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Baek-hee's amazing, don't you think?

I don't even recognize her.

Baek-hee looks a bit bland in person, but she doesn't look too bad on stage.

I think the pendant has something to do with it.

I heard she got it from Director Jung.

She seemed mediocre, but look at where she is already.

That pendant is definitely helping her.

It's a lucky charm.

I wonder if things would work out for me too if I had it.

What do you think?

Take a good look.

This is my world.

Ah-ran!

Ah-ran!

Thank you!

Ah-ran,

let's go home.

Thank you.

Ah-ran.

Bye.

Look at the time.

Kirin Art High School

will do our utmost to ensure

that our students can freely pursue their dreams.

I almost forgot.

There are three new students who could not take the stage today.

They are the ones handpicked by Director Jung.

These handpicked students are also precious constituents of Kirin.

It would be unfair not to give them the opportunity to partake

in the invaluable experience of performing at the entrance ceremony.

What do you think, Mr. Kang?

Do you think they can take the stage?

We haven't made any preparations--

We know that.

We will take that into consideration.

The performance can be short,

so show us your talents.

This is why he allowed press coverage.

He wants to go head-to-head against the director.

Bingo!

He can't do it alone, so he's using the media.

He wants to build public opinion

against the specially admitted students and Mr. Kang.

Let's see what you can do.

Go on.

Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

-Show us! -Show us!

Show us!

Hey.

Are you serious?

What choice do we have?

We can't call it quits.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry!

Isn't that the kid? Plate number 4885.

Yes. It is 4885.

Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

Sorry.

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Sorry. -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! Get off the stage! -Get off the stage! Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! Get off the stage! -Get off the stage! Get off the stage!

Specially admitted students who fear the stage.

Are they fit to be at Kirin Art School?

Perhaps they're not ready yet.

Perhaps they're not good enough.

Perhaps it wasn't talent that got these students in.

It's not my personal opinion, of course.

It's what the press is saying.

I've gotten all the articles, photos and blogs taken down.

I did.

Good job.

The problem is our students and faculty.

There is no stopping them.

Even I don't get it myself.

You should dismiss Mr. Kang

and withdraw those students.

That's the only way.

I don't know.

It doesn't seem like the best way.

Then I'm going to have

to raise the issue to the board of directors.

All right.

In the meantime, I'll think of the best way to handle this.

What did you just say?

My admission will be canceled?

The decision hasn't been finalized yet,

but that's what it looks like.

Then...

I have to go back home.

Is that it?

I'm sorry.

But we should still go to school tomorrow.

It's too early to give up completely.

This is nuts.

What about Hye-mi?

Where's Go Hye-mi?

I can't breathe.

Let go.

Hold still.

Is something wrong?

No.

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

-Get off the stage! -Get off the stage!

I let you go because you promised to live quietly.

If you can't lay low,

I'll ship you off abroad.

Where are

all the stars in Seoul?

Why is it so dark?

Why doesn't anything work out?

Nothing's working out for me.

Why is this happening to me?

I don't want to be a poor,

pathetic heroine.

Why are you making me feel worse too?

Who is she talking to?

To her shoe?

Let me see that.

I can fix it.

Let go!

You go home.

You're nothing.

You're not a genius.

You're just a country bumpkin.

I lied to you.

So come to your senses and go home!

Hye-mi! Hye-mi!

Why is she lashing out at that poor shoe?

She's not mad at the shoe.

She's mad at me.

Damn it!

If you lied to him, you should apologize,

not lash out at him.

Let go!

If your shoe is broken,

have it fixed.

Why get angry about it?

You messed everything up.

I blame you.

Cry if you're upset

instead of throwing a fit.

I...

I have to get into that stupid school.

I need to if I'm to pay off our debt,

and I need to pay off our debt

if I'm to dream again.

I don't think you should cry.

Most girls look pretty when they cry,

but you look ghastly.

So don't cry.

What?

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Let's go.

You said you have to get into that school.

I'm going to hold out as long as I can.

-Ri-a rocks! -Ri-a rocks!

