We'll begin the first round of auditions.
(The cutthroat and harsh first audition)
(The swans showed off the skills they have mastered.)
(Who passed the audition?)
(The result was unexpected and shocking.)
(Three of the members didn't pass.)
(The atmosphere was heavy during the announcement.)
(Those chosen to re-audition)
(were these three swans.)
I'll try to look like a perfect ballerina next time.
(I want to become a real ballerina.)
This is a role that I must play no matter what.
(I want to show you who I am on stage.)
I'm going to try until my body gives in.
(Instead of regretting, they mature beautifully.)
(Episode 7, "Comedy and Tragedy of Ballet")
(Like always, they continue to practice.)
(Spinning and spinning)
(Even Jumi isn't laughing as usual.)
(Who's this?)
(Sungeun puts on makeup for the part.)
(It's the day of the re-audition.)
(However)
Goodness. Be careful.
(Something unexpected happened.)
(They end up stopping the audition.)
(Jiwon can't stand up.)
(Serious)
Stay where you are.
(They're worried and in shock.)
(What happened to Jiwon?)
(20 minutes before the incident,)
(the re-audition begins.)
You three seem relaxed over there.
- She's drinking coffee. / - I know.
I'm jealous.
Good luck!
Today, you'll be re-auditioning for your roles.
Are you ready?
(All they can do is laugh.)
You three didn't pass the initial audition.
Jiwon and Jumi didn't show us
that they could dance the entire sequence.
That's all we'll see for now.
(Jiwon couldn't complete the dance.)
Sungeun, you didn't portray
the character in a way Wise Ballet wanted you to.
If you don't pass today's audition,
you might not be able to perform "The Nutcracker".
We'll begin the audition with
Wang Jiwon.
(Jiwon will audition first.)
You can do it.
It's a particularly long grand pas de deux.
The body never lies when it comes to dancing,
so the result depends on how much I practice.
That's why I tried to pour in
everything I have almost every day.
(Jiwon's performance begins.)
(Jiwon and Hyunwoong show off extraordinary lines.)
(Perfect harmony)
(and facial expressions)
(Her turns are stable.)
It was amazing.
She was making eye contact while lost in her character.
It was refreshing
and very beautiful.
(Perfect technique)
(and acting are required in a pas de deux.)
Since she's an actor now, she was easily
able to learn what was needed
in terms of drama.
- She has great chemistry with him. / - Right?
Especially in her expressions.
(Jiwon shows off perfect partnership and acting.)
(The grand pas de deux reaches its climax.)
(Just then)
Goodness. Be careful.
(The unexpected shocked everyone.)
Are you, all right?
Be careful.
Be careful.
I twisted my ankle.
- Stop the music. / - Oh no.
- Did you twist it? / - Yes.
- Your ankle? / - Hold on.
Don't move just yet.
(Her ankle?)
(After the turns,)
(she was trying to find her balance.)
(That's when she twisted her ankle.)
(Her partner comes to her first.)
- Are you, all right? / - I dropped on it.
(A startled Joowon)
(comes to assess the damage.)
- Which one is it? / - The left one.
Does it hurt? Straighten your leg out for me.
Does it hurt?
- Is it here? / - I dropped my weight on it.
Can you keep going? How bad is it?
Can you still move?
(They don't even know how bad it is.)
I won't know until I try.
- What if it hurts? / - Then, I'll stop.
- Try moving it. / - I can't seem to flex it.
Then how can you keep going?
- I'll give it a go. / - No, don't.
Stay where you are.
I'll keep going and raise my hand if it hurts too much.
Finishing the dance isn't what's important.
(They advise her to stop dancing.)
(All of a sudden, emotions overwhelm Jiwon.)
Oh no.
(Tears start dropping from her eyes,)
(and she doesn't know what to do.)
Jiwon, look at me.
Can you do this? Are you willing to try?
You know your body's condition.
She's ready to go and will dance the latter half.
- What? / - Will she be all right?
Put your ankle under an ice pack for a few minutes.
- Right. / - Exactly.
- I'll try first. / - It's all right.
I wish you wouldn't.
I'm sorry.
Getting injured was my fault in a way.
It only proved my lack of training.
While Hyunwoong was perfect, I still wasn't.
I really was upset about it.
Let's try it then.
(She bravely tries to dance again.)
The same thing happened during practice,
- but she powered through. / - Right.
The foot change after the chaine turns
won't be easy for her.
- The floor's also slippery. / - That too.
(The swans feel for her.)
You can do it!
Stay focused.
(She begins from the move she didn't complete earlier.)
(She manages to dance it without hurting herself.)
(A technically advanced lift)
(is done perfectly.)
(Amazed)
(It's only after she lands)
(that she starts to smile again.)
(Those watching)
(are now relieved.)
(Jiwon and Joowon find peace again.)
(Jiwon keeps her focus even at the end.)
(The first dance they watched in suspense is over.)
(Next is the Sugar Plum Fairy's solo.)
(Jiwon focuses despite her injured ankle.)
Keep your eyes locked.
(Lastly, the fast-tempo pas de deux with jumps)
(She maintains her focus until the very end.)
(A perfect finish!)
(Jiwon completed the 12-minute grand pas de deux.)
A lot of thoughts went through my head at that time.
