Heartstrings
Episode 1
Huh? Grandpa?
Why are you so late!
It took a while to find my bags.
Can't you carry just this one bag?
I'm too old for you to order me around!
But these are all your bags.
How could you bring so much luggage for just three days?
Don't you know that the older you get,
the more you need to concentrate on appearances?
Let's go.
Wait for me!
Look here,
- I'm Lee Dong Jin. - Oh!
You must've had a tiring flight.
We'll take you immediately to the venue of the seminar.
Kyu Won, you go to the hotel,
and come pick me up when it ends.
Taxi fee, please?
Use it frugally!
You're only giving me ten thousand won?
- This won't even pay for the car ride. - Ride the bus!
A young person shouldn't be so fond of riding taxis!
- Let's go. - This way...
He should've given me a bit more.
Thank you. Thank you.
Episode 1: Somehow I Ran into You
It's Jeju-do!!
Hello?
What time is it now?
Where are you? Why aren't you coming?
I'll be right there, Grandpa.
Just wait a little while.
Excuse me.
Amongst those who participated in the conference today,
- I'm looking for Lee Dong Jin. - Oh.
He went out for dinner with the other participants.
Dinner?
- Oh, thank you. - Sure.
How childish...
I'm hungry...
Two thousand won...
When you bring up classical Korean music, they immediately think it old-fashioned.
Classical Korean music needs to become modernized too.
You heard what the Japanese said before.
Even classics need to change with the passing times.
We shouldn't blindly persist in keeping with traditions either.
We need to accept the inevitable.
What are you talking about right now?
Teacher...
Accept what?
If you modernize classics, how can it still be traditional?
We're saying that we should be a bit more experimental.
- Nowadays, crossovers are very popular- - What? What?
Crossovers? What rubbish.
I dare you to repeat such garbage in front of me again!
Where are you going?
I'm leaving!
There are still matters to discuss, this will make things difficult!
Teacher!
I told you to sit tight at the hotel! Where did you go? Why are you coming now?
You told me to come pick you up.
- I went and only you went out to eat. - Be quiet! Follow me.
Why?
- We're going to Seoul. - What?
They're all the same, young people nowadays are all useless!
They can talk about it all they want.
I'll never take part in that fusion crap.
- Did you fight with someone again? - Am I a child to go around fighting?
Grab the luggage, and follow me!
What about food?
Grandpa!
Let's eat first, okay? Grandpa!
Are you starving?
Why do you keep whining about food?
Grandpa!
I'm sorry, could you move over a bit?
- Oh oh! Aigoo! - I'm sorry!
- Hey! - I'm sorry!
Fine, hurry and get off.
Right.
I'm sorry!
I'm late!
Who's presenting today?
Let's see...
Gugak* major Lee Kyu Won? (*traditional Korean music)
Lee Kyu Won?
Is Lee Kyu Won not here?
Yes, I'm here.
You're ready for your presentation, right?
Yes.
All right.
The song I'll be playing for you is, "Gayageum Sanjo".
The characteristic of sanjo is it is a song
with no particular composition that you can play however you like.
It's also been recognized as the 23rd Cultural Asset.
The Stupid?
The Stupid is really performing?
I clearly heard it from Madam Gu yesterday.
From now on, they're going to be performing at Catharsis.
Then...
- Don't we need to go early and save seats? - I know!
But will Kyu Won go? Did she go to class?
Oh, she has a presentation for the culture class.
Hey, you there.
Hey!
Wake him up.
Why don't you get up now?
Your name is...?
A sophomore majoring in Applied Music, Lee Shin.
I see.
Shall we hear your thoughts on the performance?
I don't know much about it...
but it does put you to sleep quite well.
Because it's the 100th year anniversary,
I've planned it to be a magnificent event.
The anticipation is high.
And already there are many people asking about the concert.
What about the actors?
Are you going to hold auditions?
No.
We have a good idea of how talented the kids are.
And if it's possible, we're thinking of picking them from the graduates.
As for the lead, we have a student in mind.
It's not bad.
Yes, then I'll immediately begin preparations.