-Ri-a rocks! Ri-a rocks! -Ri-a rocks! Ri-a rocks!

First love, first kiss, and first day of school.

New beginnings always make my heart flutter.

My first day at Kirin Art High School.

Lee Ri-a. 163cm, 41kg.

She's a real celebrity, all right.

She has all the right curves.

Her bra must be padded.

Kim Phil-sook.

163cm.

79kg.

What?

I lost three kilograms?

The weight I announced is not your actual weight.

It's your target weight for next week.

Don't you forget.

Pardon?

You want me to lose three kilograms in a week?

Where do you live?

In Bogwang-dong.

Starting today, walk to school.

And don't have even a drop of water after 7:00 p.m.

If you're going to have all three meals,

eat like a queen in the morning and like a bum in the evening.

You will then lose exactly three kilograms in a week.

What if

I can't reach my target weight?

If you can't, I'll deduct 50 points.

Gain weight and I'll deduct 70 points.

That's every week.

If we fail for three weeks, it's to the regular college track class.

Unfortunately, the industry you want to work in

is where video killed the radio star.

That is, your appearance is a part of your skill set.

It's the specially admitted girl.

-What is she doing here? -Are you kidding me?

I'm sorry I'm late.

Your admission hasn't been authorized yet.

My dismissal hasn't been authorized either.

Thanks for taking the time to be here.

The arts director will tell us

about the first item on today's agenda.

Thank you.

KIRIN FOUNDATION TEMPORARY COUNCIL

I'm sure you know that the specially admitted students

were disappointing at the entrance ceremony.

If I hadn't stopped the press,

the blow to Kirin's reputation would have been irreparable.

It was a very close call.

Thank goodness for our arts director.

Thank you.

But so long as those same students are still here,

we will always be at risk.

Their homeroom teacher is Kang Oh-hyeok who never had students

that became stars--

It's like pouring gasoline into a blast furnace.

We can no longer tolerate this kind of disorder.

I ask that we put to vote the dismissal of Mr. Kang Oh-hyeok

and the withdrawal of the special admissions.

-Aye. -Aye.

-Aye. -Aye.

-Aye. -Aye.

Aye.

-Aye. -Aye.

Aye.

Any other suggestions?

-No. -No.

No.

Well, I have one.

Mr. Kang and the specially admitted students should stay.

Sir.

I will no longer interfere with the academic affairs here.

I'll only focus on the campus in China.

It wasn't Mr. Kang or the students who caused the disorder.

It was me.

Accordingly, you should've come up with a more fundamental solution.

Can you just get lost?

What?

You have no shame, do you?

You said you don't like this school.

Why stick around?

It makes you more pathetic.

You'll get booted anyway.

It'll be better for you to leave on your own.

Don't you agree?

You must be scared of me.

Are you nervous?

My dad says

there are two types of people who rely on amulets and charms.

Those who aren't good enough

and those who are scared of others.

What did you just say?

You must be scared.

You're scared I'll stay here.

You're scared that you'll be my tail again.

Hey!

Let go!

Hey!

Hey!

Go Hye-mi!

-Baek-hee! -Baek-hee?

Are you okay, Baek-hee?

What do you think you're doing, Hye-mi?

Are you nuts?

Yun Baek-hee, stop acting and get up.

Hey, Go Hye-mi,

enough already.

Are you okay, Baek-hee?

-Are you okay? -Baek-hee?

-Are you okay, Baek-hee? -Baek-hee!

Are you okay, Baek-hee?

Get out of the way! My gosh.

Hold on.

-What is it? -Let me down.

Why?

-Are you okay? -My pendant.

My pendant's gone.

Good.

So the suggestion passes unanimously.

Do you really plan to stay clear of the academic affairs here?

Yes.

But Mr. Kang and the specially admitted students stay.

All right.

Then...

The following will be the last item I will be suggesting.

I propose that Mr. Si Beom-su,

who is the current arts director, be promoted to principal.

What?

Me?

Why me?

What do you think?

Do you like my suggestion?

This meeting is adjourned.

