So this is where Ra-ra lives.
What's going on?
Did you follow me?
I know that you stop by the shop sometimes and watch me.
Are you delusional?
I have to pass by that sandwich shop
because it's on my way to work.
There isn't anyone after you, is there?
Or maybe you're on the run for reasons you can't share?
Is that it?
Do you have trust issues?
Don't try and make me seem suspicious.
Just tell me why you're here.
I'm on my way home.
I live in this building.
Have we met before?
Or maybe you're on the run for reasons you can't share?
He gets on my nerves.
I'm doing it because I want to.
- What's your relationship to the patient? - Accident victim.
I said I'm fine. Leave me alone, will you?
He always seems so on edge.
He's such a weirdo.
Since today is my first day at work…
Pardon? You no longer need a new instructor?
But I got my cast removed,
and my hand has fully healed.
There were some cancellations,
so I don't need a new instructor anymore.
Still, could you please let me work here?
If I can't start working right away,
I'll be in big trouble.
I've already told everyone that I got a job,
and I even borrowed money.
I got a job as a piano instructor.
I heard you got a job.
I'll treat you next time, so don't worry and go buy some.
Well, that's your problem.
I'll be in trouble if I hire a new instructor now.
SOMANG PIANO ACADEMY
Yes.
I'll get back on the job hunt tomorrow.
But I'm still sad things turned out like this.
This is so embarrassing.
And now I have to go see Jun.
This is so upsetting.
JIN BEAUTY SALON
What do I do?
Why isn't she here yet?
Oh my gosh!
-Hey, Jun. -Where are you?
I'm on my way, of course.
-Did something happen? -What? No. Well…
I had to go back home because my shoes were so uncomfortable.
I see.
Do you like to play hide-and-seek?
What?
Hide-and-seek?
No, I hate hiding.
Then what are you doing?
Gosh! My goodness.
Hey, you scared me!
Did you do something bad?
What's going on?
Well, the thing is…
I didn't get the job at the academy.
I'm going to find another job soon, so don't look down on me. Okay?
Hey, wait!
How is she so unpredictable?
I didn't even get to tell her.
RA-RA
What is all this?
Jun.
Is this my room?
Did you make this room for me?
You can come and hang out with Mimi whenever you want.
It's so pretty.
Thanks, Jun. Thank you so much!
Hey, Mimi!
Jun has some serious skills, doesn't he?
I thought he was just a handsome guy. But he's generous,
and he can even build a house. Look!
Can you not say stuff like that out loud?
I fixed this up because I needed it, not to get a compliment.
I did this for myself, not for you.
Okay, I won't get the wrong idea. So stop there.
Hello?
Jun.
Don't tell me that you bought this for me.
No, I didn't.
-Really? -Really.
Then who sent this?
Could you tell us who sent this?
Let's see.
Why's this name so hard?
"Dodosolsollalasol"?
-Take care. -Have a good day.
Except for that message
about meeting in a month,
they haven't said anything since I came here.
How'd they know I was here?
Wait here.
Just a second, please.
Where was that piano delivered from?
DODOSOLSOLLALASOL LEFT A COMMENT
"I sent a small gift. I hope it cheers you up."
Who on earth are you?
THANK ME IN 2 WEEKS
Thank you. I'll put it to good use, my twinkle, twinkle, little star.
I'll give you a piggyback when I see you.
I'll circle the globe three times with you on my back.
No! Make that ten times!
Thank you.
How odd.
A complete stranger bought you a piano?
Exactly. But what I want to know
is who this Domisolsol is.
It's Dodosolsollalasol. I've told you many times.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Do, do, sol, sol, la, la, sol
Well, whatever.
You have to take me with you when you meet.
Take me, too.
-I'm so curious. -I'm so curious.
That hurt.
Okay, I will.
Anyhow, I heard you might start a piano academy
at Jun's place. Is that true?
Why don't you start a piano academy here?
My gosh, you're a genius.
I'll pay half the rent.
You're broke right now.
I'll earn money if I open an academy.
I don't pay rent.
-Really? -Yes.
Do you want to do it?
Yes. Hold on.
What should we name it?
