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It's time.

Shall we begin?

Sure.

We will now begin the masterclass of Ms. Lee Jeong-gyeong,

a candidate of strings professor at Seoryeong University, college of music.

PROFESSOR CANDIDATE MASTERCLASS LEE JEONG-GYEONG, VIOLIN

Isn't it difficult to do the fingering for this part?

-It is. -Okay.

It's easier for you

to do vibrato with your third finger instead of the fourth.

-I see. -Let's switch fingers and try.

PRACTICE ROOM

The next student is Kim Hae-na, a fourth-year student.

Right. Something came up for Hae-na, so another student will fill in for her.

There she is.

This is Franck's Violin Sonata.

Yes.

You may begin when you're ready.

Franck's Violin Sonata is a tough piece.

You did great.

It sounds great and you stayed in tune.

It seems like you practiced a lot.

However,

your music sounds a bit hesitant.

This is a surreal and dreamlike piece,

as if you're walking in a dream.

But the performer who's playing shouldn't drift around without direction.

It's not anyone else's music. It's mine.

Don't let the music lead you.

You have to lead the music yourself.

You must play each note with certainty.

Do you want to try again from the top?

Yes.

Play this part like this and this. Give it a try.

Yes.

Ms. Lee, it's time.

We're way past our time. I think we should call it a day.

I'm sorry.

It's all right. Thank you.

-One second. -We'll take a break for ten minutes.

Here.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Yes?

How can I

be more certain?

That's a difficult question.

I'm the one who said that to you,

but I honestly don't know yet.

If you find the answer, would you let me know as well?

Yes.

I'll make sure to do that.

Did it go well?

I learned a lot.

I waited for you.

I also care about

every word that you say

and everything that you do.

I won't

let you wait for too long.

So just a bit more…

Will you wait for me

just a little longer?

Yes.

I will.

All right. It's sad to see you go,

but I won't try to stop you since you've decided already.

-Thank you for five years of hard work. -I've learned a lot too.

May I ask what your plans are after you quit here?

I will probably open up the Korean branch for Mr. Park Joon-young's agency.

I'm currently negotiating with Joon-young's current agent, Chris.

I'll let you know first once it's decided.

You'll help me out, won't you, Ms. Cha?

Was it you

who raised an issue with Chris regarding his talk concert

at Hankook Arts Middle School?

Kyunghoo has been

way too passive in doing business

with a great artist like Park Joon-young.

Mr. Park.

What I'm trying to say is that

you are partially responsible for his current downfall.

Ms. Im.

Once your maternity leave ends next month, you'll return to work, right?

Won't you?

Gosh, this is great.

Su-gyeong seems brave, but in reality, she isn't.

That girl who played Franck's Violin Sonata.

Why did she let a student like that play on stage on a day like this?

Goodness.

Look at your face.

Are you already concerned about her? Don't worry.

You won't find anyone like her once you become a professor.

Not everyone who plays the violin can be accepted into our school.

I learned a lot today too.

My gosh.

Hey, girl.

You'll be a really good teacher.

Play this part like this and this.

Give it a try.

Yes.

Are you finished? Do it one more time, from the top.

Come in.

Yeong-in.

I really had no idea.

For now, I'll have another talk with Chris.

Okay.

Thanks.

PROFESSOR YOO TAE-JIN

Come in.

Hey, you're here.

Hey, Joon-young.

Hello.

Why aren't you coming in?

This is Reporter Lee Du-ri of Piano. You know her, right?

-His help? -Yes.

Among the stuff you've learned from him,

which helped you the most in becoming a competition killer?

Professor Yoo knows

the essence of competitions much better than anyone else.

I knew it.

You didn't get that nickname, "Master Trainer," for nothing.

Among professors at Seoryeong University,

you're the only one who's not from this school.

I'm sure you had a lot of difficulties.

But starting with Joon-young,

your students did an amazing job at many different competitions.

It's not like the professor's alma mater is written over the music.

Why does that matter?

Of course it's written all over.

It's all over their profiles.

"Taught by this professor at this school."

The classical music industry revolves around connections.

But it turned out to be a foolish question.

Starting with Joon-young, you've made the Yoo Tae-jin connection.

Come on. What connection?

But you know,

ever since the Chopin Competition,

there's a rumor that says you two actually fell apart.

Goodness, what's with people?

They're saying all kinds of nonsense because they're jealous of his success.

Right?

People in this industry get jealous easily.

They're very immature when they talk about how you found him.

They say it was just a coincidence.

Goodness.

