Do You Like Brahms? (2020) s01e01 Episode Script

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SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, CHAE SONG AH
- Ready?
- Don't let it go out.
Congratulations on getting accepted
Congratulations on getting accepted
Congratulations Dear Song Ah
Congratulations on getting accepted
- Good on you!
- Congratulations.
- My gosh.
- You got a Business degree
from Seoryeong University where
all moms want their kids to go.
How does it feel to be
a freshman again in 2017,
studying music at age 26?
By the way, who on earth
taught you the violin?
Thank you so much, teacher.
Yoon Dong Yun.
If you taught her that well,
would it have taken her
four years to get in?
- Yes.
- That's your fault.
- Song Ah.
- Yes?
Are you happy?
Yes. I'm happy.
EPISODE 1: TRÄUMEREI, DREAM
TICKETS
SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY
60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCER
DRESSING ROOM
1ST VIOLIN, SENIORS, WOMEN
PARK JOON YOUNG, PIANO
IN 2013, WHILE A
SEORYEONG UNIVERSITY,
HE WON THE INTERNATIONAL
CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION
Song Ah, is this
a photo of your club?
Our amateur orchestra.
Yes, that's right.
After our regular concert.
Yes, that's it.
Why come to Seoul Arts Center
when we have an auditorium?
My point exactly.
Pay us for transportation at least.
Why should we be honored
to play here anyway?
As if none of us
have played here before.
There's me.
I'm totally excited.
Haven't you played here before?
Why not?
You must've played in an orchestra
in your arts high school.
Oh, you went to
an ordinary high school.
Sorry.
It's fine.
The rehearsal will begin.
Please come to the stage.
SEORYEONG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
You're 29 years old, right?
- Yes.
- The same age as Park Joon Young.
You must've gone to school with him.
When he studied music here.
No. We got admitted in
the same year,
but I studied business back then.
This is the first time
I'll see him play.
I see.
Oh, come in. Come in.
This is your revered senior
who just arrived from
the airport after
his North America tour.
Meet Park Joon Young.
Shall we begin?
Wait, wait.
First violin, the very last row.
Yes, you two.
The violins are too loud,
so I need to reduce the count.
You two don't need to play today.
Go home.
And the cellos.
Can't you give me a richer sound?
It says "molto espressivo".
Play it in a high position
on the lower strings.
Why are you still here?
Why are you standing there? Go home.
But
Well
But sir
I practiced really hard.
What?
Can I not stay and play?
What's your name?
Chae Song Ah.
No, no.
Don't apologize. Tell me your name.
My name
My name actually is
Chae Song Ah. I'm not
No!
What are you called? Your name!
Don't you know it?
Did I not give you a reason?
I said the violins are too loud.
Are you the conductor?
You're seated in
order of grades, right?
Don't come last in your class then!
I'm sorry. My hands slipped.
Sit and play.
Let's begin.
Wait, wait.
It just won't do.
You. Out.
Don't play today.
Everyone? Smile.
Song Ah, I'm at Seoul Arts Center.
I'm here to see you play.
I'd like to buy a ticket.
I'm sorry. There are no seats left.
- Not even one?
- No.
Will you show the concert
on that TV?
Yes, you can watch from here.
Do you show all the members
of the orchestra?
No, the camera's fixed on the stage
and only shows the piano.
- It's fixed on the piano?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Seriously? Is Park Joon Young
the only musician here?
There are no tickets
so I'll watch the lobby TV,
but it's fixed on the piano.
I won't be able to see you.
Did you say you're only applying
to grad schools in the US?
Possibly?
What do you think Song Ah
will do after she graduates?
I don't know. She'll manage somehow.
Ask her if you're curious.
No. I don't have the guts
to ask her.
The concert begins in 10 minutes.
Orchestra please stand by.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
INBOX
FROM ANN WHITE
TO CHAE SONG AH
Thank you for your letter and DVD.
Upon reviewing your materials,
unfortunately, I am unable to
accept you into my studio
for the Master of Music Degree
at Daleson University.
The soloist
and conductor will enter.
Go ahead.
Hey.