Love Piano?
No. Star Piano?
No, I don't like that. Mozart…
No. Muse?
Muse…
LaLa Land.
What do you think?
EPISODE 4
-"LaLa Land"? -"LaLa Land"?
LaLa Piano Land.
But you're going to open an academy with one piano?
Right? I'm a little worried about that too.
I'm wondering if I should buy a few more--
Why worry about that now? Wait until you have a lot of students!
Live within your means, not in a fantasy world.
Did you hear?
I never said I'd buy more. I was just thinking.
A piano is expensive, but thinking doesn't cost money.
That's right. You need to do some thinking, Ra-ra.
It doesn't cost money, so please do it often.
And the sign? Shall I introduce someone?
Jun is making it. He's even going to draw a piano on it.
What? Jun's making a sign for your academy?
Yes. I wonder what he used to do.
He's good at everything.
He's my future husband, so mind your own business.
What are you talking about?
He looks offended every time he hears that!
I'm your mom, and even I can't stand you!
You're his future mother-in-law. What's with you?
"Mother-in-law"? No, I'm not.
-Men and women must-- -I don't hear you.
-You shouldn't even hold hands with a guy. -No!
-You're still a kid. At this rate… -I'm marrying Jun.
Hello, Dr. Cha. What's going on?
When can I
take you out for dinner?
It slipped my mind.
I'm sorry. I'm quite busy this week.
You're always so busy.
How about this?
I'm opening a piano academy.
Come to the grand opening.
A piano academy?
I somehow got a piano, so I thought I should just do it.
I see.
We're not open.
We're closed today…
Can I just get a trim?
It won't take long.
Of course. My gosh. Sure thing.
-Have a seat here. -Thank you.
Sorry about that.
Do you suffer from hand tremors?
Gosh, of course not.
You shouldn't be a hairstylist if you suffer from hand tremors.
Otherwise, I'd cut customers' ears and poke their eyes.
Don't you worry. You may not believe me,
but I used to work in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.
Oh, okay.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Yes, I love it.
Then let's move on to the next step! Let me blow-dry your hair.
I guess you're meeting someone in this area.
Then I should make sure you look fabulous.
Blow-drying is my specialty.
All right.
What do you say? Shall I make you look about 5cm taller?
No, this is good enough.
-I'll make you look fabulous. -No, it's…
My gosh, your hair is very easy to style.
I won't charge you for the blow-dry.
Thank you.
-My, you look ten years younger. -Oh, don't…
-Come on. Don't be so shy. -Yes, I'm shy.
-All right. -Hello.
Hi, guys.
Don't call me Mom.
Mister, what are you doing here?
What? You two know each other?
He's the man who was peeping into the salon at night.
-What? -No, no.
Don't tell me you're interested in me.
No, I'm not! Okay?
Mom, hurry--
-Don't call me Mom! -Mother, please.
I told you to just call me your sister!
Hurry, everyone!
HAPPY FLOWER SHOP
LALA PIANO LAND
FROM JIN SUK-GYEONG GET RICH
This is delicious.
I didn't buy them, but enjoy.
I have to say, you have a good eye.
This space looks much livelier than before.
This is all Jun.
-What? -Delivery for you.
It's the rice cake.
-Ha-yeong. -Thank you, Ms. Jin.
I got it to wish you good luck
so that you can pay me back quickly.
And from now on, just call me by my first name.
What?
I'm 15 years older than you,
but we look less than five years apart.
Yes, I agree.
-Right? -Yes!
This looks very nice.
Thank you for letting Ra-ra open her academy here.
I don't understand why you're thanking me.
Well, I've just been a little worried about her.
I was also at her wedding.
When you saw she was hurt, you couldn't just walk away.
I believe it's because you were sympathetic.
Am I wrong?
Have some rice cake!
Let's eat some rice cake.
It's not sympathy.
-Thank you for coming. -Thank you.
Thank you.
So you really are a pianist.
Please spread the word.
Can I get one more?
-For the store owner. -Sure.
Right, their son is in elementary school.
-That's right. -I also
offer lessons for adults.
You can sign up yourself.
Well, my fingers hurt a lot.
