All language subtitles for Jeongnyeon.the.Star.Is.Born.S01E02.DSNP

It is the 1950s,
following the devastating Korean War.

Female gukgeuk, or traditional theater,
captures the heart of the public,

and many girls dream of becoming princes.

Playing the role of Yoon Jeongnyeon,

a pansori genius
who dives into the world of stars,

is Kim Taeri.

Playing the role of Heo Youngseo,

an elite trainee skilled at singing,
dancing, and even acting,

is Shin Yeeun.

Playing the role of Moon Okgyeong,

the undisputed Prince of Maeran,
is Jung Eunchae.

Playing the role of Seo Hyerang,

the beautiful flower of Maeran,
is Kim Yoonhye.

And last but not least

is the director of all the girls
who dream of becoming princes,

Kang Sobok played by Ra Miran.

We want to thank you for your patience

as we proudly present
the story of Jeongnyeon!

"JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN"

"Narrator: Cho Yeongsuk
First-generation female gukgeuk actor"

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND EVENTS IN THIS SHOW ARE FICTIONAL.

THE SHOW CONTAINS JAPANESE EXPRESSIONS
TO REFLECT THE TIME PERIOD.

Act 2

I think
I made a mistake when dancing earlier.

I completely blanked out.

I really wish I could make it.

- What if I get disqualified?
- Don't worry.

Oh, wow.

Girls from Seoul really are different.

Their clothes are so nice.

See that girl?

Moon Okgyeong brought her over.

Moon Okgyeong? But why?

Maybe she's close with her.

But she seems so shabby.

Maybe her family's really rich.

Right? We should go talk to her.

Hey, how do you know Moon Okgyeong?

Her mom's a dancer

and my dad runs
a restaurant in Myeongdong.

What does your family do?

My family?

What's this smell?

It smells like rotting fish.

It's coming from her.

From me?

What are you, a fishmonger?

You have an amazing nose.

You're right.

My family sells fish in Mokpo.

W-What?

You're a fishmonger?

Yeah.

Then how are you so close
to Moon Okgyeong?

I met her
while selling fish at the market.

My, my.

I thought you were from a rich family.

But you were just a fishmonger
at some market.

What's wrong with being
a fishmonger at a market?

You better get your game on…

if you don't want to lose
to some lowly fishmonger.

Watch out, you hear me?

Who do you think you are?

Next! No. 90, 91, and 92.

Please come in.

- Yes.
- Okay!

- What was that?
- Come on!

Stop.

- No. 92.
- Yes?

You keep missing the beat.

What's with your arm?

I…

I sprained my shoulder.

Next is acting.

We will provide you with a topic,

and you will come out one by one
to show us your acting skills.

A topic?

Is there a problem?

No.

It's just that I thought
there would be a script.

Any actor needs to be able
to act without a script.

Anything could happen on stage
to disrupt a performance.

When that happens,
are you going to space out and do nothing

because that wasn't in the script?

Now then…

your topic is sadness.

Sadness?

Are you sure
she came with Okgyeong?

I'm telling you, I'm sure.

I can't believe it.

What's going on?

You know how we're selecting new trainees?

There's someone special in the mix.

Who is she? Is she good?

Apparently Okgyeong
personally brought her over.

Okgyeong did?

Everyone's curious to know who she is.

No.

More like fuming.

Let's see how great she is.

My Cheolsu…

Open your eyes.

How could you leave behind your mother?

I never had the chance
to give you a better life.

Oh no, my Cheolsu!

Open your eyes!

That's enough.

No. 91.

But you said you loved me the other day.

You're awful.

How could you do this to me?

All right.

No. 92.

No. 92!

Yes.

Father, get up.

Get up, Father!

Jungja…

Yes.

It's me, Jungja.

Father…

Father!

Father, no!

Father! Father!

Father!

That's enough.

You could have said something

or cried out loud.

Why didn't you?

I was…

I was thinking of…

when my father passed away.

When he died, I was so crushed

that I couldn't say anything…

or make any noise.

All right.

We'll now move on to singing.

Come here
Let me give you a piggyback ride

My love, my love, you are my love

Oh love, you are my love

Yes, you are my love

Enough.

Next, No. 91.

