ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, EVENTS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SETTING ARE FICTITIOUS
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.
-Mom, I'll call the guards. -That's not necessary.
Have you gone insane?
What are you doing in front of the kids?
You still love fooling around with the trophy,
just like the old days.
Does it look like I'm joking?
What about after seeing this?
You must be doing this to make me give lessons to your daughter.
My schedule is already full.
And I don't want to get involved with you.
If you have your answer, please leave.
Why would I let my girl take lessons from you?
Who knows what you'll do to my precious daughter?
Mom, what's with you?
No matter how good of a teacher you are, to me,
you're nothing.
My dear Ro-na will get accepted fairly with her talent
as long as you don't mess with it.
You're overtaken with delusion and a sense of inferiority.
Get out of here now before I report you to the police.
I'll come back
for this trophy.
I came
to tell you that.
Let's go, Ro-na.
Mom, who's that lady? Who is she to talk to you like that?
We went to high school together.
She asked me to give her girl lessons and began to throw a fit when I declined.
She was like that back in school.
She's even worse now that she lives a tough life.
It's all right. This happens all the time.
Is her daughter trying to get into Cheong-a Arts High?
I said that is not going to happen!
She's nowhere near good enough anyway. She was just bluffing.
Eun-byeol. Are you ready to get accepted to Cheong-a Arts as the top of your class?
The top of my class?
Only then can you sing a solo during the entrance ceremony.
Your grandfather will be there, and I invited famous singers from abroad,
all for your sake.
Seok-gyeong probably did well on her exam. You need to do well on the practical test.
I will! I'm also dying to win against her.
I did my best to turn you into the best singer.
Do you know how many kids out there are unable to get any support?
Your grandfather is Cheong-a Arts High's chief director.
You aren't simply rich. You were born with a ticket to university.
Do you know how big that privilege is?
I do.
Practice is the only way.
Keep practicing. If you can't do it, make it happen.
Have the entire music memorized.
Sing from sunup to sundown, and even sing in your dreams.
If Seok-gyeong practices 100 times, you need to sing 200 times.
That's the only way you can win.
Now, practice.
Mom. Are you serious?
Can I go to Cheong-a Arts High?
-Will you let me study vocal music? -Of course.
Ro-na, you can sing. You said it's your wish.
We don't have much time left, but I'll help you as much as I can.
I'll do a really great job.
I'll make sure I get in.
No, I can even be at the top of my class.
I'll prove to you that my decision wasn't made in vain.
Okay. Let's do that, sweetie.
Ro-na, you already had a great voice when you were just born.
You must make it happen with your talent so that no one can mess with the result.
-Can you do that? -Yes, of course I can.
Anyway, why did you do that to Ms. Cheon?
The least you could do is beg her. Why did you attack her?
There's a long history
between Cheon Seo-jin and me.
We can always find another teacher.
I'll find you the best one out there. Don't worry about anything.
And I'll do everything I can to stop the punishment at school.
Do you think that'll be easy? You kicked the headmaster.
It's not like we're rich and powerful like Je-ni's family.
Just put your trust in me.
I won't let anything ruin your life.
How brazen of you! How dare you come here?
You're both violent and aggressive.
Like daughter, like mother.
I'm very sorry, Mr. Kim.
I must have gone insane then.
It's all my fault, so I'll gladly take the punishment, sir.
And I'll also cover all of your hospital bills.
So please forgive Ro-na.
Ro-na really needs her diploma.
Do you think this is something that can be forgiven?
Do you really think so? What she has done is obviously
an infringement of a teacher's authority.
I will never turn a blind eye
to this incident!
If she knocked out two of your perfectly good teeth,
that's practically attempted murder.
You must hold the mother and the daughter responsible
and nip it completely in the bud.
You have ruined your daughter's life.
You! Do you get it?
I am here to apologize to the headmaster.
I'm not here to apologize to you.
What did you say? Hey, have you gone insane?
I know your daughter is putting on a show.
Fine.
Do your best to protect your daughter.
I'll protect mine.
HEADMASTER KIM CHI-SU
Do you think she noticed something?
Mr. Kim.
Can you return everything I have ever given you?
If you can't, you'd better get your act together, okay?
Yes, ma'am.
Why in the world did I do that?
Jeez.
A CRAZE FOR PURITY: HERA CLAIR
Where are you? I arrived here at home.
Yes.
You brought this upon yourself, so don't blame me, Cho Sang-heon.
I'm ready to do everything I can for my daughter.
ALL STAR MUSIC ACADEMY
Yes, she's auditioning for Cheong-a Arts High.
What? You have a slot for her?
Yes, thank you.
Yes, Bae Ro-na, a ninth-grader of Hwayeong Middle School.
I'll be there with her tomorrow. Okay.
What?
There is no slot?
What do you mean? You just said there is.
Hello?
What was that?
Could it be…
I gave out Bae Ro-na's information to all reputable vocal teachers.
-Did you look into her grades? -Yes. Here.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: BAE RO-NA
GRADE: A
She gets all As?
Cheon Seo-jin. You're the only one who'd do this.
What if I can't find a teacher for her?
JOANNE VOCAL LESSON
Darn it.