The kids and all the cooking keep us busy enough.
I'd play cards if I had time to play the piano.
Ha-yeong, Seung-gi. This is very good.
Thank you.
You can take piano lessons as a hobby, you know.
We're high school seniors.
That's right. We have to go to study.
Suk-gyeong! Have some rice cake.
Why don't you learn piano?
If I had time for that, I'd rather work on another customer.
I'm a busy person.
JIN BEAUTY SALON
I wanted to hang out more.
-I really don't want to go to the academy. -Same here.
Hey, Ye-seo at least gets good grades. Why do I even bother with academy?
Don't be distracted. Just study hard.
Or your tuition fees will go down the drain!
I seriously think my tuition fees are going down the drain.
So do I.
I envy Ra-ra.
She studied piano for 20 years and can earn a living from that.
Imagine you rode a bike for 20 years while everyone else was studying.
I bet you could ride on a rope.
Hey, I'd even do a full spin in the air.
That's why I keep uploading videos. I work on my channel four hours a day.
Seung-gi.
If your mom finds out, she'll get so angry, she'll pass out.
Hey! I can become successful through my channel.
Sure, good luck.
"May the piano sound from LaLa Land fill the entire world."
A pretty plant from such a wonderful person.
And Dr. Cha is an amazing writer on top of that.
Get out of that chair.
And you need to clean.
From the dishes to the mopping, there's so much to do.
I've never cleaned such a huge space before.
Among all the things that need cleaning,
I was thinking about what I could do, though.
Suk-gyeong said I should think more.
So? What will you do?
I shall play the piano
to lift your spirits as you work.
What?
Hey, am I your servant or what?
"I Want You."
That's the title of this piece.
I heard it at the concert in the lobby when I was in the hospital.
Isn't it so lovely?
Yes.
I heard Erik Satie composed this song because he was so in love with someone.
What do you think?
It's uplifting.
He was madly in love with that woman until the day he died.
What about the woman?
She was very popular. I think she got married a few times.
That's sad.
Hey! Seriously.
You're…
Dr. Cha!
Did you follow me?
No, I didn't.
I was just on my way home.
Liar.
Do I look like someone who would follow people?
Yes.
-Did you come all the way here to see me? -Did you follow me?
Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
I've just been getting that a lot recently.
You live in Unit 408?
My gosh.
I live in Unit 308.
-I know. -What?
You should've told me then.
I saw those movers on a ladder truck a month ago.
That must've been for your move.
Gosh, I can't believe this.
Dr. Cha! Wait, Dr. Cha.
If you ever need to get your hair done early in the morning…
If you're going to use those, should we keep those in the kitchen?
No, I'll just keep them here.
It's a teacup set my parents used to use.
I want to use it with my future husband, too.
Although my first attempt failed.
By the way, what do your parents do?
I don't have a family.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked that.
Jun.
Just think of me like family.
How does it feel? It gives you strength, doesn't it?
Even thinking about it gives me a headache.
I hate it when others try to meddle in my life.
Drop this family topic. Just run this academy well
and pay me back.
Okay, I will.
Gosh, how am I going to get students?
Exactly…
I'm sure there's a way.
I'm tired now, so I'll worry about it tomorrow.
Jeez.
That rice cake. Do you have any left?
It's long gone. Why do you ask?
You ladies know I'd wake up right away if someone whispered
in my ear, "rice cake." Right?
We've concluded you're possessed by a spirit obsessed with rice cake.
-Maybe I am. -You love all kinds of rice cake.
See? You ladies know.
I can't believe that jerk doesn't.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
Goodness, I guess your husband ate it all.
When I was washing the dishes after making some snacks for Seung-gi,
he basically licked the plate clean without leaving a single crumb.
How is he getting even greedier as he gets older?
-Get a divorce! -Get a divorce!
-Okay, just get a divorce. -I should.
"I divorced my husband because of rice cake."
What a detailed and unusual reason for divorce!
-Right? -Very detailed, indeed.
-Suk-gyeong! -What?
Who was that guy in a suit at the grand opening?
Yes, I was so curious ,too. Who is that man?
