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- Episode 2 - RAIN & YOUR STORY
You're going to quit?
So what else will you do?
What could someone who barely graduated from evening school to play guitar do?
I'll have to think about it.
Are you having fun in school?
Change the subject, will you...
Just find yourself another gig near Seoul.
They say that's even harder than recording an album.
Ehh... It's a mess, all right.
Let's have another drink and go somewhere else.
Taewon, it's been so long... It's nice to see you.
Hey... Look how late it is.
Right... We'll have to go.
We're a little busy, you know?
Have another drink by yourselves.
Accompany her home, while you're there.
She lives near your neighborhood.
It's okay, Eonni...
We're going.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Because you and someone I know look so different.
What?
Nevermind.
What do you do for a living?
I'm a student.
I see...
And you...
I play guitar.
You majored in guitar?
No... I play it for a living.
Are you a singer, then?
I'm not a singer, I just... play the guitar.
Where?
Night...
Just, well...
By the way, who looks different?
What?
You said I and someone else look different.
You and my first love.
What?
The atmosphere is getting hotter by the minute.
Next in line,
Gangbuk's best rocker.
A phenomenal guitarist.
- Jinil Girl's High 16th Festival - Let me introduce Kim Taewon!
He's got Duran Duran hair?
Look... White shoes!
Man, he's so hot...
Kim Taewon, nice to meet you.
From what I hear, there is someone at Jinil High you have a crush on.
Yes.
So, do you know the name of the girl of your dreams?
Yes...
What would her name be?
Suyeon.
It's Lee Suyeon.
Even her name is pretty.
Lee Suyeon? Where is Miss Lee Suyeon?
Here! Here!
Oohh.... Seems like she's acting all shy.
Then, we'll go ahead and listen to Kim Taewon perform.
A big applause for him.
I dedicate this song to her.
But what's wrong with you, really...
- What? - Take it.
Take it!
Then, I will.
- Hey! - Let me see...
"Lee Suyeon, let's meet."
He wants to meet! I'm so envious...
Hey! If you're not going, I will.
Will you?
Will you go or not?
Ehh... You brat, as if you didn't like the idea...
Don't stop me.
You came?
Do you really need to wear those white shoes?
Why... Do they stand out that much?
Still!
These white shoes represent my peace of mind!
Uh?!
And my Duran Duran hair...
is a symbol of my rock spirit!
Do you know what that is?
It's resistance against conformism and social conventions!
About Woodstock's energy being brought back to life through this outfit!
Also, you!
I remember you said this music is garbage, right?
- That, well... - You.
Follow me.
Hey! What are you doing? People will see us!
How are you?
Look who's here...
Here.
Who's this pretty student?
She's the woman of my life, my lover!
Hey...
And I thought you only had eyes for your guitar...
I guess I was wrong.
You can go in, they're all empty.
Yes.
Let's go.
Ahh.... Can't you smell this heavenly scent of rock?
You know, when it seems like life is giving you the short end of the stick,
that's when I come here...
It's like the mecca of poor rockers.
So whenever you feel down, all you need to do is come here.
Let's go in.
Have a seat.
Sit.
Also...
I'll show you what rock is.
Nobody's gonna take my car.
You know Led Zeppelin?
Think of them as the Virgin Mary of rock.
They're the best.
Also, guitarist Jimmy Page is a Led Zeppelin member,
so that's where my nickname comes from.
Deep Purple.
You know Deep Purple?
Along with Led Zeppelin, they're hard rock's greatest icons.
Ozzy Osbourne.
Die! Die! Die!
Hey.
You still think rock is garbage?
Yeah.
Fine.
You play this chord.
I'll let you hear what rock is really like.
When I get there, you just play this.
Again.
That's right.
There... Good.
Nobody's gonna take my girl! I'm gonna race it to the ground!
I love her and I need her! I seed her!
Alright hold tight,
I'm a highway star.
Go.
Mom, it's me.
Hey.
Still, can't you do something about those white shoes?
Ohh...
It might be a symbol I wear as a rocker,
but is there anything I wouldn't do, if you asked me to?
I see you once, I see you... Hey.
That's too high for me.
I see you once...
Hey.
Let's head to the classroom. Seems like something's is up.
- What's that? - Don't ask me.
- Anything fun? - Beats me.
Let's go.
I wonder what it's about.
So... What's so fun?
