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Go around the table and determine what kind of appeal each member has.
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Cute or handsome.
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Hi, Lord.
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This is Cordis.
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And this is Truth Serum.
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See what's inside.
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I'm scared.
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You're scared?
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Oh, great questions.
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Are you guys ready to tell the truth?
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Ya'gati?
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Any last words?
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Cheers to the tea.
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Cheers to the truth.
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James.
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Which member smells the best?
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Whoa.
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Go around and smell them.
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Go around and smell them?
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Wait, that's on the...
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Yeah, on the script.
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Whoa, okay, that's on the script.
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Wait a second.
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Okay.
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It's good I put on my cologne for...
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Oh, no. It's not failing it.
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It's not happening.
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Man, it was the best.
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Which movie?
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One, two, three...
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Okay.
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It was the worst.
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Am I the worst?
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Oh, it was the worst.
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It smells the worst.
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I mean, it's not my clothes, so...
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Oh, no?
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You ready?
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I'm ready.
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Okay.
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If you had to dye your hair today,
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what color would you pick?
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Oh.
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I actually want to try blonde hair.
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Yeah, if I could, I want to just do a buzz cut.
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Buzz cut and blonde hair?
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Just...
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No hair?
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Yeah.
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No hair.
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No hair?
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That's not a buzz cut, that's a blonde hair.
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Bold?
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Bold hair?
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I mean...
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Oh, okay!
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Alright!
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Okay.
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We cool and bold!
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We'll get to see...
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We cool and bold!
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One day.
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Stay tuned, guys.
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Stay tuned.
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James, describe your skincare routine in detail.
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I mean as a roommate I know he cares about his skin a lot.
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Every morning his face is kind of shiny.
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Glowing.
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Glowing.
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So what's the routine?
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Not much.
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Just toner and just moisturizing cream.
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Besides that not much actually.
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Yeah.
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Just wash your face twice a day.
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No, no Torridon.
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I don't put on toner but I put on mist,
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lotion, sometimes masks, serum.
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Yeah, I use it.
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Yeah.
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I use it every night.
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Sometimes you got scars or some spots Maybe I think you have one.
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Yeah Put on a band-aid and remove makeup if you don't remove your makeup before you sleep Yeah,
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the next day.
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Yeah, your face gonna be scary.
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Yeah Cheers truth serum actually is real good.
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I like it
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Mmm Martin is there an outfit or look that you've worn and you regret anything from my old old self
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Back in the day I Rock the glasses with no frames You know what I'm talking about
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With the dangly earrings Ah man, yeah!
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I remember that.
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I think the glasses are so big to me,
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and the dangling earring was just not it.
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And the hair was just terrible,
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so I feel like I don't have a glow for you.
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Cool.
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Joo Hoon, what has been your favorite dance challenge you've done with another K-pop group?
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Oh...
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I think Deja Vu.
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Deja Vu that Gano and I did with Tomorrow White Together, Soobin and Sumbae-Nin.
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It was kind of tough,
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so we had to be like, tiger and stuff.
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Doing it with Soobin and Sumbae-Nin, it felt different.
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Shout out to big bro, Soobin.
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Okay.
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This would be a hard one.
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Really?
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A hard one.
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Whoa!
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Yoo-hoo!
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Yo, you guys.
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Gono, go around the table and determine what kind of appeal each member has.
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Cute or handsome?
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Okay, first up with Joon.
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You are cute.
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You are handsome.
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You are cute.
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Wow.
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You are cute.
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Oh, wow.
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He went straight to the point.
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Thank you.
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I'll take it as a compliment.
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Cute, boys.
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I'm super cute.
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Thank you.
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Wow.
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I'm super cute.
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Juhoon.
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What's up?
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Name a favorite rap or singing moment from another member that made your heart beat.
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Maybe fashion.
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Ooh.
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You on fashion?
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I like the verse.
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Thank you.
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I think verses on fashion is really nice.
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And I like your verse too.
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Aww.
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Thank you.
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Telling the truth.
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Telling the truth right now?
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Yeah.
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Cheers to that.
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You're almost finished.
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Do not fake it.
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Konoh.
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Oh my god.
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Show us your favorite and least favorite Koryo moment from one of your singles.
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Get up and show us the move.
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Yeah.
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That's hard.
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Yeah, that's my favorite one.
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First.
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Uh-huh.
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Hallanggi.
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Hallanggi.
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Red.
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Lee.
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Jin-an.
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Jin-an.
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Red.
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Red.
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Yeah.
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That's your favorite?
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Valid?
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Lee's favorite.
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Definitely.
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Definitely?
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Definitely.
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Oh, okay.
