(Episode 1)
The real estate market is...
doing really bad these days. There are no transactions.
Mom, my balloon.
I have a vegetable delivery for you.
Hello. I have a vegetable delivery for you.
- It's 15 dollars. - 15 dollars?
Thank you. Have a nice day.
I have a vegetable delivery for you.
Hi, Si Woo.
- Go back safely. - Thank you.
Order vegetables at Happy Fruits and Vegetables.
We have a delivery service too.
He's going to trip.
- Hold your head up, will you? - Hey.
- Calm down. - This is why you always get lost.
- Did you not get lost today? - I can find it with my eyes closed.
Were you listening to people's voices again?
Gosh, there you are.
- The rehearsal. - Okay, we're going.
- Hurry up. - Tell us if you're stepping out.
Please make us a song, Producer K. Okay?
(Producer K)
Hello!
Grandma.
My puppy, you're back.
There are no more deliveries for today, right?
I can do them too. You said you have an appointment.
Why are you being silly?
I don't want to see you doing all the work by yourself.
Gosh, she's so sweet. Just let her help you.
By the way, where did Kyu Sun go so early?
I'm not sure.
- Grandma, I'll see you later. - All right.
- Be careful with the traffic. - Okay!
Oh, hello!
There's a song I want to sing for you tonight
I only love you
Hey, Kyu Sun.
Hey, So Rim. Have you left yet?
Yes, I'm at the bus stop now. What about you guys?
- Wait... - Hello?
So Rim, did you miss the bus?
No, I got on just in time.
I'm getting a good feeling today.
Take a taxi as soon as you get off.
You won't make it on time if you walk.
Okay. I'll neither be late nor get lost. Just trust me.
Hey, So Rim. We can't trust you because you're so dumb.
Hey, I'm so determined right now. What are you talking about?
I'm giving up Crude Play's concert for that audition.
Hello?
- Why did they hang up on me? - All guys would say you got dumped.
I'm a fan too.
Si Hyun, are you going to keep singing like that?
I arranged the song into a ballad. Why are you so chipper?
Hey, this is just a rehearsal.
I just wanted to let loose a little.
This is the last song.
The concert will start in a few hours.
Do it again properly.
We'll do it once more.
Gosh, you sure are Producer K.
Before I fly to the sky
I'll hold your hand, girl
You
Let's start this now
(Crude Play's concert to be held)
Let's go in.
(Kang In Woo Concert)
(Fans are interested in whether Producer K's face will be revealed.)
Ma'am, please take this seat.
- Thank you. - I'll help you.
- Please use this to wipe yourself. - Thank you.
Ma'am, are you okay?
- You're soaked... - Gosh, be careful.
Why are you completely soaked?
It started to shower all of a sudden.
I couldn't even start selling what I brought. What a disaster.
- Gosh. - I see.
Ma'am, are these what you brought to sell?
Yes.
Hey, are you out of your mind? The concert is about to start.
Hey, how can you actually take off without watching our performances?
I told you. I have another recording scheduled.
Right, but why does it have to be today?
You should've at least stayed for the first song.
The session musicians said they're only available today.
- I'm not doing this for myself. - Forget it.
He doesn't love us.
He always makes us become all clingy.
You heartless man.
You're so ruthless.
You guys are making me the bad guy again.
Please get ready!
Hey, we have to chant our slogan.
- Chan Young, come on. - Come on.
Hey, I'm on the bus right now.
- I can't do it here. - Is everyone ready?
Let's do it. 1, 2, 3!
Crude Play! Let's survive, enjoy, and beat it. We can do it!
- Crude Play! Let's survive, - Let's survive,
- enjoy, and beat it. We can do it! - enjoy, and beat it. We can do it!
Let's go.
I've never seen a male fan before.
Put your hands up!
Bye!
Take care.
Yes, I'm almost there.
I'll see you shortly.
Gosh, it's cold!
Right, I can't get my guitar wet.
What should I do?
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it!
- Hello. - Hello.
- Number 35, I'm Baek Jin Woo. - I'm Lee Kyu Sun.
It says here that you are a trio. Where's the other member?
Right. It's...
Excuse me. I'm sorry.
I'm that member. I'm sorry I'm late.
- Please begin. - Okay.