My gosh.
-I'm sorry, I'm late. -It's all right.
Have a good shift.
Are you taking those again? The owner will get mad again.
These are all expired anyway.
I'll pay for these.
This is an annual curriculum for math designed for Cheong-a Arts High students.
As you can see, students are good at solving polynomials and factoring,
so we'll focus on inequality and quadratic function.
These types of problems can be turned into unbelievably tough questions.
Seok-gyeong.
-Will you stop playing with your phone? -Sure.
ADVANCED MATH WORKBOOK
Why is your workbook so clean?
I thought you were the top of your class.
Do you act rudely on purpose?
You refused to take a level test. I had to look at it to check your level.
You want to get your money's worth?
Then just kill time however you'd like and leave when you're done,
just like the other tutors.
Hey, Eun-byeol. Really?
Yes.
Let's take a break.
So what did you say?
You said that?
No, you've done well. Okay.
Yes.
I'll call you back later.
Aren't you slacking off too much after the exam?
Don't be so rude when your tutor is here.
Turn off your phone and focus.
Mind your own business.
Seok-gyeong.
Seok-hun. Is something going on with Seok-gyeong?
You should think about it. Try to guess why she's like that.
You can never beat me even in death.
Cheon Seo-jin, the fake winner.
You thieving witch.
You must have missed my text.
I asked you to meet me at the Shine Hotel.
Chairman Joo, both you and I have
a lot to lose, don't we?
I don't think I can see you at a place
that will attract people's attention.
I'm glad to hear that.
We share the same idea.
You must have dropped this.
It'll give you free access to Hera Palace. It's the master key.
It'll be safer to meet up at a familiar place, right?
Ms. Yang.
Ms. Yang. Whose shoes are these?
The children's tutor is here.
The entrance is a mess. Throw those out immediately.
-Yes, sir. -She's the new math tutor.
Yes, nice to meet you.
Please excuse me.
Do they have to get their lessons at home? Did you forget?
I hate running into outsiders.
Who knows what their shoes stepped in and what they touched?
And they'll come in and touch my things!
Throw out everything that's contaminated.
Throw away the cup she used, and clean the bathroom again.
-Yes, sir. -Honey, let's talk later.
Let's go.
Ms. Lee.
You must have been offended.
My husband is a germophobe. Let me apologize on his behalf.
No, you don't have to.
-Aren't my children tough to deal with? -It's all right. It's my job.
They've been going through puberty, so it has been tough for me too.
If you need anything, please don't hesitate to tell me.
Sure. I'll do that.
HEADMASTER OF CHEONG-A ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Headmaster, what's the occasion? I guess I haven't checked in for a while.
Seok-gyeong did that?
Joo Seok-gyeong.
I just heard something unbelievable.
I heard you turned in an empty answer sheet on your test today.
-Is this true? -What is he saying?
Dad, I'm sure it isn't true.
I wasn't asking you, Joo Seok-hun. Answer me, Joo Seok-gyeong.
You received a perfect score yesterday, but you turned in an empty sheet today.
You didn't, right? I must have heard something wrong.
It's true.
I don't want to go to Cheong-a Arts High.
That's why I did that.
-What did you say? -Seok-gyeong.
-What's with you? -I don't want to study vocal music.
You're the one who made me sing, and I don't want to do it anymore.
I believe our family should have at least one famous classical vocalist.
That has been my goal for a long time.
If it's your goal, why should I do it?
You never asked me once what I want to do!
I hate singing on stage. I'd rather die.
I don't want to do it.
I hate my school, I hate singing, and I hate this house too!
They're all suffocating me to death!
In that case,
what do you want to do, my daughter?
Let us go abroad and study.
"Go abroad"? Did you say you want to go abroad?
We haven't done this for a while. Let's spend some time together.
Dad, I'm sorry.
I should have looked after her. I'll scold her so she won't do this again.
-So please-- -No, you're being too noisy.
You already know I hate hearing boys whine.
I'll change her mind. So please--
I warned you.
I hate it when it's noisy.
Did you forget that you must live abiding by my rules?
I'm sure you know what will happen when you break the rules.
You promised you won't beat her again!
Just beat me instead!
If that's your wish, I'll do that.
If your twin sister made a mistake,
it could look beautiful for the brother to get punished instead.
No. No, Dad.
Dad.
Dad, I'm sorry. Dad, please…
Seok-hun, tell him you're sorry. Now!
-Come here. -Seok-hun…
Seok-hun. Dad, I'm sorry.
Dad… Seok-hun!
Seok-hun. Are you okay, Seok-hun?
Answer!
Dad, I'm sorry.
Please stop…
Please stop!
You will be redirected to voicemail.
-Why won't anyone pick up the phone? -I'm not sure.
Ms Sim.
What's wrong, Seok-hun? Are you ill?
Where have you been?
You always leave at the perfect timing as if you know everything.
What do you mean?
Is something going on? You can tell me.
Do you even care about us?
Move.
-Did something happen to them? -I'm not sure, ma'am.
Honey. Did something happen to the kids?
They got into a fight, so I scolded them.
They got into a fight?
Seok-hun and Seok-gyeong never fight.