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Oh, this one.
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Okay.
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The back break.
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Because the back hurts when I hit this move.
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Yeah.
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And my neck hurts.
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It's like this.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Like left neck, right back.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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It hurts.
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Understood.
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Yeah.
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I go with you.
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What's the most embarrassing thing you've done in front of another member?
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I don't know.
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I felt like he would take some time thinking about it.
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That's why I picked him.
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I think this was in LA, actually.
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We were eating some chayyuk.
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And he had gochujang all over his face.
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All over my face?
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Yeah, I still have the photo.
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Oh, really?
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He had it like, it was like dripping.
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Oh, I really?
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And he didn't notice it until I told him.
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In a hotel, right?
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No, only you and me.
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Only you and me?
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It was everybody, but the photo was only you and me.
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Martin.
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All right.
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Show us the last text you received from another member.
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Woo!
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All right.
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Let's see what you got.
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We don't text each other that much.
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Yeah, and this one again, it was about food.
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What was it?
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Sungyeon goes, what do you want to eat?
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What do we want to eat?
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What are we eating today?
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And Juhoon goes, oh, this.
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And Juhoon answers like two minutes later, how about Chinese food?
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Sungyeon goes, good.
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Good.
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And Gun-oh sends this random photo of Sung-yeon running towards the camera.
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He looks super happy in this photo.
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Yeah, he looks happy.
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You gotta cancel.
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You gotta go again and tell him that he's cute.
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Where did you take it?
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Where did you take it?
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You are cute.
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This serum is kind of dangerous, man.
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This serum dangerous.
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Sung-yeon, show us a photo of another member that you have saved on your phone?
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I got some.
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Another man.
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I got some.
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Whoa.
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I got the funny one.
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OK, can I see?
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Oh.
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I was just taking a nap.
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It was like a couple minutes ago in the green room.
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I think this one we know.
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Choon Hoon, which member do you think is the strongest and can you arm wrestle right now to verify?
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I'm the strongest.
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I think this guy, this guy was the strongest.
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Should we try?
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It's gonna be very short though.
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That strong?
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Go serious.
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Yeah.
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Bro was like, go serious.
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Y'all ready?
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Three, two, one.
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Yeah, hit it strong.
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It is what it is.
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What did we learn?
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I learned that my arm kind of hurts after the armless.
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That's what's up.
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I learned that I'm cute.
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Okay.
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I learned that I have good smell.
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I learned that I have the worst smell.
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I have the worst smell.
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Lemmy.
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Lemmy.
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What is that?
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I just wanted to know how bad it is.
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How bad I'm getting good.
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That was kind of rude.
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Thank you so much for watching Allure.
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This is Cordis.
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Cheers for the truth.
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Look forward to my bald hair.
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Cheers.
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And Red Red is out now.
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Go check it out.
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Right now.
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Context & Background
The video "CORTIS Spill Secrets After Sipping the Truth Serum" features a lively and entertaining conversation among participants who are prompted to share their thoughts and opinions in a light-hearted manner. The atmosphere is casual, as they engage in playful questions that reveal personal preferences, opinions on aesthetics, and humorous insights. This setting not only showcases their personalities but also provides a rich context for learners to practice everyday English communication. Such dialogues are excellent for understanding colloquial expressions and the dynamics of casual interactions.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Cheers to the truth." - A common expression used when toasting, signifying an appreciation for honesty.
- "Which member smells the best?" - This phrase demonstrates how to inquire about opinions using comparative adjectives.
- "If you had to dye your hair today, what color would you pick?" - A hypothetical question that encourages creative thinking and personal expression.
- "I actually want to try blonde hair." - A simple way to express desire and aspirations regarding self-image.
- "Yeah, if I could, I want to just do a buzz cut." - This phrase reflects the language of personal choice and decision-making.
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- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video without subtitles. Pay attention to the overall context and tone.
- Familiarize with Key Phrases: Review the top phrases listed above and understand their meanings in context.
- Practice Shadow Speech: Play the video again, but this time, pause frequently after each significant phrase. Repeat the phrases aloud, mimicking the intonation and emotion of the speakers. This will help reinforce your learning and improve your pronunciation.
- Use Shadowspeak: As you become more comfortable, try to repeat the lines without pausing. The goal is to simulate a natural flow of conversation, which is crucial for IELTS speaking practice.
- Record and Review: Use a recording device to capture your practice session. Listen to your recordings to identify areas for improvement in your accent, rhythm, and fluency.
Utilizing these steps on a dedicated shadowing site or app can provide a structured approach to mastering conversational skills. Remember, the key is consistent practice and self-evaluation to confidently express yourself in English.
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Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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