01x09 - Episode 9

[bunniefuu]

[passionately arranged
"Danse Macabre" playing]

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

[Martin] I found out who was behind
the order to kidnap Choi Jeong-yo.

-[tense music plays]
-[ticking]

[Martin] Hello, Mr. Kang?

Where did you get that picture?

Is there any way that
that photo could be a fake?

No. It's not a fake.

Their brokers filmed it for insurance.

I had to jump through
a lot of hoops to get it.

After talking to them,
their story confirms it.

No, this can't be right.
There's gotta be a mistake.

But I heard the news said that
a t*rror1st organization did it.

The competition organizers
were emailed a ransom demand.

That's a common tactic they use
to cause confusion.

Are you all right?

So what did she ask them to do exactly?

Did she…

Did she ask them to commit m*rder?

[Martin] No, she didn't.

They were only meant to hold him
for a little while, then release him.

But things went south.

The person in the photo…

that's your mother, right?

[somber music plays]

[glasses clink]

[chuckles]

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

EPISODE 9

[tense music plays]

[breathing shakily]

-[phone beeps]
-[line ringing]

-[phone buzzing]
-[Ji-hye laughing]

[Hyun-jeong] Yeah.

My darling Pi-o was incredible today,
wasn't he?

Oh, he was… He crushed it!

He was so hot.

I knew he could totally do it.

His slump wasn't real.

I knew he'd get over it in no time.

Because my Pi-o

is a special gift from God
delivered straight to my heart.

That's right!

Your son, Pi-o Kang,

is an angelic gift sent
straight from heaven above.

[both chuckle]

[sighs]

You know, the second I discovered that
my baby boy was blessed with such talent,

I never once lost faith
that he'd become a world-renowned pianist.

I could see it so clearly.

So I did everything that I could do.

I did whatever it took for my Pi-o.

That's what made him who he is today.

Don't you agree?

I do.

You are really amazing.

[chuckles] But…

I hope you don't forget that it was us who
set the stage at the perfect moment too.

Bringing two people
with such great chemistry together

was what created that synergy.

[both chuckle]

Yes, you're right.

Those two have, um,
a special kind of chemistry.

[sighs]

[gasps]

Gosh, you scared me.

[chuckles] Pi-o.

Is the after-party over already?

Why are you in here?

Were you waiting up to see me?

[sighs]

You made me so happy today, son.

I just knew that
you'd blow them all away today, honey.

All those people who mocked you,
screw 'em all.

[chuckles]

[tense music plays]

What's wrong, Pi-o?

Mother, why did you do it?

What did I do?

Why did you hire th*gs to kidnap Jeong-yo?

I don't know what you're talking about.

[sighs]

I don't get how you could
do that to someone.

How could you commit a crime like that?

Even if you had no faith that I could win,

how in the world
could kidnapping be the answer?

[scoffs]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

"Kidnap someone"?

"Hire th*gs"?

How could you dare accuse me
of something so terrible?

Oh.

Where did you get this photo?

Is that what's important?

I said, "Where did you get it?"

The broker you hired
for the kidnapping gave it to me.

Why?

Are you still gonna deny it?

That's right.

I ordered it.

You hurt your finger
right before the final round.

So I couldn't think straight.

I devoted my entire life
to seeing you win,

and when you said you'd quit playing piano
if you didn't, my mind just snapped.

But Pi-o,

just believe me on this one.

I swear I had no intention
of having him k*lled.

I told them to hold him
for a little while, then let him go.

"Should I turn myself in?
Should I tell you?"

I thought of all sorts of things.

But then…

then you won first place
in the competition.

I couldn't bring myself
to taint your achievements.

Not after you'd worked so hard for it.

I'm your mom.

You know where my heart is.

Everything I did, I did for you.

So you could be a winner.

-Would you just listen to yourself!
-[gasps]

Did you ever stop to think
about how ashamed I'd feel

winning first place like that?

Because of you,
Jeong-yo can't play the piano anymore,

and he even lost his memory!

It's been hard for me too, so damn hard.

[sobs] Not a day's gone by
that I haven't regretted it.

I haven't slept through
a single night since.

But, I mean… [sighs]

…what can I do now at this point?

If the truth comes out,

it's not just my life on the line,
it's yours too.

I would never survive it.

Everyone would call me
the mother who ruined her son's life.

