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- Final Episode - NEVERENDING STORY No... No...
No!
Who are you?
No... No...
No!
- Go away... Away... - Taewon!
- Go away!
Please, get a hold of yourself.
Guitar!
My guitar...
Guitar!
Guitar...
Can't we just make an exception for his guitar?
I'm asking you as a favor.
That's out of the question.
Everyone must follow the rules here.
Then, I'll take my son home.
I hear Taewon has become a cripple.
Have you heard the rumors?
Ehh... They say he doesn't even recognize family and friends.
Shouldn't we go visit him?
Where is he now?
He trapped himself inside that practice room, and refuses to come out.
Turn it off... The light!
Turn off the lights!
Turn them off... Off!
No... The lights!
Turn them... off...
Turn them off.
Are you all right?
Who are you?
I'm Little Sky's lead singer Kim Jaegi.
Forget that.
Sing me a song.
What?
What will you sing me?
Ahh... I'll sing you Love Hurts.
All right.
Ahh.... I'll just do it a cappella.
Love hurts, love scars.
Love wounds, and mars any heart.
Not tough or strong enough.
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain.
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain.
Love hurts.
With skills like yours, everyone would love to have someone like you.
Why bother coming to me?
Isn't it because you write songs that can get the best out of singers?
My family is really poor.
My decision to become a musician really saddened my parents.
So I wanted them to see me succeed.
But the moment I heard about you,
I got the urge to resurrect with you, to get Buhwal back on its feet.
And that we could make it.
You wasted your time.
Haven't you seen me?
I'm nothing but a cripple.
Let alone music,
I can barely survive day by day.
I have no intention of rushing things.
Let's take one step at a time,
and worry about getting better.
And get out of that practice room, for starters.
Will you come fishing with me?
You put the worm right here in the middle,
and here you go...
- Looks good, doesn't it? - It sure does.
- Try it out. - Yes.
You too, Taewon.
Hyungnim.
Try this.
Wow... Look at all those stars.
Pretty.
You know...
I've always been like that dark sky.
The one helping those stars shine.
The kind of dark sky which, if no stars shine beside it,
is completely ignored.
You know?
I, too,
wanted to shine like those stars, at least once.
Some people are just born stars.
But ordinary people can try all they want,
and there is no way for them to shine.
Seeing those people makes you sad,
and angry as well.
It even causes your own downfall.
Just like it did for me.
Isn't that always subjective, anyway?
You've always been a star to me.
Whenever I listened to your songs, they'd make me think.
That rock could be this beautiful.
That I wanted to one day be responsible for such passionate lyrics and melody.
That it was great music.
And I envied you.
So I wanted to join you.
I believe you'll shine once again.
As long as you don't give up first.
Hyung...
Can I really get back on my feet?
Well...
For starters, give it a try.
Only then you'll find out.
Remember the first time you met me?
Meeting you got me thinking.
"Wow... He's got potential to make it big."
You know?
I believe that only people who acknowledge their shortcomings can succeed.
You did that, and I'm sure you will succeed.
Also, about that Jaegi.
Wonder if it was a gift from heaven to help you get back on your feet?
Look at the names... Buhwal*, Jaegi**. [*rebirth **comeback]
Isn't it a killer combination?
I was thinking the same...
You know?
I believe that only people who acknowledge their shortcomings can succeed.
You did that, and I'm sure you will succeed.
I believe you'll shine once again. As long as you don't give up first.
Hey!
Will you keep this up?
Just come here a moment.
I have this melody buzzing in my head.
Then I guess your song will soon be complete.
Where are you going?
- Hey... Taewon. - Taewon.
Taewon.
See? He at least didn't kick us out.
Even just witnessing what's happening to him is hard to bear.
I'm really worried about him.
It's been two years already.
I can't keep staring idly at you without doing a thing.
Ajeosshi... Ajeosshi!
Ajeosshi, stop.
Stop, now!
I still see things...
How many songs did he write so far?
Five.
We're rehearsing them already.
We're almost there...
If he at least accepted a few songs from someone else...
He's so stubborn...
This is serious.
Taewon disappeared.
I haven't been able to reach him for a week.
He's in terrible shape and probably has no money, either.
I worry he might have collapsed somewhere.
Any place he might have gone to?
A place that meant a lot to him, things like that.
Taewon Hyung always writes about his past experiences.
He had enough of them to last a few lifetimes...
Painful ones.
Ahh...
What?
I didn't check there.
It's a masterpiece.
But also dangerous.
All these songs are way too dark.
But isn't that Buhwal's style anyway?
Times have changed.
Former Sinawe member Seo Taiji has turned to dance now,
with "I Know."
