1 00:00:32,365 --> 00:00:39,039 FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS 2 00:00:39,539 --> 00:00:46,504 5 YEARS AGO, SLOVAKIA 3 00:00:56,264 --> 00:00:57,098 Brother Luca. 4 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:01,895 How are you feeling today? 5 00:01:04,481 --> 00:01:05,315 I'm okay. 6 00:01:05,940 --> 00:01:08,777 Thank you brother, for taking interest in my well-being. 7 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:11,780 This is for you. I was in town earlier 8 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:14,949 and I heard them say that an Asian man, like you 9 00:01:15,033 --> 00:01:16,576 was going to perform tonight. 10 00:01:16,659 --> 00:01:19,329 It might be good for you to see him. You never know… 11 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:20,497 it might be what you need. 12 00:01:20,580 --> 00:01:22,123 I think this will help you 13 00:01:22,207 --> 00:01:23,166 regain 14 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:24,250 some of your memory. 15 00:01:26,586 --> 00:01:27,420 Thank you. 16 00:01:55,031 --> 00:01:55,865 N 17 00:01:59,744 --> 00:02:01,246 Just like you told me. Freely. 18 00:02:01,871 --> 00:02:03,206 It's all your fault! 19 00:02:50,879 --> 00:02:51,713 Kang Pi-o. 20 00:02:59,220 --> 00:03:03,516 FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS 21 00:03:04,809 --> 00:03:06,561 EPISODE 8 22 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:25,997 JAE-IN ARE YOU UP? 23 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,790 PI-O, I'M SORRY ARE YOU STILL MAD? 24 00:03:31,336 --> 00:03:32,170 I'm not. 25 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:34,088 I'll call you later, okay? 26 00:03:34,839 --> 00:03:35,673 SEND 27 00:03:43,139 --> 00:03:43,973 Listen, 28 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:47,435 I know he's a genius and what not, but I think it's a bit ridiculous to bring in 29 00:03:47,518 --> 00:03:50,313 a twenty-seven-year-old as a conductor for this orchestra. 30 00:03:50,396 --> 00:03:52,815 Maestro Kang wouldn't just bring in anyone. 31 00:03:53,691 --> 00:03:56,903 Truth be told, I saw him at the Brno competition and he was good. 32 00:03:56,986 --> 00:03:57,820 He was good? 33 00:03:59,155 --> 00:04:00,073 What's he good at? 34 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:02,992 Did he do a good job, or was it the orchestra? 35 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:04,869 I mean… I guess we'll find out soon. 36 00:04:04,953 --> 00:04:06,246 Hey, Jang Seok-hwan. 37 00:04:06,871 --> 00:04:09,624 Are you bothered that your classmate will be the conductor? Are you 38 00:04:09,707 --> 00:04:10,792 jealous or something? 39 00:04:11,376 --> 00:04:12,293 I'm not, come on. 40 00:04:12,794 --> 00:04:16,589 I think we should test him. At measure eleven, I'll go half a beat faster. 41 00:04:16,673 --> 00:04:19,801 I'm certain… that he won't know Uh… why the hell the sound seems off. 42 00:04:19,884 --> 00:04:21,010 Who would notice that? 43 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:22,053 Only Maestro Kang. 44 00:04:23,012 --> 00:04:23,846 Huh… 45 00:04:47,787 --> 00:04:49,622 Hello, members of the orchestra. 46 00:04:49,706 --> 00:04:53,293 As we had previously announced, our new principal guest conductor, Luca 47 00:04:53,376 --> 00:04:56,337 Domenico, will be leading all your rehearsals as of today. 48 00:04:56,421 --> 00:04:57,547 Now, 49 00:04:57,630 --> 00:04:59,841 I would like to introduce you to your Conductor. 50 00:04:59,924 --> 00:05:00,758 Please come up. 51 00:05:05,179 --> 00:05:06,055 Hello everybody. 52 00:05:06,681 --> 00:05:08,016 I'm Luca Domenico, and I… 53 00:05:08,099 --> 00:05:09,350 am honored to be here. 54 00:05:14,355 --> 00:05:17,442 We know his name is Choi Jeong-yo, why introduce himself as Luca Dominico? 55 00:05:17,525 --> 00:05:18,359 It's weird. 56 00:05:21,362 --> 00:05:22,739 Let me say this in advance. 57 00:05:23,698 --> 00:05:27,285 If you have any complaints or suggestions, please talk to me directly. 58 00:05:27,910 --> 00:05:29,203 If not, don't even bother 59 00:05:30,496 --> 00:05:31,581 saying anything then. 60 00:05:33,207 --> 00:05:36,461 The one and only thing we should be discussing in the rehearsal room is 61 00:05:36,544 --> 00:05:38,338 music. Are we clear on that? 62 00:05:38,421 --> 00:05:39,255 Alright, then… 63 00:05:40,381 --> 00:05:42,967 let's begin from the top of Brahms' first movement. 64 00:06:45,613 --> 00:06:46,531 One of the cellists 65 00:06:46,614 --> 00:06:48,783 is late on the attack in measure eleven. 66 00:06:50,284 --> 00:06:51,119 Principal Cello? 67 00:06:53,663 --> 00:06:56,040 Oh. Um, that was totally my mistake. 68 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:57,542 I… I'm really sorry about it. 69 00:06:57,625 --> 00:06:59,377 Uh… But… 70 00:06:59,877 --> 00:07:01,337 I wasn't late on the attack. 71 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:02,255 I was early. 72 00:07:03,506 --> 00:07:04,340 Well… 73 00:07:05,049 --> 00:07:07,135 I guess you're not that precise, are you? 74 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:10,012 -No, you were late. -I wasn't. 75 00:07:10,513 --> 00:07:11,514 I was early. 76 00:07:11,597 --> 00:07:14,976 You are a musician, like the rest of us. But are you even aware of what a bad 77 00:07:15,059 --> 00:07:15,893 habit you have? 78 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:19,564 Other players with the same habit you're showing, 79 00:07:20,314 --> 00:07:22,608 tend to drag the opening note of a phrase. 80 00:07:22,692 --> 00:07:26,446 So even if your bow moves first, the note will still come in a beat behind. 81 00:07:27,613 --> 00:07:28,531 This habit of yours 82 00:07:28,614 --> 00:07:31,242 causes the sound to repeatedly come in late. 83 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:35,204 The fact that you didn't even notice you were doing it… 84 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:38,916 only proves to me that you are severely out of practice. 85 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:42,587 And it compromises the sound of the whole orchestra. 86 00:07:45,590 --> 00:07:48,426 Just playing the cello doesn't make you a good musician. 87 00:07:49,218 --> 00:07:50,136 Put in the effort. 88 00:07:50,636 --> 00:07:51,471 And practice. 89 00:07:53,097 --> 00:07:54,932 Start again from the first movement. 90 00:08:10,156 --> 00:08:10,990 Wow, 91 00:08:11,073 --> 00:08:13,075 you're more experienced than I expected. 92 00:08:13,993 --> 00:08:17,997 I knew you had a good ear, but how are you so good at handling an orchestra too? 93 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,459 Oh… There's someone waiting to see you. 94 00:08:23,002 --> 00:08:23,920 Waiting to see me? 95 00:08:24,420 --> 00:08:25,922 Yes, exactly. 96 00:08:44,732 --> 00:08:45,566 Choi… 97 00:08:46,234 --> 00:08:48,569 Jeong-yo. Do you remember me? 98 00:08:51,113 --> 00:08:53,241 I… used to teach you piano. 