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FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

There is a wide gap between the train and the platform.

Please watch your step.

The doors are opening.

Hey, we're here. We have to go.

Get up.

Man, I'm tired.

We almost missed our stop.

I had fun today. See you tomorrow.

Okay.

Go already.

You two are amazing.

How did you pull off such great chemistry so quickly?

Nicely done.

I knew you two could do it.

With skills like this,

you'll shut everyone up for good.

You two are ready for the progress recital now, right?

-Mr. Do. -Mr. Do.

If we have to perform anyway,

how about we audition for the Noblesse Classical Concert?

Noblesse Classical Concert?

The one sponsored by the Seodam Foundation?

Yes.

I don't know. Even established performers have trouble getting a spot there.

Let's do the progress recital first and--

No, sir.

I'd rather play at the Noblesse Classical than at the progress recital.

I hope you'll respect my opinion this time.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Bye. Take care.

Hey.

Why did you tell him

you wanted to try out for that concert without talking to me first?

Oh, sorry.

I'm sorry for not asking first,

but will you go with me on this?

The Noblesse Classical Concert was my goal from the very beginning.

What exactly is it?

Why does it have to be that concert?

Even for the Noblesse Classical Concert?

Fine. Let's see you try.

But if I still feel the same way then…

you'll need to take responsibility for what you said.

I can't go into detail right now.

But Jeong-yo,

it's an important opportunity for me,

so I need your help.

You can do that, right?

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

EPISODE 3

It sounds a little stiff here.

Don't worry about the tempo, and let it flow naturally.

But if I let it flow too much, wouldn't it lose that Bach feel?

Everyone knows how it should sound.

Instead of playing the conventional way…

Hey, guys!

-Look who's here with snacks! -Nice!

Hey, that's not how you eat this. This is how you do it.

-It's good, right? -Yeah.

-Hurry up and eat. -Hold on.

Now one for you, Pi-o.

All right. One, two, three!

Any word?

NOBLESSE CLASSICAL CONCERT AUDITION RESULT: PASSED

Yes!

SCHEDULED GUEST SOLOIST KIM NA-RAE

Grandfather.

I…

passed the audition for the Noblesse Classical Concert.

Grandfather, I said I passed the audition.

You'll come and watch, right?

Grandfather, don't you remember?

You said you'd watch me perform if I got to play there--

I said leave! Can't you see I'm busy?

I'll decide whether I go or not.

This is so tight and uncomfortable.

I don't know if I can play properly like this.

I don't get it. Why do all classical musicians wear this?

Isn't this an outdated formality?

Hey, take a look at this. It feels so tight.

Is my bow tie on right?

Look.

Cut it out.

What's with the cold shoulder?

Are you nervous?

I'm not nervous, so why are you?

You've performed over a hundred times.

Wow, you two look amazing.

All right. Shall we go?

What's his problem?

SEODAM ART CENTER

AN EVENING OF YOUNG VIRTUOSOS

-Hello. -Please place it over here.

Let's move this over a bit.

There's a medical emergency.

KANG PI-O, CHOI JEONG-YO (PIANO DUET) J.S. BACH, CANTATA BWV 147, NO. 10

Choi Jeong-yo.

Choi Jeong-yo?

Hyun-soo.

Hello, Seon-ju.

You did a great job.

You got those kids here in a month.

It'll be a good performance, right?

We need to show them what they're up against.

You're confident, right?

-Oh. -I'll see you afterward.

-Okay, see you later. -All right.

Hyun-soo.

Hey, you made it.

Pi-o really wanted to perform here.

It's all thanks to you.

No, Pi-o made this happen on his own.

I didn't do anything.

By the way, it says Pi-o's partner is

-Choi-- -Mr. Do?

Sorry, I'll see you later.

Yes?

Please take your seats.

I can't wait!

Settle down.

Thank you for joining us today at the Noblesse Classical Concert.

For years, the Noblesse Classical Concert

has earned a stellar reputation as a launching pad

-for discovering and showcasing artists -I'm okay.

who have put Korea on the world stage.

Let's welcome to the stage the rising stars of classical music,

starting with our first performers of the evening.

Everyone,

please welcome them with a big round of applause.

There's a medical emergency.

Mom!

-Mom! -What's going on? Are you okay?

-Excuse me, wake up! -Mom! You're okay, right?

Mom!

What's happening?

He's having trouble breathing. What's going on?

What's wrong?

What's gotten into you?

Get it together!

What are you doing here?

The audience is waiting.

You two will not perform today.

Go bring the quartet right now.

-Yes, sir. -Hurry.

Wait…

Mom.

Mom.

Mom…

Mom…

Jeong-yo.

Choi Jeong-yo.

Don't think about anything.

Just focus on my voice

and my playing.

I can't. I can't do it.

Do you trust me or not?

Because I trust you.

We practiced this hundreds of times.

What's different now? Absolutely nothing.

Ignore everyone else.

Forget where we are.

Just focus on my playing.

Just like you did in the practice room.

Play freely…

like that day.

It's the boy

from the Donghan Junior Piano Competition.

Choi Jeong-yo.

I'm totally blown away.

I had no idea he was so amazing.

How does he play so well?

He was blindfolded but didn't miss a single note.

It was insanely cool, wasn't it?

I told you guys.

He's in a totally different league.

-You were so right. -Totally.

Let's go, son.

Excuse me, ladies?

Hello.

So did you enjoy the concert?

Yes, well…

I suppose we did.

Did it help clear up any misunderstandings you had about me?

Oh, okay.

It's great we made it through, right?

Dude!

Hey, cut it out. I can't breathe!

Choi Jeong-yo! Kang Pi-o!

Great job, you two.

I really mean it.

Thank you for doing so well.

But what happened in the beginning?

Jeong-yo was a little nervous,

so I suggested the blindfold.

Wow, Pi-o. I'm so proud of you.

How'd you come up with that idea?

Yes?

Hello, sir.

Did you enjoy the performance?

There was a bit of trouble at first.

You must've been startled.

What happened?

It looks like Jeong-yo suddenly got a little nervous.

Luckily, Pi-o handled the situation well,

so they pulled through just fine.

I see.

Today wasn't half bad.

Invite me to your next performance.

See you later. I loved the performance.

What was that kid's name again?

Who do you mean?

The one next to Pi-o.

Oh, it's Jeong-yo. Choi Jeong-yo.

I recruited him myself. Good call, right?

I want to see him play again,

so bring him to the orchestra rehearsal room.

-I will. -Hey.

If you knew someone that talented, you should've told me first.

I didn't know he was that good.

-Seriously. -Goodness.

Hello, ma'am.

Hey, aren't we celebrating?

I should get going.

Okay, take care.

I really enjoyed the performance.

Thank you.

Are you calling it a night?

After such a good performance?

I'll message you.

Okay.

I really enjoyed the performance.

Goodness, you've got amazing skills.

Thank you.

Say hi. This is my mom.

Remember how I told you

that she's the head of a classical music agency?

Hello.

You haven't signed with an agency yet, right?

What's wrong?

What aren't you happy about? Just tell me.

What was that?

Why didn't you tell me?

-About what? -Choi Jeong-yo!

He's the same kid who crushed you seven years ago!

So? What about it?

I played better than ever today,

and even Grandfather said he wanted to see my next performance.

Your performance?

Sure, you played better than usual.

But you know what?

Thanks to you, that kid pulled off a performance

that should've been a disaster.

You basically saved

your biggest competition.

Mom.

Didn't you see how well I performed on stage?

For the first time in my life, I enjoyed being on stage

and got the best reaction from the audience.

You think that's because you did well?

Choi Jeong-yo was the star today!

The audience didn't care about you.

You think I'm overreacting, but just watch.

Social media will be flooded with Choi Jeong-yo's name tonight.

And you'll sit there like a fool and let him take first place again!

This won't do.

Start preparing for competitions today.

#ONCE IN A GENERATION TALENT #BLINDFOLDED PIANIST #CHOI JEONG-YO

Pi-o.

I knew you could do it. Today's performance was the best!

I only had eyes for you.

Are we really not celebrating?

Can't you come out?

CALLING KANG PI-O

MS. YOON

Great job today.

I need you to come somewhere with me tomorrow.

CHOI JEONG-YO: ARE WE REALLY NOT CELEBRATING?

How do you usually practice?

Do you have a special routine?

What?

Sorry, I just play however I want.

You play however you want?

Wait, so you're actually a natural?

He's got to be a natural to play with a rhythm like that.

What's your favorite piece to play?

Rachmaninoff? Liszt?

I bet you play Barber or Kapustin well with your sense of rhythm.

Am I right?

But can't you see him playing Schubert too?

Yeah, totally.

The way he carries out the phrases sounds so smooth and deliberate.

But he doesn't rush the tempo either.

He'd be good at playing slow pieces too.

You were amazing.

-Can I watch you practice? -Sorry. Let's talk later.

Sorry. I'm really sorry.

-It's your fault. -What did I do?

Hey, Pi-o.

-Did you see my message? -Yeah.

Then why didn't you reply?

That's so mean. I waited all night.

Anyway, let's celebrate sometime.

Thanks to you, we got through the performance.

There's no need for that.

I didn't do it just for you.

Come on.

But I don't feel comfortable not thanking you.

By the way, I've been thinking.

Let's keep going and play more duets.

There are some four-hand pieces I've really been wanting to play.

Oh, and I worked on this yesterday…

We're done, Jeong-yo.

I'll be too busy preparing for competitions.

If you want to play, find another partner.

Hey.

That's a bit harsh.

I want to do it because it's you, not just anyone.

I get what you mean,

but I don't have that kind of time.

Find another partner.

Hey, Ji-hye. Why are you calling so early?

By any chance,

were you thinking about signing Choi Jeong-yo?

Where is this coming from?

If you were, drop the idea.

But if you insist on signing him,

Pi-o will no longer be part of your agency.

And I want to know where Hyun-soo lives.

Oh, well--

I can't take notes right now,

so text me his address.

How did you know where I live?

Can I come in?

-I'll get you some coffee. -Pi-o.

Why did you pair him with that kid?

What?

You did that on purpose to make that kid stand out.

What on earth are you talking about?

You did it because you hate me.

Because

I betrayed you.

Fine.

It's true that I have hard feelings toward you.

But that doesn't mean

I'd do something like that

because of the past.

I felt guilty about asking you to take Pi-o under your wing.

But I still asked.

Because…

Because…

I'm Pi-o's mother.

I felt bad about it,

but I had to…

save my son.

You have no idea.

You don't know…

what Pi-o and I have been through.

You saw the way my father treated us.

I understand

how tough things were for you.

But don't get the wrong idea.

I truly thought pairing them up would bring out the best in each other.

And yesterday's performance…

clearly brought out Pi-o's true potential.

It's your anxiety.

It's playing tricks on your imagination.

Ji-hye,

Pi-o is a lot more resilient than you think.

Then,

can you help Pi-o…

place in a competition?

You know better than anyone

that the only way to survive this industry

is to place in an international competition.

Hyun-soo.

Help him place in a competition.

Please?

Hello.

Hi.

I enjoyed the performance yesterday.

Thank you.

But I'm quite worried right now.

Pi-o doesn't have time to waste playing four hands right now.

Are you here to pick up Pi-o?

Get in, Jeong-yo.

Oh, okay.

Goodbye.

Where are you going?

After watching yesterday's concert,

Mr. Kang wanted to see Jeong-yo.

See you at home.

Mom.

Mom?

Have you heard or not?

About what?

Didn't your grandfather tell you

he asked to see Choi Jeong-yo?

Now do you understand what I'm saying?

I knew something was up last night.

This is why you need to crush the competition from the start!

I asked Hyun-soo to help you prepare for an international competition.

Just focus on that.

Snap out of it and pull yourself together!

PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR'S OFFICE

-Mr. Kang? -Come in.

Let's go inside.

Okay.

Hello.

Say hello.

This is Maestro Kang Seung-woon.

He was Mr. Do's teacher.

