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It is the 1950s,
following the devastating Korean War.

Female gukgeuk, or traditional theater,
captures the heart of the public,

and many girls dream of becoming princes.

Playing the role of Yoon Jeongnyeon,

a pansori genius
who dives into the world of stars,

is Kim Taeri.

Playing the role of Heo Youngseo,

an elite trainee skilled at singing,
dancing, and even acting,

is Shin Yeeun.

Playing the role of Moon Okgyeong,

the undisputed Prince of Maeran,
is Jung Eunchae.

Playing the role of Seo Hyerang,

the beautiful flower of Maeran,
is Kim Yoonhye.

And last but not least

is the director of all the girls
who dream of becoming princes,

Kang Sobok played by Ra Miran.

We want to thank you for your patience

as we proudly present
the story of Jeongnyeon!

"JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN"

"Narrator: Cho Yeongsuk
First-generation female gukgeuk actor"

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND EVENTS IN THIS SHOW ARE FICTIONAL.

THE SHOW CONTAINS JAPANESE EXPRESSIONS
TO REFLECT THE TIME PERIOD.

Soldiers!

Listen to my cry

Come and listen to my cry

As an only son
I took a wife at the age of 17…

Isn't that The Soldier's Lament?

Is she actually singing right now?

And rejoiced to finally have a son

At the age of 50

Then my country summoned me

They called the Nakrang people

To battle against Goguryeo

How could I possibly
Ignore their call…?

Get a hold of yourself, Hyerang.

Focus, don't look at the audience.

I paid my tearful respects

To my ancestors

Laid down

With my family

And said to my wife

Please let my son know of me

As he grows up

I bid them goodbye forever

To be on the battlefield

When will I ever

Go back home

And have my son in my arms again?

Alas, my unfortunate fate

That was great!

I loved it!

But isn't that soldier an extra?

- He shouldn't stand out like that.
- You're right.

That role is only supposed
to inform them of the Goguryeo soldiers.

The whole show has been thrown off.

How is this even Jamyunggo anymore?

Jooran.

Do you hear that?

They're all cheering for my soldier.

Jeongnyeon.

Follow me.

What do we do?

I was so scared.

What?

Not anyone can get into character
that deeply.

Jeongnyeon.

You are not allowed on stage
starting tomorrow.

Did you not hear me?

You are not allowed on stage.

But what did I do wrong?

So you're not even aware
that you've ruined the show.

Geumhui will take your place
from tomorrow.

Why are you still here?

The show's not over yet.

Yes, ma'am.

Didn't you hear…

how the audience cheered for me?

I just poured my heart out on stage.

And I captivated
every single person in the audience,

and they cheered me on.

Didn't I just save our show?

How did I ruin anything?

That's exactly my point.

The audience had to focus on the show,

and not on you, an extra!

You think the audience loved you?

If you act like a fool on stage again,

the first people to criticize you
will be that very audience.

If you have that much to show on stage,

then you should have been a lead,
not an extra.

Act 7

We have to do this again?

I had no idea that Jeongnyeon
would cause this much trouble.

Was she possessed or something?

Why would she do such a thing?

Why do you think?

She probably lost all reason
when the audience cheered her on.

- Oh, you're probably right.
- Yeah.

- Youngseo.
- No wonder.

Your mother is here to see you.

Mother.

Great job, Youngseo.

You were top-notch in everything
from singing to acting.

You did so well.

You look happy.

I thought you'd be down
because of Jeongnyeon.

I knew how extreme she could be,
so I wasn't too surprised.

It's good
that you were still able to save it.

I told you that she has a limit.

Yes, her ability to plunge into character
got her to where she is now…

but that same ability destroyed her today.

This is the furthest she can go.

So stop doting on her.

What if…

she's able to break through
her limit again?

What do you mean?

She's still young.

Being young allows her

to take in everything
and keep on improving endlessly.

Are you saying she's that great?

Or you may be right.

Maybe this is as far as Jeongnyeon can go.

Then it's really no fun.

Jeongnyeon.

Everyone left.

We should get going too.

Okay.

Jeongnyeon!

That was an amazing performance.

You were amazing!

- You were so cool!
- Yeah, you were!

Thank you.

I could only focus on you tonight.

- On me?
- Yes.