That's why I scolded them. I guess they've hit puberty.
They aren't giving you a hard time, right?
No, they aren't.
Did it hurt a lot?
-I'm fine. Don't worry about me. -You know, right?
I have no one but you. You are the only one who's on my side.
I'll make sure I keep you safe, so that no one will mess with you.
I'm sorry.
The tumor is getting bigger and bigger. She'll be in danger soon.
Breast tumor advances quickly.
I have the money. Please operate on her right away.
-You said it's two million won, right? -Where did you get the money?
I thought you didn't have any parents. You're a middle school student, right?
I think you got a little confused.
That's for the surgery only.
It'll be six million won including the hospital and rehabilitation fees.
I guess you're in a tough spot, so I'll do it for five million.
But you have to bring me cash.
That much?
Yes. It's a very difficult surgery.
She might die if I don't operate before it's too late.
No. Please save her.
I'll bring the money to you.
Sugar, why aren't you eating?
Okay, I'm going to eat too.
Your turn.
Here.
You're eating well. You're doing great.
I went to Hera Palace today, the most expensive apartment in Korea.
Their lobby is huge, and there was a huge fountain too.
I had to give them my ID to get in.
Isn't that fascinating?
These kids who live there are my age…
but they listen to everything I say. I'm their tutor.
So you don't have to worry about me.
You can focus on getting your surgery and getting better.
GOLD PRIZE: MIN SEOL-A
All finished.
Your Italian tutor will be here. Get ready.
Right now?
It's well over 11 p.m.
Okay. I'll get ready.
Aren't you a bit too harsh on her?
Her practical test is coming soon.
You're the one who pesters her everyday to do better than Seok-gyeong.
That's because Joo Dan-tae is one heck of a jerk.
I hate how he's always showing off, but pretending like he isn't.
He might be rich. So what?
How dare he order me around all the time?
I'm a chief surgeon at Cheong-a Medical Center.
I heard you got more VIP clients thanks to Chairman Joo.
That's why I let him off. He's still pretty useful.
Is this the Bordeaux wine he loves?
It's awful.
Why does he only drink this?
Then don't drink it. Why do you copy him as you badmouth him?
You live in the same building, you drink the wine he drinks,
and you put on the same T-shirts he wears. Why do you talk behind his back?
That's called…
an inferiority complex.
If you ever say that again,
I'm going to divorce you, understand?
Wait.
Is Eun-byeol good enough to do better than Seok-gyeong?
She has many more competitors other than Seok-gyeong.
Who else other than the twins?
Don't give up! Let's get accepted to Cheong-a Arts High.
You can do it, Bae Ro-na!
I'm sorry, Ro-na.
I tried to stop you, but I didn't have the right to do that.
I'm so sorry.
I'll do everything I can to fix this situation.
I said you're worse than Dad, who's gone.
I'm sorry, Mom.
-Come here. -Do I look pretty?
-You do. -Really?
Did you film this? Have you gone insane?
There are many eyes here.
Are you sure it's okay?
How dare you blackmail me?
Do you think you can continue to work in this industry?
I don't care about anything right now.
Let me make this simple for you.
If you want to get elected for a the third time,
you can shut me up with money.
You little…
Do you know whom you're messing with?
I can make a call
and make you disappear without a trace if I wanted to. Get it?
Should I send this video to TV stations and newspapers?
You had an affair,
refused to pay my commission, and sexually harassed me.
You're living a good life for human trash.
You should consider yourself lucky that money shut me up.
You!
Hey.
Are you asking me to let her off with a box of energy drinks?
Goodness, Ms. Oh.
You really don't know how this world works, do you?
You should open it up before we talk.
You've received a few of these, so you know how much it is, right?
Goodness, don't say that.
When would I have received something like this?
Everything you got from Je-ni's parents,
and I'm sure you've taken a lot more other than that.
But, you know, I'm going to turn a blind eye to it.
If you let Ro-na graduate,
I've seen nothing.
and I've heard nothing.
Please show her mercy, Mr. Kim.
Goodness, sure.
FUTURE LEADERS OF CULTURE AND ARTS SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION
SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE
Congratulations, Seok-gyeong.
Could you lower your chin a little?
Yes, and show your teeth and smile.
One, two.
Yes, thank you.
Thank you very much for all your help to our school, Chairman Joo.
I asked you to leave out my kids among the scholarship students.
Of course they should be included.
They're both top of their class. They deserve it.
I'm going to get new air conditioners and computers for the school.
And I made a draft for remodeling the gym. Here.
Goodness. Even the gym?
That'll cost quite a lot.
Don't worry about the cost.
It's where my kids run around and play. Money isn't a problem.
Thank you very much, Chairman Joo. Oh, right.
I dealt with the incident with Seok-gyeong's answer sheet.
I had a good talk with the teacher who was a proctor for the test.
Is that so?
I'd like to find a day to have dinner with that teacher.
Sure.
WE LOST OUR LAND AND HOMES. WE ARE AGAINST THE REDEVELOPMENT!
-Let's go! -Let's go!
-Over here. -Hey!
-What are you doing? -Get out!
-No! Why would you do this? -Get out!