99 00:08:54,825 --> 00:08:55,785 I'm Do Hyun-soo. 100 00:09:03,584 --> 00:09:04,669 I'm so sorry, but I… 101 00:09:05,419 --> 00:09:06,712 -I… -It's okay. 102 00:09:09,131 --> 00:09:10,550 Don't you worry about it. 103 00:09:14,428 --> 00:09:16,305 Would it be okay if I gave you a hug? 104 00:09:17,890 --> 00:09:18,724 Sure. 105 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:25,314 Hmm… 106 00:09:29,485 --> 00:09:31,862 I'm sorry that I didn't come to see you sooner. 107 00:09:32,780 --> 00:09:35,199 You must be having a hard time settling in here. 108 00:09:36,033 --> 00:09:38,160 I thought I'd only make things worse, so I… 109 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:39,161 waited to see you. 110 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:43,916 You know, after you went missing… 111 00:09:44,834 --> 00:09:48,045 Ms. Yoon and I kept searching for you for the longest time, but… 112 00:09:51,507 --> 00:09:53,342 We could've never imagined you'd be… 113 00:09:53,968 --> 00:09:55,011 at a monastery. 114 00:09:57,179 --> 00:09:58,347 Why do all that for me? 115 00:10:00,891 --> 00:10:02,393 You know, you were my student. 116 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:03,894 I care about you. 117 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:06,147 And also, because I was the one 118 00:10:06,230 --> 00:10:07,356 who sent you there. 119 00:10:08,232 --> 00:10:11,193 I felt terrible for not trying harder to talk you out of it 120 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:13,904 ever since you came to me saying 121 00:10:14,488 --> 00:10:16,115 that you wanted to compete. 122 00:10:16,198 --> 00:10:18,659 You were perfectly happy doing music on your own… 123 00:10:19,493 --> 00:10:20,870 then I dragged you into it. 124 00:10:21,996 --> 00:10:23,039 I regret doing that. 125 00:10:28,419 --> 00:10:29,545 Still, I'm glad to see 126 00:10:30,212 --> 00:10:31,714 the amazing man you've become. 127 00:10:32,923 --> 00:10:34,133 I heard you told Ms. Yoon 128 00:10:34,216 --> 00:10:37,136 that you were thinking of performing a concerto with Pi-o. 129 00:10:37,219 --> 00:10:38,054 Oh… 130 00:10:38,137 --> 00:10:41,307 I saw a video of Mr. Kang Pi-o 's performance and thought that we 131 00:10:41,390 --> 00:10:42,642 might work well together. 132 00:10:45,227 --> 00:10:46,854 You probably don't remember him. 133 00:10:47,396 --> 00:10:48,230 Was it… 134 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:51,025 a coincidence, or did you have a gut feeling about it? 135 00:10:51,984 --> 00:10:53,402 Because back in high school, 136 00:10:54,111 --> 00:10:54,945 Pi-o and you, 137 00:10:55,029 --> 00:10:57,198 were really quite amazing playing together. 138 00:10:58,824 --> 00:11:00,576 I really hope you can convince Pi-o 139 00:11:01,202 --> 00:11:04,121 and help him regain the confidence to return to the stage. 140 00:11:04,997 --> 00:11:08,334 Pi-o's been struggling lately. He's been in a slump for quite a while. 141 00:11:08,417 --> 00:11:09,752 I'm sure you know that. 142 00:11:52,169 --> 00:11:53,587 MESSAGES NEW MESSAGE 143 00:11:59,051 --> 00:12:00,428 CHOI JEONG-YO 144 00:12:00,511 --> 00:12:01,887 Do you think we could meet? 145 00:12:06,767 --> 00:12:09,228 Why don't you want to perform a concerto with me? 146 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:12,773 Are you afraid of the stage? Or is performing with me 147 00:12:12,857 --> 00:12:14,024 what's uncomfortable. 148 00:12:15,901 --> 00:12:17,403 To be honest with you, 149 00:12:17,486 --> 00:12:18,320 it's both. 150 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:20,489 I'm sure you heard from Jae-in, 151 00:12:21,073 --> 00:12:21,907 that I've made 152 00:12:26,328 --> 00:12:27,163 a huge mistake 153 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:28,914 on stage recently. 154 00:12:29,665 --> 00:12:31,542 I still haven't recovered from that. 155 00:12:32,042 --> 00:12:33,502 I appreciate the opportunity, 156 00:12:34,462 --> 00:12:36,547 but I think you should find someone else. 157 00:12:40,926 --> 00:12:43,804 If that's the issue, your decision doesn't make any sense. 158 00:12:43,888 --> 00:12:45,806 -What do you mean? -Think about it. 159 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:48,142 Well, the problem as I see it… 160 00:12:48,768 --> 00:12:50,936 is that you can't just run away from a slump. 161 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:53,773 The only way you can get through it is to face it head-on. 162 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:55,024 Do you agree? 163 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:59,028 But you can't solve a problem by ignoring it, you know that. 164 00:12:59,111 --> 00:13:01,781 It's a hurdle you need to overcome, sooner or later. 165 00:13:08,829 --> 00:13:10,080 Thank you for the advice, 166 00:13:10,581 --> 00:13:11,957 but I can handle it myself. 167 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:13,959 You better find someone else. 168 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:22,760 N 169 00:13:29,266 --> 00:13:30,100 Welcome. 170 00:13:30,184 --> 00:13:32,061 -I think we should celebrate. -Table for two. 171 00:13:32,144 --> 00:13:33,270 Please follow me, sir. 172 00:13:33,854 --> 00:13:36,065 -Let's cheers to that! -Are you being serious now? 173 00:13:36,148 --> 00:13:37,900 -Yes I am! -Oh, boy, Choi Jeong-yo. 174 00:13:38,609 --> 00:13:41,070 You've always had a way of throwing people for a loop. 175 00:13:41,153 --> 00:13:43,781 Still, you should've told me about it. I would've. 176 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:47,451 I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the news! 177 00:13:47,535 --> 00:13:50,412 You didn't need to worry, but I guess you worried anyway. 178 00:13:51,789 --> 00:13:53,457 How could I not worry about that? 179 00:13:54,375 --> 00:13:57,378 You disappeared, never showed your face, and now you're here. 180 00:13:57,461 --> 00:13:59,088 How could I know you'd be fine? 181 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:00,798 So how's dad? 182 00:14:00,881 --> 00:14:02,466 Oh… jeez. 183 00:14:05,761 --> 00:14:07,179 He's absolutely fantastic! 184 00:14:07,930 --> 00:14:10,975 Every time he sneaks out of the hospital for a drink, I have to chase him down to 185 00:14:11,058 --> 00:14:11,892 bring him back. 186 00:14:11,976 --> 00:14:14,979 Man, I swear, I just don't understand why you keep wasting your money on 187 00:14:15,062 --> 00:14:15,896 that deadbeat. 188 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:21,443 Hey, by the way, tell me… 189 00:14:22,152 --> 00:14:23,863 uh, when did you learn to do that? 190 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:29,201 You are… 191 00:14:29,910 --> 00:14:31,829 just really good at everything you do. 192 00:14:33,914 --> 00:14:35,332 If you hadn't been kidnapped, 193 00:14:35,416 --> 00:14:37,543 you would've crushed that competition too. 194 00:14:38,752 --> 00:14:42,381 But hey man, why are you going around telling people you've got amnesia? 195 00:14:43,632 --> 00:14:45,843 Why not just expose them and put them in jail? 196 00:14:45,926 --> 00:14:49,388 And if that's not enough, we can go find them and beat them ourselves. 