(Seoryeong University Department of Music, Chae Song Ah)
- Ready? - Don't let it go out.
Congratulations on getting accepted
Congratulations Dear Song Ah
Congratulations on getting accepted
- Good on you! - Congratulations.
- My gosh. - You got a Business degree...
from Seoryeong University where all moms want their kids to go.
How does it feel to be a freshman again in 2017,
studying music at age 26?
By the way, who on earth taught you the violin?
Thank you so much, teacher.
Yoon Dong Yun. If you taught her that well,
would it have taken her four years to get in?
- Yes. - That's your fault.
- Song Ah. - Yes?
Are you happy?
Yes. I'm happy.
(Episode 1: Träumerei, Dream)
(Tickets)
(Seoryeong University 60th Anniversary Concert)
(Dressing Room)
(1st Violin, Seniors, Women)
(Park Joon Young, Piano)
(In 2013, while at Seoryeong University,)
(he won the International Chopin Piano Competition...)
Song Ah, is this a photo of your club?
Our amateur orchestra.
Yes, that's right. After our regular concert.
Yes, that's it.
Why come to Seoul Arts Center when we have an auditorium?
My point exactly.
Pay us for transportation at least.
Why should we be honored to play here anyway?
As if none of us have played here before.
There's me.
I'm totally excited.
Haven't you played here before? Why not?
You must've played in an orchestra in your arts high school.
Oh, you went to an ordinary high school.
Sorry.
It's fine.
The rehearsal will begin. Please come to the stage.
(Seoryeong Philharmonic Orchestra)
You're 29 years old, right?
- Yes. - The same age as Park Joon Young.
You must've gone to school with him.
When he studied music here.
No. We got admitted in the same year,
but I studied business back then.
This is the first time I'll see him play.
I see.
Oh, come in. Come in.
This is your revered senior who just arrived from...
the airport after his North America tour.
Meet Park Joon Young.
Shall we begin?
Wait, wait.
First violin, the very last row.
Yes, you two.
The violins are too loud, so I need to reduce the count.
You two don't need to play today. Go home.
And the cellos.
Can't you give me a richer sound?
It says "molto espressivo".
Play it in a high position on the lower strings.
Why are you still here?
Why are you standing there? Go home.
But...
Well...
But sir...
I practiced really hard.
What?
Can I not stay and play?
What's your name?
Chae Song Ah.
No, no.
Don't apologize. Tell me your name.
My name...
My name actually is...
Chae Song Ah. I'm not...
No!
What are you called? Your name! Don't you know it?
Did I not give you a reason?
I said the violins are too loud.
Are you the conductor?
You're seated in order of grades, right?
Don't come last in your class then!
I'm sorry. My hands slipped.
Sit and play.
Let's begin.
Wait, wait.
It just won't do.
You. Out.
Don't play today.
Everyone? Smile.
Song Ah, I'm at Seoul Arts Center.
I'm here to see you play.
I'd like to buy a ticket.
I'm sorry. There are no seats left.
- Not even one? - No.
Will you show the concert on that TV?
Yes, you can watch from here.
Do you show all the members of the orchestra?
No, the camera's fixed on the stage and only shows the piano.
- It's fixed on the piano? - Yes.
Thank you.
Seriously? Is Park Joon Young the only musician here?
There are no tickets so I'll watch the lobby TV,
but it's fixed on the piano.
I won't be able to see you.
Did you say you're only applying to grad schools in the US?
Possibly?
What do you think Song Ah will do after she graduates?
I don't know. She'll manage somehow.
Ask her if you're curious.
No. I don't have the guts to ask her.
The concert begins in 10 minutes.
Orchestra please stand by.
- Let's go. - Okay.
(Inbox)
(From Ann White)
(To Chae Song Ah)
Thank you for your letter and DVD.
Upon reviewing your materials,
unfortunately, I am unable to accept you into my studio...
for the Master of Music Degree at Daleson University.
The soloist and conductor will enter.