So much so that I don't remember anything
after your Soldier's Lament.

Oh! I hope your soldier gets more scenes.

- I agree.
- You were so cool.

- You're the best.
- So cool.

It's getting late.

I think you should all get going.

Oh, you're right.

Anyway, you were amazing tonight.

I hope to see you again.

- See you!
- See you soon!

Jeongnyeon…

The director was right.

The audience…

didn't watch our show tonight.

They just watched me
running wild on stage.

If it wasn't for Hyerang…

I would have completely wrecked
the whole show.

Youngseo.

When did you arrive?

Welcome home, my little girl.

Why didn't you let us know
the moment you came?

Did you sleep well last night?

Oh! Look how tired my baby looks.

Um, I'm okay.

You should eat.

We're having steak since you're home.
You like steak, right?

That was the first time
I sat through an entire gukgeuk show,

and it was so much fun.

I didn't know you'd enjoy it this much.

But…

about that soldier girl…

Yoon Jeongnyeon?

Yes, her.

Do you happen to know who her mother is?

What about her mother?

Her voice

was exactly like that of Chae Gongseon.

You mean Chae Gongseon
who sang The Blooming Autumn Field?

Yes.

I had a sneaking suspicion,
so I made some calls.

And I was right.

There's something I found out recently.

My mother…

was apparently a famous master of pansori.

I never imagined

I would see Chae Gongseon's daughter
in such a setting.

She's been gifted by the heavens,

so it can't be helped
that her starting point is different.

Some people never make it
even after pouring out their all,

but some people are just born with it.

So Youngseo,

you just have to get to the top
before she does.

That girl almost ruined
the whole show yesterday.

So before she gets to the top,

all you have to do
is break her spirits completely.

I know you can do it, my sweet girl.

So she's not allowed to train with us
and can only do chores?

That's what you get
for getting on the director's bad side.

She can't even play an extra on stage.

She's pretty much done here.

That's so sad.

Don't cry, Jeongnyeon.

You'll get another chance.
Please don't cry.

What are you saying?

I'm tearing up because the smoke
keeps getting in my eyes.

What?

I thought you were crying
because you were banned from the stage.

Goodness me.

Actually…

it's still quite hard for me.

But I can't just stay down.

Since I now know what I did wrong,

I should focus on
never making that mistake again.

Ah! I'm actually practicing
by myself nowadays.

Practicing what?

What is this?

You analyzed all the roles in the play?

You remember why I took on
the soldier role in the first place?

It was to have a chance
to observe the other roles.

And I completely forgot about that
along the way

and was too busy
trying to show everyone what I've got.

I know it's late,

but I'm trying to get back
into the right mindset

and study every character.

But wouldn't this be a waste

if you can't get on
the Jamyunggo production?

It doesn't matter.

If I want to grab the chance
to get back one day,

I need to be prepared.

King of Nakrang

Precious

All right.

I'll help you in any way I can.

- Will you?
- Of course.

Then could you be Gomigeol
while I play Precious?

Sure.

- Let's start here.
- Okay.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,

but I…

des… despise you.

Something's off.

I can't seem to get Precious right.

She's a bit complicated.

She's not totally weak,
but she isn't that strong either.

That's so true.

She seems very weak but isn't.

At the same time, you can't just
portray her as outright powerful.

This won't do.

Let's switch roles.

My dear Precious…

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon…

I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,

but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be wed?

They are nothing but rumors.

You poor…

pretty little thing.

Deliver this letter

to Princess Mokryeon in secret.

I desire to have Mokryeon,

and you desire to have Prince Hodong.

If you deliver this letter…

the two will never…

be able to wed.

Jooran.

How is…

my Gomigeol?

It's good.

Right?

It was so hard playing Precious,

but playing Gomigeol is so easy.

And I think we had great chemistry.

Who is this princess of Nakrang?

The enemy princess
Who protects the Jamyunggo

Those wretches
Who trampled on my beloved Goguryeo

Shall pay for what they did

Their treasure is guarded by a woman

How incompetent
Are the men of Nakrang?

I shall infiltrate Nakrang myself

Tear apart the Jamyunggo

And see who this princess is

Whoa!

She's been gifted by the heavens,

so it can't be helped
that her starting point is different.

That scared me.

Hey! Where are you going this late?

