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MAESTRA: STRINGS OF TRUTH

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"EPISODE 7"

CHUNG EUN SENIOR CARE CENTER

I'm sorry, Mom.

I didn't come to visit,
even though I knew you wanted to see me.

I was scared.

Seeing how you've changed…

I was scared I would become like you.

Mom.

Seeum…

Do you recognize me?

Seeum.

Yes.

I missed you.

I'm sorry.

I'm…

I'm…

sorry.

Seeum.

You're not
going to become like me.

Don't let it find you.

Mons…

Don't let the monster…

catch you.

The monster…

Mom.

Mom.

EMERGENCY BUTTON

Kill me, please.

Seeum, help me.

Don't press it!

Don't press it!

Don't press it!

- Junghwa, you need to calm down.
- Kill me, please.

- You'll be fine.
- Help me, please!

It’s okay, Junghwa.

Lower her head.

Ms. Bae, are you okay?

Ms. Bae!

Get the sedatives.

Add one more ampoule.

BAE JUNGHWA
REST IN PEACE

Mom.

Once you finish treatment,
come visit me in New York.

You can come see me at music school.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Seeum,

your mom got a diagnosis.

She has Remington's disease.

Unfortunately, it's hereditary.

Why don't you come to Korea
and get tested?

SEEUM MUSIC STORE
ALL THE WORLD'S MUSIC

Good morning.

Morning.

Is that Junghwa’s violin?

Yes.

This was the first violin you ever made.

Right?

That's right.

She used to love it.

I’m sure…

she’s in a better place now.

I know.

She must be feeling better now.

My goodness,
why are you back so soon?

You were supposed to take some time off.

I’m fine.

I heard they've finished fixing
the rehearsal room.

Yes, it's as good as new.

Do you want to see?

Looks great.

Not sure what I would have done
without Mr. Yoo.

Well, you see,

he paid for all the repairs
because insurance didn't cover it.

Even the damaged instruments
were reimbursed.

No expense was spared.

So we can start
rehearsing again this afternoon?

We got a notice to go
to the rehearsal room later.

- Really?
- Is Seeum back already?

She came in to work today.

It must be really hard for her right now.

I heard Ms. Bae started showing symptoms
when she was around Seeum’s age.

Man,
she battled it for a long time.

When she was Seeum’s age?

That means Seeum could be--

That isn't something
you should say lightly.

Hey, did anyone see
Professor Kim at the funeral?

I didn’t see him.

Neither did I.

Come to think of it,

Ajin missed the funeral too.

Maybe they went on their own
instead of going with us.

Something's off.

Doesn't Ajin seem
a little different these days?

What I mean is,

doesn't her aura seem
completely different?

It does.

Maybe those rumors about the affair…

PREGNANCY JOURNAL

ROUTINE CHECKUP RESULTS

DEMORE IRON

Not feeling well?

Didn't you just take some pills?

Oh...

- They're just supplements.
- Really?

You look a little haggard.

Make sure you're eating right.

I will.

What do you mean?

PROF KIM
VACATE THE APT

Where is this coming from all of a sudden?

I'm supposed to start teaching there
next week.

I'm sorry, Professor Kim.

At least tell me what this is all about!

Out of the blue...

...the president told me
he didn't think we could hire you.

I plan to stand

in the way of everything this man does.

With a vengeance.

Wait,

does Yoo Jeongjae from UC Financial
have anything to do with this?

No. Well, not necessarily.

Anyway, I'm really sorry about this.

I'll be in touch, Professor Kim.

Ah, Ms. Go.

I couldn't get hold of you,

and your office was empty.

If I'd come any later,
I wouldn't have found you here either.

I'm sorry.

No need to apologize.

I sent you the documentary contract.

Why didn't you reply?

I'm sorry,

but I can't do that documentary.

What did you say?

I don't think it'll work.

I don't need an apology from you.

What I want is for you and Cha Seeum
to appear as a loving couple

in the documentary.

The only thing I can say
is that I'm sorry.

You said you'd be able to change her mind.

Then suddenly you disappear,
and now you're saying you can't do it?

You're kidding, right?

Did you think I would just let it go?

Excuse me?

I believe in an eye for an eye.

In fact,

I'll take two eyes.