Do you think I would last even one day?

If you commit a crime,

you must be punished for it.

You and me both.

Come on. Let's confess to Jeong-yo
and beg for his forgiveness.

[screams] No, I won't go!

Jeong-yo isn't dead after all.

And in the end…

we're right back where we started.

[whimpers]

[panting]

Pi-o, as long as you and I
keep this secret,

we can go on
as if none of this ever happened.

So please…

[Pi-o] You can't be serious.

That doesn't make it disappear.

Mom.

You would actually take this secret
to the grave with you?

Come on. Let's just go.

-We're going and telling him everything.
-[screams] No!

[breathing shakily]

I'd rather k*ll myself

than let this ever see the light of day.

So…

are you going to let me commit suicide?

[panting]

[crashing]

[sobs]

[screams]

[Mussorgsky's
"Pictures at an Exhibition" playing]

-[music stops]
-[breathing heavily]

[suspenseful music plays]

[doorbell chimes]

Huh?

You didn't think to call first
before you came?

[somber music plays]

What are you being dramatic for?
What's on your mind?

Just tell me.

Why the long face?

You feeling guilty about something?
[chuckles]

That's right.

I've come here to beg forgiveness.

Nine years ago,
at the Harmonie Competition…

-[tense music plays]
-[ticking]

[Ji-hye] I'd rather k*ll myself

than let this ever see the light of day.

So…

are you going to let me commit suicide?

[sighs]

I was only able to win first place
in the competition

because of your interpretation.

After I lost my sheet music
for the set piece,

I was going to withdraw,

but you lent me your notations.

I was able to play the piece so well

because of the notes you made.

So, you see…

all of my success that I've had…

should have been yours.

I didn't have the courage
to tell the truth back then.

I'm sorry.

[Jeong-yo sighs]

[suspenseful music plays]

That's it?

That's what you came to say?

I don't see what the big deal is.

It's just some sheet music,

some notes I wrote on paper.

How you actually played is what matters.

You know… [sighs]

…I saw a video of that performance.

You had your own style
that went beyond any interpretation.

Anyway, I don't really care
about that stuff.

Come on. [scoffs]

You looked so serious,
I thought something terrible had happened.

[solemn music plays]

[sighs]

[Jeong-yo sighs]

CHOI JEONG-YO

[phone buzzing]

INCOMING CALL
MOM

[line ringing]

[automated voice]
This call cannot be connected.

After the beep, you will be connected
to voicemail, and call charges will apply.

[Ji-hye gasps]

[sighs]

Where have you been?

Wait.

Did you tell him?

Did you tell him, Pi-o?

[doorbell chimes]

[gasps]

[breathes shakily]

Go inside.

Why are you here?

[sighs]

There's just something
I wanted to talk to you about.

Can I come in for a sec?

[Jeong-yo] Wow.

Nice practice room.

Great sunlight too.

I bet the music just flows
in a room like this.

-[chuckles]
-So what did you want to say?

Right.

What is this?

I composed a piano concerto.

Took me about five years to finish.

I felt it was time
to share it with the world,

so I've been looking
for a soloist to play it.

Mr. Kang,

would you premiere this piece for me?

I'm unable to do it.

Why not?

I told you that I…

What right do I have to play that?

I thought I made myself quite clear.

That was just some thoughts
I had scribbled on a page.

You won it all on your own.

Don't just turn it down,
you haven't even looked at it yet.

At least give it a shot.

[chuckles]

[epic orchestral music playing]

[intricate piano playing]

[music fades]

It's just like I thought.

I can't do it.

Why not? Do you not like the piece?

No.

The piece is beautiful.

I can tell right away
how much effort you put into composing it.

I'm sure the world will be amazed
when it's released.

Then why don't you want to do it?

Because…

Uh, I ju…

Just find someone else.

I already found the one I want.

I've looked everywhere,

and you're the only one I've found
who can play it.

I don't need any run-of-the-mill pianist.

I need one who will put
their heart and soul into this piece

with the same passion I have.

I knew it the moment
we performed together.

The only one who could
play this piece with all their heart

is you, Mr. Kang Pi-o.

How about we think of it this way?

If your guilt toward me is tearing you up,

how about you use this
as an opportunity to make it up to me?

Would that work?

I won't release it if you don't play it.
It has to be you.