I knew I had to finish this routine.
Ballet is something that I missed so much,
and I was here dancing again.
I got my second chance.
So, if I gave up at that moment,
I knew I would never forgive myself for doing so.
(She came on to the show hoping to find closure.)
Hello.
(She was excited to be able to dance ballet again.)
Wait...
(She remembers the day she put on pointe shoes again.)
(She was excited to dance ballet again.)
I didn't want an unexpected accident
to pull me down and make me quit.
I wanted to finish what I had started.
(Her willpower made the routine what it was.)
(Despite her injury, she completed her audition.)
You have no idea how hard she practiced.
You should know that she's quite tenacious
and that she practiced a lot with me.
Even her breathing was off due to her time off ballet.
But she managed to get a grip on it in a week
which I find astonishing.
Even for professionals, a grand pas de deux...
It's challenging.
They find it difficult to keep up as well.
- Anyway, you did great. / - Actually,
I have an ax to grind with you two.
(The two from Wise Ballet)
(Startled)
Normally in "The Nutcracker",
- there are a lot of group dancing too. / - Right.
- That's when the leads can rest. / - Of course.
However, Wise Ballet...
However, Wise Ballet...
You make the two leads dance the entire sequence.
That's why they had such a hard time.
Especially for Jiwon,
since she hasn't danced in eight years.
Anyway, I hope that this show
provides a good last memory for your ballet career.
We haven't discussed if she's passed or not.
- Well... / - I guess she passed.
- It was a great audition. / - I'm quite optimistic.
(Nothing's guaranteed yet.)
Jiwon, please put your foot on ice now.
- Let's move on. / - Thank you.
- So... / - I'm so nervous.
Jumi, I can't remember the choreography.
I know what you mean.
Sungeun, you're up next.
(Next up is Sungeun.)
Four dancers are here to join you,
so let's bring them out.
(B-boys will dance with Sungeun.)
We thank you in advance.
(Sungeun came prepared today.)
Having them here is reassuring.
Right.
The right foot should be in front.
I keep on doing it the other way around.
You need to hold that breath.
While moving forward, elevate on to your toes.
- That's it. / - Behind me?
(Sungeun's seems determined.)
I see.
(She was harshly criticized.)
(Her character wasn't sexy enough.)
Let's say you came all the way here.
Now be sexier.
Exactly.
(Is that enough?)
Be sexier.
Sexier.
Sexier, yes.
Be sexier.
Now wave the fan.
(To be the sexiest she can,)
(she tries just about everything.)
- You are sexier than her though. / - I know, right?
Is it getting hot in here?
(Method acting)
Kick and land.
- Land. / - That's it.
(She practices to be perfect.)
Yes, and now wave your fan.
(How will Sungeun portray the Chinese doll?)
It's hot in here.
(Glaring)
(She doesn't seem nervous at all)
(as she begins her dancing.)
(She collaborates with b-boys.)
(My gosh)
(She doesn't let them distract her at all.)
To be honest, the Chinese doll
wasn't a role I was good enough to play.
That's why I was scared of it.
However, I tried to feel the music today,
and focused on my performance.
I tried to be in character.
(She has great chemistry with the b-boys.)
(Until the very end,)
(she stays focused,)
(and finishes with a bang!)
(She shows off her sexiness.)
(Her performance shocked everyone.)
That was awesome.
(The b-boys leave in a fashionable way as well.)
(An amazing)
(jump!)
(Now that Sungeun's done,)
(Jumi starts to tense up.)
Start on one, and turn on two.
(I got it.)
One, two, three. Two, two, three.
One, two, three...
(She spins and spins.)
From the top, get ready.
Wait, I'm really dizzy.
- Five, six... / - Hold on a second.
I'm too dizzy.
(She almost rips her hair out of dizziness.)
My hands should flutter more.
(She once again tries dancing with her partner.)
(Will she be able to pass the audition?)
(The party begins to the sound of the music.)
(She dances and acts like she's on a real stage.)
(Great chemistry)
It was nice to have a partner.
If I was on stage alone,
I'd probably mess up due to the nerves.
But when I'm with someone else on stage,
I find it easier to make up for what I lack.
When I mess up, I can look to them for guidance.
That's why I like dancing in a group.
(Jumi seems more confident to dance in a group.)
She's doing better than in rehearsals.
(The music changes)
(as they raise their glasses.)
That's all we'll see for now.
(Joowon suddenly asks for the music to stop.)
(Jumi isn't able to finish the dance again.)
I would've like to see you
flash a beautiful smile at your partner.
(Was she too stiff?)
You seem nervous than when we saw you the last time.
It's amazing
how you were able to memorize and perform this.
This sequence lasts mostly throughout the first act.
Even though she didn't have enough time to practice,
she did so until 2 a.m. in the morning alone.
My legs almost gave out on me.
Good.
Yes, good.
Look at Jumi practicing.
While my kids did their homework,
I practiced looking at my phone.
They hope I don't work after this.
(Jumi practiced whenever and wherever she could.)
I can tell you've memorized the whole choreography.
When the party is arranged on stage,
you'll be able to act more naturally.
You did great.
My goal is to raise my hand to the correct beat.
I raise my hand and walk around the stage.
I raise my hand, smile, greet the guests.
