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FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

2016

EPISODE 2

I reserved this room.

Oh, really?

Sorry.

You're here early.

Weren't you coming to the practice room today?

Hey, you really don't remember me?

We met at a competition when we were kids and had fun.

I don't remember.

Seriously?

Come on, think carefully.

You lent me your handkerchief when I asked.

And when we played four hands, we clicked so well that--

I said I don't remember, so cut it out.

I told you yesterday.

I can't stand people acting friendly with me.

What's his problem? Why did he get so worked up?

2026 4TH QUARTER PRACTICAL LESSON FEES

What?

These are the practical lesson fees?

How many zeros is that? Four, five, six…

Two million and…

It's over two million won?

Don't overthink it.

It's a scholarship for being gifted.

Why do you feel so pressured?

I had no idea it'd be so expensive.

Hey.

Our school foundation

has a ton of money.

Besides, this isn't free.

It's a win-win

for both you and the school when you become famous later.

I just want to graduate high school.

Why don't you have any ambition?

You have a talent others would die for.

Pay up first.

You're relentless.

I'm sorry.

Professor Seo says he can't step out because he's busy teaching.

I'm really sorry.

We even had a meeting a few days ago

because both orchestras wanted him so badly.

But when I called today, they'd both changed their minds.

When I kept pressing them,

they finally admitted

Professor Seo demanded that they choose either him or Pi-o.

Can you believe that man?

That's his own student.

Is he trying to ruin Pi-o's career because he acted out a bit?

How are you going to fix this?

Do you have any idea what you've done?

Why did you challenge Professor Seo without thinking it through?

So what do you want me to do?

Just go study abroad.

You think this is a joke?

Professor Seo told everyone not to give you lessons,

so there's no way to get you a new teacher.

Even the concerto fell through.

We worked so hard to get here.

How could you ruin everything overnight?

You're better off studying abroad.

You can't make it here, and you would've studied abroad anyway.

Just think of it as going a bit early.

I already told you.

I'm not going anywhere until I get Grandfather's approval.

You think I'd run off to study abroad like a coward?

Pi-o.

Kang Pi-o!

So?

Are you happy now?

What did you say to get under his skin like that?

Is your goal to make him quit the piano by any means?

Father!

Welcome.

Where are you going at this hour?

-Heading to school? -What do you care?

Jeez, you're prickly.

What did I ever do to you?

You want the receipt?

Huh?

Welcome.

Huh? What's this?

Why is he here?

Wait, is he one of those?

An equity-based admit?

Oh, right.

That's more annoying than buying your way in with donations.

Jeez.

Itadakimasu.

We don't sell alcohol to minors.

Whatever, you punk.

Save it and ring this up.

Don't you understand Korean?

We don't sell alcohol to minors.

Look, we get that you work hard, but just ring us up already.

You want a hard time at school?

No, but if you're going to act like this, respectfully get the hell out.

Why you…

Be a good charity case and know your place.

Who do you think you are?

Hey.

Stop trying to look tough

and just hit me already.

I'll gladly take the easy settlement money.

Hit me.

Okay.

Okay.

This is enough, right?

Man, the bag ripped open.

Oh no, my hand slipped.

-Sweet. -Damn it.

You might as well clean the whole place.

Those bastards…

Hey, who were those guys on camera?

Look at this mess!

What were you doing while the store was getting trashed?

-I'm sorry. -Damn it.

Who the hell were those bastards?

Right, where's your parental consent form?

The thing is…

my parents aren't around.

Get out of here, you punk!

Sir, I'm really sorry.

Damn it.

Sir…

Damn it.

-Let's get you in. -What took you so long?

It's freezing out here.

Let's go.

KOREA ARTS HIGH SCHOOL NAGWON MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ARCADE

CHOI JEONG-YO

I'm sure the composer

wrote this piece to comfort someone.

So instead of focusing on the notes,

think about the emotions the composer wanted to convey

as you play, okay?

LIKE SOOTHING A WOUNDED HEART

CHOI JEONG-YO

That arrogant jerk.

Hey, Jerk Number Two is here.

Hey, what's this now?

He really must be a charity case.

You're using copies because you can't afford sheet music?

-Give it back. -I don't think so.

Come and get it if you can.

Give it back!

What's the matter with them?

This is why you shouldn't have pissed me off!

-Don't do it! -Shit.

Do you realize what that sheet music was?

You crazy bastard!

-Stop them. -What do we do?

Shit.

-You bastard! -Someone stop him!

