- THREE YEARS LATER - You ingrate sons of bitches,
Don't you come back begging,
I'll find a star who'll make Rothy look like nothing,
Just wait and see, bastards! I'm going to show you!
I'm going to find a star,
Did you call for a driver?
Yeah, sure,
Just my freaking luck,
Hey, mister!
Wake up!
Make sure you wire my pay,
Don't even dream of bailing on me,
Okay?
Or I'm calling the police,
CONTRACT
What's your name?
Ji-hoon,
Got a surname?
It's JI,
JI JI HOON
Oh, that's your full name,
JI HOON
You must know Rothy from the Golden Singers,
I was her producer,
So, do you want to put on a gig with me?
Sorry?
Someone just cancelled a gig,
you can take that spot,
What are you talking about?
Here, it's your contract,
I don't understand,
Just read and sign it,
Mr, KIM!
Min-su, where are you?
Are you in here? Anyone?
The bastard's been running the place
behind my back all along,
Making any money yet?
You've got to pay us back, first!
- I'll get going, - Hey,
Wait, Don't you want to make some money with me?
I don't need money,
I told you, I arranged Rothy to appear on the Golden Singers!
Who were those people?
Let's talk in the car, okay?
- Put your seatbelt on, - You bastard! Stop the car!
Open the door!
Open it!
Open the damn door!
- KIM Min-su! - Open the door, bastard!
Get out of the car!
Get the hell out of the car!
Mr, JEONG, I told you I'd pay you back!
Stop harassing me,
You're pimping me out with interest already!
Did you just call me a pimp?
- Hey, kid! Open the door! - Get out!
Open the door!
KIM Min-su, you asshole!
You son of a bitch!
You can't be satisfied with singing inside a parking booth,
I'll make sure to put a spotlight on you,
I could put you on the Golden Singers show,
You could be on an actual stage!
Rothy?
ROTHY PRODUCED BY KIM MIN-SU
What's holding you back?
I can't figure you out,
There's nothing to worry,
You'll understand after a few gigs,
I can't sing in front of people,
What?
You can't sing in front of people?
That doesn't even make any sense!
The thing is,
I just can't,
Do you have stage fright?
Do I need to throw a blanket over your head?
HANA RECYCLE
Get in,
We should pick a song everyone knows,
SEOL-LIN-MUN
What's going on?
Let's check it out! It might be for a TV show!
What happened?
Are you okay?
JI Hoon!
Did he just faint?
I've had enough of you!
Watch your mouth, bitch!
How dare you raise your voice!
Get off of me! Screw off!
I'm going to smash him along with his guitar!
JI Hoon, stop right there!
Can you tell?
It's Glastonbury, The world's biggest rock festival,
You've been there?
Would you like to go, too?
Don't you want to be a singer?
You just have to trust me,
Well? Are you in?
What a pretty boy,
Thank you,
I hope you like the food,
Her MV reached a millions views
on Youtube in just two days!
Is that Notsy, or what was her name?
How's she doing?
It's Rothy! And she's got nothing to do with me,
INSTALLMENT DEBT OVERDUE
Is everything okay with your nightclub?
Your scary looking friends came by the other day,
Quit it, mom,
I got it under control, Stop nagging me when I eat,
I lost my appetite,
Well, he finished all his food,
Did my son put you on a diet?
Dig in when he's not around,
My son's been working hard to promote his singers,
But they turned their backs on him,
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Please,
Take good care of my son,
Of course,
It's been a long time since he brought home a guest,
Forgive my ramblings,
Thank you for the food,
We'll tour the provinces,
Ten gigs in total, including nightclubs and street busking,
I can't give up just yet,
It could be a huge success, or a failure,
But we'll part ways with no regrets,
Have a drink,
I can't drink,
This is the Honam Jeilmun Gate,
Jeonju is known for bean sprout soup,
The poached egg is a delicacy,
There's a little problem,
He's got to wear a cardboard box,
No, he's pretty as a peach!
He plays the guitar like he was born with it,
Fine, I get it, Okay, 150 dollars it is,
100 dollars? Fine, I'll take it,
A fire? No, I haven't heard,
I'm sorry to hear that,
Hello? Are you there?
Yes,
Hello? You bastard,
There are ten nightclubs in Jeonju,
Many closed down since the business is slow,
But in the old days,
making it here meant a direct ticket to Seoul,
Hear me? A direct ticket,
I managed to find you a gig tonight,
Please show all you got,
You won't even answer me,
♪ Tis' the real rock-and-roll! ♪
♪ I'm the real rock-and-roller! ♪
♪ Just look at my face! ♪
♪ Tis' the real rock-and-roll! ♪
♪ I'm the real, I'm the real! ♪
♪ Rock-and-roller! ♪
Thank you!
