Heartstrings
Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye
Episode 4
What are we going to do about the musical?
I thought that we would all be musical performers.
Don't ask me. It's so frustrating.
- [Egotistical Prince] - Who is it?
Is that Shin? Quick, pick it up.
Forget it. He must want me to do something strange again.
If you don't answer I will.
I said, forget it.
Hello?
Hey, Cha Bo Woon!
Ah.
Regular?
I've got it. I'll tell her.
- What did he say? - What?
He wants you to buy a cappuccino, regular-sized.
What?
That's really our Shin, to have such refined taste.
Really, I'm going crazy. As if I'm going to buy it for him.
Let's go.
What? Aren't you going to buy it for him?
I'm just going to say that I'm in class.
[Egotistical Prince]
Hello?
I'm in class right now. I'll call you back later.
Ah, so you're wandering around during class time.
What are you saying?
It's Lee Shin!
Bring it here within 10 minutes. Don't let the foam die.
Hurry back, Kyu Won.
- A cappuccino, regular. - Yes.
Does he have something against me?
A cappuccino, please.
Good morning.
You're from the Gugak Department, right?
Yes.
The gayageum or the geomungo?
The gayageum.
You didn't bring it today?
I've seen you carrying it every day.
I only bring it when there is a special performance.
There's one in the practice room as well.
Did you and Kim Seok Hyun know each other previously?
Yes, because there were some matters, so...
I see.
Here, take it.
So this is where he saw it from.
What are you looking at?
You made me hurry and then where did you go?
Did you buy the coffee?
2800 Won.
Change, please. Aren't you going to give it to me?
So petty. You even want 200 Won.
Sorry, I'll give it to you next time.
I charge interest.
You're so petty.
Also, don't make me do such things anymore.
Why don't we just settle the bet with money?
I'll pay you, and we'll void our agreement.
How much are you paying?
How much?
About 5,000 Won*? (*Around $5)
If it's 100,000 Won*, I'll consider it. (*Around $100)
You want 100,000 Won?
Hold on a moment, Lee Shin!
But, do you sing well?
What?
Nothing.
If you return my change tomorrow, it'll be 500 Won.
What?! That's ridiculous!
Hey you little cheat! Stop right there!
This is the room.
Everything has more or less been brought in. If there's anything you need, let me know.
It's not bad. And it's quiet.
What do you have planned next?
What about?
The one from the Gugak Department.
She's never acted before.
It'll be even more interesting that she doesn't have acting experience.
She has a very good disposition.
That's just your hope.
Ki Young is like that as well. Be more realistic.
You may be have been a bit casual with the auditions, but the actual performance is different.
We can't ruin the 100th anniversary performance due to your selfishness.
I think you've forgotten, the one who ruined the musical was hyung, not me.
I know you're worried about me, but leave it all to me.
You being like this is very tiresome for me.
Don't think you can call all the shots just because you're the director.
I'm the one who's ultimately responsible.
You should reconsider Ki Young and that student from the Gugak Department.
It's Lee Kyu Won. The student from the Gugak Department.
Is that so? Lee Kyu Won.
What is this? Any Tom, Dick and Harry also wants to act.
She's that person, right?
The one who replaced The Stupid's singer at the
Gugak Department's One Day Teahouse
She sang quite well.
You can achieve that standard at karaoke as well.
In the end she won't be chosen as the lead, I bet.
What do you think, Han Hee Joo?
Just let her then, if she thinks she can do it.
Looks like you're angry too.
Of course, her position as the lead is being threatened.
If this goes on, will our positions also be in danger?
What do we do?
We'll get rid of her.
Hello.
Are you talking to me now?
Yes.
As if...
Hey Traditional Music girl!
What relationship do you have with the Director?
We don't have any relationship.
You have no relationship yet he especially looked out for you?
Let me tell you upfront,
If you try to use the director to show off, you're dead!
Make your life hell.
Attention please!
- Good morning! - Good morning!
The script.
If you read the script carefully you'll understand
As you may know, the story is about love and dreams
within a love triangle.
Before you commence formal practice,
you'll first receive foundation training. Any questions?
It's the female lead who is jilted?
It's because she left to pursue her dreams.
Is love something that admirable?
That's great. It doesn't suit me to weep and wail because of love.
Who said that you're the lead already?
If it isn't me, then who is it?
It'll be decided based on your performance during the training.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Then what about Ki Young Sunbae? Isn't he participating in the training?
He's unable to participate for a few days because of personal reasons.
He'll join us later.
Do you know that Ki Young oppa has stage fright?
Is stage fright some incurable disease?
He'll be here!