197 00:14:49,471 --> 00:14:50,306 Got it? 198 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:51,724 Hey, 199 00:14:51,807 --> 00:14:55,019 I could maybe break two… of his fingers? Or I could just make that bastard 200 00:14:55,102 --> 00:14:57,229 disappear. I'm good with that. 201 00:14:57,938 --> 00:14:59,440 Where's the fun in doing that? 202 00:15:00,232 --> 00:15:01,066 Huh? 203 00:15:04,820 --> 00:15:06,155 Well, don't you know that… 204 00:15:08,324 --> 00:15:10,659 the waiting is worse… than the actual beating? 205 00:15:15,664 --> 00:15:17,958 N You've planned the whole thing already! 206 00:15:18,459 --> 00:15:20,169 Come on, man, let me in on it. 207 00:15:22,546 --> 00:15:23,923 What are you talking about? 208 00:15:31,555 --> 00:15:34,892 Pi-o and Jeong-yo performing together? I am absolutely against it. 209 00:15:35,976 --> 00:15:37,019 Uh, really? 210 00:15:37,102 --> 00:15:38,187 But why not? 211 00:15:39,146 --> 00:15:42,316 I get why Pi-o wouldn't want to, but why are you so against it? 212 00:15:42,942 --> 00:15:45,027 Look, we haven't said anything to you, 213 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:47,655 but everyone knows that Pi-o's in a slump right now. 214 00:15:47,738 --> 00:15:49,823 His invitations are drying up, you know? 215 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:51,909 He's turned down the few we got so, yeah. 216 00:15:51,992 --> 00:15:53,118 I'd say it's an issue. 217 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:56,956 Do you want to see Pi-o be forgotten by the world? 218 00:15:57,039 --> 00:15:58,958 Taking a break won't end his career. 219 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,919 Plenty of pianists have done just that. 220 00:16:02,002 --> 00:16:03,128 Hey… 221 00:16:03,837 --> 00:16:05,172 You can be honest with me. 222 00:16:05,881 --> 00:16:07,675 Tell me why you hate this idea. 223 00:16:07,758 --> 00:16:10,886 Is it because you don't want him being compared to Jeong-yo? 224 00:16:10,970 --> 00:16:12,429 Or is there… another reason? 225 00:16:13,347 --> 00:16:15,766 Who told you they would compare him to Jeong-yo? 226 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:19,812 I'm afraid that if we push him right now, it'll make things worse. 227 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:20,980 Do you… 228 00:16:21,522 --> 00:16:23,399 just not have any more faith in Pi-o? 229 00:16:24,483 --> 00:16:27,820 If we just give him some space, he'll get back on his feet on his own. 230 00:16:27,903 --> 00:16:30,864 Don't even bother bringing up the concerto to him again. 231 00:16:31,615 --> 00:16:34,034 He'll get out of his slump in his own damn time. 232 00:16:35,869 --> 00:16:36,704 Oh, jeez… 233 00:16:37,955 --> 00:16:38,789 Wait. 234 00:16:39,707 --> 00:16:42,251 Is she seriously still bothered by Choi Jeong-yo? 235 00:16:43,544 --> 00:16:44,962 Is it because of the rumors? 236 00:16:46,422 --> 00:16:51,385 NCAPF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER KANG JI-HYE 237 00:16:51,468 --> 00:16:53,637 This… is really strange. 238 00:16:57,224 --> 00:16:58,058 Or could it be 239 00:16:58,684 --> 00:16:59,518 a coincidence? 240 00:17:00,519 --> 00:17:02,521 INCOMING CALL 010-0528-8105 241 00:17:08,318 --> 00:17:09,153 Yes, hello? 242 00:17:09,737 --> 00:17:10,571 Hello Ms. Kang, 243 00:17:10,654 --> 00:17:13,115 my name's Choi Jeong-yo. We met the other day. 244 00:17:24,376 --> 00:17:25,210 Jeong-yo. 245 00:17:26,336 --> 00:17:28,714 So why did you want to meet with me here today? 246 00:17:29,548 --> 00:17:31,008 Is it something confidential? 247 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:33,135 Oh… definitely not. 248 00:17:34,219 --> 00:17:37,598 I'm just a bit concerned that the Hankook Symphony Orchestra might be 249 00:17:37,681 --> 00:17:39,308 at a disadvantage because of me. 250 00:17:39,933 --> 00:17:40,768 I will show 251 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,687 what I'm capable of. You'll see. 252 00:17:44,188 --> 00:17:46,065 Would you please reconsider the budget? 253 00:17:46,148 --> 00:17:47,066 Wow, Jeong-yo, 254 00:17:47,149 --> 00:17:48,650 you're just so considerate. 255 00:17:49,193 --> 00:17:50,027 All right. 256 00:17:50,694 --> 00:17:53,489 I'll move on this right now and they'll take another look. 257 00:17:53,572 --> 00:17:54,990 -Hmm… -Thank you. 258 00:18:02,164 --> 00:18:04,500 Jeong-yo, regarding your memory loss… 259 00:18:05,125 --> 00:18:08,003 How are you doing? Is there a lot you have forgotten about? 260 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:11,381 Is it just the time around the accident that you can't recall? 261 00:18:12,007 --> 00:18:13,967 Or do you not remember your childhood as well? 262 00:18:14,051 --> 00:18:16,386 I don't remember anything before the accident. 263 00:18:17,179 --> 00:18:18,013 So… 264 00:18:19,431 --> 00:18:22,392 all the things that you went through with Pi-o in school… 265 00:18:22,476 --> 00:18:24,478 what happened during the competition… 266 00:18:25,437 --> 00:18:27,981 So you don't even remember your parents, do you? 267 00:18:28,732 --> 00:18:29,566 No. 268 00:18:32,027 --> 00:18:32,861 But you've seen 269 00:18:33,946 --> 00:18:35,072 a doctor, haven't you? 270 00:18:35,155 --> 00:18:38,367 Did they tell you anything about bringing your memory back? 271 00:18:38,450 --> 00:18:40,285 They said it's nearly impossible. 272 00:18:40,369 --> 00:18:41,411 They said that? 273 00:18:41,495 --> 00:18:43,247 Not even with some kind of trigger? 274 00:18:48,627 --> 00:18:49,586 By any chance, 275 00:18:50,295 --> 00:18:53,215 is there anything about my parents that you could tell me? 276 00:18:54,466 --> 00:18:56,802 If you know anything at all, I'd love to know. 277 00:18:57,469 --> 00:18:58,428 Anything, really. 278 00:18:59,429 --> 00:19:01,515 Your mom died… you were… 279 00:19:02,266 --> 00:19:03,142 ten years old. 280 00:19:03,684 --> 00:19:06,520 She died of a brain hemorrhage right in the concert hall 281 00:19:06,603 --> 00:19:08,188 where you had competed earlier. 282 00:19:10,315 --> 00:19:12,943 I was the one who called emergency services for her. 283 00:19:13,902 --> 00:19:16,155 So you can imagine how much I care about you. 284 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:34,256 Oh, I'm so sorry, ma'am. 285 00:19:34,339 --> 00:19:35,174 N 286 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:37,634 Thank you for this. 287 00:19:38,218 --> 00:19:39,052 That means 288 00:19:39,887 --> 00:19:41,138 that I was not abandoned… 289 00:19:42,639 --> 00:19:44,600 or despised by my parents, after all. 290 00:19:46,476 --> 00:19:47,311 You know, that… 291 00:19:48,687 --> 00:19:50,772 That was what I actually feared the most. 292 00:19:52,524 --> 00:19:53,358 N 293 00:19:56,111 --> 00:19:58,280 Do you mind if I ask you one more question? 294 00:19:59,573 --> 00:20:01,366 Are you also against Mr. Pi-o and me 295 00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:03,452 performing a concerto together? 