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FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

2026

All right.

Let's raise a glass to our artist,

who gave yet another wonderful performance today.

And congratulations to Jae-in

on taking her first successful step as Pi-o's new manager.

I'm glad everything ended well,

but do you have any idea how much you scared me?

You took ten years off my life.

This is all thanks to Jae-in.

You know,

I'm much more at ease knowing you're Pi-o's manager.

I know how difficult it must be.

I feel so bad.

Tell me about it, Ms. Kang.

He's lucky I'm a die-hard fan.

Jeez.

I just remind myself how few people get to turn their passion into a career.

It's how I cope.

But if he gives me a really hard time,

you'll scold him, right?

Of course.

How are things looking for the Esplanade concert?

All seats are sold out,

but there are requests for additional VIP tickets,

so we're coordinating with the agency in Singapore.

Excuse me for a moment.

Sure.

The schedule is tight between the Vienna and Singapore concerts.

Pardon me.

Kang Pi-o?

Hey, it really is you.

It's been a while.

I've seen you on the news occasionally.

You know how I've been, right?

By the way, about that Choi Jeong-yo rumor…

What's the deal with that?

People say you were behind it.

Your nasty personality hasn't changed at all.

What?

What's wrong with your pinky finger?

If you keep playing, you'll destroy it.

Give practice a rest and get it treated first.

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

EPISODE 6

Hey.

Guess where I am?

Turn around.

Ta-da.

This is nice.

Why do I never get bored listening to you perform?

Moments like this make me so glad to be your manager.

Can you stop saying things like that?

It's not funny.

What do you mean?

How many people out there can watch a million-dollar performance

from the front row without fighting for tickets?

Hey.

Tell me the truth.

You actually love

that I'm your manager, right?

I do.

And you like how

I show up unannounced, right?

I do.

Then when are you going to marry me?

I…

Jeez, aren't you tired of this?

Hey!

Isn't it time you caved in?

Don't tell me you're married to music or something.

There's your answer, so stop asking.

Seriously, why do I even like him?

Wait for me!

Hurry up.

Now, let's ask some questions to the star of the competition

and the most renowned pianist,

Mr. Pi-o Kang!

Ever since the Harmonie Competition nine years ago,

you've been at the forefront of bringing classical music to a wider audience

with both undeniable skills and star quality.

Back then,

you shocked everyone by delivering an explosive performance

even after breaking a nail.

How did you do it?

Back then, I was so focused that I didn't feel any pain at all.

The Harmonie Competition was a stage

I dreamed of performing on.

And once I was there,

pain in my finger didn't matter.

Wow, what was even more astonishing

was your unique interpretation of the set piece.

To make an interpretation like that

and deliver such a complete performance in just a week

is no small achievement.

How were you able to accomplish such a difficult challenge?

It definitely wasn't easy.

The pressure was intense.

I just focused on doing my best,

and it led to a good result.

I don't know if I could ever pull that off again.

Okay, now that nine years have passed,

I'd like to ask you a more sensitive question.

At the time, the finalists must have been deeply shaken

by the loss of a fellow competitor.

It remains an unhealed wound for us on the committee as well.

How did you overcome that?

It's been a very long time,

but life goes on,

and music heals us all, right?

For me, music was my healing and my salvation.

Come to think of it, you went to the same school as that competitor, right?

Yes.

Were you close?

No.

We weren't that close.

Good job, Pi-o.

These are all gifts from your fans in Korea.

Jeez, they're dedicated.

MESSAGE NEW NOTIFICATION

MARTIN VOGEL

I found someone in Romania who said they saw Mr. Choi.

Jae-in.

-I'll be right back. -Okay.

Yes, Mr. Kang?

What do you mean?

Who is that person?

His name is Farid, and he's a refugee.

When I asked for Mr. Choi's whereabouts,

he demanded money in exchange for the information.

Should I pay him and get more out of him?

No.

I'd like to ask him myself.

Let's go.

I can't make it to the party tonight.

What?

You said you'd go as a favor to me.

It's just…

A professor I've wanted to meet said they could spare time tomorrow,

so I have to head to Münster.

Okay then.

But you'll come to the promotion party, right?

You really can't miss out on that.

Okay. See you when I get back.

Václav Havel Airport, please.

Pi-o.

I enjoyed watching your gala performance.

You should've smiled when taking a bow.

You're not sick, are you?

We will now begin the appointment ceremony

for new NCAPF Steering Committee members.

2026 NCAPF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENT CEREMONY

"You are hereby appointed as a member of the Music Division

of the NCAPF Steering Committee."

"Presented by Kim Tae-seong, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism."

Thank you.

You're really something else.

How did you manage to beat all those competitors

and secure a spot on the committee so quickly?

