ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, EVENTS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SETTINGS ARE FICTITIOUS
TWO MONTHS AGO
It's art, isn't it? Her voice is from heaven.
Ms. Oh, you know her too, don't you? It's Soprano Cheon Seo-jin.
I only listen to trot music.
Trot music is the hottest these days.
So do you like this house, Mr. Cho?
Well, it's not bad.
It's fully furnished, and I'm sure I won't stand out here.
You don't have to worry about safety.
This way, please.
You can make use of this door in case of emergency.
Also, it leads you right outside, which is a big advantage.
That's pretty useful.
Right.
I've been meaning to ask since last time.
The weather's been quite hot. Why do you always wear a scarf?
-Doesn't it feel too warm? -Oh, it's all right.
There's no season in style.
I find it boring if someone is too uptight.
You never know. I might be able to help you out.
Please, don't!
Like I said, I'm perfectly fine.
You have no clue what you just did.
Please excuse me. The commission for this contract…
"The commission"?
Ms. Oh, you're very brazen.
Did you think I wouldn't know you've been doing this without a license?
I can end your career with one simple phone call.
-If you understood, you should leave now. -Wait, Mr. Cho.
I've done so much to show you dozens of houses over the last three months.
I've done my best, so you should give me some compensation.
Get lost. And stop bothering me.
Mr. Cho, but this is too…
Hey, Baby. Where are you?
I wish you would get here quickly.
I want you to come and see this house.
What? Yes. Of course.
Yes.
Darn it.
That crazy jerk. I thought that assemblyman was a big shot.
He's nothing but a big jerk.
I should put his head in a mortar and grind it into dust.
What kind of a woman would have an affair with that human trash?
She's…
DONATED BY KANG MA-RI, YOO JE-NI'S MOTHER
Je-ni.
You need to flex your diaphragm and push the sound forward.
You need to sing in your mask, okay? Resonate your voice in the mask.
Why can't you do that?
If I could do that, why would I take lessons from you?
Be honest. You went to sing karaoke yesterday, right?
My midterms ended yesterday. Can't I even do that?
You can't strain your voice right before a competition.
I said you're never to sing pop songs.
Where are you going?
Darn it, that dirty rat! I'll kill you when I catch you. Damn it.
Flex my diaphragm, push the sound forward, and resonate the sound in my mask.
I knew this would happen.
Bae Ro-na, it was you, wasn't it?
Who said you could use my practice room?
A school practice room isn't yours.
Didn't you know?
My mom and dad made this room for me. And they bought the piano for me too.
No matter who made this room, it's still a practice room at school.
It's not like this is in your house. Why wouldn't I be allowed in here?
Of course you can't!
This is my practice room at school for me to save time
from traveling back home, so I can go to Cheong-a Arts High School.
Don't you get what I'm saying?
Cheong-a Arts High School?
I'm going to that school too.
To Cheong-a Arts High School?
How on earth are you going to get in? Do you have the money?
Can your mom give you as much support as my parents do?
And Cheong-a Arts High School won't accept two students from a regular middle school.
Let me make myself clear one more time.
That's my place. Don't even dream of getting in.
All I need is my voice.
I'm going to win against you
in this competition and get the headmaster's recommendation
without getting my parents' help.
Wait and see.
What's with her? What is she saying?
Hey, stop right there.
Hey, Bae Ro-na!
Goodness, my baby.
Did practice go well? Are you hungry?
Goodness, you should always cover your neck.
Your voice is your instrument.
Make sure you always keep your neck warm.
-Okay. Let's go. -Darn it, I'm so annoyed, Mom!
What is it? You can tell me everything.
My princess, are you crying?
There is this awfully ugly girl named Bae Ro-na at school.
And she dared to tell me that she'll win against me
in this upcoming competition.
Then she practiced in secret in my practice room too.
Do I have to put up with this?
What is this insanity? You shouldn't have to put up with that!
Don't tolerate anything like that. You've got me.
I'm going to show her what I can do.
First off, let's kill her spirit with your dress.
What do her parents do?
-She has no dad. He's dead. -He's dead?
What about her mom? What does her mother do?
This way. Come this way.
-Isn't the garden so lovely? -Gosh.
The front gate is way too far.
Isn't the decoration wonderful?
-Please come up. -I'm so tired.
The view here is stunning, ma'am.
-Right. -Of course.
My goodness!
