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[Translators’ Notes] Swaggers Made in USA 18-21

Here are our translators’ notes for episodes 18-21, the final ones of AKATV’s web series Swaggers Made in USA.

In these four episodes, we see what happened when the winner Superbee was to record his solo song, how well the Swaggers know English, what actually happened when Jung Sangsoo and Superbee fought, and finally, love (?) is in the air …

Subtitle Credits Episodes 18-21
Translations, Timing, Edit: Lena
Translation Check: Nahae
Quality Check: Lena, Nahae

We hope you had as much fun watching as we had subtitling it. Many thanks to everyone who watched and supported the show! Now make sure to look out for Rapper Car — the next guest is Microdot!

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Episode 18: Drunken Superbee

https://youtu.be/gVfdHeNgdXA

Superbee’s solo track is titled ‘Me N My Gimchi (feat. Reefa)‘ and you can find it on the single ‘Swaggers Made In USA‘ which also includes a track by all the four participants, titled ‘Swaggers‘.

Episode 19: Behind Story 1

https://youtu.be/VX3_7UaCL_0

Episode 20: Behind Story 2

https://youtu.be/pgQODNJO9aY

When Jung Sangsoo parts ways with the other three to find the hotel on his own, the Korean on-screen text describes him as: “Busan rapper who prefers independence.”
When they are unhappy and want to return to the club, the Korean on-screen texts reads for Tarae: “Rapper who wants to take a taxi to the club.” And for Jung Sangsoo: “Rapper who wants to join him and go.”
In the end, myunDo is subtitled as “popular on Facebook,” and Superbee as “expert in dissing.”

Episode 21: Final Episode

https://youtu.be/MjLZanMLRTk

This final episode jokingly demonstrates the crème de la crème of ‘evil editing‘. Since the Korean language does not makes use of pronouns that often, it is super easy to cut parts of sentences together to make them sound like one, for example: “Even if Superbee doesn’t like me / I love him!” Please note that the subtitles were translated accordingly (to the ‘evil editing’) but do not represent what was actually said since the sentences were taken out of context. For example, “I love him” is literally “I love” (without the object) so the pronoun was added as seen fit while Jung Sangsoo could have actually said something else like, “I love food.”
The music playing in the background during Jung Sangsoo and Superbee’s “first meeting” is ‘She Is’ by Classiquai Project off their album ‘Love Mode‘. The track is a famous BGM for scenes where hidden, sometimes “forbidden,” romantic feelings arise between two people, often of the same sex.
Here are the some of the comments by the user ‘끼야홋’ who the video was dedicated to:
1. You’re really dragging out the scenes
2. It’s Friday, why only 7 minutes ;;
3. Make the next episode 20 minutes please ..
4. If it’s a show it should be 30 minutes or at least 10. Are you doing as you please? All other entertainment shows air for one hour every week, but this is completely random, what are 4 minutes 50 seconds -.- Create the videos with a set time -.- Doing as y’all please
5. lol Sangsoo-hyung is super charming, really cute
6. So Sangsoo-hyung has a sincere side to him as well .. I’ll support Sangsoo-hyung!
7. How on earth was he good? He’s just imitating Beenzino. I hope he’ll find his own style. myunDo’s delivery was bad too, all I heard was Shinsaimdang lol
8. lol wow, watching this series I’ve fallen for Sangsoo-hyung .. he is sincere .. I had no idea he was such a good person

If you like Swaggers Made in USA, also check out AKATV’s other web series, Rapper Car! The first two episodes with Olltii, the second two with MC Sniper, the third two with Phantom’s Hanhae, and the fourth two with KittiB, and the fifth two with Kisum are now available with English subtitles.

[Translators’ Notes] Swaggers Made in USA 14-17

Here are our translators’ notes for episodes 14-17 of AKATV’s web series Swaggers Made in USA.

In these four episodes, all performances end and the overall winner is revealed. Afterwards, the Swaggers visit a strip club and explore downtown Atlanta.

Subtitle Credits Episodes 14-17
Translations, Timing, Edit: Lena
Translation Check: Nahae
Quality Check: Lena, Nahae

The subtitles for the final batch of episodes is currently in the making and we hope you can be patient — you surely wouldn’t want to miss the fun that the final four episodes are!

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Episode 14: 2nd Performance

https://youtu.be/EC2NbLIAp4o

When Superbee says that his ears are telling him that they like JBo, the Korean on-screen text reads: “He can converse with his body.”
In this 2nd round, Sangsoo performs ‘부산을 대표해‘ (Represent Busan). The on-screen text describes him a “truly passionate man.”
Sangsoo’s secon track is ‘절대 안놓쳐’ (Never Letting Go) off his EP ‘Color Glasses‘.
In case it wasn’t clear, after Sangsoo’s performance, Tarae imitates him.
Note: We do know that Tarae did not actually leave the venue, only the stage, but that is what the Korean on-screen text says so we kept it as is for the sake of tension (?).

Episode 15: 2nd Performance

https://youtu.be/6Sam3BcZxWw

The song Tarae performs is an unreleased track called ‘착한놈’ (Nice Guy) which is supposedly going to be part of his upcoming mixtape. You can watch the full performance here. The track appears several times throughout the episodes, for example when Tarae rapped at allkpop or in episode 17 as he drives off to buy breakfast.
Some explanations for Tarae’s lyrics:
1. “13 years of rap, I stalk her, crazy obsession” — The “her” refers to hiphop.
2. “I apologize and develop like Steve Jobs” — The Korean word for “apologize” (사과하다, sagwahada) can literally be understood as “do/make/create an apple” which obviously refers to Apple.
Note: Just felt like pointing out that during the performances, Jung Sangsoo is always standing and being supportive.
Superbee performs ‘아빠차‘ (Dad’s Car or Daddy’s Car –we used the shorter version for the subtitles– also titled ‘APPA CAR’).
‘오빠차‘ (Oppa’s Car) is Incredivle’s version of the song. He was chosen by Tablo & JINUSEAN over Superbee on SMTM which is why Superbee calls them ‘thieves’. He let out his anger towards them amongst others in the song ‘냉탕에 상어‘ (Shark in the Cold Pool — here is the full translation).

Episode 16: Strip Club

https://youtu.be/0ruI7Zw-e5Y

The part where Jung Sangsoo is shown having fun in the strip club and there is text on screen and someone speaks, that is part of the song ‘킬리만자로의 표범’ (Leopard of Mt. Kilimanjaro) by Cho Yong-pil off his eigth album. The actual lyrics (what is being spoken) go: “Have you ever seen a hyena hanging around the foot of a mountain to find prey? / A hyena at the foot of a mountain that only wants the rotten meat of beasts / I do not want to be a hyena but a leopard”
When Jung Sangsoo asks woman who are interested in him to contact him, the Korean on-screen text reads: “public proposal“

Episode 17: Atlanta Downtown

https://youtu.be/YHuNDlAta-8

When Superbee lowers his pants, the Korean on-screen text actually says: “As expected, hiphop (style) pants should look like you shit in them”
The song Jung Sangsoo performs in the street is ‘명사수’ (Sharpshooter) off his EP ‘Color Glasses‘.
Just a note: Remember how they said in the beginning that if one of them runs out of money he will be on his own? Now Superbee is offering to help out Tarae. :)

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