When you die

Become an icicle in the mountains

For I will die

And become the spring breeze

Enough.

No. 92.

The autumn moon

Is in

Full bloom

And it glows

Upon

The marble

Carved from coral reefs

A wild goose

Flies

Underneath the moon

Crying

Dear goose

Should you

Pass my hometown

I implore you

Please

Take this letter

To my

Poor father

What if we don't make the list
because we were grouped with her?

I'm just glad I didn't sing after she did.

I would have danced better…

if it weren't for my shoulder.

I hope
I'm not disqualified because of that.

I will now announce those who passed.

Oh my.

No. 23, Jin Yeonhong.

That's me! I made it!

No. 90, Seo Boksil.

Oh! Seo Boksil! That's me!

I made it too!

Park Chorok.

Good job, girls!

That's all of the official trainees.

But this year, we're making an exception

and accepting one understudy.

Understudy:
Someone who fills a vacant role

Eh? An understudy?

So there's an extra trainee?

No. 92, Yoon Jeongnyeon.

Yoon Jeongnyeon?

- Who's that?
- Wait, isn't that her?

An understudy?

That still means I passed, doesn't it?

That'll be all.

Those of you who passed,

please move into the dormitories
by this afternoon.

The rest of you are free to go.

- Great work, everyone.
- I passed.

Jungja, I passed!

No. 92, Yoon Jeongnyeon?

Follow me.

Do you know
why you've been chosen as an understudy?

Isn't it…

because I didn't dance too well?

But that's because I injured my shoulder.

I'm usually better than that.

That's not it.

Remember that Moon Okgyeong brought you.

If I had just accepted you,

everyone in our troupe
would think I did so…

simply because she brought you.

So now,

you'll have to prove yourself.

Show everyone that you were accepted…

not because of Moon Okgyeong
but purely for your skills alone.

If you can't do that,

you're not worthy of joining Maeran.

I'll do it.

I'm sure I can prove to everyone
that I got accepted with my skills.

As long as you're an understudy,
you're not an official trainee.

You may stay,

but remember that you'll have to leave
the moment I tell you to.

You said you're from Mokpo?

Yes, ma'am.

What might your mother's name be?

Her name is Seo Yongrye.

Are you sure that's her name?

Yes, I am.

Is that so?

Okay then. You may go.

I passed!

You did it.

Of course,
I could be asked to leave at any time…

but I still passed.

This is all…

thanks to you, Okgyeong.

I'll make sure to repay you
one way or another.

Just focus on your training
and improve quickly.

Be good enough to fight for my position.

Oh, I could never.

No.

That's your next step.

Can you do it?

Yes.

About the new trainee,

Yoon Jeongnyeon…

Did you train her?

Yes.

You don't even like training
the troupe members.

And you personally trained the girl?

How do you even know her?

I just met her in Mokpo.

The moment I heard her sing,

I knew I had to bring her here.

I guess you really liked her.

What did you think of her singing?

She reminded me of my friend
who I trained with.

Everyone said
that she was blessed by the heavens.

Then she must be
an incredible singer by now.

I don't know about that.

They said it's the last room
on the right side.

It must be here.

They assigned you that room?

Yes.

They said everywhere else was full.

Do you know who your roommate is?

No. Who is it?

She's...

You know, you're very lucky.

- That room has so much space.
- Hey.

Right. They can't let someone
so close to Okgyeong use just any room.

Other girls have two to three roommates,
but you only get one.

How nice is that?

Goodnight then.

Goodnight.

I wanted to introduce myself to her,
but she's still not here.

She's so organized.

It'll be hard to manage
if she's the overly tidy type.

Is that why the other girls
were being like that?

My goodness.

Oh my, this is nice!

Mother,
I'mgoingto earn lotsof money

and treat you to nice things.

Trust me, I'll make sure you and Jungja
never touch any house chores.

Thanks for the thought.

Right, thanks.

I guess Jeongnyeon is all grown up now.

I guess so.

Then I'll have to make sure
to be healthy and well

until my little girl treats me.

I just have to make it big.

Chunhyangjeon

What's this?

Was she even here last night?

That's her, Yoon Jeongnyeon.

The bumpkin from Mokpo

who got a zero for dancing
but a hundred for singing.

If she's such a genius singer,
she'd go head-to-head with Her Highness.

