STRINGS OF TRUTH
ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, OCCUPATIONS, ETC.
PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTIONAL
EPISODE 4
Thanks.
This reminds me of the past.
I don't think I can live without you.
How about we…
This is where you've been.
Let's talk outside.
No. I'm going to talk here.
Now you need to decide
what you're going to do.
Congratulations.
You've always wanted a baby.
Let's go to the States, Europe, anywhere.
Yes, just go.
But not now. We have things to take care of.
Deal with her first.
- Let's talk outside. - Why should I leave?
She should leave.
I said, let's go.
Why should I? Tell that woman to leave!
- Let go of me! - Let's go!
Why should I leave? Tell her to leave!
Tell her to get out of our house!
- Come on! - Let go!
Let go of me!
You should have told me first.
- Just barging in... - Is that important?
Go home for now. I'll call you.
So, should I…
have an abortion?
- I didn't say that. - You basically did!
Give me some time!
You need to give me time to think.
I see. This is something you need to think about.
I'm sorry.
But you know…
this isn't easy for me either.
Fine.
I got the message.
Ajin, wait…
What are you doing?
Seeum, I'm really...
Let's just get all of this over with.
I'll work on it by myself today.
No, the members are waiting.
It's been how many days?
We can't even practice, let alone have the concert.
Shouldn't we be doing something?
This is driving me insane.
Seeum is all talk.
The concert is going to happen.
Seeum assured us it would.
How? We have no music.
It has to happen. Otherwise, Hanphil's done.
She promised us a week. There's still some time.
Come on now. Everybody, calm down.
Let's give it a bit more time, okay?
I can't handle all this stress.
WE'RE ALL WORRIED ABOUT YOU, SEEUM.
INCLUDING ME, OF COURSE...
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, DON'T HESITATE TO CALL.
SEEUM, ARE YOU OK?
CHA SEEUM
Oh, this actually works? Cool.
Wow, that's so...
Hmm.
What are you doing?
Taeho?
Yes?
Oh, right.
This sink in the hallway. Until now,
I thought it was some sort of art installation.
But you can…
turn on the water.
String players need to wash their hands often
because of the rosin on their bows.
Oh, I see.
How fascinating.
I was…
Yes?
Hey, hey!
Are you the one who leaked the picture?
Man…
You've got a lot of nerve doing something like that.
Do you have proof?
That attitude of yours, you know?
Your...
But how do you know what I'm referring to?
Your studio apartment is more like a drugstore.
What's with all the different pills?
Too much will kill you.
What's it to you?
Are you firing me?
Or reporting me to the police?
No, that doesn't scare you.
You've already been cut from the orchestra once,
and you went to the precinct, but you walked.
All thanks to your assemblyman dad.
If you know that, why would you search my home and drag me out here?
What makes you think it was just you?
What?
Dad.
Perhaps you should quit worrying about the country
and worry about your son.
Dad, this asshole is lying.
You little shit!
My, my.
Our Mr. Kim has quite the temper.
But you really should do the educating at home.
Take him with you.
Make sure I never see his face again
if you want to be reelected.
Follow me.
Dad!
I won't do it again.
Dad, please open the door.
Open the door.
Dad.
Dad. Damn it.
I swear I'll never do it again!
Mom!
Mom, please open the door.
Mom.
PARK MINHO
Professor Kim's piece is finished.
You did great.
It's all thanks to you.
I filled out my information.
You file the papers.
DIVORCE APPLICATION
Looks like the sheet music is out.
I can't wait.
Hello.
- I'm excited to see it. - Hello.
Let's see.
It's finally finished.
Wow, you're hitting everything today.
I had a target in my mind.
Oh, sounds deadly. Who would that be?
Everything they do irks me.
But I just can't seem to win.
You never lose to anyone.
But I also hate seeing them sad.
You hate everything they do, but you can't beat them.
And you hate when they’re sad.
What's that all about?
I have no idea.
- Later. - Already?
I'm tired.
He's talking about Cha Seeum.
What's going on?
Why are you alone?
Where's my honey?
He vented, then left.
Why are you following your ex around like some stalker?
None of your business.
My dear sister, I fear it's a fool's errand.
What?
Jeongjae seems to have someone else in here.
Who?
His first love.
First love? That was ages ago.
More like today.
What do you mean?
Well…
Hurry up and tell me!
You hit it out of the park.
I have to say, the piece is fantastic.
It's really great.
I knew
without a doubt that you would pull it off.
So did I.
Right. Yes, well…
Being from the States might be why
you're so good at promoting yourself.
You know what? I haven't seen Bongju anywhere.
He's probably passed out drunk somewhere.
He does that occasionally.
He was told the score was ready, so he'll be here tomorrow.
What's "occasionally"?
Oh, that...
Occasionally, not often.