296 00:20:04,953 --> 00:20:05,787 Oh… 297 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:08,665 It's not that I'm against it. 298 00:20:08,749 --> 00:20:10,083 But what if pushing him 299 00:20:10,167 --> 00:20:11,710 back onto the stage now 300 00:20:11,793 --> 00:20:13,962 only ends up making things worse for him. 301 00:20:14,838 --> 00:20:15,714 Tell me 302 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:18,550 what's your reason? This is your big debut… 303 00:20:19,885 --> 00:20:21,261 I'm sure it's incredibly important. 304 00:20:21,345 --> 00:20:22,221 So why choose Pi-o? 305 00:20:22,304 --> 00:20:23,889 That is the reason I chose him. 306 00:20:24,973 --> 00:20:26,600 It's a really big moment for me. 307 00:20:27,851 --> 00:20:29,937 I watched a video of your son performing. 308 00:20:30,020 --> 00:20:31,104 And I loved it. 309 00:20:31,772 --> 00:20:33,899 A pianist of his caliber on stage with me… 310 00:20:35,150 --> 00:20:37,027 would be an absolute dream come true. 311 00:20:38,528 --> 00:20:39,988 It felt like I had discovered 312 00:20:40,530 --> 00:20:42,491 a rare treasure that's hard to find. 313 00:20:43,533 --> 00:20:46,870 From what I know, this slump started after a mistake at a recital. 314 00:20:47,454 --> 00:20:50,374 It's nearly impossible to overcome the yips, like that, with a solo 315 00:20:50,457 --> 00:20:51,291 performance. 316 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:54,753 But in a concerto, there's someone there to support him through it. 317 00:20:55,545 --> 00:20:57,881 If possible, would you mind speaking to your son 318 00:20:57,965 --> 00:20:58,924 just one last time. 319 00:20:59,591 --> 00:21:00,425 I'm… 320 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:04,012 confident I can help Pi-o overcome this slump for good. 321 00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:10,602 I'm glad we had the chance to do this. 322 00:21:10,686 --> 00:21:12,354 Let's do this again sometime. 323 00:21:12,437 --> 00:21:14,690 -Thank you for your time. -Have a good night. 324 00:21:15,315 --> 00:21:16,149 You too. 325 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:32,416 Pi-o, it's mom. 326 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:34,251 Can I come in? 327 00:21:35,627 --> 00:21:36,503 Go ahead. 328 00:21:48,056 --> 00:21:49,474 How are you doing, honey? 329 00:21:49,558 --> 00:21:51,393 Is there something you want from me? 330 00:21:52,060 --> 00:21:52,936 It's just that I… 331 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:56,690 met with Jeong-yo earlier. 332 00:21:59,234 --> 00:22:00,402 Oh… but what for? 333 00:22:00,902 --> 00:22:04,573 He really wants to perform a concerto with you. And asked me to convince you. 334 00:22:04,656 --> 00:22:05,991 He said he was captivated 335 00:22:06,491 --> 00:22:09,328 by your playing after watching a video of your performance. 336 00:22:09,411 --> 00:22:11,538 He doesn't want the world ending up without your music. 337 00:22:11,621 --> 00:22:13,874 It's… really moving isn't it? 338 00:22:15,792 --> 00:22:16,793 I'm very aware… 339 00:22:17,586 --> 00:22:19,921 that you have conflicting feelings about him. 340 00:22:20,005 --> 00:22:21,923 But I think this might actually be 341 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:23,800 a good opportunity and it's worth a try. 342 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:27,220 At the end of the day, a concerto is less stressful than a solo recital, 343 00:22:27,304 --> 00:22:28,430 and if you think about it, 344 00:22:28,513 --> 00:22:30,724 you and Jeong-yo had really great chemistry. 345 00:22:31,391 --> 00:22:33,393 Mom, are you trying to tell me what to do? 346 00:22:33,477 --> 00:22:36,188 I won't force you if you really don't want to do it, but I'd like you 347 00:22:36,271 --> 00:22:37,981 to give it some thought, will you? 348 00:22:38,982 --> 00:22:41,193 Well, all I can do is give you my two cents. 349 00:22:41,902 --> 00:22:43,904 At the end of the day, it's your choice. 350 00:22:55,290 --> 00:22:56,708 MARTIN VOGEL 351 00:22:57,209 --> 00:22:58,752 How long is this gonna take? 352 00:22:59,252 --> 00:23:01,922 I think it'll take some time. You have to be patient. 353 00:23:02,881 --> 00:23:04,383 JAE-IN 354 00:23:04,466 --> 00:23:07,427 You know Hye-jeong's piano trio concert is coming up, right? 355 00:23:07,511 --> 00:23:08,345 Pi-yo, 356 00:23:08,428 --> 00:23:09,262 Wanna go see it? 357 00:23:20,482 --> 00:23:21,316 Oh! 358 00:23:28,031 --> 00:23:28,865 There you are. 359 00:23:32,327 --> 00:23:33,161 Oh… 360 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,415 Hye-jeong invited Jeong-yo to the performance. 361 00:24:17,622 --> 00:24:19,541 My dear… you came. 362 00:24:19,624 --> 00:24:22,043 -Thank you for showing up. -Don't mention it. 363 00:24:23,211 --> 00:24:25,964 I came because I haven't seen a performance in a while. 364 00:24:26,047 --> 00:24:26,882 Oh, yeah? 365 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:29,134 When would you have come 366 00:24:29,217 --> 00:24:31,761 to see a performance with Yoon Han-rim in it? 367 00:24:32,637 --> 00:24:33,638 Come on, admit it, 368 00:24:33,722 --> 00:24:35,474 you came for my sake, didn't you? 369 00:24:40,896 --> 00:24:42,522 Hm! Jeong-yo. 370 00:24:43,815 --> 00:24:44,649 Hey. 371 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:49,029 How was the performance? 372 00:24:49,112 --> 00:24:51,323 -Was it any good? -It was nice. 373 00:24:51,406 --> 00:24:53,200 -Yeah. -I liked all three of them. 374 00:24:53,700 --> 00:24:55,076 The ensemble was good too. 375 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:57,704 All three of them are from our alma mater. 376 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:00,499 They're all music majors from our grade. 377 00:25:01,124 --> 00:25:01,958 Ah. 378 00:25:02,501 --> 00:25:03,376 But who was… 379 00:25:04,252 --> 00:25:06,004 the one playing the piano just now? 380 00:25:07,005 --> 00:25:08,465 I thought he was really good. 381 00:25:09,799 --> 00:25:10,926 Hmm. Good in what way? 382 00:25:12,302 --> 00:25:13,803 I thought he was forcing it. 383 00:25:14,596 --> 00:25:15,430 Really? 384 00:25:16,139 --> 00:25:18,183 Jeong-yo! Jeong-yo! 385 00:25:18,266 --> 00:25:21,228 Hey, Jeong-yo! Whoa! Hey! Oh, look at you. 386 00:25:22,020 --> 00:25:22,854 Man… 387 00:25:22,938 --> 00:25:26,566 you know how worried sick all of our classmates were when you disappeared? 388 00:25:26,650 --> 00:25:27,734 I forgot… 389 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:29,694 you have no memories from back then. 390 00:25:29,778 --> 00:25:30,737 Oh. 391 00:25:30,820 --> 00:25:34,616 For sure you don't remember that you and me used fight all the time in school. 392 00:25:34,699 --> 00:25:35,534 I used to fight? 393 00:25:35,617 --> 00:25:36,451 Oh, yeah! 394 00:25:36,535 --> 00:25:40,205 I mean, we were just teenagers full of adrenaline and hormones back then, 395 00:25:40,288 --> 00:25:42,374 we were just young, so we fought a lot. 396 00:25:42,457 --> 00:25:46,127 It's okay, man. Kids become friends by fighting and stuff, you know that. 397 00:25:47,504 --> 00:25:49,297 Oh, dude… 398 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:52,259 I heard you joined the Hankook Symphony Orchestra as a conductor. 