What's gotten into her again?

The Blooming Autumn Field

Beneath the moon

Cries

The goose

Hearing its cries

Empress Sim

Calls

To the goose

Teach me…

how to sing like you.

Why?

Because you're a genius.

You know how to sing well
without having to practice like I do.

So please…

teach me how to be like you.

What is it?

You don't want to?

Is it something only geniuses
like you and your mother can get?

Do I look pathetic for struggling so much?

How did you know…

that my mother is Chae Gongseon?

My mother knew it
the moment she heard you sing.

You can't hide something like that.

I guess geniuses like you
will be recognized wherever you go.

That's interesting.

The people at the broadcasting station
and even the director

said that the moment they heard me sing,

they immediately knew
that I was Chae Gongseon's daughter.

Do you know
what I'm most afraid of these days?

I'm afraid I'll always live
in my mother's shadow.

That whenever I sing…

I'll only remind them of her.

I'm so afraid.

But you know what I decided?

Chae Gongseon is Chae Gongseon…

and Yoon Jeongnyeon…

is Yoon Jeongnyeon.

If I'm not going to quit
because I'm afraid of my mother's shadow,

then all I can do is keep going my way.

So you should…

keep going your way too.

Everything you've achieved so far
with your blood, sweat, and tears…

is yours and yours alone.

And it will continue to be yours.

Jamyunggo
Moon Okgyeong, Seo Hyerang

Precious.

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Precious? What are you doing?

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,
but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be…

Sorry, I'll go again.

No.

Jooran, are you not paying attention
because we're just rehearsing?

You can't get your timing
or your diction right.

I can't believe this.

And Youngseo.

You've also been
getting your lines wrong today.

What's with you two?

Get your heads on straight!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Who were you seeing?

- What?
- When we were on stage.

You weren't looking at me.
You were seeing someone else.

Who were you thinking of
with me in front of you?

That was…

Please keep your focus on me
when we're on stage.

They are nothing but gossip…

Nothing but rumors!

It's "rumors," not "gossip"!

Come on!

What kind of Precious is that energetic?

Okgyeong!

So you're going over
every character in the play?

"Precious, 38 times"

Look how many times
you've practiced this role.

I keep getting Precious's lines wrong
no matter how much I practice.

Okgyeong.

Didn't you also play the antagonist

when you first started gukgeuk?

I did.

Are you saying…

What do you say?

Would you give me the honor

of practicing
with the legendary antagonist?

So you're going to flatter me, huh?

All right.

Let me try playing the antagonist
for a change.

My goodness!

Precious.

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon…

I would have you as my concubine.

Ah! Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,

but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be wed?

They are nothing but rumors.

This is driving me nuts.

I'm so sorry.

I still can't get it right.

What are you stuck on?

I don't think
such delicate roles suit me at all.

And on that note,
everyone says that Precious is weak,

but I don't think she's weak at all.

Then what do you think she's like?

She's quite daring.

First, you'd need a lot of guts
to spy on other countries.

Plus, she keeps talking back to Gomigeol
who is the chancellor of Han.

That's good.

Then try combining your interpretation

and the existing interpretation together.

If you express her daring nature
simply as rude behavior,

it might take away from her character.

Try hinting at it with your eyes
and subtle movements.

And most importantly,

look at the big picture.

Don't be too immersed
in your own character,

but think about the role
within the whole narrative.

The whole narrative?

Shall we try again?

Yes.

They're the costumes
for Gomigeol and Precious.

Who's there?

I don't think anything's been damaged.

They may have just lost their chance
because we came.

The lock wasn't damaged, was it?

It wasn't.

Then it must've been
someone from the inside.

Why are we rehearsing again
right before the show?

We just had one yesterday.

Why do you think?

The director must be worried
someone might go wild like Jeongnyeon did.

And we're the ones paying for it.

Seriously.

I checked all the stage gear,
props, and costumes,

and everything's as it should be.

I didn't notice anything out of place.

Were we perhaps overreacting?

Overreacting is better
than being careless.

Even so, keep your guard up
until the very end of the show.

And report back to me
if you notice anything suspicious.

Yes, ma'am.

You came.

Yes.

I wanted to watch from out here at least.

Oh, my prince

Face as smooth as jade

And stature so manly

My prince is as passionate as the sun

His bright eyes…

I think her voice
is even more refined than before.