I was actually planning to have a few words
with him tomorrow.
But Ajin called in sick today. She wanted to take the day off.
Okay.
Seeum!
You're back.
Everybody loves the piece, so the mood in rehearsal is really good.
That's good news.
You're feeling okay, right?
Why do you ask?
You look a bit tired.
I'm fine.
DAD
Have a good rehearsal.
- We will. - Hi, Dad.
You said you would end it.
You told me to wait!
Not like this.
So, you want me to just sit still
while the two of you go off to the States?
What?
Were you ever going to leave Seeum?
Why can't you answer the question?
Luna, what are you...
Oh, I heard you weren't feeling well, so I was worried.
Thank you for thinking of me.
Can I come in for a minute?
Have a seat over here.
Oh, I brought you the score.
Professor Kim's new piece.
It's really good. Just like Seeum promised it would be.
Thank you. Have a seat.
Your illness isn't serious, is it?
It's just the flu, but I'm feeling much better now.
Oh...
I thought you wouldn't be able to perform.
It's a relief to hear you're feeling better.
Come to think of it, I didn't even offer you a drink.
What would you like? Juice? Coffee?
Just water is fine.
DIVORCE APPLICATION
It hasn't changed, has it?
No, it hasn't.
When you were young, you loved the black bean noodles here.
Every year on the first day of school, and every graduation,
we would come here with your mother, the three of us.
To eat these noodles.
Youngchunwon. "Never-ending spring."
They chose a great name.
It would be wonderful if people were like a never-ending spring.
But people change.
Thank you.
Uh...
What you said on the news,
it's nothing to be concerned about, is it?
We're going to hold a concert soon. You should come to see it.
Of course. You couldn't keep me away.
Seeum.
Your mother is waiting for you to visit.
When you have time, let's go see her together.
I've been rambling on too long in front of all this food, haven't I?
Let's eat before it gets mushy.
Here you go.
You go ahead, Dad.
It's how I show my love. Go ahead, you eat first.
Seeum.
My daughter.
Do you miss your daughter?
She said she'd come if you finish your food.
Here.
Oh dear.
I should have killed her.
Killed...
Your mother is waiting for you to visit.
Hello, everyone.
Hello.
I see lots of empty seats.
This time, we'll use guest performers for the oboe and horn.
I'll get in touch with Bongju and Ajin.
Don't.
They skipped rehearsal without notice,
so how can they perform?
Okay.
After a long wait, this is the first rehearsal
for Kim Phil's Sunflower.
Of course, you have all seen the score, but let me give you a brief overview.
In the first movement,
you should feel the excitement
and butterflies of a young sunflower seeing the sun for the first time.
In the second movement,
finally, the sun and sunflower meet and fall in love.
In the third movement, their love reaches its climax.
But the season comes to an end,
and the sunflower bows its head.
With fierce intensity, it comes to an end in the fourth movement.
Perhaps, we can describe it as a beautiful tragedy?
So, feeling the excitement of the sunflower,
let's begin the first movement.
After getting married,
you were the one to premiere Mr. Kim's pieces.
What makes his work unique?
CHA SEEUM - KIM PHIL
Its warmth.
When I'm conducting one of his pieces,
it's like I'm standing under the warm sun.
That kind of feeling.
That's very romantic.
In that case, what does Mr. Kim mean to you, Ms. Cha?
He's the perfect partner.
I'm so grateful to him for expanding my music spectrum.
I see.
Ooh!
Very nice.
THE HANGANG PHILHARMONIC'S SPECIAL SPRING CONCERT
It's almost sold out.
HANPHIL, SOON TO SELL OUT
Thank God, tickets are selling like crazy.
What do you mean,
"Thank God"?
Why are you surprised?
I absolutely, totally knew
that it was going to go well.
By the way, why doesn't Mr. Yoo come by these days?
He used to come here every day.
You don't say.
What's the deal?
Why is that?
SUNFLOWER CONDUCTED BY CHA SEEUM!
CHA SEEUM'S SHOWMANSHIP EARNS HER ACCLAIM
That is really annoying.
CHA SEEUM
You should let him go.
For the baby's sake.
Let's meet. We should talk.
That was great.
You did good.
Thank you.
You're always amazing, but you were exceptionally amazing today.
Hello, Ms. Cha.
Hello.
But...
Oh, Mr. Yoo
wanted you to get to work safe and sound.
Oh...
After you.
Going to work is so much fun these days.
It's amazing just watching you from the audience,
but seeing you up close is like, wow.
Even when I'm filming, I get goosebumps all over my...
Shall we go now?
Oh, right.
Ma'am!
You shouldn't be moving.
Please discharge me.
Ms. Cha!
Please, what are you doing?
Ma'am.
You shouldn't move.
- You need to get examined... - No need.
