Good Day Completes Group Song Recording with New Members

On April 6, 2025, MBC's Good Day (굿데이) aired its latest episode, continuing from last week's gathering. The show featured an auction of personal items from celebrities like Jung Hae-in (정해인), Kim Go-eun (김고은), Hong Jin-kyung (홍진경), and Chef Ahn Sung-jae (안성재), with the new members of the group, aespa (에스파), making their debut.

The final item auctioned was a unique 'Ji Yong Pass' from G-Dragon (지드래곤), which allows the holder to request any favor from him. The bidding was intense, with Hong Jin-kyung offering a staggering 10 million won. She expressed her determination, saying, "This is my heart. I wrote it with a desperate mind," while Defconn (데프콘) suggested that G-Dragon should choose the winner due to the heated competition.

Ultimately, G-Dragon chose aespa, who had asked if he could help catch a cockroach. Ningning (닝닝) humorously inquired whether the pass was for catching cockroaches or for features and concerts, to which G-Dragon replied, "Whatever you want." Jung Hyung-don (정형돈) joked that it would be funny if G-Dragon actually caught a cockroach.

Defconn concluded the auction, announcing that a total of 16,886,000 won was raised, which would be donated entirely to the National Disaster Relief Association.

Later, Defconn introduced CL (씨엘), who had never been featured on Good Day before, calling her a secret weapon brought in by G-Dragon. CL playfully responded, "That can't be true! I just came when called," showcasing their sibling-like chemistry.

The group then revealed their upcoming song, a remake of 'Telepathy' (텔레파시) by the 1988 group Dosiaid (도시아이들). G-Dragon described it as almost a round song, while Defconn noted its participatory nature. G-Dragon added that the song's range is flexible, allowing for reinterpretation of nostalgic tracks.

During an impromptu group practice, G-Dragon expressed his excitement, saying, "This is the picture we aimed for. Why am I already so moved?" He reflected on the collaborative process, feeling proud of how they selected parts that matched the song and the performers.

As the recording day approached, Code Kunst (코드 쿤스트) joined the team, and G-Dragon began recording with the early arrivals, including Hwang Kwang-hee (황광희), Im Si-wan (임시완), Jung Hae-in, and Jo Se-ho (조세호). When Jo Se-ho asked if they would all record together, G-Dragon clarified that only those who were available would participate.

G-Dragon noted that they had already developed a connection through the song, blending 'Telepathy' with Dosiaid's 'Under the Moonlight' (달빛 창가에서). He mentioned that they had only completed the framework of the song, estimating its completion at about 30%. Jo Se-ho humorously asked if they could miss parts, to which G-Dragon replied that some parts were already missing without even trying.

As the recording continued, Lee Soo-hyuk (이수혁) arrived, and the new members of DAY6 (데이식스) made their appearance, drawing attention. Jung Hyung-don thanked them for joining, calling them the final piece of the Good Day puzzle.

G-Dragon welcomed them and inquired about their tour schedule, to which Young K (영케이) replied that they would be busy until May. Jung Hyung-don remarked that they were among the hardest tickets to get in South Korea, and G-Dragon expressed gratitude for their participation despite their busy schedules.

As the episode concluded, a teaser for the final story of Good Day was revealed, heightening anticipation for the completed group song featuring all participating members.

In related news, following a personal controversy involving Kim Soo-hyun (김수현), the production team decided to proceed with the recording as planned while editing the broadcast content. They explained that they awaited an official statement from Kim Soo-hyun's agency but ultimately had to move forward with the recording due to scheduling conflicts. The team assured that they would minimize the impact of the controversy on the show and would edit out Kim Soo-hyun's segments as much as possible.