01x08 - Con Fermezza: Firmly, Clearly

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It's time. Shall we begin?

Sure.

We'll start the master class

of Seoryeong University's

College of Music,

Instrument Department

professor candidate Lee Jung Kyung.

STRING INSTRUMEN

PROFESSOR CANDIDATE MASTER CLASS

LEE JUNG KYUNG, VIOLIN

This part here.

Isn't the fingering a little hard?

It is.

I think that rather than

your fourth finger,

using your third finger

would be easier to do vibrato.

- Okay.

- Shall we try switching it?

PRACTICE ROOM,

SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY

Next up is fourth-year student

Kim Hae Na.

Oh, something came up with Hae Na,

so I found another student.

Here she is.

It's Franck's sonata.

Yes.

If you're ready, let's begin.

Franck's sonata is a tough piece.

You played very well.

The sound is clear

and the notes precise.

You practiced very hard.

But

your music sounds almost hesitant.

The mood of this piece is dreamy,

as if you're walking in a dream,

but the player herself

cannot drift aimlessly

within the music.

It's your music, not anyone else's.

The music isn't dragging you about.

You are showing the music

where to go.

You must play each note

with conviction.

Shall we try playing from the start?

Yes.

Play this part like this, shall we?

Okay.

Ms. Lee, your time is up.

I can't go over my time.

We'll have to stop here.

I'm sorry.

Don't be. Thank you.

Just a moment.

We'll break for 10 minutes.

Here.

Thank you.

- Wait.

- Yes?

Conviction.

Where does it come from?

That's a tough question.

I told you that's how you must play,

but I myself am not sure how.

If you find the answer,

can you share it with me?

Yes. I will do that.

STRING INSTRUMEN

PROFESSOR CANDIDATE MASTER CLASS

LEE JUNG KYUNG, VIOLIN

Did it go well?

I learned a lot.

I waited for you.

I'm concerned by it too.

By every single thing you say,

and every single thing you do.

I won't

make you wait too long.

So will you

wait for just

a little longer?

Yes.

I'll wait.

EPISODE 8: CON FERMEZZA,

FIRMLY, CLEARLY

I understand.

I feel let down, but you're adamant,

so I won't hold you back.

Thanks for your work for five years.

I learned a lot too.

Can I ask what you'll do

after you leave the foundation?

I think I'll open the Korea office

of Park Joon Young's agency.

Talks with his agent Chris

are going very positively.

You'll be my first call

when things are confirmed.

Will you help me out?

The person who complained to Chris

about Joon Young's talk concert

at Hankook Arts Middle School.

Was that you?

Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation

was reluctant to capitalize on

the great talent

that is Park Joon Young.

- Mr. Park.

- I'm saying that you are

clearly partially responsible for

Park Joon Young's failing career.

Ms. Im. You're coming back

next month

when your maternity leave

ends, right?

It's delicious.

If you think about it, Soo Kyung

seems to have guts, but she doesn't.

The girl who played Franck's sonata.

Why did Soo Kyung send a girl

like that for your master class?

My gosh. Look at your face.

Are you worried already?

Don't worry. Once you join,

we won't have such students.

Seoryeong University isn't a place

for just anyone who can hold a bow.

I learned a lot today as well.

My gosh.

You'll become

such a great professor.

Play this part like this, shall we?

Okay.

Are you done?

Start again from the top.

Hey, Chris. I'm doing fine.

How are you?

Wait.

So, are you saying that

we're no longer working with

Kyunghoo Foundation?

And Simon from Kyunghoo

is going to be

the head of the Korean branch?

It just doesn't feel right.

Chris. I have to go.

Talk to you later.

Okay, bye.

Yes?

Young In.

I really had no idea.

I'll try talking to Chris again.

Okay. Thank you.

Yes?

- Oh, hey.

- Joon Young.

Hello.

Why won't you come in?

You know Ms. Lee from

"Monthly Piano", right?

- Help?

- Yes.

What advice from your professor

contributed most to your becoming

a master of competitions?

My professor

knows the essence of a competition

better than anyone.

I knew it.

You're called "The Handler"

for a reason.

You're the only professor here

who didn't study at Seoryeong.

There must've been many problems,

but starting with Joon Young,

so many of your pupils did so well

in international competitions.

Why does it matter

when music doesn't state

who the professor is

and where they graduated from?

Why isn't it stated?

It's mentioned in their profiles.

"Studied under so-and-so

from what university."

That line is what shapes

the music industry.

But now I see

it's a silly question to ask.

