(Youngdo Academy)
Well... You know...
I must know.
Where did you get the song for this academy?
Why would you like to know?
I actually produce records.
I would like to meet the person who sang your commercial jingle.
I kindly ask you.
That song was sung by one of our students.
- A student from here? - Yes.
That's good news.
He would come here then, right?
Well... Actually...
He dropped by earlier.
He said he's changed his path,
so he won't be coming here any more.
Then, may I have his contact information?
I can't release his personal information.
But I can give you his guardian's phone number.
Don't tell her I gave it to you.
Of course not.
Ha Nul was always a good singer.
I'm sorry to ask, but may I have the audio file as well?
What's your plan? We lost Jackson.
I found a genius.
What?
- Ta-da! - What was that for?
Look how thoughtful I am. I have a great taste in these things.
Flowers are the best.
They look so nice.
Just get them away from me.
You punk. You didn't even say hi after you got released.
I brought you so much food.
Flowers don't even suit him.
If I knew you were here, I wouldn't have brought them. You inspire me.
You're the flower here, right?
- There's no time for jokes. - Oh, right.
Who's this genius?
Listen to this.
Youngdo Academy
That was excellent.
Are you planning to open an academy?
You were supposed to listen to his voice.
I did listen. So what?
Min Joo.
Put in a good word for me to Mr Jung.
Take the investment fund for Jackson's album,
and put it towards producing a new ballad singer.
Hey, you know that's breach of contract, right?
We got the investment fund because it was Jackson.
Do you think we have any money for a guy who sings jingles?
Don't you think I know that?
That's why I need your help.
I just got released from the prison.
Do you want to see me go back there for fraud?
It would break your heart.
Could you even eat if you knew I was in prison?
I would eat fine. No problem.
That's because you have no humanism.
- Is this the only way? - Of course!
It's 1 tuna and 1 kimchi gimbap, right?
Yes, it is!
- Two more vegetarian ones, okay? - Okay.
Hello, you must be Ha Nul's parents.
I'm... Mango...
- I'm KTOP Entertainment... - Hello?
Hello... Hello?
Who's this?
Oh, hi. I'm...
the director of KTOP Entertainment. I produced Jackson and Lucy Girls.
- I need two more vegetarian ones. - Hello?
Who is it? Is it urgent?
I'm not sure. Maybe it's a scam call.
A scam call?
Oh, gosh. Is this the right number?
I don't have any money to lose.
My goodness. Who is this woman?
Ouch.
(Youngdo Academy)
Hold on for a minute.
Do you attend this academy?
- What do you want? - By any chance,
- do you know someone named Ha Nul? - Jo Ha Nul, you mean?
So you do know him.
May I have his number? I have to find him.
We're not that close to him. I don't have his number.
Wait...
Does he attend your school?
Hi, excuse me.
Hello.
Jo Ha Nul is your classmate, right?
He should be in the councillor's office. He's been suspended.
He's suspended?
(Student Guidance Office)
(Letter of apology)
Do you want to have a stand-off with me?
We've been doing this for a few days.
Do you need to be expelled from school...
before you start apologising?
You're making my blood boil.
What is it?
Are you saying you didn't do anything wrong?
No, I didn't.
You disgraced the entire school by doing something wrong.
Do you need me to tell you what it is?
I can explain it line by line.
It wasn't me who did it.
Look at this punk. You must be an idiot.
You are a sexual assault offender! I can't believe you.
Why are you still in school?
You're shameless.
I'm getting goosebumps.
- You too, right? - Let's just leave. You dirty jerk.
- You pervert. - Let's just go.
What's with that face?
What is it?
Ha Nul!
This isn't the place!
It's uncertain whether you'll die.
You should find a higher place if you want to die.
You'll just make your family suffer if you don't and end up paralysed.
It's you, right? From Youngdo Academy.
You sing pretty well.
So?
Die later.
You're still young. Do what you want to before you die.
I have nothing like that.
Yes, you do.
Music.
Music? I won't do music.
Then why were you spaced out watching the buskers?
You were moving to the beat, too.
Were you following me?
Who are you?
Me?
Someone who wants to release your album.
You need to wash your uniform.
Spoiled milk stinks.
It'll stink. I mean it. Look, a cleaners.
That punk. He's got a temper.
Let's go eat.
I haven't eaten all day following you around.
You sing really well.
Why won't you do music?
Are you thinking...
that maybe...
I might be a con artist?
You've heard of Jackson, haven't you?
