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- She's Coming! -
- Setting men's heart on fire -
[One day, suddenly Kim Taewon appeared on a variety show]
- His Fatal Charm! -
[And with the laughable nickname of "National Granny," at that]
- Kim Taewon as The Fairy -
- Along with Shin Daecheol of Sinawe and Kim Dogyun of Baekdusan, - - part of the troika of Korean guitarists - KIM TAEWON of BUHWAL
[- Yet, his guitar was never celebrated, and that turbulent sound which pulled... -] - people's heartstrings is being forgotten, buried behind that silly nickname of his -
- Born in Seoul, 1965, Kim Taewon started playing guitar at the age of 13 -
[- He left home at 17, attempted suicide with his first love, dropped out of high school]
- He spent time in a mental institution, and was imprisoned twice -
- Which is why his story must be told, - The history of that guitar drenched in tears, hidden behind Kim Taewon's smile.
- We dedicate this drama to all the young people suffering from a sense of inferiority -
Uncle, don't you know anything a little more exciting?
You little...
What?
Kids...
Don't you have any homework to do?
Let him be.
Here... Something more exciting?
How about this...
- Pipeline (The Ventures, 1963) -
How is it?
You like it?
But... What kind of music is that?
This?
It's rock.
Rock.
Rock?
Oh... Music that makes you happy?
Music that makes you crazy?
Ahh!
Music that makes you a king.
That's what rock is.
- WITH S2 5th Anniversary Special - ROCK rock ROCK - Episode 1, Grab that Guitar! -
- Music by Park Chanhyeok -
- Written By Park Gyeongseon, Bang Hyogeum -
- Produced by Lee Wonik -
The hell are you staring at?
Why, can't I even look?
That's right. You can't.
And you call that playing...
Why, can you play it?
I don't play any of that childish crap.
You 'tard... Like you could play it...
Try, then! Go ahead!
I said I don't care about that childish crap.
Go lie to your mama.
You want to join us?
No matter how hard you try, it's not going to work, so just go.
Lie?!
Right... Don't you always lie?
One lie every word he says, Kim Eoksam*! [*as in, three words every one hundred million are the truth]
What?
You can't even play, and you think we'll let you in?
I said I don't play that childish crap, I'll play something cooler!
Rock! Rock! Rock!
What... Rock?
Kim Taewon.
Are you fighting again?
Say something, will you?
How can you just keep quiet?
I told you I need that money... Aigoo!
How many months has it been already?
I mean... How much is that anyway, to make people so miserable?
I'm really sorry.
My husband is having some problems, so...
Whatever it takes, I'm going to pay you by the end of the month.
You better keep that promise!
Don't you worry.
See you.
Mommy!!
Scold Oppa, too!
Aigoo, will you shut up? I've had it with you... Stop!
Go play outside.
Come later.
Taewon, you little scoundrel.
As if there weren't enough problems, are you going to keep acting like that?
Your brothers never do that, what's wrong with you?
- That ugly prick... - Did he get in trouble again?
Aigoo... He'll be suspended.
What?!
Come in.
You fool.
If your grades suck, at least behave.
Keep making Mom suffer and you're dead.
All right...
- Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin, 1969) -
You little... What are you staring at while I talk to you?
If you ever come here and touch my things, then I'll really kill you.
Did you hear me?
All right...
Get out.
You just wait.
I.... am gonna be a great guitarist.
I'll become a famous rocker!
Hyung!
I told you not to come here, didn't I?
Hyung...
You prick... You're dead!
Hyung... Hyung, I'm sorry.
How dare you do that, you little prick?
I'm sorry!
Get the hell out!
Get out, you prick!
Hey... Bring that back here!
Open the door!
Give me back that guitar!
Darling.
You're so busy studying that you never play it.
I really!
Don't you even feel sorry for that poor boy?
Just let him play it.
I'll come check later, so make them shine.
Where are you going?
Ohh... That prick, here he goes again.
Taewon... Hey.
You played hooky again, didn't you?
I didn't.
Lessons ended two hours earlier.
Leave... Come on.
Look at him!
- Led Zeppelin -
Aigoo... What do we do now...
Honey!