Joon Young's the first in your group

of pupils and connections.

It's not like we're a clique.

But there's a rumor that

you two drifted apart

since the Chopin Competition.

What is wrong with people?

They say all sorts of things because

they're jealous of Joon Young.

Right?

Our industry is a jealous bunch.

They speak so childishly about

how you discovered Joon Young.

They say you got lucky.

My goodness.

- Shall we wrap things up, then?

- Shall we?

Oh, look at the time.

Then I'll ask one last question.

The Tchaikovsky Competition's

a few months away.

Who do you think will win?

Seung Ji Min won

the Chopin Competition.

Most piano majors

who are said to be good

are preparing for next year's

Tchaikovsky Competition.

No Korean has won

that competition yet.

The first title is always important.

So, who does Park Joon Young

think will win?

Won't it be the person who gains

the highest average score?

You're right.

I asked another silly question.

That's all for now.

Thank you for your time today.

I should thank you.

Joon Young, see you around.

You got much better at

answering questions.

Why didn't you say you're entering

the Tchaikovsky Competition?

What?

Are you afraid you won't get far?

What is it?

What are you staring at?

It's a notice about a lecture.

You look a bit tired today.

No. I'm fine.

Is your lecture over?

I had a lesson.

You must've played really hard.

What about lunch?

If you haven't eaten yet, join me.

Sorry. I have other plans

and I have to leave right now.

Are you meeting someone?

It's just

someone I know.

I see.

Then I'll get going, then.

Enjoy your lunch.

I will. You too.

Okay.

2020 2ND SEMESTER,

ORCHESTRA SEATING ARRANGEMEN

CHAE SONG AH

So the headquarters will

establish a Korean branch

in order to manage

your career more tightly

and efficiently.

So you'll have to cooperate with me

on something.

What is that?

Lee Jung Kyung and Han Hyeon h*.

Stop your piano trio

with the two of them now.

What?

Just play with them as a hobby.

There's nothing you can gain

from that team.

Why is that?

To be frank with you,

they're not on the same level

as you.

You're making me uncomfortable.

Really? But you know it's true.

Right?

Not only are they not

on the same level as you,

but Han Hyeon h* isn't good enough

for Lee Jung Kyung either.

- Please watch your mouth.

- What I mean is, Mr. Park.

If you want to do chamber music,

play with people who are

on the same level as you.

I'll find those people for you.

You really need to

manage your career

before it hits rock bottom.

Don't you think?

PRACTICE ROOM,

SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY

- Ms. Chae.

- Yes?

How can your sound be so unstable

with the piano?

You need to maintain your tempo

and flow with the piano.

I'm sorry.

I had high expectations

since you're a student at Seoryeong,

but I'm disappointed.

I'm sorry.

Let's go together tomorrow morning.

I'll call you.

Thank you.

I came to buy some sheet music.

Me too.

I'll come another time.

You know how small this field is.

Are you going to avoid me

every time we bump into each other?

Let's just go in.

Do you have

Bolcom's Violin Concerto?

Yes.

Hold on.

Here you go.

Thank you.

I'll take this.

Thank you.

I kept thinking about

what I did wrong.

What did I miss for you to leave me?

But no matter

how much I think about it,

all I've done is look at you

for 10 years.

Is that wrong?

2ND PLACE, LEE JUNG KYUNG

- I'll have what she's having.

- Sure.

- Take care.

- See you tomorrow.

Did I hide anything from you?

I told you

I was having second thoughts.

I asked you to hold onto me.

But you didn't do anything.

I'm having second thoughts.

Can you hold onto me?

Jung Kyung.

I think we've been apart

for too long.

Do you really think that's why?

If we stayed close all this time,

do you think I won't be having

these terrible thoughts?

I'm sorry for leaving you alone

for so long.

It's okay.

Everything will be okay.

KIM HYEON WOO, 5,000 DOLLARS

BUDGET FOR SOO CHAMBER'S

OPENING PERFORMANCE

MIN SEONG

Dong Yun canceled the blind date?

Yes.

Do you think it's because of me?

Since he's concerned about me?

I'm sorry,

but I'm really busy lately.

Can we just have a cup of tea then?

Is something wrong?

I'll tell you in person.

Forget it.

Let's stop talking about Dong Yun.

How's it going?

What do you mean?

With Park Joon Young.

I don't know. I'm busy lately too.

I have to practice with a new

accompanist for the entrance exam.

An accompanist?

Yes. My professor introduced her

to me.

Why don't you ask Park Joon Young

to play for you?

- What?

- Think about it.

