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I will announce the students who passed the exam now.
Lee Sung passed.
I bet I did well on the written test, right?
Jay passed.
Joon passed.
Thank you.
And Lee Na Ra passed.
What's this? We all passed.
So you just picked whomever?
I'm sure you announced the winners in order of their scores, right?
Everybody did well on this difficult exam.
From now on, you are all students at Magic School.
The two here are your senior magicians.
They'll be your trainers for the next four weeks.
This is my daughter Han Yi Seul.
And your senior magician, Kim Jong Man.
By the way, Jong Man
was in the Guinness Book of Records for his speed in putting on stamps.
What does that have to do with magic?
I'm sorry, he told me to mention it when I would introduce him to you.
We will start studying magic the next time we meet.
Dismissed.
I don't have a good feeling about this place, do you think it's okay?
That's too bad... I really need to learn.
[I Saw You... Committing the Murder]
What's this?
My first scenario for the short film.
You are the first one I'm showing. Read it and tell me what you think.
The title is very direct.
So you can visualize the scene as soon as you read the title.
Anyway, I'm so proud of you.
Writing your own scenario and all...
I still have a long way to go.
- What are you going to do with this? - What else but film it?
- What about the money? - I'll use up whatever I saved.
- How much would you need? - About five million won?
Five million?
- Will you make money from this film? - No, it's not commercial.
Yeah?
Why do you want to film this, spending five million won?
Why?
Because I want to make my own movie.
Still, five million won
is probably everything you've saved up since graduating from high school.
You don't think it's a waste?
I regret not having more money, but I don't think it's a waste at all.
I see.
One day, you too will find something that makes your heart throb
that you can picture yourself doing for the rest of your life.
Yeah, I hope so.
When that happens, don't just let it pass you by.
Don't do anything you'll regret.
Even if I'm far away, I'll cheer you on.
Okay.
But why are you talking like you're going away?
Dad, you're not going to sleep?
I should sleep.
You should sleep first.
Seeing how you took on new students
you're planning to stay here for a while?
We have to leave again.
Then why did you take on new students?
If we're going to leave soon anyway...
Yi Seul, do you want to stay here?
We can't live forever going from one place to another.
Yi Seul.
Stop making that apologetic face.
I'm going to bed. You should sleep, too.
I'm home.
- You're coming home late often. - Yes.
I went to meet Woo Ri after studying.
Woo Ri? Is she still making films these days?
Yes.
How did that girl fall into such a trap?
There's nothing wrong with her.
She works hard.
Yeah, she's responsible for her own life.
- Which brings me to say... - Yeah?
If I become a public servant... No...
If I get a stable job, do you think I'll be happy?
Why the sudden question?
I just wonder if such a regimented lifestyle is fitting for me.
There are only two types of people who can live without those complaints.
Those who are very rich.
And those who don't have a house, job, or a family.
I'm sure those things are important.
But what if I find something that makes my heart pound one day?
You can't live recklessly according to your desires like that.
That's not living recklessly. There may be other opportunities...
Na Ra, you have time right now to talk about this nonsense?
No.
I didn't think so.
Go in and sleep.
Okay.
Kei.
Through the fantasy created by a magician
magic is the act of giving joy to the viewers.
Yeah, you.
I'm not sure about that.
There are people who use their supernatural powers for other purposes.
For example, cults trying to trick people through magic...
Good question.
- Joon. - Yes?
If a doctor used his medical knowledge to murder someone
would you call that medical practice?
- No, I wouldn't. - Why not?
Because the goal of medical practice is to save people.
Exactly.
Lee Sung.
How is one's carrying out of his professional practice
related to the profession's ethical values?
It's a very non-scientific way to approach things.
Did you finish paying the tuition?
- Yes. - Will you leave if I give you a refund?
No.
Hold on, I need to go recompose myself.
So you want to leave for Africa?
Yes, Professor.
And you don't know when you'll return?
No.
You want to quit your residence work, and go abroad for volunteer service?
Yes, I do.
When you transferred to our college from the U.S.
I believed you had a goal here in Korea.
Was I wrong?
Okay, it's your decision.
It doesn't hurt at all, right?
It's not that you're good at giving shots, I'm just good with pain.
I see.
What's with the laugh?
You are so fake.