It's not bad, but...
It's not special either.
Excuse me?
As you know, this isn't just a school recital.
For the production crew as well as the students,
It's a stepping stone to becoming a star.
On top of that, it's our 100th year anniversary.
Yes, I'm aware of that.
So I'll check over our budget again and...
It lacks the ability to draw attention.
I read the newspaper, and it looks like Seok Hyun is arriving at the airport today.
Excuse me?
You're not thinking of leaving it in Seok Hyun's hands...
The director who succeeded on Broadway is in the production,
that'll immediately draw attention.
Director!
Have you been well?
What is this?
What's with this crappy, dilapidated car?
I saved up all my money from my part-time jobs and finally spent it on this.
Right, it looks like it won't even start.
Get in.
You can ride in that.
I'll be taking a taxi.
I've been waiting for one and a half hours.
Give it back!
Hey, I have my social position to look after!
I'm a Broadway director!
I'm not riding in that, it's humiliating.
- The tint's really dark, - Hey, hey!
- So no one will recognize you. - Hey, let go!
- Get in! Get in! - Hey!
It looks like it's been twenty years since it's been cleaned.
This was surely going to be scrapped before they lugged it out.
It's only because it hasn't been washed,
it's not as bad as you'd think.
And it runs better than it looks.
If it makes you happy to think that way...
But what's with you? Coming out to pick me up...
Don't you have class?
Is class what's important?
Your arrival is more important.
You didn't even come when I asked you for help at the theatre.
You've changed while I was working on Broadway.
I'll be graduating soon.
I request that you set aside a position for me.
You want to request a position, and yet you drive out this dump of a car?
Did you bring a few bank accounts with you or something?
- Are you worth that much now? - Hey!
I'm a Broadway director now!
Have you been to Broadway?
If you haven't, then don't talk.
Honestly, really, I truly respect you, Director.
Right, that's how you should act.
I've only just arrived, who is it already?
Maybe a reporter?
[Lim Tae Jun]
Yes, hyung?
I was wondering if I could get in touch with you, looks like I can.
Can you talk right now?
Yes, speak.
Can we meet either tomorrow or the day after?
You're so famous now, perhaps it'll be difficult to meet?
Is it okay?
All right then, let's talk tomorrow face to face.
Okay.
It pisses me off.
What?
"But it does put you to sleep quite well."
The more I think about it the angrier I get.
You're right, he's a complete prick.
So forget about someone like him,
Did you hear what I just said?
Oh, what was it?
The Stupid.
What is that?
What?
How could you not know The Stupid?
They're idols at our school more famous than celebrities.
Oh, really?
Are they that famous?
You're curious, right?
So let's go see their concert later with the others.
I need to go to the hospital later.
I told the professor I'd show her the poster for the One Day Teahouse.
If The Stupid performs at the One Day Teahouse,
We won't need to worry about selling tickets.
It'll be a complete success.
Success?
Madam Gu! Two bottles of beer here!
All right, Mi Young.
I'm going.
Madam Gu! Over here!
Are there usually this many people here?
Everyone's excited that The Stupid is performing today.
There are no good seats.
The Stupid or whatever, are they really that great?
[Grandpa]
- Bo Woon, one second. - Okay.
Lee Kyu Won!
Yes, grandpa. What is it?
I told you there was a gathering today, did I tell you to iron the hanbok or not?!
I'm sorry.
Wear a suit just for today.
I'm sorry, I'll have it done tonight.
Yes.
My life sucks.
So, how about we date?
I don't want to.
Why?
Are you dating someone else?
I heard you didn't have a girlfriend.
I can't stand people who are ugly.
I was -
Are you going to confess too?
- What the hell are you talking about? - If not, fine.
What the hell? What an arrogant prick!
I just saw a complete bastard.
Who?
I don't know, I met him out front.
Oh, it's him!
You're cool!
A chance encounter,
at the sight of you, you stole my heart.
A chance encounter,
a glance at your eyes and you've stolen my heart.
I have things to say to you,
but why don't I have the courage to say it?