I guess she's improving quickly
now that she has her chance.

Are as strong and swift

As the mountain gales

Let's go.

Dear heavens, I beg of you

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han,
but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard that Mokryeon and Hodong…

Jooran!

- Oh, no!
- My goodness!

Guys! Are you okay?

Oh, my goodness!

Oh, no, Jooran!

I'm okay, I'm okay.

What's wrong?

I don't know.

- I can't walk.
- Can't walk?

Don't move.

Take her to the green room.

You sprained your ankle.

It must've happened
when you jumped out of the way.

Are you hurt anywhere else?

No, I feel fine everywhere else.

Thank goodness it's just your ankle.

Director, but why did the lights fall?

Is it because the theater is old?

Someone said they saw a ghost
the last time they were here.

They said an actor who only played extras
died and became a ghost.

So apparently, it only harms lead actors.

Then are you saying
that a ghost dropped the lights?

Nonsense!

There are no ghosts.

Doaeng,

have her get changed
and take her to the hospital.

Okay.

- Here, hold on to me.
- Okay.

Good luck on the show tonight.
I'm counting on you.

Bongseon was the stand-in
for Precious, right? Get ready.

What?

Me?

Sorry, but I don't think
I'm feeling well today, so--

What are you saying?

You're supposed to take care of yourself
to fit the show's schedule.

Movies, gukgeuk
International Theater

Wait here, I'll get the car.

Okay.

- Jeongnyeon.
- Yeah?

Get in there and tell the director
you'll play Precious.

What are you talking about?

I'm going with you to the hospital.

Doaeng can take me.

So go and tell her you'll play Precious.

The director will be able to find
another stand-in.

There's no one but you.

I'm not doing it!

You want me to just take your place

as if I were waiting for this to happen?

So what?

Someone has to take my place.

And…

I want it to be you.

I don't even know…

whether I'm ready yet.

What if…

I ruin everything like last time?

You're more than ready.

You're the only person
who's practiced Precious as much as I did.

And not only that, you've gone over
every single character in the play.

You've got the whole script and the show

stored in your head.

You haven't memorized the lines?

What do you mean
you haven't memorized the lines?

This is preposterous!

Then what have you been doing
all this time?

I didn't know
I'd have to stand in for her so suddenly.

I don't need to hear anymore, you fool.

You've just missed your big chance.

Is there anyone
who has Precious's lines memorized?

I'll give anyone a chance.

You absolute imbeciles!

No one's prepared to grab this chance?

Are you telling me there's no one
who's memorized Precious's lines?

I'll do it.

I know all of Precious's lines,
songs, and dances by heart.

So I'll do it.

I could recite everything for you
right now if you want me to.

If you make another mess like last time,

you'll be leaving the troupe voluntarily.

Yes, ma'am.

And if I leave this time,
I swear to never come back here.

All right.

Remember.

Don't you even dare think about
how you'll stand out.

You'll be playing Precious
strictly led by Gomigeol.

Your role is to be the fuel
to Youngseo's acting,

for her Gomigeol
to leave a lasting impression.

That's your role.

Understood.

The show's about to begin.

I want everyone to get ready.

Yes, ma'am.

Precious?
What is she talking about?

Is she out of her mind?

- She's playing Precious?
- Right?

- Oh, no.
- What if she ruins the show?

She's crazy.

She's so full of herself.

And most importantly,

look at the big picture.

Don't be too immersed
in your own character,

but think about the role
within the whole narrative.

All you have to do

is follow my lead.

Okay, I'll be counting on you.

Han strikes from up north

And Nakrang attacks from the east…

It's Precious's scene next.

Okay.

The north wind quakes our earth

And the east wind brings forth a storm

How could anyone say that all is well?

Prince Hodong, Precious has returned.

You're right, it's Jeongnyeon.

- She looks so different.
- Yeah.

Your Precious has returned
from her espionage mission.

I have found out
that the Jamyunggo was protected

by the princess of Nakrang, Mokryeon.

The princess of Nakrang,

Mokryeon?

Who is this princess of Nakrang?

The enemy princess
Who protects the Jamyunggo

Those wretches
Who trampled on my beloved Goguryeo

Shall pay for what they did

Their treasure is guarded by a woman

How incompetent
Are the men of Nakrang?

