Episode 4
You're special. At least to me.
It's been a long time.
Having my heart beat while listening to someone's song.
Don't let go of something once you grab it.
No matter what it is.
Sit down.
Thank you.
What are you thinking of doing for your battle with Producer Seo?
To be honest, I feel really burdened.
Good. Don't do it then.
What?
I don't want you to lose.
You're someone President Wook chose after all.
But I especially don't want you to win.
What'll be best is if you give up the battle.
That'll settle things between both President Wook and Producer Seo.
Don't you want to stay at ANA?
Then go to Producer Seo.
Tell him to forget about the battle. Ask him to take you under your wing.
But would President Wook want that?
I still haven't heard anything from him.
Are you befriending the newbie?
You don't fear anything since the President protects you and defends you, right?
This is all I'm willing to put up with.
I expect you to win through your own merit.
Not by getting help from your backers.
I wasn't planning on getting help.
Okay then. Good luck.
I won't be a bad for you to experience hitting rock bottom.
That way you'll come to your senses and really understand the situation.
You'll realize that someone like you doesn't belong in a place like this.
Don't you think things have gotten messy enough?
- Why do you look so surprised? - I wasn't surprised.
What's the ice cream doing on top of your bag?
So your small eyes can see after all.
Have you found a concept for your title song?
You think it's easy to come up with? It takes time.
You're very confident for someone who hasn't gotten any work done.
That's not easy.
I'm not the one who decided on the battle.
You set it up without even asking me.
I told you when we signed the contract that my opinion is your opinion.
That's the way it is for new trainees. There's no other way.
My way, not yours.
I have a favor to ask.
Let me hear it.
Can you stop looking after me when we're at the company?
You think it makes sense that the president won't pay mind to a trainee?
Yes. Because I came in on your coattails.
You've done enough for me.
I'm just grateful that you let me into this company.
I'll look after myself from now on.
Why are you suddenly so serious? It's not like you.
You're as rude as always.
Letting yourself into a room that isn't yours.
Why do I need to be a polite to a room? As long as I'm polite to the person.
I'm ANA's most valuable product. Aren't you being a bit harsh?
I haven't asked you to leave yet. Sit down.
Why are you making a game out of our title song?
If you're going to battle, you should invite famous songwriters.
So are you worried?
You think there will be another album when your teamwork is so bad?
Make things up with them.
You should call the other members and tell them.
I'm not the one who causes trouble.
Wouldn't it be faster for one person to apologize than for three people to?
I don't want to apologize.
What you show fans isn't your sincere self.
You act patient when you're really annoyed.
You act like you have charisma when you don't have any.
So what? So you're asking me to act apologetic?
Take a selfie with them and upload it onto social media.
Unless you want to face a lawsuit.
Yes Father?
Haven't you heard I'm leaving the hospital?
Why aren't you here?
You said you won't pay me unless I stay here until seven.
What are you going to do with that money?
Come here and pay the hospital bill!
Isn't the company staff there?
They're not who I need.
Do you want to make our relationship look bad?
What?
Why are you pretending to be so busy?
Okay. Then I'll see you at home.
Hee Sun is working on a fourteen-course meal.
Oh! Doctor Yoo.
What on earth are you thinking?
Why are you doing that battle?
Just focus on your health.
Listen to him talk.
Even if that songwriter of yours turns out to be a genius, leave Jae Young alone.
We don't know what he'll be like if we get on his bad side.
Don't give a knife to a guy who can stab you in the back.
Ugh... this sucks.
No, it's because you're hungry. You need food to write songs.
Hey! You!
How dare a tramp like you flirt with our Shi Woo?
I'm not interested in your guy.
You slapped him just so you could get his attention.
I slapped him because I was pissed!
What are you going to do? 100 people left our fanclub because of you.
You ruined our Shi Woo's image you tramp!
Why don't you use pretty words, and act your age.
Don't glare at me. You're the one in the wrong.
You should use your honorifics, you junior high punk.
Seriously!
Hey I'm warning you. Don't hang around Shi Woo anymore, okay?
Hey, let's go.