-My gosh. -Come and eat this.
Don't you have a better place?
I didn't like any of those houses.
Didn't you like the ones we saw with the other real estate agent?
Ma'am, I'm so sorry.
If you give me just one more day--
Forget it.
Ma'am.
Thanks for the coffee.
Give me a call, ma'am.
Math academy?
Yes, hello?
What?
What did you just say?
I'm home.
I got a call from your math academy.
You haven't been there for a few months.
Did you buy things like these with my hard-earned money?
Since when have you lied to me?
-Mom, it's-- -I already told you!
No singing!
I'm going to sing.
I want to study vocal music.
Why can't I? Why won't you let me? Why?
You're a smart girl. You need to study.
I'll get you a tutor if you don't like the academy.
You're smart enough to get better jobs. Why do you keep pursuing singing?
You've seen the way my life is already.
You need to be certified to make a living!
-I will never allow you to sing. -You've never even heard me sing.
That's not something anyone can do!
I'm good!
I know I can do it.
Why do you want to stop me this badly?
Your daughter is dying to do this. I'm going crazy because I want to sing!
Why are you trying to stop me so badly?
No, seriously. Stop it!
Stop it!
Let it go!
It doesn't matter. I memorized everything.
What?
From Mozart's "The Magic Flute," "The Queen of the Night."
THE 25TH CHEONG-A ART FESTIVAL
If you ever say you're going to sing,
I'm going to kill myself in front of you.
And you can start singing after I die.
But never before that.
Do you understand?
I don't care what you say. I'm going to sing no matter what.
The fever continues for Hera Palace in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu,
a residential complex that recorded the highest sale price per pyeong.
It's even called a castle only for the top 1%.
Only a year after the residents moved in,
the appraised value of the real estate rose by an average of 9%.
-The increase shows… -It looks really great.
Would I ever get a chance to live in a house like that in my life?
Stop.
Lee Min-hyeok.
Do you really want to study vocal music?
Pardon?
Yes.
Are you sure you're not just doing it because everyone else is doing it?
If you sing like this,
forget about SNU of Music. You won't even make it to Cheong-a Arts High.
Do you get it?
If you come to my lesson one more time without practicing, we're done.
I have a philosophy that I don't teach students
who not only lack talent but lack effort.
-Do you get it? -Yes.
What are you doing? Go to the practice room.
He must be going through puberty. He hasn't been able to focus lately.
I'll give him a good scolding, Ms. Cheon.
I don't think it's right to teach students only because I'm friends with the parents.
If Min-hyeok can't improve,
I'll kick him out without mercy.
You already know I have piles of students waiting
to take lessons from me.
Of course I do.
I know it's like asking for the moon to get your lessons.
I really promise.
I'll make sure to bring Min-hyeok back in line.
You know my senior, Announcer Jang Yun-gyeong, right?
Her in-laws are Mipoong Group.
I asked her for a favor and got permission to rent out Mipoong Art Hall.
What do you think about holding Cheong-a Foundation's next concert there?
Well, I'll talk to my father.
Goodness, that venue is way too small.
Cheong-a Foundation has standards.
That hall is already out of style. Isn't that so, Ms. Cheon?
Ms. Kang, I'm sure you have a reason for your bold statement.
Haeyeon Arts and Music Hall.
No way.
There's no way you can rent that venue.
They don't usually let this happen, but I'm friends with the lady there.
She did that for me.
She promised to reserve that hall as soon as you give them my name.
-So give them a call. -I feel like I owe you a big one.
I heard you have time for another student, Ms. Cheon.
You'll let Je-ni in, won't you?
APPLICATION
You'll get a call.
Once she gets lessons from you,
she'll automatically get into SNU of Music, right?
I'm going to leave
Je-ni's practical exams and her grades all in your hands.
Ms. Cheon, to me, you're like the heavens.
The heavens.
Anyway, what's that trophy? I haven't seen that before.
Goodness.
Isn't this the grand prize trophy from Cheong-a Art Festival?
I can't believe I finally get to see this legendary trophy.
-Wait, why is it legendary? -Haven't you heard?
One of her friends got jealous of Ms. Cheon's talent
and hurt herself with this.
It was a bizarre incident.
Everyone who studied vocal music knows.
My gosh, that's horrible.
She got jealous and hurt herself? What kind of a lunatic is that?
The best in the field is always in the center of jealousy and envy,
like Mozart, whom Salieri was jealous of.