And the girl group, Lucy Girls.
I created them.
I'm not a con artist, so rest assured...
and talk to me openly.
I don't care whether or not you're a con man.
You must have looked into me after hearing the jingle,
but you should've dug deeper.
I'm an ex-convict.
Is that okay?
What was that?
An ex-convict?
- You're a student. - Students get in trouble, too.
Sure, real men get in trouble when they're young.
As long as it wasn't murder, armed robbery or sexual assault.
It was sexual assault.
You don't look it. Are you pulling my leg?
Check with the court.
My goodness.
Fine, ex-convict.
So?
Is that why you won't sing?
An adult is asking you a question.
This is for my burger.
That punk has no manners but has a record.
What a shocker.
That shocking kid.
Fine. Fine.
Okay. Fine.
Sing with me.
I wasn't sure when I only heard your voice,
but now that I saw you in person,
I feel determined.
I'll put my life on the line...
to make something of you.
I want to make you the best singer.
What do you say?
I'm not interested.
An adult is talking, you punk.
Why this punk.
Here's my card.
It's a crime...
for you to rot away here in Busan with that voice of yours.
Think a little, will you?
I've never begged a woman before, but I'm pleading with that punk.
Shin Suk Ho.
(Director, Shin Suk Ho)
Shin Suk Ho.
Suk Ho.
Ha Nul!
I was about to bring you clothes.
Why did you come home?
Did you tell the director?
I called to say I need to pick up some books.
What books?
- What is that? - He wants me to become a singer.
- Who? - He's from a record label.
Then that call wasn't a scam call.
He had called?
Yes. I thought it was a crank call.
Did he come looking for you?
Yes.
Are you going to sing again?
It's late. I'll go now.
- Take your clothes. - I don't need them.
The kids will look down on you if you don't dress well.
Dress yourself.
People will think you're an orphan.
I like being casual.
I'll wait outside.
Dad. Mum.
I thought over and over...
about what I should do in the future.
Should I study, go to college and get a job?
Or...
should I work on a fishing boat...
and make money,
so that Green can go back to college?
Or maybe...
I should enlist in the army as soon as I graduate.
I've thought this and that,
but...
there's nothing...
that I want to do.
Singing is...
the only thing I want to do.
I met Suk Ho.
He didn't recognise me.
I know I shouldn't,
but Dad,
I want to sing with Suk Ho.
Can't I...
work really hard...
and do the music...
that Sung Hyun couldn't do?
Then I'd be...
a bad son, wouldn't I?
But I still want to sing.
I want to sing, Dad.
Youngdo Academy
You said you'd put your life on the line.
I did.
Let's do it.
Let's make music.
Then you are innocent!
- But... - What now?
I want to be in a band.
A band?
My offer to make you...
the best singer meant you should do ballads.
You can't make it as a band.
And you're not qualified to be in a band.
It's either a band, or I'm out.
Let's do it! Fine.
Let's make a band.
Hey!
Don't you need my guardian's consent?
Your guardian?
That's right.
But why are you speaking so casually to me?
You started it.
Don't you remember?
What?
Watch how you speak to an adult!
Wait for me!
When is your guardian coming?
Are they really coming?
There. My guardian.
You should've said so.
Being rude must be a family trait.
I thought she seemed young.
Excuse me.
There's a cafe right here.
I have to get to my next part-time job.
You have two jobs?
I have four.
You must be busy if you are a director at such a large agency.
Do you always scout talent yourself?
Well, I was here on business...
and happened to hear Ha Nul's jingle.
Once I heard it,
I was like, "Wow, this is glorious."
That's why I called.
I'll discuss it with Ha Nul.
We've already discussed it.
If you'd give your consent...
"We"? Who and who make up "we"?
Well, Ha Nul and I.
We will discuss it as well, then.
Ha Nul and I, his guardian.
I'm late for my job, so...
But...
Don't follow any random stranger and go home.
I'll call later.
"Any random stranger"?
Is your sister always that suspicious of others?
She hung up on me, thinking I was voice phishing, too.
If you take me,
will I make more than her part-time jobs?
So I was thinking,
you'll make it faster as a ballad singer.
You'll make more money, too.
I'm still talking!
I told you. If it isn't with a band, I won't do it at all.
If we do form a band, will you really do it?
I never lied in my life.
Does it answer your question?
That punk is so rude.
Ha Nul!
Answer when I call!
Hi, Min Joo.
What brings you to Busan?
We have a showcase here.