Don't worry about it. You should train well instead.
Then I'll leave it to you.
All right.
We've already been introduced before, right?
Yes.
Good. Then today we'll start easy.
Why don't we loosen up our vocal cords a bit?
Okay.
Good. Let's begin.
Don't strain yourselves.. let it out naturally.
Get ready, start.
One, two, three.
Again.
One, two, three.
Stop, stop. Wait a moment, wait a moment.
Let's split up before we continue, okay?
Starting from you. Starting from you. Starting from here,
ready, start.
That seems to be enough.
How about everyone together?
Kyu Won!
How was it? Was it fun?
I feel like I entered enemy territory alone.
That's right.
just because you can sing at a noraebang,
it's really hard on you to have come here so fearlessly.
What?
I'm telling you this because I'm afraid you might be mistaken.
I don't consider you a friend or a peer.
So don't speak to me casually.
Also, I told you before.
not to act mysterious on purpose in front of Shin.
It's enough of a headache for me without you.
What are you saying?
Lee Shin. You like someone you will never match up to.
So, please give up.
- Han Hee Joo. - What?
I'm telling you this because I'm afraid you might be mistaken as well.
I don't consider you a friend either.
And as for that Lee Shin, I wouldn't want him even if you gave him to me.
So don't keep picking on me.
Let's go, Bo Woon.
Really! It's so frustrating!
That was too cool, Kyu Won. Let's go to Madam Gu's.
I'm not in the mood to listen to those guys sing.
Jun Hee is going to sing today. We have to go. Come on.
Radiant star in the sky
Radiant star, so far away
You must have come into my heart
Star engraved in my heart
Radiant star in my heart
I think it might be you
Can you hear the trill
Oh, Star
Can you feel my passionate heart?
You're my Star
From a distant past
I know you're the love I've been dreaming of
Let's always be together
Even after a long time passes
I hope you always shine in the same place
I'll give my all to you
The score.
The score? Then you're going to have to make a trip back to the Applied Music Department?
Yes, I need to practice tonight.
Jun Hee!
You sang really well.
Really? I was very good, right?
You were great.
Are you going home? I'll send you.
Really?
Hello.
I've finished work already.
What's happened?
Are you hurt? I'll go back now.
Don't move.
Let's go.
Kyu Won, I'm off!
Unni, goodbye!
See you tomorrow!
The score!
Ahjussi, hurry!
Professor.
I'm sorry, I really didn't have anyone I could contact.
You're not hurt anywhere, are you?
It would be good if you turned on the lights.
I didn't know the Professor was in here.
I'm sorry, next time I'll be careful.
Let's go, Professor.
Lee Shin?
Thank you.
Call me anytime.
I'll be over immediately.
Have a safe journey.
Is that Shin?
Why are you here at this time? Is something the matter?
No.
Just that...
You said not to visit, so I thought to just sit here awhile.
If I'm disturbing you...
Sit down.
Okay.
Did something good happen?
I don't know what that Director is thinking about.
Didn't you say that it was fortunate that you attended the audition, and that you were very happy?
Didn't you say that it was a lot of fun?
That was when I thought I'd just be playing the gayageum.
Now I have to sing and dance. You know I can't dance at all.
Of course I know that.
What should I do?
What to do?
Dad.
Kyu Won, sorry, let's talk again another time.
Okay, I'll call you again another time.
Okay.
Is that Sun Gi?
Sun Gi!
You saw me.
What brings you here?
How's the school?
I'm here to do something for the school.
If only you'd given me a call.
I'd thought to do so originally, but I felt it was too late.
Let's go for a drink before you go.
Let's go then.
When are you going to come back to Seoul?
Do you plan to continue living alone like this?
Or are you still waiting for a grand passion?
You've also been single for a very long time.
Don't you plan to remarry?
Remarry?
Even the thought of it is tiring.
You haven't been to Hyun Soo's hospital yet, have you? (To visit Shin's father)
No...
Oh yes, his name is Shin, right?
You haven't told him yet?
Not yet.
I don't know how to say it.
The familial relationship is rather complicated
and he's an alcoholic...
I really don't dare say it.
Are you certain he doesn't know?
I don't think he knows.
That person couldn't possibly tell him about this.
But they're father and son. It's also possible he could have guessed it.
It can't be.
So you like a Professor from the Dance Department.
Yes.
I also had someone I liked in the past.
It was a friend's girlfriend.
In order to forget her, I even married someone else.
But I kept thinking about her.
So I stole her away.
Then you lived with that person?
No.
Why?
I don't know either.
That's just how it turned out.
Then aren't you a bad person?
