01x05 - Accelerando: Accelerating

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Shall we take some questions now?

Yes?

What should I do

when I don't want to practice?

Just practice.

Who likes to practice?

I don't like it, either.

In my case,

I really do try hard,

but I feel that I can't keep up with

those who are talented.

Do you think that

with hard work and effort,

can you beat natural talent?

Sadly, I must say that

music is a field in which

natural talent plays a big part.

However

Being able to dream.

That's the greatest talent of all.

If you add hard work to that,

I'm very sure you will

achieve your dream.

I'm really sorry to say that

it's time to end the talk concert.

- No!

- Keep going!

I'm sad our time has ended,

but let's hope

and promise to meet again.

To wrap things up, Mr. Park said

he'll play something for you all.

What will you play?

What shall I play that day?

Is there anything you want to hear?

"Träumerei".

I think that

music belongs to those who listen.

Even the same piece means

something else to each listener.

When you play "Träumerei",

I'm reminded of my dream.

That's why I want to hear it again.

Your "Träumerei".

From Schumann's "Kinderszenen",

"Träumerei".

I'll play Chopin's Ballade No. 3.

TALK CONCERT OF

PASSION AND SYMPATHY

Okay, if you're ready. 1, 2, 3.

Very nice.

Thank you for sending the piano.

- Well done.

- Good job.

It's nothing.

How did you find out?

Was it something

I shouldn't have known?

Ms. Chae.

Can you help me clean up outside?

Oh, sure.

Excuse me.

Let's go.

Take that to storage.

Why did you come this far?

I agreed to do this out of goodwill.

It gets awkward if you're involved.

I got involved on purpose.

They don't treat you with respect.

I want them to

feel awkward around you.

Why would they?

It's you they can't deal with.

Let's go.

I wanted to hear it.

"Träumerei".

You said you'd never play it again.

That hurt me too much.

"Träumerei"

is just one of many piano pieces.

That's it.

Not playing it doesn't hurt anyone,

and playing it makes no difference.

It meant nothing at all

to you?

Not anymore.

Why not?

Why not anymore?

It should have no meaning.

Because there can be no meaning

between you and me.

For a long time,

that piece

No, you.

You meant a lot to me.

If I said this to you,

what face would you make?

What would you say?

I wondered and forgot

hundreds of times

on my own.

But Jung Kyung

I love you.

No.

I pleaded with you.

I asked, as a favor.

We'll break up.

- What?

- I know you can't hurt others.

I'll do it.

I'll hurt him

and come to you.

You love me too.

Don't go.

- Don't leave.

- Stay there.

Endure it.

I endured it too.

You do the same.

Song Ah.

If you're done, let's go.

Okay.

EPISODE 5: ACCELERANDO,

ACCELERATING

- You did well today.

- Not at all. It's my job.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

You did well today.

You too.

Actually, I felt disheartened

ever since I got here.

They're just middle-school students

in their teens,

but they're so admirable.

They all fight intensely

to realize their dreams.

I think that having talent

is a blessing.

I'm so jealous.

It's more of a blessing

to not be talented.

Pardon?

If I weren't talented,

then

maybe everything

would've been better.

I think so very often.

Joon Young.

Didn't you hear

what the student said?

So many people struggle

because they lack talent

even though they like something

and try hard.

Not everyone is talented like you.

You don't know what it's like

to lack talent

and said that dreaming

is the greatest talent,

and that if one dreams and tries,

one can achieve their dream?

Do you even know how one feels

to lack talent?

What?

You'll major music

instead of getting a job?

You lost your mind.

I haven't lost my mind.

I thought very seriously.

Song Ah.

I ask because I'm not sure.

Are you

even talented at playing the violin?

Are you talented at

playing the violin?

Don't come last in your class then!

It's more of a blessing

to not be talented.

I'd never even wanted or even

dreamed of having

that level of talent.

I sometimes wonder

what did I do so wrong

in my previous life

that I'm doing this right now?

So why is it that

when you achieved your dream

with your talent,

you don't seem happy?

Did you

never really love the talent that

you're born with?

LEE JUNG KYUNG, JULY 15, 2009

I heard Jo Su An's dad is the CEO

of Jo and Jung Law Firm.

Gosh, I'm so jealous of people

born with a silver spoon.

She's using a professor of

Seoryeong University

as her accompanist.