Don't be ridiculous.

Heo Youngseo is good enough to take
the male lead for an official performance.

But Yoon Jeongnyeon
is still just an understudy.

Jooran, could you finish up here?

- Okay.
- Let's go.

Yeonhong! Hurry!

Oh, my gosh!

Nice to meet you. I'm Hong Jooran.

I'm Yoon Jeongnyeon.

You don't have to bow to me like that.

I'm also just a newbie trainee here.

Yeah?

Mm. Nice to meet you.

You haven't really been
around the troupe, have you?

Should I show you around?

Yes.

Let's go.

The troupe is largely divided
into dormitories and training areas.

And the dormitories are also divided
into senior and junior quarters.

That's where the cafeteria
and kitchen are.

That's the business office.

Business office?

It's where they take care of the ledger.

It doesn't have a lot to do with us.

And that's where the toilet
and the showers are.

It's better to go early
because it's always packed.

Make sure to use the back gate
and not the front gate.

Why?

It's open!

Oh, my goodness!

As you can see, there are fans
just waiting for the gate to open.

If they catch you,
they'll pester you to no end,

asking you to steal something
of Okgyeong or Hyerang…

or deliver gifts.

My goodness. This is just insane.

- We love you, Hyerang!
- Let's go.

This is where we rehearse dancing.

So this is why their dancing was spot-on.

It's because they practiced this much.

Right?

Our troupe's choreography is known
for its precise and beautiful moves.

Oh, wow.

This is so cool.

It's almost time for the tide.
We should be on our way.

Please wait
until I pay my respects to my father.

- I shall go with you then.
- They're rehearsing for Simcheongjeon.

This is where Director Kang
trains the trainees every morning.

You may go pay your respects,
but hurry.

Who is she?

She's Seo Hyerang.

She's the female lead
for all our official performances.

If Okgyeong is the Prince of Maeran,
then Hyerang is the princess.

The critics and even other theater troupes

are mesmerized by her dancing skills.

You like her, don't you?

She's the best female lead there is.

Do you aspire to be a female lead?

What?

I could never.

What's wrong with having a dream?

Right now, there's no way.

I've only ever performed as an extra.

But still…

Let's leave her to rehearse.

I heard you singing
The Blooming Autumn Field yesterday.

You were amazing.

I could never sing like that
no matter how much I practiced.

- I'm jealous.
- She's the one

Okgyeong brought over.

- It's nothing.
- It's her, isn't it?

- But thanks for the compliment.
- She thinks she's all that.

Be careful.

Some members are jealous
thinking you got in through Okgyeong.

It's not like
I didn't know this would happen.

Jooran.

Sugyeong is looking for you.

I'm coming.

I'll be right back.

- Stay here, okay?
- Okay.

The mountains

Are steep

And the forests

Are thick

Snow piles up

In the valleys

And the wind

Tears through the peaks

No parrots or ducks to be seen

For how can birds sing

With no greens, flowers, or fruits?

The fallen soldiers of Jeokbyeok River

Have come back as birds

They cry out of spite for their lord

And out of longing for their homes

All these soldiers

Wallowing in despair

How long has it been…

Who's out there?

Oh my!

Who is she?

She has an amazing voice.

I've never heard such a rich sound.

Today's an exception
since it's your first day,

but you all must be in uniform
whenever you're in training.

Don't even think about coming to train…

without your uniform on.

There are two things
you must keep in mind in Maeran.

Train diligently.

And never use Maeran's fame
for personal gain.

I especially forbid anyone
from selling their singing

as our troupe member.

Do not ever forget that you are artists
and make sure to act accordingly.

- Yes, ma'am.
- Yes, ma'am.

Yes, ma'am.

Come here
Let me give you a piggyback ride

Come here
Let me give you a piggyback ride

My love, my love, you are my love

My love, my love, you are my love

Oh love, you are my love

Oh love, you are my love

Yes, you are my love

Yes, you are my love

Since we're joined by new trainees,

let's get to know them, shall we?

To start, Yoon Jeongnyeon.

Come to the front.

What would you sing?

I'll sing The Song of Four Seasons.

That's a good song.

Where's Youngseo?

Come to the front.

You're…

- Who'll go first?
- You're that girl from earlier…

I don't mind either way.

