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2020 KYUNGHOO CULTURAL FOUNDATION YOUNG ARTIST AUDITION

Then I'll see you soon.

Yes.

Pardon? You can't make it?

But, Professor, you still…

I see.

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

Who can't make it?

It's the cello professor, Jung Se-hun.

Something came up, so he can't come.

The audition will begin soon, and he's telling us now?

-It's Professor Lee Bo-ram. One second. -I got a text message too. One second.

What?

The violin professor, Lee Bo-ram, can't come either.

What? What are they trying to do right now?

Give me your phone. Let me talk to them.

No, Ms. Cha. One second.

Who else can't come now?

You probably shouldn't call them.

-Why not? -Why not?

Aren't Jung Se-hun and Lee Bo-ram both professors at Woojin University?

Their online community is in a mess.

Why?

Their affair got exposed.

No way.

I should throw these away.

As you know, my assistant is very good at all the admin stuff.

If you're not well-connected, try to build connections. Okay?

Anyway, Song-ah is good at what she does.

She's quick-witted and has good taste.

Graduate school?

Yes. Our graduate school.

Come and get a master's degree.

I've kept my eyes on you for four years,

and you seem smart and quick-witted,

but you just started performing too late.

Wasn't it honestly a little tough to keep up with your studies?

Don't you want to?

No, ma'am.

Of course, I want to go.

And?

Well…

You would tell

other students to go study

at a certain country, a certain school,

and even to a certain professor,

but you never said anything to me.

Goodness.

So you were troubled by that?

My gosh.

I didn't say anything to you on purpose.

I wanted to keep you here and teach you a bit longer myself.

Come to graduate school.

Let's study together and have fun for two more years.

Okay.

Please evaluate them with a score out of 100.

We'll calculate the average excluding the lowest and the highest.

Today's audition isn't divided by major.

It'll be conducted altogether.

The applicants were already divided into four groups.

When each group gets here on time, they'll draw lots to decide the order.

We'll take 20 minutes of break between each group.

I thank you once again for coming out to our Young Artist Audition

despite your busy schedules.

Then please find good artists for us.

Shall we begin?

Group A, number one. Please come in.

STRINGS SECTION

MOM

POWER OFF

Great work today.

Thank you.

-Great work today. -Great job.

I didn't know you were coming.

I didn't know either.

Why are you still wearing that?

We're over.

Jeong-gyeong.

So why are you wearing that?

We need to talk.

I have nothing to say.

Goodbye.

Please return safely.

The doors are closing.

Gosh, I'm so tired.

Joon-young, I have really good news today.

Do you want to leave first?

I'm guessing Yeong-in called us here not knowing what happened to us.

So I'm going to tell her about us.

I'm sure you'll feel very uncomfortable.

So you should leave now.

I warned you.

This is on you now.

Thank you so much for coming out today even though I called you last minute.

The evaluation must've been tough.

-Not really. -It wasn't.

Do you two have plans? I'll be done cleaning up soon.

Let's go eat together. I'll buy you something delicious.

I see.

Are you two going on a date?

Can you let me tag along today?

-Yeong-in. -Yes?

We broke up.

We're over.

I see.

That's why you need to change the program for the foundation's anniversary concert.

The piano trio can't play there anymore.

All right.

I understand.

Please excuse me.

Lee Jeong-gyeong.

Han Hyeon-ho.

Were you really going to marry me?

What made you so confident?

Do you have anything to offer?

I'm sick of you.

She's awfully harsh, don't you think?

All done.

See? I told you I can do this.

If it ever breaks again, I'll stick it back together.

Just trust me.

Joon-young, I have really good news today.

CHAE SONG-AH

MOM

Hello?

Joon-young.

Yes?

Well…

By any chance…

I've been looking into it.

I see.

Thank you.

Hey.

By any chance,

do you think

you can make it happen sooner?

How long will you do this?

You said Dad had changed.

Before you stand surety for anyone, you need to tell people around you

that your son isn't a big shot pianist but just a penniless guy.

You think it's easy to get 20 million won?

I'll send you everything I have. It's not much.

I see. Yes, thank you.

And that's all.

You need to manage the rest.

ACCOUNT STATEMENT

CURRENT BALANCE: 23,852,984 WON

-Here. -Thank you.