If you want to watch,
you can stand there.
Tears fell.
The music he brought to life
was so passionate.
What I had inside me
felt so small and shabby.
Tears fell.
You should come to
the reception with me.
The foundation chair will be there.
No, forget it.
I know when I'm not welcome.
I have to catch the last train.
Okay. Get home safely. I'll call.
Okay. So, Joon Young.
This month's payment
You didn't get it yet?
I'll ask my agency.
I'm sorry, son.
But your dad has
changed a lot recently.
Hey. Mom has to go now.
Take care.
Go back inside.
Song Ah, what are you doing here?
Didn't you leave earlier?
Oh, well
Oh, I meant to ask you something
when we met.
Are you going to do the internship?
What?
The summer internship at
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
Weren't you accepted too?
You need to send a reply
by midnight.
I already sent a reply that I'm in.
- I haven't replied yet.
- What? Still?
Come on. Shouldn't you reply
even if you won't participate?
I'm not saying I won't participate.
I haven't decided yet.
Oh, I see.
I need to use the restroom.
Goodnight.
Min Seong, where are you?
I just What?
Hold on.
I'm sorry.
Can I take one more picture?
Sure.
Song Ah.
Thank you.
Congratulations on your debut
at Seoul Arts Center.
- Min Seong, wait.
- Okay.
Don't come last in your class then!
- Wait.
- How was it? Did you play well?
Good job today.
Gosh, Park Joon Young
complimented you.
How about dinner?
You didn't eat anything, right?
- No.
- How about some meat?
It's my treat. Let's go.
I'd like to sincerely congratulate
the 60th anniversary
of Seoryeong University's
Department of Music.
I believe I have
a special relationship
with this department.
Pianist Park Joon Young,
who has honored us today
also studied music
at Seoryeong University.
Also, my granddaughter
is a violinist who graduated
from Seoryeong University.
Too bad Jung Kyung isn't here.
Now that she's a professor
in the US,
I doubt she'll be able to come
even once a year.
When I decided
to establish
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation,
there's something I promised myself.
Gosh, what a bummer.
You used to like drinking before.
We're at an age where we need to
consider our health.
What are you saying?
Hey, we're still 29.
Oh, I have something for you.
Ta-da, it's a gift.
What is it?
It's a calendar that starts
with your birthday.
- Gosh.
- I made it myself.
Thank you.
CHAE SONG AH CALENDAR
Wow.
Doesn't Dong Yun look
exactly the same as now?
Yes, he does.
It's been years since we dated
for a few months and broke up.
Why am I the only one
miserable because of him?
You better not tell Dong Yun
that I still like him
or anything like that.
Why would I say that?
Cheers.
I heard you're taking a year off
in Korea this summer.
I'm the art director
of the Korean Symphony.
Even if you're on a sabbatical,
how about a collaboration
for the New Year's Concert?
I really appreciate the offer,
but I'm not thinking
of performing this year.
I'm afraid I'll have to decline.
I heard you're playing something
for Kyunghoo Group though.
Oh, that was something
that we discussed a long time ago.
I'm sorry.
You know, that internship.
I haven't decided whether
I'll do it or not.
What? Why?
If I start working,
I won't have time to practice.
Come on, you can practice
more on the weekends
and after work.
But still, you know what they say.
If you miss practice for a day,
you know.
If you miss practice for two days,
your colleague knows.
And if you miss practice
for three days,
the audience knows.
Just think about paying tuition
for your next semester.
Okay.
When will you graduate, by the way?
I don't know.
Why am I even going to grad school?
I can't believe I fell for
something like chemistry.
Me too. Why did I have to fall for
something like music?
I know. I'm worried more about you.
You suddenly insisted
you wanted to play the violin,
and I tried so hard to stop you,
but you just wouldn't listen.
That's right.
The only person who agreed
was Dong Yun.
Everything will be fine.
Don't worry.
How do you know that?
Are you a fortune teller or what?
Because
you're my friend.
Were you touched?
I need to use the restroom,
so don't cry.
- Okay.
- I'll be right back.
What is this?
Hey, Yoon Ah.