Ra-ra had hurt her hand, you know.
He's her doctor.
But is it normal for a doctor to come to his patient's grand opening?
I think Ra-ra invited him.
Anyhow, that man is actually…
-He lives right upstairs from me. -Really?
Seriously?
I think he lives alone.
Gosh, I can see how excited you are.
I guess he gives you butterflies.
Well, he said he'll come to my salon often.
I think he's interested in me.
Not Ra-ra?
Why the long face?
You have a teenage daughter.
-Hey! -Ouch, Suk-gyeong!
Don't forget. I've never been married.
-Yes, ma'am. -Lucky you.
-You don't need to get a divorce. -Oh, boy.
What's going on with LaLa Land? Does she have some students now?
She's been working hard to advertise the academy.
Ra-ra is kind of immature and quirky,
but she's always doing something.
Let's have another good day!
-Hello. -Hello.
Dr. Cha!
My gosh, why are you carrying so much stuff?
-No, it's okay-- -Let me.
I told you, you need to be careful with your hands.
Well, I couldn't help it because of my situation.
I guess, in life, you can't avoid everything that might be bad for you.
What brings you by?
Were you waiting for me here?
Oh, didn't Ms. Jin tell you? I live in the unit above yours.
Of course, she told me. She went on about it.
Don't you have to go to work?
It's my day off.
I said I'd take you out for dinner, so I was waiting for you.
-Really? -Yes.
I'm so sorry. I'm busy at the moment.
I have a lot to do.
Oh, I see.
Then…
Why don't I tag along?
Show this to your parents, okay?
-Okay. -You have to!
Hi. Here, you can take one, too.
Do you take piano lessons?
Yes, at Somang Piano Academy.
I go to Classical.
Oh… Is that so?
Okay, have fun.
Why are you taking it back?
You don't need it, so you'll probably just throw it away.
I'll be heartbroken if I see it tossed on the ground.
We won't. We'll give it to our friends.
Thanks.
Thanks, girls!
All the kids are already taking piano lessons.
You want another one?
You don't have a ruler?
Do you need many rulers?
Here.
Are you taking piano lessons?
-No. -No?
Then make sure you show this to your mom and dad.
Okay?
Yes?
Hey! You won't even say bye?
Don't forget to show it to your parents, okay?
-Taekwon. -Taekwon!
-Hop in. -Hello.
-Did you have a fun class? -Yes!
Hello.
Can I help you?
You have so many students.
You're advertising your academy?
These days, everything is taught in one building.
Piano after taekwondo,
then English
and art, for example.
For moms, a shuttle bus like this is a must.
EUNPO TAEKWONDO
So I need to buy a yellow van, too?
Who will drive it though?
And who will manage it?
Gosh, wake up.
Ra-ra!
-Hot day, isn't it? Here, drink this. -Yes.
-Oh. -I got this.
It does make me uncomfortable.
Pardon me?
I don't feel comfortable
since you keep staring.
I've done this a lot myself.
-What? -Shall we get going?
I'm hungry.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Dig in.
This looks great. Thank you.
Gosh, eat slowly.
I've always been a foodie, but I never used to eat a lot.
But for some reason, I'm hungry all the time now that I'm broke.
Oh, I see.
When I see food, my instincts tell me that I must eat as much as I can.
And at times, I feel as though there's another me inside my stomach.
Right, I totally get it.
It's Jun. Hey, Jun.
Yes, I'm with Dr. Cha.
Oh, he wanted to buy me lunch.
What? Why?
Okay, enjoy your lunch.
What? Why did he hang up like that?
It looks like you and Jun are very close.
Well, I've borrowed a lot of money from him,
and he helped me open my piano academy.
I owe him a lot.
I can help you out, too.
-Pardon? -I can also lend you money.
I can even pay off what you owe him.
But why would you do that?
Just because…
Because I trust you.
I firmly trust that you will pay me back in full, with interest and all.
My gosh. Well, I am very trustworthy.
But I'm just going to keep borrowing from Jun.
Why?
How should I put this?
I'll give you an example.
Let's say I'm playing the piano while he's cleaning.
I think I'd enjoy playing the piano.