- How dare you... - Stop it!
What are you doing to my fans right now?
Are you guys okay? You aren't hurt?
- Yes Shi Woo. - We're okay.
Your parents must be worried. Are the buses still running?
Never mind. I'll call a taxi. Take a taxi home.
Wow, he's unbelievable.
This is the women's bathroom.
I'm not going to go in.
'What are you doing to my fans?'
Hey, don't make me laugh. Your fans hit me first.
I know.
You know? But you still acted that way?
If you knew, you should have acted differently and scolded them.
Are you that scared of losing your popularity?
You smile like a fake trying to look good--
This way you get hurt less.
If I defended you, those kids wouldn't have taken it lightly.
Being tough with you is the quickest way to get the fans off your back.
Wow. Thanks, I'm moved to tears.
Of course you are.
But what are you doing here this time of night?
I'm most comfortable at the hotel.
Cafes, bars, restaurants... all make me uncomfortable.
It must be hard being a celebrity.
This isn't the time for you to be worrying about others.
You'll be kicked out soon.
There's no way you'll win against Jae Young.
Oh right.
Move, I'm busy.
So you don't get spotted by my fans.
If you get hurt, it'll be an annoying mess.
Hey.
What kind of song do you want to sing?
A song that will be number one.
What's wrong with you?
Oh no. What do I do? I can't think of anything. Really, I can't think!
Hey, sit down.
Infinite Power's title song?
Don't think too hard. Just find a great hook.
'Growl', 'It's Red'.
Those songs have a word that gets right into your ear.
How about Moan?
- No thanks. - Hey that's good! No thanks...
Your showing off... No thanks...
- That's so good. - Right?
No thanks... Your ridiculousness... No thanks...
Hey guys. Seriously, no thanks!
Is she doing okay?
Dal Bong, if you think Se Na will win, bark.
If you think Jae Young will win, pant.
Oh, that's right. Oh, so smart.
What?
But you're still worried? You think I should check on her?
Really?
Well, if you want me to go, there's nothing I can do. Let's go!
Wow. Shouldn't you at least say hi to Dal Bong?
Hi Dal Bong!
Let go.
- I grabbed it first. - I saw it first.
- You said you don't like chocolate. - This is coconut flavored.
Why don't you let me have it? I'm the president of your company.
You're a president at the company, but here you're just some mister.
Some mister in the neighborhood.
Stop calling me mister.
I'm not that much older than you.
Why are you two bickering? There's more than one if you look.
She says there's more. Look for it.
- How much is it? - W1000.
By any chance... do you have W1000?
I'll take it out of the W20,000,000.
It's fine. You can stop following me.
You think I'm following you?
I'm taking a walk. Dal Bong likes walks. Especially this route.
You're a handsome dog owner again.
- What? - Nothing.
Your house... is it sturdy?
Is it safe for two women living alone?
It's okay. There's one guy.
He looks harmless, so I feel safe.
Two girls live with a guy?
So what?
That's weird!
Two girls one guy.
Have you never heard of house sharing? Ugh, so old-fashioned.
He's Hong's boyfriend.
Those two are crazy for each other.
I feel bad since I'm the third wheel.
- You really have nowhere else to go? - I don't.
The only close friend I have is Hong. I don't have any relatives.
You're lucky you have so many rooms. I envy that.
That's the room.
It's a bit small, but the view's nice.
It must be hard. You're probably up all night trying to think of a song.
I said not to worry about me.
I'm not worried. I'm just inquiring.
As the neighborhood mister, like you said.
So you acknowledge you're a mister.
Bye Dal Bong. Enjoy your walk with mister.
Min Ah, back straight.
Chin up. Like this.
I'm tired.
Even if you're tired, mind your posture.
Always act like you're being watched.
Look at me.
Oh no!
Oh seriously. Where's your mind when you're driving?
Oh...
How could you stop your car so suddenly?
I didn't suddenly stop it. You're the one who almost--
Oh my head. My head...
Oh no. It's time for Min Ah's voice lesson.
Please hurry on inside.
This is what you'll be wearing to your next event.