It's okay.
This is a violin.
A violin?
Yes. A violin.
Well
A rabbit dances
A fox plays the violin
Do you know this song?
This is the instrument in that song.
A violin.
Oh, I see.
- Hey.
- Yes?
Are you good at playing the violin?
Are you good?
I like it
very much.
I can drop you off on the way.
- No, I can walk.
- Really?
- Get going then.
- Okay.
- Call me when you get home. Bye.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Good night.
Park Joon Young?
He said no
because he's on sabbatical.
But I heard he's performing with
Kyunghoo at the end of the year.
I understand since Kyunghoo
supported him so much,
but he should work hard
when he has the chance.
Does he think he's still
the Park Joon Young from years ago?
I'm sorry. Did you wait long?
- It's okay.
- Let's go.
How is the director's health?
Yes. She's just having difficulty
going on long-distance flights.
She was so disappointed
she couldn't see your
New York performance
and her granddaughter's
graduation from Juilliard.
Did you see Jung Kyung
at your New York performance?
How is she?
Jung Kyung.
She hardly even calls.
Is it because she has a boyfriend
in the US?
I didn't know it would rain.
Congratulations on your debut
at Seoul Arts Center.
- Wait.
- How was it? Did you play well?
Young In, do you have
an umbrella in your car?
What? What was that?
No, never mind.
I'm home.
Did you get rained on?
I'm fine.
Your sister just got back.
Leave your stuff and join us.
- Okay.
- You're home?
Yes.
You need to study enforcement
to be called a lawyer.
If you feel lost, talk to
my firm's Enforcement Team.
Okay.
Did you play well today?
So-so.
Next semester is your last, right?
Do all your classmates
study abroad after they graduate?
What are your plans?
Why not consider it
wasted time and give up now?
You'll be 30 next year.
Starting next week,
I might work.
What? Work?
- You got a job?
- Where?
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
As a planning team intern.
I passed the entrance exam.
Good for you.
What do they do?
Are they tied to Kyunghoo Group?
Yes. Kyunghoo Group's
ex-chairwoman is the director.
She hosts performances
for young musicians,
and hands out scholarships.
Why suddenly become an intern?
To get a job there?
No, that's not the plan.
Why waste four years to get into
a music school just to get a job?
If you didn't, you'd be working at
one of the Kyunghoo subsidiaries.
They don't accept just anyone.
I tried for four years
because you said I had to
- go to Seoryeong University
- Be quiet.
It's not too late.
- Become a low-level civil servant.
- Mom.
- I want to play the violin.
- Go ahead, but as a hobby.
She must graduate at least.
- This is all your fault.
- How so?
You played classical music at home,
saying it was good for her EQ.
Stop it. What's done is done.
So what'll you do then?
Do you have a plan?
I don't know.
My gosh.
Thanks a lot
for renting me a place.
The director got you
the studio apartment.
Don't thank me for it.
Tell me if you need anything.
If you're struggling
or need something.
No one will help you
if you don't speak up.
1ST VIOLIN, SENIORS
CHAE SONG AH
Don't come last in your class then!
Why not consider it
wasted time and give up now?
My gosh. Oh, no.
CHAE SONG AH
Hello, I'm Chae Song Ah
and I applied to
Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation's
summer internship.
I will work hard
for the next two months.
I will see you next week.
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These are the interns who will work
with us for the next two months.
Can you introduce yourselves?
Hello, I'm Kim Hae Na.
I look forward to working with you.
I'm Chae Song Ah.
What?
What?
Did you just say you're sorry?
My name is Chae Song Ah.
C as in cucumber.
"Chae Song Ah"?
I was wondering why
you suddenly apologized.
I'm sorry.
Okay, shall we go around
introducing ourselves too?
Like I told you earlier,
I'm Cha Young In.
I'm the head of the Planning Team.
My name is Park Seong Jae.
I'm in charge of
overseas communication.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm Im Yoo Jin.
I'm in charge of planning
for Kyunghoo Art Hall.
I'm Jung Da Woon
of PR and Marketing.
It's nice to meet you.
- It's nice to meet you.