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

We're friends, but I seriously admire you.

Oh, please.

I was just next in line.

So, Committee Member Kang, what's first on the agenda today?

Well, work starts next week.

Today, I'm observing the gifted school audition panel.

Really?

Did you notice anyone worth recommending to us?

It still kills me

that I lost Park Se-jin to Namu Productions.

I'll have to watch his audition, but maybe Gam U-jin?

He seems pretty good.

Oh, Gam U-jin?

Why? You don't like him?

I know he's good,

but his looks are…

Hey, you need to choose based on musical talent

to win awards and stay around.

You're not casting an actor.

You don't know what you're talking about.

Good looks sell tickets, even if your hands shake while playing.

Music is 80% about looks.

Okay, I'll call you later if I find someone good at the audition.

You're the best.

What would I do without you?

Save the flattery.

I'll call you later then.

Ms. Kim.

I think the dry cleaners made a mistake.

These aren't mine.

Gosh, these belong to Ms. Yoon…

She left five years ago. Why are her clothes still here?

And why, of all places,

did you put them in my room?

The thing is,

I would've removed them if I'd seen them.

It seems Ms. Lee saw them hanging in Mr. Kang's closet

and thought they were yours.

Throw them away right now.

Hyeon Seon-hwa, Lee Na-rae, and Gam U-jin.

I think these three

are the most promising talents.

Among them, I think Gam U-jin

is the top candidate with the kind of talent we're looking for.

Just a minute.

Did you say Gam U-jin?

I'm not sure. He seems like a bit of a risk.

Yes, he has flair,

but he lacks the basics.

I'm concerned

he might get caught up in showmanship.

His mistakes are inevitable because he started later than the others.

When it comes to identifying a gifted student,

we need to look beyond the surface for their underlying potential.

"Beyond the surface"?

You know that the first couple of years for young musicians are crucial.

Why should we admit a student whose habits are already set

into a gifted school funded by taxpayer money?

If that's the case,

instead of Gam U-jin…

I'd go with Kim Hong-gyu.

I'll recommend him instead.

Hyun-soo!

I saw your expression earlier.

What is it?

You don't like who I recommended?

No, I don't.

Do you really think it's right to let spite affect a child's future?

What are you talking about?

Are you saying

I opposed choosing Gam U-jin just to pick a fight with you?

You're right.

I wanted to see how you'd react.

At least we're finally talking again after all this time.

How long are you going to act like this?

Don't you think

it's absurd that we ended up like this because of someone else?

No,

it's not because of someone else.

It's because of you.

That's enough.

ROMANIA

Hello.

May I help you?

Sorry.

Can I ask you something?

Let's see…

Farid, right?

You mentioned seeing a homeless Asian man who played the piano well

three years ago, right?

Yes, I did.

He says he saw him.

Could you tell me

which of these men he was?

It was this man.

How did you know he played the piano well?

Did you see him play?

He said his dream was to become a pianist.

He was heartbroken that he could no longer pursue it…

The man's dream was to become a pianist,

but he was devastated that he could no longer pursue it

because…

he lost the use of his right hand.

He lost the use of his right hand?

Did he say why?

Why couldn't he use his right hand?

Do you know why?

He only mentioned an injury,

but didn't say how or why.

Where did he go after that?

Where did he go after that?

I'm sorry.

I haven't gotten my fix.

If you give me some money…

He's asking for money to get drugs.

Give me the exact details.

Where did he say he was going?

Give him the exact details.

Where did he say he was going?

He said that

he'd take a boat to return to his hometown.

He was going to Constanța.

He was catching a boat back home

and headed to Constanța.

He wanted to see his mom.

He said

he was going to see his mom?

You're looking for the pianist.

He hasn't been here for two weeks.

I saw him two weeks ago. He was definitely here.

Not this man though. No, no.

But this man. He was definitely here.

This one here. It was definitely this man.

He was Korean,

but he wasn't a pianist.

What did he say?

He was Korean,

but not a pianist.

How long are you going to keep chasing false leads?

It's been five whole years.

Shouldn't you have found a clue by now?

I'm not asking you to catch the suspects.

I just want to know if he's alive.

Is that so hard?

Do you think it'd be easy for me to find a victim

that not even Interpol could find?

Do you want to stop looking?

I'm losing face over this too.

Interpol has already concluded that Mr. Choi is deceased,

and we've searched every possible place.

Honestly, all that's missing is the body.

The odds of Mr. Choi being alive are close to zero.

What exactly are you trying to confirm?

Proof that Mr. Choi is alive?

Or proof of his death?

Cheers.

What exactly are you trying to confirm?

Proof that Mr. Choi is alive?

Or proof of his death?

Hey.

Hey, where are you?

I told you to come to the party, but you're not here.

Oh, sorry.

