Do You Like Brahms?

Son-ah, who graduated from a prestigious university's business school, shocked everyone by suddenly announcing she wanted to pursue music. After four years of retaking entrance exams, she finally entered the music department, only to find herself surrounded by elite students who had pursued music since childhood. ©SBS

Dong-yun supported Son-ah more than anyone else when she decided to pursue music. Though drawn to him, Son-ah hid her feelings from her best friend, who still carried a crush on Dong-yun. Jun-young also harbored secret feelings for his best friend's girlfriend, Jung-kyung. Facing Hyo-no, who joyfully reunited with him unaware of anything, Jun-young felt conflicted. ©SBS

he pianist scheduled to perform with the city orchestra collapsed from overwork, and the offer to fill in came around to Jun-young. But he declined, citing it was a Brahms piece. Learning this, conversations Jun-young and Son-ah had shared came flooding back to her mind. Having secured tickets to the city orchestra's performance, Son-ah invited her best friend Min-sung, but was turned down. ©SBS

Seeing Jong-kyung emerge from the foundation, Hyo-no begins to suspect his relationship with Jun-young. Meanwhile, learning of Min-sung and Dong-yoon's connection, Seong-ah hesitates about attending the party. Jun-young's words gave her the push she needed, and though she initially tried to leave, she ended up going after bumping into Dong-yun by chance. ©SBS

Jun-young had planned to play "Träumerei" at the talk concert for Son-ah. But when he suddenly noticed Jong-kyung appear at the venue, he changed the piece. Rejected by Junyoung, Jonggyeong, overcome with emotion, confessed his feelings, but Junyoung refused to accept them. ©SBS

Son-ah, who had been struggling with her post-graduation plans, was delighted when Professor Lee encouraged her to pursue graduate school. She immediately sends a message to Jun-young to share her joy, but he doesn't reply at all. Meanwhile, Jun-young is troubled by his mother's constant demands for money. ©SBS

Jun-young tries to earn money through piano performances, but faces reality when told filling a venue is difficult. Convinced his only option is to compete in a world-class competition and win, Jun-young decides to take lessons from Professor Yoo. Meanwhile, Son-ah gradually grows closer to Jun-young, yet struggles with the lingering shadow of Jong-gyeong she senses in fleeting moments.©SBS

Son-ah, wanting to improve her practical skills even slightly for graduate school entrance exams, ends up taking lessons from Jong-gyeong in a master class. It was meticulous instruction, completely different from the lessons she usually received from her professor. Meanwhile, Section Chief Park Sung-jae was scheming to resign from the foundation and secure a new position. ©SBS

Son-ah and Jun-young honestly confessed their feelings to each other, instantly closing the distance between them. Jun-young made no effort to hide their relationship, and the university buzzed with talk of a new couple. Minsong and Yeonin rejoiced as if it were their own happiness, but only Hyono felt complicated emotions about their relationship.©SBS

Minsong arrived late to the club members' birthday party and accidentally overheard Dongyun and Son-ah's conversation, learning of the secret feelings they had kept hidden. Minsong leaves without listening to Son-ah's explanation, and Son-ah, who has hurt her dear friend, sinks into deep despair.©SBS

The piece Jong-gyeong chose for her solo recital was the same one Son-ah would play for her entrance exam. Listening to Jun-young and Jong-gyeong perform Franck's sonata, Son-ah felt anxious, wondering if there was any room for her between them. Amidst this, she was suddenly asked by her professor to go to Daejeon. Jun-young skipped his practice session with Jung-kyung to go with Son-ah. ©SBS

Jun-young, delighted by Son-ah's feelings after receiving her gift of an umbrella, carries it with him every day. At Ji-won's request, Jung-kyung begins lessons without permission, but Ji-won's mother and Professor Son soon find out. Meanwhile, Son-ah is suddenly told her accompanist is dropping out, forcing her to find a replacement.©SBS

Embarrassed in public, Professor Son coldly rebuffs Jong-kyung, who had been secretly tutoring his student. Panicked, Jong-gyeong heads to Professor Son's home accompanied by Jun-young. Unaware of the situation, Son-ah happens to see the two getting into a taxi and is shocked.©SBS

The recording uploaded online as Professor Yoo's performance turned out to be Junyoung's "Träumerei." Caught off guard by this unexpected turn, Professor Yoo panicked at first, but upon learning the recording was well-received, he decided to embrace it. Overwhelmed by the chamber music incident and her relationship with Jun-young, Son-ah tried to lean on him.©SBS

Jun-young resolved to leave Professor Yoo's studio due to the conflict over the music source. He practiced piano alone for the competition, but his preparations didn't progress as he hoped, and his anguish only deepened. Meanwhile, Son-ah, having bid Jun-young farewell, wrestled with giving up her violin path. ©SBS

Jun-young, who accompanied Son-ah at her graduation recital, confessed his feelings in the green room. Though confused, Son-ah asked him to wait for her answer. Jun-young and Hyo-no, who rushed to the funeral, performed a piano trio at the memorial concert, but Hyo-no returned to America. It was Son-ah's words that comforted the dejected Jong-kyung.©SBS