Then let's have Jeongnyeon go first.

The flowers

Are abloom

It is spring indeed

Spring is here

And yet I am alone

My youth has passed me by

And has whitened my hair

- Since...
- Since my youth has left me

It's left me long ago

What good is there

In welcoming spring

When it'll leave me too?

The colorful leaves

That autumn brings

Are far better

Even with its chilly breeze

When autumn bows out

And winter comes

The white snow

Will fall

From the heavens

Covering everything

In white

Then everywhere I look

Will shine bright white

The world shall match my head

Andbemyfriend…

That's enough.

Jeongnyeon.

What did you think of Youngseo's singing?

It was good.

Explain further.

Her voice was very rich yet clear.

It felt as if the sound was coming
from deep inside her.

That's the sound
that comes right from your guts.

The sound is easier to control
because it carries strength.

Then Youngseo.

What did you think
of Jeongnyeon's singing?

It was…

the most unique voice I've ever heard.

You're right.

Jeongnyeon was born with a good voice.

But remember.

You may have been born
with a natural talent.

But if you don't hone it,
you will never improve.

Is that understood?

Yes, ma'am.

Wait!

That was some great singing.

Actually…

I was…

the one outside the room
when you were rehearsing.

I thought my singing was pretty decent,

but I was a small fish in a pond.

It was my first time getting scared
after hearing someone sing.

I swear, you had my knees going weak.

I'm Yoon Jeongnyeon.

You're Heo Youngseo, right?

It's an honor to go head-to-head with you.

I hope we can be friends.

You…

Do you know who Master Yu Gyeonghak is?

No, I don't.

He's a master of pansori
recognized by the country.

I learned pansori from him,
undergoing intense training for 10 years.

And you think…

a fishmonger like you
can go head-to-head with me?

Don't be ridiculous.
You and I are not on the same level.

You're an amazing singer…

but you have a real attitude problem.

That's right, so stop bothering me.

I don't intend to be friends with you.

What was that?

You already had
an argument with Youngseo?

That little brat.

Her singing's amazing,
but what's with her attitude?

Everyone calls her "Her Highness"
and stays clear of her.

- "Her Highness"?
- Yeah.

Youngseo is the royal of the royals.

Her mother is Han Kijoo,
the famous soprano,

and her older sister is known
for being an opera genius.

No wonder.

Then she must have played
important roles on stage.

Not really.

She's only ever performed as an extra.

What?

But she's so good.

We all have to follow
what Director Kang tells us to do.

Do you remember Doaeng
who managed the audition?

Yeah.

She's Director Kang's niece.

- Really?
- Yeah.

And whenever we had a new production,

she also had to properly audition
like the others.

So the director doesn't go easy
on anyone, huh?

That's what I'm saying.

Well, I'm done for.

If I'm stuck playing an extra,

when am I ever going to make it big
and earn some big money?

I need to bag a fortune fast
and get back to Mokpo.

You have such a clear goal.

Of course.

That's why I'm so pressed for time.

Is she ever going to show her face?

No way.

Are you… my roommate?

Are you?

Hey.

At least respond
if we're going to be roommates.

I told you not to bother me.

All right, I get it.

Let's just pretend
we don't see each other, shall we?

Like I care.

That one has been really popular
these days.

It makes a very lush and elegant bouquet.

Then could you make me a bouquet
with this one and this one?

Of course.

Right.

The person receiving it is quite picky,

so please take extra care
with the wrapping.

All right.

It's been a while, miss.

- Where's Mother?
- She's in the drawing room.

Your sister and father went out
a little while ago.

Madam has been suffering
from jet lag for a few days,

but she seems better today.

Really?

Yes.

Mother, it's me.

That's my girl.

That was your sister's newest recording.

Tell me, what do you think?

It's good.

I think her voice has gotten richer.

Yes.

It's gotten much richer.

Even those haughty American critics

have praised Youngin
for being a natural talent.

Then she'll no longer be your student,
but your competitor.

Are you still that happy?

Of course.

Youngin is my pride…

and life's work.

Congratulations on coming back to Korea.

This is for you.

Thank you.

You're looking well.

How are you holding up in the troupe?

I'm doing fine.