Honey... Honey!! What now...
With all that's been going on, you're in the mood for playing guitar?
No... I just...
It's because you never have a clue that people treat you like that in school,
you pathetic fool.
Give it here.
What's wrong with you? Mom said I could play it!
I said let go!
No way... It's mine!!
You little prick...
Let go.
Keep it up, will you?
Hey.
I feel pity for our parents,
for giving birth to a pathetic loser like you!
- Led Zeppelin -
- Kim Jintae - Yes.
- Kang Hosun. - Yes!
Kim Taewon...
Kim Taewon?
He played hooky.
Ahh... That little...
Again?
Uncle!
Is it just the two of you?
Mommy went to meet Dad in prison, and Little Oppa is inside.
Okay...
Wow...
Not bad.
Really?
This is a really difficult song, how long did it take you to learn it?
Five months.
Really?
But... without the sheet?
You know... I just followed along by ear.
Just like that?
All by yourself?!
You little...
But, didn't you get bored?
A little.
And you still continued.
But, what happened to your guitar?
My brother stepped on it.
He complained I was playing guitar when they arrested Dad.
You like playing guitar that much?
What...
Actually, I'd prefer playing with the other guys, but...
Uncle will bring you a new guitar.
Really?
You little...
Thank you!
Wow... Guys from the seventh class can sure sing!
It felt as if suddenly Song Changshik* had shown up! [*One of the top singer-songwriters of the 70s, wrote the famous Whale Hunting]
Up next is someone from the eighth class.
Here's the eighth class!
Wow... I see there's a huge line waiting to come on the stage!
I will give the eighth class another 30 seconds.
If no one comes forward, we'll move to the ninth class.
Twenty seconds left.
Is there really no one?
See the look on your homeroom teacher's face.
Five seconds left... Five...
Four...
Three...
Two!
I will.
Ahh... We finally have someone from the eighth class.
Please, come to the stage.
- Your name? - Kim Taewon.
Ahh... Taewon-gun.
What will you play us?
Led Zeppelin.
Uh?! Red Chaplin?
Is that the song's title?
Ahh... Yes.
So, please.
- Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin, 1969) -
- And there began the wonderful, unforgettable story of this outcast -
- The people who hated me, and the teachers who looked down on me - were now giving me a standing ovation.
- My guitar will make me king of this world! -
- 4 Years Later, I changed my guitar to an electric one, mastering it right away -
Taewon!
Taewon... He's coming.
Gangnam's third best!
Hey... He's going to challenge Taewon!
Hey... He said he's challenging Taewon. At the band practice hall.
The third ranked guy from Gangnam is going to challenge Taewon.
They say his fingers just fly.
Are you Jimmy Page?
Jimi Hendrix?
And now, the king of Gangbuk, our eternal Jimmy Page!
Kim! Tae! Won!
And Gangnam's Jimi Hendrix,
Kim. Ji. Mi...
Here.
In the first round, the defending champion will have to copy what the challenger plays.
Should he fail, he would lose,
but in case he's able to perfectly copy his riff,
he would be free to go on the offense right away.
Here... Let's start this guitar battle!
Here.... Here.
There seems no way to find a winner.
We're certainly dealing with a tough contender here.
Here... Second round.
You'll copy one of these rock classics right as it is played.
Here... Challenger, choose your song.
Here... Deep Purple! Deep Purple. Yeah...
- Highway Star (Deep Purple, 1972) -
I see no need to waste all that time.
How can you...
I lose.
Taewon lost?!
Let's go.
Are you okay?
Taewon, so I hear there were fireworks today at the challenge?
Why?
Really?
How about a meeting to cheer you up?
Meeting? Which school?
Jinil Girls' High. And even their Queen Card* is coming. [*slang for hottest girl]
Would she be crazy enough to come to a meeting with us?
It wouldn't work if I told them about you....
So I just said we frequent regular classes!
Taewon, I'm going to let you have their Queen Card, so come with us.
Come on.
I could wear glasses like a preppy student, then. Taewon, let's go!
Come on.
I'm a big fan of Mozart's works, for instance.
Suyeon, here.
Are you really a student?
Do you work at a night club in Yeongdeungpo, or something?