So what happened to that girl?
She put her hands on something she shouldn't have touched,
so she probably punished herself and left this field forever.
Since that year,
this prize also disappeared forever.
If this trophy is that legendary,
may I touch it?
This trophy was like a ticket to Seoul National University of Music.
Only the best vocal music major student could win this.
Right.
You know there's a meeting for Hera Club tonight at my place, right?
-Yes. -Yes.
You're only welcome if you come empty-handed.
The door is open.
What did she say? "There's no way you can rent that venue"?
Does she think I'm a joke?
Ko Sang-a. Do you think you're all that because your in-laws are in law?
I don't even like the sound of her name.
Darn it.
BAR EXAM CERTIFICATION: LEE GYU-JIN
Where have you been? You're never home.
How can you be busier than I am?
You're home already? Didn't you have any trials?
You're home.
Mother.
When did you get here? You didn't even call.
Why are you so shocked? Do I have to call to visit my son's place?
Give me some fruit. You got Shine Muscat, right?
Yes. Give me a second.
You're here too, Ji-na.
You're looking miserable to see me.
Goodness, I wouldn't feel that way. I'll get you some fruit.
Thanks a lot.
You're here too, Cho-won.
You've been a housewife for over 15 years,
but you still can't cook to your in-laws' taste.
I know you acted all haughty as an announcer before you got married,
but cooking is a basic skill.
Why? Isn't it seasoned to your taste?
This is why I can't let you do the housework.
You never seem to do anything right.
You're right.
You should teach me how to cook.
I can't seem to get any better.
I give lectures all day long out there. Do I have to come home and teach you too?
My head is about to burst from teaching all those classes,
doing TV shows, and writing books.
-Gosh, look at my hands. -Mom.
There's a meeting for Hera Club tonight. What should I wear?
What about this one?
My son, you have a milky-white face, so you look good in yellow…
-I mean, blue. -Right, blue.
Then what about the tie?
It's not a formal occasion, so you can go without one.
-I'll pick something out for you, my son. -Hurry!
Darn it. I'm done.
Get some fruit for me too.
Okay.
I also want to live my life saying everything I want to say.
Seriously…
Wear something else.
How many times do I have to say that suit is too dark?
-If you're the host, be more stylish. -I know how to pick my own clothes.
Don't you think your clothes are too much?
It's dinner with people we always see.
You always overdo everything.
Are you even criticizing my fashion now?
Do you hate to see your wife look pretty?
What I hate is how you are over the top.
Do you still expect to look pretty?
You've practically showered in perfume.
She suddenly said she loves me.
-My gosh. -Everyone else was there too.
My gosh, that looks great.
Come and take a seat, Ms. Cheon.
This Peking duck is amazing.
It's absolutely wonderful, Ms. Cheon.
Please call me Seo-jin when we're here by ourselves.
It's not like we're at school.
Gosh, we couldn't call a wonderful teacher like you by your name.
If they actually call you by your name, you'll think they're rude and be offended.
I wouldn't do that.
Feel free to call me by my name.
Anyway, Dr. Ha, your face looks radiant and bright.
Goodness, there's no way. I'm always exhausted from surgeries.
Don't pretend like you're that tired. I heard you only operate on VIPs.
Quiet.
I heard that if you go to that hospital with a perfectly good back,
they'll break it before checking it. You've heard that rumor, right?
Honey, are you drunk?
Wait, you heard that?
Yes.
I'm just joking.
You're a man with an important job. Don't get so serious over a joke.
My goodness.
What are you looking at, you petty thing?
Your rich in-laws helped you with everything.
Attorney Lee, it's tough to laugh at your jokes.
That nasty jerk.
You'll never make a living elsewhere if it wasn't for your dad's law firm.
Anyway, why is the penthouse late again?
They must think they own this place.
They bought the land, built this up and sold it in lots.
It means they do own this place.
I wonder if Su-ryeon will come tonight.
Why would she? She's such a busy woman.
I'm a little late.
-Goodness. -Gosh.
-Su-ryeon. -Goodness.
-It's been so long. -It's been a while.
It's nice to see you, Su-ryeon.
-It has been a while. -Thank you for inviting us.
We got started first. Is that all right?
We're sorry we're late.
-Have you all been well? -We should meet up more often.
We never get to see you
even though we live in the same building.
I mean, there's a deep connection between everyone in Hera Club.