She's smart as well as

from a wealthy family.

It's a good thing to get acquainted

with Professor Yoo.

Look how well

Park Joon Young ended up.

Professor Yoo is the one

who's truly talented.

Mr. Park is a natural-born genius.

I'm not sure about

Professor Yoo though.

When Joon Young was admitted

to the arts middle school,

he was ranked about 10th

in the piano performance test

out of about 50 or 60 students.

He was pretty ordinary.

No way.

KDB HYUNDAI BANK

You can't get a credit loan

since you're a freelancer.

Hey, Joon Young.

It really is you.

Hello.

It's been so long.

How have you been?

This is Intern Kim Hae Na,

who's in charge of

today's performance.

Ms. Jo, you know her, right?

Yes. Goodness,

you're an intern here?

What?

Oh, yes.

I see.

It's almost impossible

for a poor kid to receive attention

at an arts middle school.

On top of that, Joon Young

isn't the type to try to stand out

in order to survive.

But Professor Yoo recognized

his talent right away.

It's true our foundation

introduced them by chance at first,

but after that, Joon Young dominated

the competitions

and won second place in

the Chopin Competition.

That's why whom you meet

as a teacher is really important.

I see.

Professor Yoo was Joon Young's

only teacher

since he was in middle school.

They must be really close

to each other.

How have you been, sir?

I've been doing fine.

I just came back after

a performance in LA.

- Oh.

- I heard you're taking a year off.

- Yes.

- I see.

I have a performance

at Kyunghoo tonight.

I'm playing for Mr. Jo's

daughter's recital.

- I see.

- Don't you know Mr. Jo well?

He used to help you out a lot.

You should come to say hi.

I'll see you there later then.

Wipe that grim expression

of your face.

You punk.

I heard Jung Kyung applied

for Seoryeong University.

I knew it. She's on a totally

different level.

How can you know everything

when you don't even play?

Word gets around fast in this field.

The story of you

and Jung Kyung dating

has practically become

a fairy tale.

So how does it end?

Will you become the male Cinderella?

I don't like Cinderella.

I'm just joking.

What's the problem?

What?

Your cello. What's the problem?

Do you have another guest after me?

INFORMATION FOR LOCKERS

Yes, Jung Kyung.

What?

Yes, I'll be the only one

attending today's performance.

Don't worry. She'll be better

if she gets some rest.

Oh. Okay, then.

I'll see you later. Okay.

Hey, Joon Young.

Today?

TEAM LEADER, CHA YOUNG IN

There aren't any tickets anyway.

Mr. Jo bought

all the leftover tickets.

Wait.

Wait a minute.

Why did you quit playing?

You were good at it.

You were good at it.

Are you mocking me or what?

Only when I was at

Seoryeong University.

Well, during middle school

and high school,

I was busy with competitions,

performance tests, and exams.

I had no time to think,

so I just kept playing.

But after going to college,

I didn't want to practice anymore.

And after about two or three months,

I heard someone playing the violin

from somewhere.

She wasn't that good,

but she played so hard.

She said it was her hobby

since elementary school.

So I asked her later

why she played so hard.

What did she say?

She said she liked it.

Playing the violin.

Since I like it.

I want to continue playing

and get better at it.

She said she wanted to

continue playing and get better.

That's when I realized it.

That I was just a person

who liked playing the violin

at a certain level.

I tried to love playing it like her,

but it wasn't easy.

That's why I quit.

It really takes courage

to quit though.

You were very brave.

I'm enjoying

my work.

The more I do it,

the more I want to get better

and become the best.

I want to do it

for the rest of my life.

Do you know how it feels

when your heart races

just by thinking about it?

I do.

Yes, it's that feeling.

What?

I wasn't particularly brave.

That was

just it.

What could I do when my heart

kept racing?

I had to keep going forward.

Hello. May I have your name?

Here is your ticket.

- Enjoy the performance.

- Thank you.

Do you need a program book

Oh

Hello.

Hello.

Did you reserve a ticket?

I have a ticket.

How have you been?

Good.

Oh, here.

Joon Young, you're here.

Come with me for a second.

- Here is your program book.

- Thank you.

Thank you.

You reviewed Joon Young's

contract

with his management agency.

Do you know it's already been

seven years?

Since he moved to Berlin right away

after signing the contract.