Don't you know Jungil High's guitar? He's the best in Gangbuk!
Taewon, play guitar for her, will you?
I did hear of that band, but isn't that evening school?
That's what I've heard...
Evening school?! What are you talking about?
But, you know, there's this guy going to evening school who plays the guitar.
He's called Park Taewon.
He's pretty good,
but Taewon is a notch above, you know?
- Regular Classes Taewon, that is. - Right! I remember him.
You mean it?
Why would we try to lie about that? We wouldn't even invite you here...
Ajumma, some pastries here, please.
If you can take out a personal object each, we'll choose...
Right... Let's do that.
Hey.
You go to evening school, don't you?
And even if that wasn't the case, I don't care about guys like you,
so stop following me.
You're embarrassing me.
Hey! Embarrassing?!
Think dressing up like that and playing that noisy "rock" of yours...
will make girls go crazy?
Like I'd have any time for that trash you call music.
Trash... Hey!
And you make stuff up and act like that just to make a good impression?
Would that make any difference?
Hey!!
One day I'll make you like me for what I am!
You prick.
Stop smoking.
I just feel a little upset, that's all.
Just a puff and I'll be done.
Upset, my ass...
Put it out.
It's just because I got rejected by this brat.
Take a look in the mirror, you fool.
Who would possibly like someone dressed like that?
They'd just think you're a lunatic.
I thought it out, don't you worry.
Thought what?
If you at least were any good with that guitar, I wouldn't say anything.
All you do is imitate real guitarists, don't you?
I've heard you lost, recently.
- Ahh... That... - You little...
Keep prancing around like a poser, will you?
Live that way the rest of your life,
pretending to have any skills and deceiving people.
Hey... Listen...
Taewon, that little...
- That's a lot faster than the last time? - That's right.
If he challenges Hendrix again, he'll just destroy him?!
Nah... This is good enough to beat Shin Daecheol.
Ohh... Listen to him!
- Wow! Very good! - Bravo! Jimmy Page!
Don't let what she said get to you.
I've got my plans.
Their school will have a festival soon.
Festival?
And?
Ehh... What is that guitar of yours for?
Yeah!
That's right!
By the way, think you can do it?
Hey, the guy from Gangbuk is going to challenge you.
Here they come.
You again?
Tell me about it.
I see no need to waste all that time?!
Ohh.... What?
I lose.
Daecheol. Not bad, is he?
I've heard his name is Kim Taewon.
Ohh, Hyung.
Pretty damn good.
Have you seen that look on their faces?
Silence and all.
Taewon, you're the bomb!
But wasn't Shin Daecheol going to school around here?
If we could find him, we could just go for him as well?
Hey... He was born with a guitar in his hands.
That's an entirely different level.
Well, although Taewon is no joke, either.
You little... What do you take him for?
He had a guitar in his hands before he was even born.
Right?
So, how about it? Why don't you go for him?
Right. When will you?
I guess our paths will soon cross.
What's all the rush?
Then again...
Kim Taewon in Gangbuk,
and Shin Daecheol in Gangnam.
I guess you're destined to meet down the line.
- Gangnam's Shin Daecheol, Gangbuk's Kim Taewon -
- But what my father told me... -
- was to stop getting into trouble, and graduate first -
- And then he bought me a Gibson, -
- and I went to Nakwon Land for my first ever live performance -
Here.... Luxury night club! I need a guitar, a bass and drums.
You'll get free lodging along with 500,000 won a month.
We'll start with the bass.
Bass...
Ahh... Mister Kim, long time no see.
Bass goes to Mister Kim.
- Next, drums... - I will!
Here.
I played in Incheon last month, if you remember.
Ahh... Right, you! I remember, come.
So that's that.
Then, guitar.
These days I'm doing the whole Busan-Ulsan line,
- you know, night clubs... - Great, but shut up.
Let's see your guitar.
- Guitar? - Come on.
What kind of case...
Aigoo.... You call that a guitar?
How can you go around with such third-rate crap?
Go... Out of my sight.
Anyone with that kind of garbage, you can go.
Any guitar?
Let's see yours.
Aigoo.... Ajeosshi.