We first met when our kids began studying vocal music in primary school,
so it has been five years already.
Exactly.
You should come to our art study club and work out with us to get closer to us.
Well, I…
She always wants to be there, but I never let her go.
-I want to keep her to myself. -My gosh, he's so sweet.
What a romantic guy.
Gosh, what was that?
Be more considerate of this lonely woman.
Is Mr. Yoo doing well in Dubai?
Of course he is.
His construction business is booming,
so he can't seem to spare a moment to come and visit us.
Everything looks delicious. It must've been hard work to prepare this.
I couldn't serve you just anything.
I did do my best and--
Honestly, it doesn't take a lot of work. That's the thing about food that's bought.
My gosh, really.
You're a busy, working woman. It's a wonder that you're so considerate.
She's the best vocal teacher who's in charge of our children.
That's why I made my first offer to you when we parcelled out Hera Palace.
Thanks for the food, Seo-jin.
Thanks for the appreciation.
Oh, and this. I couldn't come empty-handed.
It's a pecan pie.
Let's eat it together later.
Goodness.
We were supposed to come empty-handed.
Look at Ms. Cheon.
She prepared a pecan pie too.
Look.
Hey, it looks like something my mom made.
-May I try some right now? -Oh, sure.
Me too. Give me a slice.
My gosh.
This is amazing. My gosh.
Gosh, she's so talented.
You can sell this right now.
It tastes nothing like store-bought pies.
I got something perfect for the dessert.
Honey.
Will you bring some Bordeaux wine? Let's share that great bottle.
Come on.
Okay, one second.
What are you doing? Move.
Is it fun to humiliate your wife in front of other people?
Are you happy now?
Enough is enough.
Stop putting on airs. Don't you get tired?
Do you want your wife to look vulgar?
I'm doing this to save your face.
Can't you be more honest?
You're only concerned about yourself.
I'm also only an accessory that helps you look better.
If you really wanted to help, you'd act more like Su-ryeon.
Chairman Joo's business is thriving.
What do you think you're doing?
Do you think you look great praising someone else's wife?
That little…
I couldn't find the bathroom.
Men are all like that.
No way!
-My gosh. -That's cool!
I'm jealous!
-My gosh. -Us?
-I need to go to the bathroon. -Guys, listen up.
-My dear Sang-a is wonderful. -What was that?
What happened?
-Why is this here? -I'll help you.
Hey, Su-ryeon.
Announcer Ko Sang-a.
She was the best announcer in all of Korea.
-That's right. -Everyone loved her.
Of course.
She never says "jjajangmyeon."
She says "jajangmyeon."
Hold on. What is this? Are you a fan?
-Yes, of course. I'm a fan indeed. -My gosh.
-Hey. -You should shake hands.
Sure thing.
-What's going on here? -Gosh.
-Come on. -Oh, my goodness.
I'll pour you a glass, Chairman Joo.
Let me do the same.
I'm a lucky man indeed.
But I have to say, you married well yourself, Dr. Ha.
-No, not at all. -He's right.
-I wouldn't say that. -What are you talking about?
Everyone envies you.
My gosh!
-Oh, no. -Ms. Cheon, are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine. I'll go get changed.
It's fine. Don't bother.
Can you give me a hand?
-Leave me alone. -Come on.
-I'm okay. -She's doing this again.
Honey.
-Leave me alone. -Come on.
-Ma-ri. -You drank a lot.
-Are you all right? -Where were you, Honey?
We should get going. Everyone is drunk.
All right.
-All right. -Come on.
-Watch your step. -Let's drink a bit more.
Come on! Let's go for another round.
-Take care. -Come to our place.
-Bye. -Hey, we're leaving.
-Hey! -Get home safely.
Let's go!
-Hello. -Hi, you're early today.
HWAYEONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
END RECORDING
Give me ten more minutes. You can practice once I'm done.
My name is Bae Ro-na.
I just texted you my vocal sample.
I'd love to take singing lessons from you.
Please listen to it. Please.
Hey! Watch it!
I want you to apologize.
Hey, I told you to apologize!
Are you mute?
Listen. Staying quiet won't do you any good.
Do you understand? Hurry up and apologize!
Hey!
What are you doing?
-I can't believe this. -No!
Are you her mother?
How brazen of you. How did you educate your daughter?
How could she be evil enough to drug her friend's drink?
