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Shall we take some questions now?

Yes?

What should I do when I don't want to practice?

Just practice.

Who likes to practice?

I don't like it, either.

In my case,

I really do try hard,

but I feel that I can't keep up with those who are talented.

Do you think that with hard work and effort,

can you beat natural talent?

Sadly, I must say that...

music is a field in which natural talent plays a big part.

However...

Being able to dream. That's the greatest talent of all.

If you add hard work to that,

I'm very sure you will achieve your dream.

I'm really sorry to say that...

it's time to end the talk concert.

- No! - Keep going!

I'm sad our time has ended,

but let's hope and promise to meet again.

To wrap things up, Mr. Park said...

he'll play something for you all.

What will you play?

What shall I play that day?

Is there anything you want to hear?

"Träumerei".

I think that...

music belongs to those who listen.

Even the same piece means something else to each listener.

When you play "Träumerei",

I'm reminded of my dream.

That's why I want to hear it again.

Your "Träumerei".

From Schumann's "Kinderszenen",

"Träumerei".

I'll play Chopin's Ballade No. 3.

(Talk Concert of Passion and Sympathy)

Okay, if you're ready. 1, 2, 3.

Very nice.

Thank you for sending the piano.

- Well done. - Good job.

It's nothing.

How did you find out?

Was it something I shouldn't have known?

Ms. Chae.

Can you help me clean up outside?

Oh, sure.

Excuse me.

Let's go.

Take that to storage.

Why did you come this far?

I agreed to do this out of goodwill.

It gets awkward if you're involved.

I got involved on purpose.

They don't treat you with respect.

I want them to feel awkward around you.

Why would they?

It's you they can't deal with.

Let's go.

I wanted to hear it.

"Träumerei".

You said you'd never play it again.

That hurt me too much.

"Träumerei"...

is just one of many piano pieces.

That's it.

Not playing it doesn't hurt anyone,

and playing it makes no difference.

It meant nothing at all...

to you?

Not anymore.

Why not?

Why not anymore?

It should have no meaning.

Because there can be no meaning...

between you and me.

For a long time,

that piece...

No, you.

You meant a lot to me.

If I said this to you,

what face would you make?

What would you say?

I wondered and forgot hundreds of times...

on my own.

But Jung Kyung...

I love you.

No.

I pleaded with you.

I asked, as a favor.

We'll break up.

- What? - I know you can't hurt others.

I'll do it.

I'll hurt him...

and come to you.

You love me too.

Don't go.

- Don't leave. - Stay there.

Endure it.

I endured it too.

You do the same.

Song Ah.

If you're done, let's go.

Okay.

(Episode 5: Accelerando, Accelerating)

- You did well today. - Not at all. It's my job.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

You did well today.

You too.

Actually, I felt disheartened ever since I got here.

They're just middle-school students in their teens,

but they're so admirable.

They all fight intensely to realize their dreams.

I think that having talent...

is a blessing.

I'm so jealous.

It's more of a blessing to not be talented.

Pardon?

If I weren't talented,

then...

maybe everything would've been better.

I think so very often.

Joon Young.

Didn't you hear what the student said?

So many people struggle because they lack talent...

even though they like something and try hard.

Not everyone is talented like you.

You don't know what it's like to lack talent...

and said that dreaming is the greatest talent,

and that if one dreams and tries,

one can achieve their dream?

Do you even know how one feels...

to lack talent?

What?

You'll major music instead of getting a job?

You lost your mind.

I haven't lost my mind.

I thought very seriously.

Song Ah.

I ask because I'm not sure.

Are you...

even talented at playing the violin?

Are you talented at playing the violin?

Don't come last in your class then!

It's more of a blessing to not be talented.

I'd never even wanted or even...

dreamed of having...

that level of talent.

I sometimes wonder...

what did I do so wrong in my previous life...

that I'm doing this right now?

So why is it that...

when you achieved your dream with your talent,

you don't seem happy?

Did you...

never really love the talent that...

you're born with?

(Lee Jung Kyung, July 15, 2009)

I heard Jo Su An's dad is the CEO of Jo and Jung Law Firm.

Gosh, I'm so jealous of people born with a silver spoon.