Come on, someone stop him!

Will he face disciplinary action?

Pi-o.

Pi-o!

Is it true Choi Jeong-yo is facing a disciplinary hearing?

Yeah.

Oh no.

What if he ends up getting disciplined?

Anyone who uses violence deserves punishment.

Hey, how could you say that?

Those two started it, didn't they?

It's not the first time those jerks have played dirty.

Damn it.

Hey, Pi-o!

Where are you going?

LIKE SOOTHING A WOUNDED HEART

Do you realize what that sheet music was?

Who the hell are you?

Are you a thug or something?

Just how low do you have to be to mess up our boys' faces like that?

Now what?

What are you going to do about it?

I'm very sorry.

The school will pay for both students' hospital bills.

He's the one who caused trouble.

So why is the school paying the hospital bills?

-Well… -Besides,

why aren't his parents here?

As his teacher,

I'm here in their place, so you can speak with me.

I'll ask again.

Why is his teacher here instead of his parents?

I don't have any parents, so just talk to me.

No wonder.

I could tell you didn't have a proper upbringing.

What about Jang Seok-hwan?

You think it looks like he had a good upbringing?

-Jeong-yo! -What did you say?

You uneducated bastard.

-You little punk. -Ma'am.

-You dare badmouth Seok-hwan? -Please calm down.

I'll mess up your face too, you punk.

Please take a seat, ma'am.

I just have one question.

How did a student with no parents

get transferred to this school?

He was selected as a gifted scholar.

"Gifted"?

Yes.

Just how talented is he that he can be so ill-mannered

and still earn a scholarship?

Was he even chosen fairly?

Whatever, I don't care.

I refuse to forgive him,

so have him expelled.

I understand.

I'll have him expelled.

Ma'am!

Given that the two students were badly hurt,

I'm afraid Choi Jeong-yo will be held accountable.

We'll take the proper action, so don't worry.

Seon-ju.

They were the ones who picked a fight, so why is Jeong-yo getting expelled?

And why bother transferring him here just to expel him over something so minor?

If he's a lost cause, it's better to cut him loose.

You've seen brilliant pianists quit

because their personal lives were a mess.

This is a school, and I'm the director.

This is a school matter now, so back off from Choi Jeong-yo.

Seon-ju!

I'll just leave, Mr. Do.

What are you talking about, Jeong-yo?

I'll make sure you don't get expelled, so just…

No, it's okay.

I don't think…

I belong here anyway.

This is for the best.

Thank you for everything you've done.

Jeong-yo.

LIKE SOOTHING A WOUNDED HEART

Where are you going?

It was nice meeting you.

Have a good life.

Jeong-yo!

Choi Jeong-yo!

Where did you get this footage?

Is that so important right now?

I'm not defending Choi Jeong-yo's actions.

But taking advantage of a part-time worker who can't defend himself

will spark public outrage.

If you refuse to settle,

we'll have to make this footage public.

And you'll need to think carefully about

who will suffer from that.

Let's each compromise a bit, shall we?

Mr. Do, isn't it better if I just leave?

If you hate feeling like you owe us,

then become a great musician.

If you leave now, it puts us in a tight spot too.

ORIGINAL DECISION: EXPULSION REVIEW RESULTS: EXPULSION OVERTURNED

REASON FOR REVIEW: NEW FINDINGS

That's impossible.

Why are you saying it's impossible without even trying?

He's incredibly talented,

but he lacks the basics from playing however he wanted.

He hasn't adjusted to school yet,

so I don't think we should push him.

Hyun-soo, my pride is at stake.

Also,

if we don't prove his talent,

those people will jump at any chance to get Jeong-yo kicked out again.

You must bring me

tangible results within a month.

It's the only way to protect both Jeong-yo and us.

Hi, Hyun-soo.

These days,

kids are so open when it comes to dating.

We could never be that open back in our day, right?

It reminds me of high school.

I couldn't make my feelings obvious

and just worried about the competition.

Why did you come see me today?

It can't be to reminisce about the good old days.

Hyun-soo.

Take Pi-o under your wing.

I know you don't want to.

It's awkward for me to ask this too.

But Pi-o refuses anyone but you, so what choice do I have?

Don't read too much into it.

For old times' sake,

can't you just take him on?

-Feel the butterflies? -Are you serious?

-No way! -But he's cute.

-What? -Really?

Seriously.

Why is it so loud here?

Do you still want to take lessons from me?

Four hands?

Yes.

I'll decide whether to teach you based on that.