My daughter can't even speak right now.
She had a bright future ahead of her. What will you do about this?
Her dream is to become a famous soprano.
Mom, I didn't do it. I swear it wasn't me.
Look at this brat. Stop playing innocent.
We have the footage. Are you going to keep denying it?
You and Je-ni were the only ones in the practice room.
She drank from the tumbler and started coughing up blood. We saw everything.
-You little brat. Look at you lying! -I really didn't do it!
I bet Je-ni staged all this.
She's not confident about the competition, so she did it to frame me.
My goodness…
Sir, don't you remember what you said?
You said she came back with a sore throat after going to karaoke.
Please say something!
You clearly said that!
Have you lost your mind?
How dare you falsely accuse my daughter.
You deserve to be locked up in jail.
I'll report you to the school board! Do you understand?
What is the matter with you?
My daughter says that she didn't do it. You don't even have any solid evidence.
Why believe this girl but not my daughter?
-We have proof. The footage-- - What about it?
Does it show my daughter drugging her drink?
No, right?
Do not treat my daughter like an assailant until you find out what really happened.
What did you say? I cannot believe--
-My gosh! -Ma'am!
If my daughter loses her voice for good, I will make your daughter pay for it.
Brace yourself.
I'll have the Anti-bullying Committee transfer her to another school.
What? You'll have her transferred?
Hey, Je-ni. Tell the truth. I know you're lying.
-I know you can talk! -Stop!
-What are you doing? -Tell the truth!
-How dare you. -Hey! You, out of the way.
My gosh!
You're so dead. I'll teach you a serious lesson.
-How dare you! - Ma'am.
-How dare you try to harm my princess! -Stop!
I heard she locked Seo-jin up in the room and beat her up.
She ended up hurting her neck while trying to steal Seo-jin's trophy.
I feel bad for her. That means she can't sing anymore.
She was the top student, but she's hit rock bottom overnight.
So she can't even go to college?
OH YUN-HUI: SUSPENDED
-My goodness. -This way.
-Thank you. -No problem, sir.
-Thank you, Dad. -Thank you.
-Get up. I know you can walk! -What are you doing?
-Get up! -Stop!
I know you're lying! Let go!
-What's wrong with her? -Get up!
Why do I have to get suspended?
-No! -Get up!
-Stand up! -Stop her.
-Enough! -Get up! Stop lying!
-Are you okay? -Hey!
Why can't you just leave her alone?
How dare you!
How dare you try to steal my daughter's place!
Who taught you to be so evil?
Getting suspended isn't enough. She should be expelled!
Headmaster, do you understand?
Come here. You're dead meat.
Please calm down.
-I will teach you-- -Enough!
I'm sorry.
Mom.
You see,
I was so busy eking out a living
that I failed to educate my daughter properly.
I will give her a good scolding,
so please do not involve the Anti-bullying Committee.
Please, I beg you.
What are you doing? Get up!
Get down on your knees and apologize to your friend.
Apologize for what?
I didn't do anything wrong!
I refuse to get on my knees for that coward!
That darn brat!
-Ro-na! -Where do you think you're going?
I'll teach both of you a serious lesson today.
Brace yourselves!
I will make sure your daughter can never sing again!
Do you understand? Hey, you!
Ro-na, you can't storm out like that. We need to resolve this.
If the committee gets involved, we won't be able to win against them.
Whether you're guilty or not, you'll be finished!
Why do I have to apologize for something I didn't do?
How could you make your daughter do such a thing?
Why did you join the vocal music club? I told you not to sing!
Promise me that you will never sing again.
Then they will let it go and won't raise an issue about it again.
I know Dad's dead, but you're no better than him.
What?
He at least liked hearing me sing.
I know he would have taken my side.
I really hate you!
Ro-na. Stop!
Ro-na, please…
Ro-na…
Here, have some. You too, Je-ni.
Do I really have to put up with this
after everything I've done for you and all the other teachers?
Do you know how much I spent on that piano for the vocal music club?
Right, of course.
As the headmaster of the school,
I will have the Anti-bullying Committee punish her severely.
Schedule a committee meeting right away.
Yes, ma'am.
Do not settle.
Get her transferred to another school. I want her gone.
Just talk.
I know you can talk, so just talk.
Mom, how did you know?
You need to practice your acting skills.
When that girl, Bae Ro-na, started arguing with the teacher,
you said, "Crazy brat." I heard it, you fool.