What about the music? Will you use a recording?
No, we'll do it live.
Hey, your guitar.
Where did my guitar go?
Hey, So Rim. It's on your back.
- What? - Your back.
Oh, right.
All right, please get started.
- Other contestants are waiting. - I apologize.
Hey, just a second.
What is it? Is there a problem?
It sounds too embellished.
This song should sound much simpler than that.
- I've told you numerous times. - Hey.
Let's talk after you hear the whole thing.
I've been a session musician for your songs for years.
Not on stage,
but in this recording booth, I'm a member of Crude Play.
I played all of the songs with my own two hands.
Also, don't stay locked up in your shell, Han Gyeol.
Break out of it. Be open.
All right. If that's the case,
I'll leave it up to you. Please do a good job.
Okay. Okay.
- Be open minded. - We'll give it another shot.
All right.
Do it again from the 16th measure.
We'll do it again.
- Again. - Stop.
Again.
Do it again, please.
Please do it again.
What is the problem?
What is it?
- You're ignoring my directions. - Are you kidding me right now?
- You didn't give me any directions. - I did.
I told you to do a good job.
What did you just say?
Get out of there if you can't do it.
What? Get out?
Did you actually say that?
Please delete everything. It's all garbage.
Come back.
You jerk!
You jerks. Do you call that directing?
You're ridiculous.
My goodness.
What's this? What's going on?
Today's recording is over.
Also, I can't work with him.
I need a new session band.
You're a fake.
Han Gyeol, how can you do this to me?
I played all of your music for you over these years.
You guys are all fakes.
You need others to play for you. You're all garbage.
What? Garbage?
In my opinion, you're the garbage...
because we don't need you.
What did you say, you jerk?
What's wrong with you?
Come on.
Just because you got popular,
is this how you treat your seniors?
Is this what your father taught you about music?
Father?
- I never learned anything from him. - Hey.
I learned from the people trying to rip him off.
I'm the only one protecting my music. Got it?
- Let go. - What's wrong with you today?
Han Gyeol.
Can't you take it easy?
- Must you scream? - He crossed the line.
He wanted to change the song because we worked a lot together.
It's the producer's job to make music sound the way you want.
No. My job is...
to perfectly reproduce the sound in my head.
We only have a month left before the release.
It'll cost too much and we don't have the time...
Then pay more and buy time.
Isn't Crude Play...
worthy of that?
I need you to set it up again.
Until then,
I will record without the guitar.
You held it in for five years. Why now?
- Hey. Hold in what? - What?
- It's such a mess. - Just watch.
I'll bury that rude punk.
I'm sorry. I didn't teach the kids well.
Now you're talking.
- Punks like him... - However,
he's the popular one.
If you can't meet up to our producer's expectations,
you should release solo albums no one will listen to.
- Pardon? - Adjustments need to be made.
We'll revisit your contract first.
You two should talk.
Especially on the clause about confidentiality.
Yes, sir.
Bye.
(K, do we really need to find a new guitarist?)
K, do we really need...
to find a new guitarist?
Until everything's set up, we won't record the guitar.
Please think of me.
If Crude Play's album is delayed,
our company's yearly schedule will all get mixed up.
Yoo Na's concert got cancelled, so people are complaining.
(Chae Yoo Na)
(Chae Yoo Na makes a mistake on live stage)
We'll do one-on-one interviews now.
Okay.
- Si Hyun. - Yes?
When we talk about Crude Play,
we always think about trendy love songs.
Could it be based on your experience?
Our producer had special experiences with love.
K did?
He must be good at dating.
No, it's because he was dumped too many times.
Love matures...
with pain, doesn't it?
What's wrong?
Hey, Kang Han Gyeol!
Why? Men in music are hot.
On top of that, he's a popular composer.
You must like men in music,
not men who only do music.
Is that so?
Since we're talking about your producer, K,
I understand that K was replaced by Chan Young just before debut.
What was the reason?
Was there some kind of conflict?
That? The reason is...
We just found things that we were better at individually.
Thanks to K focusing on composing and producing,
better songs were born.
He's such a considerate producer.
There is no way there would be a conflict.
- Si Hyun, please get ready. - Okay.
Did you dye your hair? Your eyes look softer now.