It slipped my mind.

Have you been drinking?

A little.

Where are you?

Pi-o!

What's going on?

What happened?

You're here.

Did something happen?

Why did you drink so much?

Nothing happened.

Hey.

Hey, Pi-o!

This isn't like you at all.

Pull yourself together, will you?

We're almost there.

No.

I'm fine.

You can go now.

I can walk on my own.

You'll hurt yourself.

Where's your room key?

Jae-in.

I'm sorry,

but can you stay with me until I fall asleep?

What?

You won't accept my feelings for you, but you'll ask me to do that?

You're so selfish.

You're the only person…

I can trust in the world.

Do you still…

have trouble sleeping?

Yeah.

I wish I could stop thinking…

and sleep soundly.

I told you not to push yourself

and to get some rest.

How about scaling back performances

and taking a year off?

We'll see.

Don't try so hard.

You're doing really well as it is.

Pi-o.

There's something I want to tell you.

Go ahead.

It's just that…

You know that I really like you…

don't you?

I do.

No.

You have no idea.

To be honest…

I've been playing it off like a joke every time I confessed my feelings to you,

but I meant it every time.

Just take care of your health, Pi-o.

I received word that the suspect

who abducted Mr. Choi was released from Rezina Penitentiary.

What do you mean?

You found the suspect?

MOLDOVA

His name is Andrei Ceban.

He's 48 years old and from Transnistria.

He's a former mercenary

who just got released from prison after serving time for assault.

No wonder I couldn't find him anywhere.

He was locked up.

Can I ask you something?

You said no questions, so I've been holding back.

Why are you so determined to find Mr. Choi?

At this point, even family gives up.

Is Mr. Choi really that important to you?

Hey, hey. Where are you going?

Is Andrei Ceban here?

-Your name? -Oh, it's Vogel.

-That guy. He's coming in too. -Wait a moment.

Okay?

Hey.

Hello.

Andrei.

We came to ask a few questions.

Nine years ago

at the Harmonie Competition,

are you the one who abducted this man?

Who the hell is asking?

I remember you.

You're the guy who won that competition, right?

The one who benefited the most from that… mess.

Let me ask you again.

You abducted Jeong-yo Choi, right?

What's in it for me?

What did you do to Jeong-yo?

He's dead.

Dead?

Yes, dead.

By whom?

Me.

Why did you kill him?

Why did you kill him?

It was not the plan.

The plan was to let him go after we got the money.

But…

he put up a bit too much of a fight.

Was it for money?

Did you abduct him for that reason or did someone--

Enough.

You want to know?

Three million lei.

Then I'll tell you.

Tell me now!

Mr. Kang, no!

You killed someone over money?

Do you even know how special he was?

Do you have any idea?

Stop!

Do you know who we are?

You little…

Huh?

You know what?

Now, six million.

Then I'll tell you.

Where's the nearest international bank?

What?

You want to come back here?

What is that?

What's going on?

POLICE

What happened?

They say

Andrei is dead.

He's dead?

He got into a fight with someone and was killed.

No.

Mr. Kang. Wait!

Look, Mr. Kang. Hey!

Wait a minute!

Are you okay?

Well, I guess this is it for me.

But I'm sure Mr. Choi

is smiling down from up above,

knowing he has a friend who searched for him for so long.

So I hope

you'll move on from the one you lost…

and find happiness.

Thank you for everything.

Hey, Kang Pi-o.

Where are you? Why aren't you back yet?

You said you'd watch U-hyeok play.

The little punk made it to the semifinals.

Where are you?

Your place in Berlin?

No.

I'm in Moldova.

What? Moldova?

Hey.

What's wrong with your voice?

Are you sick?

Pi-o.

Hey.

What are you doing here like this?

You should've gone to a doctor.

Fever medicine.

-What? -Get me some fever medicine.

Fever medicine?

Are you feeling better?

I picked up some food for you.

It doesn't look appetizing,

but you need to eat something

and get your strength back.

Thanks.

Sorry I keep troubling you.

So…

Why did you come all the way here?

Hey.

Are you hiding something from me?

I came to find Jeong-yo.

What?

Someone told me the suspect

who abducted Jeong-yo was here.

And?

He's dead.

What?

He had already died…

nine years ago.

I hoped he was still alive.

I prayed…

he wasn't dead.

I can't ask for his forgiveness now.

There's no way to set things right.

It's time to move on.

It happened so long ago, so why--

Because I stole Jeong-yo's place.

What kind of nonsense is that?

You performed really well back then,

which is why no one could argue with the results.

Even if Jeong-yo had been there,

you would've won first place.

No.

This place was never mine.

But now,

it's too late to set things right.

You should've told me.

If you were struggling…

you should've told me.