- It's nice to meet you.
The other three employees
who manage the concert hall
come to work in the afternoon,
so I'll introduce them later.
Well then, for starters,
Yoo Jin, you can teach Song Ah,
and Da Woon will be in charge
of teaching Hae Na,
- so work hard.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Doesn't it feel nice?
- Stop doing this kind of stuff.
Gosh, that hurts so much.
FIRST DAY AT WORK
The entrance is this way.
This is the waiting room.
And this is the rehearsal room.
Let's take a look.
This is it.
IN MEMORY OF JUNG KYUNG SEON,
A BELOVED DAUGHTER, WIFE,
MOTHER, AND PIANIS
Song Ah? You didn't go home yet?
No.
What are you doing here?
I was just looking around.
This place is usually left empty
except for days
when we hold a performance.
Ms. Cha.
By any chance
Will it be okay
for me to use this room
during our lunch break?
The rehearsal room? Why?
Well
I want to practice the violin.
I don't have enough time
to practice at home lately.
I was wondering if I can
just use this place briefly
when no one is here.
Yoo Jin is in charge of
the rehearsal room schedule,
so ask her and use it.
Okay, thank you.
Don't forget to eat lunch though.
If you skip your meals
and don't have the energy to work,
I won't let that slide.
Sure thing. Thank you, Ms. Cha.
You're really not going to eat?
You should come with us.
- Enjoy your lunch.
- Don't skip your meal.
Okay.
Oh, my
I'm sorry.
I thought no one was here.
Oh, it's okay.
Do you have to use this room?
No It's okay. I'm really sorry.
What's your name?
Chae Song Ah.
- Yes, Ms. Im. I'm
- Song Ah, where are you?
- The rehearsal room?
- What?
Park Joon Young called to ask
if he could use the rehearsal room,
and I forgot you were headed there.
I'm sorry.
Did you meet him?
Well, I did, but
Gosh, you must've been startled.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
You're good at grilling meat.
- Over here.
- Thank you.
Really?
How did you know this place
was famous in this neighborhood?
I searched hard on the internet.
Song Ah,
you must practice the violin a lot.
Your neck.
I don't practice that much
That happens to people whose skin
isn't compatible with the violin.
Even if I practice for 10 hours,
my neck remains clean.
Oh, I see.
Hae Na, I guess you were
born to play the violin.
Yes.
Why isn't he coming?
Is someone coming?
Joon Young.
I told him to come.
Maybe he's practicing and forgot.
Call him then.
I don't know his number.
He didn't get a phone in Korea yet.
- Song Ah.
- Yes?
I'm sorry,
but can you go get Joon Young?
My legs hurt.
Gosh, my clothes smell.
TAE HA RESTAURAN
- Hello.
- Hello.
I'm Chae Song Ah, an intern
for Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation.
We heard you were coming,
so they asked me
to go get you
since you were running late.
You're here.
Yes. I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay.
Shall we go in then?
Sure.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay. My legs are asleep.
I see. Then shall we stand here
a bit before going in?
No, that's okay
Then can you just give me
30 seconds?
Okay. 30 seconds.
I heard you didn't get a phone yet.
That's why I was about to go
get you.
Right.
I just got a phone.
Can you give me your number?
What? My number?
Yes, Ms. Im told me earlier
that I should call you in advance
if I want to use the rehearsal room.
Oh, I see.
- Here.
- Okay.
My last name isn't "Choi",
but actually "Chae"
Yes, I know. "Chae Song Ah".
Our 30 seconds is up.
Okay.
"Welcome, sir."
You're so funny, Mr. Park.
So does everyone
from the music department
graduate in four years?
Yes, almost everyone.
Seoryeong University is
especially like that.
They all go abroad to study
after graduation.
By the way, will you be
attending school with us
for the second semester?
Yes, probably.
He had so many overseas performances
since the Chopin Competition,
so he couldn't finish
the last semester.
Right.
You two are the same age.
Song Ah graduated with
a business degree from Seoryeong
and joined
the music department again.
I'm your junior from middle school
and high school!
Can I call you Joon Young?