- Has it really been that long?

- Yes.

Su An went to all of

your New York performances.

Oh, gosh.

Don't forget to say hi

and take a photo later.

Okay.

We should get dinner sometime.

Ma'am, Su An said she didn't bring

her performance shoes.

Oh, no. She came in slippers.

What shall we do?

Is there a shoe store nearby?

No.

What's her shoe size?

230mm.

I wear the same size.

It won't show when I'm standing.

I'll wear these.

I'm glad.

I think we met before.

Oh, well, maybe

Song Ah majors in violin

at Seoryeong University.

In the same year as Hae Na.

I think we took the same lecture.

You failed the entrance exam

3 or 4 times, didn't you?

Yes.

You're still playing.

Ms. Cha, let's go.

She's always last in her class.

Is everyone who majors violin

at Seoryeong a violinist?

Jo Su An, don't mind others

and warm up your fingers.

Song Ah. It's not always good

to keep it inside.

Regardless of who her parents are,

what's rude is rude.

Su An has to go on stage soon.

The performer is most important.

Joon Young.

- Is everything okay?

- Yes.

Song Ah really averted a disaster.

She did.

I should give you your ticket.

Here.

- Thank you.

- It's fine. Go on inside.

What about you?

This isn't my ticket.

There she comes.

Hurry. The recital starts soon.

I didn't know you'd come.

Min Seong.

I have to go.

- Thank you.

- Thanks so much for coming.

You did so well. I'm jealous.

Did you lock your dressing room?

Your violin's there.

It's fine. Someone's watching it.

Congratulations.

- Thank you.

- You both made it.

I should've painted my toenails.

She's always last in her class.

Is everyone who majors violin

at Seoryeong a violinist?

Where are you?

I'm in the rehearsal room.

I'M IN THE REHEARSAL ROOM.

Congratulations. You looked amazing.

Thank you, Jung Kyung.

This is Lee Jung Kyung.

She just got her PhD from Juilliard.

Hello. I heard a lot about you

from your grandmother.

Hello.

I was hoping to meet you one day.

Oh, I saw you

not long ago in New York.

- Me?

- Yes.

You were at Park Joon Young's

recital, weren't you?

I rushed after you to say hi

after the recital,

but I couldn't because you

went to Mr. Park's dressing room.

Oh, that day.

Where is Joon Young?

You watched the recital together.

Mr. Jo.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

- Su An, you were amazing today.

- Thank you.

You must be so pleased.

Yes?

Song Ah.

Why are you here?

Here you go.

I'm sorry it took a while.

TO VIOLINIST MS. CHAE SONG AH

THE NEXT EPISODE WILL AIR SOON

I

like you.

Why aren't you saying anything?

You heard me.

You heard me right.

- That night

- Is it your first time here?

What do you think?

Didn't you say

you wanted to come here?

But there's nothing much to it,

right?

Don't you think

this is a similar situation?

You're just curious.

You and I

You and I have both

been together

for so long.

It's because you're just curious.

I understand.

- Hyeon h*.

- Everything's the same.

Once you make that choice,

you'll regret it.

It'll be more uncomfortable

and you won't like it.

If

you're really curious,

you can go shortly.

You can get some fresh air.

But

please don't leave me.

Hyeon h*.

Let's end it now.

I'm sorry.

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

Why?

What?

I envy you.

You pretend not to hear anything

and pretend as if

nothing ever happened.

I hope you're happy

with your choice.

Min Seong.

Why don't you just pretend

that I don't even exist?

Min Seong.

I can't believe I liked

a person like you.

Let go of me.

This will be the end of

the 37th general meeting

of the Korean Violin Teacher's

Association.

- Have a good day.

- Bye.

I didn't know

you were coming today.

You still seem very devoted.

Just because I retired doesn't mean

I'm not a teacher.

Everyone says there's still

no teacher like me

and there won't be in the future.

Thank you.

- We'll have three seolleongtangs.

- Okay.

Gosh, can't they stop sending

these things?

I don't understand why

they keep doing it.

Is that for J Chamber?

I received an invitation too.

They send it out to everyone.

The chamber orchestra by

Professor Song of our school?

You attend Seoryeong University,

right?

Then can you please protest

to your school

to stop doing this type of stuff?

Professor Song's pupils

devote everything to become

members of that orchestra.