But if you were cleaning, I'd be uncomfortable.
I'd feel like I should clean, too.
You know what I mean?
I see.
So in conclusion, you feel comfortable around him
but not around me.
Is that it?
Well, Ra-ra.
How well do you think you know him?
AMBULANCE
-Gosh. -My goodness.
Oh, no.
Gosh, I wonder how he died.
Forensics think
he died over a month ago.
It'll take a while to lift his prints.
But we found an ID card in his wallet.
It isn't very clear though because it's been in the water.
His name ends with "Jun"?
Yes. His resident registration number is still readable, so we looked it up.
He was reported missing six months ago.
Contact whoever made the report and ID the victim.
Yes, sir.
Detective Cho!
Hello?
Yes.
Where?
This is Detective Kang from Eunpo Police Station.
Police?
What is this about?
Well…
We believe that your son has been found dead.
Could you come to our station immediately?
Jun doesn't like to talk about himself.
He said he has no family.
To tell you the truth, he seems to have a lot of secrets.
But I try not to pry.
Why not?
Because he looks hurt and sad.
So I told him that he can just tell me
when he wants to tell me.
Seung-gi told me
that Jun really hates being photographed.
-How does he know? -When they were playing
basketball together a while ago, he thought Jun looked very cool.
So he started recording a video of Jun for his channel.
And?
Wow, he looks so cool.
What are you doing?
Don't take photos or videos without asking.
"Don't take photos or videos without asking!"
He got all angry and deleted all the videos of himself.
Gosh, you guys also tell me to delete your photos
because you think you look too fat or ugly in them.
He's a spring chicken in his 20s,
but we're all getting chubby and wrinkly because we're getting old.
Anyway, is he trying to lie low for some reason?
Could he be a fugitive on the run?
-Oops. -Don't be ridiculous.
Do you actually think Jun looks like a fugitive?
-Never judge a book by its cover. -Enough.
Suk-gyeong, tell us more about the person Ra-ra is looking for.
The name was Doremifa or something like that.
I heard that person sent the piano to LaLa Land.
-Yes. -Seriously?
I'm supposed to meet them in two weeks anyway,
so I'm going to be patient even though I'm really curious to know who it is.
You came all the way here to meet them but ended up settling down.
You found a place to stay and even opened your own academy.
You're right.
Has it ever occurred to you that the person nicknamed Dodosolsollalasol
could be someone you've already met?
I guess not.
I'm looking to buy a gift for someone.
I see.
How old is this person?
Mid-20s?
I gift-wrapped it for you.
Oh.
I hope they like it.
Thank you.
Thank you for the lunch and tea and also for your precious time.
Get some rest.
Let's do this again.
Pardon?
I'll buy you dinner. Until you feel comfortable around me.
Well…
-I'll think-- -Good night.
What?
What is this?
TO RA-RA
Hey, this is the third time.
He knows how to touch a girl's heart.
Jun, you really are the best.
She's so random.
Did you have fun today?
Are you asleep?
Did you get any students?
Everything's okay, right?
I guess your big sister
conked out again because she was stressed out.
What is wrong with me?
Ha-yeong, I think you're really good at this.
You'll beat your mom soon.
Ra-ra, this isn't my only talent.
I'm also very good at makeup.
I know.
Open.
Ha-yeong.
Are you Ra-ra's stylist or something?
This is my hobby, okay?
Just come and eat your breakfast!
This is so good.
It's way better than the sandwich
from the place by Apgujeong Station where you have to wait ten minutes in line.
Really?
That place is so famous.
Business is so good that the owner always takes one full season off.
Every summer.
During summer, he travels the world.
Gosh, talk about work-life balance.
What's that sandwich like? I want to try it.
I'm telling you. This is much better.
Then shall I make a few more and pack them for you?
I'd love that!
Okay, I'll make them quickly. You have something there.
Mom, since you're making more anyway, make one for my Jun, too.
If only you cared about me that much.
Ra-ra, how are things with you?
Are you still working hard to get students?
Yes, of course!
LALA PIANO LAND
THE 15TH EUNPO SHARING EVENT
TOWN BULLETIN BOARD
Hi, Mimi!