I'm sorry I suddenly barged in.

It's okay. I live here.

Do you want some cleaning cloth for your violin?

-Sure. -Okay.

One second.

THE 23RD SRUPO CONCERT

Does Song-ah come here often?

Song-ah? Sometimes.

Why do you ask?

Just asking. You guys looked close.

How close are you two?

What kind of question is that?

Well, we're close. I've known her for a long time.

Just like you and Joon-young.

Here.

Thanks.

Although

Hyeon-ho comes more often than Song-ah now.

Did his girlfriend stop seeing him?

Bye. Sorry for wasting your time.

Jeong-gyeong.

Don't…

keep toying around with Hyeon-ho.

He's a good kid, but he has feelings.

I gave you two.

Give one to Hyeon-ho.

Come here together next time.

We…

broke up.

MS. NAH, THIS IS PARK JOON-YOUNG

MONEY WAS TRANSFERRED INTO MY ACCOUNT YESTERDAY

CHIEF DIRECTOR NAH MOON-SOOK

Hello?

Hey.

Joon-young.

Yes, Ms. Nah.

Are you doing all right?

I saw your text message.

Okay.

What's wrong? What's going on?

Well…

I texted you because I thought there was a mistake.

A mistake?

I just saw that you sent money into my account yesterday.

I think you sent it by mistake.

It's for the accompaniment.

You came and played at my house last time.

Pardon?

I am

the chief director of a foundation, and you are a pianist.

We should give and take what's due.

That's how we prevent any kind of misunderstanding.

No, I cannot accept this.

Why? Is it not enough?

No, that's not the reason.

I wanted to play that day.

Please don't do this. I'll give it back to you.

Joon-young.

Don't you understand I want to prevent any misunderstandings?

-Ms. Nah. -I don't want to owe anybody.

I'm hanging up.

Joon-young, what brings you here?

Let's go inside.

Jeong-gyeong isn't home.

I wonder why you came to visit me at this hour.

It's the money you sent me.

I don't want to take this.

Are you not bold enough to take just 20 million won?

How many musicians do you think could get a chance

to speak one-on-one with me?

You've been by my side for over 15 years, but what did you ever get from me?

Since you chickened out from accepting that piano,

I stopped expecting a lot from you.

But I didn't think you'd be the same.

You should go.

The keys on that piano

felt too heavy every time I played.

That piano is the reason

I never had a chance to follow my heart.

I had things I wanted

and desired,

but I held myself back and endured.

Does that make me that foolish?

Joon-young.

That's why you couldn't be a big shot.

Ms. Nah.

I'm fine.

Ms. Nah!

He read it.

JOON-YOUNG, I HAVE REALLY GOOD NEWS TODAY

PARK JOON-YOUNG

Hello.

Hello.

Please excuse me.

Song-ah.

Yes?

Joon-young and I

have known each other for 15 years.

Yes, I know.

Don't get between us.

Hey, Joon-young.

What?

Okay.

Taxi!

911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Joon-young.

What about Grandma?

She's getting operated on.

Don't worry. The doctor said she'll be fine.

Stay here for a moment.

Stay with me.

I'm scared.

PARK JOON-YOUNG

JOON-YOUNG, I HAVE REALLY GOOD NEWS TODAY

Is something going on?

IS SOMETHING GOING ON?

HYEJU HOSPITAL

Yeong-in, get home safely.

Thanks. You. too. Go home and get some rest.

Mom.

Joon-young.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

Is this it?

I am…

I'm feeling a bit unwell.

Don't tell me what you think.

What did the doctor say?

Well…

It's nothing like cancer.

I kept seeing things in double,

so I went to a clinic near home. They told me to go to a bigger hospital.

So, what did the doctor say there?

There is

a problem with a blood vessel

in my brain.

So, what do you have to do?

I have to get surgery.

Will you get better once you do that? Will you be all right?

Yes. That's all I need to do.

Then ask them to set up a date soon.

But…

it'll cost almost 20 million won.

Why is…

How long will you do this?

You think it's easy to get 20 million won?

Mom.

By any chance,

did you need 20 million won…

to get surgery?

-Joon-young, I-- -Mom!

Why didn't you tell me? I thought it was Dad again.

No.

For your dad, Ms. Nah has been…

Ms. Nah?

