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I can't say I liked you,

but I didn't think it would end like this.

I'll go now.

Can you manage without me?

The Tchaikovsky Competition.

You may have taught me

how to receive seven to eight points from all ten judges,

but I never learned it could be more meaningful

to get ten points from one judge

even if the other nine gave five or six points.

And right now…

I regret that.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Excuse me.

Song-ah.

Song-ah.

Did you really quit the chamber orchestra because of what I said?

You said you'll apply for graduate school.

How will you get in if you quit?

Don't do this.

I'm not even sure if I like playing the violin or not.

But you do like

playing the violin.

Tell the professor you'll keep working for her

and audition for graduate school.

Okay?

I didn't quit because of you, Hae-na.

And I'm going to audition as planned too.

What?

There's no point applying after this.

You got on the professor's bad side, so you aren't going to make it.

After all, I got myself into this,

so I want to put an end to it wisely.

Yes.

One cellist withdrew his application.

I called to ask if you want to change the date of your recital.

Yes, it's Mr. Han Hyeon-ho.

He suddenly had to go abroad.

VIOLIN 1ST PLACE: SON YEONG-GYUN

2ND PLACE: LEE JEONG-GYEONG

3RD PLACE: NONE

You're here.

It's hot. Don't get all over me.

Your hands are cold.

Your hands get cold when you're sad. You didn't know, did you?

So it breaks my heart whenever your hands are cold.

What do you see in me?

I'm always irritated and cranky.

I don't mind. You can do that when you're with me.

Do everything you want to do,

but don't be sad, okay?

Song-ah, you're here.

Hello.

Ms. Nah.

Ms. Chae.

Yes?

Did I surprise you when I suggested going for a walk?

No, ma'am.

Joon-young had

too many burdens in his heart.

His life hasn't been easy at all.

I'm glad to see how he finally found

his happiness.

Joon-young has to live happily.

He deserves it more than anyone.

I hope you will continue to be in a good relationship with him,

just like now.

Thank you.

No, it's all right.

Come on, I can find my way myself.

But still…

You two are alike.

Pardon?

I'm sorry for taking up your time today.

See you later.

All right then.

Goodbye.

Bye.

I remember saying this to you after Kyung-seon's funeral.

"You can either leave this house and live freely,

or you can take the chairman's position to stay in this house. Your choice."

You did.

Did you ever resent me?

I did.

But…

no matter what you asked me to do,

I would have chosen to stay with Jeong-gyeong.

I see.

So, are you happy now?

You quit your job at the orchestra?

Yes.

But if you need anything regarding their concert,

you can contact me for a while.

Why? You said you quit.

I want to finish this on a good note.

I understand. But the thing is…

I wanted to ask if you could help us preparing

our 15th anniversary concert next month.

For that concert, Joon-young, Jeong-gyeong, and Hyeon-ho

were scheduled to perform as a trio, right? But…

they can't do that anymore.

Instead, I'm thinking of changing the program to Joon-young's solo recital.

I was wondering if you can help us in communicating with Joon-young

and give us a hand during the concert after you're done with your audition.

Could you do that?

Well…

I mean, Joon-young isn't a picky player,

and I can rely on you, Song-ah.

That's exactly why I wanted to ask you.

I'm sorry,

but I don't think I can help out.

Goodness, you must be very busy.

No, it's not that.

We broke up.

To be honest…

I don't exactly feel comfortable

seeing you at the moment.

But…

I'm trying.

It won't be easy for us to go back to how we were before,

but things might get better

after some time, don't you think?

KYUNGHOO CULTURAL FOUNDATION

You're home.

Is that your umbrella? I used it today.

Isn't it yours?

Let's put in the address first. What do you want for dinner?

Whatever you want to eat.

I knew you'd say that.

Don't you have an umbrella?

A piano that can record performances?

Yes.

Anyway, I'm glad that video was taken down.

Joon-young.

You took care of this for now, but this isn't a minor incident.

Are you going to let it slide?

-If you're worried about Professor Yoo-- -No.

I just think

nothing matters now.

Okay.

I understand.

Thanks for your concern.

Your manager…

I mean,

The head of your agency has done well.

Okay. Let's talk about something else.

Right.

It's about our 15th anniversary concert.

Can we change the piano trio to your solo recital?

Sure.

Okay. Thanks.

I waited to see Jeong-gyeong and Hyeon-ho make up with one another.

It's a little disappointing.

Still, I'm glad Hyeon-ho got a great job.

