01x10 - Sotto Voce: In a Whisper

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Joon Young.

- Hello.

- Are you going home?

Yes.

Great timing.

Can you come somewhere with me?

Pardon?

Am I really allowed

to tag along?

Of course you can.

And I need to come with you

if I'm to be told off less.

I unwittingly let

out a huge secret.

Pardon?

Anyway, do you have

anything to ask me?

Like What?

I know everything about Song Ah.

There must be a lot

you want to know.

It's true.

We don't have any secrets.

We can't have any secrets.

The moment you upset Song Ah,

I will hear of it immediately.

That's how close we are.

Right.

Just how much Song Ah likes you,

I know better than you do.

She never said she likes something

other than playing the violin.

So please take good

care of her for me.

Oh, sure.

Just a moment.

Hey, Eun Ji.

I'm on my way. I'm in a taxi.

Okay.

Thank you.

There they are.

Song Ah doesn't

know you're coming.

Let's sneak in

and surprise them.

The thing is, Dong Yun.

I

like Joon Young very much.

Is that

your answer?

Is that your answer

to my confession?

I

liked you too.

For a very long time.

Very much.

That was the secret

I didn't want

anyone to know.

But

Min Seong.

Min Seong.

Min Seong.

I told Joon Young

we have no secrets.

I bragged that

that's how close we are.

Min Seong.

But I had no idea

you liked Dong Yun.

No, listen to

Don't talk.

I don't want to listen.

Did you enjoy making me a fool?

Drink some water.

I didn't want to hurt her.

So I pretended

not to know or

pretended many

things weren't true.

I thought I was

being considerate.

Min Seong will be very hurt.

Feeling like a fool.

I know so well

what that feels like.

That's why I feel so bad.

Why is it so hard?

EPISODE 10: SOTTO

VOCE, IN A WHISPER

Song Ah.

- Song Ah.

- Yes?

Were you listening?

Let's have everyone buy

five more tickets each.

Okay.

Wait.

- Five more per person?

- Yes.

It's our first performance.

We must sell out.

It's 50 dollars per ticket, so

that's 250 dollars per member.

We can all chip in.

Isn't that nice?

Professor Lee.

Yes? What is it?

Well

The members already

bought 5 to 20 tickets.

Asking them to buy

more would be

Would be what?

- Never mind.

- You might as well say it.

Well, what I meant was

If the members buy

out all the tickets,

the public can't

get tickets to

see us play even

if they want to.

So I thought it would be better

to leave a few rows available.

My goodness.

You're so right.

My gosh, Song Ah. How

come you're so smart?

Gosh. Okay then.

Have the members buy

just 3 more, not 5.

My goodness

I won't do it.

I know exactly what

your concern is. I do.

We won't take the cheap

emotional approach at all.

You're my artist.

Of course I'd

I'll see to that.

I still won't do it.

I don't want to talk about

my family on TV for

Joon Young.

If Seung Ji Min were to

appear on such a program,

then he can talk

only about music.

But your situation's

a little different.

Okay?

I'll drop some hard facts.

People don't care

about your music.

To get people interested

in your music,

I'm saying that in reality,

it's quicker to get them

interested in something

else about you first.

It's the year 2020.

People no longer flock

to a lone musician

who plays alone.

If you do nothing

and end up forgotten,

Are you going to

play the piano

alone in your room

and stay broke?

To do what you want to do,

you must learn to deal with and

do some things you don't want to.

- Mr. Park.

- I'm a representative now.

I'm in charge of your

management within Korea.

Not currently.

It's prospective.

I haven't cleared

it with Chris yet.

I must buy more tickets?

Yes. Not that many.

Three more each.

- So

- Song Ah.

Yes?

I can buy three more

tickets, no problem.

"Shall we get together with

Professor Lee and study music?"

"Shall we experience

the joy of playing?"

You know that's not

what it's about, right?

As a member myself, I'm in

no position to complain,

but to be honest,

I'm not that proud

of being in this orchestra.

You're ripping off

the other students

just to butter up the professor.

Aren't you ashamed?

I know it's so you can

get into graduate school.

I'll wire you the money

for the tickets later.

- Oh, did these just come in?

- Yes.

Jung Kyung. This.

Would it suit Professor Choi?

- Yes, it looks nice.

- Does it?

- I'll take it.

- Yes, ma'am.

Don't you need anything?

No, I'm fine.

Buy an outfit while you're here.

Pardon?

I'd been meaning to ask you.

You're in your prime

and you're pretty too.