Yes, as you please.
Okay, Joon Young.
Well, then
Joon Young and Song Ah are
the same age, so you can be friends.
- Yes.
- You can talk freely.
Gosh, no.
Why not? Because he's a superstar?
- I'm no superstar.
- You are.
It takes me a while
to befriend someone,
and you are a superstar.
Come on.
Superstars have friends too.
Anyway, empty your glasses.
Shall we get going?
- Okay.
- Finish what's in your glass.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- I hope we get along.
- Me too.
CEO Yoon?
Song Ah, I came in second.
I just got the news.
Congratulations. That's great news.
Thank you. How are you?
What were you doing?
I was just practicing.
- Good for you, Song Ah.
- Not really.
I think something's wrong
with my violin.
How so?
I don't know.
Can you take a look
when you're in Korea?
Air Italy from Rome,
landing in Incheon
at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow.
- What?
- I'll fix your violin.
Meet me at the airport.
- The airport?
- The award ceremony is on.
I have to go. See you tomorrow.
What
In Italy on business.
CEO YOON, IN ITALY ON BUSINESS.
Are you shocked to get
an email from me?
I'm coming to Korea.
I land in Incheon
on July 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Will you be there?
I miss you like crazy.
"Like crazy"?
He exaggerates way too much
since he moved to the US.
TRANSLATE FROM ITALIAN
"MY DREAM IS TO BECOME THE BES
VIOLIN-MAKER IN THE WORLD."
A COMPETITION TO COMMEMORATE
VIOLIN-MAKER ANTONIO STRADIVARI
"MY DREAM IS TO BECOME THE BES
VIOLIN-MAKER IN THE WORLD."
"Dream"?
PARK JOON YOUNG TRÄUMEREI
PARK JOON YOUNG TRÄUMEREI
Did he never play it in concert?
PARK JOON YOUNG
PARK JOON YOUNG
There are so many dreams
except for the one
that I'm looking for.
Joon Young, good luck
in the competition.
Hyeon Ho and I
will cheer for you in Korea.
Good luck.
Shouldn't you stop recording?
Park Joon Young! Good luck!
Get first place.
Park Joon Young! Good luck!
Get first place.
Jung Kyung.
Jung Kyung.
MIN SEONG
I miss Yoon Dong Yun.
He hasn't called
since he left for Italy.
Are you waiting for someone?
Yes. A friend.
A friend. A guy friend.
Just a friend who's a guy.
Okay.
He makes and fixes
musical instruments.
I said my violin sounded weird
and he said he'd take a look.
I see.
Are you here to pick someone up?
A friend of mine.
What kind of exam do you take to
join Kyunghoo Cultural Foundation?
You write up a proposal
for a chamber music performance.
I came up with a program
and a PR and marketing campaign.
Gosh. That's cool.
Anyone can come up with that.
If anyone could, everyone would.
What pieces did you
put in your program?
It wasn't that impressive.
Can't you tell me?
Brahms, Schumann, and Clara.
Was the theme "unattainable love"?
No.
It was "the friendship
between three people".
Do you like Brahms?
Why
did I ask him that?
At that moment,
he answered me.
No.
I don't like Brahms.
Song Ah. Chae Song Ah.
The person Brahms loved
for his entire life
was Clara, the wife of Schumann,
who was his senior musician
and close friend.
Clara was a musician as well
and played Brahms' music often,
but her husband Schumann
was always by her side.
Just like that, Brahms spent
his entire life alone
by Clara's side.
I found out later
that he
didn't play Brahms' songs.
DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?
WE'D LIKE TO THANK CHO SEUNG YEON
FOR HIS SPECIAL APPEARANCE.
Were you surprised?
You probably never imagined
the two of us coming together.
That day,
when I performed in New York
- Shall I get married?
- Are you serious?
"Träumerei".
I heard you play that piece
by coincidence.
Jung Kyung, did you say you got
your name from that piece?
Listen carefully,
since I'll never play it again.
If I think about it,
it touches someplace in my heart.
I'm your fan.
Song Ah,
could you turn the pages for me?
Don't worry. You'll do a great job.