Seriously? My gosh. Do you think she heard it too?
Had I not yelled that loudly, you would have been caught right away.
Hey, did you really cough up blood?
No. It was red paint, obviously.
-Gosh. -So what? Are you going to forgive her?
No. She dared to yell at my daughter. I will never forgive her.
Don't you worry. I'll make sure she can never sing again.
They're scheduling the committee meeting.
You're sure, right?
If I don't get into Cheong-a Arts High, I'll just kill myself.
I told you I'll hire the best teachers in the country
to give you private lessons.
Your dad's making a lot of money in Dubai. You know that.
He called and asked me to tell you that you can do everything you want.
He always says that but never visits us.
Anyway, I have to go to the same school as Min-hyeok.
Stop obsessing over that punk.
Try to get along with the other kids.
Ms. Cheon said she'll create small groups so she can focus on each student.
They all go to Cheong-a Arts Middle School.
Eun-byeol keeps making me feel left out.
Who cares about her?
Just make sure you become friends with Seok-hun and Seok-gyeong.
Those twins are the ones who will benefit you.
JOO SEOK-HUN
Sir.
-What is it? -I made a mistake.
Can I get a new answer sheet?
JOO SEOK-GYEONG
RESUME: ANNA LEE
SCHOOL: UCLA, MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
Hello. I'm here for the math tutor interview.
Anna Lee. Is that right?
Yes. You can call me Anna.
You study math at UCLA, but you took time off?
I took time off after the first year due to family issues.
Here's my proof of enrollment.
What was the famous bakery outside the campus called?
I really loved their funnel cake.
Fulswits.
Oh, Fulswits.
You had caramel apple, right?
There is such a long line. They sell out by 10 a.m.
I bought this apple pendant there.
-Do you remember it? -I do.
It's been a while, and I miss the cake.
How about I hear about the curriculum you put together?
I'm Anna Lee, your maths tutor. Nice to meet you.
Why did you want to see us?
There's no tutoring during exams.
I want to test you while I'm here.
What a joke.
Just because you're free, you pick any date and time
and make us show up?
It'll only take ten minutes. Can you spare that much time?
Sit down.
No. I don't even have one minute.
Just teach as much as you're paid. How dare you want to test us.
We don't do such things.
I'd like it if you didn't waste our time.
Your cardigan. It's fake, isn't it?
Is this a blowfly?
If you're here to teach,
act like a teacher and be honest.
Are you staying?
That cardigan is a limited edition, and only three were imported to Korea.
What should we do about you?
It looks like you messed up on day one.
I'm so not interested in this class. Take care.
Seok-hun and Seok-gyeong are top of their year.
Here, their word is the law.
You're not leaving?
-I like you. -What?
Did you see Seok-gyeong's face?
She got intimidated when you told her to sit.
I'll take the level test. I'm Ha Eun-byeol.
Will you go to the penthouse gathering?
What does Chairman Joo want to brag about to the wives too?
I hate his guts.
I sold that building very nicely too.
Thanks to you two.
To the prosperity of Hera Club.
Attorney Lee, you just love money.
For a rich family's only son.
Not as much as you, Dr. Ha.
People who grew up lacking lust more for money.
What?
-Are you trying to pick a fight? -What?
Must you do this on a good day?
No.
Anyway, when is the next deal, Chairman. Joo?
Let's get to it now.
YURI SUPERMARKET
What's that?
Just 150m from that building, a metro station will open in three years.
We'll flatten this and at 800% of floor area ratio,
we'll put up a new shopping complex.
Then you'll get 2.5 times of your investment.
That's guaranteed.
Cheers.
-Deal. -Cheers.
-My goodness! -Oh, my.
The penthouse really has an amazing view.
The whole of Han River is yours.
And the interior design is so artful.
It shows you majored in art.
My gosh. Do you still paint?
-Sometimes. -Your home is like a gallery.
Exactly. I don't believe this.
-Where are the kids? -They're studying in the community room.
Did the twins do well today?
They'll top their year again, right?
We must wait to see the results.
Ms. Cheon, you look like a different person today.
Was her neck always so lovely?
I wanted a change.
-What do you think? -The dress is lovely and suits you well.
I haven't been up here in so long. Only the men come here.
From now on, I hope you invite us often too.
Sure. Come by often.
Here. Let's toast to the penthouse.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
What's this? Isn't this caviar?