-You jerks! -Oh, no!
-How dare you do this! -Go away!
You won't get away with this!
You scumbags!
Yes, stage one is well underway. You can get started right away, Dr. Ha.
SBC CEO, MR. CHU
How are you feeling, Mr. Chu?
Your back surgery went perfectly well.
It'll be fine for another 50 years.
Oh, by the way…
-I have something to report to the media. -What is it?
You must know Sinae-gil in Myeongwon-dong.
Gosh, those who are refusing to move out are seriously hampering the redevelopment.
The media picked up the story. Attorney Lee, you take care of the rest.
In the end, the law
is above everyone, you know?
The owner of the building has a good-for-nothing son.
He's on trial for assault at the moment.
It'll cost them quite a bit to settle out of court.
The victim's lawyer trained with my father at the institute.
I told him to demand the highest amount
they could ask for.
If we report him and get him audited, he won't last long.
His loan is worth half the value of the building,
and the banks have turned him down.
I'd say one month at the most.
You should treat your father very well.
You don't even have to lift a finger. Lucky you.
Don't you think it takes skill to graciously accept what's given to me?
Darn it.
So this time, how much can we expect?
The profit.
I'd say at least 15 big bills.
As for the additional deposit…
I got it in gold bars.
Nothing is as honest as gold.
My gosh.
Let's wrap this up quickly and move on to the next deal.
The next project will be a big one.
-My goodness. -Cheers.
What did you do that the headmaster is acting like that now?
Do you think it can wash away what your kid did to my daughter?
Not a chance. I'll chase you to the end of the Earth.
Sure, you do that.
Let's take Je-ni to the hospital.
-What? -She should get some tests done
to see if her voice is really damaged.
If she actually coughed up blood, we need to find out what caused it
so that we can figure out if I should compensate you, apologize to you,
or demand an apology from you. Right?
Goodness, what has got into you?
You mean Je-ni did something that she should apologize for?
I'm sure you know the answer to that since you're her mother.
I do not want to meddle in the way you decided to educate your daughter.
But you see,
that's not how you should teach kids.
Nothing good comes from
making someone else's child cry.
Who will have more to lose if this becomes an issue?
Think about it carefully and weigh your options.
Hey, stop right there!
Wait! Hey!
I'm not done talking!
We're not done!
Hey!
Ma'am.
Do you remember me?
Yes, you teach Je-ni.
I got fired.
She's learning from Cheon Seo-jin now.
I taught her while she was waiting for an opening.
I see.
She has such a great voice.
I can see why Je-ni is jealous of her.
Is she practicing for the admission exam?
Has she started taking some lessons?
No. She practices on her own.
Why?
No one wants to teach her.
I guess word got out about the incident with Je-ni
and the Anti-bullying Committee meeting.
But Ro-na didn't do anything bad. I assure you.
Of course I know. She was wrongfully accused.
I'm so sorry I couldn't speak out.
I couldn't get involved. I had no choice.
It's okay.
Had you stepped in, you would have gotten into trouble.
Ro-na is very talented.
Just a little bit of coaching is all she needs to get into the school.
Would you let me teach her?
Sorry?
Are you serious?
She has much more potential than Je-ni does.
She's got a beautiful voice, and her notes are very precise.
I'd love to teach her.
But if you want a famous instructor
like Cheon Seo-jin, I can't help with that.
No, sir. I really appreciate it.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Very good.
Ro-na, you're so good.
This will do for the Italian song. What's your German song?
What German song? I thought I had to pick two Italian songs.
Didn't you see the notice? The exam format has been changed.
They added a German song category this year.
Oh, no. I don't speak any German.
Je-ni heard about it a long time ago, so she's been practicing a lot.
This won't do. Starting today, we'll focus on German songs.
Let's interpret a few to get started.
But isn't it already too late?
You're smart, so you'll catch up in no time.
However, you must practice hard
and follow my instructions to a tee.
I'll do my very best.
Let's start with Schubert's "Die Forelle."
Jennifer, please start.
That is not how it should be.
You keep going flat.
I told you to use your mask and project your voice forward.
Don't clump the notes. Sing each note separately!
Why are you repeating the same mistake?
I'll try again. I can do better. I won't mess up this time.
Hera. The 35th-floor. Garden.
NAKWON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Gyu-jin is home!
-Hey. -Look!
My gosh!
Min-hyeok's tutor is here. You can't strip here.
-Gosh! -Really?
Put it on. Goodness.
My gosh. Didn't you say you'd be home late because of the trial?
Dad went home early, so I skimmed through the files and escaped the office.
I can't prepare for the trial without my dad anyway.
You need to show him that you can do things on your own.
Only then can he trust you with the law firm.
Do you want to stay a mere employee forever?
The firm will be mine anyway.
My sisters have no interest in it.
What are you talking about?
Cho-won keeps pestering me to set her up with Attorney Park at the firm.
What? She just got a divorce.
Isn't it obvious?
She's trying to take her share of Father's law firm.
You really… You're clueless.
Honey.
Are you bad-mouthing my sister?
She's my sister, okay?
No. I just meant to say that you're too naive--
I'm upset.
