Original subtitles

Hey, Ji-hwan.

Ji-hwan, can you send me the link?

Yes, right now.

JIN CHAN: YOUR "TRÄUMEREI" WAS GREAT…

LEE IN-JAE: I LISTENED TO IT. IT'S GREAT

Hello? Director Pyo.

What's this video on YouTube? Why is the file I gave you on--

Hello, Professor.

I listened to it and loved it so much, so I sent it to that team.

I thought you recorded it casually.

Gosh, you shocked me.

But, Mr. Pyo, you can't upload it without--

Would it offend you if I said it's much better than your recent album?

I told you, I'll help out however I can.

Anyway, I'm driving right now. I'll talk to you again later.

Wait, Mr. Pyo…

UNTIL NOW, I'VE NEVER BROKEN INTO TEARS AFTER LISTENING TO A PIANO PERFORMANCE

I CAN SEE WHY HE TAUGHT PARK JOON-YOUNG

-Professor. -What brings you here at this hour?

What do you think?

The "Träumerei."

The one that was uploaded under your name. I was the one who played that.

Why does it say it was performed by you?

Did you leave a recorder in this room?

Did you confuse it with your performance?

Why? Should I be grateful?

I didn't confuse it.

I know my performance when I hear it.

Sure.

Then go talk to the uploader before you make a scene here.

But do you

have a way to prove you played that?

SCHUMANN'S "TRÄUMEREI" BY YOO TAE-JIN

I'm sorry I came to see you.

I was worried.

You didn't pick up your phone.

Did you listen to it?

You played it, didn't you?

What happened?

-Why is it under Professor Yoo's-- -It wasn't me.

Yes, it was.

Why are you lying?

I'm not lying.

-It's just-- -Do you know what happened?

You can't let it go like this. Your performance was stolen.

-You must take care of this. -Jeong-gyeong.

I'll manage.

No matter who played it, it's my business.

Thank you for your concern,

but please stop visiting me like this.

PARK JOON-YOUNG

Jeong-gyeong.

I want you…

to stop coming here.

If you arrive this late, I might misunderstand your intention,

even if you two are just friends.

You should be

more concerned about Joon-young than me.

The sensors on the piano can copy and replay someone's performance

including the way they press the pedals.

If you're going to use it for lessons, wouldn't you need it to copy the music?

Is that a replay of what you just played?

Yes.

I've heard about this piano,

and it's absolutely fascinating.

Can I mention it in your interview?

RECORDING

PARK JOON-YOUNG

May I practice in your office right now?

Fine. You're the one who should practice.

Come in.

I'm heading out now, so make yourself comfortable.

Take it easy.

Thank you.

RECORDING

Hello.

Hi.

Yes, Director Pyo.

I sent it to your email, so just take a listen to it.

Yes.

No, it was a casual recording. Don't feel any pressure.

YOUR E-MAIL HAS BEEN SENT

MIN-SEONG

Hey, Min-seong.

We're only 20 years old.

You'll meet someone who's much better than Dong-yoon.

How do you know that?

Well…

Because you're my friend.

Song-ah.

Song-ah.

Yes?

I think I feel a little better.

-Really? -Yes.

I'm glad.

Song-ah, whenever…

Yes?

Whenever something happens and you want to cry,

make sure you call me.

I'll run over right away.

MIN-SEONG

You're home.

Yes.

What's wrong? Did you fight with your boyfriend?

What's with her?

Did they get into a fight?

SONG-AH. SOMETHING CAME UP, SO I'M HEADING HOME. I'M SORRY

OKAY, IT'S ALL RIGHT

This will be the last time

I see Jeong-gyeong.

I want you to stop coming here.

You should be

more concerned about Joon-young than me.

Want a drink?

No.

Why not?

Then I'll leave after I finish.

Go drink in your room.

I hate drinking alone. I'll drink quickly and leave soon.

What's your plan?

What?

Will you keep doing this?

Doing what?

Your love.

Right.

I'm not sure.

You're not sure?

Why?

You always told me to quit.

That's just something I said.

I still thought

you were amazing.

It's not easy to start

playing the violin then get into a college after preparing for four years.