They have to become members

at least

to have connections here and there.

They're not even good at playing.

Why do they keep doing it?

You don't know why Professor Song

continues with J Chamber?

- Listen carefully.

- Here he goes again.

Professors from the music department

need to perform each year

instead of writing dissertations.

But most of them stop practicing

once they become professors.

You're right. Our professor's

performance is seriously

How can they play for 90 minutes

if they're not good enough?

But no orchestra will invite them,

so that's out of the question too.

They eventually have to opt for

chamber music. But the problem is,

Professor Song has been

a professor for about

30 years, right?

So she probably hasn't practiced

for 30 years.

Then she can't play in

small-sized trios

or string quartets either.

Then what's left?

- A chamber.

- A chamber.

So she gathers a few dozen of

her pupils

to establish a chamber and performs.

So it's actually a disguise

in a way.

Really? That was what it was?

Do people even buy their tickets?

Tickets?

The pupils of all her pupils

are all forced to buy them.

Anyhow, it's a deep-rooted custom

that's been passed down

to generations.

Come watch our chamber orchestra

if you have time.

When will you retire

if you're busy with your chamber?

My students are volunteering

to play for the chamber,

so there will be no problem.

And their families are all lining up

to sponsor us.

My assistant is so good at her work.

I'm so fortunate to have

great people around me.

Oh, right.

I heard your assistant is going

abroad for her doctor´s degree.

I guess she's leaving because

she wants another teacher.

Yes. I strongly recommended it

to her.

I shouldn't keep such a talented

person like her

in this small country.

That's not right as a teacher.

Among my students is a girl

named Lee Jung Kyung.

She's the daughter of

Kyunghoo Group.

She'll apply for my position soon.

- So?

- You should get along with her.

You don't have a chamber

to sponsor you anyway,

but it would be helpful to

get acquainted with her family.

If you don't have any connections,

you should try to make one.

- Gosh, Professor Song.

- It's been a long time.

- It's so nice to meet you.

- Yes.

You haven't changed a bit.

Stop flattering me.

You look great too.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

It's so pretty.

We should eat stuff like this

on the weekend.

I'm so bored of cafeteria food.

Let's eat. This is on me.

- I got rejected.

- What?

I told Dong Yun that I liked him,

and he rejected me.

What's wrong with it?

Do you see this stick in here?

This is called a sound post.

I'll adjust this and

match the balance.

Okay.

You should've told me sooner

if it sounded strange.

Tomorrow's the audition.

Why tell me today?

Instruments tend to be

unpredictable.

What are you auditioning for?

The Kyunghoo Young Artist Audition.

Really?

I have a good friend

who works there.

Really? What's her name?

Chae Song Ah.

I don't know who that is.

Do you know?

She's really pretty.

How can you not know?

What do you think is

the worst answer

when you tell someone

you like them?

"I don't like you. I'm sorry."

"I'm actually married."

There are many answers.

But forget all of that.

Dong Yun's answer was

the worst of the worst.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that."

How can he say that

when he heard everything?

How can he?

I know I just had a crush

when he didn't like me at all.

Yes. I know that very well.

But when I said I liked him,

was it that meaningless to him

to consider it

as nothing?

It hurts, Song Ah.

It hurts so much.

The board of directors meeting

is coming up soon. You should come.

You're a director too.

You need to do your duty.

Okay.

If you don't want to,

find someone who will take

your place.

Someone who can help your father.

I

broke up with Hyeon h*.

Really?

Is that all you have to say?

Are you upset?

Fine, I'll ask you.

Why did you break up?

I wasn't asking you to ask.

Do you want my opinion?

I want to applaud loudly.

He wasn't meant for you.

It doesn't matter

that he didn't have anything.

But he had no guts or courage.

He was just too naive,

like a little puppy.

Goodness, there's no spot here

for someone who's so carefree.

That's why I broke up with him.

You don't have to be so harsh.

Do you think I'm only talking about

Hyeon h* right now?

MOM

Welcome.

Hello.

Has it been 10 years since

your parents ran this store?

Yes.

When your father worked

at our construction company,

I thought you'd ask Jung Kyung

to put in a good word for him.

My dad should take care of himself.

I see.

You're not the type to ask

for favors.

But wise people

ask for favors at the right place

at the right time.

