All language subtitles for Jeongnyeon e06-engcp

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 6

My dear Precious,
you are as pretty as ever.

- If it wasn't...
- Such…

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

- Have you heard...
- Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,
but I despise you.

Gomigeol, Precious.

Have you not practiced together?

We didn't have time to meet up yet.

What are you talking about?

By this time, you have to be able
to finish each other's sentences.

But you're completely off-sync.

In this production,

the chemistry between you two
is just as vital as the two main leads.

If you can't convince the audience
of your chemistry,

then the whole performance will falter.
Understood?

Yes, ma'am.

Yes, ma'am.

Let's move on to the scene

where Princess Mokryeon
receives the letter to tear the Jamyunggo.

But… Director.

Then we can't cover
the scene with the soldiers.

We'll prioritize the leads' scenes today
since we don't have much time.

- We'll have time for you another day.
- What? But…

- Princess Mokryeon.
- Yes.

The prince wants me
to tear the Jamyunggo.

What am I to do?

Hey, Youngseo.

Could we set a time to practice together?

Later.

Then…

I could match your schedule,
so could we start tonight?

I said later.

What's the point of practicing together
if we're not ready?

It's not too late to practice together

after we've prepared enough individually.

Come on.

It's okay.

You know how unreasonable Youngseo can be.

I'm so worried
because we've never practiced together.

But she wouldn't even let me bring it up.

That is a problem though.

Should I have a word
with that brat for you?

Jeongnyeon.

You should worry about yourself.

You didn't get to read a single line
during the read-through today.

That was because we prioritized the leads
since we didn't have time.

You're so naive.

Let's say we have
all the time in the world.

You think they'll ever
prioritize your role?

Performances are all about the leads.

So you should have auditioned
for a bigger role.

What do you know?

I had my reasons for taking the soldier.

I wanted to analyze
the performance as a whole,

so I took a smaller role on purpose, okay?

Oh my, is that so?

You say that,
but think of the audience.

They'll be sure to remember
Youngseo or Jooran,

but the moment they leave the theater,

they'll immediately forget
about your tiny little role.

Should we go?

All right, that's enough.

Let's go. Come on, Chorok.

But why?

Why, that little…

Of course she's got to ruin my day.

What's wrong with my role, huh?

Every role is important in a performance.

You're right.

You'll be able to find your own soldier
and wow the audience again.

Right.

I just need to show everyone
my own soldier.

You poor, pretty little thing.

Deliver this letter
to Princess Mokryeon in secret.

You're going to put me in my place?

Let's see who actually gets to do that.

Who knows?

Maybe one day…

I'll stand in front of you.

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

You are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,
but I despise you.

No, that's not it.

Such vile words!

No, I shouldn't sound too repulsed.

I have to show Precious's inner conflict.

Such vile words!

Why is Precious conflicted?

Youngseo.

I was just…

I wasn't trying to bother you.

It's fine.

Why is Precious conflicted?

It's natural for Precious
to be repulsed by Gomigeol.

He's using her weakness
to his own advantage.

So why would she feel conflicted
after hearing such words from Gomigeol?

That's because…

she might know in her head

that she shouldn't listen
to anything Gomigeol says,

but what he's suggesting is too tempting.

And she may say
that she despises Gomigeol,

but I think
she's secretly quite attracted to him.

Why?

Because he resembles her too much.

In what way?

Gomigeol is a chancellor
who wields a lot of power,

but Precious is just a spy.

They're both twisted in their own sense

because they weren't loved.

Sorry for bothering you.

I'll get out of your hair.

Did you find yours?

Find what?

Did you find your own Precious?

And…

are you ready to be perfect on stage?

Perfect?

Not at all.

I wanted to practice with you

because I wasn't ready yet.

Aren't you anxious if you don't know
how to portray your character yet?

I am anxious.

But I'm also excited.

I might be able to find my own Precious
that others have never seen before.

You're excited?

Uh, but you probably function differently
from how I do.

You're a perfectionist.