Not a lot of people can do that just because they like doing something.

You know, Song-hee.

Recently, I've been thinking…

that some things can never work out

no matter

how much I like them.

I've been having such thoughts.

"Never work out"?

Is there something else other than playing the violin?

If it doesn't work out,

you can always quit.

No matter what anyone says,

make a decision that will make you happy.

Violin or not,

you chose it for your happiness.

I brought my work back home,

but I ended up drinking beer.

Drink with me next time.

I'll leave then.

Sleep tight.

You too.

Did you talk to Joon-young?

Yes.

He said he'll manage, but…

Of course, he will.

I have a question.

Actually, that's why I wanted to see you today.

How's the relationship

between Joon-young and Professor Yoo?

Come to think about it,

I don't think he ever said anything

about Professor Yoo.

I don't know much either.

But Professor Yoo and Joon-young never got along.

How so?

How, and to what degree, did they not get along?

You know those professors

who mentally drain you?

He was that type.

When Joon-young was practicing for the Chopin Competition,

he had a really tough time.

If it was that tough, why didn't he say so and get a new tutor?

If he wanted a new tutor, the foundation or I could have found one.

Who would take him as their student?

Everyone in the classical music industry

already knows Joon-young is Professor Yoo's student.

There are some things you can't solve, Jeong-gyeong.

We should still try doing something.

After all,

we're his friends.

Jeong-gyeong, to me…

you weren't just a friend.

We were dating for a decade.

As I was heading over here after you called…

all kinds of thoughts ran through my head.

It wasn't a friend who called.

You called me.

But you can conveniently be a friend now?

I always stay by your side no matter what you do…

so you must have no idea how painful it is when you say

something like that.

That's not what I meant.

I have no idea…

what to do about Joon-young's situation.

And I heard you got in big trouble too.

I'll get going.

My goodness.

What in the world is this?

I couldn't find a way

to contact the owner of that channel.

-I'm sorry to bother you on a busy day. -No, don't say that.

One second. I need to think about this.

First,

you can report it for violating copyright.

But…

it won't be an easy job to prove that you played this.

But I'll give it a try.

I'll look for the channel owner too.

Thank you, Yeong-in.

-You can take legal measure-- -No.

I don't want to take things that far.

And don't contact Professor Yoo for now.

Why not?

I just want this video removed as soon as possible.

That's the most urgent issue, and that's all I want.

Why?

Because of Song-ah.

I don't want her to find out

that I played this.

She might get concerned.

Okay.

But…

you have to tell Mr. Park Sung-jae.

Like it or not, he's your agent at the moment.

At the moment, our foundation can't step in officially in your business.

So you have to tell Mr. Park.

Okay.

Did he install a recorder in secret?

That's odd.

Anyway, Joon-young,

I'm sure this is quite unpleasant for you,

but to be honest,

this could be a great opportunity too.

An opportunity?

Listen.

That channel has lots of subscribers, and the performance is received well.

Let's say the recording was stolen, and it's by Park Joon-young,

And it was his mentor who stole it.

How juicy is that?

Is this funny to you as the manager?

I'm the head of the office, not the manager.

And let me finish talking.

If we spin out this story on that reality show I told you about--

I already said I'm not going on TV.

Then what do you want to do?

You asked me to find you more gigs. Don't you need money?

-What do you want? -For the video clip to get removed.

What?

That's it. That's all I want.

That's all?

Joon-young, I mean, I can just call the owner of that channel and get it done.

This is someone I'm close with.

But seriously…

This is seriously frustrating.

The heavens are helping you get back on a successful career.

What do you think you're doing?

Fine.

It's awfully sad to let "Träumerei" go,

but if you want it that badly, I'll make sure to get it deleted.

So don't worry about that.

And give the reality show

one more thought.

Please?

Hello?

Oh, right. Yes.

I called you back then.

Yes, I didn't have enough time then, so I said I couldn't play for you,

but I found some extra time.

Did you find an accompanist?

Joon-young, where are you?

PARK JOON-YOUNG

Yes, hello?

Song-ah, it's me.

Yes.

Have you had lunch?