-You trust your sisters too much. -Make me feel better!
If you don't, I'm going to tell Mom!
-Hurry. -Gosh, my baby. Are you upset?
Goodness.
Come on.
Well…
My gosh.
-Gosh, Ms. Lee. -I'll be off then.
I'm Min-hyeok's father.
Hello.
-Get back here. -Gosh!
-Hey. -Are you serious?
Gosh.
Ms. Lee, this is Seok-gyeong. Let's delay our session by 30 minutes.
She could have texted me sooner.
My gosh.
I had no idea this place existed in Hera Palace.
What a pleasant surprise.
I participated in designing the building.
You can come here whenever you want.
You teach my kids, so you're more than qualified.
So is this a bribe?
I don't think my kids are so bad that I need to bribe you.
All right.
So who will be the top student?
Seok-gyeong or Eun-byeol?
These things are usually decided in advance, right?
It'll be decided after they take the exam.
-It's going to be fair. -"Fair"?
I wasn't expecting this.
What are you doing?
I thought
this would look good on you.
Your stupid husband got you the other one.
Aren't you tired of it?
This necklace…
What does this mean?
Don't tell me you want me all to yourself.
-No, of course not. -I want this to be simple.
No strings attached. And we won't be clingy.
When one of us wants to end it, that will be it.
What do you say?
Looks like we just set the rules.
Can we finish early today?
But we started late.
If we finish early, you can squeeze in another session.
You like money, don't you?
You got that right. I like money indeed.
And I need to make money. That's why I have to stay and teach you.
If I don't stick to the contract, I have to pay a penalty.
Does that answer your question?
CHEONG-A ARTS HIGH APPLICATION
Hurry up and solve this.
I don't want to. What's your problem?
Or maybe you can't solve it?
I don't understand how you're the top student at your school.
In my honest opinion, you're not that smart.
Get out of my room at once.
Now.
I think we should finish early today.
We need to fill out our applications.
We already got permission from our mom.
Fine.
Just today though.
What are you doing?
People like her need to be taught a lesson.
This way, she'll learn to behave herself.
Ms. Lee.
Thank you for everything. This is just a small gift.
My keyring is gone.
Dad got it for me for my birthday. It's a limited-edition.
Ms. Lee, did you take it?
I saw it on my desk a minute ago.
No, I didn't.
Look for it again.
Why don't you let me search your bag then? You're okay with that, right?
What is this? You are a thief!
You stole my keyring and even snacks.
-That's enough, Seok-gyeong. -I'm sorry, Ms. Lee.
What do you mean it's enough? She stole my stuff.
How can I be calm about it? How could you say that when you saw it?
Don't take it to heart. I'll scold Seok-gyeong.
Mom, whose side are you on?
You're siding with this thief?
Even though you're my mom?
Seok-gyeong!
How dare you talk to your mom that way.
My tutor stole my stuff, and Mom is taking her side.
I didn't do it.
I really didn't steal anything.
Why would I steal something?
I can list many reasons.
I think you should leave. This is a family matter.
-I'll explain everything, Honey. -Let me hear what Seok-gyeong has to say.
She seems very angry.
Ms. Anna Lee?
-Yes? -We received a report. Please wait here.
What do you mean?
We were informed that you were involved in a theft case.
Check again.
It wasn't me. I didn't steal anything.
We should…
let the police investigate that.
When you see something valuable, it's only natural to want to own it.
I get it.
We've retrieved the stolen item. So if you apologize,
we'll let it go.
I don't want to apologize for something that I didn't do.
Then you're in trouble.
Isn't it strange?
It's not like my daughter's keyring could've walked into your bag on its own.
Maybe Seok-gyeong put it in my bag.
What are you saying? Why would I do that?
That is out of line.
Do you think my family is a joke?
Apologize at once.
For suspecting my daughter and for stealing her belonging.
Apologize now.
Call the Chief of Gangnam Police Station.
Yes, sir.
If you move, you will also be charged with attempting to escape.
Hey! Will you please say something?
Wait.
I will apologize.
I'll do it.
Meet me at the pool.
My gosh.
-The math tutor tried to steal something? -Is she insane?
I know, right?
-Oh, there they are. -This is already so entertaining.
Do it. Go ahead and apologize.
I'm sorry.
For suspecting you.
And?
You should also apologize for stealing my keyring.
I'm sorry.
I won't ever touch your stuff again.
All right.
Apology accepted, although I'm not totally satisfied.
Where do you think you're going?
But you know, Ms. Lee…
Do you know that you really stink?
You make me want to puke.
My gosh, did you really just do that? You're crazy.
I can't believe we adopted a thief!
You'll be deported from the US.
No, go away!
You should have told me if you were hungry.
How can you steal my snack because you're hungry?
She likes imported snacks, right?
Is that so? Is she a beggar or what?
-Ms. Lee. -She'll stink too much now.
Ms. Lee.
Here's some money for dry cleaning.
It's okay. Take it.
Let's go.
Bye, Ms. Lee.
The tutor is fired as of today.
Whether she stole or not, I didn't like her from the start.
Why did you do it, Seok-gyeong?
-Do what? -You put that in her bag.
