his solo debut.
The arrangement is that he (Yonghwa) does the music, while I write the lyrics. The song lyrics is special because it uses Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and English languages. It is a very close collaboration. So, we are here to film an MV for the song Checkmate.
2:35 JJ Lin (in Mandarin)
The name of the song is Checkmate. Why Checkmate? In our initial discussions, we wanted to portray that life is often like playing the game of chess. We could be a pawn on the board, repetitively doing the same things for each game on the board. And many times we hope and think whether we can do more than what we were made to do. For example, to break out of social and working norms. This song is about that shout of frustration, and that longing for freedom. So, when we both sing together, there is this mutual tension, but there is also a mutual encouragement, giving each other strength to overcome whatever challenges we may encounter.
3:39 Yonghwa and JJ Lin
Yonghwa (in Korean): What shall we eat?
JJ Lin (in Korean): I’m full
Everyone’s amazed that JJ replied in Korean. JJ Lin says in triumph (in Mandarin): I finally used it!
Yonghwa (in Mandarin): Really, really?
JJ Lin (in Mandarin): I have one more line! (meaning he knows how to say another phrase in Korean)
Yonghwa (in Mandarin): I want to speak Mandarin
People off-screen (in Mandarin): Wow, he said it very accurately!
JJ Lin (in Korean): Father, Mother, good health to you.
Yonghwa (in Korean): How do you say "good health" in Mandarin?
Off-screen lady: shen1 ti3 jian4 kang1
4:21 JJ Lin (in Mandarin)
This is my second time in Korea, I learnt three phrases in my previous trip: “I’m hungry, I’m full, and Father, Mother, good health to you.” I wish to learn more during this trip. If there is an opportunity to come to Korea, to meet my fans and sing for them, I will be very prepared.
5:05 JJ Lin (in Mandarin)
In the song “Checkmate”, there are two sides that we want to share. The first is the transition of an individual before and after he starts working in society. In this transition, the individual often feels that this society is not as simple as he thought. In the pursuit for his dreams, he encounters a lot of pragmatism that obstructs his goals. It is very easy to let reality defeat, frustrate and tire you. Hence, this song tries to bring out the social problems and challenges that we all may meet. The second side is that we also hope to use a positive approach to encourage people: that actually everyone encounters problems and challenges in their life, no matter what career or vocation they are in. We are all the same, we are in this together. Side by side, walking together, we are like comrades on this road of life.
6:47 JJ Lin (in Mandarin)
The “star banquet” ended around 2am last night. After a bath, at around 3am, I laid on the bed… until 6.30am, I couldn’t sleep. In the end, I slept for 2 hours. Feeling exhausted and dizzy. We’ll be filming until tomorrow noon. (Off-screen person: How will you manage?) Bring it on!
Thomas Chunchen Lu woah! thank you so much!!! :)
omg, thank you so much. Seriously. Thanks for taking the time & effort :) xie xie
Hahhahahahaaha I thought it was BTS
?? bts ?
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