Why do you dress so dowdy?

When you were young,

your mother dressed

you so carefully.

- Bring her a few outfits.

- I will.

No, don't mind me.

Wear something brighter today.

For my sake.

It's your friend.

Hello.

Excuse me.

Go on ahead.

Why are you here?

Min Seong.

Song Ah.

So listen.

I can't control

how Dong Yun feels,

so I'm not

blaming you for the fact

that he liked you. But

If I were you,

I wouldn't have liked him. No.

I don't think I could have.

That's a true friend.

Min Seong, I'm really sorry.

- I really

- Leave it and go.

Jung Kyung.

I'm dating Song Ah.

Why would you say that?

My gosh. It suits you so well.

It's a tough dress to pull off.

Yes, you look lovely.

Have you decided what to

wear for your recital?

Not yet.

Whether it's an old

outfit or a new one,

show it to me first, okay?

Yes.

- Who will play piano?

- I found someone.

Really? Who?

Park Joon Young.

Yes, Park Joon Young.

That's a good choice.

How much does he charge you?

Pardon?

It's the first time I've fought with

a friend since elementary school.

Min Seong and I didn't

exactly fight, but still.

How about you wait a

little before calling her?

She'll need some time to think.

Right.

Don't worry too

much and cheer up.

In time, Min Seong will

realize what you meant to do.

Will she?

She will.

Soo Kyung, it's

been a long time.

You're here.

- Soo Kyung, you're here.

- Hello.

Wait, who's that with you?

Oh, she'll be my

assistant next year.

Since you're the dean?

I heard you became the dean.

- Congratulations.

- Thank you.

You're so talented.

It's nothing. It's just the

natural course of things.

Gosh, Jeong Hee!

- Jeong Hee!

- Jeong Hee!

You're here.

Jeong Hee, this

place is so lovely.

I'm glad you like it.

I felt sorry for making

you guys come a long way.

- No problem.

- It's okay.

By the way, this

is Lee Jung Kyung.

She's my student.

- Hello.

- She's so pretty.

She is, right?

Jung Kyung received her PhD

from Julliard recently.

She'll replace me at Seoryeong

University when I retire.

Brava, brava!

You did a great job today.

Thank you.

Jeong Hee, I can tell you've

raised so many great pupils.

I don't know how much

her career will flourish,

but the fact that she was

taught by Professor Song

will never be forgotten.

Never forget that a

teacher's reputation

is directly connected

to a pupil's success.

Of course.

I know that very well.

My students are so good,

and I can't help

but feel so proud.

Young In.

Joon Young.

Are you here to practice?

I'm sorry. Do I smell

like cigarettes?

It's okay.

Didn't you say you were

going to quit smoking?

Did you fail?

I totally failed.

Goodness, habits

are so hard to fix.

Quitting something I'm so used

to affects my whole life as well.

I know.

How do you know?

What kind of habit did you fix?

Whenever I sat in

front of the piano,

there was a piece I always

played first before I started.

I did that for about 15 years.

Gosh, I heard all musicians

have their own routine.

You had one too. I didn't know.

Yes. But

I don't play it anymore.

Why not?

I want to fix my habit.

It's been a while since

I haven't played it.

What piece is it?

What is it? You're

making me curious.

But I wonder

if we really have to

force ourselves

to fix old habits.

Why do you think

habits are habits?

We get used to them naturally

and in some way, they're

a part of our lives.

If we try to force ourselves

to fix old habits

and ruin other things

during that process,

wouldn't it be better

to just let it be?

Goodnight.

- Goodnight.

- I'll call you later.

Goodnight.

We'll be going too.

Thank you for coming today.

- Goodnight.

- Thank you.

- I'll call you next time.

- Okay.

Song Ah. Ask someone

else for a ride, okay?

Okay.

- I'll call you later.

- Okay, bye.

Goodnight.

I had a good time

today, Professor Song.

- Goodnight.

- Have a good night.

You too.

Goodnight, ma'am

Thank you for the

master class last time.

I'm glad you liked it.

Is the gathering over?

Do you feel

uncomfortable right now?

It's okay.

You'll keep feeling

uncomfortable

from now on.

I'm not saying I'll

try to do anything.

I'm just going to

do what I have to

do in my place,

and Joon Young will do the same.

But I'm

just waiting.

Just like how Joon Young

waited for me all this time.

If we try to force ourselves

to fix old habits

and ruin other things

during that process,

wouldn't it be better

to just let it be?

Song Ah.