I want to talk to you,
but I don't have the courage,
only my heart thumps.
This stifling heart of mine,
scatter it to the winds.
A fool, a fool, I seem to be a fool.
He's over there!
What is it?
Um... she has something to say!
Hey!
- So, what I want to say is... - Say it to him.
He's the leader.
Okay.
What's the matter?
Who is he?
- He's so good-looking! - What school is he from?
Oppa!
It looks like he's her boyfriend!
Could you just say, "Mi Ra, happy birthday"?
What?
Just say this one thing.
To the fat girl in the center.
Mi Ra, happy birthday.
All right?
Oh my gosh!
Thank you!
Oppa, let's go.
Tada!
This is the poster for the One Day Teahouse.
It's nice, right?
It's pretty.
Right?
Bo Woon made it, she's good at things like this.
And the preparations?
They're going well, don't worry.
We've even got a band.
Band?
They're a school band called The Stupid.
Their popularity is no joke.
It's going to be a complete success!
Thanks.
Then you should hurry and get well to give me my lessons,
Professor Park is too scary.
He's ruthless.
You have to keep your promise, okay?
Mmhmm.
I'm back.
Grandpa, what is...
What is this?
Did you go looking through my room?
Tell him not to do anything unnecessary.
Even without that music you're living well.
If he has money to buy things like that,
tell him to send more for living expenses.
Why are you doing whatever you want?
My dad sent me these!
Who do you think you're yelling at?
Go and iron my clothes so I can wear them tomorrow.
No respect...
Should I have thrown them out without her knowing?
You can't have Kyu Won.
There's nothing more to talk about.
You have no soul or passion.
All those years I've spent raising you were all a waste.
It wasn't for me, but for you.
You stake your life on being the Pansori* master Lee Dong Jin.
(*genre of traditional Korean music)
What!
Get out.
Get out and live as you wish.
- I'll take Kyu Won. - Take her where?!
She's my granddaughter.
She's Lee Dong Jin's granddaughter!
Father!
One life wasted is enough.
Don't bring her into your lousy life!
I'll raise Kyu Won.
You can iron your own clothes!
What?
Hyung.
What?
I... think I've made a mistake.
We're scheduled to perform.
One Day Teahouse?
You turned them down, right?
I've already accepted the money.
Return it.
I used it already.
You spent all the money you received just yesterday?
That is...
After our show yesterday, I was so hungry,
and they didn't even give me that much money!
Not even beef!
I ordered a few orders of pork and...
This is what I have left.
When is it?
When did they say it was?
I think it's the day after tomorrow?
Why?
You're going to do it?
- I don't know. - Whoo! You're really going to do it!
Then I don't need to return the money, right?
Thanks.
Hyung, I love you!
Hyung, you're the best!
I gathered the professors and made a general outline.
The concept is-
The 100 year anniversary concept is, flying.
It also means 'to make a comeback'.
It looks like it could be fun,
but I have my own personal preferences.
[Jung Yoon Soo] Yoon Soo is also part of the staff.
I thought it would be good if she was in charge of the choreography,
so I asked her for a favor.
You know she's returned, right?
I guess you didn't hear because you were busy on Broadway.
She's been teaching since last semester.
You're going to do it, right?
You're going to do it.
One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.
Wait.
Here...
The President wants to put you in charge,
but you also have your own personal affairs to attend to.
So don't feel so burdened when you think it over.
It's only a school recital.
It's the president's wish,
I should be feeling some pressure.
If so, I'm thankful.
Oh, Professor Jung.
Are classes over?
Yes.
Oh, it's been a while for you two, right?
Has it been six years?
You're just in time,
we were going out to eat. You want to come?
- No... - Sorry,
but I have to go, hyung.
Why, you said you'd stay for lunch?
I was planning to,
but I suddenly lost my appetite.
I'll think about your offer.
It looks like he's busy.
If you haven't eaten, let's go together.
No, I have things to take care of.
They were completely awesome yesterday, right?
It was the first time I realized Song Gol Mae's music was that cool.
Me too! Me too!
They're a legend.