Being able to do that perfectly is my ultimate goal.
(The audition is now over.)
What did you think of all three?
I'm a little bit worried that our production
of "The Nutcracker" will be a complete failure.
(What is the shocking result?)
Gosh.
(The swans wait in silence.)
It's taking quite a while.
(I'm more nervous.)
- Our reevaluation. / - Gosh.
Can the three of you please come out?
(The three who auditioned are asked out.)
Director Hong will announce the result.
(It's their last chance.)
With...
Wise Ballet...
(Nerve-wracking)
(Who will perform with the others on stage?)
We'd appreciate you all to join us on stage.
Thank you.
(They all made it!)
You all improved tremendously in one week
which made me wonder what had actually happened.
I loved it.
Congratulations to the three of you!
(Congratulations!)
Congratulations.
We all made it.
(Finally, they smile.)
We all did a great job.
What did you think of them?
Watching them audition last week
made me worry that our production
of "The Nutcracker" will be a complete failure.
They improved so much in a week.
Joowon must've worked hard with them.
(A miracle happened in a week.)
I'm so relieved.
- Good job. / - That's not necessary.
I didn't do much.
I'm now feeling optimistic.
- The three of them... / - What do you say?
They should all...
- Did they all pass? / - Yes.
I'm sure they have what it takes.
They must train harder though.
Of course.
I'll make sure they do, starting tomorrow.
(The time left is most important to them.)
(They can now all congratulate each other.)
What did I say?
I'll do my best during the time I have
so that
I look like a real ballerina when I'm on stage.
Congratulations.
- How lucky are we to not crack nuts? / - Crack nuts?
As a perfect version of Clara's mom,
I'll present the finest opening.
I don't want people to feel like they wasted money.
(After the re-audition)
(Swans, feel the stage!)
They're rehearsing.
(Underneath bright lights,)
(the swans will greet the audience.)
One at a time, get a feel of the stage.
She hasn't danced ballet in eight years,
- but now she's back. / - Get on up there.
Jiwon, come on up.
(Jiwon steps onto the stage in eight years.)
How long has it been? Take a look.
This is madness!
- Let's do this. / - Take a look.
While practicing in the studio,
I thought I'd feel weird when I finally take the stage.
My gosh.
(Emotions stir from deep inside of her.)
I completely understand.
(She can't hold back the tears.)
(The others feel for her as well.)
The stage may be lonely since you're alone up here,
but the thousands of people in the audience...
(The audience is on your side too.)
They're on your side too.
I'm sure you'll feel warm up on that stage.
(Jiwon still remembers the moments.)
(Don't cry!)
It feels so weird.
I had no idea
that I'll be able to step on this stage again.
- It feels weird. / - Of course.
Go ahead and perform a lift.
But she's in tears.
Who cares? Just do any move you want.
(She's doing a lift in tears.)
- Go ahead. / - Let's do this.
(They perform a gorgeous lift.)
I feel like the show is imminent now.
We're finally on our way to perform on this stage.
Cheng Xiao, come on up here.
(Me?)
Wow!
(She takes Joowon's hand.)
Cheng Xiao has a lot of experience on stage.
- Yes. / - That's right.
Normally, I take the stage with the rest of my group.
Also, I only sing the same songs over and over again.
This time though, I'm performing ballet.
(She performs some of her moves too.)
You're so pretty.
- You look like a real doll. / - You really do.
- Isn't she like a doll? / - She is.
Please give her a round of applause.
(Good job, Cheng Xiao!)
Is it different to what you're used to as a gymnast?
- Yes. / - As in a lot?
We don't have lights shining on our faces.
Are there no bright lights above?
- Yes, because we have to throw and catch. / - Right.
The auditorium itself didn't feel that foreign to me.
Still, I'll probably be nervous when I take the stage,
and that's actually a good thing.
(I'll put on a great performance on stage.)
There's even a second floor.
(Sungeun's just nervous to be on stage.)
This is incredible.
I'm taking the stage as a ballerina and not an actor.
(She hasn't felt like this before.)
Of course, it feels foreign.
You said you had stage-fright.
I do. I'm scared of the stage.
Stand in the center and look at the lights.
Feel the lights as they shine on you alone.
(Underneath the blazing light,)
(she stands alone on stage.)
It made me worry about
whether or not I could actually perform on stage.
I had mixed feelings of excitement and worries.
She doesn't have stage-fright.
- Of course not. / - Look at her.
She seems relaxed.
(She doesn't look nervous at all.)
- You look pretty. / - That she does.
You're so pretty!
(They automatically clap at how beautiful she is.)
(It won't be long now.)
(They await the moment to meet the audience.)
(The next day at a physical therapy center)
It hasn't swollen.
Let's check the other ankle.
(They're here to check on Jiwon's ankle.)
No, it's swollen. Look for yourself.
- This one? / - She twisted her ankle completely.
- I see. / - It's swollen for sure.
(She's worried.)
- If you see here... / - It's her tendon.
- Ouch. / - She twisted it completely.
- We'll need to check it. / - What now?
Can she still dance?
(Can Jiwon still dance?)
We'll have to check it out first.
(The show is only a week away.)
(She might not be able to dance in it.)
I was surprised and so was everyone watching.
