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That concludes the 38th regular meeting of...

the Korea Association of Violin Professors.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Good job. - You too.

Professor. Are you joining us for dinner?

I can't make it today.

Why not?

I founded a chamber orchestra...

and I'm meeting the members today.

You must be so busy as dean,

and you have a chamber too?

You're so hard-working.

Come to our first performance. I'll give you the tickets.

Your students must've had a hard time buying up the tickets.

Pardon?

Up to 80 percent of my tickets are bought by the public,

so I don't need my students to buy any.

Since you got into it, you might as well do your best.

I'm sure you'll gain fans in time.

Oh, by the way,

the middle-school girl who won Seongju Daily's competition.

She's your pupil, isn't she?

Oh, you mean Ji Won?

Kids who learn from you really need to know...

just how lucky they are.

Could you share with us your teaching techniques?

- Oh, come on. - Yes, Jeong Hee.

Don't just let Jung Kyung teach your pupils.

What?

Ji Won's assistant tutor is Jung Kyung, right?

You treated Jung Kyung like a daughter.

You must've taught her how to teach students too.

They seemed very close and it was lovely to see.

You did the right thing.

(A Studio, Music Practice)

(Seongju Daily Music Competition)

Jung Kyung, I came first.

Yes. I did as you taught me the day before.

(Soo Chamber Members' Dinner)

Hello, Professor.

I'm a bit late. Do we have a big group?

- Yes, almost everyone's here. - Okay.

By the way,

you gave me the list of members and how many tickets they bought.

You wrote down that you'd buy the tickets too,

but there's no need.

Pardon?

You're already working so hard as my assistant.

There's no need for you to buy tickets.

Just the orchestra members who will play can buy them.

Okay?

Professor Lee.

What?

Am I not an orchestra member then?

What?

No. I've only gathered the talented players.

I hired you as my assistant from the beginning.

Come inside after you're finished.

Hello, everyone.

- Professor Lee. - You look great.

Just a moment.

Hello, professor.

Pardon?

You must think you can get into Seoryeong University on your own.

To see that you stabbed me in the back.

What do you mean, professor?

That's not true. I...

What's wrong?

Who was the call from? Professor Song Jeong Hee?

What did she say?

I tutored Ji Won.

I think she found out.

Ji Won? The middle-school student?

What should I do? I think I need to see Professor Song.

Hey.

(Episode 13: Arpeggio, A broken chord)

I knew you since you were a child,

so I guess I thought you were young.

I thought you relied on me a lot,

and that you were an ally I should take in.

Now I see that you can manage without me.

How could you think of stealing my pupil?

It's not like that.

That's not what I was doing.

I just...

I just thought of when I was younger.

I wanted to help her.

I'd had such a hard time.

When you were younger?

Ji Won's not like you.

Do you think she'll fail as you did?

Welcome home.

- Where's Jung Kyung? - Jung Kyung...

She left things like that during practice.

She rushed out urgently.

She rushed out?

Let's go home.

Get some rest.

I'll put away your violin.

I thought of my mom.

I saw Ji Won,

and I thought of my mom.

No. I did it because I thought of me...

and the hard times my mom gave me.

Still, I shouldn't have done that.

I acted too impulsively.

Try to rest for now.

I shouldn't have done what I did to you in New York.

Joon Young. Do you really no longer...

have any feelings for me?

Then what am I to you now?

Do you feel sorry for me?

Why? Because I don't have a mom?

Or is it because I lost my talent and became ordinary?

- Jung Kyung. - You're the one I feel sorry for.

You can't express how you feel,

so every birthday, you send a recording of you playing.

You think you're holding back because of a friend.

But was that really...

because of Hyeon Ho?

Fine.

I'll be honest.

I received...

many things from your family.

Money. The piano.

Because of all that, I never once wanted you.

I received so much that...

even when I don't want to see you, I...

So...

you let me go.

Please let go of me.

I don't want to...

get anything from you anymore.

Your father called me earlier.

Why would my father...

call you?

Did you send him money?

- Did you? - Yes.

I did.

Joon Young, no matter what you say,

you need me.

And I need you too.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm sorry. I didn't know you were here.

Is this why you were helping Joon Young all along?

Then why did you help him?

What were you hoping for?

I wasn't hoping for anything.

I just wanted Joon Young to play the piano happily.

Then you failed.

Because Joon Young...

has never been happy while he played the piano.

He was just weighed down by the money we gave him...

and had no choice but to play...

for you, me, and the foundation.

But I became too used to it.

To Joon Young playing the piano.

What consoled me...

was not you, nor Dad.