Why do you need a new pianist

when you're flirting with him?

What?

No, no way. That's a bit too

- No way.

- A bit too what?

It's a bit like

We're too far apart.

He's not the level

to accompany the likes of me.

And it's his sabbatical year.

- Chae Song Ah.

- What?

If he's into you, will he care about

levels or sabbaticals?

If the girl he likes

asks for his help,

he'd even play

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Not just play the piano.

If I were him, I'd dance too.

What are you doing?

What?

Hello.

Yes.

Oh, yes.

I'm sorry. I'm not free that day.

I apologize.

Yes, let's meet some other time.

Thank you. Goodbye.

My goodness

I accompanied a student once

and they think

that's what I do all the time.

It's incredulous.

Don't you even think about

playing the piano for

the girl you're seeing

or anyone else.

Accompanying a subpar student

only makes you subpar as well.

I don't mind.

You might not but she will.

Even if she plays

the best she ever did,

people will say

it was all because of you.

What? Did you not think of that?

Goodness. You should care about

class and levels

when you help people out.

You become a nuisance in no time.

Let's go back to the top.

How did your lesson go?

Well Okay, I guess.

What did you do today?

Well

I practiced my graduate school

entrance exam piece with a pianist.

How was it?

She's a bit scary.

If he's into you,

will he care about

levels or sabbaticals?

The accompanying pianist

is always important,

but this is for an entrance exam.

My professor told me to find

an exceptionally good pianist.

I'm not entirely confident

I'll be able to

get along with this pianist.

Even if she plays the best

she ever did,

people will say

it was all because of you.

That'll be because it was

your first session together.

Don't worry too much.

Are you going home?

Yes. What about you?

I'll stay here to practice.

Kyunghoo's rehearsal room is taken.

Get home safely.

I will.

When are your lectures tomorrow?

What?

Are you free for lunch tomorrow?

I'm not sure about

lunchtime tomorrow.

Are you not?

Then call me if you are.

Okay. I'll do that.

Why is it so hard?

THE NEXT EPISODE WILL AIR SOON

Hello?

Oh, hello.

Yes, how are you?

I forgot about that. I'm sorry.

In order to process your payment,

we need a copy of your ID

and bankbook.

Okay, I'll send it right away.

I'm sorry.

I'm doing fine.

Are you still busy at work?

The director?

She suddenly collapsed,

so we were all surprised.

Fortunately, her condition

has improved now.

I heard she'll be discharged

in a few days.

Yes.

Then send me a copy of your ID

and bankbook via email.

Okay, thank you.

- Ms. Im!

- Hey.

- Ms. Im! How have you been?

- I've been great.

I missed you so much.

HOW IS YOUR GRANDMOTHER

HOW IS YOUR GRANDMOTHER

JUNG KYUNG

- What?

- My goodness.

Really? Song Ah and Park Joon Young

are dating?

- Song Ah.

- Yes?

Are you dating Park Joon Young?

- What?

- There's a rumor going around

that you two are dating.

No wonder. It felt strange last time

when we ate together

No.

No?

No. I'm not dating him.

I told you.

A world-class musician won't date

an ordinary student like her.

How could she be so mean?

What is it?

What are you staring at?

It's a notice about a lecture.

2020 2ND SEMESTER,

ORCHESTRA SEATING ARRANGEMEN

Song Ah.

Joon Young.

You seemed busy today,

so I thought

I wouldn't get to see you.

Are your lectures over today?

Yes.

Then do you want to have dinner?

Is it hard for

a world-class artist

and a student who sits in

the last row

of the school orchestra

to be on the same level?

Strangely, there are

so many people who mention

levels lately.

I don't care about that.

Then why did you rip it off?

The orchestra seating arrangement.

I didn't want you to be concerned.

I really

I really didn't want you to be

obsessed or hurt

by something so meaningless.

I just couldn't stand it.

The orchestra seating arrangement

is not meaningless.

It's very meaningful to me.

That's why I'm obsessed with it.

If only I could sit

in the next seat

or in the row in front of me.

I've been thinking that

for the past four years.

You don't understand, do you?

You probably won't

for the rest of your life.

That's why

I keep thinking

that maybe

I won't be able to

be with you in the end.

I keep losing confidence.

Then

why did you tell me you'd wait?

Is that why

you kept pushing me away lately?

Then why did you say

that you liked me

and that you'd wait?

I just asked you

if we could have dinner,

but if you're going to say

that we're not on the same level

or something,

I can't be with you.

I'm really tired and sick of hearing

things like that.