I want to wear this.
Jenny already called dibs on that.
I want it more knowing she's called dibs.
Yours has more edge.
She wants it because it'll cover up her pelvis.
Your hips are pretty so you should wear something with a body conscious fit.
That's why Jenny should wear my dress.
So they can see her messed up hips.
You're really rotten.
Are you allowed to address a company artist so disrespectfully?
Close the door next time you fight.
I got a lot of heat for changing companies.
They called me the icon of betrayal.
But the treatment is so harsh. It's pissing me off.
I guess the shoes weren't enough.
Shoes?
I almost forgot.
Why are you giving this to me now?
I'll give to you later then.
How does it look?
Do you need me to tell you?
Miss Shin. I'd like to see you for a moment.
Sure.
Take off your shoes.
- What? - I said take them off.
Are you crazy?
What's the point of spending a lot of time together?
There needs to be a definitive moment.
You like him, don't you?
N... no. No!
- Then I guess I can go after him. - Hey!
There's something I've felt after producing music for so many years.
All singers are children.
They complain and whine all day.
And at times they're unexpectedly lovable.
Fans see those lovable five minutes.
We spend the rest of the time with them.
Learn to be patient.
You give her the carrot. I'll play bad cop.
You're the one who needed the shoes.
How's the songwriting going?
Thanks to you.
What did you want to discuss?
We need to set the rules. We'll have a blind test in a week.
Infinite Power will be there too. As for the arrangement...
Spider will arrange both of your songs.
I can't do that. Spider is on my team.
Isn't it unfair if only you have someone to arrange your music?
The Seo Jae Young brand comes with twelve years of experience and talent.
If you had a problem with that, you shouldn't have paired me with a kid like her.
Oh, if you're so worried, you should arrange the song.
You're good at that.
For me, there's one voice...
One dream... One chance...
Put more vibration into it.
One dream... One chance...
Like that.
Try focusing on the lyrics you're singing.
One dream... One chance...
Get into the feeling.
Teacher, you sing so well. How come you never made it as a singer?
- What? - Getting the feeling is something I can do.
Just teach her technique.
Why? Are your feelings hurt?
I'm very...
I have to use the bathroom.
You can arrange Yoon Se Na's song.
Go all out in endorsing her.
Why? You don't have confidence?
Have you lost it after three years of rest?
If I do that, the battle is between you and me, not you and Yoon Se Na.
Didn't you want to kick me out from the beginning?
That's why you became president.
Why do you want to see things that way?
Is there something you're unhappy with?
I was unhappy.
But I don't have to be anymore. Seems you've replaced So Eun.
You've totally fallen for the new face.
Be quiet.
I can't stand hearing So Eun's name coming out of your mouth.
Don't make excuses.
I'm not the one who killed So Eun.
How could you say something like that?
If you kept it to yourself, nothing would have happened.
If you kept it to yourself, nothing would have happened to us!
Hyun Wook. Hey, Hyun Wook! Hey, hey. Let go.
Crazy bastard.
You... make leave Yoon Se Na leave this company.
You have to see her every day. You think you can forget So Eun?
Don't have her at your side. She's not helping you at all!
Why do you think I looked for her?
So what do you want to do?
You want to raise her and help her out?
Of course.
If I can...
Lee Hyun Wook sure has a good head.
How could he put me with a nobody like you.
Things wouldn't have gotten this out-of-hand if you had the least bit of sense.
Be prepared. Just watch how I ruin Lee Hyun Wook because of you.
Sis, it's me.
I just wanted to write a good song.
And I wanted to win.
I didn't want to disappoint him.
I like that someone is depending on me.
No one's depended on me like that before.
I want to do well.
I really want to do well.
But I keep losing confidence.
What is it?
I was just passing by.
I saw you walking back and forth earlier.
I'm just taking a walk. I really like this area.
Truth is, there's something I'm curious about.
When were you able to write your best songs?
I'm not asking you as ANA's president.
I'm just asking you, as the neighborhood mister.
Yeah, well I guess it's hard question for a neighborhood mister to answer.