I'll leave it up to you.

But I'm willing to wait until you say yes.

Take care.

I look forward to your decision.

[intriguing music plays]

What does Jeong-yo want with you?

What was he talking about?

Were you listening?

[scoffs]

What did he mean by you feeling guilty?

Just how much did you tell him, huh?

I didn't tell him what you did,
so drop it.

Stay out of my business from now on.

[Jeong-yo] You asked me before

why I ended up conducting
instead of performing.

Nine years ago,

I suffered a g*nsh*t wound
to the right shoulder.

It must've damaged
the nerves in my fingers.

I can go about my life just fine.
I just can't play piano.

Take away music from a musician,
and he's left with hell.

As for your slump, well…

It's something you can overcome
with a little effort.

But I can't.

To be honest, I'm a little jealous.

If your guilt toward me is tearing you up,

how about you use this
as an opportunity to make it up to me?

[phone buzzes]

JEONG-YO - HOW LONG
ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE ME WAIT?

IF YOU FEEL BAD ABOUT THE PAST,
THEN JUST DO IT WITH ME.

[inhales deeply]

I'll do it.

If it's what you really want,
I'll give it my best shot.

[chuckles]

But the minute
you don't like what you hear,

you can replace me whenever you want.

I just want to do this because it's you.

I'll try my absolute hardest.

[Seung-woon] You composed
this piece of music?

Yes, that's right.

It's not bad for your first composition.

But I have to ask…

Did you have someone in mind
when you wrote this?

I wonder why

I hear the composer's story
before the music itself.

[chuckles]

I'm not sure.

When I wrote it, I tried to put
my true feelings into the piece.

Hmm…

[sighs] So, uh,

why did you show this composition to me?

I'd like to, uh…

premiere this piece at the orchestra's


What do you think, Maestro Kang?

All right.

You should give it a try.

However,

I'd like the performance to take the piece
beyond the page and turn it into music.

I want a piece that speaks to everyone.

Think you can do that?

[chuckles] Yes, I'm sure.

Is there a soloist you have in mind
to do the performance?

Yeah. [sighs]

There is one.

Kang Pi-o comes to mind.

[pensive music plays]

Pi-o?

I don't know.

Don't you think choosing a pianist
with a more expl*sive, bolder voice

would suit the piece more?

I believe Mr. Kang Pi-o has
the potential to pull this piece off.

I know I can bring it out of him.

[chuckles]

[sighs] It's truly a beautiful piece.

[sighs]

My goodness.

Pi-o sure is lucky.

Can I ask you something?

Mm-hmm.

You can be hard to please.

But I've noticed
you've been especially hard on Pi-o.

He's accomplished so much
and made a name for himself.

You could at least acknowledge him.

Why is it that you're so--

It's because he takes after me.

He'll push himself to the end.

[somber music plays]

He'll destroy himself
in his quest for excellence.

Art is a cruel thing.

Its hunger won't be satisfied until
it sucks the marrow out of your bones

and leaves you to rot.

If it does that
to even the talented players…

imagine…

what it does to those who are without.

[Hyun-jeong] Wow.

This is amazing. It really is.

[gasps] Jeong-yo.

How about, instead of just premiering it,

what if we released an album
before the anniversary festival?

-What do you think?
-An album?

Yeah, sure. Like I already mentioned,
if we release an album,

it'll solidify the two of you
as a marketable brand.

Besides, it'd be good
for the festival too.

It's a good marketing tool.

Oh, that's a really good idea. [chuckles]

What do you think? Does it sound good?

[clicks tongue] Well,
if Pi-o wants to do it, it's fine.

[chuckles]

[Ji-hye] No, you can't, Pi-o.

Why would you consider it?

If anything, you should avoid him.

Why do you insist on working together?

Why do you have to put yourself at risk?

You're only worried
about your secret getting out.

You don't feel sorry
for what you did at all, do you?

This is the only way
I can make it up to him.

I'll play this the best that I can.

What if he's up to something? What then?

You getting involved with him
has got me worried out of my mind.

[sighs]

Well, if that's the case,
it can't be helped.

If I can be the kindling
that lights the fire in him again,

then that's what I'll do.

[sighs]

Eighty years ago,
even amid the scars of w*r…

ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
PRESS CONFERENCE

…the power of music
is what kept us breathing.