I'm parched.
This is so refreshing. Mimi, you must've waited for me all day.
Oh, boy.
Nothing's easy in life.
Right, Mimi?
What?
You're back already? Don't you have a night shift today?
I changed my schedule a little.
-Why? -To learn piano.
Here's
my lesson fee.
I'll be your very first student.
Jun.
Thanks, Jun. Seriously, thanks so much!
Mimi!
Isn't Jun so awesome?
I thought he was just a handsome guy.
But he's generous, and he can even fix up a house.
And look, he wants to be my first student.
Hey, can you not say stuff like that out loud?
Isn't he the best?
Gosh, seriously.
What?
Dr. Cha!
Well…
I'd like to learn piano.
Can I sign up now?
Of course! Sure thing.
Welcome.
So you learned up to Czerny 30 when you were little?
And you, Dr. Cha?
I guess you've never learned it.
Well… No.
Then do you know where Do is?
Not really.
Do you see this white key in front of the two black keys? This is Do, Middle C.
Easy, right?
Then do you want to give it a shot? Do, re, mi.
His posture is relaxed, and so are his shoulders.
Look at him using gravity.
And that neat sound. He knows how to properly play the piano.
Why did you lie?
Sorry?
You can play the piano very well.
You're like a pro.
I didn't think you were so sensitive.
I'm surprised you have such sharp eyes and ears.
"I Want You."
Erik Satie wrote this song to confess his love to a woman named Suzanne Valadon.
To say, "You're mine, so please love me back."
"I Want You."
I'll take Ra-ra home on the days that I have lessons with her
since we live in the same building.
Sure.
Let's go.
Okay.
-Sweet dreams, Jun. -Bye.
LALA PIANO LAND
Jeez, why are there so many?
Jun, can you order some more avocados?
Jun.
Is everything okay with you?
You've been so quiet and down.
You seem listless, like when I first met you.
JIN BEAUTY SALON HAPPY FLOWER SHOP
-Hey! -Hi.
Why are you here? You don't have any lessons today.
Ms. Jin made gimbap, so I stole some for you.
Just kidding. She told me to drop it off for you.
Come have a seat.
Gosh.
Thanks.
Wait.
Sunwoo Jun, before you eat…
I see that you didn't practice at all.
Well, that's… I was going to do it today--
Ms. Gong whipped me on the back of my hands for things like this.
Don't tell me you'll do that to me.
No, there's a better way.
I'll tell you later.
Jeez, I'm so curious now.
Eat up.
I'm going to watch you eat gimbap.
Stop. You're making me sick.
HAPPY FLOWER SHOP
Oh?
It's raining.
FLOWERS
I should get going. Do you have an umbrella?
Hold on.
I'll walk you home.
Are we sharing the umbrella?
Yes.
This umbrella is quite small. We'll get soaked.
I hate getting rained on. Hold it well, okay?
You're so demanding.
What?
It's Dr. Cha.
-Are you still at LaLa Land? -Yes.
I'll pick you up on my way home.
Since it's raining.
Really?
I'll call you when I'm there.
Okay!
You don't need to walk me home. Dr. Cha will pick me up on his way home.
-Oh, I see. -It's nice to befriend a neighbor.
I can get a ride on a day like this.
I bet it would've been a hassle for you anyway.
Yes, of course.
When will he get here?
I guess he's running a little late. Right, Mimi?
Oh, he must be here.
Sweet dreams, Mimi.
-I'll get going. -Okay.
Bye.
Jun.
What's wrong, Jun?
Jun.
Are you all right?
Don't go.
Don't leave.
I should get going. Do you have an umbrella?
Hold on.
Can you not say "bye" when you leave?
It's sad to lose something you cherish.
Jun, you can tell me.
You can share your sorrow with me.
Why can't you find my son?
Why is it that you still haven't found him?
What's up?
I came because I was worried. For a few reasons.
Are you sure it was him?
Jun, you should just cry when you're sad.
Cry all you want and start over.
Cry and let it all out today so that you can start over tomorrow.
-What are those flowers for? -I don't know. Someone left them.
Maybe it's from your twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim