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FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

I found out who ordered Choi Jeong-yo's abduction.

Hello, Mr. Kang.

Where did you get this photo?

Are you positive? Is this information accurate?

Yes, I'm positive.

I got my hands on the secret footage

that the local middlemen had taken just in case.

And I got their firsthand accounts.

That can't be right. There's been a mistake.

The news clearly stated

that terrorists were behind it.

They emailed the competition committee demanding a ransom--

That's a common tactic used to cause confusion.

Are you all right?

So what were their orders?

Were they told

to kill him?

No.

The order was to hold him and release him later.

But things went sideways.

The person in the photo…

is your mother, right?

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

EPISODE 9

Wasn't Pi-o absolutely amazing today?

Totally.

He absolutely killed it.

I knew he could do it.

That slump he was in?

I knew he'd get over it before long.

Because Pi-o is

a special gift sent to me from God.

Agreed.

To your son, Pi-o Kang.

He's totally a gift from the heavens.

From the moment I discovered his talent,

I never once doubted he'd become a great pianist.

I clearly saw it coming.

So I did everything I could.

I did whatever it took for Pi-o.

That's what made Pi-o who he is today.

Don't you agree?

I do.

You're really amazing.

But please don't forget

that we set the stage for them at the right moment.

Pairing two people with that kind of chemistry

is what created that magic, right?

You're right.

They certainly have a special chemistry.

Gosh, you scared me.

Pi-o.

Is the after-party already over?

Why are you here?

Did you stay up to see me?

I was so happy today.

I knew you would do a phenomenal job.

Tell everyone who said you hit a slump to show their faces.

What's wrong?

Why did you do it, Mom?

What do you mean?

Why did you hire someone to abduct Jeong-yo?

I don't know what you're talking about.

How could someone do that to another person?

How could you commit a crime like that?

I knew you doubted me,

but what on earth were you thinking?

I have no idea what you're saying.

Hire? Abduct?

How could you accuse me of something so horrifying?

Where…

Where did you get this photo?

That's not the point.

I asked you a question!

I got it from the middlemen you hired for the abduction.

So?

Will you still deny it?

You're right.

I ordered the abduction.

It was the finals, and you hurt your finger.

I couldn't think straight.

I devoted my entire life to seeing you win,

but you said you'd quit if you didn't.

It drove me insane.

But Pi-o,

I need you to know this.

I had no intention of killing him.

I told them to keep him for a bit and let him go.

I thought about everything from turning myself in

to coming clean to you.

But then…

Then you won first place at the competition.

I couldn't lay that disgrace on you.

Not after everything you went through to earn it.

You understand

why I had to do it, right?

I just wanted the best for you.

It was for you.

Stop talking nonsense!

Did you think about how disgraceful it'd be to win like that?

Because of that accident,

Jeong-yo can't play the piano anymore and lost his memories!

It was hard for me too!

I thought I had lost my mind and regretted it so much.

I haven't slept peacefully since that happened.

But…

what can we do about it now?

If the truth comes out,

both of our lives will be over.

How could I possibly live like that?

People will point fingers at me, saying I ruined your life.

I wouldn't last a single day of that.

If you commit a crime,

you should be punished.

That goes for both of us.

Let's go.

We'll confess to Jeong-yo and ask for his forgiveness.

No, I won't go!

Jeong-yo didn't die after all,

and now…

now we're back to where we started.

Pi-o.

As long as we bury this secret,

we can go on living like nothing happened.

So please…

Do you hear yourself?

That won't make the crime just disappear.

Mom.

Do you really want to hit rock bottom?

Come on.

Let's go and tell him everything.

No!

I'd rather die

than let anyone know about this.

Are you…

willing to let me die like this?

What brings you here at this hour?

What is this about? Why are you stalling?

Go on, tell me.

You don't look well.

Are you hiding something from me?

Yes.

So I'm here to ask for your forgiveness.

Nine years ago at the Harmonie International Competition…

I'd rather die

than let anyone know about this.

Are you…

willing to let me die like this?

I was able to win the competition

because of your sheet music.

I'd lost the sheet music for the set piece at the chapel,

so I was going to withdraw.

But you lent me yours.

I only managed to play so well

thanks to the notes you left.

So where I stand right now…

belongs to you.

I didn't have the courage to tell you the truth before.

I'm sorry.

That's it?

That's what you wanted to tell me?

I don't quite understand.

All this over sheet music?

Interpreting it is one thing.

But how you play it is another matter.

I watched

a video of your competition performance.

You had a distinct style that went beyond interpretation.

Anyway, I don't care about things like that.

Come on.

You had me scared because you looked so serious.

CHOI JEONG-YO

MOM

The call cannot be connected.

You will be connected to voicemail after the beep,

and call charges will apply.

Where were you?

Pi-o.

Did you tell him?

You told him?

Go inside.

What is it?

I didn't get a chance to tell you something.

Can I come in?

This is a nice practice room.

You get great sunlight.

The music would just play itself in a room like this.

What did you want to tell me?

Right.

What's this?

It's the piano concerto I composed.

It took me five years to finish.

I felt it was time to share this with the world,

so I've been looking for a soloist to play it.

Mr. Kang.

Please be the first to play this.

I can't.

Why not?

I already told you. I…

I have no right to play that.

And I already told you.

I merely provided the interpretation. You won first place on your own merits.

At least check it out before you shut me down.

You haven't even looked at it.

Just as I thought.

I can't do it.

Why not? You don't like the piece?

No, the piece is beautiful.

I can tell how much effort you put into it.

Everyone will be stunned when it comes out.

Then why won't you do it?

Just…

Just find someone else.

I just told you.

I've looked everywhere, and you're the one I want.

I don't need just any pianist.

I need someone as dedicated as I am who will pour their soul into it.

Our recent performance made me even more certain.

The only person who would give it their all

is you, Mr. Kang.

What if we look at it this way?

If you've been torturing yourself with guilt,

use this as an opportunity to make it up to me.

Still not interested?

If you won't do it, I won't release the piece.

So choose your answer wisely.

I'm going to wait until you say yes.

I'll be off then.

I'll be looking forward to good news.

What did he mean by that?

Do what together?

Were you eavesdropping?

What did he mean by you feeling guilty?

How much did you tell him?

I didn't tell him about you, so just stop.

Stay out of my business.

You asked me before

why I'm conducting instead of playing.

Nine years ago,

I got shot in my right shoulder.

It caused nerve damage in my fingers.

I can get through daily life, but I can't play anymore.

Take away music from a musician, and he's left with hell.

But a slump…

is something you can work your way out of.

That's not the case for me.

I'm actually envious of you.

If you've been torturing yourself with guilt,

use this as an opportunity to make it up to me.

CHOI JEONG-YO: HOW LONG WILL YOU KEEP ME WAITING?

IF YOU FEEL BAD ABOUT THE PAST, THEN JUST DO IT.

I'll do it.

If that's what you want, I'll give it my best.

But if you're not satisfied…

you can replace me anytime.

I genuinely want to make an effort…

for your sake.

You composed this?

Yes, sir.

It's not bad for your first piece.

The only thing is…

Were you thinking of someone when you composed this?

How strange.

Why do I hear the composer's narrative before the music itself?

I'm not sure.

I just tried to put my true feelings into it.

So,

why did you show this to me?

I was hoping…

to premiere this piece at the orchestra's 80th anniversary festival.

What do you think of it, Mr. Kang?

All right.

Go ahead and do it.

However,

I hope the performance can move beyond personal sentiment

and become a piece that speaks to everyone.

Can you do that?

Yes, sir.

Is there a soloist you have in mind?

Yes, I do.

Pianist Kang Pi-o.

Pi-o?

Really?

How about a more explosive and powerful pianist?

I believe he has that kind of potential.

And I can draw it out of him.

This is a beautiful piece.

Pi-o is truly so lucky.

May I ask you something?

Yes.

You seem unusually harsh on Pi-o.

He's had a lot of success and earned a reputation.

Isn't it time to acknowledge him?

So why do you still--

He takes after me.

He'll push himself to the limit…

then choose to self-destruct if it doesn't work out.

You see,

art is a nasty beast that won't rest until it drains you dry.

It does that even to talented musicians.

Just imagine…

what it would do to those who aren't.

Goodness, you're amazing.

Jeong-yo.

In addition to premiering this piece,

how about releasing an album before the 80th anniversary festival?

-An album? -Yeah.

If you release an album,

it'll establish the two of you as a brand, like I suggested before.

It'll give the 80th anniversary festival a huge promotional boost as well.

That's a great idea.

What do you think, Jeong-yo?

Well, as long as the pianist agrees…

No, Pi-o.

Why would you do this?

You should be steering clear of him.

Why do you keep involving yourself with him?

Why are you playing with fire?

You're only worried about getting caught.

You feel no guilt toward Jeong-yo, do you?

The only way I can make it up to him is to perform well.

What if he's up to something?

I'm terrified he's getting in your way on purpose.

Even if that's true, it can't be helped.

If I can be the fuel for his fire,

I'll do it.

Eighty years ago,

through the scars of war, music kept us breathing.

PRESS CONFERENCE LEGACY & LEAP

From a quiet, humble beginning, the Hankook Symphony now stands

as a globally recognized name in the world of music.

3. A MESSAGE FROM THE FUTURE

This festival will celebrate that journey

while laying the groundwork for the next generation…

Working with Maestro Kang

always excites me.

The way he continues to explore music and isn't afraid to break the mold

keeps me on my toes.

I chose Pianist Kang Pi-o

because beneath his refined and disciplined performance

lies a burning passion.

As we all know, the finest performance

comes from a cool head and a passionate heart.

I am fully committed

to delivering a premiere

worthy of the composer.

Jeong-yo.

I'm a little upset.

I saw the piece you composed.

I'm pretty confident I can play it well.

But you didn't even consider me and went straight to your friend.

I'm sorry.

But I felt that the right person

would be Mr. Kang here.

I see.

Come on, Mr. Do.

You can't really complain

when you've been Mr. Kang's favorite for years.

Just let Pi-o and Jeong-yo love each other in peace.

Oh, is that how it is?

Goodness, artists are so possessive when it comes to premieres.

Jeong-yo, you'll need to step it up

if you're going to write pieces for the musicians standing in line.

Anyway, I'm so happy.

To think my students would turn around and become my competitors…

Isn't this what all teachers hope for?

Pi-o.

Make sure to dominate the stage again

and keep me on my toes, okay?

Yes, sir.

Hyun-soo.

-Come over here. -Yes, sir.

Look at that. Mr. Kang still adores Hyun-soo.

Oh, right.

Can we touch base while you practice

and talk about how the piece is coming together?

Since it's my first piece,

I'd like us to discuss it as if we're creating it together.

Of course.

I'll do that.

All of them?

Yeah. All of them.

Can't you at least accept the invitations to Salzburg and Lucerne?

I don't want to lose focus.

Cancel all of my performances.

And don't accept any new invitations.

Please.

Hey, guys.

Why don't we send everyone off and grab a beer?

I'm sorry.

I have something to do, so I need to go.

Come on, we don't get together like this very often.

Just stay a bit longer.

I'm sorry.

All right then. Get home safe.

Okay.

Sorry, guys.

Something urgent came up. Let's grab a beer next time.

-Okay, Mr. Do. Good night. -Sorry.

Ji-hye.

Kang Ji-hye.

Pull it together.

Here.

Hyun-soo.

Hyun-soo.

Hyun-soo.

Hyun-soo.

Everyone…

makes mistakes

as they go through life, right?

I know.

I know I'm a horrible person.

I really do.

But I had no choice.

I had no choice.

That's enough. Let's get you home, Ji-hye.

Come on, get up.

My poor Pi-o…

My poor, pitiful Pi-o…

Please save Pi-o.

Please get Choi Jeong-yo away from Pi-o.

I'm so scared.

I'm scared to death.

I wanted to see you today

because after the orchestra's 80th anniversary performance,

I'm going to step down as artistic director.

What?

I would like my successor…

to be Choi Jeong-yo.

What do you think?

What do you mean?

I'm against it. It's too soon.

No, I've done enough.

For the orchestra to turn a new page,

it needs fresh talent.

And I think Jeong-yo is the right person.

No.

You can't retire when you're still this healthy.

Besides,

I'm only here because I like making music with you.

You can't do this to me.

By any chance,

are you feeling unwell?

Are you hiding something from me?

Please tell me.

It's not like that.

I'm leaving because there's nothing sadder

than an old man overstaying his welcome.

Try to understand.

MAHLER'S SYMPHONY NO. 5, 4TH MOVEMENT CONDUCTOR: KANG SEUNG-WOON

Continuing from yesterday…

Fourth movement, the Adagietto.

All right. Let's begin.

Don't just play. Put more feeling into it!

Play the emotion, not just the notes!

Do you know

what's missing from our performance?

You played the notes well.

But can you make music…

simply by following the markings on the page?

You see,

the Adagietto is a love letter Mahler sent to Alma.

He loved her so much

that he wrote her a musical love letter.

But our performance…

has none of that love.

Stop obsessing over the notes,

understand the emotions, and pour your soul into it.

The reason I keep nagging…

is because I want you all to own the music.

Each and every one of us

must own the music

for our energy to resonate and move the audience.

Picture the person you love the most in the world,

and imagine you're expressing your deep love to them.

Now then.

Again, from the top.

NFCAPF STEERING COMMITTEE KANG JI-HYE

What is it?

Hi.

Ji-hye.

Did you know your father is retiring?

Retire?

Your father

is passing the baton to Jeong-yo after the 80th anniversary performance

and then retiring.

Where is this coming from?

Do you think he's unwell?

He's passing the baton to Choi Jeong-yo?

Father.

There's no retirement age for a conductor, so why are you stepping down?

Who told you that?

It was supposed to be a secret.

Why is Choi Jeong-yo your successor?

There are so many conductors hoping to succeed you.

Why would you pass it on to someone so inexperienced?

What's the matter with you?

Why do you hate Choi Jeong-yo so much?

Does he have something on you?

Be kind.

Or else you'll make more enemies,

and your child will end up with bad karma.

Do you still not know how the world works?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Kang, did you get some practice in?

Let's hear you play.

So?

You didn't like it?

Maybe my expectations were too high.

Or maybe you needed more time to study the score.

Your interpretation sounded too superficial.

I can't even give you feedback at this point.

Why don't you study it some more and try again next week?

Thank you.

What exactly didn't you like?

I did my best to interpret it and practiced just as hard.

But if I'm going in the wrong direction, you should tell me why.

Oh…

So this is what you call trying hard?

Shall we go over everything from the start then?

Mr. Kang, what is the theme of this piece?

The consequences brought upon the arrogant.

That's a convincing interpretation.

Then why did you play every phrase so beautifully?

With all your experience,

why are you still hiding behind that armor?

I'll see you next week.

Good work today.

Sorry about this.

So are you going to take the structure completely apart?

-Yes. -That's a great idea.

A strong foundation leads to better performance.

Come in.

It's a harpsichord.

Can I practice on it for a few days?

Of course.

Thank you.

Pi-o.

Never mind.

Just let me know when you leave.

I will.

Mr. Kang, what is the theme of this piece?

The consequences brought upon the arrogant.

Then why did you play every phrase so beautifully?

With all your experience,

why are you still hiding behind that armor?

What do you think?

Does it still sound superficial?

No.

I love it.

It's more than that. It's really moving.

This is why I like you.

I really think you're a genius.

No need to flatter me so much.

Come on, I'm serious.

I read the score before hearing you play, and there's no disconnect.

Really?

What do you think?

Let's hear the cadenza again.

Too slow.

Too fast.

It's slow.

No, it's too fast!

What do you think you're doing?

How unprepared are you

if you can't even stay with the beat in the score?

This is not the tempo I wanted.

Try again and come back.

Hey, Choi Jeong-yo.

Explain it so that it makes sense.

Here. This is 160.

This is the tempo you wrote down.

I practiced note by note to it.

But you say I got it wrong?

Which part did I play wrong?

What is the tempo inside your head?

Unbelievable.

Why haven't you changed at all, Mr. Kang?

Music is

not a ready-made meal you just heat up in the microwave.

I'm begging you.

Please feel the rhythm with your soul.

How do you expect to fight and win against a hundred orchestra members?

Jeez.

I don't get it.

It sounded amazing to me.

What was Jeong-yo not happy about?

Do you want me to talk to him?

No.

I must've missed the composer's intent.

I'll give it some more thought.

Hey, what is it?

There's a problem.

Your dad disappeared, and they haven't found him yet.

What?

When did he leave?

I don't know.

He went for a walk after lunch and vanished.

They only just found out?

Just wait. I'll be right there.

Did they check all the local bars?