What are you talking about?
Joo Seok-gyeong.
I asked you why you did it.
Is this all you can do?
Were you this bad a person? Enough to hurt others?
So what?
What should I do?
Apologize to Ms. Lee properly. I'll drag you to her if I have to.
No!
What are you? What right do you have?
How dare you say that to your mom.
"Mom"?
You're not my birth mom.
What do you mean?
Did you think I didn't know?
That you're not my birth mom?
That someone else had Seok-hun and me?
Seok-gyeong.
I don't know what you heard and from whom, but I'm your mom.
You didn't come from my womb, but I raised you from infancy
and I've loved you like any other mom.
I've loved you sincerely every single day.
Sincerely?
My elementary school graduation.
My school recital. My birthday last year!
Each time I needed you, you were never by my side!
It was all because of her, wasn't it?
Your real daughter lying in a hospital.
How do you know that?
Do you know how much I liked you?
But you… You deceived me.
Because of your real daughter,
you abandoned me every day!
No, that's not true, Seok-gyeong.
I never abandoned you. I love you so much.
Never once did I think you weren't really mine.
I mean it, Seok-gyeong.
Don't act like my mom ever again.
It's gross and nauseating.
Wait.
Seok-hun. I just meant to…
Stay out of our business from now on.
That's why the kids were so on edge.
I had no idea.
They had to know one day.
Don't blame yourself too much.
They will come to understand one day. I'll talk to them.
I'm so sorry to you too.
For 16 years,
you tried so hard to care for a sick girl.
And there's no progress.
Don't say that around Hye-in.
She can't speak, but she's a sensitive kid.
She'll hear and feel everything.
I wonder if I'm not trying hard enough, and that's why she's still sick.
Why would you say that?
Not even a real dad could be that affectionate.
Whatever others say, Hye-in is mine.
Your child is mine too.
Seok-hun, Seok-gyeong, Hye-in.
They're all our kids.
So let's get through it.
How did the kids find out?
I don't know.
That's what I find so strange.
Everything you said was true.
It's gross.
I'm totally unrelated to her, and I believed she was my mom.
Throw away this photo.
I think it's time to end the play.
You did well playing the daughter, Joo Hye-in.
-Has it been 16 years already? -Yes, sir.
She hung in there, replacing the dead kid.
It was perfect.
My math grades improved so much thanks to you.
I'll invite you to a musical next time.
I told you to lower your larynx and control your breathing!
Will you be able to beat Seok-gyeong at this rate?
Can you make it to first place?
Keep going.
Ro-na, you did great.
If you look at this part, can we go legato here?
My daughter, you sound lovely.
2020 CHEONG AH ARTS HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM
I hope you achieve the dream…
I failed to achieve.
APPLICANT: BAE RO-NA GUARDIAN: OH YUN-HUI
CHEONG-A ARTS HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE EXAM
-Good luck! -Do your best!
WE HOPE YOU PASS THE TEST!
WE LOVE YOU!
Min-hyeok. I'll take this.
Son, drink this before you go in.
- Mr. Oh! Take this. - Yes.
Seok-gyeong, take this.
HARD WORK NEVER BETRAYS YOU!
Mom.
Mom, what now?
-What's wrong, Ro-na? -Read this.
VOCAL MUSIC: TWO ITALIAN SONGS MUST BE SUNG IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
It's okay.
The call cannot be connected.
What's going on? He's not picking up?
I let my guard down. We got duped.
You never needed to learn a German song.
What should I do now, Mom?
Ro-na.
Don't cry.
You can't sing if you cry. Don't cry, Ro-na. It's okay.
Did you deal with her tutor so there'll be no problem?
Yes. They won't be able to reach him.
Let's think about this.
Ro-na, it's okay.
Don't cry.
Ms. Cheon.
-Hello, Ms. Cheon. -Ms. Cheon.
-Min-hyeok practiced hard. -Je-ni--
I will be impartial.
-Okay. -Yes, of course.
Please look favorably on our kids.
Ro-na, come on. Pull yourself together.
It's all ruined now!
I can't remember anything.
It's all over already!
No, it's not over.
The other song is one you like, isn't it?
You sang it in secret many times and listened to it even more. Remember?
Even so,
I didn't even practice properly.
I'm not confident at all. I can't do it.
Ro-na, you can do it.
Will you give up like this?
Will you give up Cheong-a Arts High?
You said you'd do this for me!
No, don't sing for Mom.
Sing for yourself.
Don't you feel wronged?
You were duped. Aren't you angry?
You have to do the best that you can.
Ro-na, don't forget this.
You have the best voice ever.
That is something
no one can ever copy.
I can't do it.
PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE EXAM, MUSIC
Good luck.
PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE EXAM, MUSIC
JUDGE
This voice…
Bae Ro-na?
Dear merciful Buddha.
Dear Lord.
-Eun-byeol must have messed up. -So what if she did?
Her grandpa is the chief director of the school board.
-Worry about your own self. -Okay. Good luck, Seok-gyeong.
Mom.
Ro-na. Did you do well?
Yes, I think so.
Well done, sweetie. Well done.
Good job. Let's go home.