-My goodness! -Will you look at this?
We could eat it with a spoon.
-It's delightful. -My gosh.
Look at this.
-It's amazing. -The lady of the penthouse is amazing.
It'll be a one-off shock. Mr. Yoon is on standby.
-Don't worry about us and go. -Thank you, Honey. I'll call you.
Su-ryeon. Where are you going?
Chairman Joo.
You know I like you a lot, right?
-Let's go and get a drink. -I'll carry you on my shoulders.
No, thanks.
It's an emergency. The platelet count is falling.
Get an Ambu bag.
Pump it up. Pravadoline.
Hye-in. Mom's here.
You must fight.
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT STAFF ONLY
It's mine!
MR. YOON
Get up!
Take one each.
Are you crazy?
What can we do here?
Is there a reason we can't do this?
They can't see us anyway.
I thought you liked something like this.
Joo Dan-tae.
Is this what you're like?
I don't think I can stop now.
Oh, dear.
I shouldn't have had the last glass. I'm drunk.
One, two, three.
-Geez. -Too bad.
Oh, well.
Let me give it a go.
I failed again.
Oh, dear. Dr. Ha!
-Honey! Will you get here quickly? -Oh, no!
What is it? Is he hurt?
-I'm bleeding. -What should we do?
It hurts. It hurts, Honey.
Honey.
Ro-na.
My gosh, Ro-na.
The Anti-bullying Committee's today.
When you meet Je-ni's parents, just say you'll quit vocal music.
-Or they'll force you to transfer. -I said okay. Will you say that 100 times?
You have to answer properly, okay?
I'll call you at 3 p.m. from the gate.
-The call cannot be-- -Why won't she pick up?
This is insane.
Come on, Bae Ro-na…
Where is Ro-na? Is she still in class?
She said she has a vocal lesson and left school early.
She left early?
What lesson does she have?
Do you know where it is?
Hello, Ms. Cheon. I'm Bae Ro-na. I called you earlier.
Bae Ro-na?
I'm a fan of yours.
I saw every one of your recitals.
I heard my favorite song over 100 times.
I really want to learn from you.
Shine Hotel. 6 p.m.
I really want to be your student.
Too bad.
Actually, I have a full roster and can't take anyone else.
You applied so many times, so I called to say that in person.
I'm a good singer.
If I learn from you, I can do even better.
I will become the best.
Vocal music takes more than passion.
You need a natural color and tone.
I just can't give up. My life is on the line.
Will you please reconsider just once? Please.
Why are you here alone? Where's your parent?
The truth is, my mom is against me singing.
Is she?
Then I can't teach you even more.
A parent's support is a must.
If you really want to sing, you should convince your parents first.
You can go.
I said, go.
I can't wait to see you.
Bae Ro-na.
Is that your name?
Yes.
-Who's your mom? -Bae Ro-na!
Where are you? What's wrong with you?
-Mom. -Do you want to see me die?
What are you doing here? Why won't you listen?
If the committee rules against you, your life's over.
-Come with me now. -Oh Yun-hui?
Is it really you? Oh Yun-hui?
-We're leaving. -Mom.
Do you know Ms. Cheon? How?
I don't know her! Let's just go.
I thought something was odd.
Her voice sounded so familiar.
My gosh. I can't believe she is the daughter of the great Yun-hui.
I don't know you. I forgot you.
Let's never meet again. We're leaving.
Do you know my mom, Ms. Cheon?
Of course I do. We went to Cheong-a Arts High together.
Cheong-a Arts High School?
You went there? Why didn't you tell me?
Then why won't you let me sing?
I'll explain at home. Come with me now!
But then, it's a shameful past. It's best your daughter doesn't know.
You got too greedy
and got punished for wanting what isn't yours.
From what you look like now, you're still being punished.
Am I wrong?
Shut your mouth.
How dare you say something like that? Whose fault is it that I'm like this?
Are you saying it's my fault?
You haven't changed at all.
You always blame others.
You ran off because you weren't good enough.
How dare you blame others?
I said we're leaving!
-Come with me. -No! Let go of me!
I want to sing. I must learn from Ms. Cheon!
How dare you stop me?
Yes. Take your daughter.
Rather than she becomes like you, she shouldn't even start.
Right?
The highlight of the 25th Cheong-a Art Festival.
The prettiest voice from the heavens takes the Grand Prize for Vocal Music.