She's using a professor of Seoryeong University...

as her accompanist.

She's smart as well as from a wealthy family.

It's a good thing to get acquainted with Professor Yoo.

Look how well Park Joon Young ended up.

Professor Yoo is the one who's truly talented.

Mr. Park is a natural-born genius.

I'm not sure about Professor Yoo though.

When Joon Young was admitted to the arts middle school,

he was ranked about 10th in the piano performance test...

out of about 50 or 60 students. He was pretty ordinary.

No way.

(KDB Hyundai Bank)

You can't get a credit loan since you're a freelancer.

Hey, Joon Young.

It really is you.

Hello.

It's been so long. How have you been?

This is Intern Kim Hae Na,

who's in charge of today's performance.

Ms. Jo, you know her, right?

Yes. Goodness, you're an intern here?

What?

Oh, yes.

I see.

It's almost impossible...

for a poor kid to receive attention at an arts middle school.

On top of that, Joon Young...

isn't the type to try to stand out in order to survive.

But Professor Yoo recognized his talent right away.

It's true our foundation introduced them by chance at first,

but after that, Joon Young dominated the competitions...

and won second place in the Chopin Competition.

That's why whom you meet as a teacher is really important.

I see.

Professor Yoo was Joon Young's only teacher...

since he was in middle school.

They must be really close to each other.

How have you been, sir?

I've been doing fine.

I just came back after a performance in LA.

- Oh. - I heard you're taking a year off.

- Yes. - I see.

I have a performance at Kyunghoo tonight.

I'm playing for Mr. Jo's daughter's recital.

- I see. - Don't you know Mr. Jo well?

He used to help you out a lot.

You should come to say hi.

I'll see you there later then.

Wipe that grim expression of your face.

You punk.

I heard Jung Kyung applied for Seoryeong University.

I knew it. She's on a totally different level.

How can you know everything when you don't even play?

Word gets around fast in this field.

The story of you and Jung Kyung dating...

has practically become a fairy tale.

So how does it end? Will you become the male Cinderella?

I don't like Cinderella.

I'm just joking.

What's the problem?

What?

Your cello. What's the problem?

Do you have another guest after me?

(Information for Lockers)

Yes, Jung Kyung.

What?

Yes, I'll be the only one attending today's performance.

Don't worry. She'll be better if she gets some rest.

Oh. Okay, then.

I'll see you later. Okay.

Hey, Joon Young.

Today?

(Team Leader, Cha Young In)

There aren't any tickets anyway.

Mr. Jo bought all the leftover tickets.

Wait.

Wait a minute.

Why did you quit playing? You were good at it.

You were good at it. Are you mocking me or what?

Only when I was at Seoryeong University.

Well, during middle school and high school,

I was busy with competitions, performance tests, and exams.

I had no time to think, so I just kept playing.

But after going to college,

I didn't want to practice anymore.

And after about two or three months,

I heard someone playing the violin from somewhere.

She wasn't that good, but she played so hard.

She said it was her hobby since elementary school.

So I asked her later...

why she played so hard.

What did she say?

She said she liked it.

Playing the violin.

Since I like it.

I want to continue playing...

and get better at it.

She said she wanted to continue playing and get better.

That's when I realized it.

That I was just a person...

who liked playing the violin at a certain level.

I tried to love playing it like her,

but it wasn't easy.

That's why I quit.

It really takes courage to quit though.

You were very brave.

I'm enjoying...

my work.

The more I do it, the more I want to get better...

and become the best.

I want to do it for the rest of my life.

Do you know how it feels...

when your heart races just by thinking about it?

I do.

Yes, it's that feeling.

What?

I wasn't particularly brave.

That was...

just it.

What could I do when my heart kept racing?

I had to keep going forward.

Hello. May I have your name?

Here is your ticket.

- Enjoy the performance. - Thank you.

Do you need a program book...

Oh...

Hello.

Hello.

Did you reserve a ticket?

I have a ticket.

How have you been?

Good.

Oh, here.

Joon Young, you're here. Come with me for a second.

- Here is your program book. - Thank you.

Thank you.

You reviewed Joon Young's contract...

with his management agency.

Do you know it's already been seven years?

