MAESTRA: STRINGS OF TRUTH
ALL FIGURES, PLACES, INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, JOBS, ETC.
IN THIS DRAMA IT IS FICTITIOUS
"EPISODE 1"
Wake up.
Unlucky. What the hell?
We only have two hours left.
Hear. Just back off, okay?
Let's go.
I said don't bother me.
Or die here.
Please. Just shoot.
Awesome!
Goodbye. Hopefully we don't meet again.
I will still come to your funeral.
You are crazy. You know that?
World renowned conductor Cha Seeum
returned to Korea after 20 years.
Cha Seeum, Manhattan Post Conductor of the Year,
will conduct the Korean Hangang Philharmonic.
PITTSRIVER PHILHARMONIC CONCERT
Larry, Thunder!
Good! Come on!
Keep going! You can!
Well, that's it!
No, please! Keep going...
No, hang in there until the end! Please!
Hey, what's wrong with you guys?
This is embarrassing. Why no one wins?
Come on, this isn't fun.
Correct?
I can't believe this. I'm the owner, and he doesn't even want to hear.
I guess words aren't enough.
You need sugar to get excited.
This.
I know, Thunder.
Honestly, you're on your best behavior.
Eat one more.
Better next time, huh?
GO HANGIL CEO KVN
- What is it? - Have you seen the news?
You know I don't watch that.
Cha Seeum is going to Korea.
It's meeting time, Mr. Yoo.
Good.
A710 passengers departing at 07.50,
please go to Gate 25 now.
PASSENGER TERMINAL 1
You said Cha Seeum?
It appears to be the board's decision.
Many in the news.
This is how a new conductor is introduced to us?
Do you believe this?
True, right?
Seriously, it's ridiculous.
Then what about our assistant conductor?
He is expected to be the chief conductor.
Wait, here he comes.
Good grief.
Mr. Oh, I didn't know you were coming.
Why...
Sangdo, is that true?
- What? - New chief conductor Hanphil.
What is Cha Seeum really?
Yes, I intended to tell you...
Didn't you promise me that vacant position?
I even refused to become a professor.
How dare you do this to me?
I highly recommend you.
However, the higher ups
very firm about Cha Seeum. I can't do anything...
Tn. Jeon.
Hi, Joseph. Come in.
Even the union can't agree.
Replacing conductors without our permission?
This decision was too sudden and unilateral.
This was also forced on me.
Why are you like this to me?
So, you won't act?
Tn. Jeon.
You have to decide.
Let's be honest.
We are in crisis.
Do you know the number of paying audiences at Hanphil?
The non-paying audience is much larger.
If this continues, we won't be able to survive.
The news of Cha Seeum's arrival flooded the media.
He got a lot of attention.
How do I prevent it?
There's no good reason for that.
Honestly, Cha Seeum is so famous for its theatricality.
"He's a living legend who turned cheap into superior."
It's all just marketing.
When it was announced he was coming,
Hanphil becomes stigmatized, as if we are cheap.
Very humiliating.
He is known to be very strict and scary.
It is said that he once shot his members.
That's ridiculous.
Wow, that sounds exciting.
It will be the same for our concerts.
That's not a bad thing.
Cha Seeum is a famous and very talented conductor.
You know what?
You're new here, so you can't comment, okay?
You haven't been here long enough.
He is right.
Female conductors are less than five percent,
but Cha Seeum is among the best, regardless of gender.
I don't think we're in a position to reject it.
That's right. There are also rumors that we broke up...
However, it is not true that he was appointed
without procedures or consultation with members.
Can't we just vote?
I think we have the answer.
Can only disperse...
or Cha Seeum
CHUNG EUN ELDERLY CARE CENTER
TAXI
Tn. Jeon!
Tn. Jeon.
- There is a problem. - "There is a problem." What...
What is it?
What's going on now?
Hey, Seem.
Aren't you coming here the day after tomorrow?
I guess I can't wait.
Still, you could have told me before coming.
Where is your manager?
I was thrown away because I made my own contract.
Enough of the pleasantries. I want to meet the members.
Now? They must have gone home...
How about this...
Today is tiring.
Good job today.
- Good job, everyone. - Good work.
Everything! Please wait!
Wait a minute.
Sit down, everyone.
I'm certain...
This is a surprise for all of you.
I understand. I was also very surprised.
However, I need to give a formal introduction.
New music director and chief conductor
of the Hangang Philharmonic is...
Aku Cha Seeum.
Yes, give me a round of applause.
Nice to meet you all.
Although I'm sure there are those who disagree.
At least he knows.
They are quite shy to meet new people.
Musicians are usually shy, aren't they?
Not important.
Talent trumps friendship, personality, and effort.
My only concern is a person's ability.
Well, let's get to know each other.
Latest work...
We prepared your welcome gift.
Mr. Librarian, could you please share the sheet music?