No, nothing, Joon-young.

-It's not-- -"Has been"?

Ms. Nah has been helping him out whenever he got in trouble?

Dad.

Hey, Jeong-gyeong.

How is she?

The doctor said she'll be fine.

Why?

Why did you keep taking her money?

It's not like I wanted to take it.

Jeong-gyeong keeps stepping up to help.

-Jeong-gyeong? -Yes.

So what could I do?

She knew our situation, and she wanted to help you out.

Jeong-gyeong…

knows about this?

Of course. Why wouldn't she?

I felt bad asking her this time,

so I asked you.

Mom.

How much worse do you want me to feel around Jeong-gyeong?

Do you know what I think whenever I see her?

Wait, Joon-young. Wait…

Like you said,

I'll pretend as if nothing had happened.

So you can come at ease.

Wow, this is how stressful life is in graduate school.

Hey, what are you talking about?

I'm at my peak these days.

-My gosh. -Seriously?

Hey, there's the CEO. You're here.

I'm just a small business owner.

Beer?

No, I'll have water.

Where is Song-ah?

She just said she can't make it.

I see.

-Don't drink too fast. -Okay.

All right. We're all here, so let's make a toast.

-All right. Cheers. -Cheers.

-Cheers. -It's great to see you.

Hey, Eun-ji. Ask Dong-yoon now that he's here.

What?

Our new recruit is single, so do you want to go on a blind date?

I'm sorry.

What am I saying in front of his ex?

No way. It's all right.

-Set him up. -Right?

Hey, go on the blind date. You should try it a lot.

Are there any new guys?

New guys?

Song-ah.

I'm sorry

I couldn't reply yesterday.

Something came up.

It's all right.

Was it about Jeong-gyeong?

Last night,

I was with Jeong-gyeong

when you called her.

Aren't you curious about my good news?

Right. You said some good news.

What is it?

I'm going to audition for graduate school at Seoryeong University.

Really?

Good luck.

Thanks.

You wanted…

to be friends with me, didn't you?

I'm sorry

for changing my mind after saying you can call me when you had a bad day.

But I don't think I want to be

that kind of friend to you.

We would meet up

because you wanted to see me,

but you wouldn't tell me

what happened…

or what's troubling you.

Something like that.

I don't want to be…

that kind of friend.

I'm sorry.

His apology wasn't what I wanted to hear.

"This happened today,

so it was great."

"I'm heartbroken."

"I'm stressed out."

"I feel like crying."

I wanted to be a friend…

he could share those things with.

Gosh.

My goodness. I can't believe this.

-Oh, my. -Wow.

Hae-na. Did your boyfriend send this?

Yes, it's the last day of my internship.

My gosh.

It's not like you're retiring.

It's just an internship. And he sent that huge thing?

Gosh, Mr. Park.

Just admit that you're jealous.

No, I'm not jealous at all. You can't even eat this.

Thanks for all your hard work.

You too, Song-ah.

Thank you.

Thank you.

-It must've been very expensive. -Aren't they so pretty?

Oh, ma'am.

Why did my daughter get rejected?

I wouldn't be upset if there was someone as good as Ji-won.

Ma'am, please calm down.

So just show me the score sheet.

But no matter how unhappy you are with the score,

if the judges say that's how they felt, then there's nothing you can do about it.

Gosh, this is so childish.

Ma'am.

Fine.

Let me ask all of you something.

Ma'am.

You all heard Ji-won play at the chief director's house, right?

Tell me what you thought of her performance.

Ma'am.

You.

You were the page turner, right?

Yes.

Yes, you were.

Then you tell me.

How was her performance?

Well…

Well…

I think Ji-won…

is amazingly talented.

See? She says she's amazingly talented.

So why was she rejected from the audition?

Ma'am, that's why…

I don't think being accepted or rejected from the audition

is important for Ji-won at this stage.

What? What are you talking about?

Do you mean if she's rejected from auditions and contests,

I should move on?

No.

Competitions and auditions…

they're important, of course.

But I hope Ji-won can learn

not to be obsessed with ranks or results.

If you can just trust her and be there for her,

I'm sure she'll become a great violinist.

Why should I trust you?

I'm majoring in violin too.

Because I play the same instrument,

I can recognize

the incredible talent

Ji-won has within her.