You don't want
to show anyone your character

unless you're sure
you've gotten it down perfectly.

I get it.

So I can wait
until you feel totally ready.

Goodnight then.

Let's practice together starting tomorrow.

I mean, we'll have to practice…

sooner or later.

Okay.

He runs into the palace
and sees Princess Mokryeon…

It's happening, Jeongnyeon!

- Hmm?
- Youngseo wants to practice together.

Really? That's amazing!

- But I'm kind of worried.
- Hmm?

You've seen it
during our trainee performance.

Youngseo doesn't listen to her partner

and tries to steer things her way.

Then I'll follow her lead.

The role that needs to stand out
in our scenes

is Gomigeol anyway.

Gomigeol needs to stand out?

Then what about you?

Precious is an important role too.

I think Precious is a supporting role
that helps Gomigeol stand out.

The main antagonist needs to stand out
for the whole performance to go well.

Wow.

You're amazing.

It's your first time taking a big role,

and you want to make
your partner stand out.

My goodness.

That brat Youngseo is lucky to have you.

Auntie!

This is so pretty.

Is that pretty?

Should we try it on?

- Let's go.
- Are you Moon Okgyeong?

Oh, yes.

- Oh, my goodness!
- I knew it!

Okgyeong!

I want your autograph too!

Let's go in, Eunjae.

- Thank you so much.
- Let's go in.

Over here!

Okgyeong! Hyerang!

- You're so pretty!
- Oh, my goodness!

Look at them.
They even follow us out here.

Should we have gone to a vacation home?

It's okay.

They're doing it because they love us.

And Eunjae is just happy
because all three of us are out together.

She did have to spend
a lot of time alone lately

because we've been so busy.

I wish you'd spend
half as much time with us

as you do with your friends.

Okay.

I'll make more time from now on.

You're so pretty!

Really? It's a promise.

Okay.

The day of the Jamyunggo audition…

Jeongnyeon was apparently
stuck inside the prop room all night.

Is that so?

The door must have been stuck.

There's no way
someone locked her in on purpose.

Yeah.

I hope you're right.

I think I'll be really sad
if someone did lock her in on purpose.

What?

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

What's your take on my Gomigeol?

Uh… can I be honest with you?

The reason why I showed this to you…

is to hear your honest opinion.

It's good,

but it doesn't feel like you.

It felt like I was watching
Doaeng's Gomigeol.

I heard your portrayal of Gomigeol
during the audition

was completely different from Doaeng's.

But the audience…

might not like my portrayal.

You may be right.

But we're just practicing right now.

We can experiment and fail
as much as we like.

What kind of person is your Gomigeol?

He's a stone-cold strategist.

If there's something he wants,
he doesn't make the move himself

but always manipulates others
to do his will.

Just as he manipulates Precious

to split Prince Hodong
and Princess Mokryeon apart.

Precious knows
that she's being manipulated,

but she has no other choice.

For her, this might be her only chance.

That's foolish of her.

You're right.

She's blinded by love.

But isn't that what happens
when someone's in love?

They know they're being unreasonable,

but they just can't help it.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be wed?

They are nothing but rumors.

You poor,

pretty little thing.

Deliver this letter
to Princess Mokryeon in secret.

I desire to have Mokryeon, and you…

desire to have Prince Hodong.

If you deliver this letter…

the two will never be able to wed.

You're amazing.

What?

You were completely different just now.

This is your Gomigeol, Youngseo!

Didn't you feel it too?

My heart was pounding so much.

I need to practice more.

Let's go again.

All right, think about being hungry.

You're absolutely starving.

How can anyone expect us
to fight in battle

when we are all absolutely starving?

Something's missing.

- Jeongnyeon.
- Yes?

We need to measure you for your costume.

Come to the main meeting room
tomorrow evening.

Okay.

Wait, Doaeng!

I do not go to battle for the king.

I go to battle for my family
back in my hometown!

How was it?

I don't feel any genuine emotion.

And your tone is too high.

So you think so too.

I knew something was wrong.