Since he moved to Berlin right away after signing the contract.

- Has it really been that long? - Yes.

Su An went to all of your New York performances.

Oh, gosh.

Don't forget to say hi and take a photo later.

Okay.

We should get dinner sometime.

Ma'am, Su An said she didn't bring her performance shoes.

Oh, no. She came in slippers.

What shall we do? Is there a shoe store nearby?

No.

What's her shoe size?

230mm.

I wear the same size.

It won't show when I'm standing. I'll wear these.

I'm glad.

I think we met before.

Oh, well, maybe...

Song Ah majors in violin at Seoryeong University.

In the same year as Hae Na.

I think we took the same lecture.

You failed the entrance exam 3 or 4 times, didn't you?

Yes.

You're still playing.

Ms. Cha, let's go.

She's always last in her class.

Is everyone who majors violin at Seoryeong a violinist?

Jo Su An, don't mind others and warm up your fingers.

Song Ah. It's not always good to keep it inside.

Regardless of who her parents are,

what's rude is rude.

Su An has to go on stage soon.

The performer is most important.

Joon Young.

- Is everything okay? - Yes.

Song Ah really averted a disaster.

She did.

I should give you your ticket.

Here.

- Thank you. - It's fine. Go on inside.

What about you?

This isn't my ticket.

There she comes.

Hurry. The recital starts soon.

I didn't know you'd come.

Min Seong.

I have to go.

- Thank you. - Thanks so much for coming.

You did so well. I'm jealous.

Did you lock your dressing room?

Your violin's there.

It's fine. Someone's watching it.

Congratulations.

- Thank you. - You both made it.

I should've painted my toenails.

She's always last in her class.

Is everyone who majors violin at Seoryeong a violinist?

Where are you?

I'm in the rehearsal room.

(I'm in the rehearsal room.)

Congratulations. You looked amazing.

Thank you, Jung Kyung.

This is Lee Jung Kyung.

She just got her PhD from Juilliard.

Hello. I heard a lot about you from your grandmother.

Hello.

I was hoping to meet you one day.

Oh, I saw you not long ago in New York.

- Me? - Yes.

You were at Park Joon Young's recital, weren't you?

I rushed after you to say hi after the recital,

but I couldn't because you went to Mr. Park's dressing room.

Oh, that day.

Where is Joon Young?

You watched the recital together.

Mr. Jo.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

- Su An, you were amazing today. - Thank you.

You must be so pleased.

Yes?

Song Ah.

Why are you here?

Here you go.

I'm sorry it took a while.

(To violinist Ms. Chae Song Ah)

I...

like you.

Why aren't you saying anything?

You heard me.

You heard me right.

- That night... - Is it your first time here?

What do you think?

Didn't you say you wanted to come here?

But there's nothing much to it, right?

Don't you think this is a similar situation?

You're just curious.

You and I...

You and I have both...

been together...

for so long.

It's because you're just curious.

I understand.

- Hyeon Ho. - Everything's the same.

Once you make that choice,

you'll regret it.

It'll be more uncomfortable...

and you won't like it.

If...

you're really curious,

you can go shortly.

You can get some fresh air.

But...

please don't leave me.

Hyeon Ho.

Let's end it now.

I'm sorry.

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

Why?

What?

I envy you.

You pretend not to hear anything...

and pretend as if...

nothing ever happened.

I hope you're happy with your choice.

Min Seong.

Why don't you just pretend that I don't even exist?

Min Seong.

I can't believe I liked a person like you.

Let go of me.

This will be the end of the 37th general meeting...

of the Korean Violin Teacher's Association.

- Have a good day. - Bye.

I didn't know you were coming today.

You still seem very devoted.

Just because I retired doesn't mean I'm not a teacher.

Everyone says there's still no teacher like me...

and there won't be in the future.

Thank you.

- We'll have three seolleongtangs. - Okay.

Gosh, can't they stop sending these things?

I don't understand why they keep doing it.

Is that for J Chamber?

I received an invitation too. They send it out to everyone.

The chamber orchestra by Professor Song of our school?

You attend Seoryeong University, right?

Then can you please protest to your school...

to stop doing this type of stuff?

Professor Song's pupils...

devote everything to become members of that orchestra.