Once a small, faint sound,
the Korean Symphony Orchestra

has now grown into a name
that graces the annals of music history.


[WORLD PREMIERE]

CONDUCTOR: CHOI JEONG-YO
PIANIST: KANG PI-O

This festival
will commemorate that journey

while marking a leap forward
for the next generation.

Working with Maestro Kang
is always a thrill for me.

His tireless exploration
of anything musical

and his fearless attitude
toward breaking convention

always keeps me on my toes.

I chose Mr. Kang to premiere it

because despite being
delicate and restrained,

he harbors a fiery passion
that burns deep within his heart.

As you all know, the finest performance

is drawn from a passionate heart
coupled with a cool head.

I will give this piece
everything that I have.

I will deliver a premiere

worthy of the composer.

[sighs]

Choi Jeong-yo.

I'm a bit hurt, you know.

I saw the piece you wrote, and, uh…

Well, I'm pretty sure
I could have done a good job with it.

But you clearly never considered me.

It was always gonna be your friend.

[chuckles, clicks tongue]
Sorry about that.

But as far as I'm concerned,

he is the only one who can play it.

[Hyun-soo] Oh. [chuckles]

[Jae-in] Oh, come on, Mr. Do.

You've been Maestro Kang's
golden boy for years.

Don't you think it's time
to share the spotlight?

Pi-o and Jeong-yo
should be allowed their bromance.

[Hyun-soo chuckles] What?
Is that how it is?

[all chuckle]

Oh, I swear, you musicians
and your obsession with premieres.

Jeong-yo, though, you'd better get to work

if you want to write pieces
for all those musicians that I lined up.

-[chuckles]
-[scoffs]

[Hyun-soo] Anyway,
this makes me very happy.

To see that my students have grown up
and become my competitors, right?

I mean, isn't this what
all teachers hope for, huh? [chuckles]

Kang Pi-o.

You'd better take
the stage by storm again.

You've gotta keep me on my toes
from now on, all right?

[scoffs] Yeah.

[Hyun-soo chuckles]

Hyun-soo.

Come here for a second.

Oh, of course.

[chuckling]

[Hyun-jeong] Look at that.
Maestro Kang still adores Hyun-soo.

Ah, right.

Mr. Kang,

as you practice the piece,
I was wondering,

could you check in with me
every now and then

to discuss how you're developing it?

I would really appreciate it if you could.

It'd be great if we could approach it
like we're creating it together.

Sure.

I will if that's what you want.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

All of them?

Mmm. Yeah.

Well, you should at least
accept the invitations

to play at Salzburg and Lucerne.

I don't want to lose focus.

Cancel all of my performances.

And don't accept any new invitations.

Can you do that?

Hey, guys.

How about we send everyone else home
and grab a beer together?

Oh, uh, I'm sorry.

I have something I need to take care of.
I gotta get home.

Oh, come on. It's not like
we all see each other that often.

Just stay a while.

Ah. I'm sorry.

All right then. Okay, next time.

Good night.

[phone buzzing]

Uh, hey, guys. [sighs]

Sorry, but something urgent just came up.

Let me get a rain check.

Oh, okay, Mr. Do.

-Yeah. Sorry. Mmm.
-Have a good night.

[gentle music playing]

[sighs]

Ji-hye.

Hey there.

Hmm?

-Wake up. Hey.
-[sighs]

[sighs]

Have this.

-Mmm.
-Drink it.

Hyun-soo.

Hyun-soo. [chuckles]

Hyun-soo.

Hyun-soo.

Everyone…

Everyone can make mistakes.

We all make mistakes in life, right?

[sighs]

I know.

I know I'm a terrible person.

I know that too well.

But I had no choice.

-I had no choice, did I?
-No, no. Come on, Ji-hye.

Let's go home, okay? Get up.
Okay, come on, get up.

My poor Pi-o.

My Pi-o is such an unfortunate soul.

Can you please save my Pi-o?

Please get Choi Jeong-yo away from him.

I'm so scared.

I'm scared to death.

["Nemesis" piano performance playing]

[Seung-woon] The reason
I asked to see you today…

After the orchestra's


I'm planning to step down
as artistic director.

What?

And I would really like…

Choi Jeong-yo to take over my position.

What do you think of that?

What on earth are you talking about?

[breathing deeply]

I'm against it.

It's much too soon.