I need to portray
the soldier's desperation

of being in a war
where he could die at any moment.

But I have no idea how.

That's true too,
but your voice is too high and unstable.

I didn't notice when you played Bangja
because he was a playful character,

but it's pretty clear now.

All right.

The soldier is a male.

Anyone in the audience

should be able to tell that you're a man.

But…

Okgyeong told me

not to get too hung up on the fact
that I'm portraying a man.

Hey.

That only works for her
because she was born to play male roles.

She already knows
how to make women fall for her

without consciously thinking about it
in her acting.

But you're not at that level yet.

You're right.

You'll need to work your butt off
to even reach the tip of her shadow.

Work hard

if you don't want
to lose your place like me.

What?

It's just… you said it so casually.

I knew I wouldn't get the role
from the start.

I can't possibly beat Youngseo
with my singing.

But you're the best
when it comes to playing the antagonist.

I was making up
for what I lacked in singing

with acting and dancing.

But hard work can only do so much
against natural talent.

And that's the cold world of artists.

Even so…

The director's your aunt,
and she's too hard on you.

I'd be so bitter if I were you.

She doesn't owe me anything
just because I'm her niece.

I have no regrets since I did my best.

And I'm also excited to see
how Youngseo will portray Gomigeol.

Have you guys seen Jeongnyeon?

I can't find her anywhere.

She's in the prop room.

The prop room?

Jeongnyeon!

Oh! I'm here!

- What are you up to?
- Hey.

I'm looking for a costume for my role.

But the costume team
is probably making it for you.

Not that costume.

Oh my.

All right.

This is it.

How do I look?

Do I look like a male student?

You do.

It suits you.

Are you trying
to act like a man with this?

Yeah.

I felt like it wasn't enough for me
to keep poring over the script all day.

I'm going to go in town
and try it out directly.

But for some reason, this feels weird.

I'm a bit embarrassed.

I feel like everyone
will be able to tell that I'm a girl.

You can't do that.
The basis of good acting is confidence.

Wait here.

Come here.

From now on, you're a male student
who goes to an all-male high school.

Right, I'm no longer Yoon Jeongnyeon,

but Yoon Jeong… sik.

Ouch! Oh, I'm sorry.

No. Remember, you're Yoon Jeongsik.

Oh, right. Here you go.

Let's go!

Oh, my goodness.

- Goodness me.
- Let me help you, ma'am.

Please sit here.

Thank you, child.

- Thank you.
- Let's go.

It's nothing.

You're such a pretty boy.

- Sorry?
- How old are you?

I'm 19, ma'am.

Oh my, you're the same age
as my granddaughter.

You're so well-mannered.

I'd love to have you as a grandson-in-law.

My goodness.

Are you sure he's a boy?

What are you talking about?

He's like a girl.

Boys these days

don't know what it means to be a man.

Why would you say such a thing?

- I'm just saying.
- Can I get off?

Look at him yourself.

I'll get off here, sir!

Is this all you've got?

Hey, are we going to the bakery today?

I'm broke.

- Do you ever have any money?
- What did you say?

Hey, hey. Don't.

What are you talking about?

Come on, find some.

Hey, you.

Come here.

What is it?

You got a problem?

Would you look at this punk?

I guess you do have a problem!

Oh!

- Where'd he go?
- Find him!

Over there!

Where the hell is he?

Over there!

Gosh, I was just trying to learn
how to act like a man.

But this is going to get me killed.

You there.

- What are you doing here?
- Are… you…

Are you talking to me?

I've never seen you before.
What are you doing here?

Could I have some food?

"Let's aid our wounded soldiers"

"Korean Military Police Aid Soup Kitchen"

I'm here to volunteer for that.

I wanted to do something
to thank our soldiers

for serving our country.

How thoughtful of you.

- We'd like more soup.
- Yes? More soup?

- More soup, please.
- Here you go.

Here you go.

Be careful, it's hot.

Hey!

- Yes?
- Come and have a bite.

Yes, ma'am!

Could I pour you one?