Seok-hun and Seok-gyeong are good, so you must not worry at all.
I wasn't this nervous before my announcer interview.
I can't even breathe well.
I'm so nervous as well.
To be honest, the twins can get in by just breathing.
Chairman Joo donated so much for the school buildings
and the grass in the school field.
That makes me feel uncomfortable.
Why would it? I just speak the facts.
Eun-byeol and the twins
will get in free of charge.
The few other openings
will cause a fierce fight among the nobodies.
That's what entrance exams are like.
"Nobodies"?
Why is my son a nobody?
Don't put him on Je-ni's level.
She doesn't even go to Cheong-a Arts Middle School.
So you didn't think
Min-hyeok was a nobody?
The person Ms. Cheon mocks more than me is you.
You don't know anything.
Whether it's singing or studying, he should ace one to be taken seriously.
You're an ex-announcer.
Why are you so dull?
What?
Are you done talking?
-Stop it. -Do you want to fight?
-Let me ask you then. -I'm sorry.
-What's wrong with being a nobody? -How is my son…
Don't even compare them.
If you're too upset, let's say he's not nobody.
-He's not nobody! -How dare you.
VOCAL MUSIC APPLICANT: MIN SEOL-A
The final applicant.
SCORECARD: TEN POINTS
APPLICATION RESULTS: THE RESULTS ARE NOT YET OUT
MOM
Hi, Mom.
The results aren't out yet.
I don't know why it's late.
Post it.
It's been a while, Ms. Lee.
Hello.
The results are out.
You're in, of course, right?
Yes. Who got first place in vocal music?
Mom. Mom, hurry.
Mom.
Mom. The results are out. But I'm too scared to look.
Why did you come out in the rain? Let's go. I'll check for you.
2020 CHUNG-A ARTS HIGH SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Seok-hun came in first. Congratulations.
But someone else came in first in the vocal music department.
Seok-gyeong, you're not first place.
Who is it then? Is it Eun-byeol? She messed up on the test.
Min Seol-a.
Someone with a GED.
Min Seol-a?
VOCAL MUSIC APPLICANT: MIN SEOL-A
It's you, isn't it?
It wasn't a mistake, what I saw.
Seok-gyeong. How dare you do this to your tutor.
What tutor? I saw her in Cheong-a's exam hall.
ADOLESCENT ID CARD: MIN SEOL-A
"Min Seol-a"?
APPLICATION RESULT
YOU'RE NOT ON THE LIST YOU ARE NO.1 ON THE WAITING LIST
Waiting list number one?
YOU ARE NO.1 ON THE WAITING LIST
No way. Why didn't I make it?
I didn't make any mistakes, so why?
Ro-na, it's fine. Ro-na!
Ro-na!
Ro-na, where are you going?
Ro-na!
Ro-na, be careful!
ADOLESCENT ID CARD: MIN SEOL-A
Are you really Seok-gyeong's age? You're in middle school?
Can't you tell from this?
She's the same age. And she's not even in middle school.
We don't even know where she's from.
Does it make sense that we called her a tutor and took lessons from her?
You live in a rundown area and lied to have studied abroad?
Why did you do that?
Answer me.
I'm sorry that I lied.
But I returned what you paid me when I was fired,
and I'm no longer the twins' tutor.
So you did nothing wrong?
I taught them as much as I was paid, and I was never late.
Seok-gyeong was the delinquent one.
She framed me and humiliated me for stealing.
-Shut your mouth. -Seok-gyeong.
You got in first place. How did you do that?
I got in with my own skill. Is that a crime too?
How are we to know what a fraud like you pulled?
Did you come in here on purpose to steal information?
Is there any information to steal from you?
Seok-gyeong.
That was for mocking and ridiculing my family.
What are you doing?
And that's my warning telling you to live straight.
What? Do you feel wronged?
If you do the crime, you do the time. You should be punished for what you did.
-Give me your parents' number. -Stop it, please.
I have no parents.
What?
You're an orphan?
You don't even have something basic like that?
She has nothing to do with us now.
And she already apologized.
I didn't like you from the start.
An untruthful person emits a certain energy.
Dirty energy that disgusts others.
It doesn't look like
you live a truthful life yourself.
What did you just say?
If you have nothing more to say, I should get going.
Hey. Where are you going?
Hey!
What a lowlife. I can't believe we let her in our house.
I won't let it end like this.
No way. You're lying, aren't you?
What? That's outrageous.
I'm mad. I treated her like a tutor.
She's a professional actress.
No wonder. I hated her from the start.
Will you let it go? What will you do?
I'll make her pay for thinking we were easy to fool.
LITTLE HERA CLUB
Just a moment. Min Seol-a.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
I wanted to apologize to you properly.
Can I ask what your situation is?
The Anna Lee I know…
I mean, the Min Seol-a I know
doesn't seem like a bad person.
You might not believe me,
but I needed some urgent cash.
I didn't spend it on something bad.
Okay.
I believe you.
But I'd like you to apologize to the other parents first.
If you leave like you're running away,
you're being irresponsible for your actions.
I understand.
I'll do as you say.
Right.
I have something for you. Will you wait here?
Yes.
Who are you?
