Waves that tickled my toes
Are nowhere to be seen
Instead
I see a misty fog
Filling your void
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?
You have hit the jackpot.
Gemma is sensational.
Terminate the contract. No, no.
Taeil!
Come here.
A real talent I mentioned last time.
He studied abroad. I remember.
I heard you're quite a songwriter.
I've been wanting to meet you.
I'm Kim Minjoo.
Let's grab coffee some time.
It'd be an honor.
Beforehand, can I first listen to your songs?
Yes.
Preferably with catchy tunes.
I like simple songs these days.
Simple is the best.
Stereotypical love songs.
That's what people love.
Right. I'm an expert in that area.
I know. That's what I'm good at.
Signing up for class? No, I...
Taeil?
Hi, Jiwon.
How have you been?
As usual.
You?
Me too.
You work here?
As a favor for my uncle.
Just temporarily.
The director! Right.
We used to be very close.
He's doing well?
I heard you came back to Korea.
I'm in Seoul,
playing gigs, writing songs.
Just about anything.
What brings you here?
I've been meaning to stop by.
You seem to be doing well.
I often wondered how everyone is doing.
You haven't changed at all.
Guys! Let's get some ice cream.
I want ramen!
What about Tteokbokki?
Move.
You're blocking.
Who are you?
I used to learn... Her boyfriend.
Really? guitar here.
He has a guitar!
A new instructor?
Guys. Go inside the room.
He must be her boyfriend.
No!
Long live the relationship!
You have a lot to practice. This is more important.
Chop chop.
I have a class soon.
Sure. I have to get going anyways.
See you.
Bye.
Baedol.
Try swinging your head harder.
Booksoon.
You're doing great.
Kitae, your play is...
What are you doing?
I disagree.
What if he plagiarizes?
You think your song is that good?
I don't trust human beings.
We need to hear feedback from others.
The contest is coming soon.
He doesn't look like he'd understand Rock 'n' Roll.
I actually have to go.
Can I...
Let me introduce our song.
The genre is numetal with a progressive metal structure
and a postgrunge sound.
We plan fuse it with Korean music later on.
Performing it at the Youth Music Competition
will mark the start of our career.
Actually, there should be a drum
but it's getting repaired because she broke it.
Here's the song.
Yay.
Now is the beginning of a fucked up world
I'm all lone, I’ll do whatever the hell I want
Go die!
I'll stab you, crush you, grind your bones to dust
I'll slice you, fry you, crack open your skull
I'll stab you, crush you, grind your bones to dust
I'll slice you, fry you, crack open your skull
I never thought
I had to see your face again
Why do I feel like shit
Like shit
Excuse my cold. It's cool, right?
Yes. It's cool.
But isn't it too much on your vocal cords?
It's a sacrifice I make for our Billboard chart entry.
Billboard?
What the heck are you talking about?
No. 1 on Billboard is our career goal.
You speak no English. So what?
Why so confident then? English isn't easy.
Because we are a rock band.
Since when? You didn't know?
You said Kpop band.
'K' represents Korean. South.
Deokho. Even the song makes no sense.
Too angry and aggressive.
I agree. Let's play something smoother.
My hands hurt. Why not?
Try everything! Stop speaking English!
He's playing by ear.
Who wrote the song?
Me.
The chord progression is interesting.
But it could be a little smoother.
It's smooth.
Like shit
I'll suck you, rip you, grind your bones
One two three four.
Didn't expect to see you
Feels like just yesterday
Spend the afternoon with you
It feels like heartthumping.
Thump thump thump
My heart goes thump thump
Shut the mouth!
Since I'm no use I’m going back home.
Wait!
Why?
Thump thump thump
My heart goes thump thump thump
Thump thump thump
My heart goes thump thump thump
It's so much better.
You're a songwriting machine.
He's sick good.
Same chords, different song. Amazing!
Let's use this version. Agree, agree.
What are you doing?
Hey.
I wanted to say bye.