Don't worry. I'll just get going.
Can I borrow something for the afternoon?
Borrow what?
Yoon Se Na, you.
Why?
I can't keep standing by.
Why did you bring me here? You could have come alone.
I'm a very busy person, you know.
You have nothing better to do...
Look at the painting.
Are you done looking?
Next.
Did you feel anything looking at the paintings?
I did. I felt that my neck hurt.
It was a good experience. It's my first time at a gallery.
I could tell.
Make a habit of looking at things with etiquette.
Are you okay?
- Of course I'm okay. - But you're bleeding.
Where?
Can we play all day like this?
You can't come up with a song just by thinking all day.
There's something really lonely about this place.
There was a time when it was impressive.
Back when it was full of people.
Couples just starting to fall in love. Happy families on an outing...
They were all probably happy and enjoying themselves.
One day, this place will probably be gone.
It won't be gone.
It'll stay alive in people's memories.
As a brilliant experience. As a precious memory.
Forever.
Someone's memory becomes a song.
And that song becomes someone else's memory.
That's how the cycle goes, round and round.
It's hard.
Just write what you know.
Things that are funny, sad, thrilling, painful.
Those feelings, those experiences are your memories.
Just like this moment.
Mister, by any chance... do you have a memory here?
What did you do here? Your first kiss?
I think I know what it is.
When I listen to music, I think of the memories I had with my sister.
When I was younger, my sister and I did a lot of things like this.
You know you still haven't answered me.
When could you write songs the best?
When I was in love.
Go inside.
Today...
I was with your younger sister.
I had fun. It's been a while.
And then...
I thought of you.
If the three of us had gone...
it would've been nice.
Back then, I...
I shouldn't have held onto you.
What do I do?
Should I break the other one?
No, no...
A definitive moment, she says. A definitive moment...
I don't know, I don't know...
Ra Eum, you're not eating right now, are you?
What? It's my job to make sure you're dieting.
But... by any chance... did you get things besides shoes?
Coffee? What kind of coffee?
Hello? Ra... Ra Eum. Yoo Ra Eum!
This little brat.
[Jae Young]
You're here.
What's up? Do you have a song?
I'm always making songs.
You look cool when you brag.
Open it.
I'll just take the champagne.
At least open it for me.
But it's impolite if I don't take it.
Is it because of Lee Hyun Wook?
It doesn't matter if you like him.
What do you mean?
Weren't you offended?
The way Hyun Wook chases after that girl?
Chases after?
Is that so?
I didn't really notice.
I think you and I will end up the same.
I'm excited for your song, but I'll talk about it another time.
Today's not a good day.
The girl he chases after?
I have a favor to ask.
A guide?
That's no favor.
I think things are going well with the Infinite Power battle.
Make sure they're okay. Problems will come up unless everything settled.
Sure. Oh, and Rae Hoon's here to record a guide track.
I think Producer Seo's got a good one this time.
Really? That's a relief.
- Go up without me. - Sure.
You look like you're in a good mood.
What are you doing here?
I'm the president now, not the neighborhood mister.
Trainee, tell me about your progress.
The song's complete.
I think it turned out well, thanks to a guy from my neighborhood.
He must be a great guy.
Not necessarily. He's kind of wishy washy.
What does that mean?
He seems nice, but then he doesn't.
The name of your song isn't Wishy Washy, is it?
No, no. Don't look.
Give it back, you can't look.
Give it back!
Okay, okay. I won't look. I won't.
Why are you looking at other people's work without their permission?
Rae Hoon's recording a guide today. What are you going to do?
A guide?
Don't tell me you wrote your song without thinking about MIDI, guide, or arrangement?
Wow. And you thought you were done.
I can start now. I have two days left. Don't worry.
Who says I'm worried?
I'm busy.
Yoon Se Na, you're a fool.
How could you not have thought of that?
See you at night. I'll see you later?
- Good job today. - Thank you.
Excuse me.
You want something from me?
I was wondering if you could record a guide for me.
I just finished recording.
No today. Some time tomorrow. I still haven't figured out the arrangement.