- Fake? - I'm good at picking up those things.
Why is she such a brat?
Joon, where are you going?
Me? I'm going in to see Mi Rae.
- Why? - I'm going to play with her.
Play?
Very strange.
Let's go.
Joon.
Mi Rae.
Mi Rae... Mi Rae...
Sit down.
Why didn't you come yesterday?
- You didn't miss me? - I missed you so much.
I missed you a lot, too.
Yeah, but you acted all mean to the doctor again?
You're not a mean girl, you need to stop that.
You don't know, Joon. I am a meanie.
Don't say that.
Mi Rae is such a good girl.
Fine, but you have to play with me a lot, okay?
Okay.
Until I die.
Stop.
That talk about dying.
I'm going to die anyway.
You're not going to die.
Come on, I know everything.
A doctor told my mom the other day that I'll die unless a miracle happens.
Really?
Then do you know what a miracle is?
It's something that rarely ever happens.
Maybe something that will happen once every 10,000 times...
No, you are wrong.
Even if someone says it won't happen
a miracle is something that happens if you believe hard enough, got it?
Okay.
The doctor is right, Mi Rae.
Mom!
Thank you for playing with my daughter despite your busy schedule.
No, I enjoy it more.
I wanted to meet you because I heard something.
I see, go ahead.
I'm having trouble beating around the bush.
- I hope I don't offend you. - Pardon?
Okay.
I heard you're thinking about leaving the hospital.
Yes.
I've decided to do that.
I heard it's because you want to go abroad as a medical volunteer.
Yes, that's right.
Doctor, can you please stay in Korea until my daughter gets her surgery?
Surgery? You've decided?
If we do nothing, they say she won't be able to make it to next year.
I'm sure it was a very hard decision to make.
Doctor, can you please stay at the hospital until she gets her surgery?
- When is the surgery? - In three weeks.
I'll have to rush, too, then.
You mean rush to leave?
No, there is something I want to show Mi Rae.
Oh, I see.
I'll stay at the hospital until Mi Rae gets her surgery.
You don't know my license plate number?
I left it for a minute, why did you tow it?
I'm sorry.
I kept getting complaint calls.
So are you saying you did nothing wrong?
I'm getting so frustrated here.
No, that's not what I meant.
I'm sorry.
Mister, how many years have you been working here?
It's been about seven or eight years.
You've worked long enough with public servants.
Isn't it about time you got a bit more flexible?
I'm sorry, I'll be more careful and heed what you say.
If you want to work here for a long time, you need to do a better job.
Do you understand?
Everybody wants to come here.
Let's go inside.
Please come inside.
He's the one who violated the parking rule, what's his problem?
He thinks he can do whatever he wants.
Get in safely.
Goodbye.
Hello?
Na Ra?
Yes, it's me.
Did you call?
I was thinking about having dinner with you, but I'm on my way home.
Do you want to come to the parking lot?
No, I'm almost home.
Okay, then. Go inside.
Okay.
- Who is it? - Mr. Jay.
You didn't pick up the phone.
I came to see you in person.
- May I go in for a little bit? - Call me again.
Oh, okay.
Pardon?
Call me again on my cell phone.
Okay, I'll do that.
Mr. Jay, did you get to eat?
Just get to the point.
Sure.
We have a very important interview for our business.
Whose business?
My business or your business?
Oh, the magic performance business that we will run together.
I never agreed to any magic performance.
Of course.
There's a very important interview tomorrow, I was hoping you could make it.
Oh, an interview...
- Yes. - No thank you.
Wait.
If you don't do this for us, we'll be in a really bad spot.
- Don't feel too bad. - Pardon?
Do you know how hard I had to work to get to where I am now?
I know.
That's why they say to succeed if you don't want to put up with crap.
I'm sorry.
Can you please just give us 30 minutes of your time?
Please.
I'm getting so frustrated here.
That's not it.
- You didn't sleep, yet? - I bet you didn't get to eat.
Why are you sitting there like that?
I'll clean up when I'm done, you should go in and sleep.
Okay.
We'll learn the most basic of all magic, the coin magic.
This is the most commonly used coin in magic, called the half-dollar.
It's a bit bigger than a 500 won coin.
When it comes to coin magic
there are basic moves like thumb palm, finger palm, and French drop.
