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

Angenehme, heitere Empfindungen.

Pleasant, cheerful feelings.

"EPISODE 2"

That's what Beethoven wrote on the score of his Pastoral Symphony.

Imagine the view that Beethoven saw

when he went to the countryside.

Now, remembering that feeling, let's try that again.

Cheerfully.

As if we are giving and receiving.

As if you're warmly embracing each other.

Subito.

Crescendo.

Good.

What's that sound?

What? Why is the alarm…

- Call and check it out. - What? Okay.

What the…

It's been a long time.

It's okay now.

Who are you?

How amusing.

Seeum, do you know him?

No.

Hey, who are you? Please leave now.

What the…

Do I have to drag you out?

Leave now!

Can you please leave? We're in the middle of rehearsal.

What the hell?

Why are you causing a commotion at our rehearsal?

Because she didn't look.

What? Didn't look? What the…

What the hell are you talking about?

And you are?

Well, I'm… Who are you?

Sir?

Mr. Yoo, please excuse…

I've been very rude. I didn't recognize you.

I'm sorry.

How could you recognize me? We've never met.

You're incredibly understanding…

Please have some tea. It's pu'er tea.

As you can see, it is very fragrant.

All right, then.

I hope you enjoy it.

So, what brings you here?

Smoothly.

Okay, nice.

Seeum.

Seeum!

Forte.

Seeum!

JEON SANGDO

Seeum is here.

Mr. Yoo wanted

to introduce himself to you.

This is Cha Seeum. She just came from the US.

She's the new chief conductor--

Nice to meet you. I'm Cha Seeum.

Right. It's our first time meeting.

Well, if you say so.

Hello. I'm Yoo Jeongjae.

This seems like a fun place.

Hope to see you often.

Who was that lunatic?

He looked crazy.

He's the chairman of UC Financial.

Really?

Didn't it seem like he and Seeum knew each other?

Yes.

He acted like he knew her, but she pretended not to know him.

How would they know each other?

Back to rehearsal in 10 minutes.

"Who are you?" Now that I did not expect.

After all, I did save her life.

Hey, hey!

Are you crazy? Why did you jump into the water?

What's wrong with this girl? Hey!

Seriously? I saved your life.

Are you Chinese?

Or Japanese?

Can you please shut up?

You're Korean?

- Why didn't you say so? - Don't you understand Korean?

Shut up.

- You're really bitchy. - You're really loud.

How amusing.

Wanna hang out?

You can die after we have some fun.

Come on.

Enjoy your meal, sir.

Hi, honey.

Who are you?

That's not funny, honey.

- Again, who are you? - What is this game you're playing?

Yes, I can see how you'd want to ignore the question.

What the hell?

How did you know I was here?

It's a secret.

Honey, I've got you in the palm of my hand.

I told you not to call me that. It's revolting.

What else would I call my honey?

We've been divorced way longer than we were married.

So don't call me that.

Stop nitpicking. It's so tiring.

That's not your style.

I totally know how Seeum feels.

Huh? Who?

Hey.

Suddenly,

I think I understand how you feel.

I ask to meet but get stood up.

I call, but no answer.

The only option is to just show up.

Right?

I need to use another method.

HANSUK UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

ARE YOU UP FOR A DRINK?

Happy Seeum's back?

Of course, I'm happy.

Hey, do you by chance…

Hmm.

Actually, never mind.

What?

Do you by chance know a guy named Yoo Jeongjae?

Yoo Jeongjae?

No. First time hearing the name.

Oh, really?

Never mind, then.

Tell me what you were going to say.

Forget it.

Who is he?

Well, the thing is…

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

but Seeum totally pretended not to know him.

Right, this is our first time meeting.

This seems like a fun place.

Hope to see you often.

Oh, hi.

Oh.

You're early. I thought you were getting drinks.

Yeah.

Just finishing work?

Yes.

I heard someone set off the alarm in the rehearsal room.

Oh, that.

Wasn't a big deal.

Really?

Aren't you getting off?

Oh.

You called for me?

I was curious about something.

CHUNG EUN SENIOR CARE CENTER

Don't you get carsick when you're reading the music?

It's okay. I'm used to it.

Try not to push yourself. Take it slow.

Yes, sir.

Huh?

THE HANGANG PHILHARMONIC

What's a Hanphil score doing here?

Oh, that. I need it for an organology class.

You must be tired.

At least rest your eyes.

- It's so beautiful. - Seriously.

It's gorgeous.

Is it really 700 million won?

Even if you can afford it, it's impossible to get your hands on one.

It was a birthday present.

A birthday present?

- So jealous. - It would've been great

if Sujin became the concertmaster with this.

I know. Plus, she's really talented too.

We all know there are some people who do nothing yet get that position.

Why are you saying such things?

I'm really curious.

Hey, Luna.

Just how did you get Seeum to make you concertmaster?

I'm sorry?

I didn't…

Seeum made that decision.

Luna was just as surprised that day.

Would she have gotten the position no strings attached?

Ajin, you're way too nice. It's like a disease.

The world isn't as innocent as you think.

It's easy to scam people like you.

Beware of people like her.

They're not rich or connected, so they manipulate to get their way.

Isn't that something we should learn?

Having nothing, but scheming our way to the top?

You should ask how she does it instead of being wary of her.

I'd like a word with you, Luna.

Why don't you use your office?

Well…

Are you worried what the others will say?

I think I misjudged you. How disappointing.

- I'll try harder-- - No.