There's going to be
a trainee performance in a few days,

and I'm in the lead role.

But it's still a trainee performance.

Do you think I have the time
to attend such events?

No.

I'm still not happy with the fact
that you gave up on opera

to pursue gukgeuk.

But…

since you've made your choice,

you need to be the best.

I know.

I'll make sure to play the main role
in official performances soon.

I wouldn't have gone down this road
if I wasn't sure I'd become the best.

Good.

Don't ever be satisfied
with playing extras.

Remember…

you are my daughter.

Yes.

Since you're here,

how about we listen to
The Blooming Autumn Field?

It never disappoints.

I always thought
opera was far superior to pansori.

But there are exceptions
like these sometimes.

Gongseon's singing
was truly the essence of pansori.

Did you know Chae Gongseon personally?

I did.

I met her a few times
when I visited Master Im Jin.

I was absolutely shocked
when I first heard her sing this song.

It almost made me regret
not taking up pansori.

I think of her now and then,

and I wonder
why she disappeared all of a sudden.

You made it.

- Oh my.
- But your outfit…

What?

What is it? Do I smell?

No, I mean...

Didn't you get your uniform?

Yoon Jeongnyeon.

Yes?

Why aren't you in your uniform?

I haven't gotten mine yet.

Who handed out the uniforms?

I did, ma'am.

I got four uniforms,
and I put one in front of her room.

What?

But I never got it.

I'm sure I put one there.

I swear it wasn't there.

Could I just attend
the training with these...

How do you expect to train
when you can't even dress properly?

Go find your uniform!

I never saw it. What is she talking about?

Yet I am alone

My youth has…

Wait.

You don't get to join the training
if you're late.

Wait outside until the training is over.

What?

But it wasn't my fault.

Let's take it from "Spring is here."

Start.

Spring is here

And yet I am alone

My youth has passed me by

And has whitened my hair

Since my youth has left me

Right?

- Wasn't it hilarious?
- Yeah.

I'll need to practice more.

Hey!

Park Chorok!

What's with her?

- You think it's because of that?
- Oh, you're right.

What do you think you're doing?

What are you talking about?

So your great idea

was to make me look like an idiot
with my uniform?

You're funny.

Do you have proof that I did?

You'd know better than anyone
that it was you.

Hey.

What are you doing
blaming others for your mistake?

You think you can act out

just because you're close
to Moon Okgyeong?

You're not even a real trainee.

I can't believe this.

What are you, children?

If you hate me that much,
you should win against me with skills,

not with such cheap tactics!

What did you say?

Hey, country bumpkin.

You think you're all that

when all you've done
is sing at some fish market?

Then how about you try to get
an audition script from Doaeng?

The one for the official performance
in a few months.

You can do that, right?

What? But that script is…

If you succeed,

I promise to do one thing
you tell me to do.

But if you fail,

admit that you're a nobody with no skills
who got in through Okgyeong,

and leave the troupe.

How about it?

Jeongnyeon.

All right.

But on one more condition.

If I get the script,

you'll apologize for saying
that I'm a nobody with no skills.

In front of everybody
that's here right now!

Also,

don't even utter another word
about me getting in through Moon Okgyeong.

Sure.

Just make sure to get the script.

Don't worry, I will.

You just wait
until I show you that blasted script.

Do you even know
how rare that script is?

They only print a set amount,

and give just one copy
to those auditioning

with their names on it.

If you didn't get a script,

you can't audition no matter
how much you've memorized the lines.

That's why I'd have to beg on my knees.

You can't get one even if you beg.

Doaeng's the one
managing the audition scripts

and she gives no exceptions.

They never give out audition scripts
to new trainees.

You have to train for at least six months
to even get a chance.

That's the director's rule.

Chorok tricked you.

Don't you worry.

I'll do…

whatever it takes

to get that script.

What are you saying?

You've only just joined the troupe…

"Jamyunggo"

…and yet you're asking
for an audition script?

Are you serious?

Wait a minute.

You're not even an official trainee yet.

That means you can't even play an extra
for official performances.

I think…

even new trainees…

deserve to at least audition
for official performances.

You don't even know
where to look when you're on stage,

let alone how to cooperate
with fellow actors.

So how could we possibly let you audition?

You need to watch and learn
from your seniors first.