Yeah, they searched everywhere, but he's nowhere to be found.

They're asking whether they should report him missing.

Should we let them?

Just wait a bit.

Let me go check out the situation.

ALCOHOL REHAB CENTER

What brings you here, Ms. Kang?

Oh, Jeong-yo.

Why are you here?

The director here asked me if I could perform for the patients.

But why are you here, Ms. Kang?

Oh, I…

I know someone who's a patient here,

so I came to visit them.

At an alcohol rehab center?

Yes.

It's amazing that you volunteer despite your busy schedule.

It's nothing.

I'll need to hear the details before I decide whether I can do it.

Nothing's confirmed yet.

I see.

Still, it's amazing.

I should get going. See you later.

Goodbye.

What's going on? Is she onto us?

Did you tell the staff to keep quiet?

They won't say a word. Don't worry.

But seriously, where did your dad go?

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ARCADE

Hey, I don't think he's here.

Let's call the cops and report him missing.

Where the hell is he?

Hold on.

What is it?

KIM'S BOILED PORK

Is there a reason we're here?

What the heck?

How did you know he'd be here?

Look at him, all carefree.

-Mr. Choi, do you recognize me? -Huh?

-What do you want? -Let's get you back to the hospital.

No, I'm not going back to the hospital.

You need to go. You're a patient!

-No, I don't want to. -Come on, let's go!

I'm not going!

-No, I don't want to go back. -Hey, don't run off!

-I said I'm not going back there. -It's this way, man.

Who's been paying my hospital bills?

Stop messing around and stay put, will you?

-I said I'm not going back! -In you go.

Go home.

Music is

not a ready-made meal you just heat up in the microwave.

I'm begging you.

Please feel the rhythm with your soul.

What are you doing here?

Pi-o.

What if Choi Jeong-yo doesn't have amnesia?

Just stop already.

Do you still want to shift the blame to him?

That's not it, Pi-o.

Something's strange about him.

He has amnesia but returned to Korea.

Out of all the orchestras, he chose the Hankook Symphony.

But most of all,

he keeps getting involved with you.

Isn't that strange?

I just couldn't figure him out,

so I followed him last night.

And I saw him go inside an alcohol rehab center.

You followed him?

Just listen for a second.

He somehow found out I was following him

and suddenly showed up acting friendly.

He doesn't know a single person in Korea,

yet he went to the outskirts of Seoul to do volunteer work.

It makes no sense when he's so busy.

It was weird how he blocked me.

He's hiding something.

He had a strange look in his eyes when I saw him at the Seodam Art Center.

He left in the middle of the event, went into a practice room,

and stared out the window through the curtains.

Jeong-yo.

He seemed very flustered when I walked in.

Could it be

that his memory is back?

His mom passed away at the Seodam Art Center.

There's no way he could forget that.

Mom.

Stop wasting your time imagining things.

And stop following Jeong-yo.

If you do that again…

I won't let it slide.

Why haven't you changed at all, Mr. Kang?

How do you expect to fight and win against a hundred orchestra members?

So in a concerto,

a pianist has to fight and win against a hundred orchestra members,

while still working together at times.

Avoiding a slump

isn't going to solve anything.

You need to face it at some point.

Ignoring the problem won't solve anything.

You need to face it at some point.

He's hiding something.

He had a strange look in his eyes when I saw him at the Seodam Art Center.

What if Choi Jeong-yo doesn't have amnesia?

Pi-o, let's make a promise.

Let's play some more four hands

even after the competition.

Okay.

He left in the middle of the event, went into a practice room,

and stared out the window through the curtains.

He seemed very flustered when I walked in.

Could it be

that his memory is back?

Promise you won't sulk if I win first place.

Let's still have fun when we hang out.

But I'm going to win first place.

Don't get sulky yourself.

SPECIAL THANKS TO KO CHANG-SEOK FOR HIS GUEST APPEARANCE

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

I know you remember everything.

Why did you tell such a lie?

I don't understand what you're saying.

We need to get rid of him so he can't talk.

Just call me Kim.

I didn't struggle to come back alive just to give you a free pass.

And here!

At this rate, both of you will go down.

Whether I ruin my fingers or the performance,

I'll take full responsibility.

Break the mold, Pi-o.

Subtitle translation by: Jenny Kim