So? Are you telling me to do the same?
We need at least a couple of songs that will appeal to the mainstream.
This can appeal to them.
So don't just keep talking and show it to me through your music.
Why? Afraid it'll be a miserable flop just like the 2nd album, after all you've done?
You really...
Go look for a record company. I'll get myself a bass and some drums in the meantime.
Hey!
Kim Taewon!
Try to be understanding.
I have good feelings about this song, too.
I'll try my best to do it justice.
It's been five years since the last Buhwal album.
And honestly, weren't they popular just because of Seungcheol?
Now we have a promising new singer, his name is Kim Jaegi.
He's got great looks, not to mention his singing talent.
I'm confident he'll become as popular as Seungcheol.
Forget that.
But if Seungcheol agrees to come back, I'll give it a thought.
President.
I'm still fond of you and I'd like to help,
but don't you know that these days lightweight dance tracks are what sells?
People will hate such sad music.
How do you know they will, unless we release it?
All right.
But if I hit the jackpot elsewhere, don't regret it later.
I wouldn't be so pompous if I were you.
It's not too nice a thing to say,
but everyone in the industry thinks you're a cripple.
Who's going to sign you?
I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
When did Hyundai say they would call?
They did say we'd get a call by today, but...
What if they don't call?
I'm sure they will.
Hello?
Must be disappointed that it wasn't the call you were waiting for.
No.
I'm glad to meet you again after so long.
Bottoms up.
Let's get up.
We need to go somewhere together.
Hyungnim...
Ahh... I really...
Hyungnim.
Until you accept, I'm not leaving this room.
Do me a favor just this once.
Just this once, give him a chance.
Don't you know how good a writer he is?
As you know, we had a few flops ourselves, so we're in terrible conditions.
Was wondering why you didn't mention that...
Aigoo... You foolish twat...
I'm well aware of the rumors about me.
But I spent the last three years pouring my heart and soul into these songs.
President.
I beg you, give me a chance.
President...
Did you...
really quit doing that?
Of course.
Aigoo... If he ever tries that again, I'll scold him for you.
- Aigoo... People barging in at night... - Hyungnim...
Hyungnim!
Fine.
Let's do this album.
President... Thank you!
Thank you.
I'll let you go now, Hyungnim.
Wow... Seems like we invented manual wipers.
Jaegi, shouldn't we get a patent for this?
Sorry, now even the wipers start to act up.
It's a 500,000 won car, what do you expect?
If we make it big with this album, let's start by replacing this with a nice car.
Yes.
But our title song is "Showers," and it rains?!
- Isn't that a good omen? - Sure.
Today is the day Buhwal's comeback has finally been given wings.
Is that all you can do?
Are you going to stress every single word?
Would that work?
I told you to make it flow like the ocean, didn't I?
- Is that what you call ocean? It's a brooklet. - I'm sorry, let me do it again.
It's good... Really good.
Stop, stop.
Structure, tempo. It's all been laid out.
And they've made it beautiful.
So all you need to do is bask inside it.
Can't you do that?
I'm sorry.
I'll do better next time.
Buhwal's destiny depends on this album.
Never forget that.
Yes.
It's late. Let's go.
Go ahead first. I'll practice a little more.
Hello?
Oh... Jaegi. What is it?
They towed my car.
Could you come here with 34,000 won?
Really? Let me check.
Jaegi.
Sorry.
I don't have any money.
Ahh... I see.
It's okay, Hyungnim.
Jaegi.
Ask around, and if you can't find anyone, give me a call.
I'll go ask my parents.
All right.
If it weren't for you, I'd be in real trouble.
It's all right. I'm just glad you found me.
- I'll treat you one of these days. - All right. See you again.
It's raining, so drive carefully.
Thanks again.
- Call me. - Ohh... I will.
Aigoo... My boy...
How are we going to live without you?
Aigoo... My boy...
My boy... Aigoo... What now...
What do we do now...
No... No...
Jaegi...
They towed my car.
Could you come here with 34,000 won?
No way...
No...
How much longer will you keep staying here?
Let's move on, shall we?
I killed Jaegi.
Wake up, you idiot!
I should have gone out.
Then I would have helped him with the wipers... No.
Then he wouldn't even had that accident.
It wasn't even 3.4 million.
Let alone 34 million.
Just because I didn't have 34,000 won on me,
I didn't go out.
So...
So Jaegi ended up...
dying.
Taewon.
Hyung...
If we don't release that album, it'll kill Taewon.
And it'd be Jaegi's posthumous album as well.
President. Please release it.
Look, there's no place for sentimentalism in business.