No need, I don't need to look.
OK, let's get started.
Thank You.
So, this is Mission: Impossible.
A bit of a negative for a welcome, huh?
However, if you want to say hello,
do it right and without hesitation.
Tn. No, no.
The fundamental cello at the beginning is very important in this work.
Lead with confidence and all the string instruments will follow.
Ms. Lee Ajin, sit up straight. That's not good for you.
Mr. Kim Bongju, what is the value of the first note in the seventh bar?
- Excuse me? - That's an eighth note.
However, you play 16th notes.
If you're not good, you have to be humble.
Mr. Librarian, please ask for the sheet music.
The music is soulless.
With impacts that are not too heavy.
OK, start from the beginning.
One two three four!
Stay focused, Ms. Lee Luna!
No wonder people say he is cruel.
I think he already memorized our names.
He doesn't need a score to point out all the bars.
I think Mission: Impossible is a bad idea.
- Did you see that? - What?
The Seeum coat is a limited edition.
Really? What brand?
His sudden arrival made me a little confused.
He wants to establish authority. Obviously not easy to control.
I'm worried about what will happen next.
I told you not to come. I can't believe you came all the way here.
I have to pick you up. We haven't seen each other for months.
- Have you been waiting for a long time? - No, I just got here.
When you said you wanted to stop by Hanphil,
I thought, "There's no way that greeting will end quickly."
I can feel it.
- You're tired, aren't you? - A little.
Come on.
HOTEL SWEET CLASSY
Wah.
Hanphil really went all out.
The professor's apartment doesn't compare to this.
I even want to go there.
Can you imagine taking a maestra to such a slum place?
We once lived in a semi-basement in America.
The first thing we need to do is find a good place to live.
So I can take you there.
It doesn't have to be fancy, just...
Only those close to Hanphil?
You can't stand wasting time going back and forth.
I've looked around the area.
- I appreciate it. - That must be it.
How can you stay away from a husband like me for three years?
Well, that's because
You go to America every holiday.
I know you won't come, what else should I do?
Why did you suddenly go to Korea even though you hate it?
You also got offers from many other places.
It's been a long time since I heard you play the piano. I want to hear it again.
Right now?
Yes, please.
Good, but not finished.
Are you composing something?
I miss my real job.
I'm getting nervous.
Just that.
Good night. Be careful.
Hey, Luna, wait!
I heard it's your last day.
Why can you just stop like that?
Sorry, sir.
You can't just stop, even part time...
In exchange, you don't have to pay me this month.
What's wrong with you?
Did you win the lottery?
It can be compared to a lottery.
Luna, you work hard to earn money to study abroad...
No need anymore.
I don't need to go to America anymore.
Finally we have met.
CHIEF CONDUCTOR JUNG HYEONCHEOL
Hello, Master.
Aren't you the youngest member of this year's nonbias selection?
Oh, benar.
Please just talk freely.
How did you learn to play the violin?
Dad taught me.
His hobby is playing the violin.
I went with my dad to a lot of concerts before his business went bankrupt.
I go wherever he goes.
You're not the type to follow your father.
Do you think so?
Two eighth notes in bar 448.
Can you lengthen the notes strongly instead of shortening them?
Let's play together.
Of?
How are you, Mr. Park?
Hi, Seeum.
Wait, that's not true.
I should call you Maestra, right?
Come in.
Tuning your violin?
Do you recognize this?
My father made it. Do you still use it?
Of course.
It means more to me than a Stradivarius.
It feels like just yesterday you were learning the violin from me.
You have become a successful conductor.
I'm really proud of you.
I have something to say.
Of course.
Are you aware that your left fourth finger has a problem?
You can't press the strings properly.
No one has had a problem with this yet.
Sorry, I have to replace you with another player.
- Seem. - Enter the demi orchestra.
My retirement is still a year away.
My daughter is also getting married.
Remembering that I was your teacher,
can't you just ignore this?
I didn't ask you to leave. If you step down as concertmaster...
My life is only for honor.
Your words...
basically a death sentence.
I don't want an unstable concert leader on my stage.
I'm sorry, sir.
How about you?
How good are your qualifications?
I...
still remember.
It was 20 years ago.
Because you didn't show up for the concert and disappeared,
Hanphil was removed from the National Orchestra.
I'm here to pay that debt.
That's why I'm qualified.
HANSUK UNIVERSITY OF ARTS
Good morning.
Congratulations, Professor Kim!
Cha Seeum has returned to Korea, right?
You must be so happy, Professor Kim!
Of course.
We also want to meet him.
Can he give us a special lecture?
No, only I can meet him.
- Come on, why not? - Just once, okay?
Okay, enough fun today.
NEW MAESTRA, NEW SEASON NEW GENERATION
Yesterday's first greeting was impressive, wasn't it?
However,
I intend to continue urging you all.