All right then. Let's wrap up.

-Shall we? -Yes.

Goodness, look at the time.

Then I'll ask one last question.

The Tchaikovsky Competition will be held in a few months.

Who do you think will win?

Seung Ji-min won the Chopin Competition.

PIANO SEUNG JI-MIN

Perhaps that's why good pianists these days are practicing

for the Tchaikovsky Competition next year

because no Korean pianists have won that competition yet.

It's always important to be the first.

So?

Who do you think will be the first place?

Someone

who evenly receives high scores from all judges, probably.

You're right.

That was another foolish question. Sorry.

-Let's wrap it up. -Okay.

Professor Yoo. Thank you for your time today.

-Don't mention it. I should thank you. -Joon-young, see you later.

You've become pretty sly at doing interviews.

Why didn't you tell her you'll be entering the Tchaikovsky Competition?

Why not?

Are you scared you won't meet their expectations?

What are you doing?

What were you staring at?

Just a notice about a lecture.

Hey.

You look a little tired today.

No, I'm fine.

Is your class over?

I had a lesson.

I see. You must've practiced hard.

Have you had lunch?

If you haven't, let's eat together.

I'm sorry.

I have to see someone, so I have to go now.

I see.

Are you meeting someone?

Just this person that I know.

Right. I see.

In that case,

I will get going.

Enjoy your lunch.

Okay. You too.

Okay.

ORCHESTRA SEATING ARRANGEMENT SIT IN THIS ORDER

CHAE SONG-AH

So the head office wants to establish a Korean branch

in order to manage

your domestic career a little more tightly.

And I need you to cooperate with me in this aspect.

What is it?

Lee Jeong-gyeong and Han Hyeon-ho.

You need to stop doing the piano trio with those two.

What?

You can keep playing with them just for fun.

The trio can't help you in any way.

Why not?

Well, to be frank,

they aren't in your league.

That doesn't sit right with me.

Really?

But you know it's a fact.

Right?

Not only are they out of your league,

Ms. Lee and Mr. Han are in different leagues too.

-You should watch what you say. -Mr. Park.

If you want to play chamber music, do it with artists in your league.

And I'll find you such artists.

This is a crucial moment…

for you to save your career before it falls any lower.

Isn't that so?

PRACTICE ROOM

-Ms. Chae. -Yes?

You can't get shaken just because the piano came in.

You need to keep your tempo as you play with the piano.

I see. I'm sorry.

I expected more from Seoryeong's student. What's going on?

I'm sorry.

Let's go together tomorrow morning. I'll call you.

-Thank you. -Sure.

I came to get some sheet music.

Me too.

I'll come back later.

This industry is tiny.

We'll keep running into each other. Will you keep avoiding me each time?

Just get your sheet music now.

Excuse me.

Do you have Bolcom's Violin Concerto?

Yes.

Excuse me.

Here.

Thank you.

Could you ring me up?

Thank you.

I kept thinking about it. What did I do wrong?

What did I miss to make you leave me?

But no matter how much I think about it,

I didn't do anything in the past ten years other than keep my eyes on you.

Is that wrong?

SECOND PLACE: LEE JEONG-GYEONG

I'll take the same drink.

Yes, sure.

Take care.

-See you tomorrow. -See you.

Did I hide anything from you?

I told you already that I was getting shaken.

I asked you to hold on to me.

But you didn't do anything.

I'm getting shaken.

Could you hold on to me?

Jeong-gyeong.

We must've stayed apart for too long.

Do you really think that's why?

If we kept staying together…

would I not have had these evil thoughts?

I'm sorry. I left you alone for so long.

It's all right.

Everything will be all right.

KIM HYEON-WU, CLASS 2012

100 TICKETS, 5 MILLION WON

SU CHAMBER FOUNDATION CONCERT BUDGET KIM HYEON-WU: 10 MILLION WON

MIN-SEONG

Dong-yoon canceled the blind date?

Yes.

Do you think it's because of me?

Because he's concerned about me?

I'm so sorry,

but I've been really busy lately.

Then let's grab just a cup of tea.

Is something going on?

I'll tell you in person.

Never mind.

Let's stop talking about Dong-yoon.

How's it going with you?

How's what going?

With Park Joon-young.

No idea. I've been busy lately too.

I have to practice with my new piano accompanist for the audition.

An accompanist?

Yes. Professor Lee got me a new accompanist.

You should ask

Park Joon-young to play with you.

If you have something going on with him, why are you playing with another pianist?

What?

No way. No.

That's a bit too…

No.