What is it?
What is this?
Who did that?
These thugs suddenly showed up,
and talked about a Suyeon or something...
They said that's what'll happen to you if you meet her, because she's taken.
What?
Who are those people, having the balls to show up here like that?
Hey... Those people were scary.
We're not dealing with your average school bullies, these are street thugs.
This guy called Dongpal or something is their boss.
Dongpal?
You mean Jo Dongpal?
He went to middle school with me...
That third-rate little thug...
He's had a crush on her ever since middle school.
Suyeon never even looked at him once,
but he just prances around saying she's his or whatever.
You remember his face, right?
Yeah.
Looks like a gangster, too.
- What now? - Suyeon, you go home early.
- Don't go around alone late at night. - Right.
Better be safe than sorry.
Why are you saying that? As if she wasn't scared enough already...
Are you scared?
Yeah...
Don't worry.
I'll protect you.
For the rest of my days.
Really?
Sure.
Thanks.
Suyeon!
Mom...
And who is this?
He's a.... friend.
- His name is Taewon. - Students...
What are you doing, where everyone can see you?
- Go back in. - All right...
See you.
You go home as well.
And if you really want to meet her, do it during the day.
Don't do that in the dark.
Yes.
Get moving!
What are you doing?
Is it Taewon?
Taewon. Lost you there for a minute.
Taewon...
Who keeps calling at this hour?
I don't know, either.
Mom!
Mom...
Taewon.
Taewon, don't go!
Taewon...
You wait here.
Hey! Let's go together.
How can you go in by yourself?
You never know what they might do to you.
I'll call you if I need it.
You did that last night, didn't you?
Have you seen him do it?
Have you or not, you little asswipe?
I'm warning you.
Try to do something like that again,
or even show up before Suyeon,
and one of us will have to die.
Wow.
I see we've grown a pair of balls!
Wanna die?
I'm so freaking scared...
I'm not really in the mood today, you know?
So get the hell out of here while I still let you.
We're not here to joke around.
And let's stop fooling around with that.
Finish your game.
Can you even see the ball with that pathetic hat you're wearing?
Let's go.
I thought I made myself clear back then.
But Dongpal, that prick...
He was really a thug.
Right when I thought things had quieted down, that's when it happened.
Suyeon disappeared.
She left saying she went to school,
but never made it there, and I couldn't reach her all day.
I went looking for her with my friends all over the place.
Suyeon...
Suyeon.
Suyeon!
Those bastards...
They're gonna pay.
Taewon!
Taewon, don't go!
Taewon!
Suyeon!
Where have you been?
What's wrong? Who did this to you?
Did that boy do this to you?
No... It wasn't him. He has nothing to do with this.
Do you realize how worried I was?
- Let's go. - Ajeosshi.
You must stop him, he went there to fight with them.
- What are you talking about? - He went to fight them! They might kill him!
Why would you get involved? Go inside.
What's with him?
Where's Dongpal? Where is that bastard?
Who's that?
Come get some!
Taewon!
Taewon...
Wake up!
You prick...
What the hell are you staring at? Call an ambulance!
Also, call all the boys and find that prick. Is that clear?
Are you out of your mind? Going there by yourself.
Taewon.... Taewon, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Where are you?
- I'll come there. - No. Don't.
It's dangerous, so just stay at home and don't move.
No way...
Who are you talking with?
It's that Taewon or something, isn't it?
Listen.
There are rumors about her all over the neighborhood because of you.
That she was abused by gangsters!
- Mom, I told you that it's not... - Just stay put, will you?
You little vandals playing around with guitars instead of studying dare...
Mom, please... Please stop!
Suyeon...
Where are you going?
Suyeon!!
Hey... Where are you going?
Stay there and wait for them, okay?
Hey! Taewon!
Taewon...
Taewon.
Taewon, are you all right?
I'm okay.
It's all my fault...
I said I'm fine.
Don't worry.
How can I not worry?
Let's go... Let's go to the hospital.
Hey!
Hey, we're in trouble.
They're turning the entire place upside down looking for you.
A few of them are even standing outside your house.
Report them to the police.
Not now.
They took Dongpal to the hospital, we would gain nothing from it.
Taewon, how about you hide for a while?
If they spot you, this time they'll kill you for real.
Right... That's a good idea.
Suyeon.
Listen well.
Stay home and don't move from there.