She's got the talent, and she's good at it,

so she shouldn't grow to dislike it.

I'm sorry to put you through all this.

The new semester is starting soon, right?

Yes.

Whenever you won

a competition in the past,

everyone said it was very impressive, so I thought so too.

But it never felt real.

But hearing that you'll be graduating

makes me so happy.

I'm incredibly grateful

to Ms. Nah.

But…

I wanted to ask you

how you paid for my surgery.

I just took care of it.

You had money?

I got it somehow.

From where?

I'll come back tomorrow. Get some rest.

Oh, all right.

Get home safely.

Bye.

My gosh, you have a good son.

Meet me at school. I have something to tell you.

PRESS CONFERENCE FOR PARK JOON-YOUNG SECOND PLACE WINNER

Here.

Thank you.

Well, which day is good for you?

-Pardon? -Why are you surprised?

I'm leaving some time for your lessons in the second semester.

Right. Submit your application soon.

Don't miss the deadline and bother my assistant later. Okay?

Yes?

Okay.

Then, is this the last semester for both of you?

-Yes. -Yes.

So you spent your last summer break with us.

I hope it was fruitful for you.

I had such a great time.

Me too.

Hae-na, did you decide to go study abroad?

Oh, yes. Maybe.

I haven't made up my mind yet.

What about you, Song-ah?

Have you decided what you'll do after you graduate?

Yes.

Oh, my. May I ask what your plan is?

I want to do my master's at Seoryeong University.

Gosh, Song-ah.

You have to discuss that with your professor first.

I know, I already have, and I will take the exam.

All right, how about a toast? For Song-ah to get into grad school.

-Sure. -Sure.

How much worse do you want me to feel around Jeong-gyeong?

Do you know what I think whenever I see her?

Hello.

How have you been?

What's up?

I bought instant spicy rice cakes.

Hey.

What's the difference between this and regular rice cakes?

I'm just curious.

I want to know why you love instant spicy rice cakes.

It's rarely sold in single portions.

I like that you have to buy two or more servings.

It makes me feel as though I have someone to eat it with.

I see.

My mom is in the hospital.

Why? Is she ill?

Something was wrong with a blood vessel in her brain,

so she underwent surgery.

So she'll be okay now?

Well, that's what the doctor says.

But…

I'm not okay.

What's the matter?

I borrowed money to pay for the surgery.

From Ms. Nah.

You know,

for almost seven years,

I performed at 100 to 120 concerts every single year,

but only had three million won.

What about your dad?

He's broke.

My mom's in the hospital, but I guess he doesn't even want to visit.

Oh, boy.

But I have to say, it's nice to be back in Korea with you.

I can stop by and see you whenever I want.

Even if you get busy with school, come check out our performances.

-Of course. -Of course.

I'll make sure I won't miss the foundation's anniversary concert.

Park Joon-young, Lee Jeong-gyeong, and Han Hyeon-ho.

It'll be my first time seeing their piano trio in person,

so I'm very excited.

One second, guys.

-Ms. Cha. -Yes?

Could you ask Mr. Park Joon-young to join us?

Why?

I want to take advantage of this opportunity as his avid fan.

You're weird.

Well, we shouldn't let him eat dinner alone.

He lives in the building over there.

I'll try calling him, but don't get your hopes up.

I love you, Ms. Cha!

Gosh.

I feel much better after talking to you.

You do?

I feel like I want to die.

What?

Excuse me.

-Can you cash me out? -Sure.

Hey, Joon-young. Did you have dinner?

No, not yet.

Oh, are you outside?

Yes, I'm at Hyeon-ho's store.

I see.

I called to ask you something while it's on my mind.

Sure, what is it?

You know, the anniversary concert where you guys will perform as a trio.

Yes.

Did you have a talk with them?

It would be too awkward to keep going, wouldn't it?

Yeong-in.

I'm not quite following.

Right.

I guess they haven't told you yet.

Then I'll just share the facts with you.

"Träumerei" is just one of many piano pieces.

That's all.

Don't be hurt because I won't play it,

and even if I do, nothing will change.

My goodness.

Gosh, look at this.

The bouquet is as big as a person.

Your boyfriend must love you a lot.

He sure does.

I knew from the start that he was crazy about me.