A bit too what?

I mean, you know. How can I put this?

We're worlds apart.

He's not someone who should play for a student like me.

And he's on sabbatical.

Chae Song-ah.

Yes?

If he likes you, why would he care

about how good he is or that he's on sabbatical?

If a woman he likes asks him to play for her,

he'd even play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

He might not even stop there. If I were him, I'd even dance for you.

What are you doing?

Yes, hello.

Yes.

I see.

I'm so sorry. I don't think I can make it on that day.

I'm sorry.

All right. Let's meet some other day.

Yes, thank you. All right. Bye.

Goodness.

I play once for a student,

and they now think I'm an accompanist for kids.

Unbelievable.

Hey, don't even think about playing for that girl you're seeing

or someone else as an accompanist.

If you play for kids at lower levels, it will worsen your level too.

It doesn't matter to me.

It may not matter to you, but it matters to her.

Even if she does her best,

people will say it was because of your accompaniment.

Why? You haven't thought about that?

Goodness.

Be good to those who deserve it.

You can become a nuisance in an instant.

Okay then. Let's try again.

Did your lesson go well?

Oh, yes.

I guess.

What did you do today?

I played with my accompanist for the graduate school audition.

I see. How was it?

She was a bit scary.

If he likes you, why would he care

about how good he is or that he's on sabbatical?

The accompanist is always important, but this is my graduate school audition,

so my professor told me to find

a very good accompanist.

I'm not sure if I can perform well

with this accompanist.

Even if she does her best,

people will say it was because of your accompaniment.

It must be because this was the first time you two played together.

Don't be too worried.

Song-ah, are you headed home?

Yes.

What about you?

I'm going to practice at school. There's a concert at Kyunghoo today.

I see.

Get home safely then.

Okay.

Hey, wait.

What time are your classes tomorrow?

What?

Do you have time tomorrow at lunchtime?

I'm not sure if I have time then.

Is that so?

Then call me if you do.

Okay.

I'll do that.

Why is this so tough?

Hello?

Oh, hello.

Yes, how have you been?

Oh, I forgot. I'm sorry.

In order to pay you, we need a copy of your ID and bankbook.

Right, I'll send it over right away.

I'm sorry again.

Well, you know. I'm doing fine.

Are you still busy at work?

The chief director?

She suddenly collapsed.

We were really surprised too,

but I heard she's doing much better now.

She'll be discharged either today or tomorrow.

Yes, right.

Then email me a copy of your ID and bankbook.

Yes, thank you.

-Ms. Im! -Hey!

My gosh, how have you been?

-I've been great. -I missed you so much.

HOW'S YOUR GRANDMOTHER?

JEONG-GYEONG…

-What? No way! -Seriously?

Song-ah and Park Joon-young are dating?

-Song-ah. -Yes?

Are you dating Park Joon-young?

What?

There's a rumor about you two.

I knew it. Last time when we were eating together--

No.

It's not true?

No, it is not true.

See? I told you.

A world-class musician wouldn't date an ordinary music student.

How could she be so mean?

What is it?

What were you staring at?

Just a notice about a lecture.

ORCHESTRA SEATING ARRANGEMENT

Song-ah.

Joon-young.

You seemed busy today, so I didn't think I'd see you.

Are your lectures over for today?

Yes.

Then, do you want to go for dinner?

Do you think a world-class musician

and a student who sits

in the last row of a school orchestra

aren't right for each other because he's way out of her league?

Lately, I've been hearing people

talk about levels and leagues a lot.

I don't care about stuff like that.

Then why did you rip it off?

The orchestra seating arrangement.

Because I didn't want you to be concerned.

You see, it's really…

It's meaningless.

I didn't want you to be hung up on it

or get your feelings hurt by it.

The seating arrangement…

is not meaningless.

It's very important to me.

And that's why I'm hung up on it.

"If only I could sit in the next seat

or in the row in front of me."

I've been thinking that for the past four years.

You don't understand, do you?

You probably won't for the rest of your life.

And that's why

I keep thinking

that maybe…

maybe we can't be together.

I'm losing confidence.

Then…

why did you tell me you'd wait?

Is that why

you've been pushing me away?

Then why did you say that you liked me

and that you'd wait?

I was just asking about having dinner.

If you're going to say we're not

on the same level or something,

then I can't be with you.

I'm really sick and tired of hearing things like that.

I wouldn't want to hear it even from you.

I'm really sorry,

but I'll just get going.

PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOON DONG-YOON

Yes, hello?