Go ahead.
Hey.
If you want to watch, you can stand there.
Tears fell.
The music he brought to life...
was so passionate.
What I had inside me...
felt so small and shabby.
Tears fell.
You should come to the reception with me.
The foundation chair will be there.
No, forget it.
I know when I'm not welcome.
I have to catch the last train.
Okay. Get home safely. I'll call.
Okay. So, Joon Young.
This month's payment...
You didn't get it yet?
I'll ask my agency.
I'm sorry, son.
But your dad has changed a lot recently.
Hey. Mom has to go now.
Take care.
Go back inside.
Song Ah, what are you doing here? Didn't you leave earlier?
Oh, well...
Oh, I meant to ask you something when we met.
Are you going to do the internship?
What?
The summer internship at Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
Weren't you accepted too?
You need to send a reply by midnight.
I already sent a reply that I'm in.
- I haven't replied yet. - What? Still?
Come on. Shouldn't you reply even if you won't participate?
I'm not saying I won't participate.
I haven't decided yet.
Oh, I see.
I need to use the restroom. Goodnight.
Min Seong, where are you?
I just... What?
Hold on.
I'm sorry. Can I take one more picture?
Sure.
Song Ah.
Thank you.
Congratulations on your debut at Seoul Arts Center.
- Min Seong, wait. - Okay.
Don't come last in your class then!
- Wait. - How was it? Did you play well?
Good job today.
Gosh, Park Joon Young complimented you.
How about dinner? You didn't eat anything, right?
- No. - How about some meat?
It's my treat. Let's go.
I'd like to sincerely congratulate the 60th anniversary...
of Seoryeong University's Department of Music.
I believe I have a special relationship...
with this department.
Pianist Park Joon Young, who has honored us today...
also studied music at Seoryeong University.
Also, my granddaughter...
is a violinist who graduated from Seoryeong University.
Too bad Jung Kyung isn't here.
Now that she's a professor in the US,
I doubt she'll be able to come even once a year.
When I decided...
to establish Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation,
there's something I promised myself.
Gosh, what a bummer.
You used to like drinking before.
We're at an age where we need to consider our health.
What are you saying? Hey, we're still 29.
Oh, I have something for you.
Ta-da, it's a gift.
What is it?
It's a calendar that starts with your birthday.
- Gosh. - I made it myself.
Thank you.
(Chae Song Ah Calendar)
Wow.
Doesn't Dong Yun look exactly the same as now?
Yes, he does.
It's been years since we dated for a few months and broke up.
Why am I the only one miserable because of him?
You better not tell Dong Yun that I still like him...
or anything like that.
Why would I say that?
Cheers.
I heard you're taking a year off in Korea this summer.
I'm the art director of the Korean Symphony.
Even if you're on a sabbatical,
how about a collaboration for the New Year's Concert?
I really appreciate the offer,
but I'm not thinking of performing this year.
I'm afraid I'll have to decline.
I heard you're playing something for Kyunghoo Group though.
Oh, that was something that we discussed a long time ago.
I'm sorry.
You know, that internship.
I haven't decided whether I'll do it or not.
What? Why?
If I start working, I won't have time to practice.
Come on, you can practice more on the weekends...
and after work.
But still, you know what they say.
If you miss practice for a day, you know.
If you miss practice for two days, your colleague knows.
And if you miss practice for three days,
the audience knows.
Just think about paying tuition for your next semester.
Okay.
When will you graduate, by the way?
I don't know. Why am I even going to grad school?
I can't believe I fell for something like chemistry.
Me too. Why did I have to fall for something like music?
I know. I'm worried more about you.
You suddenly insisted you wanted to play the violin,
and I tried so hard to stop you, but you just wouldn't listen.
That's right.
The only person who agreed...
was Dong Yun.
Everything will be fine. Don't worry.
How do you know that? Are you a fortune teller or what?
Because...
you're my friend.
Were you touched?
I need to use the restroom, so don't cry.