I ask for your continued hard work for Kirin Art School.

It's a lucky charm.

I wonder if things would work out for me too if I had it.

A lucky charm?

Give me a break.

Hey, Go Hye-mi!

Did you hear?

What?

We can stay at school.

Our admission has been authorized.

Really?

Yes.

They want us to pick up our student ID cards.

Let's go.

Okay.

No way.

Aren't you coming?

What?

I'm coming.

Hey, guys!

-Did you hear? -What?

The specially admitted students have been officially accepted.

Why all of the sudden?

I don't know.

It was agreed upon after a long meeting

between the principal and the arts director.

What are they trying to do? Are they playing us for fools?

I think...

You must be scared.

You're scared I'll stay here.

You're scared you'll be my tail again.

Director Jung.

I...

I'm still here thanks to you. I am...

I'm ashamed, sorry,

and thankful.

The real battle begins now.

It will be a very long and arduous one.

A battle?

It was my battle to begin with,

but you're going to have to fight it alone now.

I...

I don't know what you expect of me,

but I only plan to lay low

and teach as long as I can.

That's my only goal.

I don't think

I have what it takes

to fight in your stead.

Mr. Kang,

you are more than qualified to win.

You have the skills and qualifications.

I do?

Well...

You must not know me very well, but I'm Kang Oh-hyeok.

I've had the lowest teacher evaluation rating for three years in a row.

I know,

Mr. Kang.

What's this?

FROM JUNG HA-MYUNG, THE DREAM THIEF

UNHAK MIDDLE SCHOOL, KANG OH-HYEOK

THE SCHOOL OF MY DREAMS

This is mine.

Why did he have this?

You must be wondering why I had this.

Before you ask that question,

I would like you to slowly read through the notebook

you lent me 23 years ago.

I think the answer you seek is in here.

Your friend, Jung Ha-myung.

Dream thief?

THE SCHOOL OF MY DREAMS

I know I wrote it, but it's really good.

IN 20 YEARS, I WANT TO BECOME SOMEONE I CAN BE PROUD OF

SI BEOM-SU, PRINCIPAL

This room is too big for a single person.

Go Hye-mi.

C.

D-flat.

She's annoying,

but her range is quite something.

It must be her classical training.

D natural.

-Who is he? -Are you kidding me?

-Jeez. -Look at him.

What are you going to do if that girl doesn't like you

and you're not a genius?

It's simple.

I'll just have to make it happen.

Are you the most talented kid in this school?

Where's Song Sam-dong?

I haven't seem him since we left home.

He must have gone home due to the shock.

It wasn't anything to get that shocked over.

Are you serious?

That country bumpkin and Jason are going head-to-head?

I'll be right there, man.

That country bumpkin can't be Sam-dong, can it?

He looks provincial through and through.

He has on that awful tattered jacket.

Hello.

What? Where?

Awful tattered jacket? It's him all right.

Keep your eyes

and ear open, all right?

If I beat him,

I'm no longer a country bumpkin

or a loser.

Got it?

Is he Song Sam-dong?

Yes.

Could you play the keyboard for me?

From the part that goes "The girl."

I'm sorry,

but I don't want to.

Please play the keyboard.

Can you?

Sure.

-Oh no. -Stop.

Let's give it a listen.

No.

He can't sing. He sounds like...

Whoa.

Don't lie on a cold surface.

You'll get sick.

Don't look at me like that.

If it had been a song I knew,

he wouldn't have beaten me so easily.

You didn't know the song?

How did you sing it at all?

I heard him singing,

so I guessed the rest.

If I practice,

I can beat that kid in no time.

And...

just give me a month.

My rustic look will be gone by then.

How can I stand this for a month?

No way.

What are you doing?

People should be able to see your eyes.

They're your least ugly feature.

Is that so?

We need money.

Hey.

How much do you have?

Money?

Not much.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

Damn it.

Who are you?

That's none of your business.

Where's Mr. Kang Oh-hyeok?

Is there a problem?

What are you doing here?

From what I saw at the entrance ceremony,

I've developed a slight, perhaps useless, concern.