No, it's not. I think my time is done.

The orchestra cannot evolve
if it stays stagnant.

Some fresh blood
to give it new life is in order.

And I think Jeong-yo
is the right person to do it.

Absolutely not.

You're still in good health.
You can't retire yet.

Besides,

the only reason I'm here is
because I like making music with you.

How could you do this to me?

Are you…

sick, by any chance?

You're hiding something from me,
aren't you?

You can tell me, okay?

No, it's not that at all.

It's just that
there's nothing more pathetic

than an old man who doesn't know
when to step aside.

I hope you can understand.

[sniffles]

-PRACTICE SCHEDULE-
TUESDAY, JUNE 9

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 5
CONDUCTOR KANG SEUNG-WOON

DO NOT ENTER
WHILE PRACTICE IS IN PROGRESS

[sighs]

[grunting]

We'll begin… [sighs]

…where we left off.

Part four, Adagietto.

All right.

Let us begin.

[Mahler's "Symphony No. 5,


Put some emotion into it.
Don't let it go any slower!

Don't just play the notes on the page.
Play it with heart!

[music stops]

Does anyone in this room

have the faintest idea

what the missing element is
from our performance just now?

You all played the notes very well.

But is music…

really something you can play

just by following the directions
on the score?

Adagietto is meant to move us.

This is a love letter Mahler wrote when
he fell head over heels for his dear Alma.

His love for her was so powerful

that he wrote her a passionate love letter
in the form of music.

But what you just did…

there is absolutely no love.

Please stop obsessing over the notes
and understand the emotions behind them.

Then pour your soul into it.

I'm lecturing you all like this 'cause…

I want every single player here to
take ownership of the music that you play.

Only when each and every one of you

truly owns the music

can that emotional energy resonate
and move the audience in the moment.

I want you to picture
the person you love the most in the world,

and imagine you're sending
your deepest love to them

with every note that you play.

All right.

Let's take it from the start.

[Mahler's "Symphony No. 5,


[gasps]

[phone buzzing]

NCAPF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER
KANG JI-HYE

[sighs]

What's this about?

Um… [grunts]

Well, have you heard
that your father is going to retire?

What do you mean?

Your father said he intends to retire
after the 80th anniversary performance

and pass the baton to Jeong-yo.

Do you know why he's doing that? Huh?

Is he, uh, sick, by any chance?

He's handing his position over

-to Choi Jeong-yo?
-[knocks on door]

Father.

There's no retirement age for conductors,
so why are you retiring?

Who told you I was retiring?

I told her to keep it a secret.

Why choose Choi Jeong-yo?

There are so many talented conductors
out there to consider.

Why would you hand it over
to someone so inexperienced?

What is wrong with you, Ji-hye?

Why do you hate Choi Jeong-yo
as much as you do?

What? Does he have
some dirt on you or something?

Have a little grace, all right?

You're only gonna make enemies this way.

And in the end, you're only
building bad karma for your child.

Do you still not understand
how the world works?

[pensive music plays]

Ah, sorry to keep you waiting.

Sorry.

Ah, Mr. Kang, did you manage to practice?

Let's hear it then.

-[chair scrapes]
-[bag thuds]

["Nemesis" playing]

[music stops]

How was that?

Did you not like it?

[sighs]

Were my expectations too high?

Or, um, did you not have
enough time to practice?

I feel like your interpretation
of the piece is too superficial.

I don't think it's even at the point
where I can give you any feedback yet.

Think it over some more,
and let's meet again next week, okay?

Good work.

[tense music plays]

What exactly is it that you didn't like
about my rendition?

I did my best to interpret the piece
and practiced very hard.

But if you think
this isn't the right direction,

I'd like to know your reason for that.

[sighs]

So this is what you have to show
for all that hard work?

Then why don't we go over it slowly
from the top?

Mr. Kang, what do you think
the theme of this piece is?

I think it's the price one must pay
for their arrogance.

That's quite a decent interpretation.

But if you interpreted the piece that way,

I'm curious as to
why play it so beautifully?

With your level of experience, Mr. Kang,

why are you still keeping yourself hidden
behind all that armor?

I'll see you next week.

Really nice job. Sorry about that.

So what?

Now you're planning to completely
take the piece apart, is that it?

-Yes.
-That's a great idea.

Hmm. A stronger foundation
will support your performance.