Did you notice?
You're quite amazing.
I got to where I am because I notice people.
I thought your eyes were for recognizing stars.
I guess they were for noticing women.
It's both.
What's wrong? Don't you like the food?
No, I've been eating less these days.
Mr. Choi, are you being harsh on Yoo Na these days?
I know quality is important,
but it's our duty to protect our artists.
I try my best,
but she won't listen.
We're already preparing Yoo Na's next concept.
We can't have her get too thin.
It's your trademark...
to have a body one would want to touch.
You know that her next album is still with us, right?
That's what we agreed on,
but the recent album is performing so poorly.
We'll prepare a new proposal.
You're slow.
I'm not talking about your ability to produce.
I'm just saying that Yoo Na doesn't go well with your concept.
That's what a lot of critics say about this album.
Apparently, many were against the concept.
She's getting older, so of course her popularity is dropping.
However, we should still give our best.
It's not my style to give up so easily.
Yoo Na, eat up.
Okay.
Thank you.
Your grandma runs a vegetable shop.
How can you waste so much money on herbs?
You're such a fool.
That hurts, Grandma.
It just looked really good.
Gosh.
They're selling good produce.
I'm a granddaughter of a vegetable shop owner for 19 years.
I have good eyes for it.
Good for you.
Right. Didn't you say you're auditioning for something?
That?
I got the time wrong, so I went there too early.
I wasn't able to show them everything.
Don't be discouraged for a tiny slip.
Your mom said that you were born...
to sing.
I know that.
Your mom sang day and night with you on her back.
She ruined your ears.
Now, you want to listen to music for the rest of your life.
That tickles.
For the rest of your life.
- Forever. - Stop it.
(Happy Fruits and Vegetables)
Goodnight.
(BONPAC Audition)
What if I don't sing well tomorrow?
You're a great singer.
Why would you worry about that?
If I sing alone,
I get nervous and anxious. I think I'll do bad.
Why would you think that you're alone?
Mom, Dad, and Grandma...
will be watching you at the front row.
- Really? - Of course.
Zeze will be there too.
What did I tell you about how I made Zeze?
- You filled him with love. - Exactly.
So don't be scared,
- okay? - Okay.
Let's sleep.
(Recording)
(Happy Fruits and Vegetables)
("Fox" by The Classic)
What's gotten into you?
You never call me during recording.
Are you angry at me?
What would I be angry about? I can't even meet you.
You know I'm busy working on the new album.
Stop using that as an excuse.
By the way, why did you meet Mr. Choi?
You're not interested in how I'm doing,
but you're curious about that?
I'm just curious.
Why do you take it that way?
How's your voice?
I heard you cancelled your concert.
You finally found out.
It might be a good thing.
No one is interested in my songs.
They're just interested in my body.
What are you talking about? No one thinks that way.
- Han Gyeol. - Yes?
Should I retire?
I'm just a product on the stage.
I don't think I'll ever be able to...
be myself on the stage.
What makes you say that?
It's not something you should give up so easily.
Why did you become a singer in the first place?
Do you want to waste your voice?
Do you have to say that now?
When should I say it then?
- You're a singer, Yoo Na. - Even in this situation,
am I singer Chae Yoo Na to you?
I'm your girlfriend.
No matter what other people think,
shouldn't you see how much I'm suffering and why?
I can't do that.
What?
I love seeing you sing.
I don't want to lose that.
Does that mean...
if I give up singing,
- you can't love me anymore? - That's not it.
You're only interested in what songs I sing.
You're not interested in what kind of words hurt me at all.
I can't be with you anymore.
Get out.
- Yoo Na. - I don't want to see you. Get out.
- What's going on? - Is he asking a girl out?
- Are you ready? - What are they going to do?
Is this really necessary?
- I really don't have the courage. - What are you talking about?
Have you ever seen a kissing scene without background music?
- No. - Do you know why?
Music makes a special moment...
even more special.
We'll play the best background music in your life for you.
Trust us.
Kyu Sun.
- He must want to ask someone out. - It gives me a cringe.
- Unbelievable. - Unbelievable.
What's that?
It's not for you.
- Good luck. - Good luck.
1, 2, 3.