Are you at school?

Yes, I'm in the practice room.

Are you at school too?

No.

I had to do something outside.

When will you get here?

I don't think…

You aren't

coming to school today?

No. I'll be there.

Then let's meet

for a moment in the evening.

I'll call you after the lecture.

Because of Song-ah.

I don't want her to find out

that I played this.

She might get concerned.

I heard about the recording.

Are you doing okay?

Goodness. Hey.

Is that all you can do to play the G string?

Can't you make it sound deeper?

My goodness.

Ma'am.

Can you do something about her violin?

Professor Choi Young-hoon also pointed out her violin,

and I was too ashamed to say anything.

Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation rents out good instruments

to their scholarship students, right?

I'll make sure I apply for that…

next time.

I see.

Kyunghoo Foundation?

Well, I guess you're close with Jeong-gyeong.

You should do that.

No.

No, professor. We aren't close. I don't even know her number.

I see.

Try again.

I see.

Jeong-gyeong fell out

with Joon-young

and Professor Song Jeong-hui.

What can we do? I feel bad for her,

but let's hope she gets over it soon.

Yes.

Has it been about 15 years since you and I talked about Jeong-gyeong for so long?

In that time, she grew up so much, I grew this old,

and you've aged a little too, right?

Only Kyung-seon looks the same.

But I'm glad

you have been there for Jeong-gyeong

to this day.

Is that so?

I thought that was the case too.

But Jeong-gyeong said

the one who comforted her wasn't you or me.

It was Joon-young, who played that piano over there.

TO JEONG-GYEONG

I can't seem to reach the owner of that channel.

I'll figure this out quickly.

MANAGER PARK SEONG-JAE

Yes, thank you.

Please do that.

I'm here.

You're here.

Last night,

I went to see you at that cafe.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't wait until you arrived.

That's why

I went to your house last night.

But…

I met Jeong-gyeong in front of your place.

Why was she there…

last night?

She came without calling me.

It seems like…

she hasn't gotten over her feelings yet.

I'm sorry.

Why do you keep saying you're sorry?

You said you'd wait, but you didn't.

You said you'd never see her again, but you keep seeing her.

Why do you do things to be sorry for?

I have no idea

why I'm the only one who's feeling anxious as I date you.

Everything else

is making my life difficult enough.

Song-ah.

You only use Jeong-gyeong as your excuse.

-It's not an excuse. -What is it, then?

Maybe you're the one

who can't get over his feelings.

Song-ah.

I reserved this room from 9 p.m.

I'm sorry.

I'm leaving now.

Song-ah.

I'll go now.

Song-ah.

Song-ah.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for everything.

I'm sorry for not staying and waiting for you,

for not calling you,

and for troubling you over Jeong-gyeong.

I'm sorry for everything.

It's all my fault, so please…

Please don't leave like this.

Please.

I heard many people rave about your masterclass.

You should keep it up.

What's with the face?

Because of Jeong-gyeong?

Are you uncomfortable that you might get the professor position?

Dong-yoon.

When I came back to Korea,

I was very excited

because Jeong-gyeong and I could finally live in the same country.

But you know what?

That's why this is so hard.

Seoul is small,

and this industry is even smaller.

So I keep running into her and hearing rumors.

It's like torture.

Hello.

Mom.

Gosh, did you just finish your lesson?

It's late. Why didn't you go straight home?

Because I wanted to see you.

My goodness.

I have someone who comes here to see me.

I'm so happy you're in Korea.

Mom.

Yes?

PARK JOON-YOUNG

7 MISSED CALLS FROM PARK JOON-YOUNG

POWER OFF

LEE JEONG-GYEONG

DELETE NUMBER

DELETE THIS NUMBER?

YES

CONTACTS

SONG-AH, PLEASE CALL ME

-Hello. -Hi.

-Wait, Hae-na. -Yes?

If you're not going abroad to study, do you want to work for my orchestra?

Pardon?

What about Song-ah?

She quit.

She said she can't do it.

How can a mere assistant say such a thing?

I was utterly baffled.

Anyway, think about it and let me know. Okay?

Sure.

-Is your father doing well? -Yes.