Maybe it's because I've become

wiser with age.

I want to ask you a favor.

There's an opening for a professor

of music

at Seoryeong University.

Why don't you apply?

The position is vacant after

a violin professor retired.

But it doesn't have to be

a violin player.

But that position should go to

Jung Kyung

Oh. Jung Kyung also wants

to be a professor

at Seoryeong University.

She's so stubborn, saying

she wants to do as she pleases.

But everyone has their own place

that suits them.

And her place

is not a professor,

but a director of our foundation.

But, still

What?

You're not qualified to be

a Seoryeong University professor?

Well, that's true.

No. Your talent is irrelevant.

Who believes in you

and supports you.

That may be more important.

That could be luck or your ability.

This time, I can assure you

I'm not on Jung Kyung's side.

I'm on your side.

Joon Young will love it too.

At this age, whether it's

a friend or colleague,

there needs to be a certain balance

in order to get along.

If one person is very successful

or lags behind,

it might cause conflict

between each other.

When you're students,

it's not a big deal,

but what happens once you grow up?

One of you is the director

of a foundation

and the other is a world-famous

pianist.

Then you should become

a Seoryeong University professor

to even the balance.

Yes.

Professor Lee?

Hello.

- You came.

- Yes.

Oh, gosh.

You have so many

scholarship students

and you attend

every one of their recitals?

Our scholarship program

is just a seed we sow.

We have to keep an eye on

how they grow afterward.

Does anyone care?

By the way, in your senior class,

- Chae Song Ah and Kim Hae Na

- What about them?

Are they scholarship recipients too?

No, they're not.

Right?

Hae Na's grades are middling

and Song Ah's last in class.

They're interning at

my Performance Planning Team.

- Are they?

- Yes.

I didn't know.

Hae Na's father is the dean of

our College of Engineering.

Oh, I see.

She's smart and hard-working

like her father, isn't she?

Yes. So is Song Ah.

Song Ah?

Didn't she study business

at our university first?

- Yes.

- Right.

She has the smarts.

She just can't play the violin.

Anyway, Song Ah's

very good at what she does.

She's quick-witted

and has good taste.

Is she?

I'm glad she's good at something.

TO VIOLINIST MS. CHAE SONG AH

Are you at home?

Yes. You're home too, right?

Not yet.

Not yet?

PARK JOON YOUNG

Hello?

I didn't wake you, did I?

No, you didn't.

Why are you still outside?

I'm just walking.

It's not because

something bad happened.

The weather's nice.

Where are you?

By the palace again?

How did you know?

I'm on the Deoksugung

Stonewall Walkway.

Really?

You're on that walkway

on your own at this hour?

Then who would I walk with?

Get home safely, then.

- Song Ah.

- Yes?

Do you have plans

after work tomorrow?

No.

Good. Then how about

we have dinner together?

Okay. I'd like that.

Then I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay.

Sleep well.

You too.

SUHYUN BANK

You maxed out your loan limit,

so you can't apply for more.

I see.

It is with regret that,

despite your wonderful audition

and interview,

I've decided to move forward

with a different candidate.

Song Ah.

Did I make you wait?

No.

Shall we go and eat?

Yes.

You must've been busy all day, then.

It's fine since

I don't work overtime.

What did you do today?

I dealt with a few personal errands.

I see.

Shall we walk?

Yes.

I was right.

About what?

I thought I'd feel better

if I saw you.

Did something happen today?

I don't know why

I think of you on bad days.

I must be a nuisance.

- I'm sorry.

- It's fine.

Still, it would be better

if you didn't have

any bad days.

You can call me

when you're having a rough day.

I'd rather call you on a good day.

That's even better.

Make sure to call.

I will.

Promise.

Okay, I promise.

- Shall we go?

- Yes.

DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?

Graduate school?

Let's study together and

have fun for two more years.

Why do you still wear that ring?

It's over between us.

Were you really going to marry me?

What gave you such confidence?

I gave up all hope on you.

The keys on that piano

felt too heavy whenever I played.

Is that such a weakness?

Song Ah. Joon Young and I

go back 15 years.

Song Ah's love life.

It's not me. It's my friend.

You have feelings, which is why

you keep thinking of him,

and that's why you keep texting.

If they really like you,

they won't confuse you.

I don't think I want to

be friends with you.

I won't do it.