Let's move on, Pi-o.

It's time…

to say goodbye to Jeong-yo.

That's what Jeong-yo

would want you to do.

He'd want you to become

an amazing pianist in his place.

I'll never leave you.

I'll see you there.

Try not to cry when you miss me.

Hey.

Are you still going to make this feel like a one-sided crush?

I'll be going.

Okay.

Bye.

Pi-o!

I'll take that.

I told you not to come get me.

How could I not? I haven't seen you in six months.

I missed you so much that I almost cried.

I watched the Prague gala performance. You were amazing.

Did you do well at the Berlin concert too?

Yes.

Welcome back, Pi-o.

How have you been?

Can you get Pi-o's luggage from the trunk?

Where's Father?

Father.

Pi-o's back.

How have you been, Grandfather?

Your only grandson is back after six months.

Will you at least answer him?

Move.

You're blocking the wind. Move.

Let's go.

That stubborn old man.

I thought he'd mellow out as he got older,

but he hasn't changed a bit.

Don't worry about it.

I'm fine.

I'VE MEMORIZED EVERYTHING. TAKE IT IF YOU NEED IT!

There you are, Pi-o!

How have you been, Ms. Han?

Not very well because I missed you.

Going to your performances was my favorite thing,

but I've been too busy to go.

By the way, why do you look so worn out?

Did something happen?

No.

Well, your album is out now.

What do you think? It's nice, right?

We should probably plan a recital tour around the release.

Which cities do you want to perform in?

The usual ones, I guess.

I'm thinking Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan,

and Tongyeong to start with.

What do you think? Is that too many?

Should we just choose four?

No, it's fine.

REDANOL

Pi-o?

KANG PI-O RECITALS

Kang Pi-o!

KANG'S "GASPARD DE LA NUIT" LAPSE RAISES HEALTH CONCERNS

Open the door.

It's been days now, and you haven't eaten!

You've been so busy that you haven't had time to practice.

You just feel a little worn out, that's all.

Once you rest up

and get back into a routine…

Pi…

Pi-o.

Mr. Do.

Even in this state…

you still can't…

bear to look at me?

I waited for so long…

but you still can't?

Why?

Are you uncomfortable around me because of my mom?

Or is it because I didn't measure up as a student?

What do you mean? That's not it at all.

No.

Just tell me the truth.

Did you ever think of me as your student?

Pi-o, what are you talking about?

I've really been meaning…

to ask you this.

Why did you have Jeong-yo and me play the same piece?

What?

I told you I wanted to play the third concerto,

so why did you make me play the second one?

Did you do that on purpose

to put our differences on display?

Pi-o, you've got it all wrong.

I cared for you and Jeong-yo

equally as my students.

Then why are you being so harsh to me?

You knew how much I needed your help,

so why…

Why do you only feel for your dead student?

That's not true.

I feel for you too.

You weigh on my mind just as much.

But I have nothing left to teach you…

because you've grown into a pianist with a distinct identity.

I thought the best thing to do

was to stand back and quietly support you.

That's not true!

You never liked me!

Just say you didn't want anything to do with a student like me.

Say that my skills were pathetic and I was all show!

Just say you didn't want a lousy student

who had no soul in his playing!

THE BREAKDOWN DID NOT START ON STAGE

PIANIST KANG PI-O'S DOWNFALL WAS INEVITABLE

Pi-o.

Get up.

Jae-in is here, so get up.

You have a guest and you still…

Pi-o.

Get up and sit next to me.

How long are you going to keep this up?

Your life doesn't end over one bad performance.

If you're in a slump, you need to find a way out of it.

I'm sorry,

but just leave me alone.

I'll take care of my own business.

Why don't you go on a trip instead of staying in Korea?

You're struggling because of all the rumors

and people judging you.

If you go on that trip to Europe you've been talking about

and get some rest…

Where can I hide?

It won't change the fact that I can't play the piano,

so where am I supposed to hide?

LEE BO-HUN

I've been hallucinating

my missing friend.

I thought if I laid him to rest somehow,

things would get better.

But it feels like

I'm completely consumed…

by my dead friend.

It's possible

that you feel this way because you haven't properly grieved.

Why don't you instead

take some time and face your grief?

Accepting it

and letting it go is the best thing to do.

SPECIAL THANKS TO KO CHANG-SEOK FOR HIS GUEST APPEARANCE

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

Today's winner, Luca Domenico.

Choi Jeong-yo has returned.

I do not wish for my music

to be overshadowed by my past.

I'd recognize you anywhere.

It's definitely Jeong-yo.

Choi Jeong-yo!

Please, let me see him.

Mr. Domenico says he doesn't know you.

I have another request for you.

Look into this quietly and make sure nothing leaks.

Subtitle translation by: Jenny Kim