That's right. I'm living as a bad person in this world.
Don't be like that. You must be good to her.
I plan to. I'll be good to her.
You're back only now? It's rather late.
Who was that?
A friend.
Have you eaten?
Let's go in.
A regular cappuccino.
Here.
200 Won.
It's just 200 Won. I'll give it to you next time.
Shin hyung, really?
- You're saying you want us to perform? - Yeah.
It might be a lot of fun.
That's great! I really want to do it...
You really want to?
Yeah!
I have no objections, but don't you especially detest it?
Looks like Lee Shin is changing.
Nothing like that. I just think that it'd be fun.
Could it be because of Kyu Won unni?
- What? - It can't be.
Is it because of a girl?
It's nothing like that.
- Definitely not. - If it's not then it's not.
I heard something.
I heard that Director Kim Seok Hyun used to be involved with someone very famous.
That Director? He's been in love before as well?
Who with?
I don't know either.
Could it be someone from the same department?
Then could it be the theater department?
This is my spot.
It's small, so go find some other place.
Where?
Here?
Sorry, that's also my spot.
Why don't you go over there then.
All this space here is unni's?
That's right.
If you don't want to practice, then quit.
Why should I quit?
You're so incapable that you need to rely on the Director to pull strings for you to get in.
So give up.
Isn't it? That's why,
because of a stone like you that just rolled in,
commoners like me are bleeding!
Isn't it because you lack the ability?
Look at this trash.
Have you seen it?
Have you seen that I lack the ability?
You low-class...
What are you trying to do? You pushed me!
I pushed you.
Let's make this clear. You were the one who started this.
So? What are you going to do about it?
You Jerk! Don't you even know your place within senority rank?
It's so disruptive! Go outside and fight!
Hey! Get off of me!
I'm sorry.
You and your brute strength..
What? You two little things are rebelling together?
What?
You guys!
Go for it!
What's going on? Who is that?
What is going on!?
Yoon Soo.
Sunbae.
Don't you have practice?
Something came up and it was cancelled.
I see. The performance isn't easy, is it?
I don't know yet.
But I think that it will be interesting.
That's good then. Are you free on Thursday?
Shall we have dinner together?
Do you already have plans?
No, that's not it.
Then let's have dinner together.
There's a place I found a some time ago, and it seems nice.
I'm sorry, I'm...
Let's eat together then.
Let me at least use you as an excuse to go eat at a fancy place...we're going, ok?
Then it's settled.
That's good then.
You're not elementary school students, what kind of a behavior is this?
Director too. We're not elementary school students,
so can't we put them down?
Since you've committed the mistakes of elementary school students,
then you should be punished as such.
This is all your fault, Director.
What did I do?
We all passed the audition.
Of course we can't accept it.
So just because you can't accept it,
you make that person an outcast?
I'm the victim!
Me too!
What did you do right?
What did you do? Count to a hundred and reflect.
Why aren't you counting?
One, two, three, four...
- I'll be in front keeping an eye on you. - five, six...
- Anyone cheating will definitely be exposed. - seven, eight, nine...
- Understood? - ten...
eleven, twelve, thirteen...
fourteen, fifteen...
This is all your fault!
How is this all my fault?
It was those older girls (Unni's) that started it!
As that Unni said..
it's because of someone like you that there are people who fail to get in even though they want to.
No matter how you look at it, the people here are trying their hardest,
so you should go chase your own dream.
Count faster!
Why don't you count instead?
Thirty-six, thirty-seven.
Those dumb brutes!
Shin, have you eaten? Shall we go eat?
I've eaten.
Then let's go have a drink.
Forget it.
Do you know who Professor Jung Yoon Soo used to go out with?
I heard that she and Professor Kim Seok Hyun were madly in love before,
but in order to pursue her dreams,
she left her man, and went to New York.
What.
That's right. The story that we're performing is Professor Jung's.
She's much stronger than those women who cling to their men,
and she's definitely not the fragile woman you think she is.
Hee Joo,
I now understand why you are so alone and don't have any friends.
What?
You dummy! I hope you die without her loving you back!
Not bad.
I already said it wasn't me who started it.
What is this? A girl... Come here.
You're playing a trick right now, aren't you?
No, trust me.
Stop it.
It suits you. You should go around like this in the future.
Forget it. Director, you're really...
I was kidding. Let me fix it for you again.
No need.
Cool down. I was just kidding.
Whatever.
What is it, Soo Myung? (His assistant)
What? Is the injury serious?
I got it. I'll go over now. Take care.
What? Are you looking for me?
I want to be in the musical.
Okay, that's great.