I'd appreciate it if everyone followed along.
Okay.
Luna, please switch places with Mr. Park.
Our new concert leader is Lee Luna, starting next concert.
What does it mean?
Sir, I appreciate your cooperation.
Listen to me, Luna.
Come forward and take your seat.
Teacher.
- I think you're stubborn. - So?
Even rudeness has its limits.
I want to make one thing clear.
The conductor can go...
but the orchestra will remain.
Come on, Joseph.
Joseph, wait. Ajin, don't go.
Wait. Please wait.
Okay, Everyone, wait a minute.
Where are you going? Geez.
Good grief.
Wait a minute.
You can't just leave like that.
How could he change the concert leader without notice?
It takes more than talent to be a concertmaster. Luna is still young.
Correct. What about Sujin, our assistant concertmaster?
All of a sudden he chose Luna?
It's clear he doesn't respect us.
Whoever he is, this is outrageous.
This cannot be allowed, Mr. Jeon.
Please handle this matter according to the regulations
regarding the new conductor and concertmaster.
What's wrong with you?
Mr. Park is the oldest member of Hanphil.
- How can you do that without... - You gave me full power.
You should ask the executives...
- At least with me. - Will it make any difference?
Why suddenly change the concert leader?
In terms of abilities, Luna is the best, and Hanphil needs a change.
Need I explain further?
Concertmasters need more than talent.
If a child with minimal stage experience becomes a concertmaster...
- Will be refreshing. - Will be refreshing...
What?
I heard that Luna was chosen over all the other talented musicians
during nonbiased selection.
Purely based on talent. I can confirm that too.
Okay,
what about Kwon Sujin?
It makes more sense to appoint an assistant concertmaster.
That smile scared me.
I clearly mentioned only caring about talent,
not the background.
- What do you mean... - I mean nepotism.
What? That's not true.
The rumors are baseless...
I mean nepotism cannot be tolerated.
My only concern is talent.
You must have misunderstood.
Kwon Sujin seemed quite capable.
Let's avoid unnecessary procedures.
It's bound to be rowdy. You want to kick everyone out?
The strong reaction showed
that change is in the right direction.
In a year, Hanphil will be at the top.
I will resign if it doesn't work.
I'll give you three months.
Increase the number of paying viewers by at least 50% within three months.
Your wish is simple.
If 90%?
Not.
If 95%?
I'm fine.
Tn. Park.
DAD
SEEUM MUSIC STORE WORLDWIDE
Boss, I'm going home now.
Sure, go home.
Good work.
Dad, Seeum is coming.
Hai, Seeum!
- How are you? - Good.
Who's this?
Hey, Ayah.
I am home.
You're thinner.
No. She's getting prettier.
Living in America must be fun.
How are you?
You know me. My life is busy with work and taking care of children.
Why did you have to come now? I have to pick up Seowoo.
See you later, huh?
You're too late. Go.
All right. Good night, Dad.
Good night.
Want to drink hot tea?
You can too.
Dad will be back soon.
Instead of just standing, enter the house.
MAIN PRIZE IN THE CHA SEEUM PAIRED INSTRUMENTS CATEGORY, CLASS THREE
Die!
Die.
I hope you die!
Seem.
Everything remains the same, right?
It must be hard to keep everything clean. Why bother?
Like a prayer for Dad.
Father sweeps and wipes while praying for your well-being.
Dad's prayers are important to your success in America.
You're going to see your mother, right?
I need more time.
Thank you for doing this.
You remember what Dad said
and come see your mother before she leaves.
That's enough for now.
Tell Dad when you're ready.
By the way...
You met Jaeman, right?
He used to be your biology teacher.
He was excited when Dad said you were coming.
He can be relied on to really help you.
The concertmaster was replaced.
What do you mean?
Just happen.
Seeum, how can you...
I hope Dad can understand me.
Dad!
You came out to greet Dad?
Hi darling.
Have a nice day.
- Hayeon, let's go home. - Come on.
Hayeon, let's have a nice dinner.
Why are you so early at your father's house? I also want to meet him.
She sleeps. Maybe next time.
I rushed here, but it was still too late.
Let's just go.
Come on, take your father on a trip to a place close by.
It's been a long time since you've been to Korea.
You can too.
Darling, are you...
Yes, me what?
Cancel.
Come on, what's wrong?
Do you regret not having children?
Not really.
Why ask that now?
You're the only one I need.
After all, it must not be easy to be a father.
I probably won't be a good father.
You must be a great father.
BUSINESS STRATEGY PRESENTATION
Wow, this is exciting.
UC FINANCIAL
Why did you create this game?
Because I reached the maximum level of everything.
This RPG game is my field.
I beat every game there is and no other game.
- That's why I created it. - You reached all the maximum levels?
Yes, I had a hard time holding back my curiosity.