They have to become members at least...

to have connections here and there.

They're not even good at playing. Why do they keep doing it?

You don't know why Professor Song continues with J Chamber?

- Listen carefully. - Here he goes again.

Professors from the music department need to perform each year...

instead of writing dissertations.

But most of them stop practicing once they become professors.

You're right. Our professor's performance is seriously...

How can they play for 90 minutes if they're not good enough?

But no orchestra will invite them, so that's out of the question too.

They eventually have to opt for chamber music. But the problem is,

Professor Song has been...

a professor for about...

30 years, right?

So she probably hasn't practiced for 30 years.

Then she can't play in small-sized trios...

or string quartets either.

Then what's left?

- A chamber. - A chamber.

So she gathers a few dozen of her pupils...

to establish a chamber and performs.

So it's actually a disguise in a way.

Really? That was what it was?

Do people even buy their tickets?

Tickets?

The pupils of all her pupils are all forced to buy them.

Anyhow, it's a deep-rooted custom...

that's been passed down to generations.

Come watch our chamber orchestra if you have time.

When will you retire if you're busy with your chamber?

My students are volunteering to play for the chamber,

so there will be no problem.

And their families are all lining up to sponsor us.

My assistant is so good at her work.

I'm so fortunate to have great people around me.

Oh, right.

I heard your assistant is going abroad for her doctor´s degree.

I guess she's leaving because she wants another teacher.

Yes. I strongly recommended it to her.

I shouldn't keep such a talented person like her...

in this small country.

That's not right as a teacher.

Among my students is a girl named Lee Jung Kyung.

She's the daughter of Kyunghoo Group.

She'll apply for my position soon.

- So? - You should get along with her.

You don't have a chamber to sponsor you anyway,

but it would be helpful to get acquainted with her family.

If you don't have any connections, you should try to make one.

- Gosh, Professor Song. - It's been a long time.

- It's so nice to meet you. - Yes.

You haven't changed a bit.

Stop flattering me. You look great too.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

It's so pretty.

We should eat stuff like this on the weekend.

I'm so bored of cafeteria food.

Let's eat. This is on me.

- I got rejected. - What?

I told Dong Yun that I liked him, and he rejected me.

What's wrong with it?

Do you see this stick in here?

This is called a sound post.

I'll adjust this and match the balance.

Okay.

You should've told me sooner if it sounded strange.

Tomorrow's the audition. Why tell me today?

Instruments tend to be unpredictable.

What are you auditioning for?

The Kyunghoo Young Artist Audition.

Really?

I have a good friend who works there.

Really? What's her name?

Chae Song Ah.

I don't know who that is. Do you know?

She's really pretty.

How can you not know?

What do you think is the worst answer...

when you tell someone you like them?

"I don't like you. I'm sorry."

"I'm actually married." There are many answers.

But forget all of that.

Dong Yun's answer was the worst of the worst.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that."

How can he say that when he heard everything?

How can he?

I know I just had a crush when he didn't like me at all.

Yes. I know that very well.

But when I said I liked him,

was it that meaningless to him to consider it...

as nothing?

It hurts, Song Ah.

It hurts so much.

The board of directors meeting is coming up soon. You should come.

You're a director too. You need to do your duty.

Okay.

If you don't want to,

find someone who will take your place.

Someone who can help your father.

I...

broke up with Hyeon Ho.

Really?

Is that all you have to say?

Are you upset?

Fine, I'll ask you. Why did you break up?

I wasn't asking you to ask.

Do you want my opinion?

I want to applaud loudly.

He wasn't meant for you.

It doesn't matter that he didn't have anything.

But he had no guts or courage.

He was just too naive, like a little puppy.

Goodness, there's no spot here for someone who's so carefree.

That's why I broke up with him.

You don't have to be so harsh.

Do you think I'm only talking about Hyeon Ho right now?

(Mom)

Welcome.

Hello.

Has it been 10 years since your parents ran this store?

Yes.

When your father worked at our construction company,

I thought you'd ask Jung Kyung...

to put in a good word for him.

My dad should take care of himself.

I see.

You're not the type to ask for favors.

But wise people...

ask for favors at the right place at the right time.