Come on in.

The harpsichord.

["Nemesis" playing]

[music stops]

Would it be all right
if I practiced on it?

Of course.

Thank you so much.

Hey, Pi-o…

Forget it.

Just let me know before you leave, got it?

Okay.

["Nemesis" playing]

[Jeong-yo] Mr. Kang, what do you think
the theme of this piece is?

I think it's the price one must pay
for their arrogance.

But if you interpreted the piece that way,

I'm curious as to
why play it so beautifully?

With your level of experience, Mr. Kang,

why are you still keeping yourself hidden
behind all that armor?

["Nemesis" playing]

[music stops]

What do you think?

Does it still sound superficial?

No. I thought that was great.

It was more than just great.
It was so moving.

You know, this is why I like you so much.

I think you're a genius.

[chuckles] Oh, come on.
You don't have to flatter me that much.

I'm not. I'm dead serious.

Hearing you play the score just now,
there's no disconnect.

Really?

[sighs]

["Nemesis" playing]

How was that?

Let's hear the cadenza again.

[music resumes]

Too slow.

Now it's too fast.

Too slow.

No, you're playing it too fast!

[pants]

What do you think you're doing here?

How little did you prepare
if you can't even get

the composer's intended tempo right?

This is not the tempo
I intended for the piece.

Go work on it some more.

[breathes deeply]

Hey, Choi Jeong-yo.

Can you explain it in a way
that makes sense?

Okay. This is 160.

This is the tempo marked for the piece.

I practiced to this exact tempo.

But you said I was wrong?

What part exactly did I get wrong?

What tempo do you have in your head
that you're going for?

[Jeong-yo sighs]

Mr. Kang, how is it after all this time
you haven't changed one bit?

Music…

isn't just some convenient ready-made meal
you pull out of the freezer

and heat up in the microwave.

Please.

Please feel the rhythm with your soul.

How do you expect to win
against a hundred-member orchestra

if you play like this?

[sighs]

[clicking tongue]

[sighs] I don't get it at all.

To my ears, it sounded incredible.

What exactly is it
that Jeong-yo didn't like?

Hey. Want me to talk to him
about it for you?

It's all right.

I guess I failed to grasp
his underlying intent.

I'll give it some more thought.

[sighs]

[phone buzzing]

Oh. Hey.

What should I do?

Your father's gone missing from here,
and they still haven't found him yet.

What?

How long has he been gone?

I don't know, man.

They think since after lunch,
during the afternoon walk.

They only just noticed?

Hang tight. I'll be right there.

[suspenseful music plays]

[tires screech]

Did they check the bars nearby?

Yeah, they apparently did,
but no one's seen him anywhere.

They're asking
if I want to report him missing.

Should I do that?

Nah, let's wait a little while.

Just wait for me to get there.

[sighs]

ALCOHOL ADDICTION
TREATMENT CENTER

[sighs]

[sighs]

Ms. Kang, what brings you here?

Oh, Jeong-yo, hi.

What are you doing here?

Ah, the director of the facility here
asked if I could come and perform

for the patients.

And what about you, Ms. Kang?

Well…

someone I know is staying here,
so I'm visiting.

At an alcohol addiction treatment center?

Yeah.

You're incredible, doing volunteer work
with your busy schedule.

[chuckles]

It's nothing. [clicks tongue]

I'll need to hear
what the director has to say first

before I decide I can do it.

-Nothing's confirmed yet.
-Oh, right.

Still, it's quite good of you.

I have somewhere to be,
so I should get going.

-See you next time.
-Have a good one.

What? You think she's on to us
or something?

You made sure the people there know
to keep their mouths shut?

Yeah, I made sure
they wouldn't say a word to anyone.

Don't worry about that.

[sighs] Ah, where in the hell
did that old man wander off to?

[sighs] Hey, I don't think he's here.

Let's just report him missing
to the police. Yeah?

Man, where the hell is he? sh*t.

Wait a minute.

What?

KIM'S SUYUK

Hey, you think he could be around here?

Whoa, no way.

[chuckles]
Hey, how did you know he was here?

Man, that old man is living the life.

Mr. Choi.

-[Mr. Choi] Huh?
-Do you recognize me?

-[Mr. Choi] What do you want?
-Let's go back to the hospital, okay?