399 00:25:52,342 --> 00:25:55,220 -I start early next month. -Oh… who are you performing with? 400 00:25:55,303 --> 00:25:56,763 I still haven't decided. 401 00:25:57,764 --> 00:25:59,516 Well… Then how about me? 402 00:26:00,016 --> 00:26:03,436 I'd much rather play in a big stage that in a tiny venue like this. 403 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:05,063 Man… I'll be open with you. 404 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:07,274 I was deeply moved by you 405 00:26:07,357 --> 00:26:09,401 when I saw you conduct for the first time. 406 00:26:09,484 --> 00:26:10,485 Hmm, 407 00:26:10,569 --> 00:26:13,738 to be perfectly honest, I think we could make great music together. 408 00:26:13,822 --> 00:26:15,490 I think we should join forces. 409 00:26:16,616 --> 00:26:18,076 Okay, I'll think about it. 410 00:26:18,159 --> 00:26:19,286 Great, thanks, man. 411 00:26:20,579 --> 00:26:22,622 Hey, Jeong-yo, about the soloist… 412 00:26:22,706 --> 00:26:24,291 we should discuss it a bit more-- 413 00:26:24,374 --> 00:26:25,250 Hey, Hong Jae-in. 414 00:26:26,042 --> 00:26:28,336 Trying to interfere with my sales pitch again? 415 00:26:28,420 --> 00:26:29,379 Huh? 416 00:26:29,462 --> 00:26:33,300 If the pianist and the conductor are on the same page, then that's that. 417 00:26:35,218 --> 00:26:36,803 Hey, ladies… coming for drinks? 418 00:26:36,886 --> 00:26:38,888 -Okay, but just a few. -Fine, we'll be there. 419 00:26:38,972 --> 00:26:41,266 All right then, it's at Luce Beers. Join us there later. You better come, 420 00:26:41,349 --> 00:26:42,183 okay? 421 00:26:43,101 --> 00:26:45,562 I booked us some tables at Luce Beers for a nightcap. 422 00:26:45,645 --> 00:26:46,605 Don't go home just yet. 423 00:26:46,688 --> 00:26:48,523 Come for a drink and we can go over it 424 00:26:48,607 --> 00:26:50,400 a little bit more. Are you coming? 425 00:26:50,483 --> 00:26:51,443 Sure. 426 00:26:51,526 --> 00:26:54,779 Great. See you in a bit. Yeah. Ha… 427 00:26:55,947 --> 00:26:58,158 All of you better be there! I'll be waiting. 428 00:26:58,241 --> 00:26:59,909 -Of course! We'll be there. -We're coming! See you in a bit. 429 00:26:59,993 --> 00:27:02,370 Are you really considering performing with him? 430 00:27:02,912 --> 00:27:06,333 Listen, I know it's not my place to say this, but he's not your guy. 431 00:27:07,709 --> 00:27:10,211 His music lacks soul and honestly, so does he. 432 00:27:10,295 --> 00:27:13,965 Do you really want someone like that to perform with you for your debut? 433 00:27:14,049 --> 00:27:16,426 I think you should reconsider your choice. 434 00:27:16,509 --> 00:27:17,636 Is that so? 435 00:27:18,386 --> 00:27:21,598 Then why don't you do the concerto with me, so I don't have to perform 436 00:27:21,681 --> 00:27:22,641 with him? 437 00:27:23,892 --> 00:27:26,269 I would much rather perform with you, Mr. Pi-o. 438 00:27:27,270 --> 00:27:29,189 I watched a video of your performance, 439 00:27:29,856 --> 00:27:31,107 and it was spectacular. 440 00:27:32,275 --> 00:27:33,735 And I'm asking you to do this 441 00:27:34,736 --> 00:27:37,405 because performing with you would make me look good. 442 00:27:39,449 --> 00:27:40,700 What do you mean by that? 443 00:27:41,242 --> 00:27:44,579 The Hankook Symphony Orchestra is notorious for being territorial. 444 00:27:45,288 --> 00:27:47,123 Since I was brought in unexpectedly, 445 00:27:48,416 --> 00:27:50,877 I still have a lot to do to prove myself to them. 446 00:27:52,712 --> 00:27:55,382 If you do this, it would really help me out big time. 447 00:27:56,049 --> 00:27:58,551 I understand what you're saying, but the thing is, 448 00:27:59,135 --> 00:28:01,680 I still haven't gotten over my slump, I told you-- 449 00:28:01,763 --> 00:28:04,599 It's just something you'll have to face sooner or later. 450 00:28:06,851 --> 00:28:07,686 Mr. Pi-o. 451 00:28:11,439 --> 00:28:13,024 I think it will be really good. 452 00:28:16,444 --> 00:28:17,278 N 453 00:28:22,075 --> 00:28:24,494 I would much rather perform with you, Mr. Pi-o. 454 00:28:28,581 --> 00:28:31,251 If you do this, it would really help me out big time. 455 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:35,046 It's just something you'll have to face sooner or later. 456 00:28:51,062 --> 00:28:52,939 KANG PI-O 457 00:28:53,022 --> 00:28:54,190 I'm in. Let's do it. 458 00:29:00,697 --> 00:29:02,907 In the end, I guess you got what you wanted. 459 00:29:03,992 --> 00:29:06,077 I told you this was risky, but you don't listen. 460 00:29:06,161 --> 00:29:08,705 With all due respect, I don't think it'll be risky. 461 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:10,373 I whole-heartedly believe that 462 00:29:10,999 --> 00:29:13,835 Mr. Kang-Pio is the best partner for a successful debut. 463 00:29:15,128 --> 00:29:15,962 What about the program? 464 00:29:16,045 --> 00:29:16,880 Hm? 465 00:29:16,963 --> 00:29:20,425 You said the second half would be Brahms One, the piece that won you the 466 00:29:20,508 --> 00:29:21,676 conducting competition. 467 00:29:22,343 --> 00:29:23,303 And the first half? 468 00:29:23,845 --> 00:29:26,181 Have the two of you already agreed on that? 469 00:29:26,264 --> 00:29:28,433 Um… actually, we haven't yet… 470 00:29:30,852 --> 00:29:32,103 What do you want to play? 471 00:29:32,687 --> 00:29:34,022 Have you thought about it? 472 00:29:36,024 --> 00:29:38,234 Ravel. That's what I would like to play. 473 00:29:38,735 --> 00:29:41,237 No, that would just muddy the theme. 474 00:29:43,531 --> 00:29:46,326 How about Mozart's Piano Concerto Twenty instead? 475 00:29:47,368 --> 00:29:48,953 From a storytelling standpoint, 476 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:52,123 it shows you coming out of the darkness and into the light. 477 00:29:52,207 --> 00:29:55,502 So pairing Mozart Twenty and Brahms One would actually keep 478 00:29:56,085 --> 00:29:59,005 -the overall program more cohesive. -But think about it, 479 00:29:59,798 --> 00:30:02,926 Pi-o has never played Mozart Twenty before, and as you know, 480 00:30:03,009 --> 00:30:04,552 it is not exactly an easy piece-- 481 00:30:04,636 --> 00:30:05,720 What are you saying? 482 00:30:06,721 --> 00:30:09,682 Are professionals only supposed to play what they already know? 483 00:30:09,766 --> 00:30:10,809 Hm. 484 00:30:10,892 --> 00:30:11,810 Well, 485 00:30:11,893 --> 00:30:14,771 if you feel, like we might be pushing it, I don't mind performing something 486 00:30:14,854 --> 00:30:15,688 -you've-- -No. 487 00:30:16,856 --> 00:30:17,857 I know I can do it. 488 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:20,652 I will do it. 489 00:30:21,277 --> 00:30:22,111 N 490 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:24,489 ENSEMBLE ROOM 491 00:30:26,157 --> 00:30:27,534 Are you sure you can do it? 492 00:30:29,994 --> 00:30:31,621 Because if you think it might be too much-- 493 00:30:31,704 --> 00:30:32,956 Do you think it's too much? 494 00:30:33,039 --> 00:30:34,290 I told you I could do it. 495 00:30:43,883 --> 00:30:46,427 What made you think this would be a good idea? 496 00:30:46,511 --> 00:30:49,514 He was so adamant about it that I finally gave in. But if he ends up ruining 497 00:30:49,597 --> 00:30:50,807 his debut because of this-- 498 00:30:50,890 --> 00:30:54,394 What do you think is unique about Choi Jeong-yo's way of doing things? 