You should've told me yesterday. I would've hitched a ride.
Would you want to be in a car with Mr Jung?
No. You're right.
- What did he say? - I haven't told him yet.
Why not?
You need to take care of that so that I can scout the player.
I need to see the player so that I can plan what to do!
How great is this talent that you come to Busan like it's nothing?
Will you listen as a friend or as an investor?
I'll listen as a friend.
It's not about being great.
I was blindly looking and somehow ended up here.
No one will come to me in Seoul because of the rumours.
You need to release an album to silence our label,
but you don't have a player.
So you'll find a player good enough to make an album...
and sweet-talk him into making one, is that it?
Pretend you don't know.
I need to take care of the urgent matter first.
Whoever it is, what did that poor target do wrong?
That's his fault...
for believing he'll be a hit, when albums pour out every day.
Do you know her?
She's my target's guardian.
Was your next part-time job washing window?
You haven't returned to Seoul yet?
I wanted to see you again before I left,
and I see you here.
What a great luck of fate.
You don't use the word "fate" in situations like this.
I need to spray the water. Please move.
Why are you doing such hard labour at your young age?
I won't be able to sleep tonight...
because my heart will ache.
So let's turn your brother into a singer.
I'll make sure you won't have to do this any more.
Others come begging me to make them a singer.
I recognised his talent and said I'd make him a star.
I said I'd discuss it with Ha Nul because he was there,
but he needs to rest for now.
I'm not sure if doing music will calm him down or agitate him.
His college entrance exam is coming up, so we'll think about it.
Are you all right?
You punk!
Why would you stare at your phone while biking, you punk?
- You almost hurt her! - I'm sorry.
Are you okay? Did you get hurt? How's your back?
Suk Ho.
I'm soaked.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
When did you come out?
Are you really okay? You twisted your back.
I'm okay. Don't worry about it.
I don't have a towel on me. I'm sorry.
Suk Ho, I'm going to dry my clothes.
Okay.
Don't overwork yourself...
and remember, this isn't just any coincidence. Okay?
Who is that woman?
I told you already.
She's the guardian of the guy I'm after.
Maybe you're making a move on the guardian and not the singer himself.
I wish I had the luxury to do that.
Do you have a concept in mind?
It's going to be a band.
My target...
would do nothing but be in a band.
How would you gather a whole band? You don't have time.
I'm not sure.
Maybe I should look around Hongdae.
Wow, Hate Cake!
Good.
You've heard about KTOP, right?
- Jackson and Lucy Girls are in it. - Right, I know.
I'm the one who made them.
I'm making an independent label, and I'm planning to create a band.
Band music is the best type of music.
Why?
You know most of the stuff on the internet is made up, right?
We'll just be on our own. You should leave.
Come on.
It was just a misunderstanding.
Most is not everything. You should leave.
Darn it.
You have to keep your promise.
You said you'd pay me 300 dollars for filling in the guitar part.
We didn't make it, so I can't pay you.
I'm so mad. We didn't make it again.
That was only because your vocalist was a mess.
I still played my guitar well.
What did you say?
Is that the best you can say?
I was just saying.
Pay me now!
You can't do this to me.
Give me the money...
Goodness.
What were you planning to do with 300 dollars?
- Who are you? - Me?
I am someone who can spare 300 dollars.
Your guitar skills were no joke.
I studied guitar in Juilliard.
Why are you wasting your talent by filling in parts?
What do you think about starting up a band?
Way to go!
Come on, Min Joo.
I put my name on the table for you.
You better do a good job.
Everybody at the agency was firmly against it.
I went head-on with Mr Jung.
I treated Mr Jung to so many dinners.
He couldn't call himself a human if he rejected it.
That's not my point, Suk Ho.
You have to put your life into this. If it doesn't turn out good,
- I'll have to give up my job. - I know.
Of course, I know.
Thank you, Min Joo. I really appreciate it.
I won't forget this.
Thanks so much.
Hey!
Gosh.
I told you to meet me outside.
All the cafes in this area are in the broadcasting stations.
You won't come if it was far, right?
I know what you are asking,
but the deadline for the audition has already passed.
That's why I'm pleading you.
Save me this one time.
I'm not even asking for a pass.
- I just need them to be on camera. - Suk Ho!
Set your head straight. It's about time.
This won't solve anything.
This is my way of solving things.
You're going to help me, right?
I don't know if it's me or you who works here.
Why don't you go and study? Why do you come here everyday?
Just go. I'll finish up.