First, the thumb palm.
Just as the name indicates, you use your thumb for this trick.
Okay...
Nothing, right?
Can you show us one more time?
Okay, let's slowly take another look.
You got it.
You're pretty good, it's hard to get it the first time.
- It feels good. - That is thumb palm.
What do you think is the most important thing here?
Yeah, you... Lee Sung.
Getting the right angle, so the audience can't see the coin in the hand.
Yeah, you are right.
You are all really great.
Yes, I knew magic was very simple.
What the heck...
Anybody can say that.
Yeah, it may look easy.
- Why are you getting mad? - Because you're being so arrogant.
No, I'm approaching the truth of magic and how simple it all is.
And you're uncomfortable with that.
You're wary of the fact that my knowledge may surpass yours.
What is he saying now?
If it's that easy, you can do it.
I don't want to do it.
I'm used to using my brains.
When you perform magic, you can't just try to trick the viewers' eyes.
It's like a conversation.
You need to show the entire process in a very relaxed manner.
I have a question.
No more questions for today, we'll go right into application.
Then the visit to Korea this time isn't an official visit?
- You won't perform either then? - It's not that he won't perform.
I'm a Korean citizen, so why are you asking if my visit is official or not?
Oh, since you normally only perform in other countries...
Yes, they pay better there.
You have 15 minutes to get to the point and ask me what you want.
- You're that busy? - Yes, all the time.
Then I'll do that.
First, can you tell me how you got started in magic?
I learned magic from my brother, and I did well.
At first, I traveled around the nation, then I traveled around the world.
Sometimes I fly in chartered planes, people call me a magic legend.
I'm not asking for your success story. Anything interesting you can share?
You don't have a time when you were struggling?
You were never cold or hungry? Something like that.
Struggling times are interesting for you?
Unfortunately, I never struggled.
I found success early, and continued to do well.
If that's what you insist on, and that's what you want to write
then just make it up.
That I lived like a bum and then found my success.
Next question.
Just as I heard, you are very confident.
Yeah, you can say that.
Then I'll skip everything, and just ask you one thing.
Fine, but don't ask again if I'm going to perform or not.
I won't. It's about your brother, Kei.
I know you don't feel comfortable about it, but please tell me in detail.
It was announced that Kei died in the accident last year.
But you've kept on insisting that he is alive.
Do you still believe that?
My brother is not dead.
Four years ago when he dove off the Statue of Liberty
he went missing, but turned up at a magic show a month later.
That was a show that was preplanned.
And this was investigated by the cops--
I've filed for a reinvestigation, and his body hasn't been found, yet.
My brother's done that type of a show every year.
Everybody can make a mistake. That was a very dangerous magic.
My brother accidentally died? Kei?
He'll appear one day at the Great Wall of China, or maybe at the Eiffel Tower.
So you still believe that your dead brother is alive, right?
Dead brother...
Do I think my dead brother is alive?
Dead brother...
So you already think he's dead
but you're enjoying watching me get heated?
Mr. Jay.
Watch your manners.
Manners?
The cake here must be very good.
Shove it in your face, and enjoy it.
I'm sorry.
What did you think?
It was so good.
Even just reading it, it was so suspenseful.
I see why you chose that title.
What a good twist in the plot.
Yeah?
All I have left to do now is go to Clermont Ferrand.
Where's that?
They have a world-famous short film festival there.
Wow, you'll be in the newspapers then?
I should get your autograph now.
Since we're on the topic, let's go watch a movie together.
This late? Where?
You're not sick of this movie?
When I watch this movie, I get so excited.
And I get all restless.
And I start having ideas.
It makes me feel like the world we live in now is so boring.
The world seems boring?
The director who made this movie used to be a magician.
Oh, he was?
Nobody could even imagine traveling to the moon then.
But he showed us through the magic of his movie.
You know why I like movies?
Why?
Even if you want to avoid or skip reality, there's no way to do so.
But I can skip to my favorite scenes in a movie.
Woo Ri.
Is something bothering you?
Be strong, you lead a better life than anyone else I know.
Do you really think so?
Yeah.
This is the card that shows the guy's feelings.
And this is the card of the woman he's having an affair with.
He doesn't want to break up with the girl.