It was Joon Young playing that piano.

I have no talent left,

and I even broke up with Hyeon Ho.

I can't lose Joon Young either.

Joon Young, I can't reach you.

I got the money.

Your dad took care of it, so don't worry.

I'm on my way to Seoul.

I'll talk to you later.

Joon Young, you're home.

Mom, what are you doing?

What? Oh, well...

I was just waiting...

and had nothing else to do.

Did you see my text?

Your dad called me after I got on the bus.

So I just came.

I wanted to see where you lived.

Where did Dad get the money?

What?

Oh, well...

From Jung Kyung?

Joon Young.

The thing is... I really didn't know.

Joon Young, it's... Your dad probably...

I think he had no other choice, so he called her.

Why would you accept money from Jung Kyung?

Why?

I begged you not to.

I begged you...

not to make me more miserable.

I begged you last time.

But...

You took Jung Kyung's money again?

Wait, Joon Young...

If Dad had not done that,

if he hadn't received the money...

At least...

At least I would be...

happier than I am now.

Mom, I am...

not happy at all...

playing the piano right now.

(Jung Kyung Seon)

Congratulations on getting accepted

Congratulations on getting accepted

Congratulations Dear Song Ah

Congratulations on getting accepted

- Good on you! - Congratulations.

- Song Ah. - Yes?

Are you happy?

Yes. I'm happy.

Song Ah.

Were you practicing?

I have a lesson starting soon, and I just dropped by.

I see.

How was your gathering last night?

Did you meet many of your seniors?

Yes.

I'm sorry for not calling you yesterday.

My battery died.

It's okay.

No.

I don't think it's okay.

I saw you and Jung Kyung last night.

You were in a taxi.

Where were you going?

After my practice with Jung Kyung yesterday,

she had to go see Professor Song.

Why did you go there with her?

Something suddenly came up.

And then...

Did you send him money?

Yes.

I did.

I came home,

and my mom was there. That's it.

I'm sorry. I thought it wasn't a big deal,

so I didn't tell you.

It keeps concerning me.

You playing for Jung Kyung.

I thought I was just being sensitive...

and tried to trust you and not worry about it.

I thought it would be okay,

but it's not.

I'm sorry.

And...

you don't have to be concerned anymore.

I'm not going to play for Jung Kyung.

I shouldn't have started in the first place.

I made a mistake.

Oh. Hello.

- Hello, professor. - Hello.

Thanks for sparing the time.

- I should thank you for calling me. - Oh, don't.

Where is Director Nah?

- She arrived. - Okay.

Tell me if you need anything.

- Hello. - Hello.

Did you enjoy the dinner yesterday?

Yes.

Thank you for helping out with the event.

I didn't do anything. Ms. Cha did all the work and I just talk.

By the way,

Jung Kyung told you, didn't she?

Yes, she did.

She tutored Ji Won once.

Yes.

I'm sorry to say that...

Jung Kyung wronged me terribly.

You don't know her that well yet.

She's used to doing what she likes.

I have a lesson soon.

I must leave now.

Good luck with the talk and take care.

Thank you for showing me the way.

- Song Ah. - Yes?

Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation is giving a special talk today.

Oh, right. That's today.

Will it be worth going?

It started a while ago but still,

you should know as you interned there.

I'd like to check it out. Let's go.

- Shall we? - Yes.

Hi.

Sorry, I'm late.

Did you complain to the TA about the practice room piano?

The pianos there are in a terrible state.

You can come here if you need a place to practice.

Now let's see...

(Seoryeong University Dept. of Music, Special Talk)

To summarize what I said today,

good skill is a must to a classical musician these days.

On top of that, you must also be able to plan and...

promote events on your own if you're to make it.

That concludes my talk for today.

Thank you for coming.

Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation's Director Nah Moon Sook...

and Ms. Cha Young In gave us many helpful insights.

Will you keep playing like this?

How many times must I say that's wrong?

Will you play however you want?

Can't I do that?

What?

Can't I at least...

play the piano how I want?

My goodness.

You said you want to win.

If you want to play as you wish and win,

have talent greater than anyone so no one can find fault with you.

Like Seung Ji Min and Kim Kyu Hee.

You're not them.

Don't you get my point?

Call it a day.

Take a break.

I'm a flutist,

but I'm also interested in event planning.

But most music majors who get into...

event planning don't keep their jobs for long.

Is there a reason for that?

Out of the music majors...

who got into event planning as a career,

I'm hesitant to say that...

they couldn't control or stand their own emotions,

and that's why they ended up quitting.

They wear dark clothes in the back so as not to stand out...

and must watch friends and classmates they studied with...

sit in the spotlight and play for others.