(Students' goal: University, Teacher's goal: Getting married)
- Say yes. - Say yes.
Have you lost your mind?
Wait. I have something to tell you.
I'm in my last year of high school.
I have no time to waste on you.
Just go out with him.
The baby's going to cry.
- Where are you going? - Stop right there.
- It's Mr. Bong. - Go.
Yoon So Rim! Come here.
What? You helped him ask a girl out?
Why would you help him?
These are the brats, right?
The troublesome trio in Mr. Bong's class.
I'll talk to them.
Why do we have troublemakers in every year?
Gosh, you're even a girl.
How can a girl be so noisy?
Then again, she was raised by her grandmother.
What's wrong about being raised by my grandmother?
- What? - My grandmother gave me everything.
Don't talk about her that way.
Also, we're not troublemakers.
I can't believe this girl.
How can you not be a troublemaker?
You have bad grades, you're not smart,
you're not good at anything, and you only get in trouble.
Singing.
- What? - I'm good at singing.
So what? Are you going to become a singer or something?
Mr. Bong, you must know.
You're an advisor for the band.
- Is she a good singer? - Yes, she is.
So Rim is an amazing singer.
Oh, I didn't know.
Then why are you wasting your time here?
There are so many opportunities these days, you know.
All of those agencies and competition shows.
There are so many auditions.
You should've passed one of them by now, don't you think?
Hey. Goodness...
Look.
If you were actually talented, you would've already become a singer.
You couldn't get into music schools because you have no talent.
That's why you're just causing trouble here.
Stop talking nonsense and just study hard!
My goodness.
Into the rain
I try calling your name but
(Children Singing Competition)
Gosh, no!
My goodness.
- Did something happen? - What's going on?
Gosh, you're still upset.
We get scolded by teachers all the time.
Why are you so bothered by it? It's nothing new.
You guys are also frustrated by me, aren't you?
We didn't start pursuing music just to debut as singers.
We just love music.
Since our kindergarten days. Aren't I right?
Also, who is he to talk about talent?
He doesn't even know how to teach.
That jerk should quit teaching!
Gosh, look at you guys.
How can you call your teacher a jerk?
- Mr. Bong. - Mr. Bong.
Ta-da.
Seoul Youth Band Competition.
Only one band is allowed to participate per school,
and you also need a teacher's recommendation.
Don't be surprised. It's organized by Sole...
My gosh! Sole N Music is a co-organizer of this competition.
Does that mean we can finally become trainees?
Hey, I was going to say it. I can't believe you beat me to it.
Why did I even bother coming here?
Mr. Bong, the school doesn't even allow our band to practice...
because we're in the 12th grade.
That's why we have to keep it a secret.
Just watch your mouth. If you can keep it a secret,
I'll write a letter of recommendation for you guys.
- Really? - Mr. Bong.
On one condition though.
- I knew it. - If it doesn't go well,
you guys have to forget about auditions and your band practice.
I want you guys to focus on studying hard. Are we clear?
You can promise me, right?
Yes.
- You? - Yes.
So Rim.
Yes, Mr. Bong.
Gosh, it's cold.
(Voice Memo 005)
It's not like that.
You're interested in the songs I sing,
but you have no interest in knowing what kinds of words hurt me.
(On Chae Yoo Na: Not All That Falls Has Wings)
(Just keep showing skin. Why are you pretending to be an artist?)
(It's because she's getting old now.)
(Kyu Sun's Rice Cakes)
Gosh, is it because spring is here? I'm so drowsy.
Don't blame it on the season.
It's because you eat nonstop. Your body is so busy digesting,
and that's why you're sleepy.
Is that the reason?
- Hey, So Rim. - Yes?
Sing a song for us.
I'm so bored. Sing something exciting.
Shall I do that?
Music, please!
You should join in too.
Call me when you need me
I'll run to you whenever it is
Day or night, anytime is good
I'll run to you whenever you need me
- Yes! - Please sing along!
If other people call me
I'd think about it for a long time
But if it's you who call me
I'll run to you no matter what
My love for you
- Is unconditional - So Rim, you rock!
My love for you
- Is so special - Is so special
Why? Men in music are hot.
On top of that, he's a popular composer.
You must like men in music,
not men who only do music.
Is that so?