Bravo!
It's your turn, Take the stage,
Have a drink on me!
Shove it up your nose!
Enough of this gloomy shit,
What's this? A music box?
Hey, karaoke dude!
Play something for us,
Okay?
Four, eight, seven, six!
It's Barefooted Youth!
Okay! Let's go!
Wait, we forgot to feed it money,
There you go, start playing!
You happy now?
- Excuse me, - Min-su, Let me,
Let me take care of it,
Wait,
♪ Don't sweat knocking on no more fortunetellers ♪
♪ Just wait and see, everything will work out your way ♪
♪ Don't be afraid to be a fool just trust and follow me ♪
♪ What you see isn't everything I am ♪
♪ My time will come, ♪ ♪ sooner than later ♪
♪ I have a long way to go ♪
♪ For I'm a barefooted youth ♪
♪ But I won't stop just yet ♪
♪ Here I go! ♪
♪ Just stay beside me and watch me go on ♪
♪ Someday, I'll give you the whole wide world ♪
Enough!
Crap,
You really need to watch your temper,
Anyways, he's quite a gem,
He's not a freaking human karaoke,
Karaoke or not, he plays great music,
Music is all about delighting
and impressing people,
And that's exactly what he did,
the customers were pleased,
I say 1,500 bucks a month,
if he plays four weekdays a week,
Sounds good?
Consider it an advance,
Treat yourselves to a warm meal,
Hey, bro,
Come on, we're leaving!
I'll see you tomorrow,
Let's go!
We have six gigs left,
We'll split in half, as per our contract,
Where are we going next?
Just follow me,
And we have eight gigs left, Playing karaoke doesn't count,
Cover the front!
Alright, get in,
♪ It's raining,,, ♪
♪ ,,,cats and dogs, ♪
Is that a song?
I wrote it, I'm going to register it with the Copyright Association,
♪ It washes away everything ♪
Don't you like the lyrics?
♪ It's raining,,, ♪
♪ ,,,cats and dogs ♪
♪ It's raining cats and dogs ♪
♪ It washes away everything ♪
You can sing without the box,
I wasn't singing,
Yes, you just sang,
♪ It's raining cats and dogs ♪
♪ It washes away everything ♪
♪ It's raining cats and dogs ♪
♪ It washes away everything, It erases everything away ♪
Let me introduce you
to a very special friend of mine,
Please greet him with a big applause on three!
Ready? On one, two, three!
I present you my tip box!
It's awkward to talk about money,
No need to feel pressured, thank you!
If you don't have cash, I accept credit cards, too!
This is where you'll sing today,
Where are you going? Keep watching,
- Watch him, - You know what to do,
Let's go someplace else,
Geumnam-ro is the place to be in Gwangju,
I don't like it,
He already got a thing going,
Let's just join the ride,
Not here,
Wait,
Like it or not, you're singing here,
Or find your way home on your own,
Let's call it a day, everybody,
You okay in there?
Cheers,
We're about to play a new song,
Everybody, come on!
Gather around!
Alright, Mr, Box, you got something, Sounds good,
Clap your hands, everyone!
Yeah, don't stop everybody, And Mr, Box, join me!
Keep clapping!
Good, very good,
Yes, that's great! Don't stop!
Mr, Box!
One, two!
Stop being awkward and just rock and roll,
Jump, jump!
Rock on, Mr, Box! Give him a big hand!
Surprise, surprise!
Champion!
Thank you,
I enjoyed it,
- You're good, - Thank you,
Everything's a blur,
But you remember how you felt,
Well,
Your feeling is what matters,
How did you do it?
Do what?
- What did you tell him? - I gave him some money,
Money?
Yeah, money,
What kind of money?
The money you made by playing karaoke,
You spent that?
A true producer knows when to spend wisely,
Is that how you went bankrupt?
It was well spent to teach you a lesson,
I didn't ask for it,
He seemed like a professional,
How much did you give him?
All of it, 500 dollars,
Then what about us?
We have the tip box,
What's for dinner?
When in Gwangju,,,
You must try meat pancake,
♪ It's raining cats and dogs ♪
♪ It washes away everything ♪
What brought you here?
It must be something important,
I'm looking for a stage to help him get acquainted,
Thought he could give this place a try,
But there's a little problem,
He has to sing in a box,
In a box?
He's got stage fright,
Oh, dear, Is he ugly?