499 00:30:55,019 --> 00:30:57,897 It's the audacity to do the impossible. That's his charm. 500 00:30:58,731 --> 00:30:59,816 And the sheer ferocity 501 00:30:59,899 --> 00:31:01,860 with which he manages to pull it off. 502 00:31:02,652 --> 00:31:03,570 And if he doesn't? 503 00:31:05,572 --> 00:31:07,490 We'll deal with the aftermath of that. 504 00:31:11,244 --> 00:31:13,204 The orchestra's eightieth is coming up. 505 00:31:15,331 --> 00:31:18,293 It's now time that a new conductor showed up and took over. 506 00:31:19,043 --> 00:31:20,169 So we should use this 507 00:31:22,171 --> 00:31:25,508 as a chance to see whether Choi Jeong-yo is capable of doing that. 508 00:32:32,533 --> 00:32:33,451 Excuse me… 509 00:32:34,994 --> 00:32:36,996 I reserved a practice room. 510 00:32:38,706 --> 00:32:39,540 Uh… 511 00:32:41,292 --> 00:32:44,003 -You can go to Room Three if you'd like. -Thanks. 512 00:32:53,429 --> 00:32:54,263 Hey. 513 00:32:55,181 --> 00:32:57,350 Do you know who just came to practice here? 514 00:32:58,768 --> 00:32:59,811 Kang Pi-o himself! 515 00:33:13,783 --> 00:33:15,743 -What? -This is insane! 516 00:33:16,327 --> 00:33:18,454 Guess what Kang Pi-o is playing right now. 517 00:33:19,038 --> 00:33:20,206 He's playing Hanon One. 518 00:33:21,207 --> 00:33:23,584 HEY, THIS IS INSANE GUESS WHAT KANG PI-O IS PLAYING RIGHT NOW 519 00:33:23,668 --> 00:33:26,129 HAHAHAHAHA IS KANG PI-O AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KID? 520 00:35:54,193 --> 00:35:55,862 What brings you all the way here? 521 00:36:02,243 --> 00:36:03,077 Choi Jeong-yo. 522 00:36:04,370 --> 00:36:05,329 I'm really sorry, 523 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:07,248 but I need your help. 524 00:36:09,041 --> 00:36:10,293 I've been trying to overcome it, 525 00:36:10,376 --> 00:36:11,210 but I can't. 526 00:36:12,962 --> 00:36:15,173 I don't know how, but I memorized the piece, 527 00:36:15,756 --> 00:36:18,217 but I'm still completely terrified of having to perform 528 00:36:18,301 --> 00:36:19,510 in front of people. 529 00:36:20,094 --> 00:36:22,805 And I… don't have the slightest idea 530 00:36:24,473 --> 00:36:25,474 how to overcome it. 531 00:36:26,851 --> 00:36:28,728 I don't care if I ruin my reputation, 532 00:36:29,228 --> 00:36:31,147 but I won't drag you down with me. 533 00:36:32,523 --> 00:36:34,483 If you decide I won't be able to do it, 534 00:36:36,152 --> 00:36:37,069 find someone else. 535 00:36:41,866 --> 00:36:43,743 Do you have some free time right now? 536 00:36:44,285 --> 00:36:45,745 I want to take you somewhere. 537 00:37:10,728 --> 00:37:13,648 I just happened to hear him playing one day on the subway. 538 00:37:14,774 --> 00:37:17,360 He usually out here around this time on the weekends. 539 00:37:17,443 --> 00:37:18,486 Isn't it something? 540 00:37:19,153 --> 00:37:21,239 To hear a performance like this out here? 541 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:25,701 Mr. Pi-o, why do you think people even listen to music? 542 00:37:28,704 --> 00:37:31,791 Because it offers us some comfort in the crazy chaos of life. 543 00:37:32,750 --> 00:37:36,212 And do you think the people listening to this music right now 544 00:37:36,295 --> 00:37:38,506 are standing here judging him by any chance? 545 00:37:39,257 --> 00:37:40,091 They're not. 546 00:37:41,300 --> 00:37:43,052 They're all being comforted by him. 547 00:37:44,428 --> 00:37:46,555 But what I need you to look at closely now 548 00:37:47,640 --> 00:37:49,141 is the expression on his face. 549 00:37:49,767 --> 00:37:50,643 Does he look like 550 00:37:51,143 --> 00:37:53,396 he's afraid of being judged by the audience? 551 00:37:53,479 --> 00:37:54,647 He does not. 552 00:37:55,648 --> 00:37:56,482 Not at all. 553 00:37:57,275 --> 00:37:58,109 The thing is… 554 00:37:58,192 --> 00:38:01,279 he's finding joy in the very music he's playing. 555 00:38:01,362 --> 00:38:02,530 Because he's the one 556 00:38:03,030 --> 00:38:05,366 being comforted by his music more than anyone. 557 00:38:07,034 --> 00:38:07,868 Has something 558 00:38:08,828 --> 00:38:11,038 happened recently that's been bothering you? 559 00:38:13,291 --> 00:38:16,919 Maybe… something broke inside you and your slump might've started there. 560 00:38:18,212 --> 00:38:21,048 I'm sure you know that before playing for anyone else, you have to play for 561 00:38:21,132 --> 00:38:21,966 yourself. 562 00:38:22,508 --> 00:38:24,802 Before you can even think of comforting anyone, 563 00:38:24,885 --> 00:38:26,053 you need to figure out how 564 00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:27,013 to soothe your own… 565 00:38:27,096 --> 00:38:28,472 wounds and heal your heart. 566 00:38:29,849 --> 00:38:30,683 To start out, 567 00:38:31,225 --> 00:38:34,020 try playing music for yourself, to comfort your heart. 568 00:38:58,169 --> 00:38:59,170 Tell me the truth. 569 00:38:59,712 --> 00:39:01,047 Just tell me who his father is. 570 00:39:01,130 --> 00:39:02,840 And send him back to that bastard! 571 00:39:02,923 --> 00:39:05,468 I've told you already, why don't you believe me. 572 00:39:05,551 --> 00:39:06,802 He doesn't have a father. 573 00:39:07,303 --> 00:39:08,262 Pi-o is 574 00:39:08,763 --> 00:39:10,931 a gift sent to me by God. He's a miracle. 575 00:39:11,015 --> 00:39:13,184 Oh, my goodness, you've lost your mind. 576 00:39:13,684 --> 00:39:14,518 You're insane! 577 00:39:15,186 --> 00:39:16,687 You have gone completely mad! 578 00:39:26,530 --> 00:39:27,365 N 579 00:39:43,130 --> 00:39:46,759 Maybe… something broke inside you and your slump might've started there. 580 00:39:47,551 --> 00:39:51,347 Mr. Kang Pi-o, have you ever… just played music to comfort your own heart? 581 00:40:31,470 --> 00:40:34,306 I'm sure you know that before playing for anyone else, you have to play for 582 00:40:34,390 --> 00:40:35,224 yourself. 583 00:40:35,307 --> 00:40:37,685 Before you can even think of comforting anyone, 584 00:40:37,768 --> 00:40:40,438 you need to figure out how to soothe your own wounds… 585 00:42:01,769 --> 00:42:03,896 You're all checked in. Have a good evening. 586 00:42:03,979 --> 00:42:06,273 2026 KOREA LUCENA GRAND AWARDS 587 00:42:06,357 --> 00:42:07,191 That's great! 588 00:42:08,651 --> 00:42:10,361 -Good to see you. -Oh, hi! 589 00:42:11,070 --> 00:42:13,072 -It's been forever. -Yeah, way too long. 590 00:42:14,573 --> 00:42:16,242 -Where's your seat? -I'll pin it on you. 591 00:42:16,325 --> 00:42:17,159 It's further up. 592 00:42:18,661 --> 00:42:20,788 I'll see you later then. I will, won't I? 593 00:42:26,335 --> 00:42:28,128 -Oh, hello sir. -Ah, yes, hello. 594 00:42:28,212 --> 00:42:29,088 How have you been? 595 00:42:29,171 --> 00:42:31,590 -Oh, hello. -How long has it been since the last time? 596 00:42:31,674 --> 00:42:32,508 Ah… 597 00:42:32,591 --> 00:42:34,969 -It feels like just the other day. Yes. -I know, right? 