Hye-mi may not have

what it takes to become a star.

I'm a bit worried...

You're right. It's a useless concern.

Please,

just trust me.

That's why I'm here.

Could you sign this?

MORTGAGE CONTRACT

What's this? It's a mortgage on my sister's house.

As you said, it can be a useless piece of paper

if Hye-mi becomes a successful singer.

No way. No, no, no.

Although the place is in my name, it's still my sister's.

She had to use my name for tax purposes.

If the house is put up as collateral, she'll kill me.

No way. Never.

Then,

I would like to take Hye-mi.

My trust in you has been

a bit...

SIGNATURE

Crazy fool.

Why did he sign that?

He's not her father.

HE'S SO CUTE!

Is he famous?

Don't you know Rain?

When I become...

a superstar--

So what if you become a star?

I'm better, right?

Let's go.

Hye-mi, how many of me can you count?

Hold on.

I knew it.

Good grief.

Why didn't you stop me if you knew?

I hate myself.

How could you eat the whole tub?

How many did you have?

There's nothing special about Seoul buses.

Why are they staring at me like that?

You don't want to be called a country bumpkin,

so lose the dialect.

Okay.

Why are they staring at me?

Why?

Hello?

Dad?

Where are you?

Are you okay?

Did you get to see Auntie?

She's fine of course.

She's still a little brat.

She eats too much and sleeps too well.

What? Really?

So we'll get to see you?

Are things better now?

What a relief.

Okay.

That's enough for today.

You can't increase your range overnight anyway.

You have to give it time and work at it consistently.

If I had the time, I wouldn't be here.

I'm paying good money for this.

I'll try again.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Mom? I'm at the library.

What's going on?

You call this a library?

-Mom! -Good grief.

You should know your place.

-Let's go. Come on! -Mom...

-Mom! -Let's get out of here.

Let go. You're embarrassing me.

If you have any shame, how can you steal my money

and come to a karaoke?

This isn't a karaoke.

It's a vocal training center.

Get your facts straight.

Whatever!

I may not know much, but this much I do.

Your efforts will be futile.

Stop wasting your time and just focus on your studies.

Not everyone becomes a star, you know?

Maybe only talents like Hye-mi.

Let's go.

Hye-mi failed.

What?

The high and almighty Hye-mi failed,

while I passed.

Did you know that?

Your daughter, whose efforts you think are futile,

got into Kirin Art School.

What the...

Hey!

Perfect timing.

Good evening, ma'am. I trust you're well.

Good night.

What is it?

I came straight over after checking my bank balance.

You must have wired me money by mistake.

I almost used it.

It wasn't a mistake.

Start getting ready to go abroad for your studies.

Register at an English institute

and start looking for schools.

Dad.

It's fine now,

but the press will find about you

once the election campaign is underway.

My opponents will look into my private life

to see if I have any skeletons in the closet.

Until the election is over, it'd be better if you--

I plan to...

I plan to live here.

I can't speak English,

so I won't even be able

to buy food for myself.

I could starve to death.

-Can I help you? -What?

I'm sorry.

Don't mind me and keep dancing.

I'm done. The studio's yours.

I'm not here to practice.

I'm looking for something.

This late at night?

What are you looking for?

A pendant.

Nothing's working out since I lost it.

Good riddance.

Now you can't lose it again.

Just pretend it never existed.

Aren't you leaving?

I'm going to look around a bit more.

Hurry up and get back home.

Thanks.

What are you doing here?

Here.

What is it?

I got some grade-A beef,

so I thought I'd share it with you.

You came here to give me this?

It's very expensive, so don't gobble it all up.

Here.

And send Mr. Kang my regards.

Oh, one more thing.

Who was that kid?

The one who went on stage with you at the entrance ceremony?

Is he your boyfriend?

No.

Why do you ask?

Don't lie to me.

If you're not seeing each other, why'd he come to my office to rescue you?

He went to your office?

Didn't he tell you?

Wow! I thought he was an action hero from a movie.

He banged up everything, demanding that I release you.