But why aren't there guys like that in our Department?
Hey, you're going to choke, eat slowly.
I need to eat fast and write my report up at the library.
I couldn't do it because I was ironing my grandpa's hanbok.
How pitiful... You're just like Cinderella.
- I'm going now. - Okay, I'll see you later!
But wasn't the kid playing the drums cute too?
I know!
- Weren't his eyes dreamy? - Yeah.
He looks like a puppy! So cute!
He must've been starving for days.
Right...
But why does he look so shabby?
Unni, are you done with that?
This?
Yes, I'm done with it.
Then can I eat it?
What?
So dirty...
What is this?
Sorry.
Eat this and work hard.
I wanted to sleep...
I definitely did well to come.
I'm sorry about hitting you last time.
Sleep.
Excuse me!
This...
Aren't you going to take it?
If you want it, take it.
No, that's not what I meant...
Hey! Lee Shin or whatever.
You should take this.
You take it.
It's yours.
What are you?
Then what are you?
You judge people on their looks and hurt them.
Are you that well off?
Did anyone say I was?
They didn't...?
In any case,
- You shouldn't judge people on their looks- - You guys do it too.
Do what?
If not, do you like us because our music is that great?
What?
You guys are all about looks too.
Still, you don't have to hurt them and can reject them nicely.
I have my own personal reasons.
What reasons?
Getting confessions multiple times a day,
it's sickening.
Although a kid like you,
would probably never know what that's like.
Why do you think I would never know what that's like?
Fine, say that I don't know what it's like.
- In any case, what I wanted to say is - - I've already said it,
I don't like ugly people.
It pains me to even talk to you.
What?
If you get it, I can leave, right?
Don't follow me.
Who's going to follow you!
Hey! Hey, take this!
Are you okay?
Are you really okay?
Looks like she's been dumped.
Oh no, how pitiful...
Isn't she even embarrassed?
How humiliating!
"Jung Yoon Soo, First Asian Prima Donna of New York Jazz Ballet!"
Stands at the Center of Jazz Ballet
'NY Jazz Ballet Prima Donna Jung Yoon Soo, fractures leg in car accident in NY'
'Jung Yoon Soo, retires due to aftermath of car accident'
'Jung Yoon Soo, Ballet Career in Danger!'
'Jung Yoon Soo, Life in Ballet in Danger!'
The lights are off, that's why you fall.
I'm okay now, go.
It's not okay, not yet.
Under the moonlight, I pour my drink by myself.
In the middle of a field of flowers,
one jar of alcohol.
Because there's no one to share it with,
I drink by myself.
As expected, making a living as a poet is a hungry job.
I'm hungry!
The hunger is going to drive me insane!
It smells delicious.
Smells delicious?
Seasoned chicken!
Seasoned chicken, where are you?
Where are you?
Sorry.
It must be on the second floor.
Seasoned chicken...
What are you?
Who said you could come in?
Unni,
who are you?
What are you?
I've finally found Natasha!
Natasha?
Do I look like a foreigner?
Stop making ridiculous comments and get out. I need to practice.
Natasha, your personality is weird.
But you're pretty, so it's okay.
Unni, I'll come see you again.
Seasoned chicken...
What the hell... Is he crazy?
Your foot, is it okay?
It's okay.
Clumsily falling down like that, it's unsightly of a professor.
Even if you don't hide like that,
you're plenty cool as is.
If you continue, you'll really...
Shin.
Yes?
Don't do that from now on.
Don't watch me in the studio unawares.
And don't wait up late for me either.
Whether I've eaten, or whether my leg hurts, don't worry about it.
Don't do anything.
Like a young girl who suits you.
I don't want to.
Shin...
Drive carefully.
[Professor Kim Joo Young's Hospital Bill Fundraiser] [One Day Teahouse][Gugak dept group, Windflower]
[Friday, June 24, 2011 at 7PM at Catharsis] [An appearance by The Stupid!]
What is it?
I'm busy.
As expected, you're as strong as I imagined.
You'd make a good general.
What?
What the... Hey!
It starts at seven, don't be late!