If I gave up at that moment,
I would've been...
(Jiwon's unexpected injury)
I would've been so angry at myself.
I knew that
I would never be able to forgive myself.
There's a tendon in our leg that's located here.
I guess I did twist it.
Even if you didn't twist it this time,
it would've been a ticking time bomb.
Her tendon was already stretched out enough.
So how will she have to practice?
If she stretches to the maximum like the others,
her body will give in too easily
and that might lead to an injury.
It's best if she warms up only a little bit.
So she should only get her heart-rate up
- and stretch her feet. / - Then she can practice.
That'll help her stay energized.
She'll warm up just until the grand battement.
On the day of the show too?
Especially on the day of the show.
On stage, dancers wear themselves out to the maximum.
If you injure yourself once more...
- That's what I'm worried about. / - Then it's over.
You can't dance,
so watch your ankle as you practice.
(She listens carefully to his advice.)
Stand up for me.
(She'll need to watch herself closely.)
You'll have to use your glutes more when you walk.
This definitely stabilizes my ankle.
(She'll disappoint the audience if she gets injured.)
Thank you so much.
(I'll look after myself.)
(A few days later on a cold winter day)
- Hello. / - Hi!
- Hello. / - Gosh.
- I love what you're wearing. / - You look passionate.
I thought you were someone else.
(Director Kim is beautifully dressed today.)
(Along one side of the studio,)
(beautiful and colorful outfits hang.)
(What are these outfits for?)
Aren't they extravagant?
- Yes. / - They're so pretty.
Today, we're going over the outfits you'll be wearing.
(The outfits set the era of the piece.)
(They highlight a character's personality.)
(Diverse outfits are worn in a ballet production.)
(The swans will try theirs on today.)
To see which outfits suit each of you the best,
I brought some with me.
- Are these yours? / - Yes, they're mine.
I think I saw them on your posters.
Yes, on an imagery photo.
That's really pretty.
This is what I wore in the first act of "Giselle".
I guess you can call it a semi-tutu.
The outfit gives off an innocent young girl vibe,
and the French doll wears a similar outfit.
It's a lot like what a shepherd wears.
- That last one. / - It's so beautiful.
It's the outfit I wore when dancing "The Dying Swan".
(Outfit from "The Dying Swan")
There's no red embellishment in "Swan Lake".
But "The Dying Swan" is a piece that explains death.
(The sad short ballet of a dying swan)
- That's why... / - It's about a dying swan.
- Death. / - It's as if the swan was shot.
- So, it looks like blood. / - Yes, blood.
I thought it was tears of blood.
Let's check the outfits in "The Nutcracker".
Are they the ones on that rack?
Yes.
(They are the outfits the swans will wear on stage.)
(It's as if they're from fairy tales.)
(They're so pretty.)
Why don't you try them on?
- Really? / - Could we?
I'll wear it on top.
Let's just see how you look.
This is the dress worn by Clara's mom.
I think it'll suit you.
Guys, please close your eyes.
Ta-da!
(My gosh!)
It fits you perfectly.
(Ta-da!)
(She has transformed into a noblewoman.)
(Her arms move gracefully.)
Ta-da!
It's as if it were tailor-made for you.
As you can see, I'm wearing it.
(It fits Jumi perfectly.)
- Are you keeping that on? / - Kids, your mom is here.
You don't have to keep it on.
Your mom's here. Let's eat.
You need to study. Have you done your homework?
(She's unbelievable.)
Let's move on to the next outside.
- Cheng Xiao. / - Yes?
This is for the Columbine doll.
It's adorable.
She's our very own Princess Pink.
Why don't you pose in character?
- Let's see how you look. / - Like this?
(Adorable)
It was adorable
like a fairy tale.
It was like being a princess of a fairy tale.
Yoonah, I think that's yours.
This is for the French doll.
- It's so pretty. / - Isn't it?
I don't think it'll fit.
It's so pretty.
- Isn't it pretty? / - It sure is.
Yoonah, you look amazing.
- She's so pretty. / - The colors suit you well.
You look so young and fresh.
To dress like a doll like that made me
reminisce my childhood.
Girls are all like that.
That's her genuine smile. It's real.
She's not smiling for the camera.
(Yoonah smiles for real thanks to the outfit.)
Sungeun's next.
Do this move.
(More)
- That's it. / - You look so pretty.
(The outfit brings out the sexiness in Sungeun.)
Is it a headpiece?
(Yeonjae looks even cuter.)
You look so pretty.
I should head to the amusement park.
We all should.
(Let's go!)
We all should go.
(While everyone enjoys the party)
- Jiwon. / - Jiwon, my gosh.
(However)
(She seems uncomfortable.)
I guess I'm too tall.
The outfit's too small for her.
- That's too bad. / - The length is fine.
The bodice is too small,
so she'll need to find another one that fits her.
Hers should be comfortable for the grand pas de deux
since she needs to be held.
(Meanwhile)
- But... / - You look amazing.
It's fascinating.
(The others pity her.)
(Sullen)
Truth be told, I was flustered.
(She can't hold back her laughter.)
What should I do about my outfit?
(I know)
I should quickly look for one.
(I'll search online.)
What about this?
I wore this when I was 18.
It's been ten years though.