I shall infiltrate Nakrang myself
Tear apart the Jamyunggo

And see who this princess is

Precious.

Are you hurt?

This is nothing…

compared to the pain of my country.

Precious.

I shall not forget
what you have done for your country.

- My heart.
- Oh, my goodness.

Oh, my prince

Face as smooth as jade

And stature so manly

My prince is as passionate as the sun

His bright eyes

And unwavering heart

Are as strong and swift

As the mountain gales

Mokryeon and Hodong have promised to wed?

That won't do. That simply won't do.

Goguryeo and Nakrang
are to remain as enemies.

They need to keep fighting
and wear each other down

for the great Han…

to strike both at the same time.

Things will be bad
if they form an alliance.

What should be done about this?

Precious.

My dear Precious,

you are as pretty as ever.

If it wasn't for Mokryeon,
I would have you as my concubine.

Such vile words!

Gomigeol.

You may be the chancellor of Han…

but I despise you.

Dear Precious.

Have you heard
that Mokryeon and Hodong are to be wed?

They are nothing but rumors.

You poor,

pretty little thing.

What's with that gaze?

It feels more like
Precious is seducing Gomigeol.

Her Precious
is the exact opposite of Jooran's.

Deliver this letter
to Princess Mokryeon in secret.

Did she forget her lines?

- She forgot her lines?
- I think so.

Director.

Hold on, just wait.

We need to close the curtains.

It's not like last time
when I was out there to save it.

No.

I believe
her quick thinking can save this.

Your role is to be the fuel
to Youngseo's acting,

for her Gomigeol
to leave a lasting impression.

That's your role.

What are you speaking of?

What do you mean deliver this letter
to the princess in secret?

Are you telling me to turn my back
on my Prince Hodong…

and join hands with the likes of you?

Why do you think it's not possible?

Just as I desire to have Mokryeon,

you desire to have Prince Hodong.

If you deliver this letter…

the two will never be able to wed.

Jeongnyeon!

But this is for Jeongnyeon.

You made a mistake
in Gomigeol's most important scene.

Mistakes will always happen on stage.

What's important
is how you smooth it over.

You both…

did an amazing job.

I liked your gaze as Precious.

But make sure to relax more
when you say your lines.

Yes, ma'am. I will.

It seems that you finally know
how to empty yourself.

I think it's time for you
to become an official trainee.

Are you being serious?

Am I really…

an official trainee now?

Just make sure
not to cause any more trouble.

Yes, ma'am!

You all heard that, right?

I'm an official trainee
of Maeran Gukgeukdan.

I'm on the same level as you, Chorok!

Whatever.

Congrats, Jeongnyeon.

Congrats.

- Thanks.
- Congrats!

- You did well!
- Thank you!

- Congratulations.
- Congrats.

Hey, about that scene…

It won't happen again.

So don't worry.

I was never worried.

And compared to the mess
I caused last time,

yours was nothing.

You think Mr. Ko tampered with the lights?

Yes.

It was strange
that he was at the rehearsal today

when he's never even come
to watch the show.

But he couldn't have…

Mr. Ko is one of the people
who has access to the prop room.

What I don't get
is why he's going so far to ruin the show.

The owner of Daehan Theater said

they'd split the ticket sales 7:3
if we move our production there.

It must be…

…because of the profit distribution.

What's going on?

All the ledgers are gone.

He must have taken everything
during the performance.

The safe.

The safe.

Everything's gone.

He took all the money from the safe.

And we owe people a lot of money
due to this production.

Let me go to his house.

There's no use.

He would have known
we'd look for him there.

You should go

and identify which documents are missing.

Okay.

I'll call the police.

- Director.
- And what if word gets out?

Everyone will be elated
that Maeran is going down.

We can't give them any reason
to slander us.

But we need to find him.

You can't just do nothing.

If word gets out about this,

it'll affect our troupe's morale first.

I'm so sorry.

I was the one who introduced him to you.

It's fine.

How could you have known?

Report to me immediately
if you hear anything about Mr. Ko.

Okay.

She won't be reporting you to the police.

I knew it.

If it becomes public that Maeran
was robbed by its own business team,

it's practically advertising
that Maeran's on the verge of collapse.