If they really like you, they won't confuse you.

Is it not love if it confuses you?

Oh.

Not me.

It's a friend of mine.

I think she has something going on,

but she's not sure if it's just her or if it's actually mutual.

She won't know unless she asks him.

"What are we doing?"

"Let's make it clear." Just tell her to ask him.

It will be embarrassing if he's not interested.

It's better than not knowing.

Why are you fussing over someone else's affairs?

We've all got things to do.

Drink up.

-Cheers. -Actually…

One of my friends is also…

Go on.

Never mind. It's nothing.

I hate it when people don't finish their sentences.

Go on. What's your friend's problem?

It's nothing big.

-Ms. Cha. -Yes?

Is Mr. Park coming?

-I gave him a phone call. -And?

But he's with someone now.

I see. He had plans for this evening.

-What were you talking about? -Song-ah needs dating advice.

-That's right. -No.

-No, that's not true. -My gosh. Song-ah.

No, not me. It's about my friend.

Right, of course.

Your friend, not you.

What about that friend?

Go on.

Well…

It's like… She knows this guy,

and he only contacts her when he's feeling lonely or stressed out.

He tells her that he misses her and wants to see her.

But when they meet up,

he won't tell her why he's stressed out or what happened.

He never tells her what she really wants to know.

That's mean.

So you can't even say they're flirting. Right?

Definitely not.

I mean, he obviously likes her.

Think about it.

He cares about her,

so he keeps thinking of her and texting her and calling her.

He wants to depend on her.

That's what it is.

Did you…

break up with Jeong-gyeong?

Well…

We just had a fight.

It's nothing serious.

Why am I making excuses to you?

What did you guys fight about that I heard about it from someone else?

Excuse me.

-Can I buy some cigarettes? -Sure.

Hey, I'm busy. Go home.

-Hey, Joon-young. -Jeong-gyeong.

-Did you and Hyeon-ho-- -Yes.

I broke up with him.

Jeong-gyeong.

How do you feel whenever you see me?

Tell me.

How do you feel?

That's why you need to do better.

Gosh!

Watch where you're going!

-What's your problem? -Hello?

-You, on the phone. -Hello? Jeong-gyeong.

Yes. I'm here.

Have you been drinking?

Where are you? Are you out?

I'm in front of your place.

I'll be right there.

Go inside. Don't wait out there.

I'll text you my door code. Wait inside, okay?

UNIT 1203, DOOR CODE IS 0715

It looks like my taxi is almost here.

What about yours, Song-ah?

It'll be here soon.

-Go ahead and get in. -Okay.

-Bye. -All right, then.

-Oh, Song-ah. -Yes.

Never mind.

Thanks so much for all your hard work.

Let's stay in touch, okay?

Yes. Thank you for everything.

I should thank you.

-Get home safely. -Goodbye.

Bye.

TO SONG-AH

JOON-YOUNG, I HAVE REALLY GOOD NEWS TODAY

Joon-young.

Are you home now?

Is Mr. Park coming?

-I gave him a phone call. -And?

But he's with someone now.

Jeong-gyeong.

This is hard to endure.

Come back to me, and don't take too long.

My gosh, Song-ah. You must've practiced very hard during the break.

What?

The mark here looks darker.

-Oh, really? -Yes.

I heard you did an internship. Did you have time to practice?

I mainly practiced on the weekends and a little bit during my lunch break.

You mean, at work?

-Where could you practice? -There was a rehearsal room at work.

Oh, I see.

Some musicians came and practiced there.

Musicians? Who?

Well, like Park Joon…

Park who?

Park Joon-young.

My gosh, that is amazing.

Wait, so you met him?

-Yes. -Su-jeong, let's go eat.

Song-ah, let's go.

You girls can go.

Enjoy your lunch, then.

By the time the calluses on my fingers hardened,

I thought my heart would have toughened up as well.

You're so handsome.

My gosh.

-Isn't he so handsome? -I know.

"There was

never anything between us,

so…

I should be okay now."

I told myself that every day, but…

Song-ah.

Song-ah.

Song-ah.

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm okay.

No.

I am not okay.

I think…

I…

I like you.

I can't help myself

because I like you a lot.

I like you, Joon-young.

My ambitious plan

to count on my toughened heart…

has failed completely.