I'll call you later, uh?
No.
Let me come with you.
You can't, Suyeon.
No way, I'm coming with you.
I said no, go home.
I said I'm coming.
I'm not leaving you no matter what.
Hey... They're coming this way.
Run.
Give me all the money you have.
Is this all?
What are you doing? Get out of here!
Stop there!
- Stop there! - I'll call you later.
Stop!
Stop there, you prick!
Stop!
Here.
How drunk did you get, to have girls carry you here?
- What? - Some girl helped you home?
But, hey... She looked so nice. Who was that?
Your girlfriend?
Taewon.
Don't do that, uh...
Actually, I...
play guitar at night clubs in the provinces.
For 1500 won an hour!
I get on my knees and grovel like the third rate loser I am!
That's who I am.
But, you know?
I'm not gonna let this discourage me.
There is no way I would!
Of course you shouldn't.
Because, you know...
Music will make me king.
The king of rock!
The king of guitar!
You do that.
But, will it really happen?
To someone like me?
Let's go.
How have you been?
Aigoo... Look who's here.
Long time no see.
Right...
So I hear you're working gigs in the provinces?
Yeah.
That's no easy job.
Then again, if you want to make a living...
We're done here. We'll get going.
Oh, sure. See you.
You know Songgolmae, right?
Sure.
It must be a lucky spot.
Sucheol got started here, too.
By the way, where's your guitar?
Didn't you come here to practice?
I'm going to stop playing.
I was thinking I'd sell all my guitars.
Why... Those gigs in the provinces are too hard?
I guess.
Forget that, why don't you start a band, too?
You'll find a lot of people who could join here.
Is a band something anyone could create?
Particularly someone like me.
Shin Daecheol started Sinawe, and look at how well he's doing.
Why couldn't you?
Didn't they always say "Shin Daecheol in Gangnam, Kim Taewon in Gangbuk"?
What?
Nevermind.
Lee Taeyoon?!
Kim Taewon?
Been a while?!
What's with the trumpet?
Ahh...
To see if I can go to college.
Can't go with this, can I?
- Sinawe Concert -
They've become quite popular these days, it seems.
There are all sorts of kids trying to emulate them already.
And tickets are expensive, at that.
I have a few comps, want one?
No, thanks.
Gangnam's Shin Daecheol. Gangbuk's Kim Taewon.
- Sinawe Concert - Writing the Legend of Korean Rock
- Sinawe Concert -
- Back in Black (AC/DC, 1980) -
Wow... That was even better than Jimmy Page.
He's Shin Junghyeon*'s son, all right! [*Korean rock & soul legend of the 60s]
Now that you're back in school, just focus on your studies.
Don't go around joining demonstrations and getting into trouble.
Yes... The atmosphere is already tense as it is.
I made your favorite, acorn jelly.
Have a drink, Uncle.
Aigoo... It's you?
Hi, Uncle.
Hey.
- Long time no see? - Yes.
What's wrong with him now?
Wow... That's impressive.
I doubt anyone in Korea would be faster than that.
Is being fast what matters?
Don't you know what the trend is today? Speed is everything.
What's wrong?
Is there a problem?
Uncle.
Have you ever been to a Shin Daecheol concert?
Ohh... Shin Junghyeon's son?
I've heard the rumors.
Never really seen him play,
but with that father, being so good wouldn't be much of a surprise.
So, what, you've seen him play and feel down because of that?
Or maybe you're wondering what's so great about him?
I...
am just third rate.
Then I wouldn't be much different, would I?
That's not what I meant.
Then, what?
Uncle...
I'm just pathetic, that's what.
Music has always been something I had to fight to even listen to.
But whenever I would learn a new song,
it felt as if the whole world belonged to me,
and like I could beat anyone in a battle.
But he was on another level?
I thought being quick was all it took.
But he made all that look like something he mastered long ago.
It was as if music was flowing in his veins, and he made me feel it.
It was like peeking into his soul.
It's the same exact cover,
but he was adding his color and touch to that song.
I thought playing it as close to the original as possible was the best you could do.
But when compared to people who learned all on their own like me,
he's just on another planet altogether.
Taewon.
Still, I like your sound better.
I love your third rate sound.
Would he have gone to Mokpo and get embarrassed for it?
That's not something everyone would be capable of.
The cries of anger one makes when touching the bottom, that's what a guitar really sounds like.