[groans] I'm not going back
to the hospital.

You need to go back there.

-You're a patient.
-I'm not going.

-Come on, let's go.
-I'm not going to the hospital!

-I don't wanna go!
-Come on.

-[sighs] I don't wanna go back there.
-Where do you think you're going?

I said I'm not going back to the hospital.

Who's been paying my hospital bills, huh?

Come on. Stop getting into trouble
and just stay put.

-I said I don't wanna go. Don't make me.
-Okay? There.

[Mr. Choi groaning]

[panting] Go on.

[sighs]

Music…

isn't just some convenient ready-made meal
you pull out of the freezer

and heat up in the microwave.

Please.

Please feel the rhythm with your soul.

[metronome ticking]

["Nemesis" cadenza playing]

[breathing heavily]

What are you doing here?

Pi-o.

What if Choi Jeong-yo
doesn't actually have amnesia?

-What happens then?
-Please, just stop already.

Are you still trying
to shift the blame to Jeong-yo?

[intriguing music plays]

That's not it, Pi-o.

Jeong-yo is hiding something.

If he's got amnesia, why's he back here?

And why would he choose
the Korean Symphony out of all the others?

And most importantly,

he keeps getting involved with you.

Isn't it a little weird?

[sighs] I just can't figure him out,
but I know he's up to something,

so last night I followed him.

You know where he went?

An alcohol addiction treatment center
outside of the city.

-You actually followed him there?
-Shh!

Just listen to me.

I don't know how he knew
I was following him,

but he suddenly appeared
and said hi to me.

He said he was out there
to do some volunteer work.

But he doesn't know anyone in Korea,
so who would ask him to go there?

How does that make sense? Isn't he busy?

The way he stopped me was weird too.

He's got a secret.

When I saw him at the Seodam Art Center,
he had this strange look in his eye.

He slipped out of the event
and went into some random practice room

and just stared out of the window.

He seemed flustered when I walked in.

Could it be

he's got his memories back?

Seodam Art Center
is where his mom passed away.

How could he forget something like that?

Mom, stop spinning stories in your head.

And stop tailing Jeong-yo.

If you do that again…

I won't be able to ignore it.

[inhales deeply]

[sighs]

Mr. Kang, how is it after all this time
you haven't changed one bit?

-[tense music plays]
-[ticking]

How do you expect to win
against a hundred-member orchestra

if you play like this?

[Pi-o] So when you play a concerto,

the pianist has to fight and win
against the entire orchestra.

And other times,
they have to work together.

Well, the problem, as I see it,

is that you can't just run away
from a slump.

The only way you can get through it
is to face it head-on.

But you can't solve a problem
by ignoring it. You know that.

This is something you have to face,
sooner or later.

["Nocturne" piano performance playing]

["Nemesis" piano performance overlaps]

[Ji-hye] He's got a secret.

When I saw him at the Seodam Art Center,
he had this strange look in his eye.

[sighs]

[suspenseful music plays]

[Ji-hye] What if Choi Jeong-yo
doesn't actually have amnesia?

What happens then?

Kang Pi-o, let's make a promise.

After the competition is over,

let's hang out
and play some more four-hands.

Okay.

[both chuckle]

[Ji-hye] He slipped out of the event
and went into some random practice room

and just stared out of the window.

He seemed flustered when I walked in.

Could it be

he's got his memories back?

Hey, don't be sore if I beat you, okay?
When we play, let's have fun.

JEONG-YO'S GOING TO WIN
NO, PI-O'S GOING TO!

[young Pi-o] Oh, please.
I'm the one who's gonna win.

So you can't get upset.

SPECIAL THANKS TO KO CHANG-SEOK
FOR HIS GUEST APPEARANCE

["Where the light stays" playing]

FOUR HANDS, TWO SONATAS

[Pi-o] You remember everything.

Why the hell would you
tell a lie like that, Jeong-yo?

I don't understand
what you're talking about, Mr. Kang.

We have to get rid of him
so that he can't run his mouth.

You can call me Mr. Kim.

[Jeong-yo] Do you think I went
through the trouble of coming back

just to give you a free pass?

And this part here!

[Jae-in] At this rate,
it will be bad for both of you.

[Pi-o] If I wreck my fingers
or ruin the performance,

it'll be my fault.

[Seung-woon]
Break out of your shell, Pi-o.