The kids are cute and talented.
They have the spirit of rock.
Look who's the instructor.
Go easy on them.
I'm just working on their basics.
Fine.
The practice room still looks the same.
So does your guitar.
And another day is passing by.
You better catch the last bus.
See you soon.
Bye.
Hey Jiwon. Yes.
Could you...
Look.
This is the first verse second verse.
Same chord.
Repetitive and simple melody.
But I have trouble writing beyond this.
Take a listen.
If we could come across one day
Like an ordinary afternoon
Would I greet you like a good old friend?
Like I don’t remember anything
If we ever meet again
Like an ally where the flowers bloom
Would I say, “Hello it’s been a while"
Or would it be so hard to smile
Until here. Until here.
Or would it be so hard to smile?
Wonder if you’re doing well
C#? C#7.
F# minor.
D.
D minor7 D minor.
Another day without you pass me by
You got better. You think so?
You didn't know a single chord.
Right.
You got worse.
Come on. I wrote all of this.
Here and here. Well done.
You did a great job.
This is so you.
What was it again?
Wonder if you’re doing well, right?
Yes. Let me write that down.
It's good.
Wonder if you’re doing well.
Good.
I think you're going to miss the bus.
It's alright. I can sleep at the sauna.
A chord, then you said...
This chord progression sounds so familiar.
Taeil. Yes.
Are you a heavy sleeper?
Is it OK? Of course.
It's not my first time.
Feels like home.
Good night. Good night.
Wait!
Can you turn the lights off?
Good night.
Knowing you more
Like the music that dwells in my ear
Could you tell me your story, my dear
I won’t take it too heavy or take it too sheer
Just like I’m knowing you better
You’re shining in both of my eyes
Let me cherish you in my heart
The moment I think of you
I find myself smiling again
Jiwon?
This is Deokho.
You're early. It’s already noon.
Can I borrow the camera?
I have to go.
Thank you. OK.
I hear mice squeaking.
Hey!
Yes?
Why?
Are we still performing that song? Of course.
But the song makes no sense.
Which part?
The instructor said
it will strain your voice chords.
I don't think he even knows how to spell lock.
You mean rock? Lock is correct.
Can we perform the new version?
It's so much better. Hell yeah.
I rather lose my voice than sing that piece of crap.
OK!
I'm out.
What?
Frankly speaking, your song is so emo.
If someone posts our video on YouTube, that will be humiliating.
I thought we were friends.
Be professional.
But we practiced so much.
Then write a better song!
It's not easy to write a song.
It looked easy for the instructor.
I wish I didn't have to say this.
But your song has no soul.
No soul? No!
Holy fuck! It's him!
To let you go
How much time has to pass
'Til I forget you, erase you?
This is real rock music.
I don't think it’s that great.
Can't you make something like this?
Him? No way.
The rocker!
That's good.
A little bit more. You can do it.
Hey Ji-won!
Yo, teacher!
Yo, Ji-won!
You're still rushing.
Move your body to the rhythm.
One two three.
OK. I got it. You got it?
When can we get the drum back?
I talked to Mr. Song.
He said soon.
I want it back.
Remember the photo shoot for the band?
Your lips and cheeks
were super red.
It was hilarious.
You were too.
You had black nerdy glasses
and the mop top hair.
Could you even see?
Hotae looked even worse than us.
Like a cartoon character.
He had such a passion for rock.
Don't you have to go?
Soon.
I promised the kids to be at the competition.
That's mine.
Something wrong?
How do you write a song?
For me,
songwriting is like
keeping records
of most memorable moments of your day. Or...
Let's say you’re writing a diary.
You can write about people you met, and
what you talked and thought about.
What kind of songs do you want to write?
Rock 'n' Roll. Why?
Actually there's this girl
called Haemin.
She likes rock music.
That's the reason?
But now it just feels
like my thing. Then?
Now she likes hiphop.
Hiphop...
I thought we had a thing.
Never thought she'd push me away like this.