A blind audition for everyone?

Yes, I'm trying to get an accurate picture
of everyone's skill level.

But you didn't even discuss it with me…

That's why I'm telling you now.

Seeum, are you confusing this
with blind recruitment,

where we pick new members?

Actually, I think the orchestra
should be evaluated.

As part of the testing process,
I'll also invite all the guest performers.

But we've already passed that test.

- And you're suddenly--
- That's good.

It won't be a problem
if you have the skills.

And if we don't pass the test?

As I said on the first day,
you'll have to leave the orchestra.

The members are all permanent employees.

You can't just do this,

even if you are the conductor.

That's why we have unions.

Think of it as an employee
performance review at a regular company.

Permanent employees can be fired

if they don't have the skills.

I don't understand

why you're suddenly doing this.

I heard our last concert
was better than the city orchestra's--

I'll be honest with you.

Your last performance…

was the worst.

So you did better
than someone else.

Are you satisfied with that?

It wasn't as good as rehearsal.

In other words,
it didn't meet my expectations.

So, I feel the need to reevaluate.

Becoming the best orchestra
doesn't just happen.

I'm all for it.

You should leave
if you aren't good enough.

But still…

Tests can make some people nervous.

How come you're all doubting yourselves?

You know how talented you are.

Besides, we're all employees here.

As she said, let's think of this
as an employee performance review.

Okay, then.

Your performance of Symphony No. 1

will be evaluated tomorrow
in the rehearsal room.

Thank you, everyone.

This doesn't make any sense.

I'm getting a headache.

Seriously…

Seeum!

Are you doing this to get rid of me?

You don't seem sure about your skills.

Why would I put everyone through
all this trouble just to get rid of you?

You better be telling the truth.

If not, I won't stand for it.

You'd be better off practicing right now.

Unless you want to get fired.

Has she lost her mind?

Why does she act like this?

If you take even one step closer to her,

it feels like she takes three steps back.

Tomorrow's the big day.
What should I do?

We already have so many violinists.

Let's just do it.

It's our performance review. Cheers.

Hey, Jiae.

Why did you come alone?
Where's your buddy?

Oh. She said she was busy,
so she couldn't join us.

Maybe she's practicing on her own.

- There's no way.
- Come on.

Hmm?

Hey!

I just remembered
I have something to do at home.

I need to go.

Just like that?

I forgot about my grandma's
memorial service.

- Goodness.
- Wasn't that a few months ago?

For my other grandma.

I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Wait--

Cheers.

Come on, cheers!

I'm sorry.

The next one's on me.

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

You can do it!

Something was going on at
Kim Horyeong's place, so I investigated.

I think Kim Bongju ran away.

He ran away…

There's a rumor
that Chairman Yoo Jeongjae

took over Hanphil because of Cha Seeum.

It seems they were an item years ago.

Is this because of Seeum?

Damn it.

It was because of her?

I can't believe this.

I booked your flight. Get ready.

I should give her
a surprise gift before I go.

Man, this is going to be tough.

REMOTE SMART PARKING ASSIST 2

REMOTE PARKING

Wow, that's nice.

I like it. It's so smart.
Just like someone I know.

First of all, I'm glad to see you.

But,

I'm not sure if I'm qualified to judge.

It's not my area of expertise.

Your job is to listen
on behalf of the audience.

Being the chairman makes you
plenty qualified to do that.

Right.

I heard that

you paid for the room repairs
and compensated for the instruments.

Did I do that?

Thank you.

What did you say?

Say that again.

I don't like to repeat myself.

I already heard you.

Hello.
It's nice to see you, Mr. Yoo.

Let me introduce you to someone.

This is Oh Hyeonseok,
our assistant conductor

and Hanphil's pillar of strength.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

I'm Hanphil's assistant conductor,
Oh Hyeonseok.

I'm Yoo Jeongjae.

Man…

You're as handsome as they say.

Who would say such a thing?

Excuse me?

I'll take them out to dinner

so I can thank them.

That would be me.

You can buy me dinner.

- Let's all sit.
- Here.

Have a seat.

Why are you taking off your shoes?

Oh...

You can tell a woman from a man
by the sound of their shoes.