Didn't I always come?
I'm just doing what I always do.
I'm your guardian, not the other way around.
He told me to come to his office in Seoul this weekend.
Have you made up your mind?
Are you going to sing?
Put some gloves on. Look at your hands.
Don't agree on anything, yet.
I'll go speak to him and then we'll talk again.
Hey.
Come in.
Here it is.
Didn't you say it was the same agency as Jackson?
Yes.
I just became independent.
Why is this place so empty?
- Where are the band members? - They come on the weekends.
- Are you doubting me? - I'm not doubting you.
I'm just curious.
Yes, hello?
Yes, of course.
It's the sister of our vocalist.
Yes.
What?
Well... I'm outside right now,
so don't go to the agency...
I'm already here. I'll wait for you inside.
No, I'm going to take a while.
You can take your time. I have no problem waiting.
May I help you?
Yes, I'm here to meet Director Shin Suk Ho.
Mr Shin has resigned.
He resigned?
Did he really resign?
Yes, I'm sorry.
We already heard the witness' statement. He was caught in the act.
That can't be!
- Oh, gosh. - Ha Nul, say something.
That's impossible!
My gosh.
Excuse me.
Are you looking for Director Shin?
Do you know him?
You can come with me.
I think you deserve an explanation.
(Director Kim Joo Han)
Mr Shin...
- was in Busan? - Yes.
He came a few times to convince my naive brother to be a singer.
He sounded like a crook.
Good thing I decided to check up on him.
He's not a crook, though.
He is in an unfortunate situation right now.
Pardon?
He resigns, causes an accident while drunk driving and ends up in prison?
I knew it was too good to be true.
Shall we go eat?
Who are you looking for?
- Just a second. I think I know her. - Please leave.
You can't enter this area without permission.
I'm sorry.
Gosh.
(Shin Suk Ho)
Fine, I guess you want to live.
But why does it have to be her?
Yes, Mr Joo.
It's Kim Joo Han.
Why are you here?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
Because I don't need to.
But you have to let me explain.
Can't you be more flexible?
Just leave. Don't let Ha Nul bump into you.
Ha Nul.
Let's go, Ha Nul.
I see you found the place.
I think your sister misunderstood me.
What do you mean?
They said you resigned from that agency.
You were planning to take Jackson with you,
but you caused an accident while drunk driving and served some time.
What part of it am I misunderstanding?
I'll explain everything.
It's not like that.
I don't need an explanation!
Leave Ha Nul alone.
My brother didn't do anything wrong,
but seeing him stay here already breaks my heart.
He's been picked and tortured and now, he can barely breathe.
How dare you defraud him with music?
Don't coax him into your scheme!
Fine.
I thought I was beyond everybody.
I took in the kids nobody cared about...
and used my own savings to feed and dress them better than anybody.
I made them the best.
That was Jackson.
These kids talked me into setting up my own agency,
so I planned it all out. Then, I fell hard.
Is that good enough?
Why did I cause that accident?
There're so many people who get killed in this industry.
I was on my way to the funeral.
I'm not saying I did the right thing.
I was going to give up and kill myself,
but I heard his voice.
Wake up
Now
Because you cannot
Give up
You were the one who called me.
Then, I started dreaming again...
and your incredible voice made my heart beat again.
I had nothing else, so I gave him my business card.
But I knew KTOP is still doing well.
So, yes. I did sell myself under that name.
But your brother's voice and his songs...
are the first I've heard since I've been in this industry...
for 15 years. So that's why I'm here,
and this is the truth.
I did defraud you.
I totally understand your reaction.
But...
please acknowledge me for my sincerity.
I want your brother to show people his talent.
That's my honest opinion.
People will say the same thing.
What?
No matter how much...
you and I try to explain,
they'll call me a sexual offender.
Nobody will believe me.
Look at yourself.
Ha Nul, that's not it.
I'm almost done with the probation here.
In the meantime, it'll be difficult for me to go to Seoul,
so I can only make it on weekends.
- No, Ha Nul! - Green.
We have to trust people.
If we don't, how will we live on?
The younger one is better than the sister.
See you on weekends, then.
I'll send you the address.
Anyway, thank you for everything.
I'll get going.
So he's going to side with that crook no matter what.
Fine, he'll believe it once he sees it for himself.
Are you helping your mum?
You're such a nice kid.
- Yes. - Do you have a cousin in Seoul?
- No. - Don't you know anyone there?
All my families are in Busan.
Is that right?