In any case, we gave him a good beating.

Are you okay?

Haven't you seen his beat-up face?

He's a hoodlum who always gets into trouble.

Is he okay?

Don't trust men too much though.

What's with the snow?

My bike!

What a crappy day.

Forget it!

Count Asura.

Let's go.

Count Asura?

What's that?

Sorry.

What?

I'm sorry.

Are you babbling?

I'm sorry I mistook you.

I don't think you're a hoodlum

or a troublemaker.

My judgement is usually right,

but I admit I was wrong this time.

You're not a bad guy.

You take people's advice well.

If you're sorry,

apologize rather than getting mad.

Hey!

What took you so long?

Is something wrong?

The witch

is back.

The witch?

Who's that?

You'll see.

She looks like this.

She tried to kick us out of the house.

I knew things were going

too well for me today.

Since you're in Kirin Art School, you should take good care of yourself.

You can use that treadmill over there whenever you want to.

Let me know if you need any stretching tips.

I'm an expert.

Why would I need to take good care of myself?

My gosh!

You look like a city boy

but sound like a farmer.

You're too cute.

-Eat. You need to eat your fill. -Hey.

Is that the Song Sam-dong I saw earlier?

Yes.

I'm back.

Hey.

Who's the guy?

We finally meet.

Nice to meet you. I'm Jinguk.

You're Jinguk?

Come. Sit down. Please.

Look at how tall you are. My goodness.

You're tall enough to be a model.

He's a special admissions student too and has nowhere to go.

He only works part-time,

so I don't think he can afford the deposit.

Why would I need one in this trust-based society we live in?

All I need is the monthly rent.

You must work out.

You're as hard as a rock.

My gosh!

And about Hye-mi and Hye-seong...

With us being men,

it'll be tough for you to take care of the house on your own.

Hye-mi says she's really good with household chores.

Right?

When did I say that?

I'LL DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU

JUST GO WITH ME ON THIS ONE

Sure, I should help out.

Whatever.

You're probably hungry. Go on and eat.

This is bulgogi made from grade-A beef.

I marinaded it myself.

Please enjoy.

Thank you.

I love homecooked meals.

Do you?

You're too cute.

You'll have homecooked meals every day here.

Just think of my as your older sister.

Call me your sister.

"Sister"?

I heard that.

Dig in. You too, Sam-dong.

Don't we seem like one big family?

-How about some wine? -No, you shouldn't have any.

Where's the wine glass?

What's the matter?

My sister turns into a monster when she drinks.

Something like this

should be sold at pharamacies.

Why? Because it makes you feel so good.

It needs KFDA authorization.

My gosh.

Oh-hyeok.

My poor little Oh-hyeok...

I bought this place to live with my husband,

not you!

Don't I look pretty?

Everybody!

Congratulations on my wedding

Congratulations on my wedding

-Congratulations on my wedding -Sis, you've had too much.

Let me help you to bed.

-Could you guys please clean up here? -Dear

Kang Oh-seon

I'm never ever going to drink.

So we can stay here now?

I think so.

There's always a way, isn't there?

It sure seems like it.

I wish every day were like today.

Don't worry.

It will be from this moment forth.

EDUCATION AT KIRIN ART SCHOOL

"Music should be a work of art, not a commodity.

A school should not be a place that teaches flirtation."

It's impressive. I'm moved.

I may not try hard all the time,

but I can be very meticulous.

I would like to see in person

the process of finding true talent

you describe in your report.

Please rest assured.

-So... -Yes, sir?

Please take your students to the regular college track class.

The regular college track class?

I was pondering the best starting point

for those students who came here without the required qualifications,

and you gave me the answer.

Start them in the regular college track class.

Sending them there

means you're giving up on them.

I just want you to implement your educational vision.

I want to create for you

an educational environment that is wholly yours.

From the regular college track class to the arts class,

and then to the professional debut class.

I wonder whether your ideals will actually take your class that far.

The real battle begins now.

It will be a very long and arduous one.

YUN BAEK-HEE

Just a while longer...

Just a little while longer,

stay with me.