If you don't want to suffer, you'd better keep still.
You did something wrong, so why are you so dignified?
Are you really the same age as us?
You got a GED and you live in Bosong Village?
She's an orphan too.
I'm sorry.
-I apologize sincerely. -You're sorry?
You stabbed us in the back, and it's fine if you say sorry?
I'll return your tutoring fees somehow.
I'll pay it back. Give me time.
How shameless.
You give me the chills.
The fact that you tried to tutor us is a crime in itself.
You stole Seok-gyeong's keyring too?
You're a thief and a fraud.
How did she get first place in Cheong-a?
The standards are so low.
You loser.
I'll tell you the facts.
You don't deserve to go to school with us.
Also, your admission as the top student will be cancelled too.
You con people to make money.
Do you think Cheong-a will accept you? You have the best imagination in Korea.
I got a GED, I'm an orphan with nothing, and I live in Bosong Village.
I never finished school, and I've never had music lessons.
I worked part-time all day long.
So what?
What are you for losing to me?
Let's be honest.
Are you angry that an orphan tutored you or because you lost to me?
Who says we lost to you?
You have everything.
A nice home and parents who support you.
You have everything you want. Why are you so insistent on crushing me?
I feel bad for you.
And sad.
You feel bad for us?
What gives you the right to feel that way?
What are you?
-Did you bring it? -You bet.
Ta-da.
-Ta-da. -Yes!
-What are you doing? -You're a university student.
You took a break from UCLA.
Since you're an adult, you drink champagne, don't you?
Please, don't do this.
Let me go home, will you? I beg of you.
Don't be scared. We're just here to celebrate.
Ms. Anna Lee, congratulations fot getting into Cheong-a Arts High as first place.
Ro-na.
Ro-na, where are you?
Ro-na.
Where did she go?
Who are you to feel bad for us?
You should be punished. I totally get why your parents abandoned you.
Who do you think you are? Do you really think you won?
A party's not complete without a cake.
Do as we say and we'll let you go.
-Preparations are complete. -Hey. Save me. Please, save me.
Look over here.
I'll take a nice photo.
Nice posture and a great face.
Great. This is the true face of Bosong Village's Min Seol-a.
This suits you so well!
How about changing careers?
-Work at a bar. -It suits you!
- Stop this! -How dare you act like our tutor?
Let me out!
Save me!
Bae Ro-na is first on the waiting list.
This voice…
Bae Ro-na?
SCORECARD
What about Mr. Kwon?
I passed on the amount you set.
I also promised to finance his recital.
Well done. You can go now.
Ms. Cheon!
-Ms. Cheon. Have you heard? -What's the matter?
Min Seol-a… No. The girl who came first.
She's the kids' tutor.
What do you mean?
The math tutor, Anna Lee.
She got into Cheong-a in first place. She's Min Seol-a!
What?
What on earth is going on?
We should be celebrating, but my mood is totally ruined.
Ms. Cheon. You should have checked before hiring.
This is so humiliating.
If word gets out, what will people think of us?
We got duped good by a 16-year-old.
She forged proof of enrollment and even an ID card. What was I to do?
If you're going to blame me, find your own tutors from now on.
Ms. Cheon, it's not your fault.
How could we beat such a sly kid? She planned to con us.
Kids these days are so scary. Right?
Su-ryeon, didn't you study abroad?
You could have known if you spoke to her.
Did you not notice a thing? Or…
-Did you notice and cover it up? -I didn't know.
But she seemed to have a reason.
She promised to apologize.
"Apologize"? Did she say that to you?
You don't believe that sly kid, do you?
Shouldn't we come up with a plan?
We can't let her sing at the entrance ceremony, can we?
To think that evil brat will study with our kids.
It gives me goosebumps.
That's right.
I'm afraid our naive kids will learn bad things from her.
Ro-na!
Why are you here? Do you know how hard I looked for you?
Let's get home quick.
What if you catch a cold?
Who cares if I catch a cold? I won't have to sing anymore anyways.
I don't need my voice anymore!
Don't do that. Please don't do that, Ro-na.
Why aren't we rich?
Why does Ms. Cheon hate you?
It's all your fault!
If it hadn't been for you, Ms. Cheon would have taught me.
Then I wouldn't have been conned and gotten into Cheong-a Arts High!
Ro-na. You're first on the waiting list.
We still have hope.
It's all over!
I don't want to see your face.
Please leave me alone!
Mom's so sorry, Ro-na.
I'm such a fool. I'm so stupid.
I'm sorry.
I'm so powerless.
I'm sorry I'm your mom, Ro-na…
I worked so hard.
I wish I could just die!
I really don't want to live!
Ro-na…
I'm sorry. Mom's sorry.
I'm sorry…
Talent? I don't care for that. Money and power trump it all.
It's fine if I just keep quiet.
Why don't you kill one to get your daughter in?
You're a dreadful person.
This mother and daughter duo are quite dramatic.
The garden on the 35th floor. The owner of the penthouse.
What a nice necklace. I've never seen it before.
I can't deceive my feelings anymore.
They pretend to be smart and try to use what they have up their sleeve.
But they have no idea it will backfire on them.