I'm going to make you pay me back three times over!
Yes?
If you have time, come see us.
Shin...
I won't annoy you, so...
You don't need to worry.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Go.
You must've sprained it.
Don't concern yourself with it.
Go.
Lean on me.
Jung Eun!
Oppa's here!
What? Oppa?
What oppa is here?
Who's this?
It's that famous...
This fame of mine...
Should I sign something?
You can sign the receipt later.
Hey, when did you come back?
It's been a few days.
How's business?
As you can see, we're getting more successful by the day.
But what are you doing here at this time? Did you have some business at the school?
I was called by the President.
To take charge of the recital.
Recital?
For the centennial?
Wasn't Tae Jun supposed to direct it?
Really?
Even last year, Tae Jun worked really hard to direct it.
But he was pushed aside for another, and he was really torn up about that.
The anticipation for the centennial is pretty high.
People are going to hate you.
Aigoo, I don't know.
Forget about that.
You haven't seen Yoon Soo yet, right?
It's not that big of a place.
You've already met her?
From your expression,
it doesn't look like it was a good meeting.
Are you happy?
Of course I'm happy.
I can't stand to see you work things out with Yoon Soo.
- So what? - You've stolen Madonna.
Yoon Soo and you are both so hard-headed.
What's the big deal meeting up once?
Well, you're the one who was dumped by Yoon Soo.
Who was the one dumped?
Are you getting angry?
That's scary.
Hey, you should stay and watch the show.
If you wait a bit, an idol is going to show up.
Idol?
Hyung.
I think I've fallen in love.
Looks like someone bought him a meal.
No.
A hamburger then?
No.
- They really didn't buy you anything? - Yeah...
why?
You fall in love every time someone buys you something.
Really?
Am I that easy?
- You didn't know? - This time it's for real!
This time,
I think I've met my Natasha.
Natasha?
Who's Natasha?
I don't know.
Shin, you know?
Isn't she a singer?
That's Narsha.
Oh.
Oh, it's time.
- Hey, hey, hey, enough of that! - Aren't you coming?
You go first.
Yeah, Jung Hyun.
Oppa...
I feel like I'm going to die.
What?
Beer?
Look how good our business is going.
Today's another good day.
Thank you for coming to the One Day Teahouse
to raise hospital fees for Gugak Department Professor Kim Joo Young.
We're Windflower, a gugak group.
What's happened? How's Jung Hyun?
She just went into surgery.
Her appendix burst.
You were surprised, right?
A bit.
- Did you eat? - Not yet.
I should be the one asking.
What about you? You haven't eaten yet, right?
I'll eat when Jung Hyun comes out.
I'm not hungry.
Fine. Let's wait for now.
Why, do you have an appointment?
No, it's nothing.
How long have they spent just setting up their instruments?
Get on with it already!
- What do we do? - I don't know!
It looks like they're waiting for someone.
Maybe the vocalist isn't here.
What?
We all came to see the vocalist!
This is a complete scam!
What do we do? He really didn't show up.
All these people came to see The Stupid.
What do we do, Kyu Won?
Just you wait...
You're dead if I catch you, Lee Shin!
Would Lee Shin perform for something like this?
Since you said it was an idol,
I thought SNSD was coming or something.
- You scammed me. - Hurry up!
- When is The Stupid performing! - He'll come.
Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
When did it start?
You keep coming into my heart.
My heart keeps thumping.
Even your slight smile.
It's been waiting for me for a long time,
a fated love.
That was you. I know it.
Oh, that you're my love.
To my heart, you're like melted cotton candy.
To my heart, you're like a bright rainbow.
So that only I can hear,
tell me in a sweet voice.
Even if it's difficult, try to take deep breaths.
Or else your lungs will deflate.
- All right, thank you. - Okay.
Jung Hyun, can you hear me?
Jung Hyun, it's going to hurt a lot when the anesthesia wears off.
Endure it a little bit.
Shin, what are you going to do?
You go home.
I'll stay with Jung Hyun.
Okay.
Jung Hyun, I'm going.
Hey Shin!