Come closer,
Excuse me, let me feel your face,
Closer,
He's cute,
Not as cute as me, though,
I'm kidding,
Then,,,
You can't see the audience, just like me,
Come back tomorrow,
Bring him during the day when there's no customers,
I'd like to hear him sing,
You can't see the audience, just like me,
What do you feel about the audience?
They scare me,
How about when you're singing alone?
I'm happy, I enjoy it,
Then imagine you're sharing your feelings with others,
You have a great bass voice,
Are you still inside the box?
Yes,
Min-su, will you help him get out of the box?
JI Hoon, can you sing What a Wonderful World?
Yes,
Do you need a score?
No,
Join me from the second verse, Are you ready?
I can't sing in front of people,
Try closing your eyes, just like me,
When you close your eyes, there's nothing but music,
A world of unfathomable depth and size
will unfold in front of you,
Min-su, please turn off the lights,
- Cheers! - Cheers! Thank you,
I can see the sound of wind blowing from beyond the horizon,
I remember being a child,
I loved seeing the sound of the ocean
through the seashell father gave me,
I wish I could see sounds like you do,
JI Hoon, try closing your eyes,
You two are so melodramatic,
That's enough poetry for the day,
Here's to JI Hoon's future!
Cheers!
Good evening, everyone, My name is Nana,
I have a special guest tonight,
He's a very talented young musician,
Please give him a round of applause,
What a Wonderful World,
What's wrong?
I'm sorry, it's all my fault,
No, I was too arrogant,
I'm sorry, Min-su,
He seems like a good kid,
Don't push him too hard, just be there for him,
You don't overcome your wound,
You embrace it like a friend,
It won't be easy,
but I hope you'd watch over him until the very end,
I'll get going, Take care,
Now you're hiding under a blanket? Get up, already,
We're all the way in Yeosu,
You've got to try the local kimchi,
Do you want some pickled crab?
I need to tell you something,
I can't sing in front of people,
I saw you whimpering at the pier,
Your contract isn't up yet, Just sit down and eat,
You've been starving yourself since last night,
I thought you couldn't drink,
♪ One fine day, warm breeze reminds me of you ♪
♪ Perhaps you blew it to me, I smell you in the breeze ♪
♪ It smells so sweet ♪
♪ It's been a long time since I felt this way ♪
♪ I might take a stroll with a cup of coffee ♪
♪ I'm listening to my old favorites ♪
♪ It sounds so good, ♪
- Let me call you back, - ♪ I think of you ♪
Excuse me! Sir?
- Wait, Can I help you? - ♪ I miss you ♪
Please, we won't cause any trouble,
I beg you,
- let it slide just once, - ♪ I wonder where you are now ♪
My uncle works here in Gyeongju, too,
♪ My favorite spring season passes by ♪
Keyboard guy won't answer! Oh, there's my saxophone player,
We'll play over there,
♪ You were always with me ♪
♪ Who are you with in this springtime? ♪
♪ Seasons have gone by ♪
♪ Yet I still miss you ♪
♪ I wonder where you are now ♪
♪ You never liked being all alone ♪
♪ You were always with me ♪
♪ Who are you with in this springtime? ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd like to wake up to the sunshine ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd like to open my eyes ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd like being all alone with you ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd like to talk to you ♪
♪ I'd like to share with you ♪
♪ The streets damp with rain ♪
♪ The sky glowing with sunset ♪
♪ I'd like to share that with you ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd sink into the night ♪
♪ Everyday at your side ♪
♪ I'd fall asleep ♪
I love the night view from Hamwollu,
How did I do?
Every couple who were here tonight
would never break up thanks to you,
Thank you,
Mom, my debt's been taken care of!
It's just an empty threat,
Come on, stop crying,
No, that's not what I'm saying,
Mom, I'll take care of it,
Don't worry, I'll talk to them,
Quit it already, it's been 25 minutes!
Is something wrong?
Yes,
Thanks,
What do we do now?
Whatever, we'll find a way,
What about the box?
I owe you this much,
I owe you my mother's life,
Min-su was a huge success,
He's just down on his luck,
How's your new business?
I barely manage and do what I can,
That's how life goes, you know,
Anyhow, you haven't changed a bit,
Are you messing with me?
Wait, pull over!
GANJEOLGOT COUNTRY FESTIVAL
What a great performance! Thank you, Mr, KIM from Ulsan!
Please give him a big hand!
Now, let me introduce a very special participant,
Our next participant is
a mysterious Box Man from Seoul,
He'll be singing the latest hit,
Chicken has never been more popular since this song was released,
It's titled, Chicken Dinner Tonight!