- Song Ah.

- Yes?

Did something happen

at today's gathering?

Well, just

Over there.

Isn't that your place?

Yes. How did you know?

Can I

go to

your place?

Give me a second.

Come on in.

Thank you.

Wait.

Gosh, this place is so clean.

Do you always live so neatly?

I hope you think so.

- Have a seat.

- Okay.

Would you like some tea?

I don't have any coffee.

Yes, tea is fine.

But I don't have any ice either.

Is hot tea okay?

Yes, I'd like that.

What a lovely view.

You can see Kyunghoo from here.

A bit too well.

Yes.

It must be too bright at night.

My place is so bare, isn't it?

No. I just

I just wanted to visit.

I want to know more about you.

What more do you

know about me now?

You don't have that much stuff.

You clean your

place pretty well.

Joon Young, are you okay?

Were you hurt?

No.

Don't touch it.

You'll hurt your hand.

Do you have wet wipes?

Yes, in my desk drawer.

Your drawer? Stay very still.

Step back, Joon Young.

Leave it. I'll do it.

I said don't. You

play the piano.

Don't you play the violin?

Let me clean up.

You're tired, aren't you?

It's late. I should get going.

It's raining.

THE NEXT EPISODE WILL AIR SOON

Can you lend me an umbrella?

You'll keep feeling

uncomfortable

from now on.

I'm not saying I'll

try to do anything.

But I'm

just waiting.

Your drawer? Stay very still.

POWER OFF

STRING INSTRUMENT PROFESSOR

CANDIDATE MASTER CLASS

HAN HYEON h*, CELLO

Good job.

Let me point out a few things.

First of all, if you look here,

the phrasing should

be a little longer.

It felt a bit short.

If you look at this part

- Doesn't he explain really well?

- Yes, he's pretty good.

He's quite talented.

Oh, my. You were here too.

I said hi to you earlier.

Did you? Sorry.

What do you think

of Han Hyeon h*?

He's good.

He's a member of my chamber.

Gosh, really?

My goodness. I'm surprised.

Why are you laughing?

Sometimes, you

really surprise me.

You seem so unbiased sometimes.

Han Hyeon h* dated Jung

Kyung for a long time,

so I thought you'd

feel uncomfortable.

But you just focus

on talent, don't you?

I admire you, Soo Kyung.

Why are you here?

Good job today.

If you're not busy, go and

practice for Jung Kyung's recital.

Hyeon h*.

I'm sorry.

For what?

I

used to like Jung Kyung.

But I don't anymore.

That's why I can play for her.

You don't like her anymore?

No.

You shouldn't have liked

her from the beginning.

Even if you had feelings for

her, you should've stopped.

If you couldn't stop, you

shouldn't have let her know.

If you couldn't do both

You should've told me at least.

If you had told

me at least once,

I wouldn't have let Jung

Kyung drift away like that.

I would've done anything.

I wouldn't have stayed

friends with you at least.

I'm sorry.

Whatever the reason may be,

I'm really sorry. But, Hyeon h*.

I didn't want to lose you.

- Hyeon h*.

- Park Joon Young.

You've already lost me

and I'll never come back.

There's no need to try.

Hello.

Welcome. How can I help you?

I want to replace my bow hair.

- Oh, your bow hair?

- Sir, I brought back

Dong Yun, hold on. You want

to change your bow hair?

Wait a second.

You've already lost me

and I'll never come back.

Our practice is tomorrow, right?

Gosh, this feels so awkward.

Did you go to that shop

because it's awkward to see me?

Yes.

It feels awkward.

I've been friends with

Min Seong for 10 years.

But look what happened.

How can I

look at you comfortably

as if nothing happened?

Haven't you been

friends with me

for 10 years too?

That's why you and I

should've just stayed friends.

But we failed to do that.

I'm not trying to blame you.

I'm sorry.

I need to go.

NOT EVERY GOOD TEACHER

IS A GOOD PERFORMER.

Hey.

Have a seat.

I'm home.

What about dinner?

- It's okay.

- Okay.

My appointment recital

for Seoryeong University.

Joon Young will play

the piano for me.

Oh, really?

How much did you

pay Joon Young

for the house concert last time?

20,000 dollars.

20,000 dollars?

Joon Young played the

piano all his life

to send money to his family

and barely got along.

And he made a huge decision

to take a break for a year.

Of course he should

be paid that much.

You asked him to play for you

without even considering that?

- Oh, are you finished?

- Yes.