- Why not?
- Hand me that bowl.

How old are you?

I'm 19, sir.

- My goodness.
- Oh my.

- You're still so young.
- You are.

How old were you when you went out to war?

I think I was about 18 at the time.

You were so young.

You must have been so scared.

Oh, yes, I was very scared.

I cried every night
because I missed my mother.

Ah, both the Lieutenant
and Sergeant Park over here

volunteered in the war as female soldiers.

What?

I never knew that women also volunteered.

I was studying education
before entering the force.

And Sergeant Park was already engaged
when she joined.

Weren't you scared?

I think I might've regretted volunteering.

I've never regretted it.

Isn't that so, Lieutenant?

Someone had to go and fight.

I heard that…

there are
still lots of unidentified bodies

left on the battlefield.

You're right.

We still haven't found
the bodies of some of my comrades.

We need to find them
and give them a proper burial…

one of these days.

It's a good day to drink!

I feel like singing a song.

Oh!

Whoo!

♪ Snow is blowing in the cold wind ♪

♪ At Hungnam harbor ♪

♪ I called out for her ♪

♪ I looked for her ♪

♪ Where have you gone, my sister? ♪

♪ Are you lost? ♪

♪ I came back by myself in tears ♪

♪ After the evacuation on January 4 ♪

Father. Father!

Father, no!

Father! Father!

Father!

Were you waiting for me?

Why would you wait out here?

Jamyunggo

What's this?

They're tickets to our troupe's
Jamyunggo performance.

I'm playing the main antagonist
and not the lead,

but it's my first official performance
playing a major role.

I hope you'll be there.

And is this performance worth my time?

Yes.

I worked really hard on this.

How hard you worked doesn't matter.

What matters is whether you're the best.

Please come and judge for yourself.

If you don't like my performance,

I won't ask you
to come to another show ever again.

All right.

Ah, I heard last time

that there was an issue
with the trainee allowance.

Ah!

We fixed up the dormitories last year,

and it took a lot of our budget.

So we had to decrease
their allowances just a tiny bit.

I guess that was uncomfortable for them.

The leads may earn a lot of money,

but the only income for the trainees
is the allowances from the troupe.

I know it's hard,
but please take care of them.

Of course, ma'am.

I'll take care of these tiny details,

so you don't have to worry about a thing.

More importantly,

here is the budget plan
for the Jamyunggo production.

Please take a look.

We were trying to cater
to all of your requests,

so we went a little over budget.

We could save a bit on costumes and props.

If we reuse the costumes
from last production...

We need to remake
all the leads' costumes from scratch.

We're revitalizing everything
for this production,

from the script to the stage itself.

We need to show the audience
that every little detail has been renewed.

Then I'm afraid

we'll have to go
a lot more over budget than anticipated.

Hmm.

Then, Director,

how about we move this production

from the International Theater
to Daehan Theater?

All of a sudden?

The owner of Daehan Theater said

they'd split the ticket sales 7:3
if we move our production there.

And of course, we'd take the 7.

Since we're splitting sales 6:4
with the International Theater,

Daehan Theater
would be a much better deal.

7:3 is a really good offer.

Apparently, most theaters demand
half the ticket sales from other troupes.

Huh.

- It's a good suggestion…
- Yes.

…but the stage in Daehan is way too small

to handle
the scale of our current production.

Then could we perhaps…

reduce the scale for this production?

You're telling me to fit the production
to the stage size?

That's unthinkable.

Mr. Ko.

Earning money is obviously important.

But we need
to keep our priorities straight.

That old hag.

She's driving me nuts.

She has no idea how the world works.

Does she still think
Maeran is as big as it once was?

Getting 70% of the ticket sales
is a great offer.

Daehan Theater offered you
something in return, didn't they?

What are you talking about?

You're going to lie to me too?

You think I'm doing this for my own good?

In the end,
this is all for the benefit of the troupe.

What does the director know
about the business side of the troupe?

All she cares about
is her high and mighty pride as an artist.

Without me,
Maeran would have fallen apart long ago.