Good. I'll give him a call.

-Have a good day. -You too.

-Don't forget to practice. -Okay.

Professor Yoo.

Who might you be?

Oh, from Kyunghoo, right?

-What? -I spoke to the channel owner,

and the video will be deleted in an hour or two.

I see.

Thank you.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't wait until you arrived.

It seems like

she hasn't gotten over her feelings yet.

Maybe you're the one…

who can't seem to get over your feelings.

Must I explain more?

I could tell as soon as I heard it

that it was played by the same person.

Take it down and apologize to Joon-young.

Jeong-gyeong.

I told you

that I'd manage it myself.

I'm sorry.

All right.

And thanks anyway.

Bye.

"Träumerei."

Why did you play it?

You said you'd never play it again.

Why did you play it again?

"Träumerei" is…

the piece I always played first

as soon as I sat in front of the piano

every day for the past 15 years.

I wanted to say goodbye to all those moments.

So I played it one last time.

One last time?

Does Song-ah know about this?

I guess you kept it from her.

Joon-young.

Do you know why you didn't tell Song-ah?

It's because

you played "Träumerei."

That's why you didn't want her to know.

You still haven't gotten over me.

That's why you wanted

to get it removed before she found out.

No.

It's because I like her,

not because I'm not over you.

Because I like her,

I didn't want her to find out.

I didn't want Song-ah

to get hurt by that.

Song-ah.

Yes?

He's playing "Träumerei" again.

Joon-young, I mean.

Joon-young is playing "Träumerei" again.

Check it out if you're curious. It's on YouTube.

What?

You really don't know anything.

It says it's by Professor Yoo Tae-jin, but it's actually Joon-young.

He played the piece recently.

You know

what "Träumerei" means to him, right?

-Yes, but-- -Joon-young…

He sent me a recording of his "Träumerei" every year on my birthday.

But a few days ago, he played that song again.

Do you know what that means?

But shouldn't we continue to believe

that music can be used to comfort someone?

Because…

we chose to play music.

I…

truly believed that.

That's why

I was hoping

to find some solace

at this moment,

even just a little bit,

in the one thing that I loved

and had chosen to love…

which was music.

However,

that hope

did not come true.

The bridge collapsed?

How did that happen?

It doesn't collapse easily.

I hope it's just the bridge.

If the surface is cracked too, then you're in trouble.

It may not be repairable.

Song-ah.

Yes?

Is something wrong?

No.

Look at me.

Hey.

What?

What's going on?

Nothing. Don't mind me.

I have to step out for a bit.

Where are you going?

The convenience store.

Min-seong.

Joon-young.

Let's…

end it here.

What?

Let's…

stop seeing each other.

I can't

go on like this.

-Song-ah. -This is so hard for me, Joon-young.

I'm anxious,

hurt,

and confused.

I wanted to excel in everything.

The violin

and our relationship too.

But I guess

there are some things that just don't work.

I've realized that just now.

Because of you…

No.

Because of my emotions that are under your influence,

everything's become a mess.

I don't want to go on like this.

I miss the time

when I felt less anxious

and when I was okay on my own

even though I was still struggling.

Back then,

at least, I knew where I was headed.

I want to go back to that time.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I made you anxious.

You see,

it's all my fault.

-So please-- -I wanted to lean on you.

Just lean on me.

You can lean on me. Whenever you're stressed out--

How can I?

You're even more confused than I am.

So how can I lean on you?

I heard your "Träumerei."

Song-ah, that was…

I played it for the last time.

For one last time.

I tried to understand your feelings for Jeong-gyeong.

The complex feelings behind why

you can't cut her off when you say you don't love her anymore.

Then I realized it might be harder for you than it is for me,

who is a mere onlooker,

so I kept telling myself that for reassurance's sake.

But…

you once told me,

Would it be okay…

for me to not show up?

Yes. It'll be fine.

Just think of yourself.

Don't worry about others.

So I'm going to

start thinking about myself.

I hurt myself way too much

trying to understand you.

I don't want to do that anymore.

I just…

want to focus on myself.

It's…

so hard

to love you.

I'm not happy.

Take this.