Is it my fault to like somebody?
I don't know.
It's good. What’s good!
I mean, what you just said.
That's your real emotion.
Right.
Put it in the lyrics.
See how it goes.
Lyrics?
Wouldn't I sound like a loser?
If not, you can't write anything.
But I've never written a love song.
I can't think of anything.
It's not about what you think,
but what you feel and express.
What I mean is...
The emotions are not from your head
but down from your backbone.
Like this? Yes! Like that.
From your backbone. Like this?
Backbone.
Move out of my way.
What if I don't?
What? You!
What are you doing?
Nothing.
What are you staring at?
I'm not staring.
Just go. Yes!
What is that?
Nothing.
How's your album going?
Album?
You always said
you'll make a masterpiece one day.
I did?
Where's all your confidence?
Just...
I don't think people like my music.
Recording companies are not interested.
These are things that kids wouldn't understand.
Whatever.
I once had an agency, OK?
Really? Yeap.
When?
After you suddenly left the country.
All you left behind was a goodbye note.
So typical of you.
So what happened?
Well...
I realized it wasn't just about music.
You know.
Things that kids wouldn't understand.
I like your voice.
Looking back, I had most fun doing music with you.
I should sell songs.
I seem to be the problem.
Why?
Looks so much better.
Do what you want to do.
Believe in yourself.
Jiwon. Yes?
My glasses...
On the way
to school
I see
beautiful streets.
Wish I were
with you,
it'd be perfect.
Don't get too fast.
Count the beats.
It's so boring.
Taeil told us to be spontaneous.
You can only be spontaneous after learning the basics.
Down to 50 bpm.
Ready. Start!
Good. Keep the speed.
You're fast again.
I bet you can't do it.
Anyone with fingers can do it.
I've decided to become
the world's fastest guitarist.
That doesn't necessarily mean good.
You should cherish each note.
What do you feel?
Slow.
Shall we have a battle?
K.O. K.O.
Let's start from 40.
Yes.
I can send it to you.
Yes.
Got it.
Yes.
Thank you.
Wonder if you’re doing well
I’ve changed a lot, I can’t pretend
Are you the same as I remember you
Guys.
We finally have a new song.
It's just the lyrics. Just trust me.
Now, go!
Not my tempo. What?
This is not my tempo.
More like dancing.
Like this.
OK?
OK. Good.
Baedol. Yeap?
Just play.
Kitae, I want the guitar
to be smooth. Like this.
OK? What chord?
Only your heart knows.
OK. Good.
A little faster.
Faster.
Here I go.
Never thought you would
push me away like this
I thought we had a thing
On the way to school,
I see beautiful streets
Wish I were with you, it'd be perfect
I can't forget you
Do I look stupid?
I like you
so much
Is it my fault I like you this much?
I don't know
Jiwon. Yes?
I sent the song we made
together to a record label.
They want a meeting.
Really? Yes.
They really like the song.
I might even get a record deal.
That's fantastic!
All thanks to you.
It's all your work.
So when's the meeting?
They want tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Yeap.
It's the day of the contest.
Oh, right.
Can't you change the date?
It's a big agency.
The CEO is only available tomorrow.
I want to get it over with.
Would you come with me?
What?
We can go to meetings,
perform and write songs.
I want to sing with you again.
The kids will be fine on their own.
Don't worry.
You can count on me.
You really haven't changed a bit.
What are you talking about?
You promised the kids you'd be there.
I'll make it to the final.
It might not be a big deal for you.
But do you know what it means for the kids?
I know it means a lot.
But what about you?
Opportunities like this don't come every day.
Have you thought about how much it'll hurt the kids?
You can do it!
Kitae!
I'm sorry I can’t go today.
See you at the final!
Band Destoryer, get ready.
That's our name?
It should be 'the' Destoryer.
Let's go! You can do it.
Just do as you practiced.
Don't be nervous!