Why release an album if you can't even promote it?
Also, what, posthumous album?!
That's for stars like Elvis Presley.
Also, I gave it a thought...
How about having Seungcheol join the band again?
President...
Say Buhwal reunited... Think of what an issue it would become.
I can certainly agree,
but it's not going to work.
Don't even joke about that.
Then, get yourself another singer other than Seungcheol!
Do you even realize what Jaegi meant to me?
When everyone ignored me thinking I was a cripple,
he's the only one who helped me.
- He gave me the strength to write again. - So what else are you gonna do?
It's been three years... Three.
Are you going to let all the efforts to write those songs go in vain?
Try to be rational for a moment.
I will find a way.
What?
Hyung...
It's Jaegi.
It's Jaegi's voice.
Taewon.
No... I'm sure.
It's his voice.
Jaegi.
Jaegi!
Taewon Hyung.
Jaehee.
How do you know this song?
It was in my brother's car.
I just couldn't throw it away.
I see... But you...
Your voice and Jaegi's sound exactly the same.
Hyung.
Right!
We found it!
You... You will take Jaegi's torch.
Stop staring at those CDs in awe.
Here... Buhwal's comeback after five years! Let's do press rounds and interviews.
And I want to see these posters on every record store.
You don't need to worry.
Also, get ready for some live concerts.
- Seo Taiji and Boys, Kim Wonjoon, Shin Seunghoon -
I've heard Buhwal's 3rd album is out, why is there no poster?
You'd first need people actually asking for it.
Why, do you want that album?
Yes.
Then you'll have to hurry up and buy one.
We're not going to order any more.
- Top 10 -
No need to jump to conclusions.
Those songs are good.
Even if they are, so what?
The album has been out for six months already.
Without any reaction, it's all over.
Is it because a star isn't singing this time?
The moment they gain a little popularity, they all go solo.
But if you don't have a popular singer, you're ignored.
Bands have it pretty damn hard.
There's a song that is frequently requested these days.
They're out with their first album in five years,
and just like their name suggests, they might have just found their rebirth.
So we'll have to give it a listen?!
Here's Buhwal, "The More I Love You."
How about it?
Seems like it's gaining popularity.
This will become a huge hit.
I know Taewon Hyung's songs better than anybody.
I told them I'd send 20,000 copies by tomorrow.
So let's hurry up, uh?
All right, Bye.
Wow... Orders are pouring down on us.
Hey, you better get ready.
KBS called, you ended up on their show's top chart.
What?
Hyung... It's finally starting.
That's right, Jaehee. We've done it.
It's done.
And the two finalists on this week's Live Gayo Show chart are....
Maronie's "Cocktail Love" and Buhwal's "The More I Love You."
Here... I will now announce the winner.
Live Gayo Show's No. 1 song is...
Buhwal's "The More I Love You"!
Congratulations.
Gotta go.
- Fighting! - Fighting.
- Congratulations for your rebirth. - Thank you.
Hyung, it's been a long time.
I knew your album would succeed.
Yeah, thanks.
- Keep it up. - Yes.
Hyung.
See you again.
Sure.
- For the Success of the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup -
Hey, aren't you going in?
You said you'd be buying me a drink. Why bring me here?
They'll probably sell drinks?!
I really...
Just spend some time with people.
Staring at fish all night is not socializing.
There's nothing like fishing to catch a breather and enjoy the breeze.
Don't enjoy the breeze too much, or it'll turn into a storm.
That storm has already gone through here and left its mark.
Let's just forget about the 7th album.
What can you do? It even caused the company to go belly up.
Let's just go in.
Go and have a word with those reporters, will you?
Don't you know that lack of marketing was a big reason why it flopped?
Forget it... As if I was planning anything new.
Let's go.
Hey...
Taewon!
Let's not ignore invitations.
All those youngsters are gaining popularity,
can't you feel a crisis looming?
Who tried to deny it?
I know, so don't you worry.
G.O.D. We love you G.O.D.
Get out of the way!
Oppa!
Ahh... What's with you, Ajeosshi!
Are you kidding me?
You know how much this cost? Do you?
- Hee -
This is the problem.
One click and you can listen to all the music you want.
That's the reason why people don't buy albums.
You first need to make songs that are worth buying.
What is it?
Do you have anything in mind?
Hello.
Hyungnim, it's me.
Yeah.
It's been a while....
Seungcheol.
I didn't realize it all these years, but it's nice to meet you again.
You haven't changed a bit.
Let's rewrite history once again.
Let's do that.
I don't need anything else.
So let's return to 1986,
to the friendship we shared back then,
and start again from there.