You pawned it for drinks, didn't you?
Stop drinking, will you? Look at your hands trembling.
How are you going to play guitar?
Go for the violin, since you're there.
I've really had with this...
Any guitar?
Let's see yours.
Mine?
A Gibson?!
How about experience?
What are you waiting for?
Let's go.
Yes... We'll be right there.
Guitar, you do it.
Quick!
Aigoo... Look at this weather.
Take off that jacket.
Right... And I was wondering...
But, Mister Kim. Haven't seen you around as of late,
got any regular gig?
Yeah, right.
Just thought I was better off staying home, considering the alternatives.
Tell me about it... The economy is just in the pits these days,
and with all those young posers prancing around, it's just...
Hey, Guitar!
- Yes. - How old are you?
Nineteen.
Ninet.... What, you're not even twenty?!
So how long have you been playing?
Yes... I started in middle school,
and back in high school, I played in a lot of concerts with my band.
Band?!
Why, think there's anyone here who hasn't been in a band back in school?
Still, I can do most covers without a problem.
Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin...
Ahh, even Black Sabbath.
But, you know?
If you haven't made a penny playing in front of a paying crowd,
you're not considered a guitarist in this trade, got it?
That's right.
Hey...
So I guess that guitar was bought by your father?
Ahh... Guess I stepped on shit again! Of all people, some greenhorn kiddo?!
Ajeosshi, pull over, will you?
Wait.... Wait.
Just a moment.
I'm confident I can do well.
Really?
Then, play something.
Here?
Why, want me to rent you a concert hall instead?
Hey... You little...
So I guess you played hooky every day to play guitar?
You didn't even graduate evening school, did you?
Still, I at least graduated.
But it was evening school.
Let's go.
They haven't fixed this rathole yet?!
Hey... Evening school!
Nice... You can start tonight, so let's do our best.
I've heard you're from Seoul,
so should there be any problem, feel free to tell me.
- Chief Lee. - Yes, Director.
Take good care of them.
Yes, Director.
So, if you'll excuse me.
See you again, Sir.
Director.
- Long time no see, uh? - How have you been?
Bass!
Never really seen him before?
Got myself a promising newcomer.
Really?
Greenhorns always work harder, don't they?
- Allow me to introduce myself. - Also...
You need fresh young faces on the stage to create the right mood.
Of course.
If you do well you'll have a future with us, so let's do our best, uh?
- Yes. - All right.
- See you later. - See you.
Greet people properly, will you?
All right!
Sisters, you're all so pretty!
Just a look at you and my heart starts to race.
We have a few exciting new faces to introduce tonight.
Our band's new guitarist,
Kim! Tae! Won!
Look at those fingers! They're flying!
This is what you call art!
Let's give him an applause!
What's that?
Is he doing a recital on his own?
Aigoo! Great job!
- You've gotten much better. - You're flattering us.
And I saw your new guitarist was no laughing matter.
Where did you learn to play so well?
By myself.
By yourself?!
Wow... You're a prodigy, all right.
Since we have a prodigy, he deserves to be treated like one.
Go to the kitchen, and bring them something tasty.
Thank you.
Help yourselves and have a good night of sleep.
Thank you.
Let's have a word.
Keep the youngster in check,
so that he won't step out of line, uh?
Yes, all right.
Also, let's choose better songs, shall we?
Have you forgotten we're in the boondocks here?
So go simple, and choose music with some beat,
something you can dance to.
- Are we clear? - Yes.
- I'll count on you, then. - Yes.
Good night.
- Star Night Club - 4-member Hit Group Band
Ahh... It's so cold! No hot water...
I started doing this when I was around your age, and it's been ten years already.
But why do this at your age? Looks like you really love rock...
Aigoo, what are you saying?
If he played in a band all throughout school, what else could he do?
Just because he played guitar, is that going to help him go on TV?
As if you didn't go through that yourself...
Then again, that is the only stage that can accept people like us.
Here...
But, why don't we add a few rock songs to our repertory?
Right! Let's add a few.
Just to change the mood a little... Nice!
- Yes. - Listen... Listen to them.
Hey... We're dealing with a place where middle aged people come to dance.