I need to be sure of you too.

But why does it have to be four hands?

I barely have enough time to learn my solo repertoire.

Wrong.

That mindset alone shows how impatient you are.

You think you lack skills?

That's not true.

What you need most right now

is emotional connection.

And playing four hands is the best way to feel that.

Can I at least choose my partner?

No, I already have someone in mind.

I'm sure you know Choi Jeong-yo.

The new transfer student.

The way I see it, you…

Why him, of all people?

He's never even had any proper lessons.

Have you listened to him play?

And you still don't know why I chose him?

Or are you like the other kids

and don't want to hang out with a poor classmate?

-It's not that, sir. -Then what is it?

Fine, let's stop here. Forget about the lessons.

I don't want to teach someone who's being stubborn

from day one.

I'll do it. Four hands.

I'll play four hands…

with Choi Jeong-yo.

Thank you.

I asked to see you

about playing at next month's progress recital.

Progress recital?

What's that?

It's a monthly performance held at the school's art center.

To put this incident behind us,

you need to show what you're capable of.

But it'll be hard to do on your own,

so how about playing four hands?

Hold on, Mr. Do.

Are you telling me…

that I need to perform?

Why? What's the problem?

Everyone at the school participates in the progress recitals.

But…

I'm not too confident about performing.

No musician feels confident performing.

Everyone gets nervous.

Still…

For now, don't argue with me

and give it a try.

But sir…

Tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the small auditorium.

I'll text you my pick for the piece.

Send me yours if you have any.

Wait a minute.

We're supposed to be partners. Shouldn't we talk things through?

Why are you being so combative?

Does it look like I want to do this?

Do you have any idea what time it is?

What?

Am I that late?

Sorry, I had to eat before coming.

You should've let me know. Why didn't you text me?

My phone is old, so the battery keeps dying.

It drives me crazy too.

Let's get started.

Hey, why are you always so impatient?

I just ate. Give me some time to digest.

Stop talking nonsense and sit down.

Hold on.

I feel so sick all of a sudden.

Did that food give me indigestion?

What are you playing at?

Hey, I don't think I can do this today.

Let's practice tomorrow. I'm sorry.

Hey. Hey!

Damn it.

Oh jeez.

In classical poetry, Goryeo songs have a three-beat rhythm.

That's why they feature repeated refrains

and expressions drawn from everyday, colloquial language.

If a poem with a three-beat rhythm appears on the exam,

you can assume it's a Goryeo song.

Hey.

You lied about being sick, didn't you?

I know you did.

I really was sick!

I'm sick, so I can't make it again.

Let's meet at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

Are you kidding me?

Are you just getting in?

Have you eaten?

Yes.

How are things coming along?

Hyun-soo told me

that you're playing four hands with Jeong-yo.

I told you Hyun-soo agreed to teach Pi-o, right?

He's in good hands with Hyun-soo, so that's a relief.

Go upstairs and rest. You must be tired.

Okay.

I'll give you one more chance.

If you're late again, I'll kill you.

6:30 A.M.

Hey, Choi Jeong-yo!

What the heck?

Hyun-chul!

How did you know I was here?

Min-su told me he saw you wearing this school's uniform.

Why haven't you answered my calls?

Oh, sorry.

And how did you transfer to this school?

It just kind of happened.

So what's going on?

Let's go and talk somewhere else.

What? But I have to go…

Jeez.

Damn it.

I stopped Min-su from running his mouth,

but Kim is raising hell right now,

demanding the kids tell him where you are.

Damn it.

I came up with a story saying you skipped town,

but Kim is a persistent bastard, and I'm worried about what he'll do.

So keep a low profile and stay hidden.

-Got it? -Okay.

So he doesn't know

where my dad went?

That's what you're worried about?

What kind of parent ditches their kid and bolts?

Pi-o.

I'm sorry.

Something urgent came up.

Want to practice during lunch break?

How do you reserve a practice room?

I'll reserve one this time.

No, there's no need.

Let's just drop it.

Come on, don't be like that.

Something came up, and I had no choice.

I said I had no choice.

You think playing the piano is a joke?

I guess it's nothing more than fun and games to you.

But you know what?

I hate bastards like you who play music with that attitude.

If you're going to act like that, just quit school.

That prickly little punk.

Choi Jeong-yo? Screw him.

Smash it more.

KOREA ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

-It'll be fine. -Yeah, but…

-He won't know. -He won't?

I just…

What?

Man, he's annoying.

Hey.

Damn it.