If the song becomes a hit,
let's not lose ourselves in petty fights over whose merit it was.
Let's just go back to basics,
and work together out of pure friendship.
Sure.
Also, I will only ask for one condition.
Whatever song it might be,
it must be a Buhwal song.
Buhwal.
The eighth album.
But then we'd...
Fine.
- Nobody Sang my Songs like Lee Seungcheol - Kim Taewon & Lee Seungcheol, Historic Reunion
Stop it!
Mommy...
It's all right. It's okay.
Daddy is working, so let's not make so much noise.
Don't cry. Wait a moment.
Taewon.
You can say whatever you want to me,
since I understand you.
But don't do that to the kids.
If they witness their father change so suddenly, it'll hurt them.
They still don't understand what you do, and why you react this way.
Are you listening to me?
Are you?
Ahh... I can't wait any longer.
How long must we wait for that song?
It's a clear breach of contract, so let's send him a notarized letter.
Let's wait a little longer.
He'll do it.
He hasn't told us a single thing about his progress.
I said wait!
Kim Taewon.
Kim Taewon!
- Listen. - Kim Taewon!
Kim Taewon.
Why don't you answer our calls?
If you miss your deadline, shouldn't you at least answer those calls and talk about it?
Is that why you're here?
And why would I need to go through all this otherwise?
The entire company has been left hanging, waiting for you.
Do you even realize that?
You'll have to forgive me,
but I need a clear answer on when it'll be ready.
I can't give you any of that bullshit!
I tried to close an eye because of Seungcheol, but this is it.
Yes... Fine with me.
We'll begin legal litigation,
so get ready to pay your deposit back!
He scared you, didn't he?
It's all right.
He works with Daddy.
Daddy is acting strange.
He scares me.
Let's go to sleep.
No... This is not it!! It's not... It's not...
I will raise the kids without you.
I'm moving to Canada.
I wish you good luck with your song.
Hello?
Taewon?
As if I was after riches and fame...
I don't know why I'm subjecting you and the kids to all this.
If even my family deserts me, what would I write music for?!
I don't need any of that!
If that's the life that awaits me, I'd rather get it over with and die!
- Never Ending Story -
Daddy!
It's really you, right?
Daddy!!
Daddy is so sorry.
I'm sorry for making you suffer.
You completed your song?
Never Ending Story.
I thought of us...
I thought of our family while writing it.
Then, I'd love to hear it right now?!
Want to listen to Daddy's new song?
May it end like one of those movie scenes,
Where if I long for you, I one day will meet you again.
As if forever lingering on in my mind,
Bringing me back to those beautiful days,
When I didn't wipe your tears.
Lee Seungcheol and Buhwal's reunion after fifteen years is generating great interest.
We'll show you what music really is.
Kim Taewon, look here.
Give us a smile.
- Seonbaenim, how are you? - Ohh... Long time no see.
Fresh off printing.
How is everyone?
PD Oh! How have you been?
It's the new Buhwal album.
- We're counting on you. - All right.
- 3rd Ranked, Buhwal 8th Album (Never Ending Story) -
We're so busy all of a sudden, I'm beside myself.
The busier, the better.
Right?
Hey.... The concert.
It's sold out!
We did it.
May it end like one of those movie scenes.
Where if I long for you, I one day will meet you again.
As if forever lingering on in my mind,
Bringing me back to those beautiful days,
When I didn't wipe your tears.
- Lee Seungcheol with Buhwal -
Now Lee Seungcheol is a Buhwal member anyway.
But "Lee Seungcheol with Buhwal"?!
Does this make any sense?
First he shakes your hand and promises...
This won't do it. We'll have to bring this up with them.
No.
You don't need to.
Just forget it.
Seungcheol.
I've heard something unbelievable.
What?
Hyung.
Is the rumor that you signed with another record company true?
Yeah.
How could you do that without saying a word?
And what is this?
How could you do that?
And all on your own.
Did you do it because of this?
It's just a commemoration album.
It's not a regular one.
This is an album, too!!
It's music that will last forever.
It was to make it more mainstream.
You've become a businessman, all right.
Let's be a little more honest, shall we?
Lee Seungcheol and Buhwal reunite after 15 years.
Isn't that the reason why it attracted all that attention?
Even the concert was Lee Seungcheol plus Buhwal.
But I can't understand why you'd react this way just because of this album.
You know...
that you haven't changed a bit since 1987?
Buhwal is just Buhwal.
Lee Seungcheol with Buhwal.
Jo Yongpil and The Great Birth.
Yoon Suil Band.
It's not that.
Don't treat us like stooges who write songs for you,
and play in the background.
Because that would mean showing me... No.