So simple stuff, things you can dance to.
That's what works here.
Can't we just add a couple of songs while they take a break?
I said no!
Ehh... Drums need rock to really shine.
- Just drink. - Yes.
Ehh... Really!
Ahh... That music...
You pricks!
Is that all you can do?
- How can you dance to stuff like this? - Yeah, blame it on them...
Why don't you worry about yourself?
- The song is not over yet. - Let go!
You little pricks...
Hey... You useless jackoffs.
Will you start playing for real?
Did you just stare at me?
You little...
So even you pricks look down on me?
I said start playing for real!
Now!
So?! Are you deaf?
Fine... All right.
Saw this?
Here you go!
Do it!
I said play, you pricks!
You little twat, you're trying to rile me up, aren't you?
- You just wait, you prick! - Hey!
Stop it!
You little... Hey, little prick.
What the hell was that?
Hey! Where's the owner?
Where is he?
You're all dead!
You bastards!
I said bring me the owner!
What kind of music is that?
And they call that music?
Are you leaving already?
Listen, is that how you run a business?
I came here to dance, not to some damn concert.
Concert? What do you mean?
Anyhow, forget the bill tonight, got it?
What's wrong with you people?
Wait... What...
Ahh... Really!
I knew it, those goddamned fools...
What the hell are you doing?
Can't you even keep a band in check?
Get down on your heads!
- I hurt my forehead a little, so... - I ought to...
You?
I'm talking to you!
Get down on your head, you fool!
You little...
So you've got more guts than brains, is that it?
Let go.
Look at what I have to endure after 10 years on the job...
You useless little twerp.
Guess you think I brought you here for some recital?
Ahh... Now that's how you play guitar!
While you bust my balls all they way to kingdom come, uh?
Want me to leave the stage to you?
Seems like you're acting up just because you can play a little guitar...
But at the end of the day, you're nothing but a third-rate bum...
who will starve, if people like me don't hire you.
Meaning, I'm the hand that feeds you.
Are we clear?
If you have shit for brains, at least show some respect, you little prick!
On your head, you...
You'll have to pay the price for ruining business tonight.
You could get a nice trip to the can, but I'll let you choose.
Ohh...
So, what, you'd rather get a taste of this?
Wow... How nice! Let's get started.
Is that all?
Get up...
Hit harder, will you?
Don't fall, uh?
Hey... Prodigy. How 'bout it?
Do we finally realize who calls the shots around here?
Ehh... Guess you need to teach people a lesson if you want them to learn.
Pay back for everything we lost tonight, you useless pricks!
Is that clear?
This is killing me...
Hey.
This is nothing.
You know...
I've been beaten to a pulp, accused of stealing,
been treated like a conman...
Hell, once I even played with only my knickers on.
At least they let you wear them...
By the way, do we really need to give them back all that money?
Well... We'll try to reason with them tomorrow,
and if nothing else works, we'll just give it back.
Hey.
Hey... Guys, wake up!
Hey! Wake up.
That prick took off.
What?!
Wow... This is like a variety show...
Why, thought you could take off with our money?
You know that he was the one who took all the money.
I ought to just...
Unless you want to croak because of that motherless prick,
you know what you'll have to do, right?
- What are you waiting for? - Come on...
Not this, please!
Come on...
Let it go!
Please...
How about his?
No way!
How am I going to deal with that retard?
Don't... Please!
It was the first gift I got from my father!
Then, give us our money back!
Do you have it?
Just act like your looks suggest, will you?
Ahh... Hyungnim, this is gonna make us some money?!
Really?
What could we possibly make out of it?!
I'll be damned, really.
What are you doing?
I'm going to sell them all.
Then, what, you'll never play guitar again?
What's the matter?
What could possibly lead you to stop playing something you loved so much?
Stop it.
I said stop!
If you stop playing it, what else will you do from now on?
If you don't play guitar,
can you go out there and live like a decent man?
I can't live like a decent man even if I play guitar!
Taewon!
How can you say that?
Disappointing your parents is okay.
Since you can always do better down the line.
But don't you ever disappoint yourself.
There's nothing as scary as regret.
Is this all you went through that for?
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