I'm okay.
How can you say you're okay?
What are you doing?
- Are you her next of kin? - No, he's not.
- I need to leave. - Cha Seeum.
You should be putting a bandage on that injured arm!
Seeum.
Dad.
Thankfully,
the baby is just fine.
I'm going to hospitalize you so we can monitor your progress.
Okay.
But your next of kin…
No stress and bed rest are a must.
If possible, try not to move too much,
and you should have a family member or nurse.
There was an accident.
It was a big accident. A really big accident!
- What's all the fuss? - Seriously.
Ajin crashed into Seeum's car.
What?
Oh my God.
I can't believe it.
Mr. Yoo, thank you for your concern. I appreciate you taking the time to come.
No, not at all.
I feel terrible that I'm okay while Ms. Cha is...
Taeho, it's a relief that your injuries are minor.
Okay, you can all go home now.
You're probably busy.
Okay.
You should go too.
Uh, no, I'll stay here.
It's because I want to stay with her.
I want to spend some quality time with my daughter.
Okay, then. Everyone get home safely.
How dare you show your face here?
I'm Seeum's husband, and I'm also her next of kin.
What are you doing?
What are you doing!
You should go find Ajin and ask her that.
She caused the accident, you know.
What?
Seeum almost died because of you.
WARD 2
How could you do something like that?
Were you trying to kill her? Were you?
I didn't mean to cause an accident.
You think I believe that?
I can't believe you.
We should end it.
What?
It's the right time to end it.
Fine.
You might not be worried about me,
but don't you want to know if your baby is okay?
How could you…
How could you do this?
How!
That baby…
If you want to have the baby, I'll support it.
Through child support or whatever else.
Get out!
I don't need you either, so get out.
Leave!
Go home. Seriously, I'm fine.
Seeum.
Since you're here…
What do you think about taking some tests?
Isn't it…
- better to know than not... - No.
I don't want to.
I don't want to be held hostage by that disease.
But…
aren't you already?
Considering earlier in the emergency room…
it might be better
- to take a test... - If they say I'm going to get the disease…
what happens next?
JISUN HOSPITAL
Why on earth did Ajin do that?
She said the brakes stopped working.
All of a sudden?
Are you feeling okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
You're not okay. Your arm is in a cast.
Shouldn't we
be postponing this concert?
Again?
Oh, no, that's not...
- That's not a good idea... - We'll keep going.
The cast will be off before the concert.
Still, you shouldn't overdo it.
We canceled one and barely managed to have the outdoor one.
We'll be playing, no matter what.
The concert aside,
can you rehearse with that arm?
What do you want?
I don't want anything.
You won't come to rehearsal, so I came to see you.
After all this time?
We've had a lot to deal with recently.
I have no intention of going back.
I've accepted the professorship.
I'm supposed to start next semester.
I'm truly disappointed.
I begged them
not to tender your resignation.
How ironic.
Who told you to go and do that?
Also, Professor Kim's new piece
is absolutely incredible.
But what's the use?
Seeum was in a car accident and is in the hospital.
Her arm's in a cast for the next five weeks.
- Really? - Yes.
So right now we can't even practice.
It's looking like we have to cancel the concert.
Well, that's none of my concern.
Seriously, I can't believe you.
Don't you care about the members at all?
If…
If you come back,
you can conduct
the Soonyang Group's anniversary concert.
Soonyang?
Now, if it was Daeyoung…
Please, give us a break. Come on.
Seeum specifically asked for you.
She told me to bring you back.
Seeum did?
Please ask Oh Hyeonseok to come back.
But why…
The members went as far as boycotting for him.
That shows how much they respect him.
Yes, that's true,
but I was very outspoken about taking your side.
- Mr. Oh is quite angry with me... - Even better.
He'll be honest in his critique.
Isn't he going to say it like it is?
If a talented and experienced person like him comes on,
we'll get a different take on the piece, and rehearsals will go smoothly.
Oh! She really said all that?
Yes, absolutely.
We can go to the hospital to verify it,
or we can call her.
Video call?
No, no, that's okay.
Well, then, here is…
What's this?
It's the score.
We need a conductor with talent and experience like you, Mr. Oh.
How are we going to have the ensemble today?
I don't know. Seeum is in the hospital.
Ah! Mr. Oh.
Hello.
Have you come back?
I never left Hanphil.
I've never left your side.
The concert is in danger of being canceled.
I'm the only one who can...
fill in for Seeum.
All right. There isn't much time left.
So, shall we begin?
Good.
Two, two, three.
Oh.
You need to take it easy.
For crying out loud.
You didn't have to come.
I came because I knew you'd be doing this.
The concert's around the corner.
So, why are you here alone?
You told your dad not to come.
So shouldn't the hubby be here, then?