I think I saw someone who looks like Ji Young while I was in Seoul.
I don't know anything about it.
Say hi to each other.
This is the vocalist, Jo Ha Nul and this is the guitarist, Kyle.
He took guitar in Juilliard, isn't that awesome?
We can't form a band with just a guitar.
I'm not going to play if your singing is off.
Ha Nul, it's not easy to form a band.
We need to recruit the bass guitarist and the drummer.
And Kyle.
I saw you playing along that ridiculous vocalist.
Why are you acting up?
Let's have a seat first.
All right.
We're going to prepare for the audition with this song.
We'll stand out as a duo...
and then, we'll recruit the rest of the crew.
What's this? Isn't this too old?
This song came out so long ago.
- The lyrics are nice. - Is that all you need for music?
Then, you should just produce a guitar album.
Hey.
You punks are definitely musicians.
You're trying to eat up each other.
First of all, let's listen to the original song.
How we arrange is important. Kyle.
Can you arrange it?
Let me listen to it first.
- You need a theme and then... - Longing.
- What? - The theme of the arrangement.
Longing.
That's good. "Longing".
Come on.
Let me sleep!
I'm going to get you.
I'm all for it if you want to sing again.
I want you to be happy doing what you love.
But not with Shin Suk Ho, Ha Nul.
Didn't you see it yourself? He's a crook.
- You don't put on hand lotion. - Who cares?
Take a day off on my audition day. You should watch me.
No, I won't. I don't want to root for that crook.
Nobody is going to write that article.
It'll blow everything up. Who would write it?
An intern journalist is writing it.
She has been poking her head into all the streaming services.
It won't be long before it makes the headlines.
I know you are still recovering...
but don't you have any insider information regarding this industry?
You're the target of this article.
How come?
It wasn't just me! Why am I the target?
Why would you ask me?
The reason I wanted to see you was in case this makes the news.
If you are questioned by the prosecutors,
you must say we don't know each other. You must stay loyal.
If you drag me into this,
we're all doomed.
Mr Kim.
Mr Kim. Hey!
Aren't you coming to my audition today?
Get your act together.
It's nothing.
You're almost there.
Why do you keep dragging me in?
There may be rumours if I take them.
I can't be involved in rumours either.
Just take them to the waiting room.
Are you ready?
Today is the day.
Just do as you practised.
What's our band name, though?
What did you put down for the audition?
"Entertainer Band".
Entertainer?
What kind of a lame name is that? Do you want me to come up with one?
Do you know how people's minds work?
If they think the name is cool, they'll have high expectations.
But if they think the name is lame as you said,
they expect very little.
Then you show up,
and show them incredible talent.
You will stand out like crazy. That's how you do marketing.
But that'll be our band name forever.
Forever?
Forever. Yes. That name will last forever.
Let's get ready.
First,
go ahead with the songwriter.
I have a few things to take care of.
Aren't you going with us?
I'll be right behind you.
Go first and wait.
Hi, Min Joo.
Can you go to Suk Ho's office?
I think something is up.
I don't know.
Okay.
Me?
I'm at the audition with the boys.
Your call is...
Let's just go.
Let's go.
Who are you...
This song.
You know it, don't you?
Who am I?
I'm the brother...
of the songwriter who died because of you!
You killed him.
You!
Bring him back!
I'm sorry.
Suk Ho.
Suk Ho!
What's wrong with you?
Who did this?
I'm not dead.
Cut it out.
What's going on?
Who coined the phrase,
"What goes around, comes around"?
That's me right now.
What are you talking about?
Get up. Let's get you to the hospital.
I won't die.
Give me a lift.
Where are you going like this?
To settle things.
Hello.
Excuse me. Are you all right?
You look pale.
I'm fine.
He must be nervous.
Okay.
Let's get started.
Ha Nul. Hey!
They say if you make pretty rice cakes,
- you'll have pretty kids. - That's right.
- I made these. - Let me see.
Doesn't this look tastier?
- That one's pretty. - It looks like a dumpling.
- Look how tiny! - My gosh.
It'll all end up in your stomach anyway.
That brat went to sing gain.
Honey. If you just yell at him, he'll go astray.
Wait for me.
Let's talk to him nicely.
What will you do?
I'll tell him I conned him,
and give him train fare to go home.
Will you be okay?
If I get beaten up more, will I die?
Ha Nul!
(Entertainer)
- How did I do? - You were amazing.
The reality is that our vocalist is a sexual offender.
It's a gift.