(Will her old ballet outfit fit her?)
What if it's too short?
I can't close it.
(Jiwon's humiliated.)
(Jiwon's here to get herself a new outfit.)
- Do I need to come for the fitting? / - That's right.
I'll give you a call.
- Here you go. / - My gosh.
It's in ivory.
- The tutu. / - Yes.
It can't be shorter than this.
(How will she look in the finished garment?)
(A week before the show)
(This isn't a ballet studio.)
(Which of the swans live here?)
(Yoonah's busy in this early morning.)
(She's preparing a feast.)
As you know,
we need to eat well before the show.
So I'd like invite you over
- for a meal. / - Really?
- Yes, I'm inviting you. / - For real?
Is there a dress code?
- There is. / - What is it?
Wear a tight little black dress.
- Black? / - What?
Let's all show up in leotards.
- It's snug. / - You heard Sungeun.
We'll only eat until our belly's stick out.
How many is that? Did you blanch the octopus?
I'll do that now.
- We need to hurry up. / - We do.
Octopus and japchae. When do we make that?
Hold on a second. I've got this.
It's almost noon.
- Did you even buy the ingredients? / - I did.
Where are they?
(Where are the glass noodles?)
This is driving me crazy.
(Where are the glass noodles?)
Here they are. I found them.
(The glass noodles give back her smile.)
There's a member of our club called Cheng Xiao.
Yes, she's very pretty.
Did you know that she's Chinese?
(I know it now.)
She must miss home-cooked meals.
(On Yeonjae and Cheng Xiao's date)
What kind of food do you usually enjoy?
I like western cuisine such as steaks.
You must miss your mom's home-cooked meals.
When people ask what food I want to eat the most,
I always say it's home-cooked meals.
(For Cheng Xiao who misses home-cooked meals,)
(Yoonah makes some herself.)
(From western cuisine to Korean,)
(I prepared everything since)
(I didn't know what you'd like.)
(The bell rings.)
(Who does she greet first?)
- Welcome. / - Hello.
- Yoonah! / - She's pretty.
Hi, Cheng Xiao!
(It's nice to see her, but I'm too busy.)
She looks exactly like she does on TV.
Have a seat and wait.
(Now Yoonah is in a real rush.)
Have a seat. The food isn't ready yet.
(Cheng Xiao looks around.)
Yoonah, your house is so pretty.
- Hello. / - You really are pretty.
- Isn't she? / - She's pretty even in person.
(While they adore Cheng Xiao,)
(the bell rings.)
Someone's here.
Yoonah.
- Your house is awesome. / - Isn't it amazing?
We could perform our ballet here.
- Isn't it amazing? / - No way.
(The living room that amazes them)
(is also Yoonah's own fitness club)
(and study room.)
(It's where she worked on her homework for the show.)
- It's nice. / - This is great.
(They look around like fangirls.)
Hello, ma'am.
- It's nice to meet you. / - Hi.
Yoonah, you said that we should dress in black.
You're in black too.
And since I'm the host,
I'm wearing red pants. So is my mom.
- She's wearing red pants too. / - Really?
Is that really the best you could do?
She told me to get changed.
- Let me wash that. / - There's no room.
Hold on a second. Just leave us be.
Am I in the way?
(You were told to leave.)
She told me to get lost.
- You were kicked out. / - Right.
Yoonah, how are we supposed to do all this?
(She's confused.)
(Her mom feels rushed.)
(Vegetables are chopped,)
(boiled,)
(and stir-fried.)
(Nothing gets in the way)
(as the mom and daughter prepare the meal.)
(The bell rings.)
- She's here. / - Someone's here.
Should I answer?
It's this button.
You should open it.
(Yoonah runs out bare-footed.)
- I opened it. / - Jumi!
Hello.
(Who is it now?)
Hello.
Hello, ma'am.
(Jumi and Yeonjae are last to arrive.)
Thank you so much for having us over.
Gosh, it's the Olympic medalist.
(I'm a fan of yours.)
(Even the medalist is asked to sit and wait.)
Yoonah's mom doesn't want any of our help.
(Shouldn't we help though?)
(They watch in silence for a while.)
How are your rehearsals going?
I haven't been able to practice much.
I don't know if I'll be able to do it.
I'm sure you'll do well.
What about your diet?
Have you been trying to slim down?
I've only been thinking about it.
We're like that as well.
(The strawberries are delicious.)
(Finished dishes)
(come out of the kitchen.)
The table is being gradually set.
The dishes must be warm.
Look at the size of that octopus.
(At the sight of the huge octopus,)
(their eyes widen.)
- They're heavy. / - I'm good.
(It can't be a feast without japchae.)
Guys, take your seats.
Please sit.
(Yoonah and her mom prepared a feast for the swans.)
The Swan Club...
- Cheers. / - Cheers.
(For the Swan Club!)
Ma'am, always be healthy.
- Always be healthy, ma'am. / - Thank you.
(They wish for their health.)
- Thank you. / - Thank you for the meal.
- Thank you. / - Please dig in.
We had this octopus delivered from Taean.
(Octopus is yummy.)
(She eats doenjang jjigae.)
The doenjang jjigae is delicious.
It's so good.
(Yoonah watches the swans eat what she has cooked.)
(She's satisfied.)