You know how stubborn she can be.

She doesn't care about the numbers.

She's even put the troupe's pride
on the line with this production,

so she's never going to compromise.

Pride won't keep her troupe alive.

She needs to wake up to reality.

Nowadays, other troupes aren't earning
half as much as they used to.

The only reason
why we're still above the water

is because we have Moon Okgyeong.

If we can't make enough sales,
how are we going to pay her?

And if we can't pay her,

you think she's going to stay in Maeran?

My goodness.

Let's talk after we're done
with this production.

If the director
is going to be that stubborn,

then Maeran won't last long.

You should think about your future too.

The only way to survive on a sinking ship

is to jump off as soon as you can.

This is crazy.

She drives me nuts.

Oh! Oh!

It's not them.

Excuse me!
Could you give this to Hyerang?

And this is for Okgyeong!

Oh, no.

Hey!

How could you step on my bouquet?

You need to apologize.

You little brats…

Do your parents know
you're out here like this?

Why mention our parents
when you're the one in the wrong?

You want to start with me?

How dare you talk back to me?

That's enough.

What the…

Who are you to butt in?

Good grief.

Why are you yelling at these girls

when you're the one in the wrong?

For goodness' sake.

You have pride as a man, is that it?

You want to be a little hero
to these brats?

Just mind your own business
and get on your way

before I embarrass the heck out of you.

Listen here.

I'm not going to be schooled

by some man-child who's not grown enough…

to admit to his own faults.

You want to see
who's going to get embarrassed?

What are you looking at?

I can't take this crap.

Just my luck today, huh?

Oh, come on!

Are you all okay?

Thank you. You were so cool!

I didn't know chivalry still existed.

What's your name?
And what school do you go to?

I've never seen that uniform.

Wait, I know you.

Bangja! You were Bangja, right?

You're a trainee in Maeran Gukgeukdan!

Yes, I am.

I really thought you were a boy.

- Did you?
- Yes, I did!

Are you also in the Jamyunggo production?

Yes.

We'll be sure to come!

- We will, right?
- Of course!

I wish Jooran had seen this!

Now that I think about it…

is her practice going all right?

That Youngseo is probably being
super hard on her.

Instead of looking at Hodong directly,

I think it'd be better to avert your eyes.

That might be a better portrayal

since Precious has to hide her feelings
in this scene.

Great point.

Let me try again.

You're hurt, Precious.

This is nothing
compared to the pain of my country.

Wow.

- How was that?
- That was a lot better.

Really?

It's all thanks to you.

Thanks for helping out
when it's not even your scene.

It's nothing.

You helped me a lot too.

- Let's try another scene.
- Sure.

Mm…

How about we pick up
where we left off until here?

Let's do that. And today…

What is this?

I had nothing to worry about.

When did they get that close anyway?

It's a brand new Jamyunggo production

by Maeran Gukgeukdan!

The prince of gukgeuk, Moon Okgyeong,

and the beautiful Seo Hyerang

will be appearing
in this new production by Maeran!

All seats are sold out

in this new Jamyunggo production!

Here, I replaced Gomigeol's fan
to fit your hand.

Thank you.

I see you've worked hard
to analyze your role.

I wanted to analyze as much as I could

even if I won't get to use
everything on stage.

It'll be helpful anyway.

I like the energy,
but don't stand out too much.

We've got 30 minutes. Wrap up, everyone!

Yes, ma'am!

Everyone.

Thank you for pouring everything you had
into this production.

Let's show them everything we've got
without any regrets!

Yes, ma'am!

During the time
when Goguryeo and Nakrang were at war,

Nakrang had a magical drum
called Jamyunggo

that played itself
whenever danger was near.

Because of this, Goguryeo's plan
to take over Nakrang failed.

Meanwhile, Goguryeo's Prince Hodong

vows to tear apart
Nakrang's Jamyunggo for his country.

♪ Hooray, hooray ♪

♪ All is well ♪

♪ Hooray ♪

I'm here, Okgyeong!