Maybe it's because I've become wiser with age.

I want to ask you a favor.

There's an opening for a professor of music...

at Seoryeong University.

Why don't you apply?

The position is vacant after a violin professor retired.

But it doesn't have to be a violin player.

But that position should go to Jung Kyung...

Oh. Jung Kyung also wants...

to be a professor at Seoryeong University.

She's so stubborn, saying she wants to do as she pleases.

But everyone has their own place that suits them.

And her place...

is not a professor, but a director of our foundation.

But, still...

What?

You're not qualified to be a Seoryeong University professor?

Well, that's true.

No. Your talent is irrelevant.

Who believes in you and supports you.

That may be more important.

That could be luck or your ability.

This time, I can assure you I'm not on Jung Kyung's side.

I'm on your side.

Joon Young will love it too.

At this age, whether it's a friend or colleague,

there needs to be a certain balance in order to get along.

If one person is very successful or lags behind,

it might cause conflict between each other.

When you're students, it's not a big deal,

but what happens once you grow up?

One of you is the director of a foundation...

and the other is a world-famous pianist.

Then you should become a Seoryeong University professor...

to even the balance.

Yes.

Professor Lee?

Hello.

- You came. - Yes.

Oh, gosh.

You have so many scholarship students...

and you attend every one of their recitals?

Our scholarship program is just a seed we sow.

We have to keep an eye on how they grow afterward.

Does anyone care?

By the way, in your senior class,

- Chae Song Ah and Kim Hae Na... - What about them?

Are they scholarship recipients too?

No, they're not.

Right?

Hae Na's grades are middling and Song Ah's last in class.

They're interning at my Performance Planning Team.

- Are they? - Yes.

I didn't know.

Hae Na's father is the dean of our College of Engineering.

Oh, I see.

She's smart and hard-working like her father, isn't she?

Yes. So is Song Ah.

Song Ah?

Didn't she study business at our university first?

- Yes. - Right.

She has the smarts.

She just can't play the violin.

Anyway, Song Ah's very good at what she does.

She's quick-witted and has good taste.

Is she?

I'm glad she's good at something.

(To violinist Ms. Chae Song Ah)

Are you at home?

Yes. You're home too, right?

Not yet.

Not yet?

(Park Joon Young)

Hello?

I didn't wake you, did I?

No, you didn't.

Why are you still outside?

I'm just walking.

It's not because something bad happened.

The weather's nice.

Where are you?

By the palace again?

How did you know?

I'm on the Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway.

Really?

You're on that walkway on your own at this hour?

Then who would I walk with?

Get home safely, then.

- Song Ah. - Yes?

Do you have plans after work tomorrow?

No.

Good. Then how about...

we have dinner together?

Okay. I'd like that.

Then I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay.

Sleep well.

You too.

(Suhyun Bank)

You maxed out your loan limit, so you can't apply for more.

I see.

It is with regret that,

despite your wonderful audition and interview,

I've decided to move forward with a different candidate.

Song Ah.

Did I make you wait?

No.

Shall we go and eat?

Yes.

You must've been busy all day, then.

It's fine since I don't work overtime.

What did you do today?

I dealt with a few personal errands.

I see.

Shall we walk?

Yes.

I was right.

About what?

I thought I'd feel better if I saw you.

Did something happen today?

I don't know why I think of you on bad days.

I must be a nuisance.

- I'm sorry. - It's fine.

Still, it would be better if you didn't have...

any bad days.

You can call me when you're having a rough day.

I'd rather call you on a good day.

That's even better. Make sure to call.

I will.

Promise.

Okay, I promise.

- Shall we go? - Yes.

(Do You Like Brahms?)

Graduate school?

Let's study together and have fun for two more years.

Why do you still wear that ring?

It's over between us.

Were you really going to marry me?

What gave you such confidence?

I gave up all hope on you.

The keys on that piano felt too heavy whenever I played.

Is that such a weakness?

Song Ah. Joon Young and I go back 15 years.

Song Ah's love life.

It's not me. It's my friend.

You have feelings, which is why you keep thinking of him,

and that's why you keep texting.

If they really like you, they won't confuse you.

I don't think I want to be friends with you.

I won't do it.