Even if I may fail,
I think the process of auditioning…

is all part of learning.

And for the troupe
to ban trainees from auditioning…

is quite unfair.

Fine.

Then how about this?

I'm Yoon Jeongnyeon,
and I look forward to learning with you.

What's she doing?

Jeongnyeon.

Now,

we'll begin the rehearsal

for the trainee performance
of Chunhyangjeon.

"Chunhyangjeon"

But…

this isn't the script
for the official performance.

We hold two trainee performances
every year.

And that's the script
for a performance in 10 days.

Get yourself a role in it.

I'll decide whether to ask the director

to give you
the official performance script

after I see you perform.

Let's start with the scene
when Chunhyang gets imprisoned.

Wait.

I need a role.

How could you ask for a role
when you've only just joined?

We've already assigned all the roles.

Be thankful that we're even letting you
watch the rehearsal.

I deserve to get a role
since I'm also a trainee.

I don't care if it's an extra.

Just let me perform.

Listen, Yoon Jeongnyeon.

Know your place.

We've been practicing this
for over three months.

We're going on stage in 10 days

and you have the audacity
to demand a role?

Plus, you're not an actual trainee.

You're nothing but an understudy.

You don't deserve to perform with us.

I don't care how small.

Give me a role.

Just let me be on stage.

So you don't care no matter the role?

Yes.

Then…

you'll play Bangja.

But Youngseo…

Sunsim dropped the role
because she got sick,

and Migeum said she couldn't
take the role on the first day.

We needed someone
to fill in for that one day.

Just what we needed.

But she's never even been on stage.

You can't have her play Bangja,
let alone an extra.

Who does she think she is?

Will you do it?

I will.

"Bangja."

Are you that happy?

Of course!

It's only a matter of time
before I get that audition script.

I thought you'd be nervous.

It's just a trainee performance.

What's there to be nervous about?

I just gotta do it.

You're actually scared, aren't you?

You see right through me.

It's natural to get nervous
for your first performance.

Especially since our audience
doesn't go easy on us

just because we're trainees.

What's so funny?

That means they're taking us seriously.

I'd be mad

if they just cheered us on
no matter what we did

just because we're trainees.

It's right to get criticized
if you do poorly

and get praised if you do truly well.

I knew it.

I love this side of you.

Who are you writing to anyway?

My older sister.

I have an older sister too.

You're such a nice sister.

I'm too embarrassed
to write any letters to mine.

My sister can't leave the house
because she's too sick.

This is probably the only thing
she looks forward to.

You should write one to your sister too.

What? No, it's too embarrassing.

Come on, just try.

Your sister must be dying to know
how you're doing.

I'm sure she'd be happy to hear from you.

Would she?

Then…

…shall I give it a try?

Ah, put this on the letter
once you're done.

Oh, wow.

- It's pretty, isn't it?
- Yes, it's beautiful.

What are all these?

I picked them from the mountains
and dried them myself.

- You made these?
- I did.

You're amazing.

There's more, so tell me if you need it.

- Can I really use one?
- Of course.

Next, let's start with Bangja.

Jeongnyeon.

Jeongnyeon.

- What?
- It's your turn.

Oh, it's me.

Here it is, Young Master.

Again.

Here it is, Young Master.

This is what I was telling you about.

- The famous...
- Again.

Here it is, Young Master!

This is what I was telling you about...

Again.

Look at her.

What is it?

Tell me what's wrong so I can change it.

What am I supposed to do
if you don't tell me?

Are you saying…

that you were really Bangja just now?

Who else would it be?

Here it is, Young Master.

This is what I was telling you about.

The most famous pavilion in all the land,
Gwanghallu Pavilion.

What do you think?

Isn't it as amazing as I said it'd be?

Bangja is being sent over

To fetch Chunhyang

What a splendid, well-groomed
And mannered man

What a mischievous, playful
And cunning man

Just like the mythical messenger bird
To the goddess

What an eloquent, witty
And bright man

With his hat secured on his back

With his tunic, socks, and sandals

With his robe tied around back

He places one foot here
And one foot there

One step, then another

He's on his way over

I understand…

what you meant earlier.

I'll do better tomorrow, so...

How will you be better?

Are you going to mimic what I showed you?