- Okay. - I'll be right back.
What is this?
Hey, Yoon Ah.
It's okay.
This is a violin.
A violin?
Yes. A violin.
Well...
A rabbit dances
A fox plays the violin
Do you know this song?
This is the instrument in that song. A violin.
Oh, I see.
- Hey. - Yes?
Are you good at playing the violin?
Are you good?
I like it...
very much.
I can drop you off on the way.
- No, I can walk. - Really?
- Get going then. - Okay.
- Call me when you get home. Bye. - Okay.
- Bye. - Good night.
Park Joon Young?
He said no because he's on sabbatical.
But I heard he's performing with Kyunghoo at the end of the year.
I understand since Kyunghoo supported him so much,
but he should work hard when he has the chance.
Does he think he's still the Park Joon Young from years ago?
I'm sorry. Did you wait long?
- It's okay. - Let's go.
How is the director's health?
Yes. She's just having difficulty going on long-distance flights.
She was so disappointed...
she couldn't see your New York performance...
and her granddaughter's graduation from Juilliard.
Did you see Jung Kyung at your New York performance?
How is she?
Jung Kyung.
She hardly even calls.
Is it because she has a boyfriend in the US?
I didn't know it would rain.
Congratulations on your debut at Seoul Arts Center.
- Wait. - How was it? Did you play well?
Young In, do you have an umbrella in your car?
What? What was that?
No, never mind.
I'm home.
Did you get rained on?
I'm fine.
Your sister just got back. Leave your stuff and join us.
- Okay. - You're home?
Yes.
You need to study enforcement to be called a lawyer.
If you feel lost, talk to my firm's Enforcement Team.
Okay.
Did you play well today?
So-so.
Next semester is your last, right?
Do all your classmates study abroad after they graduate?
What are your plans?
Why not consider it wasted time and give up now?
You'll be 30 next year.
Starting next week,
I might work.
What? Work?
- You got a job? - Where?
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
As a planning team intern.
I passed the entrance exam.
Good for you.
What do they do?
Are they tied to Kyunghoo Group?
Yes. Kyunghoo Group's ex-chairwoman is the director.
She hosts performances for young musicians,
and hands out scholarships.
Why suddenly become an intern? To get a job there?
No, that's not the plan.
Why waste four years to get into a music school just to get a job?
If you didn't, you'd be working at one of the Kyunghoo subsidiaries.
They don't accept just anyone.
I tried for four years because you said I had to...
- go to Seoryeong University... - Be quiet.
It's not too late.
- Become a low-level civil servant. - Mom.
- I want to play the violin. - Go ahead, but as a hobby.
She must graduate at least.
- This is all your fault. - How so?
You played classical music at home, saying it was good for her EQ.
Stop it. What's done is done.
So what'll you do then? Do you have a plan?
I don't know.
My gosh.
Thanks a lot...
for renting me a place.
The director got you the studio apartment.
Don't thank me for it.
Tell me if you need anything.
If you're struggling or need something.
No one will help you if you don't speak up.
(1st Violin, Seniors)
(Chae Song Ah)
Don't come last in your class then!
Why not consider it wasted time and give up now?
My gosh. Oh, no.
(Chae Song Ah)
Hello, I'm Chae Song Ah and I applied to...
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation's summer internship.
I will work hard for the next two months.
I will see you next week.
(Email sent successfully.)
(Welcome home! From Na Mun Sook)
These are the interns who will work with us for the next two months.
Can you introduce yourselves?
Hello, I'm Kim Hae Na. I look forward to working with you.
I'm... Chae Song Ah.
What?
Did you just say you're sorry?
My name is Chae Song Ah.
C as in cucumber.
"Chae Song Ah"?
I was wondering why you suddenly apologized.
I'm sorry.
Okay, shall we go around introducing ourselves too?
Like I told you earlier, I'm Cha Young In.
I'm the head of the Planning Team.
My name is Park Seong Jae.