On the other hand, she's already decided to break up with him.
Then what's going to happen?
Looks like she was just having fun with him.
Then that wench is just going to play your boyfriend, and dump him.
Then what will happen to that girl? What should I do?
Go ahead and carefully choose another card with your left hand.
Good.
He'll realize your worth, and return to you.
Be patient, and wait for him with an open heart.
Then he'll return to you.
This will strengthen your relationship with your boyfriend.
Thank you. Thank you, Master.
- You lucked out. - I know.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
- What a relief. - I know.
Why did you come so early? The lesson is not for another two hours.
I came to prepare for the lesson.
Why do you keep using honorifics with me? Just talk comfortably.
No, I'll use the honorifics.
Yeah? Then I'll talk down to you.
Do as you wish.
Yes, I'm calling from the Tarot House.
You made a reservation for today, right?
One hour?
Okay.
Excuse me.
Should I leave and come back if I'm interfering with your business?
Business?
Oh, I only do this for people who come here through people I know.
No, if I stay here, I thought it may be hard for you to lie.
What lie?
That.
This?
The tarot reading?
I'm not lying about this.
It's okay, I don't believe in such superstitions.
It's not a superstition. This is very valid.
- You're kidding, right? - No, I'm not.
Then you really believe in that?
Of course, how can I do the reading if I don't believe it?
This is very scientific.
Are you stupid?
Scientific?
You think those drawings have some sort of standardized meaning like math signs?
What are you saying? Did you ever even try it?
- I don't do such barbaric things. - Then stop talking about its validity.
By observing that light is redshifted
we learned that the universe is expanding.
Using the distance to the galaxy and the ratio of the retreat speed
we learned that the relationship between the return velocity
and the distance to the galaxy is V = Hr.
Using the formula H/1 represents the time the universe first began expanding.
So the age of the universe is 15 billion plus or minus 5 billion years old.
So we can infer that the universe is about 13.7 billion years old.
What does that have to do with tarot reading?
This is what you call science.
Tell me.
Under what principle can tarot reading be used to predict a person's future?
First, when a person focuses and thinks deeply about something
an energy comes out, and they use that energy to pick a card.
And if the card...
Why are you laughing?
What?
So if you think deeply about something, an energy comes out?
So if I think about something deeply, I'll be able to generate some energy?
Exactly where does that energy come from?
You're a grown man, you just got kicked while playing around.
How can you call the cops for that?
How can you say that when she just assaulted me?
You need to file a police report, and arrest her.
Let's not do that.
She says she's sorry for hitting, just accept her apology.
Yeah, just accept it.
Miss, come here and apologize.
Sung, I'm so sorry.
- Everything is good now. - We're going then.
Yes, everything's finished here.
Where are you going? Officer!
- I'm the victim! - Get over here.
You want to die?
Did you just threaten to kill me?
Joon.
Yes, Auntie. I haven't been able to call you.
Yeah, I bet the hospital work is hard.
No, it's not hard at all.
You're eating well?
Eating well? Yeah, I guess so.
I was just about to eat.
Joon, you'll go this year, right?
Of course.
Something came up, so I don't think I'll be able to go.
You can go by yourself?
Yes, don't worry.
Okay, call when you get back.
Okay, I'll do that.
Okay.
Misdirection.
Misdirection refers to
the magician's gestures and expressions used to amaze the audience more.
To help you understand
Jay will demonstrate a simple magic to explain about misdirection.
Why do I have to do that? You have your assistant.
A great magician like you, Jay, should demonstrate for us.
Anybody can perform such a magic.
It's that hard to perform one magic trick?
You think I'm some inferior magician who demonstrates for these beginners?
Oh...
That's what you're thinking here?
I believe I have enough experience to say such a thing.
Oh, then Jong Man is sitting here making these cards because he's inferior?
- When did I say that? - No.
You must be thinking Jong Man is inferior and deserves to do such easy tricks.
Why? Because he's Jong Man.
I never thought that Jong Man had to do that because he's Jong Man.
You need to get rid of your superiority complex.
Superiority complex?
What did I do?
Stop assuming things, you look very classless.
What? Classless?
Yes.
- Master, I'll demonstrate. - Just go and fold the cards.
Okay.
- Fine, I'll just do it. - Jong Man, come here and demonstrate.