Don't eat ramyun because you're too lazy,
Eat rice, okay?
I'm going.
- Thank you for coming. - Thank you.
This is a scam. They said The Stupid was coming and Shin didn't even appear.
What's with that woman? Why did she sing? How annoying...
I'm sorry, good bye.
Good bye.
Shin is usually really good at keeping promises.
Something must've come up.
Kyu Won, say something.
It's scarier when you don't say anything.
I knew he was that kind of guy anyway.
There's nothing to be disappointed about.
He's really not the type of hyung to do this!
But why do you call him Hyung?
Is Shin older than you?
Oh!
We're the same age but Hyung buys me food.
If they buy me food, they're all hyungs to me.
How cute!
He's cute, right, Kyu Won?
What do we do?
Gugak Department...
Sounds fun.
Should I go too?
It's okay.
I'm just going to drop this off and leave.
Professor is probably going to be tired too.
Okay then.
Oh, the bus is here.
Bye, Kyu Won!
- I'll see you tomorrow! - Bye!
Is that a gayageum*? (*traditional string instrument)
Yes.
It looks pretty heavy.
You must be quite strong.
Ahjussi... I'm in a really bad mood right now.
Please just leave.
I don't want to.
I'm in a very good mood right now.
Should we talk for a bit?
Ahjussi, you're not a pervert or something, are you?
If you're thinking about doing something weird...
Pervert? Hey!
If you're not at the level of SNSD, I won't even look at you.
I have very high standards.
Then what do you want?
I'm Madam Gu's friend, alright?
Oh.
But why did you follow me?
Have you sang before anywhere?
You sang pretty well back there.
Oh...
I had no choice but to sing because of some bastard.
Did you buy one of our tickets?
And if I did?
Thank you.
Because of you, we've earned quite a lot.
Ah,
Did you say it was for your professor's hospital bills?
Yes. I'm going to give it to her right now.
Oh, the bus is here.
Thank you for today.
You're going to be lucky.
Right, Professor Kim Joo Young?
All right, Jung Eun.
I'll tell you later.
Excuse me,
Amongst your patients,
Is there someone named Professor Kim Joo Young?
She's been moved to the morgue.
Excuse me?
Why are you here?
Oh... this...
Everything I do turns out this way.
I can't do anything right.
- Look- - They said it was too late
for the Professor.
They said she passed away.
Jun Hee, your friend's looking for you.
Hyung!
Hyung, what happened?
You wouldn't even pick up your phone.
Why didn't you come to school?
That day was a disaster.
The kids all wanted a refund...
Tell her you'll return the money.
You return it.
I don't want to.
Give it yourself.
Do you know how angry those unnis were?
You give it.
You said they were in the Gugak Department, right?
Yeah.
In any case, they're all angry so be careful.
Especially Kyu Won unni.
You want to go together?
No!
- I'll buy you food, meat. - Meat?
No...
Professor Kim said he'd buy lunch for me.
- Professor Kim? - Then good luck, Hyung!
Who said you could come in?
I came to return the money.
I don't need this money.
Take it back.
You think you're so great, don't you?
You're good-looking and popular, so you think you're pretty great, right?
I heard your music too.
Here...
I wasn't moved in the least, so don't kid yourself.
I get how you're feeling,
but just take it.
You said it was for your professor's hospital bills.
What?
I really don't get why they all run around obsessing over a guy like you.
You're mean, unlucky, and appalling, what's to like?
There's something wrong with all of them.
Piss off.
Don't appear in front of me again!
You want to know?
Why they all crazily follow around a guy who's mean, unlucky and appalling?
What competition?
A competition with the Gugak Department.
Let's do this.
And the loser?
Becomes a slave for one month.
I heard you're in charge of the choreography for the centennial show.
Don't do it.
You're not at the level to be in charge of the choreography.
You know that gugak professor?
The day we had the One Day Teahouse,
she passed away.
Again?
I told you not to appear in front of me again!
Shin... your guitar..
Can't you not play it?
You haven't forgotten about the competition, right?
Don't run away.
Don't cry after you lose.