Rehearsals have been killing me lately.
We need to eat up.
I'm not one to eat meat voluntarily.
I only do when others suggest it.
However, I've been thinking
that I need to eat some lately.
Is it good? I made it myself.
- It is. / - It's delicious.
It's really good.
In Korea, I've rarely
had the chance to eat a home-cooked meal
at someone's house.
I love meat as well,
and she made a lot of meat dishes.
I enjoyed the meal a lot.
We all come bearing small gifts today.
Let's open them.
Let's take a look.
(They all move right on cue.)
Gosh, my legs.
- What's all that? / - It's too much.
- Cheng Xiao... / - I'll go last.
Hers will be saved for last.
She must have prepared quite the gift.
(She can't wait.)
Thank you.
You can keep this in the bathroom.
You shouldn't have.
They're so pretty!
- They really are. / - They're gorgeous.
- This is for your home. / - Mom, this is for you
- since you love flowers. / - They're flowers.
You wanted to take a picture with Yeonjae.
Go ahead, then.
I'll head over to you.
Say, "Cheese". In one, two, three.
(With an Olympic Medalist)
Since it's winter, I brought body lotion.
- Gosh. / - My goodness.
(She's touched.)
(Lastly, Jumi hands her gift.)
If you look at this...
- It's adorable! / - Do you see it?
Behind the Nutcracker
is the Sugar Plum Fairy.
- The Sugar Plum Fairy. / - It's so pretty.
- However... / - What is it though?
(However)
(What's that sound?)
What is it though?
(My goodness!)
(What on earth is inside the beautiful box?)
(Everyone's shocked)
(over Jumi's special gift.)
(Why are you doing this to us?)
Jumi, how could you?
What is that?
I can't believe it.
What am I supposed to do with this anyway?
This is unbelievable.
The box was to let your guard down.
- No way. / - Did you make it yourself?
No, I ordered it.
- I see. / - I was told it could be done.
What am I going to do with it though?
I'll use it to surprise people.
- When guests come over... / - It shocked me.
(Jumi's gift shocked everyone.)
Because of the upcoming show, we were all tense.
We weren't having enough fun.
So I put together something that would
help relieve any stress and lower the level of tension.
They weren't as shocked as I hoped them to be though.
(Happy)
- Now this... / - I'm dying to see what that is.
- She brought a basket. / - What's in it?
It's nothing big.
I brought some snacks.
(Is it something scary too?)
- These... / - I know what they are.
Inside the snacks,
- there are notes. / - They're fortune cookies.
(Fortune cookies to foresee their future.)
- So... / - Do we all get one?
Yes.
- Who goes first? / - Jumi.
Jumi, read your fortune.
(What will it say in Jumi's cookie?)
(She can't wait.)
"Sincerely tell those how grateful you are."
Thank you, everyone.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
Here's Yeonjae's.
"Reserve yourself for later."
"You'll be met with a flustering challenge,"
"but you'll be able to conquer it."
"Hang in there. You're almost there."
That's a great one.
- Is it? / - You read one.
Of course, it's great.
(What does this mean?)
Cheng Xiao, go ahead.
Me?
(I'll read mine.)
"Instead of something loud,"
"enjoy the sound of a gentle classical music."
- "It will help relax..." / - "Body and soul."
"It will help relax your exhausted body and soul"
"and bring you back some peace in your life."
Cheng Xiao, I think that's exactly right for you.
Classical music as in ballet music?
See?
The Swan Club was your destiny.
Tonight,
practice ballet to music by Tchaikovsky.
(A perfect message for ballet girl Cheng Xiao)
(Just then)
Guys, we have a class today.
- What? / - A class?
It was just posted in our chat room.
- Really? / - Yes.
"A class and rehearsal will take place at 6 p.m."
(It's from Director Kim.)
Director Kim's unbelievable.
We ate so much though.
If I had known, I wouldn't have.
- Here. / - Let's bring it in.
Let's go ahead and practice.
- Swan Club. / - Swan Club.
- Yes, we can. / - Yes, we can.
(For the show in Busan!)
(That night)
It really hurts.
- I can sink down. / - Really?
- Here. / - No way.
(Rolling)
My leg too.
(Tingling)
- Gosh. / - Oh no.
It really hurts. What do I do?
I don't think I'm ready yet.
She's amazing.
It really hurts. It's now better though.
I'll hurt myself if I stretch any more.
(Her legs stretch like elastic.)
Don't overdo it.
Now to the back. And one...
After they stretch, they warm up with the barre.
Breathe in and to the side.
(Screaming)
See? You can do it. Now sous-sus.
Elongate. Elongate your limbs.
(The barre exercise is crucial to prevent injuries.)
That's it.
- All right. / - I'm sweating.
- Was it always this long? / - Tell me about it.
My body isn't ready yet.
It's still stiff.
Ready, go.
Suck in the belly.
(They keep on warming up.)
Grand battement. Give me four of them.
One and stay.
(They warm up without the barre.)
That's it.
(Saute is the jump done while holding your position.)
Knees go out to the side.
And go.
(Jump up and down like a spring!)
- Five, six, seven, eight. / - This is new.
Okay, let's start the music again.
(The music stops which flusters Sungeun.)
Ready, one, two...