Never thought you would
push me away like this
I thought we had a thing
On the way to school,
I see beautiful streets
Wish I were with you,
it'd be perfect
I can't forget you
Do I look stupid?
I like you
so much
Is it my fault I like you this much?
I don't know
Everything is so new it hurts
I don't know
Where did I go wrong?
Your voice on the other side of the line
I even hear it in my sleep
I know your number by heart
But I stop before the last digit
I can't forget you
Do I look stupid?
I like you
so much
Is it my fault I like you this much?
I don't know
Everything is so new it hurts
I don't know
Where did I go wrong?
I don't know
Everything is so new it hurts
Whoever wrote the song
did a great job.
Almost like a professional.
The upbeat rhythms go well with the story of a teenager.
See you at the final.
We made it!
We did it!
Destoryer!
One, two, three. Let's go!
Can you take a photo of us? Alright.
Ms. Kim is having a meeting.
She'll be done in a short while.
Sure.
Gemma is preparing a new album.
When I heard your song,
I had an epiphany.
It's perfect for her title track.
You know?
Of course we'll add a pop vibe.
Our producers will work on it.
Don't worry.
The question is...
would you like to work with us?
The thing is, actually...
I made the song for my album.
My friend and I made it together.
You have an album? Not yet.
How about a record deal?
Not yet.
How about this?
Let's give this song to Gemma.
You can feature on the song.
If all goes well,
we'll sign a record deal with you.
Good?
It sounds like a plan to me.
Think of your age.
Don't waste time.
Jiwon. Yes?
Did Taeil leave?
Well...
Shut up and eat.
You all looked like rock stars on stage.
Well done. You're amazing.
Sick.
Are you Taeil?
Yes.
Would you like to take the stage?
Which song...
It's totally up to you.
If we could come across one day
Like an ordinary afternoon
Would I greet you like a good old friend?
Like I don’t remember anything
If we ever meet again
Like an ally where the flowers bloom
Would I say, “Hello it’s been a while"
Or would it be so hard to smile
Wonder if you’re doing well
I’ve changed a lot, I can’t pretend
Are you the same as I remember you
The way you used to shine under the moon
I ponder over you sometimes
And ask you questions you can’t hear
It’s bittersweet to be just fine
Another day without you pass me by
Wonder if you’re doing well
I’ve changed a lot, I can’t pretend
Are you the same as I remember you
The way you used to shine under the moon
I ponder over you sometimes
And ask you questions you can’t hear
It’s bittersweet to be just fine
And hated you for leaving me behind
Just sometimes
Final round! We can do it!
Hurry! We're late! OK.
Come here.
As a leader, I have something to say.
We've made it this far.
Billboard, here we go!
When is Jiwon coming? She said after class.
You think Taeil's coming?
Why would you talk to someone
who disappeared on us like that?
Something must have come up.
Let's just take a group selfie.
What's taking so long?
I'll use my phone.
Ready.
One, two, three!
Today's our final! You better show up!
It's time for makeup.
This way. Yes.
Nice to meet you.
Here is the guitar.
It has no strings.
Right.
Sorry about that.
Ms. Kim, good afternoon.
Hello Hi.
Good afternoon.
Nice hair today.
Time to shoot.
Let's get started!
Good to see you. I'm the director.
Sorry. Be careful.
Let's start shooting right away.
Camera ready. 31Take 1.
Action!
If we could come across one day
Like an ordinary afternoonˇ
Good.
Get the hair off your face.
Good.
Wonderful.
Keep playing the piano.
Good.
Nice.
Cut, cut, cut!
The guitarist in yellow.
The camera is so good
we can see you clearly in the back.
Whatever you're doing
doesn't look real.
Please try harder.
But it has no strings. Strings?
Can you just put up an act?
Please understand.
Thank you.
Let's try that again.
Ready. 31Take 2.
Action!
Here.
I'm so nervous.
Don't block my way.
Sorry.
Is it a rock band?
So what?
Is it still a thing? Look.
Their Tshirts are so tacky.