I didn't know that Doaeng would catch on.

I almost got caught back there
if it wasn't for your message.

This is why I said
we shouldn't go too far.

We should have quit
when we failed in the prop room.

But we didn't get caught, so no harm done.

By the way, did you bring it?

This is the list
of all the journalists we were paying off.

Why are you going this far
to stop them from writing about Okgyeong?

Our audience watches our shows
to escape from reality.

There's no need for them to know
about who Okgyeong was in the past…

"Editor Park: 14,000
Special on Moon Okgyeong…"

…nor should they.

Okgyeong…

needs to remain a prince forever.

"The little mermaid
felt her beautiful fins and tail

dissolve into foam."

"The red sun rose in the sky

and shone upon the mermaid's foam…"

The Little Mermaid again?

- Do you like it that much?
- Yeah.

The prince never finds out
how much the little mermaid loved him.

You're right.

It's time for bed, Eunjae.

Could we read some more?

I have to head out now.

Come on, no pouting.

Be a good girl and go to bed.

You have to come home early, my prince.

I will.

Goodnight.

Are you going to meet those friends again?

I don't like
that you keep hanging out with them.

Whenever you come home
after meeting with them,

you act like you're tired of everything.

If I ever get tired of gukgeuk,

it won't be because of them
but because of you.

Why would it be because of me?

Sure.

Keep pretending like you don't know.

But know this, Hyerang.

Jeongnyeon, Youngseo, and Jooran.

The more you try
to drive them out of the troupe,

the more you're driving me out as well.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Are you saying I did something?

I didn't tell the director

out of minimum courtesy for you.

Don't test my patience.

You said you were excited
to see them improve.

But I'm not.

They're our competitors
and we're up against them.

Being young means
that they can improve endlessly?

Jeongnyeon, Youngseo, and Jooran
are all out to get us!

What are you going to do
if they start challenging us?

Are you going to let them take your place?

I could never.

I will never let that happen!

This is exactly why our troupe
has been stagnant for years.

We were rotting away, stuck in one place,

because no one was challenging us.

Our troupe is kept alive
because of you and me.

Who do you think
all those people are coming to see?

You're wrong.

The audience is getting tired.

We never get
any new audience members at our shows.

Even I'm sick and tired of this.

How do you think the audience would feel?

You're not…

seriously thinking about leaving, are you?

Maeran Gukgeukdan
National tour

Guys! Could you please keep it down?
Come on!

"Thank you for coming to Busan, Maeran"
"Moon Okgyeong Busan Fan Club"

"Prince Okgyeong of Maeran"

Doaeng.

Yes?

Since the show is tomorrow night
and the rehearsal is at 2:00,

let them have some free time today.

Okay.

- Hi, Okgyeong.
- Hello.

My little sister is getting married today.

And she's as crazy as I am
for both you and Hyerang.

So if it's not too much trouble,

could I ask you to pay a little visit
and congratulate her on her wedding?

I think I'll have to--

Of course we will.
Thank you for inviting us.

Really?

Yes, we'll be there.

My goodness!
I can't believe you're actually coming!

It'll be such an honor for our family.

I invite all of you
to please join as well.

The more the merrier, am I right?

Before we head to the wedding,

please let our women's association
treat you to some Chinese food. Let's go!

Chinese food!

- This looks great.
- It's so good.

- Delicious.
- Seriously, so good.

This is the best thing I've ever had.

Is it good?

What is this?

It's dancing in my mouth.

Here they come.

Go on and eat, Okgyeong.

Please let us know
if you want anything else.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

My goodness, how pretty.

- Jeongnyeon.
- Yes?

Here, take some.

Really?

If any of you want some too,
come have some.

The whole dish?

Oh my…

Look at this, kids!

My goodness,
you're so generous, Okgyeong!

It looks amazing.

What is this?

Tangsuyuk.

Tangsuyuk?

So it's meat.

It's so good.

I want to get married one day

- in a veil like that.
- Me too.

- What are you saying?
- Oh, my gosh.

A bride looks best
in our traditional coronet and hanbok,

with blush on her forehead and cheeks.

Right, Jooran?

I only have

one thing to say to the bride and groom.

And that is to love one another.

Together, you will go through
some hard times.

Whether in sorrow or in anger,

you shall love and cherish one another.