Focus, everyone.
Look at this coin.
You hear that?
I'll make this coin disappear.
I'm just kidding.
Okay, for real this time.
Bam!
Wow.
I'll show you again slowly.
Make a comment to look at the coin.
Watch this coin. You hear that?
I'll make this coin disappear.
While saying the comment, "I'm just kidding"
you let the cup go.
Okay.
Like this...
Making comments to distract the viewers
and deliberately trying to trick your audience during the magic
are called misdirections.
They are called misdirections.
Oh, I guess every move in a magic trick is pre-planned.
The most important thing is communication.
Communication begins with being at eye level with your audience.
Don't forget that.
If you think you're better than everyone else, like someone here
you'll never be a good magician.
No, the most important thing to magic is confidence.
Everybody is watching me, and I need to trick everyone.
In that cold reality, you only have yourself to count on.
You need to have the heart of a fierce lion.
A lion...
A lion tries his best even when he's catching a bunny.
But a peacock with only its exterior beauty
just fluffs up its feathers without even being able to fly.
Are you saying that I'm just fluffing up my feathers?
What?
You think you're worthy enough to be called a peacock?
I think you're more like a pigeon.
Then you want to go face to face with this pigeon?
You just barely started to walk.
- You think you're a match for me? - The result will be very shocking.
You forgot I'm your brother's master?
My brother rarely ever talked about you.
I'm sure he couldn't dare bring up my name.
Anyway, I'm the number one magician in the world right now.
And I'm the eternal legend in that magic world.
And that's why you live in this dark hole?
I've let go of money and honor to enter the spiritual world.
Oh, I see.
Do I hear sarcasm?
No, I'm just repeating what you said.
I'm sure you're looking down on me.
What am I supposed to say then?
You've entered the spiritual world.
They fight every time they meet.
Listen, they're both great magicians.
But their magic philosophy is completely different.
Still, they used to stop fighting at a point.
That was because Lee Sung would show off, and they would both pick on him.
Oh, that's right.
Joon's working at the hospital today...
But why do you think Lee Sung was out?
Huh?
Actually, Yi Seul wasn't there, either.
Where do you think they went?
Here we go. Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Two, two, three, four.
Five, six...
Okay, let's take a 15 minute break.
Ma'am.
Yes, who are you?
- Oh, I'm... - Yes, who are you?
I really love to dance.
I see, I like dancing, too.
- Excuse me. - Oh my gosh.
Me? What?
What do I need to do if I want to dance here?
You'll have to pass the audition and become a member.
Then when is that audition?
Well, they have one every so often. And there are scheduled ones, too.
Can I find out more?
But how did you find out about this place?
I watched a performance by this dance group once before.
Oh, you did...
Then I'll find out for you.
Give me your phone number.
Really? Thank you.
But what's your major?
Modern dance? Ballet?
Jazz?
What? Major?
Then you must never have officially learned dance.
Only professional dancers enter this team.
Your resume probably wouldn't pass the first round.
I'm sorry.
Yes, Jong Man.
Na Ra, it's me.
If you're free tomorrow, can you help me at a magic gig?
A gig?
Yeah, you just need to stand there, don't worry.
Okay.
What the...
What's this? You fought with someone again?
This is why I told you I don't want to do it.
I'm so sorry, but she only mentioned your initials, I don't think people will know.
- You don't think they'll know? - Of course not.
- I didn't know, either. - A famous magician from Europe
with the initial J. You don't think people will know?
- I can't say there's no correlation... - You think the world is stupid?
Have her delete it right now!
Then, should we write on the internet that the J she mentioned
is not the Magician Jay?
Don't ever call me again!
Wait...
It's okay, think. I need to calm down.
- Are you ready? - I just need to stand on the side?
Yeah, that's all you need to do. Let's go!
Let's go kill them all!
Kill who?
The magician is here!
- Oh! - Wow!
Wow, he did it.
Wow...
Wow.
Wow...
- Ta-da! - Wow!
Jong Man, that was great.
Did you see the kids?
They had those shiny eyes, and were so shocked with my tricks.
Yeah, it wasn't bad. Na Ra, let's do magic together.
Magic?
Here, payment for today.
- I can take this? - Yeah, take it.
