Maestra: Strings of Truth (마에스트라)

STRINGS OF TRUTH

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM AND KOCCA

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, OCCUPATIONS, ETC.

PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTIONAL

STRINGS OF TRUTH

Let's go.

Goddamnit.

Or die here.

Go ahead.

Less than 5% of all conductors are women,

but Cha Seeum is among the best, regardless of gender.

Did you see the news?

You know I don't watch that stuff.

Cha Seeum is coming to Korea.

So how could you stay away

from a husband like me for three years?

I haven't heard you play the piano in a while. I'd like to hear it again.

The new music director and chief conductor

of The Hangang Philharmonic is…

I'm Cha Seeum.

Talent trumps friendship, personality, and effort.

My only concern will be a person's ability.

Starting with our next concert, our new concertmaster will be Lee Luna.

How can she change concertmasters without notifying anyone?

It's obvious she has no regard for us.

So what?

There's one thing I'd like to clarify.

A conductor can leave, but the orchestra will remain.

There will be an uproar. Are you trying to drive everyone away?

The backlash indicates

that the reform is going in the right direction.

And what about you?

How qualified are you?

You're going to visit your mom, aren't you?

Die!

I need…

more time.

Within a year, Hanphil will be on top.

- I'll step down if it doesn't work out. - I'll give you three months.

Increase the paid attendance rate to at least 50% within three months.

Your wish is modest.

What about 90%? No.

How about 95%?

We cannot follow your arbitrary decisions.

You are not welcome here in Hanphil.

I decide where I stay.

If you want to fight with me…

do it through music.

Hey, what about Seeum? Did you see her?

Not yet.

Well, I guess it's pointless to meet now.

Actually, we're meeting.

For curiosity's sake.

It's been a long time.

Who are you?

Right. It's our first time meeting.

Hello. I'm Yoo Jeongjae.

Do you by chance know a guy named Yoo Jeongjae?

No. First time hearing the name.

It seemed like he and Seeum knew each other pretty well,

but Seeum totally pretended not to know him.

By any chance, did my wife

and Yoo Jeongjae from UC Financial--

They did date briefly a long time ago.

That must have been 20 years ago. Such a long time.

Can you keep it a secret that I know about this?

I don't want to worry her for no reason.

Good morning.

What are you doing here?

I'm also here for work.

I bought this orchestra.

I'm the chairman of the board here at Hanphil.

Is this amusing?

The three years we were together

were the most fun years of my life.

Better than any other time.

Actually, it feels like I'm still there.

So?

Just come back to me, Seeum.

- You really are crazy. - Yes, I am.

I want you to get a divorce.

So, I need something to threaten you with.

You will never get your way.

And you think you will?

COME TO THE B1 EMERGENCY STAIRS LEE AJIN

But you know it's not my style to give up either, right?

I really didn't want you to get on that podium, Seeum.

Don't look.

"EPISODE 3"

That's about it.

When are you coming over?

I miss you.

I miss you too.

But I can't tonight.

LEE AJIN

Now that your wife is back,

it's harder to commute together.

I hope you understand.

I'll try.

Hello, everyone.

It's break time, right?

Yes. Hello, Professor Kim.

Hey…

Professor Kim! Why did you buy so much?

I wasn't really serious about the donuts.

You said you were craving them.

Thank you.

But…

I'd rather see you more often.

I'm sorry about everything.

No, I shouldn't have said anything.

Just give me a little more time.

I'll end things with her.

How about…

meeting for dinner tomorrow?

Really?

Come to the apartment. I know you wanted crab stew.

Let me make it for you.

Ajin.

Thank you for everything…

and I'm sorry.

Cancel the concert?

I just can't stand it.

What exactly are you referring to…

- You did good. - Thank you.

You're always amazing, but you were exceptionally amazing today.

Stop it.

Just get married if you're so jealous.

Oh, just yesterday you were talking

about going back to the States.

What…

LEE AJIN

I need to take this.

Okay.

- Nice work out there. - Good job.

You did great. Thank you.

- Hi. - I want to see you.

Now's not the time.

Maybe later.

I'll be waiting.

Seeum,

come to the B1 emergency stairs.

What is this about?

Ajin, there are still people out there.

So what?

Don't look.

Seeum.

Honey, please.

Stop. I've seen enough.

This is none of your business.

Well, I don't think Seeum's life is your business anymore.

Seeum, get a grip!

I told you to give up the concert because I knew this would happen.

Is that why you canceled it?

- From now on, stay out of my life. - No.

I can't do that.

You mean nothing to me, and you never have.

Phil, wait!

This had to happen eventually.

You were going to leave her anyway. This just speeds things up.

Are you crazy?

You said you would end it. You told me to wait!

Not like this.

So, you want me to just sit still

while the two of you go off to the States?

- What? - Were you ever going to leave Seeum?

Why can't you answer the question?

Later.

We'll talk about this later.

Seeum.

Seeum!

Seeum!

Please, please.

Congratulations on your debut, Maestra.

You brought me sunflowers. Thank you.

I should be thanking you.

It's nice to be acknowledged by the composer.

This is a thank-you gift.

Is this a new piece?

I hope you'll premiere

all my future pieces.

For the rest of our lives.

What?

Seeum.

Please stay with me forever.

Will you marry me?

You're all I need.

Let's get married.

Seeum.

I told you to get lost.

- Who do you think you are? - Hang up and don't bother us.

Good morning.

Let's cure that hangover.

What happened last night?

There's hangover soup.

Maybe a hamburger?

Would chocolate milk be better?

Did you think I'd leave you here alone?

Anyway, I ordered for us.

Two bowls of hangover soup.