An orchestra in the US. Isn't that great?

He had to leave in a hurry, so he called before he left the country.

Did he stop by to see you?

It was raining outside.

Song-ah was carrying her violin.

So I thought

she might not have left the building

without an umbrella.

I picked my umbrella up and went down.

She was still at the entrance.

So I gave her my umbrella.

I told her to take it.

I told her

I'll always keep the umbrella with me…

so she won't have to worry if it rains.

I gave her…

such a hard time.

She said she wasn't happy…

because of me.

The Tchaikovsky Competition.

Can you manage without me?

Park Joon-young was absent again today.

I thought I'd get to see him in class.

He can't be spotted like a celebrity.

I heard he wasn't in other classes either.

Maybe he already went abroad.

I couldn't bring a lot,

but I made this and that for you.

Make sure you eat well.

Okay.

Are you heading out?

I'm going out for a walk.

You should go to sleep first.

Joon-young.

How have you been?

Mom and Dad

are very sorry for everything.

You aren't…

looking very well.

I'm fine. Don't mind me.

Is something going on?

You wouldn't say anything

even if you were having a hard time.

I heard it might rain tonight. You should take an umbrella.

Mom…

Everything is so hard.

Goodness.

Hello.

THE 2021 AUDITION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER OF SEORYEONG GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

CANDIDATE 7: 50 POINTS

You've worked hard, Song-ah.

-Thanks. -Cheers.

Sorry, I'm a little late.

I asked him to come here.

I see. Is that why you wanted to meet here?

Yes.

You showed up late to pay for this, right?

Come on, let me off. I'm only a small-business owner.

And I'm a graduate student.

Are you complaining in front of a graduate student?

Sorry. Everything is on me then.

Another glass of beer, please.

-Sure. -Yes!

I'm sure you know what you've done.

I'm not here to point my finger at you.

I just came to talk.

When Joon-young met you for the first time 15 years ago,

he was thrilled

because you taught him with passion,

that you're a great teacher.

You love training good students.

Didn't you get that piano

to find a better way to teach your students?

After years of working in this industry,

I realized there aren't that many teachers

who are passionate like you.

Everyone can make a mistake.

It's a problem if you don't learn from it.

It may be over with Joon-young,

but try to be a good teacher to your other students.

Look after their feelings, not just their fingers.

Not just their professor but their teacher.

You can do that, Tae-jin.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Are you going to walk?

Yes.

Dong-yoon.

Yes?

After you quit violin,

were you okay?

Are you…

doing all right after you broke up

with Joon-young?

I am.

I'm doing better than I thought.

What a relief.

When I first

decided to quit violin,

I was all right too.

But after I sold my violin,

I was awfully ill.

I couldn't get up for days.

Come to think about it,

it was only natural that I fell ill.

I played

the violin for 15 years.

I loved it deeply at one point in my life.

How could I cut off all those years at once?

It takes time to get over your feelings.

It was only natural for me

to be in pain.

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.

Only after I let him go

and only after I lost him

did I realize

I didn't just love him, but I loved him

so much.

I couldn't decide

how much I want to love someone from the beginning.

I'm going to stop…

playing the violin.

I'm

going to quit.

The piano.

And…

everything else.

Joon-young said he wants to quit piano?

That's right.

Does he always do as he pleases?

He said no to everything I suggested, and he's not even picking up.

He's the sole reason I left the company.

What if he doesn't change his mind?

Chris is tormenting me right now.

Please, Ms. Cha.

Can you try to persuade him? Please?

He always listens to you.

Mr. Park.

Yes.

He must have a reason for this.

Let's wait.

And

don't tell his mother in Daejeon.

You know what I mean, right?

Yes.

But what do I do if he doesn't come back, Ms. Cha?

I'm repeating myself, aren't I?

This is crazy.

Ms. Cha.

My desk is still empty.

Why haven't you hired my replacement yet?

You're probably the only person who can persuade Joon-young,

so I asked you to meet with me. I apologize.

You are his closest friend.

Could you please

try to persuade him?

If he retires,

it will be an immense loss for the music industry of Korea.

I heard you want to quit piano.

Don't.

You don't know how rare and special

your talent is.

I kept trying to define my feelings for you.

Consolation?

That's right.

I was so used to being consoled by you.

But, Joon-young,

I was

jealous of you and your talent.

Maybe I mistook that for love.

Jeong-gyeong.

I want to be happy too,

although it may be too late.

Playing the piano

doesn't make me happy.