I have to finish until the end.
Do you tend to be obsessed with various things?
- Excuse me? - That's how it should be.
Creating interesting things requires persistence.
Oh, benar.
That grit appeals to me.
DIRECTIONS REGARDING ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS
- Then the CEO. - Yeah, Pak.
Can you tell me your biggest wish in life?
Right now, that is getting this investment.
So, if I don't invest,
our feelings will be similar.
I will invest. This is exciting.
Thank you sir.
Thank You!
UC FINANCIAL
What are you doing?
I want to feel like the chairman and not the CEO.
Hey, what about Seeum?
Have you met him?
Not yet.
I guess it's no use meeting now.
This is the time for us to meet.
For curiosity's sake.
Look at your eyes.
You'll be off track again.
Your eyes everywhere.
They were all late. We'll start soon.
They weren't late.
This is because of me, right?
Actually, I know I shouldn't be a concertmaster.
I'll let Seeum know when she gets here...
Just do it if you want. What is the problem?
Is everyone who trained today present?
Luna, please go to the concertmaster's chair.
Manager?
Yes, of course.
Let's start.
What is this?
Where are the others?
Seeum, please listen...
Come on.
You can be more friendly and try to calm them down.
They will be more accepting and return.
For what? They themselves stopped.
Little time until the next concert.
Appropriate. Time is short,
and they even boycotted.
It is because
you change the concert leader at will...
They have until tomorrow.
I assume they all quit if tomorrow doesn't show up.
What?
Please convey it, so I can choose new members.
Wait a minute... I feel crazy.
You hurt my feelings.
Come on, Sujin. You're better than this.
Why are you like this? I think we're close.
I can't work with Seeum.
Do not be like that.
I think you need to think again.
Since Seeum is so great, let him handle everything.
You should try to persuade him, not us.
That is what I mean.
It's all over for Hanphil if you don't show up tomorrow.
Everything is solid.
Maaf, Tn. Jeon.
My answer is no.
He said he wanted to accept new members.
What if we were all fired?
-Tn. Jeon. - Ya?
CEO APPROVED
This.
Very delicious.
Did something good happen, Mr. Jeon?
Of course.
It's a beautiful day, and the coffee is delicious.
Even if all members boycott?
You talk to me.
What? Did you handle everything?
Just see for yourself. They're all here.
Wow, I can't believe it!
There is a thing called leadership.
Sometimes,
I feel proud of myself, you know?
Why does everyone come early in the morning?
They are earlier than usual...
Why do I have goosebumps?
You turn to me in your time of need.
I'm here because I understand your feelings.
I'll just keep it short.
I invite you to perform the Pastoral Symphony with me.
- Is it locked? - Yes.
This is very childish. Open the door!
Open now! This doesn't change anything.
- Here, Mr. Jeon. - Oh my... Thank you.
I can't believe this. Wait.
What can you do...
Search quickly. My goodness.
What is it?
The door is locked.
Why fire the concertmaster?
What is the problem?
Everything. The members train together
without a conductor and concertmaster.
Step aside.
The problem goes away, right?
Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Oh.
You can get off.
The members don't want to work with you.
That's why I'm here.
You're not welcome here at Hanphil.
I decide where to be.
We couldn't keep up
arbitrary decision.
You cannot change the concertmaster without our permission.
Are you satisfied with just being a cheap orchestra?
- What did you say? - Seeum.
The concertmaster's abilities are the heart of the orchestra.
It's not difficult to recognize
Luna's abilities, if you have ears.
We will continue in this position
if you compromise everything according to habit.
However, as long as I'm here, Hanphil will be the best.
Hanphil will be fierce and intense.
If you're not ready for this, please leave now.
It turns out this is what the members wanted.
If you want to fight me,
do it through music.
Concertmaster, ready to practice?
Yes of course.
We're going to train in this chaos now?
True, right?
Pleasant, serene sensations.
Cheerful and pleasant feeling.
That's what Beethoven wrote in his Pastoral Symphony.
Imagine the panorama that Beethoven saw
when he goes to the countryside.
The appearance just now was too dry.
Now remembering that feeling, let's try again.
Cheerfully.
As if we give and receive.
As if you were embracing each other warmly.
Right away.
Crescendo.
Good.
Very good.
See Concertmaster, play in unison.
Long time no see.
MAESTRA: STRINGS OF TRUTH
Hello, I am Yoo Jeongjae.
I bought this orchestra.
- Is this funny? - Play with me again.
I need something to threaten you with.
Either you have to persuade or threaten them...
You'll never win.
Concert cancelled.
I tell you to come back to me.
There must be an error.
Do you happen to know a man named Yoo Jeongjae?
Can you keep it a secret that I know about this?
However, you also know it's not my style to give up, right?
Stop joking.
You think I'm joking? The next round will be exciting.
Translated by Ellen Tjandra