I don't want to hear it

coming from your mouth either.

I'm really sorry,

but I need to go now.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOON DONG YUN

Yes, hello?

Song Ah, where are you?

Are you on your way?

What? What do you mean?

Is Friday okay?

Around 7:30 p.m.?

Oh, right

Dong Yun, I'm really sorry, but

Director Nah has been discharged

from the hospital.

Yes, Joon Young.

Hello, Director Nah.

I heard you were discharged.

Did Ms. Cha tell you?

Yes.

How do you feel?

I feel fine.

I'm glad.

I'm so glad.

You should get some rest.

Okay. Thank you for calling.

What is it?

Well

Dong Yun.

I've had a very long day.

I'm sorry, but can we talk

next time?

Song Ah.

Yes?

I like you.

What?

I

like you.

We first met in our club room.

Then we became friends.

I just thought we were friends

that got along well. But

then I started to

think of you all the time.

This is a really corny thing to say,

but I was afraid that

if I told you how I felt,

we couldn't be friends anymore.

Hey.

Will you say something?

What's wrong, Song Ah?

Doesn't Joon Young

still look the same?

I'll take that.

I wanted to come to

your neighborhood to treat you.

It's fine. Its been a while

and I wanted to come by.

It's been a while

since I came here too.

When Director Nah's away,

we meet the important visitors here.

- Song Ah.

- Yes?

Do you think you could help us

while you take your last semester?

Joon Young.

Why are you here?

Because I was told

you hadn't yet come to practice.

Let's talk.

What more do you want to say?

Play with me.

I said I won't.

I don't want to.

I was wrong.

What did you do wrong?

Do you even know what you did?

How can you come to me and do this?

I shouldn't have done

what I did to you in New York.

Do you know why I did that?

Because I was going crazy

with jealousy.

You were up on stage.

Why should I be a spectator?

You were in the light and

That's why I did it.

Aren't I childish?

But I really want to teach

at Seoryeong University.

People say that I have

clipped wings.

I'm the fallen genius.

I'm sick of hearing

things like that.

I want to work at Seoryeong

because then they'll acknowledge me.

Joon Young.

I wonder every day.

If I hadn't told you to enter

the Chopin Competition,

how would things be now?

If so,

wouldn't we be on

equal standing right now?

Would that have changed anything?

Would I be a little less unhappy?

So help me. I beg of you.

PARK JOON YOUNG

Hello?

Song Ah. How have you been?

Okay.

Are you at home?

No, I'm at Kyunghoo.

Kyunghoo? Why are you there?

I dropped by to

have lunch with Ms. Cha.

I just left anyway.

Song Ah, can you wait for me there?

What?

- Why?

- I have something to say.

Wait for me for a little while.

I said I'd wait for him,

but then I got anxious

and I think I ruined everything.

I had no idea I'm so impatient.

That's not true.

Musicians practice diligently

for hours every day for many years.

I believe in the power of time.

That means

you are patient and can wait.

Trust yourself.

And Joon Young

Give him some time.

Joon Young always

puts himself second.

So he doesn't say what he thinks.

He can be frustrating at times,

but once he starts caring for you,

he's not the one to give up first.

You can

trust me on that.

You're still here.

Why did you want to see me?

I have something to say.

I think

I have to play for Jung Kyung.

She really wants to teach at

Seoryeong University.

She wants it desperately, so

her recital is important.

A lot of things happened

between me and her,

but this time I want to

help her as a friend.

I'd like you to understand that.

I didn't imagine

this is what you'd say.

What could you have to say to me?

My heart raced

like a roller coaster

while I waited.

But you have to play

for Jung Kyung's recital?

Did you ask me to wait

to tell me that?

I just thought you'd misunderstand,

- so I wanted to

- Misunderstand?

Misunderstand what?

A situation like this.

I'm trying hard to go to you,

but you keep pushing me away,

so I came to explain everything

from the beginning.

Okay. I understand.

I heard what you had to say.

Are you finished?

I like you.

I like you.

I like you.

I like you.

I came to tell you this.

DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?

I was going to play a Brahms piece,

but since you don't play Brahms,

I changed it.

It doesn't matter.

I'm seeing Song Ah.

You two are always together.

No wonder there's a false rumor

going around that you're dating.

- It's not a false rumor.

- What?

Song Ah and I are really dating.

I hope you're different

around Song Ah.

Since you don't say anything

whenever you're suffering.

Don't get distracted and just

play the piano as I say.

I don't want the people I like

to suffer or get hurt because of me.

I just want them to think that

I'm always doing fine.