Since we're talking about your producer, K...
Hey.
Han Gyeol. You watched the clip, right?
You should beat Yoon up when that interview airs.
Do you guys see me like that too?
- What? - Do you also think...
I'm so crazy about music...
that I neglect Yoo Na?
Hey, what's wrong with you?
It was just a joke. Why are you taking it seriously?
Did you have a fight with Yoo Na...
What just happened?
- Hey, Han Gyeol. - The phone is powered off.
- Please leave a message... - Han Gyeol. Han Gyeol?
Gosh, I forgot.
I'm sorry. I'll deliver it right away.
So Rim. You know the lunchbox place in front of Han River Park, right?
- Yes. - Drop this off there first.
- You have to deliver this first. - Okay.
You get spaced out?
What's that look?
That's your secret?
I get in my head...
and play a film.
It could be about a movie you like or a sad book you've read.
It could also be about habits or voices of people you like.
If I quietly observe things like that...
Then I should treat you very well.
It means that you could write a song while thinking about me.
I want that song to be...
the most special song in the whole world.
Excuse me. May I please borrow your phone?
Well, it's...
(New Recording)
It's okay
I'll be standing here
The times we spent together
In those moments
(Your mail has been sent.)
Thank you.
Excuse me!
Hey.
- Ouch, that hurts. - Don't be a crybaby.
What were you doing getting your knee scraped like this?
You're making me upset.
If you do this one more time, I'll just...
When you miss me
Gosh.
What are you doing? What's this all of a sudden?
Sing for me, Grandma.
- Sing? - Yes.
Which song?
Listening to you sing does wonders when I'm feeling down.
- Gosh. - Come on.
Sing?
If I go to Busan
Will I be able to see you again?
Your beautiful hair
Hey, So Rim. You can choose what to sing...
from this list of songs.
- What do you like? - So Rim.
Are you doing that again?
Staring at it won't fix it.
If my phone is broken, the files would be gone too, right?
Did you try taking out the SD card?
SD card?
Is this it? This is from yesterday.
Give it to me.
It's okay, I'll be standing here
What are you listening to?
Why do you look so dazed?
What should I do?
About what?
I think I like someone.
What?
Hey, So Rim. Wait for me.
I'm not going home.
- I have somewhere to go. - I know.
I want to go with you.
Hey!
Hey, why are we here?
Hello.
My goodness.
I'll be good to you.
Stop it.
Hey, So Rim. You're so persistent.
It's over there.
- Hey. - They're still at it.
Work and love. Love and work.
What will you choose?
What are you saying?
I know you're sighing while thinking of him.
What if I never see him again?
Hey, this is no time for you to be thinking about guys.
Are you out of your mind?
Why are you screaming?
- She's working harder than us. - It's ridiculous.
She only saw him once. How can she fall in love?
It's a delusion. She's overacting.
It's not even funny.
- Jin Woo. - What?
You never liked someone, have you?
- What? - How can you mistake it?
I miss him when I open my eyes, and I think of him when I breathe.
When I sleep, I only dream about him.
What other signs do I need?
You'll realize it if you ever fall in love.
So don't talk like that.
Hey. Hey, that's not what I meant!
(Vocalization)
(Not today)
(Seoul Youth Band Competition﻿)
I guess I can't go to Han River tomorrow.
So Rim, cheer up. You have me, Zeze.
All right.
I'll try.
Good, good. Good luck.
(Seoul Youth Band Competition﻿)
(Title Demo)
Title?
Han Gyeol sent a new song.
What does he mean, it's a title track?
I like it.
I love this kind of songs.
The comeback date is only a month away,
and you want to change the title track?
Yes, I want to do that.
Why?
This song is better.
Do we need any other reason?
The recording of the existing song is already 70 percent done.
Do you really want to start over?
If the album is not released on time, the loss will be huge.
Are you telling me to just rely on your gut feeling?
That's not going to happen, I guarantee you.
Fine. Crude Play has always relied on you anyway.
But I'm not sure if the other members will be okay.
They need some time to practice.
The recording will be done by professional musicians anyway.
- What about Chan Young? - I'm not worried about him.
He learns fast.
All right.
Hey, slow down.
We're not supposed to be in here together.
- I'm going to die. - Gosh.