(She looks awkward.)
- Five, six, seven, eight. / - What am I doing?
Don't give up.
(Next up is Jumi.)
- Five, six, seven, eight. / - My gosh.
What's with my arms?
You and me both.
- Let's try this. / - The music's too slow.
Arabesque!
Jete entrelace.
(They jump and land on the other foot.)
Okay.
Let's try the jump.
Ready? Five, six, seven...
One and two.
Glissade, exactly.
(Jump!)
That's amazing.
That's the end of our class.
(Warming up is over!)
(They all take a break.)
I'm exhausted.
(Who is wearing these worn out pointe shoes?)
(It's Yeonjae!)
(Since when did she start wearing pointe shoes?)
(A few days earlier)
(She came to practice after the audition.)
(She's playing around with the pointe shoes.)
Yeonjae, what do you have there?
Oh, these?
- Can I take a look? / - I had these at home.
- Really? / - Someone gave them to me as a gift.
- Gosh. / - I don't think I can wear them though.
I don't think you can. It's worn out.
Okay. Hold on a second.
Those shoes aren't possible to wear anymore.
- Here. / - Are these your old pointe shoes?
These are mine.
(Gosh)
Try these on.
I've already broken these in,
so let's find something that's comfortable for you.
Let's see how well you can do.
- You have large feet. / - I do.
They're wide.
(It's Yeonjae's first time wearing pointe shoes.)
On the inside.
(Joowon ties the ribbons for her.)
Tie it twice.
Stand on them.
(Can she adapt quickly to these shoes?)
Up.
Yes, that's good.
- Don't they hurt? / - I'm fine.
Aren't they comfortable?
- You're good at this. / - Here.
Are you for real?
(It's not easy to stand on pointe shoes at first.)
Try turning to the side.
I want to see your feet.
Why are you so good at this?
(She adapts perfectly on her first day.)
Walk over there and back for me.
(Tapping)
This feels weird.
- I bet it doesn't hurt. / - It doesn't.
(If so)
Do an echappe for me then.
That's it. Down and up.
- Doesn't it hurt? / - It doesn't hurt.
What if you danced the Russian doll in pointe shoes?
- The Russian doll? / - Yes.
- But it's too fast. / - I think you can do it.
- What about this move? / - You don't have to releve.
Just wearing them changes your lines completely.
You should perform in these.
Well...
Okay, sure.
If not now,
- then I'll never get the chance. / - Exactly.
(Yeonjae now takes on a new challenge.)
That's it. Good.
(Ever since that day, she practiced in pointe shoes.)
(Please look forward to my performance.)
- How do you stand on one foot? / - On one foot?
You can if you practice enough.
(Wow!)
Gosh.
I can't do it. I just can't.
(Cheng Xiao improved even more.)
You're really good at that.
- I couldn't at first. / - Yes, on one foot.
- I couldn't. / - I can't even do a passe.
It's scary.
(Giggling)
I'll hold you up.
Yes, that's it.
(The younger members rely on each other.)
(Cheng Xiao touches her foot.)
Look. I have a slight bruise on my foot.
Really?
- Why? / - To remedy bruises...
You have an injured tendon. How did that happen?
Was it during practice?
It's swollen up.
Be careful.
Mr. Shin, Cheng Xiao's foot is swollen.
There's a bruise on her ankle.
- You should rest. / - We just saw it.
- It's swollen. / - Oh no.
This isn't good.
- Did you twist your ankle? / - No.
- No? / - She didn't.
- I was doing fine though. / - Yes, I saw.
Take off your shoes and keep your foot elevated.
It doesn't hurt though.
You might think so since the camera's rolling.
The pain might hit you when you go home.
The bruise is quite dark.
(It's getting darker.)
It's getting worse.
The bruise is spreading as well.
(What now?)
- Hello. / - Hello.
- Hi. / - Hello.
- Are you warmed up? / - Yes.
Let's begin the rehearsal then.
- Director Kim... / - She goes straight to business.
It's Cheng Xiao's foot.
It happened out of the blue.
She was doing great on pointe shoes.
I know.
Her foot doesn't hurt, but there's a bruise.
Where exactly?
Does it hurt?
I don't feel any pain right now.
Do you remember bumping into anything?
Just now, I was practicing some moves and...
You won't participate in today's rehearsal.
I think that'll be wise.
Don't move around and rest for now.
(She feels uncomfortable sitting the rehearsal out.)
Today's rehearsal will be in the format of the show.
Envision the stage as you practice.
Let's go right into it.
Please play the music for Yoonah.
(Yoonah's rehearsal begins.)
(She takes elegant steps one at a time.)
I'm sorry. Can I start over?
(What?)
I'm sorry. Can I start over?
What's wrong? Did you hurt yourself?
Hold on a second.
Oh no. This is bad.
- Does it hurt? / - During the warm-up
when I attempted a jump,
I landed hard on my foot.
(Yoonah jumped during today's warm-up.)
(Crash)
- Does it hurt? / - I can't stand on my toes.
- Does it hurt? / - I can't stand on my toes.
- My gosh. / - What do I do?
This is crazy. What now?
(Oh no)
What do I do?
(This is bad.)
(All she can do is sigh.)
When did you injure yourself?
When I jumped earlier.