Let's see. Where

The latter part

The latter part is

Let's call it a

day and reschedule.

Joon Young, is Professor

Yoo feeling okay?

Sorry?

He released an album

over the summer.

I think he's a bit sensitive

lately because of that.

- Can I have a glass?

- Yes.

Thank you.

Let me.

Joon Young.

When you see kids

like Seung Ji Min,

what do you think?

He's a good junior.

Just about that.

Is that it?

Yes.

You fool.

Do you think I'm asking

about his temperament?

Then what should I think?

"I need you to do poorly

if I'm to do well."

Should I wish for him to fail?

Should I pray that

he ruins a performance

or loses his talent?

Yes. That's what you should do.

That is what a human would do.

Why did you smile?

I realized that you

and I are different.

That's the reason. That's

why you're struggling.

If you slipped up

and got trampled on,

you should get angry,

determined, and try harder.

If I want more,

do I always get more?

What if you don't

even want more?

If you don't even want more,

then you get nowhere.

That's why I came back to you.

To enter another competition.

To ask for your help.

Right.

So get first place.

So no one can belittle you.

REPRESENTATIVE PARK SEONG JAE

I hope I gain your trust.

Don't say that.

We should gain yours.

Did you come all the way

to Daejeon to say this?

Of course I should

greet you in person.

You're the mother of my artist.

Gosh, no

We did nothing to help

Joon Young play the piano.

If it hadn't been for

Kyunghoo Foundation,

I have no idea how we

would have supported him.

Oh, silly me.

My husband's in. Wait while I

No, ma'am, wait.

There's something I

must say to you first.

- To me?

- Yes.

- Good luck with your practice.

- Thanks.

I'm not sure if I can come back

after practising at Kyunghoo.

That's okay.

After I'm done with

my accompanist,

it'll be dinnertime already.

Then let's talk on

the phone afterwards.

Okay.

A future Seoryeong

University professor?

It's over when she retires.

She wants to control the

place even after she's gone.

Sometimes, you

really surprise me.

You seem so unbiased sometimes.

Han Hyeon h* dated Jung

Kyung for a long time,

so I thought you'd

feel uncomfortable.

But you just focus

on talent, don't you?

I admire you, Soo Kyung.

Why does he want to join my chamber

orchestra if he's dating Jung Kyung?

What is he up to?

Am I that much of a pushover?

No, wait.

It feels wrong.

- Yes, professor.

- Hi, Song Ah.

Don't contact Han

Hyeon h* anymore.

Pardon?

Send Han Hyeon h*

out of our orchestra.

But

I already told him

about our dinner.

Already?

Call him and tell

him not to come.

Come up with some reason

but don't blame me.

Do you get what I mean?

She gets things done so quickly.

Hello.

Did you practice a bit?

Yes.

Da Woon said we

could use the room.

Someone else reserved to use

the rehearsal room first.

There must've been a mistake.

Are you still on campus?

Then I'll come over.

What? No, let's

not practice here.

Then where shall we go? You

don't want to come to my place.

I'll be there in

30. See you there.

I've been telling

you all the time.

You're fine on your own, but

you struggle with the piano.

You have a certain tempo

in your mind, right?

- Yes.

- See?

Then you must stick to

that tempo and lead me on.

You can't let me control you.

Are you not confident

about your music?

I'm sorry.

Don't just say you're sorry.

Try again.

Okay.

Are you entering a competition?

Why?

Your pieces look like

competition entry pieces.

Yes, I'm entering one.

Tchaikovsky?

Yes.

Why?

Is there another reason

to enter a competition?

Joon Young.

Mom, my practice just

ended. I'm so tired.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Song Ah, good luck.

Goodbye.

- Over there! Let's go.

- Where?

He's in there.

- He's on a totally different level.

- I know.

He really is a

world-class musician.

- That's insane.

- He's so good.

Who's playing the violin?

Isn't that Lee Jung Kyung?

- Gosh. Really?

- It is.

She's amazing.

Between you and Jung Kyung

I mean, between the years you

two have known each other

Is there any space

for me?

DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?

How did you know I was here?

- You always go to the same places.

- Do you want to have a drink?

I heard a rumour that you

and Joon Young are dating.

I know that you like

him, but unfortunately

What are you thinking of

so hard? Are you sick?

I'm losing confidence suddenly.

Why did you meet her?

What's a manager for?

I didn't buy a

ticket back to Seoul.

What about you?

- I didn't buy one either.

- Why are you smiling?

Aren't we going back to Seoul?