I just wanted to set the appointment ahead of time.
Ask Shi Woo to do it. You bonded over the slap.
Oh right. Shi Woo won't be of help since he can't sing.
The same person needs to sing the songs in order for it to be a fair test.
Too bad. I'm not interested in that test.
Don't bother me again. I'm not going to do your arrangement too.
Then can you please excuse me? I need to use this studio.
You think you can do the arrangement?
I don't. I've never done it before.
Just give up. MIDI is hard to do even after six months of learning.
Even Mozart would have had a hard time if he were born in our era.
But I can't waste the two days I have left.
I need to give it my best.
It doesn't matter if you try hard here. What counts is doing well.
I can't expect to do well if I don't try.
- Wait a minute. - What? You want my help?
No, how do you turn this on? Is it this?
- What was that? - Move, move.
- What? - I'm afraid you'll break it.
I'll just teach you four things and go.
Look closely. First, turn all these on.
This game is more exciting than the World Cup.
Who do you think will win?
Of course Yoon Se Na has to lose.
Am I being mean?
Producer Seo is important from your standpoint.
To be honest, I'm jealous.
Lee Hyun Wook gives her so much attention.
Hey, there's no need for you to feel that way.
He's only giving her attention because of a pure desire for her to do well.
You're pretty. Why are you so worried?
Let's get up.
But you're not done drinking.
It's time for a decisive moment.
Miss Shin!
Oh no! So hot! Why? Why? Why are you calling me now?
Seriously!
This is why they call you Witch Shin.
You totally ruined it. Seriously!
- You're still here? - I'm almost done.
- What about the guide? - I'll do it now.
I don't want to. Producer Seo might get mad I helped you out.
You guys don't like me, do you?
Because I came in on the president's coattails.
Think about it. Whose opinion do you think matters more?
Producer Seo or the company president?
Help me with the guide.
Careful. President Lee's going to come back soon.
Isn't it obvious whose side you should be on?
That's right. Why are you bothering us then?
Seriously.
Too bad.
Don't ask me to help you with the guide.
I won't.
Why not?
Rae Hoon says you can't sing.
What is he talking about? I'm really good at singing.
I don't think so.
Ever heard of the 10,000 hour challenge?
Anything can be mastered in 10,000 hours.
I tried really hard.
I'm probably better at singing than Rae Hoon at this point.
Then you want to do the guide?
- No. - You don't think you can do it?
What?
Hurry up and go in. We're running out of time.
Put in a lot of touches.
For what?
Tuning. Just like photoshop for pictures.
- The lyrics. - You sure want it early.
Can you hear me?
Yes.
Are you ready?
Not yet. Let me look at the lyrics.
Can we start now?
- Is this your first time? - What is?
Never mind. Let's start.
Recording. Starting now.
Mr. Kim, I know the project's not confirmed, but please start locking in details.
Okay.
But where is Producer Seo?
Why isn't he in the meeting?
He's probably working on his song.
He'll probably come. Times up so let's all get up.
If Producer Seo loses, will he really leave?
What if I didn't make Yoon Se Na leave if she lost?
Oh Producer Seo!
I thought you weren't coming.
Producer Seo Jae Young.
Please give us advance notice if you can't attend a meeting.
There's no need.
Starting today, I'm leaving ANA.
What are you talking about?
Seems like you're running away because you're afraid of the battle.
If you were going to do this, you should never have proposed it in the first place.
True.
But I couldn't take it anymore.
Goodbye.
We won't do the battle then.
You can't leave this company Producer Seo.
We came to this point because you lost faith in me.
All the title songs for ANA's artists were my responsibility.
You made this choice because you were afraid someone would take your bread and butter?
It won't matter much if I leave.
President Lee Hyun Wook was also a successful songwriter after all.
And you have your prodigy.
The two of you will be here. Good luck.
I wish you the best.
Seo Jae Young.
Why are you doing this? Sit down.
Sit down, and we'll discuss things calmly.
We're in trouble. Infinite Power wants to break up.
What on earth are you saying?
Yes sir. Hello.
What do you mean break up?