Hello.

As I said before,

he'll give you plenty of guidance, so don't be intimidated.

Don't be intimidated?

I called you here because I wanted to check something.

Stop.

You don't follow the sheet music.

No, sir.

Why play the left hand as a block chord in measure eight instead of rolling it?

Because that makes it sound more lively.

You know what appassionato means, right?

"Passionately," sir.

Then why did you play measure 33 with rubato?

RUBATO: PLAYING WITH CHANGES TO SPEED

Allowing some breathing room

actually makes it feel like a warm breeze is blowing through.

I think Chopin would say it's fine.

Chopin's intentions are written in the score.

Are you ignoring the score?

The score is just music written down.

I only wanted to hear the music itself.

What goes through your mind when you play the piano?

Nothing.

I actually try to clear my mind.

Have you ever practiced a piano concerto?

No, sir.

All right then.

There's an upcoming symphony festival.

Audition for the concerto.

Congratulations, Jeong-yo.

It's amazing that he made you such an offer right away.

Trust me, this is truly remarkable.

You have no idea, do you?

No.

Wow, I never expected you to make such an impression this quickly.

Pi-o might be disappointed if you land the concerto,

but that can't be helped.

After all, I'm the one who recruited you.

-Right. -You know what?

Close relationship or not,

I have to keep my work and personal life separate.

I'm sorry, but…

Yes?

What exactly is

your relationship to Pi-o?

Goodness.

You didn't know?

Pi-o is my grandson.

Legally, that is.

But Mr. Kang is his real grandfather.

Mr. Kang and I are married,

and he has a family from his first marriage.

That's how Pi-o became my grandson.

The adult world is a bit complicated, isn't it?

Anyway, all you have to do is work hard.

I'll take care of everything else.

Jeong-yo.

To tell you the truth,

Mr. Kang has spent years looking for genuine, raw talent to perform with.

I…

-Ms. Yoon. -Yes?

I'd rather not…

audition for the concerto.

What?

WE NEED TO TALK. LET'S MEET UP.

We need to talk.

Let's meet up.

UNREAD

Seriously?

CALLING KANG PI-O

Kang Pi-o.

What are you doing here?

Why won't you answer my calls or texts?

Was I supposed to?

We need to talk.

I have nothing to say.

Why are you acting like this?

What are you mad about?

I told you it's not like that.

Are you keeping your distance from me?

Because I'm your competition or something?

Stop talking nonsense.

What the hell is it then?

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

Don't piss me off like that.

If you're mad about something, use your words!

All you have to do is mind your business and stop being so damn needy!

I already told you.

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

I did it to become Mr. Do's student.

I accomplished my goal,

so I don't want to waste my energy on you.

That's why I want to call it done, so why the hell do you keep asking?

So that's how you'll talk to me?

All right.

Fine.

It's my fault.

I acted like a clueless, needy loser.

Man, I had no idea.

I got all excited, thinking we were friends.

Confucianism views humans not as beings who follow their desires

but as individuals who must strive for moral perfection.

That's why its core concept is benevolence,

which is the mindset of caring for others.

Practicing that mindset daily…

Choi Jeong-yo.

Wake up.

You plan to sleep through class?

-Hey, Jeong-yo. -Hey, wake up.

All right, back to class.

Wake up already.

Where's your textbook?

You don't have it?

You punk. You're in class without your book?

Do you come to school to sleep?

Please leave me alone.

What did you say?

I said just leave me alone.

Choi Jeong-yo.

Come to the teachers' office.

Class is over.

Hey, boys.

The seniors need to practice soccer, so they want us outside next period.

Come out, okay?

Center it!

Hey, no hitting!

What's your problem?

-What the hell do you want? -What's going on?

Hey, over here!

-What's happening? -Hey, wait a minute.

-What's going on? -Break them up!

Stop them! Hey!

Hey!

Get off me!

You little bastards.

You want me to put you guys in line?

What happened to your face? Did you get in a fight?

Who did this to you?

You don't need to know.

Of course I need to know. Just look at your face.

Don't you know looks matter for pianists?