So at Hanphil,
women traditionally take them off.

Does that count
as gender discrimination or equality?

Well…

Since Seeum told the men
to remove their shoes as well,

it must be equality, right?

Oh.

Luna,

I'm sure you'll do great,

but good luck anyway.

Wait,

are you serious about firing them?

The others agreed
that their performances were subpar.

I know that, but still,

they're not guest performers.
They're permanent members.

We're in for another mess.

Yes, come in.

You wanted to see us?

CEO ROOM

What do you think will happen
to those two?

Earlier, I overheard them…

And?

We're getting fired? Why?

Your breathing is erratic,
and you keep lagging.

I saw a lot of issues.

Well,

we were both

just nervous today.

Of course. There's something
nerve-wracking about a test.

Today's not the first time.

Could it be a lack of practice

or are you doing something
you shouldn't be?

If it's the latter,

it's all the more reason
you can't stay in the orchestra.

So,

did you really get fired?

Stop laughing.

Why is he getting so worked up?

What is he saying?

Hey.

What is this?

You are under arrest
for violating the Narcotics Control Act.

You have the right to remain silent
and the right to an attorney.

- Arrest them.
- Yes, sir.

Detective…

Excuse me, how did you get in here?

We're here on official business.

What kind of official business
would bring cops here?

Oh Minjun and Jeong Suhyeon are
members of this orchestra, aren't they?

They are,

but they were fired yesterday.

Oh, and...

there's one more person.

Time is running out.

Hey, come on. Let's find something quick.

Geez, man.

Hey, if you see anything strange,
let me know right away.

What are you doing?

Well, hello.

I would appreciate your cooperation.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT
NARCOTICS CONTROL ACT VIOLATION

What are you doing?

Well, hello.

I would appreciate your cooperation.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT
NARCOTICS CONTROL ACT VIOLATION

Are we good?

I found it!

Will you look at that?

Ms. Cha Seeum.

What do you mean, arrested?
What did Seeum do?

They found drugs in her office.

What?

The members who were fired yesterday

confessed to getting drugs from Seeum.

We have a serious problem.

What happened?

It's about Seeum…

The police came and took her.

What?

Our paths keep crossing.

I know. It would be better
if we didn't see each other so often.

So far, you seem very relaxed.

I have nothing to hide.

Oh Minjun and Jeong Suhyeon
both testified that you gave them drugs.

We also found evidence in your office.

We have obtained witnesses,
testimonies, and evidence.

Okay, so what?

Your confession
would be greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, that will never happen.

It will be interesting to see
how long you can remain relaxed.

This is an arrest without a warrant,
so it's 48 hours, right?

That's right.

This will waste a lot of time.

I'll be representing Cha Seeum.

You're well-prepared
for someone with nothing to hide.

I never hired a lawyer.

I was sent by Chairman Yoo Jeongjae.

From now on, you can talk to me.

I'm not sure I can do that.

We have witnesses and evidence.

We can't release her right now.

Chief.

I know she's not that kind of person.

But…

I am not simply asking for a favor.

But there are certain procedures--

I'll meet with someone higher up
so I can bypass procedures,

and you won't be held accountable.

Mr. Yoo.

I'm a little busy right now,
so I hope you won't waste my time.

Of course.

I'm sure it will help Seeum with her case.

Okay, start talking, then.

Something was off that day.

Did you do well?

Oh...

I think so.

I'll be off now.

They usually leave deliveries
at the information desk.

The driver paused when he saw me,
which I found strange.

So I looked back.

His physique and the way he walked…

reminded me of Bongju.

I'm sure it was him.

Are you saying Bongju
came out of Seeum's office?

Yes.

I should have noticed
something was wrong right then.

Is Seeum going to be okay?

I'll do whatever it takes
to make sure she's okay.

I need you
to listen carefully, Mr. Park.

Look into the delivery driver
that came to Hanphil yesterday.

Check surveillance cameras, dashcams,
and whatever else you need to

to find that bastard.

So,

I look forward to reading
your news article.

Oh Minjun and Jeong Suhyeon
are in the next room.

What about the drugs?

Everything's laid out for them.

You can go now.

Yes, sir.

Hi, I'm at a club right now,

and I think people in the next room
are doing drugs.