You look so cool,
Prince Okgyeong!

Look.

The children are singing.

How merry.

This is all thanks to our great king.

Enough!

Can you really say that all is well?

♪ Han strikes from up north ♪

♪ And Nakrang attacks from the east ♪

♪ Alas, how my land suffers ♪

♪ The north wind quakes our earth ♪

♪ And the east wind brings forth a storm ♪

How could anyone say that all is well?

Okgyeong! Look over here!

You're so cool!

Prince Hodong, Precious has returned.

Your Precious has returned
from her espionage mission.

I have found out
that the Jamyunggo was protected

by the princess of Nakrang, Mokryeon.

The princess of Nakrang, Mokryeon?

♪ Who is this princess of Nakrang? ♪

♪ The enemy princess
Who protects the Jamyunggo ♪

♪ Those wretches
Who trampled on my beloved Goguryeo ♪

♪ Shall pay for what they did ♪

A lead needs to have
the gravitas to push the story forward

and the power
to demand focus from the audience.

♪ How incompetent
Are the men of Nakrang? ♪

♪ I shall infiltrate Nakrang myself ♪

♪ Tear apart the Jamyunggo ♪

♪ And see who this princess is ♪

Precious.

Are you hurt?

This is nothing
compared to the pain of my country.

Precious.

I shall not forget

what you have done for your country.

My prince.

She is daydreaming again.

You are but a humble servant

while he is the prince
of the great Goguryeo.

Do you think he will ever have
any desire for the likes of you?

What you say is true.

But it is all right.

If he embraces me once in a while
like he did just now,

I have nothing more to want in the world.

♪ Oh, my prince ♪

♪ Face as smooth as jade ♪

♪ And stature so manly ♪

She's pretty good.

♪ My prince is as passionate as the sun ♪

♪ His bright eyes ♪

♪ And unwavering heart ♪

♪ Are as strong and swift ♪

♪ As the mountain gales… ♪

Jooran's doing so well.

She's got the whole audience's attention.

That's interesting.

What is?

Her singing isn't amazing.

Her breath is short
and her tone isn't refined.

But something draws you in.

Her focus on getting into character
is incredible.

I didn't know she had it in her.

♪ If my prince ♪

♪ Is to return unscathed ♪

♪ I would gladly trade my life
For his safety ♪

♪ Dear heavens ♪

♪ I beg of you ♪

Princess.

I have something to tell you.

♪ The heavens have appointed us ♪

♪ Rulers on earth ♪

♪ And even beasts have their mates ♪

♪ It's only right ♪

♪ For us to be together ♪

We have joined hands this day.

How about we complete this matrimony
under the moonlight?

♪ Dear Jamyunggo ♪

♪ Turn a blind eye ♪

♪ Do not set your eyes ♪

♪ On my heart
I once laid down for my country ♪

To my heart that now yearns…

for the enemy prince.

♪ My love, oh my love ♪

♪ Oh, my dearest love ♪

- ♪ My love, oh my love ♪
- ♪ My love, oh my love ♪

- ♪ Oh, my dearest love ♪
- ♪ Oh, my dearest love ♪

- ♪ You are my love ♪
- ♪ You are my love ♪

- ♪ Indeed you are my love ♪
- ♪ Indeed you are my love ♪

Okgyeong, no!

- You're the best, Okgyeong!
- Let's go, Maeran!

It's okay. Just focus on our scene.

All right, you guys are next.

Did you see Youngseo trembling?

Yeah.

I guess she also gets nervous.

Mokryeon and Hodong have promised to wed?

That won't do. That simply won't do.

Goguryeo and Nakrang
are to remain enemies.

They need to keep fighting
and wear each other down

for the great Han…

to strike both at the same time.

Things will be bad
if they form an alliance.

What should be done about this?

Precious.

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,
but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be wed?

They are nothing but rumors.

You poor,

pretty little thing.

Deliver this letter
to Princess Mokryeon in secret.

I desire to have Mokryeon, and you…

desire to have Prince Hodong.