Move.

Wait.

What are you doing?

What is that?

-Who did that? -Damn it.

Who would do that?

Someone go get the teachers.

Hey, it was his idea!

You traitor!

Hey, hold on!

What are you doing?

Shit!

Wait!

Wait! Stop!

Stop!

Hey.

-Stop it. -Let go!

That bastard tried to ruin my hands!

Are you insane?

You'll only make things worse.

Let me see.

Damn it.

Nurse's office. Now.

What do you care?

Stop being stubborn.

What if the glass digs deeper into your skin?

I'll do it.

Sure.

Leave.

I'll take care of the rest.

Why aren't you leaving?

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Actually,

there's something I haven't told you.

What is it that you haven't told me?

The truth is…

At some point, going on stage started to scare me.

I'm fine when I play by myself,

but thinking about the stage makes me break out in a cold sweat,

and I can't breathe.

I think that's why I kept missing or showing up late to practice.

Why?

Is it…

because of what happened that day?

Yeah.

I tried to get over it, but it's not easy.

I should've been honest from the start.

I'm sorry.

Oh, right.

I'll make sure Mr. Do understands,

so don't worry.

The grand prize goes to

Choi Jeong-yo!

There's a medical emergency.

Mom!

-Mom! -Ma'am?

Mom! You're okay, right?

Mom!

Mom.

Mom. Mom!

Did you tell Mr. Do what we talked about?

No. Why?

Then don't tell him yet.

Come to the small auditorium tomorrow by 9 p.m.

What's all this?

I told you yesterday that I can't get on stage--

Just come in and sit down.

If you're going to perform,

you have to get used to the stage.

If you start out playing like you're not onstage

and gradually increase the pressure,

you'll be fine in no time.

You're not the only one with stage fright.

The degree may vary,

but all performers experience it.

You just have to face it and deal with it.

Avoiding it won't do any good.

So?

Think you can do it?

I'll give it a try.

What time is it?

It's 1 a.m.?

It's 1 a.m.?

Huh?

Hey, why are all the lights turned off?

The door!

They lock the door at this hour?

Why would they lock this up with someone inside?

They probably didn't think anyone would be in the small auditorium.

Who are you calling?

We should at least tell our homeroom teacher.

Hey.

I got into trouble not too long ago.

What do you think they'll do to me if they find out?

What should we do then?

Where are you going?

Damn it.

This is a good spot. Lots of leaves too.

Don't tell me you want us to jump.

Wait, Choi Jeong-yo.

Hey, Choi Jeong-yo! Are you okay?

Get down here already.

You crazy bastard.

Come on down.

Hurry up!

Let's go.

That was fun, right?

Whatever.

KOREA ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

I'm the king of the world!

Hey, you punks!

What do you think you're doing?

-Hey, let's run. -Okay.

Stop right there!

What class are you in?

Can we practice tomorrow too?

What's up with him? Why is he so eager?

All right.

All right.

All right.

What's wrong with you?

Just open the door.

Get inside.

Hurry up.

Let's go somewhere tomorrow.

Where?

You'll see when we get there.

Come on, fill me in.

Where are we going?

You'll see when we get there.

Jeez.

What is this?

You want us to perform here?

We need to see if you can play in front of an audience.

Hey.

I'm not ready to do this yet.

I'm really sorry.

Nobody here knows who you are.

They don't care one bit about you.

It'll be easier here than on a real stage.

That's just your opinion!

If it were that easy, do you think I would've struggled so much?

I can't do it.

How long are you going to keep playing in hiding?

It's time to come out of your cave!

I know this is hard for you.

But ignoring the problem won't solve anything.

You need to face it at some point.

If you can't look at the people,

pretend we're practicing and look at me.

Pretend there's no audience.

Just focus on my playing.

If you start out playing like you're not on stage,

then gradually increase the pressure, you'll be fine in no time.

You're not the only one with stage fright.

All performers have it.

You just have to face it and deal with it.

Avoiding it won't do any good.

The train approaching is bound for Sinhadam.

Please take a step back.

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

You don't follow the sheet music.

I think Chopin would say it's fine.

Audition for the concerto.

Didn't your grandfather tell you he asked to see Choi Jeong-yo?

I didn't play a duet with you because I wanted to.

One minute you're nice, then you're mad. Make up your mind, damn it.

What the hell is it then?

-What's going on? -Stop them! Hey!

Mom.

Don't think about anything.

Just focus on my voice

and my playing.

Subtitle translation by: Jenny Kim