I think I might hear that sound from you?
So...
go out and find your own style.
I think it's time.
Exactly when that fire and energy is about to burst out.
Don't let it go to waste and regret it later, like I did.
Lee Taeyoon.
Hey... Knock, will you?
Let's form a band.
Band?!
Hwang Taesoon.
Want to form a band?
You want to form a band?
And why would I join a bunch of amateurs like you?
I'm sure I don't have to remind you, but I'm major league already.
That's why we need someone like you.
Hyung. Give it another thought.
You know that we're too green to survive on our own.
Hey... I'm already a pro, how can you ask me to start from scratch?
Forget me, and find yourselves someone else.
Hyung...
Do us this favor, please.
What's wrong with you people? I said no.
Hyung.
There are twenty gayo festivals a year in Korea.
So over a hundred people are awarded every year.
So?
So there are at least 150 people like you every year, landing third.
You little pricks, what are you trying to say?
Get lost!
As if I wasn't upset enough already.
So let's hear it, have you ever won third prize?
Think it's that easy to win that at a gayo festival?
Groups like Sinawe are just as popular as major pop acts, these days.
If we became as popular as Sinawe, I'm sure you wouldn't be that upset...
So, what, you stab me with one hand and pat me on the back with the other?
It's still a no.
They're amateurs, too!
- "The End" is Practicing - Do Not Disturb!
What?
Can we do a cover like it should be done, beat and all?
You don't play guitar with your fingers, you do it with your heart.
You can do that all you want once we actually have a band.
Bass and guitar are different!
I'm just asking you to play it like the original.
Here... Guys.
Let's change the mood and play something else.
Led Zeppelin, Stairway to Heaven.
You know that, right?
1... 2... 3... 4.
That's too damn high.
How am I supposed to do this?
Let me try it.
Let's try that again.
1... 2... 3... 4.
Ahh... Damn it!
So let's do another song.
It's not like we couldn't choose anything else!
What's with all the sparks down here?
- I have good news. - What is it?
A rock festival.
Pagoda Theater.
So we can enter?
The gates are open and ready for the flood.
What?
Of course you can.
Do I have to spell out every joke for you?
Anyhow, I took advantage of some of my connections, you could say.
When is it?
End of next month.
- That's great. - Okay... Okay!
Okay!
- Let's do it. - Okay!
Thank you! Okay.
That's it.
You better practice hard, uh?
But if we want to play at that festival, we need some vocals.
Vocals?
I... I told you to just choose another song.
Main vocals, that is.
Also, doing vocals while playing guitar is too much to ask.
And we weren't singers to begin with.
Then again, you need good vocals to make a band shine.
I have someone in mind.
The Black Pearls' lead singer.
Won't be easy.
He's pretty good, I admit it.
But what's his name again?
Kim Jongseo.
So why would I leave my band to join yours?
I won't beat around the bush.
It's to defeat Sinawe.
And that's why we need you.
So let's join forces and go for it?
It's intriguing.
But...
At a condition.
I'm not joining The End.
But if you form a new band, I'm in.
That's my only condition.
So you want us to change name?
How about Buhwal*? [*lit. rebirth, resurrection]
Buhwal?
As the name of our band. We reached "The End," so it's time for a rebirth.
- Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin, 1971) -
There's a lady who's sure,
All that glitters is gold,
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows,
If the stores are all closed,
With a word she can get what she came for.
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
And as we wind on down the road,
Our shadows taller than our soul,
There walks a lady we all know,
Who shines white light and wants to show.
How everything still turns to gold,
And if you listen very hard,
The truth will come to you at last.
When all are one and one is all,
To be a rock and not to roll.
And she's buying a stairway,
To heaven...
See? With such strong vocals, it was a whole different story.
They were all over you out there?
I've never experienced something like this before.
But it felt like they only had eyes for you?
Why, was I the only one on the stage? We all did great.
Only when each member does his best can you get this kind of result.
Isn't that the charm of being in a band?
Hearing you say that, people would think you're our leader.
Let's just celebrate, shall we?
Take this.
Right... I do feel like they've given us wings.
Good!
So let's keep flying.
Here... Here... Cheers!
Cheers!
I was thinking...
Shouldn't we have a go at Sinawe?
Then again, set aside Sinawe, we are second to none.
Don't think we'd fare too bad, actually.
Okay, I'm all for it!