But, of course, knowing you,
you probably told him not to come.
I bet you said you're okay.
I gotta hand it to you.
You're a terrible patient.
What do you mean by that?
A patient needs to eat.
I ate dinner.
I know. You had the hospital food.
This is a snack.
Why did you bring so much?
Please, have some of this, Patient Cha.
Thank you.
That's my girl.
Good job.
Strange, very strange.
Why would she be there alone?
KIM PHIL
No way.
Huh?
How in the world can you expect Seeum to perform?
She's the one who insisted. I tried to talk her out of it.
Come on, Mr. Oh can do it instead.
The concert has no meaning if there's no Seeum.
People are coming to see Seeum premiere her husband's piece.
If it's anyone else conducting, they'll all want refunds.
Fine, then…
push it back until she has recovered.
I told you, that's not something I can decide.
It was an accident.
An accident?
You should have gotten it right
if you wanted to kill me.
That wasn't my intention.
I would have chosen a different method.
Just in case you were confused.
And why is that important?
I thought I was clear.
Stop wasting my time with your nonsense.
What did you say?
If that's all you have to say, get out.
I have to prep for the concert.
"If that's all"?
Is the concert more important to you?
Yes.
So, next time,
make sure you kill me properly.
Because my music not being perfect would be more terrible than dying!
What do you mean there aren't any test results?
The patient strongly refused to have her blood taken.
Is that not a problem?
Well, if the patient refuses, we can't force them to do it.
I'm going to leave.
Move.
You collapsed, yet you want to leave?
I told you, I'm fine.
Oh my God.
- What are you doing? - I told you, it's just anemia.
At least get the test results, then.
What? You had them run tests?
You collapsed, so yes.
Who has them? Get rid of them now!
Seeum!
I don't want to know.
Very strange.
Oh? Hello.
Are you okay to be discharged?
Yes, Mr. Yoo.
The doctor said she could be discharged.
For the time being, she needs to be in a partial cast.
Well, then, if you'll excuse me.
What do you mean it wasn't an accident?
What are you talking about, Detective?
The brakes were tampered with.
Then…
What that means is
somebody was intentionally trying to harm you.
Is there anyone you suspect?
Good day.
- You're out already? - Are you feeling okay?
I'm fine.
Thank you for all of your hard work, Mr. Oh.
It's my job, after all.
As you can see, my arm is still in a cast.
So, we need you a bit longer.
Don't worry about a thing. Please, sit and watch.
Okay, let's get started.
Two, two, three.
Hmm. It sounds great. In this part…
Hmm.
That sounds okay.
Seeum.
Oh, you're quite the celebrity.
Hello, Ms. Cha.
When did you find out about your husband's affair with Ms. Lee?
Why is that important? Is that relevant here?
You allowed the news interview, even though you already knew?
Oh, I'm just asking for reference.
If I were the one who did it, I'd certainly have motivation.
Am I a suspect?
You're a witness.
For now.
The car's dashcam and the parking lot CCTV camera
should clear me, shouldn't it?
I guess there's no evidence.
Lean on me.
It's really beautiful outside today.
You'll feel better if you go outside for a bit.
It's called Remington's disease.
Remington's?
There's a 50% chance of inheriting it.
What?
Your body slowly stiffens over time, and your memory starts to fade.
In some cases, total memory loss.
CHUNG EUN SENIOR CARE CENTER
♪ The whispering symphony ♪
♪ Singing with me ♪
♪ The melody of the endless night ♪
♪ Eternal night ♪
♪ Blooming from my fingertips ♪
♪ Song of my soul ♪
Remington's.
♪ I'm the queen ♪
♪ I'm singing in the dark ♪
♪ Singing in the dark ♪
♪ A song dyed in black ♪
♪ Music of dark shadows ♪
♪ A symphony dancing in a maze ♪
♪ My voices, my echoes ♪
♪ My symphony ♪
♪ The melody of darkness that envelops the universe... ♪
Is that what you've been trying to hide?
♪ The requiem of death ♪
♪ My frozen heart ♪
♪ Rumors of chaos ♪
♪ I'm the queen ♪
♪ I'm singing in the dark ♪
♪ Singing in the dark ♪
♪ A song dyed in black ♪
♪ Music of dark shadows ♪
♪ A symphony dancing in a maze ♪
STRINGS OF TRUTH
And if I know? Then what?
You want to keep conducting.
- Mom. - You're a monster!
Because I've never once mentioned that disease!
Soon, it will be clear you lied on the news.
It will all be exposed.
You'll change your mind.
Stop, or you'll lose everything.
Seeum is the perpetrator.
- Was it you? - You have evidence, right?
- What is it you want? - You're not even going to lie?
You shouldn't have crossed the line
if you really wanted my forgiveness.
Translated by Erica Lee