Let's greet him with
a loud applause!
The Box Man will sing Chicken Dinner Tonight!
CHICKEN DINNER TONIGHT
♪ Drink up! Bottoms up! ♪
♪ Chicken dinner tonight! ♪
♪ Shout 'til you reach the sky! ♪
♪ I'm getting wasted tonight! ♪
♪ Raise your glasses high! ♪
♪ Chicken dinner tonight! ♪
♪ Getting wasted tonight! ♪
♪ Drink up! Bottoms up! ♪
♪ Chicken dinner tonight! ♪
♪ Shout 'til you reach the sky! ♪
♪ I'm getting wasted tonight! ♪
♪ Raise your glasses high! ♪
♪ Chicken dinner tonight! ♪
♪ Getting wasted tonight! ♪
Please give him a big hand!
Chicken dinner tonight!
Cheers!
Hey,
You two were unbelievable!
Believe it or not, I think this kid
could be a great country singer,
You could be a dancer, too,
- You know what? Forget it, - I had so much fun,
Anyways, let's drink up,
Hey,
Here's to the Box Man!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
What's up with the depressing tune?
Is everything okay?
At least for this month,
My life is so pathetic,
My parents were in debts all their lives, too,
Your debt, it's your box,
What?
Yeah, maybe,
There're so many boxes everywhere,
A box here, a box there,
It's a world full of boxes,
Will we ever get away?
It must be tough to sing in the box,
but don't you also feel snug in it?
Very,
Same here,
I hate debts but I just can't get rid of them,
Debts made me look good, Debts made me what I am,
I can't even tell who I am without my debt now,
Remember what Nana told me?
When I closed my eyes, I saw a much bigger world,
Maybe I was afraid to leave the box,
Maybe that's why I ran away,
I think I'll try again, Outside the box,
Okay,
Outside the box,
Where are we going now?
Somewhere special,
Hyun-sik,
Min-su!
Hey,
Hop on,
What is this place?
Interesting, huh? Gypsy music is the one true kind,
No taboo, no boundaries, Only freedom,
Look who's here!
Yo!
Min-su, here you are,
How have you been?
It's been a long time,
This place feels awesome,
Do you want to give it a try?
What should I do?
Just join them and enjoy,
Can I?
There's nothing to be afraid of here,
Min-su!
Come check this out,
Think about it, okay?
Have you decided yet?
I'm still thinking,
What's the problem? Just play whatever you want,
Like what?
Nothing, Go your own way now,
Sorry?
Your contract is up, We did all ten gigs,
What are you talking about?
Look,
It's over,
What's wrong?
Don't you get it?
We're done here,
Is this how you ended things with Rothy?
Watch your mouth,
You dumped her,
Enough,
Just keep your precious box,
Tell me the truth,
You're scared,
Why'd you drag me all the way here
if you were going to bail on me?
Whatever, you'll be fine on your own,
So long,
When I closed my eyes, I saw a much bigger world,
Maybe I was afraid to leave the box,
Maybe that's why I ran away,
What is it?
Did you do that on purpose?
Was it a test?
And you passed,
Think I can sing now?
Have you been to Busan?
No,
Play me the D chord,
♪ On my way to Busan ♪
A present from Nana,
What's your name?
JI Hoon,
What are you going to sing today?
It's called Break Your Box,
Did you write it?
With my friend,
Well, let me hear it,
♪ How long has it been ♪
♪ Maybe I got used to it ♪
♪ Like my old clothes ♪
♪ It's pitch dark around me ♪
♪ I open my eyes to nothing ♪
♪ I take yet another step ♪
♪ I know it won't be easy ♪
♪ But I reach for the faint light ♪
♪ Until I reach the sky ♪
♪ With my wings wide open ♪
♪ Break your box, break away ♪
♪ Break the pressure, burn it away ♪
♪ It's pitch dark around me ♪
♪ I find myself all alone ♪
♪ Like a dog chained to a post ♪
♪ I can't get away, it's all the same ♪
♪ No matter I do, it's all the same ♪
♪ Now I'm going to get away ♪
♪ Now I'm going to run away ♪
♪ For as long as my breath lasts ♪
♪ I open my eyes slowly ♪
♪ I take yet another step ♪
♪ Further and higher ♪
♪ With my wings wide open ♪
♪ Break your box, break away ♪
♪ Break the pressure, burn it away ♪
♪ Break your box, break away ♪
♪ Break the pressure, burn it away, break ♪
Hey,
That was awesome,
Let's keep it up until the concert,