Let's discuss the details another time.
I have a question to ask you.
What is it? Can't it wait?
What meaning is there in making a woman you once loved a laughingstock?
But now I understand why Professor Jung left.
Wait a moment. Could you be...
I like her. I like Professor Jung Yoon Soo.
Professor Jung is really popular.
She's like a bomb...yeah..a bomb.
What happened?
Um... We were fooling around and got too rough.
Did you get into a fight?
We had a strong difference in opinions.
- It's not broken, is it? - No.
It's very fortunate. It's just a slight fracture.
How long does he have to be like this?
He'll have to wear the cast for a month, but he can be discharged in a few days.
At least he'll be able to make it for the performance.
Sorry.
It's because of someone like you that there are people who fail to get in even though they want to.
No matter how you look at it, the people here are trying their hardest.
[Gugak Finals]
Lee Shin!
Applied Music Department's Lee Shin's coffee.
There's spit in it.
Ptui! Ptui!
Please come in.
Good morning. Are you free now?
Come on in.
About...
Have you written your self-critique yet?
No.
I think that it would be better if I quit.
Do you feel that you're suffering because you've been shunned?
No, it's not because of that.
I joined because I thought I only needed to perform gugak.
It's different from what I expected,
and the Gugak Finals are coming soon.
If I just wanted you to perform gugak, would you participate?
What?
No.
Why?
Because without Lee Shin, there's no meaning?
No, it's not like that.
I just feel like I'm giving trouble to those who really want to do well.
I'm sorry.
Coffee!
- No! - Why?
Just one mouthful, just one!
It's been spit into,
don't drink it.
So petty!
Did he drink the coffee?
What if someone else drank it?
Whatever.
You're not concentrating!
Wake-up!
Okay.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, kick, three, kick,
five, six, stop. You're too slow.
You're too slow. Sa Rang, you're too slow.
Lift your head. Once more.
What meaning is there in making a woman you once loved
a laughingstock?
Sa Rang, you're too slow. Hee Joo, put in more energy.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, kick, three, kick,
five, six, seven, eight, stop.
Well done. Let's stop here for today.
Seems like Lee Kyu Won really quit.
At one look, she was scared off by me, Park Sa Rang.
That's just great.
Lee Kyu Won's given up?
It lacks impact.
- What? - The whole group is very disorganized,
and lacks a sense of cohesion.
If they don't want to be sacked, they need to work harder.
They said you'd be here sleeping.
You said before that you wanted to perform.
Yes.
On one condition.
Follow me.
Okay...
What's the matter?
It's about the performance.
What?
If you don't want to cause trouble for others, just practice hard.
Leave everything else to me to handle.
Sorry.
I didn't plan to use this method originally.
Lee Shin says he wants to perform.
Although I think I can guess the reason you want to participate,
you can only participate if Lee Kyu Won participates.
What are you saying?
Isn't she your slave?
Persuade her properly, then.
I'm off then.
Director!
Try and persuade me then.
I don't want to.
- The Director just said... - Regardless of whether you participate or not,
I'll participate.
Maybe it's a good thing after all.
What?
Anyway, you're no match for Hee Joo.
You've seen how hard she works, right?
She's even better at dancing.
I can do it as well if I practice.
Bitch; crazy girl; practice crazed...
These are all nicknames for her.
She practices until people fall from exhaustion.
But as for you?
What? Why are you sighing?
I'll participate.
You do as you will.
Why?
Why do you suddenly want to participate?
Because there's someone I want to see.
What?
Someone he wants to see?
Could it be...
That's impossible,
This is the script for the performance,
and also the score.
Take a look.
These things are useless.
Whether they're of use or not, you need to take a look before you can tell.
I understand you better than you understand yourself.
You can do it.
I'm going to enroll in school.
So be it then.
After the performance.
Why are you so stubborn?
I've said that I'm not willing!
Even if you can give up on yourself so easily,
I can't.
You're someone I've picked out.
Even if it has to be forced,
I'm definitely going to have you stand onstage.
Is there something you like?
Over there. Can I take a look at that?
Because there's someone I want to see.
Grandfather.
There's something I want to say to you.
As to the Gugak Finals this time, next time I'll...
Goodnight.
Why were you so scared?
Have you decided?
Because if Lee Shin can't participate because of me...
but it's not all because of Lee Shin either,
it's also because of the scholarship.
Go on.
Don't be late.
Okay.
When I spoke, she refused to listen no matter what.
Really.
Hello.
That's why I said this wasn't right.
Do you think this is some small country performance?
Quitting when you want to, joining when you want to?
Sorry.
Good morning!