What are you saying?
- Who says that? - You were planning this.
You've got sense as expected.
Damn, I didn't know you were such a scumbag.
You're the one who brought it out of me.
You should never have started this battle.
Did you even think about how much you wounded my pride?
If you're mad at me, just screw me over.
Don't bring the kids into this.
Of course I want to screw you over. You think I'll do it alone?
You can't take the members.
They're all under contract.
Still, it'll be best not to file a lawsuit.
You think I'll do what you want?
You'll do what I want. I have a very big card up my sleeve.
Yes, I'll call you back.
Your final present.
Check it out.
Ah, I see. Not at all.
Yes.
You're going to just let him leave?
[Seo Jae Young]
I'll call you right back.
What do we do? The members are going to announce their break up.
With whose permission?
Hurry up and call them. Don't waste time!
Jae Young!
What is this? How could you?
I can't battle under Lee Hyun Woo.
This is the beginning.
One by one, I'm going to take everything he has.
By the way...
know something?
This is the first time you ever came after me.
Hey!
You're grateful, right? You want to buy me lunch, right?
I'm busy.
Don't forget. If we lose, it's all your fault.
And if we win, it's thanks to you?
Of course.
What are you doing?
I'm getting your number.
Let me know as soon as you know the outcome. Tell me first.
I'm busy, bye.
Yeah what? I was recording.
What?
What is this?
What happens to us if Producer Seo leaves?
Is he taking them too?
That's not the problem right now. Looks like Infinite Power's breaking up.
What do you mean?
Lucky you. Thought you'd be chased out. Looks like you're staying.
What a joke.
Producer Seo is quitting.
He's taking Infinite Power with him.
Except for Shi Woo.
Why do I have a feeling you have something to do with this?
Why did President Wook have to take her side?
What happened?
The battle's been canceled.
Are President Seo and Infinite Power leaving because of me?
That's a misunderstanding.
Not everything happens because of you.
Don't worry.
Except for Shi Woo, the three members are settling the break up terms.
I'm on my way to my father. I have something to confirm with him.
Okay.
Where is President Wook during a situation like this?
Those kids can't leave.
I wrote their contracts very well.
I have something to confirm with you.
We'll hold a press conference first with Shi Woo.
Who is that woman?
Is she a trainee?
Answer me.
Have you touched a trainee?
You cheap bastard.
Is that the card Jae Young used?
I have nothing to hide.
She wasn't underage.
Father!
Then it's time to use my card.
Jae Young went to India three years ago.
He probably smoked marijuana.
Tell that to Reporter Kim...
Is this how you've done business all this time?
Did you think the entertainment world was some temple?
How can you disappoint a person this much?
Not even a year after Mother died...
you remarried a woman twenty years your junior.
I tried so hard to understand you.
Even when So Eun died!
When I heard you were sick...
I was worried about you.
But the person I call my father...
Is this all you amount to?
I don't want to ever see you again.
Whatever happens to the company... whatever happens to Infinite Power...
it has nothing to do with me anymore.
Of course we have to do it!
You scared me.
Why are you here like this? Is something wrong?
I want to be alone right now.
Oh you want to be alone? Then why do you live with us? You should move out.
I'll leave this here. I can't get caught by Hong.
Be prepared. Watch what happens to your precious backer Lee Hyun Wook.
Hello.
I'm Se Na's friend Dal Bong. Se Na has something to tell you.
She's too shy to tell her yourself, so I came here to give you her message.
She's worried that it's her fault things went wrong.
She's disappointed she couldn't play you the song she worked so hard on.
If they had battled, she could have crushed Seo Jae Young in one blow.
She says she's sorry. She feels deeply ashamed.
But she's relieved she doesn't have to leave.
So she's going to work really hard.
Se Na asked me to stay with you.
Otherwise you'll be lonely.
Is your friend Se Na okay?
Where is Shi Woo?
Find Shi Woo right now.
I was feeling lonely, and I had no one else to call.
You two seem close. Is Shi Woo wishy washy too?
Aren't you curious how I heard your song?
How was it?
It's started.