You need to lose weight.
I'll go on a diet from next week.
- We can do this. - We're going to win.
- Let's do this! - Let's do this!
There are so many people.
Isn't it more crowded than the BONPAC audition?
It's a lot more crowded.
"The next Crude Play"?
I don't like them.
- What? - They're handsome.
You want to change the title track now?
Yes. I know it's sudden,
but I'd like you to trust me.
I'm against it.
It's not guaranteed that the new song will be a success.
Why do we have to change the schedule and rerecord?
The schedule is not going to change.
The album will be released on the same date.
We can do that.
Han Gyeol, our schedule is full.
We don't have enough time to practice the new song.
Do you really need so much time?
What?
The recording will be done by professional musicians.
All you need to do is to pretend you're playing.
Do you need so much time for that?
Are you saying we don't deserve a lot of time...
and we should just do as you say?
- Yoon, that's not what I mean. - Fine.
You're a genius songwriter.
I don't have the right to go against you,
right?
Good luck.
Yoon.
Yoon has a point.
On music shows, we can just pretend we're playing.
But we have a tour scheduled soon.
You can play the instrumental version then.
What if we get caught?
I know you're worried.
But when there's a better song, we shouldn't make a compromise.
I'm not going to...
change my mind on that.
You don't care about us at all, do you?
We'll try to calm down Yoon.
See you later.
Does living that way make you happy?
What?
Even if the other members begin to hate you,
are you happy as long as you can make music you like?
They might be upset now,
but they'll understand me eventually.
They'll give up on you, not understand you.
Just like when you left Crude Play.
What are you trying to say?
I'm just speaking on behalf of the other members.
I know you're competent,
but stop being so stubborn.
Only I can say something like this.
I'm not your friend who started a band with you.
I'm not a musician you can replace with someone else either.
I've been wondering why you're so on edge. Is this about the musician?
I know he's close with you.
You're partly right.
Before I joined Crude Play, I used to be a bass player.
I replaced you.
What did you do to this song?
What do you mean?
We didn't play this.
Can you hear that? The other guys had no idea.
It was played by the best musicians out there.
Are you saying we'll just pretend we're playing?
Do you want us to be clowns?
Would you rather debut alone as a songwriter?
What did you say?
Do you think your friends can...
convey your music properly?
You have a good ear. You should be able to tell.
You have great music in your head.
Like this one.
Crude Play!
Let's survive, enjoy, and beat it. We can do it!
- Who is this? - What?
Someone's playing my bass part.
Who is it?
If you tell me what you want, I'll do it.
Can I ask you a favor?
Sure, anything.
Please...
be a member of Crude Play instead of me.
I'm not going to play the bass anymore.
Let's go. We should get ready.
- Let's get ready. - Where's Zeze?
Where's Zeze?
- Where's Zeze? - Hey.
We need to hurry.
Hey, are you crazy? Where are you going?
I'll be right back.
We don't have much time. We have to get on the stage soon.
(Seoul Youth Band Competition)
So Rim seems very nervous.
Please give her a big hand.
No!
Did you hear that? There's a fire in the subway.
Go there now!
There's a fire in the subway.
Are people injured?
Round eyes and small, black nose
A cute teddy bear with white fur
Looking at you
Why would you think that you're alone?
Mom, Dad, and Grandma...
will be watching you at the front row.
Really?
You were lying.
I'm all alone.
The judges are disqualifying the band.
Sadly, Se Jin High School...
is disqualified.
This is unexpected.
I'm sorry, but please leave the stage.
All right. Let's welcome the next team.
So Rim, what are you doing? Come here.
What did I tell you about how I made Zeze?
You filled him with love.
Exactly.
So don't be scared,
- Okay? - It's okay
I'll stay here
Just like when we were
Together
Whenever you miss me
You'll be able to smile
(Lovely Love Lie)
I met him.
- The guy earlier? - The guy earlier?
She's so naive.
I'm sure she fell for some weird guy.
What are you doing?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
If a genius songwriter boyfriend writes a beautiful love song,
she'll feel better.
Do you really want to reveal everything?
You're being such a jerk today.
Do you want to sing?
- Me? - Yes.
Han Gyeol's songs are great.
I love his songs.
I found her.