Did everyone practice hard?
Yes.
- Let's take a look. Get ready first. - Yes.
Let's start now.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
Stop.
Kyu Won, follow Hee Joo's moves, okay?
Okay.
Let's start again. Ready?
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, kick...
What is it?
What are you doing?
What did I do?
Didn't unni just trip me?
Get ready again. We'll start from the top.
Stop dancing.
Today's practice will end here.
Everyone wait outside.
I said to go outside, didn't you hear me?!
Gosh..this is so annoying...really...
Really! We all got scolded because of her.
I'm so angry! Really!
Why is Lee Kyu Won the only one who's special?
What?
I see it too.
Seok Hyun, you favor her a lot.
Professor Jung Yoon Soo,
I'm asking because I'm unsure.
Are you jealous of Lee Kyu Won?
Even if that's the case,
don't show it...it's not flattering.
What are you doing? Aren't you coming in?
Listen to the song here in my heart.
Melody I start but can't complete.
These people you see now
are all trainees who have never graced the stage.
- Really? - It can't be!
- How can that be? - She sings so well!
I am alone at a crossroad.
I'm not at home in my own home.
Even if they're that hardworking,
to have the chance to go onstage is also as difficult as plucking stars from the sky.
Han Hee Joo, do you think that you are more talented than they are?
Are you confident?
There are too many in this circle who have some small talent like you do.
Don't show off here with that little nothing talent.
And as for you.
You can't get a role because of Lee Kyu Won?
You're pissed because all you do is the stage make-up?
Do you know how many people can't even be the stage make-up artist even though they're dying to be one?
Who are you to dare to crush those people's dreams?
Are you that great?
No.
- Lee Kyu Won. - Yes?
Until when do you want to be led around by the nose?
You obviously have the least ability
and you say that you didn't want to cause problems for others?
Lee Kyu Won, don't be mistaken.
The reason I chose you was because of your good nature willing to try something new.
and not because you have the ability or how great you are.
You all listen up.
Right now, you are nothing.
If you want to blame and look down on others, you first need to raise your abilities.
In the future, if you dare to cause trouble during practice, I'll call off this performance.
If that's the result you want, then go ahead.
Straighten your body. Don't be scared.
Go lower. Go lower.
Oh~oh!
Stand up.
Go lower. Go lower.
A little lower. Go a little lower.
A bit more..bit more!
Ouch...ouch...
A little lower. Go a little lower.
Go lower.
Come a little bit more.. a little bit more.
That's right. Good. Go lower, go lower.
I did it, I did it!
Good work. See, it can be done, right?
Is someone outside?
Or not?
Are you alright?
Yes, I'm fine.
Thank you.
You'll feel worse tomorrow.
You must use cold water to massage for a little while before you sleep.
Alright. Thank you.
You did well.
He should have gone on his way. Why did he stop?
What? What is there to look at?
Do you want a ride?
Who wants you...
What?
Get off.
Thanks.
Are you 60 kgs?
What?
You're so heavy.
You jerk...hey! Lee Shin!
- What? - What did she say?
Did you see? She was with Lee Shin.
...What is she doing?...No kidding..
Everyone ready?
- Yes. - Yes.
You've worked hard.
You too.
Yoon Soo.
I went overboard the last time.
Yes, I never thought that you would pity me so much.
Do you have any plans today? If you can, let's have a drink.
I'm sorry, I already have plans.
Yes, you should.
I knew you'd have plans. Go on then.
Seok Hyun,
I bought red wine. If it's convenient...
No problem.
Then I'll go over to your place in an hour.
See you later.
Hello, Tae Jun sunbae.
Where are you feeling discomfort?
Do you need me to buy you medicine?
No need, it's fine.
I'm sorry. Let's meet another time.
It can't be helped. Don't take it to heart.
Yes, yes, it's fine.
Yes, take good care of yourself.
You're looking a little pathetic..
Director!
Hop in. I'll give you a lift.
It's okay. I'll just take the bus.
But you don't look fine. Get in.
Then I won't stand on ceremony.
Until when are you going to follow me? Go home.
What is this?
Open it and see.
Give it to me. I'll help you put it on.
No need. I'll put it on myself later.
If people ostracize you again, tell me.
Lee Kyu Won has the Director supporting her from behind.
That would invite even more bullying.
Really? Then you can be like St. Joan d'Arc, battling alone.
Lee Shin, you can't match up to the person you like at all.
So, forget it.
What's happened?
Am I broken?
Actually, Yoon Soo was every male student's dream girl back then.
The one who broke the barrier of the Ice Princess was Kim Seok Hyun.