Okay!
I'm in.
Taewon.
You're at your coolest when you play guitar on the stage.
Hyeonju, back in school, when he played in high school festivals,
his fingers were so fast you couldn't even see them, and the girls...
But, do you still keep in touch with your first love?
I told you she was my first love.
Hey... Think I drank too much.
I better go.
I think we need to go, too.
Hyojin, I'll walk you home, let's go.
Right... This is where we leave them alone, right?
Have another drink by yourselves.
We're leaving soon, too.
Doesn't really look like Taewon would...
I'll go. I enjoyed the concert.
Looks like I asked you something I shouldn't have.
No.
How can youngsters like you live on ramen alone?
Thank you.
What's wrong with him?
Playing guitar all day... I can see how he'd be starving his wife.
You've got it wrong.
Here.
Aren't you eating?
I really have no appetite.
Hello?
Hyojin... It's me.
Suyeon?!
Where are you?
Where have you gone?
I'm doing fine.
How are things there?
It's a mess, what else?
Your mother told the police you were abducted.
And after I told them you left with Taewon,
they went to his home and threatened his parents...
that they'd press charges if he doesn't bring you back.
And those gangsters turned the whole place upside down.
Taewon's father said he was going for a settlement with that Dongpal.
It's a huge mess.
Also, about Taewon...
He was expelled.
And rumors about you are all over school.
Suyeon.
Just come back.
Where are you now?
Uh? Where?
It's you?
Let's go back.
How much longer are you gonna stay here, uh?
You fool.
If you really love Suyeon, you can't do this to her.
Hey... Don't you feel sorry for your parents?
And how about Suyeon's mother? She's about to lose it.
Sorry.
Don't give me any of that, and let's just go back.
Just go back and keep meeting her there.
No.
If we go back, it's all over for us.
Think they'll let us meet again?
Would her mother let someone who's been expelled from school meet her?
Hey!
Wake up, please!
Think staying here will make Suyeon happy?
Go ask her, you prick!
What the hell do you know?
What's wrong with you?
Just because it's not your business, don't talk to me like that.
I see... You've finally gone mad.
You're out of your mind, you prick!
I said stop it.
Suyeon, this can't go on much longer.
Your mother comes looking for me almost every day.
Begging me to tell her where you are.
- Crying, and... - You must be out of your mind!
What are you two doing?
Stop.
Please, stop it!
Suyeon!
That young student left a while ago?
Suyeon!
Suyeon, it's me!
Suyeon!
Suyeon...
Suyeon, it's me!
Let go!
Taewon! Taewon...
What are you doing?
Spit them out!
Taeseong, come help me!
Taewon...
Why did you do it?
Just fulfill one wish of mine.
Don't you ever do that again.
Even without me around, you must never do it again.
Promise.
With...out you?
What's that supposed to mean?
I can't go to school here anymore.
So I came to see you one last time.
No way.
Why are you giving this to me?
Your symbol of peace.
But one of them is missing.
Why are you giving it to me?
Taewon.
Become a great rocker.
I'll be watching you from afar.
No.
Take them... Take them back!
No way!
Don't, Suyeon...
Don't go, uh?
You can't go, Suyeon.
Don't go.
I beg you, don't.
Suyeon!
Suyeon, don't go!
Don't go...
Suyeon...
- Rain & Your Story - (Written & Composed by Kim Taewon, 1986)
I love you.
Suyeon.
Taewon.... Taewon.
Taewon.
I bought you the best guitar out there.
Your uncle chose it for you, so I'm sure you'll like it.
I love you, love you, love you.
- Captivated by my strange love story, -
- And destined to experience the kind of cruel love no one else would give her, -
- She still accepted it with open arms. -
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Shin Daecheol doesn't think that playing guitar is about beating others,
but that it's a fight against your own self.
I actually was more intrigued by you.
You and Shin Daecheol are somewhat different.
If that's the kind of music we'd play, I wouldn't even have come here.
I just want to play traditional rock!
I changed it all, so why did he come out and steal my thunder again?
How about one of today's hottest stars, Lee Seungcheol?
I will become Korea's best singer.
So you'd be a Buhwal member?!
What a creep...
What did you drink to end up in this state?
What's so great about me anyway?
Because I love you!
For this album, leave it all to me.
Haven't you heard?
Those cheers calling my name, screaming Kim Taewon!
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