Tell them you got the drugs
from Seeum.

She was the one
who called the police.

You shouldn't have messed with me.

Now, get out of here and out of my life.

Can I just see her for a moment?

I'm sorry.

She's being interrogated right now,
so no family visits.

We need to talk about
getting her a lawyer…

Ms. Cha has already found a lawyer.

If you'll excuse me.

Pops!

Hey.

There's no point in going
to the police station tonight.

They won't allow visitors at night--

Even if that's true, I need to go.

I'll feel better that way.

Seeum called and told us not to worry
since it was all a misunderstanding.

Still--

She won't feel comfortable
with you guarding the station.

She's probably already feeling bad.

She has a lawyer, so it'll be fine.

You believe in Seeum, right?

Of course I do, but--

Just go back upstairs, then, okay?

I promised her
that I wouldn't let you go visit her.

Go on now.

Is this how you've been
developing the orchestra?

"Creating miracles by taking a third-rate
orchestra and making it first-class."

Did that method involve drugs?

That was out of line.

Members of the Pittsriver Phil
where you used to work

were also involved in a drug case.

Are you an aspiring novelist?

This isn't an investigation, it's a novel.

Look here, Ms. Cha.

Watch yourself.
You're pushing this too far.

Any updates on Seeum?

KIM TAEHO

No, not yet…

Luna, have you seen your sister?

We planned to look at houses today…

Uh, is everything okay, Luna?

You look…

I…

What's wrong?

Uh, you can tell me.

Cha Seeum's rapid test

came back negative.

We're still waiting
on the hair strand test.

Those results take 15 days.

Negative results don't prove
that she didn't distribute drugs.

Honestly,

this case wasn't even ours.

You just went and got it for us.

It was the same as the case
of the tampered brakes,

and now you've done it again.

Why is this happening?

There's so much else we should be doing.

It's a different case,

but the suspect is the same.

Geez. Come on…

What on earth is she doing?

Huh?

SEOUL POLICE DEPARTMENT

What are you doing right now?

I don't want to waste time.

I'm ready to begin.

Ah.

Would you mind
if I asked you something this time?

No, go ahead.

When, where, and how did Oh Minjun

and Jeong Suhyeon get the drugs from me?

What?

When, where, and how did they get them?

Seeum gave them to us in her office.

The idea of doing drugs
never crossed my mind.

But she said everyone does them
in the States, so it wasn't a problem.

That's what she told me.

Seeum was very coercive.

Then I became more addicted…

This all feels unfair.

This will be easier than I thought.

I heard the hair strand drug test
tells you what drug you used and when.

I'm pretty sure they started taking drugs
before I came to Hanphil.

As far as I'm concerned,
they were already in bad shape.

That's why I fired them.

So you knew from the start

that they were doing drugs?

It was just a guess.

You seem to know a lot about drugs.

- That's the conclusion you're drawing?
- Just answer the question.

I listen to the breath
of every single one of my members.

I can always tell
when something goes wrong.

And when those two don't breathe right,
their instruments sound different.

So conductors know everything?

Why would I offer drugs to the members
when I expect perfection from them?

Unless using them
would significantly improve their skills.

I would never do anything
to ruin my orchestra.

There's someone here
who claims to be a witness.

We didn't try to find a witness,
but one showed up anyway.

But everything he said is true.

Cha's test came out negative.

Also, I don't think
she needs to sell drugs

to make money.

As for Oh Minjun and Jeong Suhyeon,

they may have been holding a grudge
after getting fired.

So if what that man is saying is true,
Kim Bongju planned all this?

It makes sense under the circumstances.

Let's find out where Kim Bongju is.

Yes, sir.

SEOUL POLICE DEPARTMENT

You must be tired.

You too.

I assume you brought the witness?

Uh...

You're close to Kim Bongju, right?

Excuse me?

When he was running from his father,

I heard you gave him a place to hide
and a burner phone.

Uh...

- Well--
- Did you do anything else?

I didn't do anything for him.

Didn't he ask you to let him know

when Oh Minjun

and Jeong Suhyeon showed up at the club?

How did you know that?

And when you told him, the cops showed up.

Yes, that's right.

So now, our club's been shut down.

That's too bad.