Tell me who did this to you.

Tell me right now!

Just stop it!

Do you need to keep tabs on everything I do?

I can still play the piano with a beat-up face!

You're smothering me, so don't pick me up anymore.

I'm so sick and tired of you acting like this, Mom!

What's gotten into you?

How dare you take it out on me?

Who do you think I'm doing this for?

You're right.

Because you're doing this for me

and because I know how you feel inside,

I practiced the piano hard to make you happy.

I worked my fingers to the bone to make you smile!

But what's the point?

I'm…

not happy at all.

You'll never be happy unless I'm the best in the world.

So how could I possibly make you happy?

How?

Stop whining.

The competition is just around the corner.

You need to focus.

Mom.

I'm falling apart right now…

and all you care about is some competition?

Pi-o.

Kang Pi-o!

How about this piece?

Let's say you enter the upcoming Harmonie Competition.

Besides the required piece, the piano concerto…

Pi-o?

Hey, Pi-o.

Yes?

Why are you so out of it these days?

You think you can prepare for the competition like this?

I'm sorry.

Jeong-yo!

Man, it's been a while.

Come over here for a second.

Your dad ran off, didn't he?

I thought we were close.

Why is it so hard to track you down?

I took him in, fed him, and cut him slack out of pity.

And this is how he repays me?

Where's your dad?

I really don't know.

Stand up straight.

Life is pretty great for you these days, isn't it?

Grab him.

What?

I said grab him.

Damn it.

Get up.

What was that?

Go take a look.

Hey! You…

Hey, Jeong-yo.

Kim only came here because other guys have seen you around.

He doesn't know which school you go to.

So just lay low

and don't show up here again.

Got it?

Damn it.

Hey, are you insane?

Are you trying to get yourself killed?

You idiot.

What were you thinking, getting involved like that?

I couldn't stand by and let them drag you away.

Stop getting into trouble, will you?

Damn it.

Damn it!

Why were those guys after you?

Isn't it obvious?

If the guy who owes you skips town, you go after his kid.

And you have no idea

where your father is?

How much debt are we talking about?

Why?

Are you going to pay it off?

What if they show up again?

You need to come up with a plan.

Coming up with a plan is useless for someone like me.

Forget it.

So why were you a jerk to me?

Tell me.

Why did you treat me like that?

I'm sorry.

It was childish of me.

What?

I mean…

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ARCADE TRADITIONAL MARKET

If you're sorry,

come with me somewhere.

Where?

Will you come or not?

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ARCADE

Come in.

What's this?

I never knew this place was here.

It used to be a warehouse where pianos were brought in for repairs.

I've been coming here since I was a kid.

No one would buy that because it's too old.

CHOI JEONG-YO

Which works out great for me.

This is what we're here for.

You played all of these?

Yeah.

After my mom passed away…

I hated playing the piano.

But for some reason, playing made me happy.

That's why I spent a lot of time here.

This one doesn't have any notes.

It's a four-hands piece.

I heard it somewhere and said it was really good,

so my mom got it for me.

But we never got to play it.

Did your mom play the piano well?

Yeah.

She was actually my piano teacher.

Then let's play this before we go.

Right now?

Yeah.

This time, you play the secondo, and I'll play the primo.

You handle the pedal, and I'll turn the pages.

Okay.

Hold on to this memory.

Remember this practice room

and…

today's performance.

Hey, Jeong-yo.

Let's be practice partners.

What do you mean?

You said you were too busy preparing for the competition.

No, I'm not entering.

I want to be your practice partner

and find a way to be happy making music.

You'll help me, right?

No.

Kang Pi-o!

Hey, stop!

Let go of me! Let go!

Enough!

Are you insane?

This is all your fault.

It's all your fault!

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

I've decided not to enter the competition.

I don't think I've ever played the piano because it was fun.

Fine, then quit!

To hell with lessons and school!

His family must be rich.

Give me his number.

Sir, he has nothing to do with this.

So? What do we do now?

Are you uncomfortable around me?

-Where are you? -You curious?

Kang Pi-o!

Subtitle translation by: Jenny Kim