That's why I want to quit.

There is…

this face you make only when you're with Hyeon-ho.

The way you smile in front of him is different.

I couldn't have made you smile like that.

You probably don't know what I'm talking about.

NOVEMBER 2 GRADUATE SCHOOL AUDITION

NOVEMBER 17 GRADUATION RECITAL

ACCOMPANIST KIM SEON-HYEONG

Hello, Ms. Kim.

Oh, parking?

You can park in front of the concert hall on campus.

Shall I send you the map?

Okay, no problem. I'll see you later.

All right.

SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY MAP CONCERT HALL

PARK HERE!

I'm afraid I have to withdraw my application due to personal reasons.

I apologize again for the inconvenience.

Pardon?

The chief director of Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation?

That's right.

She passed away this morning.

IN MOURNING

Jeong-gyeong.

Dad.

Joon-young.

When did you arrive?

A couple of hours ago.

I got on the plane as soon as I saw the news.

Shall we go?

Thanks, Joon-young.

Goodbye. Take good care of yourself.

Thank you for coming.

Hang in there.

Okay.

Thanks.

You got into the orchestra.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

The guests are waiting. You should get back.

Okay. Get home safely.

This is Chae Song-ah. She interned at our foundation.

Oh, I see.

Thank you for coming.

Thank you.

How

have you been?

Good.

What about you?

Me too. I've been well.

My graduation recital is today.

I'm playing a Brahms piece.

You switched pieces?

Yes.

Also,

I'm going to quit playing the violin.

I thought about it,

and I realized I'm a little like Brahms.

I kept on loving

what doesn't love me back.

This unrequited love

must stop now.

But it's okay.

It was my decision to keep loving it and get hurt all by myself.

This is how it ends.

But during that moment…

I think I was happy.

That is

good enough.

I'll get going then.

Take care.

Song-ah.

Let me

play for you.

Sorry?

Please let me

accompany you today. I want to.

But Brahms…

You can't play it because you don't like his music.

I can.

I want to play some Brahms.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GRADUATION RECITAL

Hello. May I take one?

Thank you.

In 1853, Schumann,

his pupil, Albert Dietrich,

and young Brahms

composed a violin sonata.

Brahms composed

the third movement, or the scherzo.

CHAE SONG-AH "SCHERZO" FROM THE "F-A-E- SONATA" BY BRAHMS

Are you ready?

Yes.

Their friend, violinist Joseph Joachim…

I'm coming.

…first played it to Clara Schumann's piano accompaniment.

It was inspired by a phrase that Joachim liked

and was titled the "F-A-E Sonata."

Are you ready?

Yes.

They will enter now.

About today…

Thank you.

Then…

I'll get going.

"Träumerei,"

I thought about it.

I thought about why Professor Yoo

stole your recording of it.

You must have played a number of pieces that day.

So why did he pick

"Träumerei" out of all the pieces?

Perhaps,

out of all the pieces you played that day,

"Träumerei" was the one

that touched his heart the most.

Because you followed your heart

when you played "Träumerei" that day.

So I hope

you can continue…

to follow your heart

when you play the piano.

You know, the piece we played today.

"F-A-E Sonata."

"Free but lonely."

That's what the title means.

But I hope

you can be…

free…

and happy.

Thank you for playing with me today.

Get home safely.

I love you.

I love you.

You told me to follow my heart.

That's why I'm saying it.

I know I don't have the right to say it,

and I also know

that I might hurt you.

But this is just so hard for me.

If I don't say it now,

I'll regret it for the rest of my life.

I'm sorry.

But right now…

I only want to think about myself.

I love you.

I only found out later.

The piece we played that day…

"F-A-E: FREI ABER EINSAM" FREE BUT LONELY

…was a free but lonely sonata,

while the phrase that Brahms liked…

was "F-A-F."

FREI ABER FROH: FREE BUT HAPPY HE ALLEGEDLY PREFERRED F-A-F

"Free,

but happy."

That's what it meant.

I didn't realize

until much later.

We would all love to work with you.

Mom, get a divorce. I want you to live your life.

If it was the 15th-anniversary concert as planned,

Ms. Nah would have been happy to see them play together.

-Hyeon-ho. -Jeong-gyeong.

Don't be ill. Take care.

When is your boyfriend's recital?

We broke up.

A while back, you asked me if we could be friends.

I'm here as a friend.

Thanks to you, Song-ah, I've come to realize many things.

Bye. Take care.