It's you, isn't it?

You have it.

Have what?

My pendant.

It has to be you.

I lost it on the day we had a spat.

What are you talking about?

I don't have it.

It has to be you. It can only be you.

Give it back. I need to have it.

I don't have it!

I told you.

Why would I need a stupid amulet like that?

Really?

Can I search you, then?

What are you doing? Leave me alone.

Give her the pendant.

I don't have it.

How many times do I have to tell you?

This is yours, right?

-Yes, it's mine. -She had really stolen it.

My God.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

You...

Be yourself.

You're more than talented

to get by without it.

-Hey, hey! -Stop it.

-Stop it! -Don't fight!

What do you think you're doing?

Let go of one another.

What are you doing here?

Pardon?

This isn't your classroom.

What do you mean? Where do we need to go?

The regular college track class.

The specially admitted students have been transferred as of today.

Haven't you been notified yet?

What's the regular college track class?

Regular college track?

It's the graveyard of Kirin Art School.

The regular college track class?

Students there can't take performance arts classes.

She's the one who stole the pendant.

-How shameless. -How rude can she be?

Darn.

She doesn't seem to care.

HYE-MI THE THIEF

As for gerunds that act as objects,

they do not have any special traits.

Thus, you have to memorize them.

Let's start.

"Finish" means "to end."

"Give up" means "to throw in the towel."

"Deny" means"to repudiate."

-Sir. -Yes?

Are all gerunds that act as objects

so gloomy?

What we need right now

are more positive words.

Are you going to be discouraged over this?

Come on now.

Hey, Go Hye-mi.

We need to talk.

THIEF

You and I need to talk.

Apologize to Hye-mi.

If you do, I'll apologize to you for punching you.

Why?

-Why should I apologize? -Are you kidding me?

You made her into a thief

in front of everyone.

I didn't make her into a thief.

I did it so she'd come back to her senses.

She said so herself.

Amulets and charms are for untalented people.

The pendant?

Obsessing over that stupid thing...

doesn't suit her.

It's not because she's untalented.

It's because of her father.

Her father called when she had

that pendant in her hand.

If you saw just

how happy she were,

you wouldn't have taken it from her.

Do you feel good seeing her crestfallen?

You may not know this,

but although

she acts tough,

she has a soft and gentle soul.

I'm Go Hye-mi in the regular college track class.

It sounds like the she-devil.

The reason I stand before you today

is to announce that I will no longer tolerate

your acts of terror.

I'm not a thief or a liar.

What are you talking about?

You did steal the pendant.

No, I didn't.

Plus, if the more talented person

was given the pendant,

I would've received it at the audition.

That's what

I'll prove to you

at the upcoming monthly evaluation.

-What's wrong with her? -She's in the loser class.

You're in the regular college track class.

If I get a higher score

than Baek-hee on the monthly evaluation,

you all owe me an apology.

And you have to also stop terrorizing me and my classmates.

She has finally lost it.

You can't take any performance arts classes.

So how do you expect to beat Baek-hee?

Just ignore her.

That country bumpkin did this earlier.

It must be what losers do.

Hye-mi sure is vulnerable, isn't she?

A gentle soul, right?

That's more like her.

What if I get the higher score on the monthly evaluation?

What then?

I will acknowledge

that I'm a thief and a liar.

And...

I will endure whatever you do to me

without any complaining.

But don't worry.

Because I'm going to win.

Okay, let's do it.

You go ahead and beat Baek-hee on the monthly evaluation.

You're not a better singer than me.

But... That soul thing...

It's simple.

Date someone.

Date?

Are you interested in me?

I'm just being polite.

No. In Korea, we call it flirting.

Hey, Jin-man.

You're in for a shock.

You are the best performing arts teacher at Kirin...

Me?

You should teach my students.

A karaoke test?

So the score on the karaoke machine

will be my score?

Singing a song for someone

with sincerity That's what delivers authentic emotions.

I heard you got into a bet with the regular college track kids.

You'd better win.

Hye-mi's in danger?

It's me. What about Hye-mi?