To be joyful, a family must…

One, two, three.

Wait, could we take one more?

Sure.

Oh, my goodness.

I think you look happier
than when you were with your groom.

Look, our groom is already pouting.

- No, not at all.
- My goodness.

Come here, Jeongnyeon.
Everyone, let's all take one together.

Scooch in, everyone.

All right, ready?

One, two, three.

One more?

Thanks for coming
all the way down to Busan.

I reviewed the script
for The Princess and the Fool,

and it looks great.

If the upcoming joint performance
is a success,

I'm sure
every theater troupe in the country

will want their own production
from next year.

We first need to create buzz
with the audition itself.

Have you been working on
the list of judges?

Yes, I'll let you know
as soon as it's finalized.

On a side note,

I have something to say to you
on behalf of the other troupes as well.

Could we rediscuss the profit distribution

for our joint performance?

I think it only benefits one side,
don't you think?

What do you mean by one side?

Are you talking about Maeran?

Is there any other troupe
actually benefitting from this?

Do you think we're exempt
from the production costs?

In fact, we're paying
a lot more than other troupes.

But for you, it's a good investment.

You always get the spotlight every time.

You'll be getting a lot of publicity.

There's no need to go into detail
about the past,

but a lot of the other troupes
are really struggling this year.

We hope Maeran is willing
to compromise on these matters.

That way, we can continue
these joint performances in the future.

Why are you still up?

It's been a while
since I've been this near the sea.

I can't seem to sleep.

It reminds me of my hometown.

Do you ever regret leaving home?

No.

I do miss my family
and feel sorry whenever I think of them…

but even if I were to turn back time,

I would have made the same choice.

Me too.

We really are something.

I mean, what am I supposed to do?

I do feel sorry,

but I love the stage too much.

Oh my.

Your hand is so cold.
You must have been out here too long.

I'm okay.

We still have some shows left.
It'll be bad if you get a cold.

Wow.

You can see…

a lot more stars here than in Seoul.

Hey, Yoon Jeongnyeon.

I have…

Jeongnyeon, I have…

No.

I can do this.

I can do this.

Yoon Jeongnyeon.

I have something to tell you.

I'm here.

Why the heck
were you standing here like a ghost

and mumbling my name?

What's that?

- What are you hiding?
- It's nothing.

I'll get going, guys.

Jooran.

What is it?

Just tell me.

Hey,

you got food?

It's food, isn't it?

If you have something good,
share it with me, huh?

No, it's not food.

What is it then? What are you hiding?

The Blooming Autumn Field

I'm sorry.

Hey,

I think there's something wrong
with my ear.

I kind of missed what you just said.

Could you repeat it for me?

You said something.

I said I'm sorry!

Hey, I didn't hear what you said!

What did you say?

Shut up!

Come on! Say it again!

Good job with the tour, everyone.

I have something to tell you all
before we leave for Seoul.

You're all aware that every year,

theater troupes get together
for a joint performance, right?

Yes, ma'am.

This year,

the younger versions of the leads
will have a lot more scenes than usual.

And the audition to pick these roles

will be held in a month.

If any of you get those roles,

you'll be able to solidify yourselves

as the upcoming stars
for male and female leads

who will succeed Moon Okgyeong
and Seo Hyerang.

But…

there's a condition.

The young male and female leads
are to audition as a pair.

In other words,

you will not be able to audition
without a partner.

I wish to see

the successors
of Moon Okgyeong and Seo Hyerang

come out of none other than
our Maeran Gukgeukdan.

And it's vital that a Maeran trainee
become the successor of Okgyeong,

the Prince of Maeran.

Know this.

Only the one
who proves herself to be the best

in singing, dancing, and acting

may ascend to the throne

and rule as our new prince.

So go and show everyone

what it means…

to be Maeran Gukgeukdan.

JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN

The play for this joint performance

is notorious for its difficult songs.

Whether you make it or not
will come down to your singing.

Chae Gongseon's daughter
versus Han Kijoo's daughter.

I need to know who's more talented.

You haven't already decided
to audition with Jeongnyeon, have you?

I'd like you to be my partner.

We need to practice for the audition.

Let's start tomorrow morning, okay?

Let's start practicing.

I want to audition with you.

Translated by Jin Yu

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