Mind your own business.
Watch your tone.
Hey.
Don't lay a finger on her.
I'll call the school.
Who do you think you are? What is it?
What's up? They’re pissing me off.
Leave them with me.
You.
Yes?
How old are you?
15.
Wanna get your ass kicked?
I'm sorry.
Watch out.
Yes.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Deokho!
Haemin?
You know him?
Yes, very well.
How?
He's just a neighbor.
So cute. Right?
But you put too much wax.
It's fine. Looks like a punk.
Your friends?
Wonder if you’re doing well
I’ve changed a lot, I can’t pretend
Are you the same as I remember you
The way you used to shine under the moon
Cut, cut, cut.
Is it that hard?
Nothing is in sync.
Lipsyncing has to look believable.
You're too serious right now.
It's an uplifting song, right?
It is? Of course.
Let's put on a happy face.
Smile.
Hey. Give me a smile.
That's exactly what I want.
Can you do that?
10minute break.
Booksoon. What's wrong?
Can you slow down?
What happened? Where's Deokho?
No idea.
He went MIA again!
He's gone.
Deokho!
Make the V sign.
Action!
Taeil.
It sounded a little monotonous,
so we included a rap verse.
It's OK, right?
Why do you look so concerned?
Is everything alright?
Sorry, Ms. Kim.
Something urgent came up.
What is it?
It's very important to me.
What should we do?
He's so good.
Are we screwed?
We're screwed.
Hey.
They're looking for you.
Waiting 'til you show up.
Too bad.
May I ask what happened?
I think rock isn't my thing anymore.
Thanks for the camera.
I wanted to return it but you left.
Sorry I left without a word.
What an energy from the audience.
Next performers are all junior high students.
The youngest and
the only band participants today.
The future of Korea's rock music!
Give it up for Band Destoryer!
Deokho.
What did you like about being in the band?
Eating Tteokbokki?
And?
Our jam sessions.
When we're on the same
wavelength and play as one.
That must be thrilling.
Right.
Especially when they turn my words into a melody
that I had in my head.
You have some really talented friends.
I know.
I had some too.
If you miss this chance,
it will break their hearts.
Don't make the same mistake I made.
Where's the vocalist?
Start playing.
Play the drum!
Just sing, already!
Thump thump thump
My heart goes thump thump thump
What’s wrong with me
Thump thump thump
My heart goes thump thump thump
I never thought
I had to see your face again
Why do I feel like shit,
like shit, like shit!
Destoryer rocks!
Welcome back my friend.
Here is an encore song.
With a 30cent eraser in my hand
I erase my world bit by bit
From the trees, mountains
and the sea
To the streets I walked
and chairs I sat
How easy
I thought the eraser
can erase anything
I erase again and again
But you're still there
How much time has to pass
'til I forget you, erase you
How much pain should I suffer
to let you go
I almost have you, then lose you
Don't laugh at me
I almost have you, then lose you
Don't hurt my heart
How much time has to pass
'til I forget you, erase you
How much pain should I suffer
to let you go
How much time has to pass
'til I forget you, erase you
How much pain should I suffer
to let you go
With the 30cent eraser in my hand
I erase again and again
What is it?
A song that I'm working on.
You write songs?
Don't be sarcastic.
It's better this way
A Major.
The fifth string here and then...
Yes like this... D Major.
The lyrics is deep.
Like down from your backbone.
What does that mean?
It means good.
I thought you would pass me by but you became everything
You settled in my life before I realized
Knowing you more
Like the music that dwells in my ear
Could you tell me your story, my dear
I won’t take it too heavy or take it too sheer
Just like I’m knowing you better
You’re shining in both of my eyes
Let me cherish you in my heart
The moment I think of you
I find myself smiling again
Foggy memories
hiding behind the sunshine
Memories of you and me
I will cherish the beautiful moments
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?
Would we have been in love
knowing we'd say goodbye
All I can see is you leaving
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?
Goodbye sea
When will I see you again?