I'm in charge of overseas communication.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm Im Yoo Jin.
I'm in charge of planning for Kyunghoo Art Hall.
I'm Jung Da Woon of PR and Marketing.
It's nice to meet you.
- It's nice to meet you. - It's nice to meet you.
The other three employees who manage the concert hall...
come to work in the afternoon, so I'll introduce them later.
Well then, for starters,
Yoo Jin, you can teach Song Ah,
and Da Woon will be in charge of teaching Hae Na,
- so work hard. - Yes, ma'am.
- Doesn't it feel nice? - Stop doing this kind of stuff.
Gosh, that hurts so much.
(First day at work)
The entrance is this way.
This is the waiting room.
And this is the rehearsal room. Let's take a look.
This is it.
(In Memory of Jung Kyung Seon,)
(a Beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, and Pianist)
Song Ah? You didn't go home yet?
No.
What are you doing here?
I was just looking around.
This place is usually left empty except for days...
when we hold a performance.
Ms. Cha.
By any chance...
Will it be okay...
for me to use this room during our lunch break?
The rehearsal room? Why?
Well...
I want to practice the violin.
I don't have enough time to practice at home lately.
I was wondering if I can just use this place briefly...
when no one is here.
Yoo Jin is in charge of the rehearsal room schedule,
so ask her and use it.
Okay, thank you.
Don't forget to eat lunch though.
If you skip your meals and don't have the energy to work,
I won't let that slide.
Sure thing. Thank you, Ms. Cha.
You're really not going to eat?
You should come with us.
- Enjoy your lunch. - Don't skip your meal.
Okay.
Oh, my...
I'm sorry. I thought no one was here.
Oh, it's okay.
Do you have to use this room?
No... It's okay. I'm really sorry.
What's your name?
Chae Song Ah.
- Yes, Ms. Im. I'm... - Song Ah, where are you?
- The rehearsal room? - What?
Park Joon Young called to ask if he could use the rehearsal room,
and I forgot you were headed there. I'm sorry.
Did you meet him?
Well, I did, but...
Gosh, you must've been startled.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
You're good at grilling meat.
- Over here. - Thank you.
Really?
How did you know this place was famous in this neighborhood?
I searched hard on the internet.
Song Ah, you must practice the violin a lot.
Your neck.
I don't practice that much...
That happens to people whose skin isn't compatible with the violin.
Even if I practice for 10 hours, my neck remains clean.
Oh, I see.
Hae Na, I guess you were born to play the violin.
Yes.
Why isn't he coming?
Is someone coming?
Joon Young.
I told him to come. Maybe he's practicing and forgot.
Call him then.
I don't know his number.
He didn't get a phone in Korea yet.
- Song Ah. - Yes?
I'm sorry, but can you go get Joon Young?
My legs hurt.
Gosh, my clothes smell.
(Tae Ha Restaurant)
- Hello. - Hello.
I'm Chae Song Ah, an intern...
for Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
We heard you were coming, so they asked me...
to go get you since you were running late.
You're here.
Yes. I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay.
Shall we go in then?
Sure.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay. My legs are asleep.
I see. Then shall we stand here a bit before going in?
No, that's okay...
Then can you just give me 30 seconds?
Okay. 30 seconds.
I heard you didn't get a phone yet.
That's why I was about to go get you.
Right.
I just got a phone.
Can you give me your number?
What? My number?
Yes, Ms. Im told me earlier...
that I should call you in advance if I want to use the rehearsal room.
Oh, I see.
- Here. - Okay.
My last name isn't "Choi",
but actually "Chae"...
Yes, I know. "Chae Song Ah".
Our 30 seconds is up.
Okay.
"Welcome, sir."
You're so funny, Mr. Park.
So does everyone from the music department...
graduate in four years?
Yes, almost everyone.
Seoryeong University is especially like that.
They all go abroad to study after graduation.
By the way, will you be attending school with us...
for the second semester?
Yes, probably.