598 00:42:35,469 --> 00:42:36,720 You're doing well, I hope? 599 00:42:36,804 --> 00:42:38,931 Jeong-yo, nice to see you here. 600 00:42:39,014 --> 00:42:41,600 -It's a pleasure to see you. -Oh. Hello Ms. Kang. 601 00:42:41,684 --> 00:42:43,769 -Hello. -Gosh, Ms. Yoon. 602 00:42:43,852 --> 00:42:45,646 You should have told me in advance 603 00:42:45,729 --> 00:42:48,107 that you were going to bring Jeong-yo with you. 604 00:42:49,358 --> 00:42:51,360 Since you could not provide the subsidy, 605 00:42:52,027 --> 00:42:54,572 what choice did I have but to send the man of the hour in search for 606 00:42:54,655 --> 00:42:56,699 sponsors? Though it's hardly a musician's job. 607 00:42:56,782 --> 00:42:59,868 If you put it like that, Jeong-yo might misunderstand you. 608 00:42:59,952 --> 00:43:02,746 I've been working myself to the bone for the Hankook Symphony Orchestra 609 00:43:02,830 --> 00:43:04,498 -lately. -Ms. Yoon. 610 00:43:04,582 --> 00:43:06,667 Oh, my. Hello, director! 611 00:43:08,502 --> 00:43:09,545 When did you get here? 612 00:43:09,628 --> 00:43:11,797 -Just a moment ago… -What on earth did you do? 613 00:43:11,880 --> 00:43:13,882 His playing sounds completely different now. 614 00:43:13,966 --> 00:43:15,968 He's just been playing nonstop as of late, 615 00:43:16,051 --> 00:43:17,678 but something's different now. 616 00:43:17,761 --> 00:43:19,680 I can feel the joy in his music. 617 00:43:19,763 --> 00:43:20,973 What have you done? 618 00:43:22,349 --> 00:43:24,518 That's Pi-o's hard work finally paying off. 619 00:43:26,770 --> 00:43:28,314 Sure… did you see what I sent you? 620 00:43:28,397 --> 00:43:29,231 Oh, yes I did. 621 00:43:33,235 --> 00:43:35,195 Distinguished guests, honored attendees, 622 00:43:35,279 --> 00:43:38,115 and the award winners who are the stars of this event. 623 00:43:38,949 --> 00:43:41,827 It is a great honor to deliver this congratulatory address at such a 624 00:43:41,910 --> 00:43:43,162 meaningful event. 625 00:43:43,245 --> 00:43:44,079 The name Lucena 626 00:43:44,163 --> 00:43:47,833 means "a shining companion of the arts, even in the darkest of times" 627 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:52,046 Art is a delicate flower that always blooms from the deepest parts of the 628 00:43:52,129 --> 00:43:52,963 human soul. 629 00:43:53,047 --> 00:43:55,674 -However, for that flower to fully -Excuse me for a second. 630 00:43:55,758 --> 00:43:57,843 Bloom in society, it will definitely need 631 00:43:57,926 --> 00:43:59,887 -Hm-hmm. -someone's care and attention. 632 00:44:07,561 --> 00:44:09,772 He's just been playing nonstop as of late, 633 00:44:09,855 --> 00:44:11,398 but something's different now. 634 00:44:11,482 --> 00:44:13,317 I can feel the joy in his music. 635 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:14,652 What have you done? 636 00:44:31,126 --> 00:44:33,128 Let's just play again. What do you think? 637 00:44:33,212 --> 00:44:34,254 Okay. 638 00:44:35,172 --> 00:44:37,132 Hey, don't be sore if I beat you, okay? 639 00:44:37,758 --> 00:44:39,218 When we play, let's have fun! 640 00:44:40,344 --> 00:44:42,346 Oh, please. I'm the one who's gonna win. 641 00:44:42,888 --> 00:44:44,056 So you can't get upset. 642 00:44:47,643 --> 00:44:49,478 PERFORMERS' GREEN ROOM THIS WAY 643 00:45:15,045 --> 00:45:17,339 Let's be real, I'm clearly in first place. 644 00:45:17,423 --> 00:45:18,549 You know it. 645 00:45:19,341 --> 00:45:21,385 -Hmm… -Hey. 646 00:45:21,468 --> 00:45:23,011 -You wish. -I'm gonna win. 647 00:45:51,915 --> 00:45:52,750 Jeong-yo. 648 00:45:54,084 --> 00:45:55,294 What are you doing here? 649 00:45:56,795 --> 00:45:57,629 Oh, I… 650 00:45:59,381 --> 00:46:01,842 I went to the restroom and couldn't find my way back. 651 00:46:01,925 --> 00:46:05,220 Then I happened to spot the piano, so I just came in to see it. 652 00:46:05,804 --> 00:46:06,638 It's like 653 00:46:08,140 --> 00:46:09,308 it's somewhat familiar. 654 00:46:10,350 --> 00:46:12,561 This place hasn't changed much since then. 655 00:46:13,103 --> 00:46:13,937 Is there 656 00:46:14,897 --> 00:46:16,106 anything you remembered? 657 00:46:17,691 --> 00:46:18,525 No. 658 00:46:19,443 --> 00:46:20,277 Why? 659 00:46:21,820 --> 00:46:22,654 Nothing… 660 00:46:24,907 --> 00:46:25,741 Shall we go? 661 00:46:56,021 --> 00:46:56,855 Hey, Pi-o. 662 00:46:59,566 --> 00:47:00,400 How've you been? 663 00:47:03,904 --> 00:47:04,905 You haven't changed. 664 00:47:06,865 --> 00:47:09,827 Man, Han-rim and I were completely shocked 665 00:47:10,661 --> 00:47:12,079 you were doing the concerto. 666 00:47:13,330 --> 00:47:14,790 What's that supposed to mean? 667 00:47:17,417 --> 00:47:18,252 You know… 668 00:47:19,545 --> 00:47:20,379 there… 669 00:47:20,879 --> 00:47:23,966 were these rumors going around that you were involved with Choi Jeong-yo's 670 00:47:24,049 --> 00:47:25,175 disappearance somehow. 671 00:47:26,343 --> 00:47:27,553 So when we heard you were 672 00:47:27,636 --> 00:47:28,637 here 673 00:47:28,720 --> 00:47:29,972 we were like, "Huh? 674 00:47:30,055 --> 00:47:31,139 That's so weird.” 675 00:47:32,182 --> 00:47:33,642 Who the hell's saying that crap? 676 00:47:33,725 --> 00:47:35,769 Whoa. So scary… 677 00:47:36,603 --> 00:47:38,021 If you were not, then great. 678 00:47:38,897 --> 00:47:40,649 Oh, my, what vulgar language 679 00:47:41,233 --> 00:47:42,818 from someone so classy. 680 00:47:44,653 --> 00:47:45,571 At rehearsal today 681 00:47:46,530 --> 00:47:47,614 try… not to mess up. 682 00:47:50,200 --> 00:47:51,159 Good luck. 683 00:48:06,592 --> 00:48:07,467 Wow, look at him. 684 00:48:08,802 --> 00:48:09,636 Unbelievable. 685 00:48:10,304 --> 00:48:13,056 -Is he okay? He doesn't look good. -He doesn't seem confident. 686 00:48:13,140 --> 00:48:15,559 -What's his problem? -I mean, you've heard about it, right? 687 00:48:15,642 --> 00:48:17,895 -He shouldn't be here. -Can he even play now? 688 00:48:19,813 --> 00:48:21,773 It's the worst possible thing really. 689 00:48:21,857 --> 00:48:24,151 Gosh, you know what, I jut really don't get it. 690 00:48:24,234 --> 00:48:27,112 I mean, I get that he's Kang Pi-o and all that, but why would anyone book 691 00:48:27,195 --> 00:48:28,655 a soloist who's in a slump? 692 00:48:29,489 --> 00:48:31,325 -Exactly. -I know, right? 693 00:48:31,408 --> 00:48:33,118 Well, his family's rich, you know? 694 00:48:33,702 --> 00:48:35,370 -Hello. -Hello. 695 00:48:35,454 --> 00:48:36,288 -Hello. -Hello. 696 00:48:36,371 --> 00:48:37,205 Hello. 697 00:49:33,053 --> 00:49:34,554 Cellos, you're slightly ahead. 698 00:49:35,180 --> 00:49:37,891 Make sure you come in right on the piano's final note. 699 00:49:38,433 --> 00:49:39,267 Okay. 700 00:49:40,143 --> 00:49:42,729 The piano's all over the place. What do we do then? 701 00:49:45,732 --> 00:49:46,650 Pianist Kang Pi-o. 702 00:49:47,943 --> 00:49:51,196 At the cutoff, make sure the next downbeat lands exactly on time. 703 00:49:53,907 --> 00:49:54,741 Understood. 704 00:49:55,492 --> 00:49:56,326 Again. 