Song-ah, where are you? You're on your way, right?

What? What do you mean?

Is Friday okay?

Around 7:30 p.m.?

Oh, right.

Hey, Dong-yoon.

I'm really sorry, but…

What?

Ms. Nah has been discharged.

Hi, Joon-young.

Hello, Ms. Nah.

I heard you came home from the hospital.

-I guess Ms. Cha told you. -Yes.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

I'm glad.

I'm really glad.

You should get some rest.

All right.

Thanks for calling.

What is it?

Well…

Dong-yoon.

I had a really long day.

I'm sorry, but can we talk another time?

Song-ah.

Yes.

I like you.

What?

I…

I like you.

We first met in our club room,

then we became friends.

I just thought we clicked well as friends.

But gradually…

I'm not sure when it started,

but I began to think of you all the time.

This is a corny thing to say,

but I think I was afraid…

that I'd lose you even as a friend

if I told you how I felt.

Hey.

Will you say something?

What's wrong, Song-ah?

Doesn't Joon-young still look the same?

Oh, I'll take that.

I wanted to take you somewhere nice in your neighborhood.

It's okay. It's been a while, so I wanted to come by.

I haven't been here in a while, either.

We meet up with important visitors here when Ms. Nah is away.

I see.

Song-ah.

Yes.

Would you be able to help us out part-time during this semester?

Joon-young.

Why are you here?

I heard you haven't come to practice yet.

Let's talk for a minute.

What more do you want to say?

Play for me.

I already said no.

I don't want to.

It's all my fault.

What is your fault?

What? Do you even know what you did wrong?

How can you come here and do this again?

I shouldn't have done what I did to you in New York.

Do you know why I did that?

Because I was going crazy with jealousy.

You were on that stage.

Why should I be a mere spectator?

You were in the spotlight, whereas I…

That's why I did it.

Aren't I so childish?

But you know, I really want to teach at Seoryeong University.

People say that my wings

have been clipped…

and call me a fallen genius.

Frankly, I'm sick and tired of hearing things like that.

I want to teach at Seoryeong University because everyone will acknowledge me.

Joon-young.

I wonder every day.

If I never told you to enter the Chopin Competition,

how would things be now?

And if that was the case,

would we be on an equal footing now?

Would that have changed anything?

Would I be a little less unhappy now?

So help me, please.

I beg you.

PARK JOON-YOUNG

Hello?

Song-ah. How have you been?

Good.

Are you at home?

No, I'm at Kyunghoo now.

Kyunghoo? Why are you there?

I stopped by to have lunch with Ms. Cha.

Anyway, I just left.

Song-ah, then can you wait for me there?

What?

Why?

I have something to say. Just for a few minutes, okay?

I said I'd wait for him.

But then, I got all anxious,

and I think I've ruined everything.

Who knew I was this impatient? I really had no idea.

That's not true.

As you know,

musicians have to practice diligently for hours every single day for many years.

I believe in the power of time.

And that means you are patient and can wait.

Believe in yourself.

And…

as for Joon-young,

give him some time.

He always puts himself second.

That's why he keeps his thoughts to himself,

and dealing with him can be frustrating.

But once he starts caring for you,

he won't give up first. I can tell you that.

You can

trust me on that.

You're still here.

Why did you want to see me?

I have something to tell you.

It looks like…

I have to play for Jeong-gyeong.

She really wants to teach at Seoryeong University.

She desperately wants it,

so her recital is important.

A lot of things happened between me and her.

But this time, I want to help her out as a friend.

I hope you can understand that.

I didn't imagine it to be

about something like this.

"What does he want to talk to me about?"

I was on an emotional roller coaster

the whole time I was waiting.

But you have to play for Jeong-gyeong?

You asked me to wait to tell me that?

-I thought you might misunderstand-- -Misunderstand?

Misunderstand what?

A situation like this.

I'm trying to come to you, but you keep pushing me away.

So I came here thinking that I should explain everything to you.

Okay.

Point taken.

I heard what you had to say.

So you're done, right?

I like you.

I said I like you.

I like you.

I like you.

That's what I came to tell you.

I've been practicing Brahms, but you don't play that, so I changed it.

I don't care. I'm seeing Song-ah.

You two always sit together. That's why there's a rumor you're dating.

-It's not a weird rumor. -What?

It just happened like that.

I hope you can be different around Song-ah.

You never told me when you were stressed out.

Don't be distracted. Just play the piano as I say.

I don't want the people I like

to ever suffer or get hurt because of me. I just want them to think

that I'm always doing fine.