That's very hard on them.

Giving up a dream that meant so much to them...

is easier said than done, I feel.

- Bye. - Ms. Cha.

You made it.

Of course I did.

I enjoyed the talk so much.

Song Ah. Come here.

Hi, Song Ah.

How are you?

Song Ah.

Our summer interns?

Yes.

By the way, Ms. Cha. I remembered last time...

how you complimented Song Ah on her good work.

So I made Song Ah my assistant...

for my new chamber orchestra.

I see.

She's so thorough and meticulous.

Ms. Cha...

and Joon Young both are great judges of character.

Song Ah would make a great wife for any professional musician.

- Pardon? - They say that women...

should all have a career,

but frankly, people like Joon Young who tour constantly...

need a wife to pack their bags and manage...

their schedule for them.

That's not a bad thing.

That way they can focus on playing without having to worry about...

money and the small things.

Joon Young...

isn't the kind of person to put that first when dating.

Oh, of course. You're right, director.

I just spoke my mind because it's so sweet...

- to see them as a couple. - Yes, of course you did.

- Thank you. - Bye.

- Take care, then. - Thanks.

Goodbye.

- See you around. - Sure.

- Bye. - Take care.

- Joon Young. - Mr. Park.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Joon Young. Can we have a word?

All this time,

I've hurt many people in my life.

The closer they were to me, the more I hurt them.

Joon Young.

About Jung Kyung's dad, Chairman Lee.

He's someone who even struggles to keep his own position.

He's too naive.

I thought I needed...

someone to protect the foundation after I passed away.

So I wanted Jung Kyung to meet someone...

that suited that position,

rather than someone she wanted.

The position as the son-in-law of Kyunghoo Group...

and director of the foundation.

I was looking for someone who wanted to sit in that position.

I thought about myself too much,

and I couldn't understand how you felt.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I realized too late...

what you meant to Jung Kyung.

Joon Young.

Can you stay beside Jung Kyung?

I'm sorry.

I have gotten over...

my feelings for her.

I see. I realized that too late as well.

I'm sorry.

People tend to be...

so rude, right?

It's not like they all become adults when they age.

Still, I envy them.

What? Envy what?

People who say everything they want.

I envy them.

Even if they hurt others by doing that?

Still,

at least they can...

protect themselves.

So other people can't hurt them easily.

You don't have to come, it's okay.

I'll walk you to your car.

No, it's really okay.

Brahms.

I think I'll be able to hear you play his pieces now.

I really hope to hear it someday.

Will you let me?

Yes.

Okay. Thank you, Joon Young.

Goodbye. Take care.

Did you meet Director Nah?

Yes.

What about you?

Did you meet Young In?

Yes.

I have to go see Jung Kyung.

I'm going to return her sheet music.

Today will be the last time...

I see her.

It sounds amazing.

The sound seems bolder, and the echo is stronger.

Did you adjust the sound post?

Yes. I'm glad you like it.

Gosh, instruments are so fascinating.

They're sensitive and expensive.

That violin is cracked.

Yes, the bridge collapsed.

I've heard of bridges collapsing, but it's my first time seeing it.

It happens sometimes.

It sometimes collapses from strong impacts too.

- I see. - Oh.

By the way,

I heard you quit Professor Lee's chamber.

Yes. It suddenly happened.

How did you know? Word spread so fast.

You know how small this field is.

If I sit here, I hear all kinds of stuff I don't even want to hear.

Is there anything interesting?

No.

People usually don't talk about others succeeding.

They only gossip about them failing.

Wait a minute.

So are you saying I'm a failure?

Hey. Come on, tell me.

Is there anyone else more unfortunate than me?

Wait, is there someone?

Well...

It's Jung Kyung.

What about her?

Jung Kyung has been disowned...

by Professor Song.

I can't play for you.

I'm sorry.

I'm about to fail to become a professor anyway,

so there's no need to play for me?

Is that it?

No.

Then why can't you play?

Okay.

Is that all you have to say?

I'll give you...

the money back.

And...

Let's not...

see each other again.

Ever.

You can come here if you need a place to practice.

I'm going to go soon, so practice comfortably.

If I'm making you uncomfortable...

I was about to go home.

See you.

Thank you.

(Press Conference for Park Joon Young...)

(Winning 2nd place in the Chopin Competition)

Hey.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Let's eat.

- I hope you enjoy it. - Thanks.

It's good.

Yes, it is.

Were you flustered when I suddenly asked you out for tteokbokki?

No, I like tteokbokki too.

Do you really?

Instant tteokbokki is my favorite.