705 00:49:56,868 --> 00:49:58,286 Start from the piano solo. 706 00:49:58,370 --> 00:49:59,329 N 707 00:50:17,681 --> 00:50:19,641 I mean, it's not like he's bad, 708 00:50:19,725 --> 00:50:21,685 but doesn't he feel a little shaky? 709 00:50:22,394 --> 00:50:24,604 And he plays it differently every single time. 710 00:50:24,688 --> 00:50:27,816 Maybe he's not completely out of his slump just yet, you know? 711 00:50:27,899 --> 00:50:28,734 Well… 712 00:50:29,234 --> 00:50:30,986 There's always a period of transition. 713 00:50:31,069 --> 00:50:34,740 Yeah, but why do we have to bear the brunt of his period of transition? 714 00:50:34,823 --> 00:50:38,118 To be honest, I just don't get it. Choi Jeong-yo and Kang Pi-o 715 00:50:38,201 --> 00:50:41,413 are every bit as arrogant and insufferable now as they were when we 716 00:50:41,496 --> 00:50:42,497 were back in school. 717 00:50:49,963 --> 00:50:51,131 Why are you still here? 718 00:50:51,965 --> 00:50:53,675 Rehearsal ended quite a while ago. 719 00:50:54,968 --> 00:50:55,802 Hey. 720 00:51:01,099 --> 00:51:03,101 Why did you ask me to perform with you? 721 00:51:07,814 --> 00:51:09,191 It feels like everyone… 722 00:51:10,567 --> 00:51:13,195 is waiting for me to crash and burn whenever I play. 723 00:51:15,739 --> 00:51:18,366 Holding on to my confidence is getting harder to do. 724 00:51:20,744 --> 00:51:21,745 So what made you… 725 00:51:25,707 --> 00:51:27,584 believe I'd be able to pull this off? 726 00:51:29,419 --> 00:51:30,337 N 727 00:51:37,844 --> 00:51:38,678 Hm… 728 00:51:40,305 --> 00:51:41,139 I don't know. 729 00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:46,603 But I think they might be acting that way because they're reacting more to me 730 00:51:46,686 --> 00:51:47,521 than to you. 731 00:51:49,147 --> 00:51:52,317 It seems to me, that we have no one but each other to count on. 732 00:51:54,861 --> 00:51:55,695 N 733 00:51:57,489 --> 00:51:58,907 When I was at the monastery, 734 00:52:01,159 --> 00:52:03,286 I had a really bad case of social anxiety. 735 00:52:04,454 --> 00:52:08,083 I could barely be around people, but I so desperately wanted to play music. 736 00:52:08,166 --> 00:52:09,209 N 737 00:52:10,627 --> 00:52:11,461 So I created 738 00:52:12,212 --> 00:52:14,756 an orchestra that only existed in my imagination. 739 00:52:16,424 --> 00:52:19,261 I had conversations with them. I even argued with them. 740 00:52:22,305 --> 00:52:24,141 As it turned out… N 741 00:52:24,808 --> 00:52:27,435 That was the greatest weapon a conductor could have. 742 00:52:28,395 --> 00:52:30,355 And that's because any good conductor… 743 00:52:32,023 --> 00:52:34,943 needs to have everything figured out way before stepping in front of the 744 00:52:35,026 --> 00:52:35,861 orchestra. 745 00:52:41,908 --> 00:52:43,743 Mr. Pi-o, if fear keeps creeping in, 746 00:52:44,828 --> 00:52:46,788 map it all out in your head, in detail. 747 00:52:48,331 --> 00:52:49,291 Then at some point, 748 00:52:50,500 --> 00:52:53,128 this fear you're feeling, will completely fade away. 749 00:52:54,171 --> 00:52:55,255 I know it's not easy, 750 00:52:57,090 --> 00:52:59,050 but you'll have to trust me implicitly. 751 00:52:59,885 --> 00:53:02,012 Because I'm the one guiding the orchestra. 752 00:53:03,138 --> 00:53:05,724 Would you like to hear the music in my imagination? 753 00:53:08,101 --> 00:53:09,936 Oh, if you don't mind, 754 00:53:11,938 --> 00:53:13,356 a piano would be helpful. 755 00:53:40,842 --> 00:53:41,676 Violin. 756 00:53:42,677 --> 00:53:43,720 Pianissimo. 757 00:53:55,690 --> 00:53:56,524 Cello, bass. 758 00:54:06,451 --> 00:54:08,161 -Oboe, flute, -Espressivo! 759 00:54:33,019 --> 00:54:34,020 Timpani, forte! 760 00:54:56,501 --> 00:54:57,335 Piano. 761 00:54:58,753 --> 00:55:00,130 Con dolore. 762 00:57:22,897 --> 00:57:23,773 That was amazing! 763 00:57:29,446 --> 00:57:30,363 How are you doing? 764 00:57:31,114 --> 00:57:31,948 Oh, 765 00:57:32,031 --> 00:57:33,658 thank you for coming out to the performance today. 766 00:57:33,741 --> 00:57:34,576 Hm-hmm. 767 00:57:34,659 --> 00:57:37,454 I'd appreciate it if you could write an article about it. 768 00:57:37,537 --> 00:57:39,414 Oh, of course! It'll be my pleasure. 769 00:57:39,497 --> 00:57:41,332 Yes, of course. Let's keep in touch. 770 00:57:43,418 --> 00:57:44,252 Hmm. 771 00:57:47,505 --> 00:57:48,339 Hi, I'm back. 772 00:57:49,466 --> 00:57:52,093 Oh, my gosh, it was so emotional. I was literally holding back tears 773 00:57:52,177 --> 00:57:53,011 at the end. 774 00:57:53,094 --> 00:57:56,097 How do you two manage to touch my heart every single time! 775 00:57:56,639 --> 00:57:58,016 I want to thank both of you 776 00:57:58,558 --> 00:58:00,143 for helping me all the way through. 777 00:58:00,226 --> 00:58:01,561 Oh, not at all. 778 00:58:02,520 --> 00:58:04,397 I was really scared up there tonight. 779 00:58:05,231 --> 00:58:08,151 But I was absolutely blown away by how well you performed. 780 00:58:09,110 --> 00:58:09,944 Oh, wait! 781 00:58:10,028 --> 00:58:13,281 Let's do something with the two of you for the anniversary festival. 782 00:58:13,364 --> 00:58:14,949 But you've gotta perform together! 783 00:58:15,033 --> 00:58:18,745 I wanna take this opportunity, and turn you into a brand. What do you say? 784 00:58:18,828 --> 00:58:19,662 I don't know… 785 00:58:20,580 --> 00:58:21,414 Oh. 786 00:58:22,665 --> 00:58:24,209 Whoa, with all these calls… 787 00:58:24,292 --> 00:58:26,044 we're barely getting to talk today! 788 00:58:26,586 --> 00:58:27,587 Give me a sec? 789 00:58:30,131 --> 00:58:30,965 HI, it's Jae-in. 790 00:58:34,135 --> 00:58:34,969 Mr. Pi-o. 791 00:58:36,304 --> 00:58:37,138 Hmm? 792 00:58:38,556 --> 00:58:40,892 Now that our performance has ended successfully, 793 00:58:40,975 --> 00:58:43,144 there's something that I'd like to say. 794 00:58:47,690 --> 00:58:48,525 So… 795 00:58:49,317 --> 00:58:50,276 By any chance-- 796 00:58:52,737 --> 00:58:53,571 Oh… 797 00:58:58,701 --> 00:59:01,788 I found out who was behind the order to kidnap Choi Jeong-yo. 798 00:59:05,583 --> 00:59:06,543 What is it? 799 00:59:07,335 --> 00:59:08,419 Did something happen? 800 00:59:09,462 --> 00:59:10,296 Oh… not at all. 801 00:59:11,881 --> 00:59:12,715 Do you mind? 802 01:00:32,378 --> 01:00:34,339 FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS 803 01:00:35,590 --> 01:00:36,841 Mom, why did you do it? 804 01:00:36,924 --> 01:00:39,510 We have to confess to Jeong-yo and beg for forgiveness. 805 01:00:39,594 --> 01:00:41,387 -I won't go! -If the truth comes out, 806 01:00:41,471 --> 01:00:43,890 not only will my life be over, but yours too. 807 01:00:43,973 --> 01:00:45,600 Why that look on your face? 808 01:00:45,683 --> 01:00:47,435 Are you hiding something from me? 809 01:00:47,518 --> 01:00:49,771 I didn't have the courage to tell the truth back then. 810 01:00:49,854 --> 01:00:51,064 What if he's up to something? 811 01:00:51,147 --> 01:00:55,193 I'm worried out of my mind that you keep getting mixed up with him at every turn. 812 01:00:55,276 --> 01:00:56,861 I'm sure he's hiding something. 813 01:00:58,738 --> 01:01:00,782 At the Hermione International Competition…