The Bella Voce Award
goes to a 12th grader.
Cheon Seo-jin.
Well done.
Thank you.
-What are you doing, Yun-hui? -Come with me. Hurry up.
What's wrong with you?
Come here.
What? The Grand Prize?
You were off-key and you squealed. How did you get Grand Prize?
Don't you feel guilty?
Hand over the trophy.
Did you think you'd always win?
Cheong-a Art Festival's Grand Prize is mine.
This is all I need to get into SNU of Music.
Do you think people won't know it's your dad?
The chief director gave bribes to get you the Grand Prize.
-I will tell everyone! -Go ahead.
Do you think anyone will listen to you?
People only listen to the powerful.
No one cares about people like you with nothing.
Go ahead if you think you can.
-Give it to me. -Let go!
Hey!
That trophy is mine!
Hey!
Hand it over.
Give it to me.
It's mine.
No!
I won't lose this to you.
The humiliation you put me through!
You paid for it with this.
Did you see? I'm the best at Cheong-a Arts High!
Why would a poor kid even sing?
You poor thing.
What?
You're so pitiful.
How long will you sing coddled by your dad?
How dare you say that to me of all people?
For three years,
you never beat me once with your own skills.
No wonder you're furious.
That's why you got your dad to fake the results!
Are you pleased?
If that's how you must win,
go ahead then.
If that's your dying wish, I don't mind
if you keep the Grand Prize.
Seo-jin. Are you okay? It's Dad!
Seo-jin, open the door.
-Get the master key. -Can you come and open the door?
But you know what?
You can never beat me even in death.
Cheon Seo-jin, the fake winner.
You thieving witch.
Oh Yun-hui.
I'll kill you if you say one more word.
What? Are you embarrassed?
Then hand over the trophy now!
If you have any pride at all!
Seo-jin! Are you in there?
-Seo-jin! -Seo-jin.
-What happened? -Seo-jin!
-Come and help her.
Get her help.
Take her out quick.
-Carry her outside. -Hurry up!
-Let's hurry. -Call for help!
-Let's be quick. -My goodness.
I apologize. I couldn't stop her because she just barged in.
How dare you do this?
Be quick. I have a lesson soon.
Let go of me! Let go. Come on.
Let go!
Oh Yun-hui. Was she your daughter?
Her voice is so much like hers.
ANTI-BULLYING COMMITTEE
As the victim's mother,
I cannot forgive this horrifying act of terror
that happened in a sacred school.
Schools must raise good students.
If they raised criminals, would that make sense?
She denied it to the end.
I demand that sly girl be severely punished!
People like you grow up to be
the evil of our society. Do you understand?
How dare a kid poison a drink?
You have no future!
Every night, my daughter suffers from nightmares.
HEADMASTER
At all costs, she must be transferred.
I cannot have my daughter stay in the same school as her bully.
Oh, dear.
Do you think you can ruin her life and go to an arts high school?
I'll make sure your future's cut short. You piece of trash!
Who taught you to do this?
If you lack smarts, at least be good.
-Shouldn't you be expelled? -Exactly.
-That's very right. -You should be punished!
-Pay for what you did! -How could this even happen?
What'll you do now?
Is this how you taught your child?
What more did you expect?
You must pay for this!
-Do something! -Make her pay!
We can't let her off lightly.
Tell the truth!
Did you try to hurt Seo-jin?
Who taught you to be like that?
Girls like you should be expelled, not just transferred!
Shut up!
What are you doing?
True violence
is what you're doing.
Your irresponsible words are crushing a girl's life!
My daughter
will never switch schools. She can't!
I'll see to it that she graduates from this school!
You pieces of trash!
-What? -How dare you?
What is she saying?
Let's go, Ro-na.
What is it?
Ro-na. You can sing.
Learn vocal music. Go to Cheong-a Arts High.
I promise to get you in.
Cheon Seo-jin.
You know what? I'm done running away.
Leave my room immediately.
You can never beat me even in death.
Cheon Seo-jin, the fake winner.
You thieving witch.
Who's top at Cheong-a Arts High?
I did my best to turn you into the best singer.
Would you let me teach Ro-na?
I hope you achieve the dream I failed to achieve.
In the end, the law is above everyone, you know?
I'm afraid our naive kids will learn bad things from her.
I want this to be simple.
Looks like we just set the rules.
I'm ready to do everything I can for my daughter.