I think magic is so fun.
Right?
There's nothing more fun than this, seriously.
How did you decide to become a magician?
I was studying to take the public servant exam after going to the army.
- You, too? - You, too?
Yes.
Knowing how many kids want to become one, it's not a huge surprise.
Then how did you get started in magic?
I started magic because my dream is to meet a really pretty girl.
But you can't date pretty girls just because you become a public servant.
I was thinking about all this
when one day, while I was watching TV at a snack shop
this magician was on, and as soon as he finished
all these pretty girls ran over and started kissing him.
And?
And that's why I'm still doing magic.
So you just decided to start magic that day?
Yeah.
How could you decide so quickly?
It wasn't quick at all, that was a really hard decision to make.
- Oh, I'm sure. - Of course.
- I stressed about it for two days. - What, two days?
Yeah.
Good, drink it up. Oh, oh...
Wow, it feels so good.
- Who's that on your back? - It's Na Ra.
Did he drink a lot?
Yes, he started with a can or two of beer, and drank so much.
He's totally drunk, and I spent all the money I made today.
I guess I should make spicy soup in the morning tomorrow.
So heavy...
Hey.
Here.
Hey, Na Ra. Hey.
Na Ra.
Hey, it's your dad calling.
Seriously, he's totally out of it.
Hello? Na Ra?
Hello? Hi...
I'm Na Ra's senior at Magic School.
He's learning magic?
Na Ra helped me at my gig today.
- A gig? - Yes, I was so grateful
so I got him some drinks.
He drank alcohol?
Yes, he's drunk and totally passed out.
- He's drunk and passed out? - You don't need to worry too much.
- I'll let him sleep here today. - Where are you?
Excuse me.
- Who are you? - Is Na Ra here?
Oh, you must be Na Ra's father.
He should be out soon.
This is where you perform circuses and magic shows?
It's where we do magic.
Na Ra, get a hold of yourself!
Na Ra is very drunk, you should leave him here for today.
No, he needs to sleep at home.
- Yeah, he should. - Let's go, Na Ra.
Hurry up.
No!
I won't go.
You won't go?
I...
I'm going to learn magic here now.
What?
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I want to learn magic.
When I work on magic, I feel happy.
Get out of this house now.
Should I stop now?
Don't regret it later, and tell her you love her.
- I'm sorry, I was going to tell you. - That's all I am to you?
I got assaulted at the magic school.
Quit right now, I can't send you to such an irrational place.
- Lee Sung isn't here. - He's been out for days.
- You think something happened? - Get over here.
He has that much money? He always acted like a broke bum.
Excuse me, you didn't pay. It will be 880,000 won.
You shouldn't be a magician.
You think you can do magic by yourself? Imagine anything.
I'll make it come true.
Hello, I'm Actor Jin Young playing the part of Na Ra.
Hello, I'm Magician Lee Jun Hyuk, the magic director.
We've prepared an elegant card trick for you.
Professional magic.
- Here. - Thanks.
I've brought all white blank cards.
Following Jin Young's cues
we'll imprint it with the words, "Magic School."
None of the other cards have anything printed on it, yet.
Here is the second card.
With the cue...
Finished.
I will place the two cards at either ends.
And with another cue, I've created two more cards that say "Magic School."
Can you show the rest of the cards, too, Jin Young?
Okay, they are blank white cards that have nothing printed on them.
Two, three... A total of four cards.
Please move the cards to the middle.
I will place the "Magic School" cards at the bottom.
I will rub these "Magic School" cards carefully
and transfer the print to the other cards.
The second card, too...
Transfer it over.
The last third card, I haven't given any signal yet...
So they're here.
But if I do this...
- Wow... - They'll move over.
- Let's see this card now. - This is the most important.
- Should we check it out? - They are the starring actors.
It's me. I guess I'm first.
Next, Yoon Park.
Nichkhun.
And Eun Soo.
We can't just stop there.
Please introduce the rest of them.
Mr. Ryu Seung Su.
- Come on... - I should say Senior Seung Su.
Sung Joon.
Yoon Je.
And finally Gyu Young.
- Wow, they all came out? - Yes, I heard the casting was hard.
- Looks like a great drama. - Right now...
- "Magic." - "School."
Don't forget to watch it when it airs!