He had so many overseas performances since the Chopin Competition,
so he couldn't finish the last semester.
Right.
You two are the same age.
Song Ah graduated with a business degree from Seoryeong...
and joined the music department again.
I'm your junior from middle school and high school!
Can I call you Joon Young?
Yes, as you please.
Okay, Joon Young.
Well, then...
Joon Young and Song Ah are the same age, so you can be friends.
- Yes. - You can talk freely.
Gosh, no.
Why not? Because he's a superstar?
- I'm no superstar. - You are.
It takes me a while to befriend someone,
and you are a superstar.
Come on. Superstars have friends too.
Anyway, empty your glasses.
Shall we get going?
- Okay. - Finish what's in your glass.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
- I hope we get along. - Me too.
CEO Yoon?
Song Ah, I came in second. I just got the news.
Congratulations. That's great news.
Thank you. How are you?
What were you doing?
I was just practicing.
- Good for you, Song Ah. - Not really.
I think something's wrong with my violin.
How so?
I don't know.
Can you take a look when you're in Korea?
Air Italy from Rome,
landing in Incheon at 5:30pm tomorrow.
- What? - I'll fix your violin.
Meet me at the airport.
- The airport? - The award ceremony is on.
I have to go. See you tomorrow.
What...
In Italy on business.
(CEO Yoon, In Italy on business.)
Are you shocked to get an email from me?
I'm coming to Korea.
I land in Incheon on July 4 at 5:30pm.
Will you be there?
I miss you like crazy.
"Like crazy"?
He exaggerates way too much since he moved to the US.
(Translate from Italian)
("My dream is to become the best violin-maker in the world.")
(A competition to commemorate violin-maker Antonio Stradivari...)
("My dream is to become the best violin-maker in the world.")
"Dream"?
(Park Joon Young Träumerei)
Did he never play it in concert?
(Park Joon Young)
There are so many dreams...
except for the one that I'm looking for.
Joon Young, good luck in the competition.
Hyeon Ho and I will cheer for you in Korea.
Good luck.
Shouldn't you stop recording?
Park Joon Young! Good luck!
Get first place.
Park Joon Young! Good luck!
Get first place.
Jung Kyung.
(Min Seong)
I miss Yoon Dong Yun.
He hasn't called since he left for Italy.
Are you waiting for someone?
Yes. A friend.
A friend. A guy friend.
Just a friend who's a guy.
Okay.
He makes and fixes musical instruments.
I said my violin sounded weird and he said he'd take a look.
I see.
Are you here to pick someone up?
A friend of mine.
What kind of exam do you take to join Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation?
You write up a proposal for a chamber music performance.
I came up with a program and a PR and marketing campaign.
Gosh. That's cool.
Anyone can come up with that.
If anyone could, everyone would.
What pieces did you put in your program?
It wasn't that impressive.
Can't you tell me?
Brahms, Schumann, and Clara.
Was the theme "unattainable love"?
No.
It was "the friendship between three people".
Do you like Brahms?
Why...
did I ask him that?
At that moment,
he answered me.
No.
I don't like Brahms.
Song Ah. Chae Song Ah.
The person Brahms loved for his entire life...
was Clara, the wife of Schumann,
who was his senior musician and close friend.
Clara was a musician as well...
and played Brahms' music often,
but her husband Schumann...
was always by her side.
Just like that, Brahms spent his entire life alone...
by Clara's side.
I found out later...
that he...
didn't play Brahms' songs.
(Do you like Brahms?)
(We'd like to thank Cho Seung Yeon for his special appearance.)
Were you surprised?
You probably never imagined the two of us coming together.
That day, when I performed in New York...
- Shall I get married? - Are you serious?
"Träumerei".
I heard you play that piece by coincidence.
Jung Kyung, did you say you got your name from that piece?
Listen carefully, since I'll never play it again.
If I think about it, it touches someplace in my heart.
I'm your fan.
Song Ah, could you turn the pages for me?
Don't worry. You'll do a great job.