I see.

I couldn't have any since I returned to Korea.

Welcome.

How are you?

Hey.

Instant tteokbokki.

Song Ah.

I'm so glad that Joon Young has...

a good person like you next to him.

I really mean that.

I don't believe how things ended up this way.

I had lots of dreams when I graduated and came to Korea.

What did you dream of?

I wanted to make a living playing the cello I love...

and start a family with the woman I love.

That's much harder than I thought.

So far, I got back as much as...

I put in with the cello and with love.

But now everything...

feels so unfamiliar.

I took a step of courage...

only twice in my life.

Song Ah, instead of finding a job, you'll major in music?

Yes. Good luck to me too?

You're out of your mind.

I'm not out of my mind.

You'll major in music instead of finding a job?

Song Ah. Are you...

talented at playing the violin?

To play the violin.

I like you, Joon Young.

And for love.

I loved it so much.

Am I not an orchestra member then?

No.

I've only gathered talented players.

Even if I get hurt...

Song Ah is my assistant.

again and again,

I thought...

I could go on loving.

Perhaps that was...

my...

arrogance.

Jeong Hee?

What?

I heard you let Jung Kyung go.

She hasn't yet pulled out of applying for the professor position.

Do you think she's able to think about that right now?

Of course.

But...

I suddenly think it would be nice if...

she were to teach here.

What?

I might back her up.

There's no reason I can't.

What's the occasion?

You won't have called just to see me.

Could you...

book me any recitals or events?

Of course. I can do that.

I'll ask around.

Thank you.

Your pay.

Do you want the amount Kyunghoo Card promised you?

Do you think you could ask for...

a little more than that?

(Instrumental Music, Violin, Professor Lee Soo Kyung)

Yes?

Song Ah. What's the occasion?

Hello, professor.

I have something to say.

Okay, go ahead.

I should wear this on the side...

without the pocket, don't you think?

How do you think?

There. Does it look nice?

By the way, are you and Joon Young discussing a time for our lesson?

Since you're dating him already,

try to play to his whims.

Musicians are sensitive and picky.

They aren't like ordinary people so you can't date like others.

Right?

Anyway, talk to him and get him to come over.

I'm thinking of asking him to collaborate with us at...

our orchestra's new year performance next year. Okay?

Oh, what was it you wanted to say?

- Professor. - Yes?

I will quit...

working for the chamber orchestra.

What?

I didn't mishear what you said, did I?

You'll quit working for the chamber orchestra?

Yes.

It's not like I forced you to play the violin.

Your job as an assistant...

requires you to use a laptop and a phone.

Are you saying the work's too hard?

Or is it because I mentioned Joon Young?

No.

You're...

making a very bad decision.

Think about it again and we'll talk later.

No, professor.

I thought about it a lot.

I will quit...

being your assistant.

Does she not want to get into graduate school?

Did something happen today?

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

(Message to Joon Young)

Joon Young.

I want to meet you today.

Do you have time?

I have some business to take care of.

I'll wait for you tonight at the cafe near the school.

Let's see. You need...

a deposit of 100,000 and 500 dollars a month for rent.

Why? Does it not fit your budget?

(Seoryeong University)

Song Ah, do you have time to meet?

(Song Ah, do you have time to meet?)

Due to these characteristics,

Bartok considered these chords...

as long and short chords.

The method of distinguishing them could be vague.

Since each chord is lined up identically...

Joon Young.

I think my lecture will end a bit late today.

It's okay, I'll wait.

(Lee Jung Kyung)

(Message from Lee Jung Kyung)

Joon Young, I know you don't want to talk to me,

but I felt I had to tell you this.

Listen to this. Isn't this you playing?

But why does it say Professor Yoo is playing it?

(Schumann's "Träumerei" by Yoo Tae Jin)

(Schumann's "Träumerei" by Yoo Tae Jin)

Song Ah, something suddenly came up, so I'm going home.

I'm sorry.

(Park Joon Young)

Jung Kyung.

It's easy for me to be mistaken if you come here so late.

No matter how close of a friend you are.

I wish...

you stop coming here now.

(Do You Like Brahms?)

A teacher stole his student's piece? How sexy is that?

I hope they remove this video as soon as possible.

I don't want Song Ah to be concerned.

Do you know why I didn't tell Song Ah about this?

It's because I like Song Ah. Not because I haven't forgotten you.

Do you know what it means for him to play it again?

No matter what others say,

make a decision that will make you happy.

I want to see you and feel better.

It's so hard for me.

I wanted to rely on you.

It's all my fault, so you can rely on me.

You can rely on me.