It would mean showing Buhwal contempt.
The same thing you're doing to me now.
What?
Arguing whether the lead singer or the band comes first...
is something every single Korean band went through.
And there are plenty of bands that faced even greater inner fighting.
But have you ever met someone who's had to endure as much criticism as I did?
Why do I have to keep feeling guilty for ruining you?
You felt guilty all these years?
Didn't know that.
You haven't changed, either.
Please, stop thinking you're the only one who suffered because of that!
Hello?
There was one last thing I wanted to tell you.
I acknowledge it.
Your musical talent.
Those touching sensibilities hidden inside your songs.
I finally realized how impressive they are.
Even more so since I started writing as well.
But I also think that nobody can do your songs justice more than me.
Because honestly, you do have great talent for music,
but your lyrics are often quite cryptic.
It's not easy to convey those lyrics' true meaning.
So what do you want to say?
That it was a win-win situation.
Fine... I acknowledge it.
Your timbre.
It's what best fits my music.
And my favorite as well.
I even resented you in the past.
"Why can't I have the same timbre?!"
"If I could only sing like that..."
"Buhwal wouldn't have ended up this way."
So that's why I became obsessed with writing songs.
And in the end, that helped Buhwal survive,
and what still keeps it alive today.
You know what the name Buhwal means to me?
It's my last shred of pride.
Buhwal....
means a lot to me, too.
Because it made me what I am today.
I hope you'll understand that.
Right.
I...
don't resent you.
Will we meet again?
If you long for me, we'll one day meet again.
Just like the lyrics of our song.
And now the KBS Music Awards for Best Songwriter/Composer.
For the first time in the KBS Music Awards' history,
the same song is awarded for both best composer and songwriter.
2003 KBS Music Awards Best Songwriter and Composer.
Neverending Story's Kim Taewon.
Congratulations!
- Flowers are blossoming on my guitar smudged by tears -
- Those flowers will eventually wither -
- But it will never discourage me again -
- Because someone out there will be singing my songs -
Taewon, congratulations.
Seonbaenim.
Congratulations.
Ahh... Thank you.
We're a new group, MC the Max.
We hope we can learn a lot from you.
Do your best.
We really love Neverending Story.
We want to write a song like that one day.
Seonbaenim.
Will you tell us the secret behind your success?
There is no such thing.
I just let my heart write all the things I've experienced.
Although...
I'm still only a third-rate guitarist.
Good luck.
Thank you.
To Taewon's award!
Thank you.
Gathering all like this reminds me of the good old days.
At the Pagoda Theater!
Those were the days.
That was the golden age of Korean rock.
There aren't too many rock bands these days, though.
It's all idols and nothing else.
Can't do much about it.
There's no place for guitar and bass with them.
And it's not like you can spend all day rehearsing inside a practice room.
And even then, managing to release an album is even rarer.
Wasn't it the same for Buhwal, too?
Right as things seemed to finally go right, here's a flop.
One step before reaching the edge of the cliff, and we're suddenly reborn.
I don't think we spent a single day without all that drama.
What are you, writing lyrics with us, too?
Didn't you survive all the way here?
And finally won yourself some accolades.
- That's great! - Great!
He's my husband, after all.
Rock is all about power, beat!
Don't even compare it to ballads.
You've got to change that.
Obsess over rock and you'll never make it.
Just add a ballad in there.
Hey... Rock is all about the hungry spirit.
Guess I have too much appetite for it.
Excuse me.
Are you a rocker?
Yeah, you could say that.
You, too?
They're all rockers in here.
We have Kim Taewon and Shin Daecheol here.
How about you?
This is my buddy,
and he's been a third-rate guitarist for the last thirty years.
I certainly can't be excluded from the third-rate club.
Nice to meet you.
Only from a third-rate guitar can you hear what life really sounds like.
That's right.
That's like poetry.
It's hard to hear people say things like that, these days?
They're all trying harder because of you.
Here...
To the rebirth (Buhwal) of third-rate!
Rock! Rock! Rock!
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- Starring - Noh Minwoo (Kim Taewon)
Hong Areum (Hyeonju) Jang Gyeongah (Suyeon)
Jo Yangja (Taewon's Mother) Hwang Beomshik (Taewon's Father)
Lee Jonghan (Lee Seungcheol) Kangdu (Lee Taeyoon)
Devin (Shin Daecheol) Bang Junghyeon (Kim Jongseo)
Jang Hyeonseong (Baek Janggi) Kim Hyuk (Im Jaebeom)
- And - Kim Jongseo (Taewon's Uncle) Kim Taewon (Third-Rate Guitarist)
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- And neither will With S2 -
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