Oh, right.

Even mimicking takes talent.

You're not at all ready to become Bangja.

You have no idea
how to walk or talk as Bangja.

That's because…

it's only been a day.

If you're unsure,
it's not too late to quit.

You…

gave me Bangja on purpose, didn't you?

You have no right to be here

and yet here you are
all thanks to Moon Okgyeong.

On top of that, you're disregarding
all the rules we have around here.

Everyone else had to work for their place,
so what makes you special?

Are you really all that?

Is that why…

you pretended to give me a chance?

To get back at me?

I simply offered the role.
You were stupid enough to take it.

So choose.

Will you embarrass yourself on stage

or know your place and quit now,
before it's too late?

You think I'll quit that easily?

There's no way I will.

Then it's decided.

You'll embarrass yourself on stage

and quit the troupe
as the audience boos you out.

You…

underestimated me.

Make sure to watch closely.

I'll show you what I'm made of.

I'll wipe that grin off her face!

Youngseo's like that to everyone.

What makes me even more angry

is that nothing she said to me…

is wrong.

I'm not at all ready to become Bangja.

I have no idea what it means to be him.

Yoon Jeongnyeon.

Okgyeong wants you at her house.

Me?

Why did you come along?

This is my only chance
to see Okgyeong's place.

And Hyerang also lives here.

They live together?

They must be really close.

They've been close
ever since Maeran began.

All right. I'm ready.

Ring the bell.

Where are we going?

Mm… it's a secret.

What are you two doing here?

Okgyeong called me over
to tell me something.

She did?

She must really be doting on you.

She's never taken such an interest
in any other troupe members.

Make sure to watch your actions
for her sake.

- We'll be eating dinner out.
- Yes, ma'am.

Hey, Jeongnyeon.

- Oh! Hello.
- Hey, Jooran.

Hello.

Come have a seat.

What… What was that?

That was a movie.

It's cool, isn't it?

Yes.

The screening for Chunhyangjeon last year
had 150,000 people in the audience.

Movies are soon going to
take over the industry.

Just as how gukgeuk
is so popular these days,

in a little while,

movies are going to be just as popular.

Then would we be losing
our audience to movies?

That's not good.

So how are you doing
in the troupe, Jeongnyeon?

I heard you got the role of Bangja.

I actually had something
to ask you about that.

Is there a secret to playing male roles?

A secret to playing male roles?

Yes.

As a girl, I can't seem
to play the male role right.

I get so awkward and embarrassed
that I keep freezing up.

Since you're the best
at playing male roles,

I thought you might have a secret
to help me get it right.

I think you have the wrong idea.

What?

I have no secret to playing male roles.

I just…

convince the audience
of what my character is going through

and what they're feeling.

What's important right now

is how you'll convince the audience
of your own interpretation of Bangja.

I'm getting more confused.

That's understandable.

Acting is something
you should experience with your body,

not something to sit and ponder about.

Then what do I do now?

I have less than a week left,
and I have no idea where to even start.

Should I show you a shortcut?

Yes.

"Jamyunggo"

I actually called you here
to give you this.

T-This is…

It's the audition script
for the official performance.

You're now going to prepare
for this audition.

I didn't bring you to Seoul
just so you could perform with trainees.

I consider you as my successor...

No…

as my rival for male leads in the future.

But how could I…

I know you can.

You'll be rising to the top

higher and faster than anyone else.

So don't waste your time.

Trainee performances are for those
who need to prove themselves.

But you've already proven yourself to me.

All you need to do is follow me.

You will, won't you?

You have no right to be here

and yet here you are
all thanks to Moon Okgyeong.

Everyone else had to work for their place,
so what makes you special?

You're not even a real trainee.

You think you can act out

just because you're close
to Moon Okgyeong?

How about you try to get
an audition script from Doaeng?

The one for the official performance
in a few months.

JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN

Everyone already thinks I have no skills

and don't deserve to be here.

Yoon Jeongnyeon's not bad.

But right now, there's no question
that Youngseo is the best.

Get a grip.

I won't let anyone ruin my performance.

You also had her play Bangja
so she'd leave the troupe.

Someone who can orchestrate
the audience's reactions.

The jester of the whole show.

That's Bangja.

Translated by Jin Yu