Are you saying Bongju called the cops?

Damn it, that bastard!

He threw me a few bucks
and put me out of a job.

And you know something else, don't you?

What?

That he was doing drugs.

And he also sold them.

Neither Oh Minjun nor Jeong Suhyeon
seem to know Bongju gave them the drugs.

But you seem to know that.

All you have to do is
be an innocent witness.

Let's go.

I'll take you home.

Thank you.

Seeum.

You have something to say?

If not, go home.

I think

Bongju is doing this because of me.

He's the one who leaked those photos
of your husband's affair, and I--

It's fine.

Anyway, it's all over.

Good night.

Dad, don't worry, everything's fine.

Have a good night.

Bye.

Seeum.

What are you doing here at this hour?

Oh...

I was worried.

I asked Taeho, and he told me
you were coming home today.

Is everything all right with you?

Let's go inside.

Feel free to take a seat.

Okay.

Was it awful?

I'm fine.

I never thought Bongju would go this far…

How did you know?

Actually, I saw him
coming out of your office.

I didn't recognize him at the time.

If I had known he would do this…

That's enough.

From now on,
let's just focus on the concert.

Seeum.

We'll start rehearsing tomorrow,
so get ready.

It might be hard to do that.

IT'S OVER FOR DRUG ENABLER CHA SEEUM
GET RID OF DRUG QUEEN CHA SEEUM

I told you there was nothing to see here.

Mr. Jeon said you should rest--

Seeum!

8282 QUICK PICKUP

DRUGGIE CHA SEEUM
HANPHIL'S SHOCKING NEWS

Okay.

Get rid of everything.

This is all outside Hanphil?

What about the media?

So far, I've blocked everything.

But when it comes to social media
and online communities,

posts keep popping up.

IT'S OVER FOR DRUG ENABLER CHA SEEUM

Tell them to report that
Kim Horyeong's son Kim Bongju

is the one responsible.

Neither Hanphil nor Seeum are involved.

Emphasize that he's the son
of an assemblyman.

Yes, sir.

Yes?

I told you not to come.

Whatever is out there
doesn't matter to me.

I canceled today's rehearsal.

And the members aren't coming.

What do you mean?

You didn't do anything wrong,
and I'm sure you're frustrated.

But news reports and rumors
say you're under police investigation.

I'll just be honest with you.

Those with Hanphil memberships

protested and asked
that the concert be canceled.

About half of the members
said they'd quit.

This incident has shaken everyone up.

So,

let's wait. We just need time to regroup.

Take some time to rest.

For how long?

Until things settle down?

Does it end when I quit?

It's not like that--

I'm afraid I can't do that.

If and when I do decide to quit,

it won't be because
of this ridiculous accusation.

And there's no way

that lousy concert we put on

is going to be my last.

- But now it's--
- Mr. Jeon.

Now's not the time!

I'm not backing down this time.

If this continues,
Hanphil's done for good.

Just until things settle down.

It's time that you follow my lead.

He's the one
who leaked those photos

of your husband's affair, and I--

I never thought Bongju would go this far…

I'm not backing down this time.

If this continues,
Hanphil's done for good.

Just until things settle down.

It's time that you follow my lead.

Hello?

Seeum, this is Bongju.

We should meet.

There's something I need to show you.

Where are you right now?

Where are you right now?

I think we should meet.

There's something I need to show you.

I'll wait for you in front of Hanphil.

Hello?

This is Detective Choo Dongsik.

Kim Bongju…

is dead.

I have died

Foolish me

My torn and wounded soul

I have died

I've swallowed myself

Like a lonely and angry monster

Erase me cruelly

In the middle of a tranquil universe

I stand small behind a giant shadow...

MAESTRA: STRINGS OF TRUTH

What are you looking for?

We suspect foul play.

Strange things keep happening around her.

But where did you go?

You don't remember
that night, do you?

I don't remember anything.

In the event your spouse dies…

Didn't you want
to shoot a documentary? Let's do it.

If I can generate some interest,
I'll do whatever it takes.

What do you think?
The ratings will go through the roof.

She's using you.

I've had enough of your little games.

Why does Hanphil mean so much to you?

This could be my last orchestra.

Translated by Park Soyoung

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