If you deliver this letter…

the two will never be able to wed.

I didn't know
Gomigeol could be played that way.

- He's so cool.
- I know, he's so attractive!

I might fall for him.

I think Youngseo did
even better than usual.

I didn't know Jooran could act like that.

It's like they're…

Like they're…

- Like they're possessed, right?
- Yes.

I never knew those two
could have such chemistry.

They're bringing out
the best in each other.

The soldiers are next.

♪ Heave ho, heave ho ♪

♪ Heave ho, heave ho ♪

It's the prince who saved us last time!

♪ Oh, how great ♪

Provisions are running short,

so they are only able to give us
one meal a day.

I wonder how my parents are faring
back at home.

I am worried sick for them.

Jeongnyeon's doing well.

Yes, she is.

She's actually doing too well.

- What?
- She's supposed to be a simple soldier.

How can anyone expect us
to fight in battle

when we are all absolutely starving?

She must feel challenged…

since she saw how Youngseo was earlier.

Watch what you say.
Someone might hear you.

Then let them hear!

I do not go to battle for the king.

I go to battle

for my family back in my hometown!

Hear, hear!

- Hear, hear!
- You're right!

That's right!

Hear, hear!

Hear, hear!

- Hear, hear!
- Hear, hear!

Hear, hear!

Jeongnyeon.

- Yes?
- Don't try so hard.

Oh…

But don't I have to do my best
for the audience?

Get out of your head.

The audience is not here
to see you tonight.

You'll disrupt the flow of the show
if you stand out too much.

Try to blend in, will you?

Yes, ma'am.

Pilsun and Geumhui too.

Make sure to stick to the script.

We don't need any impromptu reactions.

Yes, ma'am.

You may go.

If you tear apart the Jamyunggo,

I shall greet you with open arms.

Princess.

The prince…

wants me to tear the Jamyunggo.

♪ What am I to do? ♪

- Oh, no.
- She can't possibly tear it.

Thank you for agreeing to this matrimony.

I have no doubt

that this marriage will fortify
Han and Nakrang's relations.

With this,

Goguryeo will no longer dare
to invade Nakrang anymore.

I agree with you, Chancellor.

I hear…

that the Princess of Nakrang
is so skilled at dancing

that she even puts goddesses to shame.

May I request to see it myself?

Of course.

Mokryeon.

How about a dance for the chancellor
on such a joyous day?

Father!

I have committed a grave sin!

What are you speaking of?

General!

The soldiers of Goguryeo…

You're right.

We still haven't found
the bodies of some of my comrades.

We need to find them
and give them a proper burial

one of these days.

General!

Please flee the palace!

I regret to inform you

that the soldiers of Goguryeo
have reached the palace gates!

My goodness! What are you going to do?

Don't just stand there, soldier!
Do something!

Yes, don't just stand there! Sing a song!

- Sing a song!
- Do something!

- Sing!
- Come on, do something!

Don't just stand there!

- Come on, sing!
- Sing!

- Sing a song!
- Sing a song!

We need to go! We need to go now!

Now!

♪ Soldiers! ♪

♪ Listen to my cry ♪

♪ Come and listen to my cry ♪

♪ As an only son
I took a wife at the age of 17… ♪

Isn't that The Soldier's Lament?

Is she actually singing right now?

♪ And rejoiced ♪

♪ To finally have a son ♪

♪ At the age of 50 ♪

♪ Then my country summoned me ♪

♪ They called the Nakrang people ♪

♪ To battle against Goguryeo ♪

♪ How could I possibly
Ignore their call? ♪

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

Yoon Jeongnyeon?

She's been gifted by the heavens,

so it can't be helped

that her starting point is different.

Teach me how to sing like you.

You are not allowed
on stage starting tomorrow.

But what did I do wrong?

- Jeongnyeon!
- The audience had to focus on the show,

and not on you, an extra!

Maybe this is as far as Jeongnyeon can go.

Then it's really no fun.

I swear to never come back here.

Translated by Jin Yu