I forgot to breathe properly.
Is it okay to walk?
The sole of my foot tingles when I walk,
but it hurts when I'm in releve.
The sole of your foot?
- It flustered me just now. / - I see.
There was this sharp pain.
I don't think you should rehearse today either.
(What do I do?)
(Joowon seems to be lost in thought.)
(They don't know what to do.)
(The swans are on eggshells too.)
To be honest, ballet would be a tough sport
if it were categorized as one.
It takes a toll on the body.
The reason I asked you to practice every day
was to prevent injuries.
I know that you're busy
and ballet isn't your career.
I understand that you can't pour your life into this.
However, this is what I was worried about.
Since you're already exhausted,
you could get injured just by warming up.
When exactly is our D-day?
Is it Friday? Saturday?
I'm really worried.
You need to take this seriously.
You only have a week left now,
but it's not going to look pretty
when you take the stage like this.
(The show is in one week.)
(Will the swans)
(be able to perform well on the stage?)
(Joowon's harsh words motivate them again.)
(I am a ballerina.)
Yes, and turn.
(Practicing is the only way to go.)
I'm in China for a job, and now I'm in my hotel room.
(She practices in pointe shoes even in China.)
(They all may be in different places,)
(but they practice wherever they are.)
(Dubu, do you think we'll do well?)
(Of course!)
Gosh, it's small.
(Janghoon's busy at the crack of dawn.)
It's small, but still.
And I'm off.
Let's go.
(Manager Seo drives the car himself.)
(He focuses on the road.)
(Where is he driving to all nervous?)
He's here.
Please hop in.
It's cold, right?
This is for the each of you.
What's this?
(Janghoon comes bearing gifts.)
- There you go. / - Thank you.
- Can we open it? / - Yes, of course.
(His present makes them laugh.)
Let's go ahead and pick up the others.
(They head to pick up the others.)
Here they come.
- Finally. / - Yes, finally.
You're drifting towards it.
We're here.
Hello.
Hop in.
- Let's get in. / - Hi.
- Cheng Xiao! / - It's been a while.
Yoonah, this is for you.
Yours is very big.
(Santa Seo strikes again.)
Thank you.
For a comfortable, warm, and cozy ride,
I prepared three items for a good sleep.
- This is great. / - A hot pack.
(Santa Seo's gift set)
I love fluffy socks.
They're socks.
I'll give you a safe ride to Busan.
- I thought it was a lie. / - What was?
When you said you'd be picking us up,
- I thought it'd be a lie. / - I haven't
woken up this early recently.
- Exactly. / - It was a shock to me too.
So, how are you all feeling today?
(How are they today?)
I was too nervous to sleep.
(They were too nervous to sleep.)
If we had another chance after this,
we'd feel less pressured.
- But that's not the case. / - We only have one chance.
To be honest,
I'm not really that nervous right now.
However, I do get nervous right before I step on stage.
- Of course. / - Right?
It's the same with any sort of performance.
Exactly.
Help us with the anxiety then.
Not being nervous at all could ruin your performance.
So, being nervous is actually good for us.
- We need it. / - Right.
Being a little nervous is good for our performance.
Your meals and accommodations have been well arranged.
(Janghoon is their butler for the day.)
(He prepared their meals with love.)
(He did everything to make the swans comfortable.)
(He even ran errands for them.)
(He ran here and there to meet their needs.)
(From Manager Seo of Swan Club)
(He's the club's official giant angel.)
Why do I look so lonely though?
(Stay tuned for the lonely yet giant angel.)
I'll treat you all to something delicious.
- Really? / - It can be anything.
An early start to the day has spiked my appetite.
- Is that so? / - Yes.
Which rest stop snack do you like?
- Walnut cake. / - I like roasted chestnuts.
- That's right. / - Chestnuts.
Grilled dried squid is the best.
- No, potatoes are the best. / - Potatoes!
- Yes, potatoes. / - What about hotbar?
- That too. / - Those used to be my favorite.
Talking about food has got us excited.
That's how hungry I am right now.
(The Swan Car has finally left Seoul.)
It's exciting to take an overnight trip
- with my girlfriends. / - Is it your first time?
Yes.
I normally go on trips with my family.
Since I got married, I've never been on trips
with just my friends.
- Really? / - To go somewhere
accompanied by five women is a first for me too.
You should be glad to have such an experience.
(A fun time with great people)
(Yawning)
(Their eyes get heavy.)
We're at a rest stop!
(Let's get a bite to eat!)
Finally!
- Cheng Xiao, you're up. / - Good job.
We're here.
Guys, let's go.
- Do you want a corn dog? / - Yes, a corn dog.
(The snacks lure the swans.)
(How many rest stop snacks have you tried?)
- Warn walnut cakes. / - Walnut cakes!
There it is.
Fish cakes are over there.
It's delicious. Try one.
(The swans can eat just about anything.)
- Are you all done? / - Yes.
It's cold, so let's head inside.
(They go inside to properly eat the food.)
It's cold.
The walnut cakes are delicious.
- It's hot. / - We have to wear leotards.
I think I'm eating a little too much right now.
I'm really nervous.
- The show... / - I'm worried.
- I appear first in the first act. / - Goodness.
I didn't think I'd be taking on this big challenge
- at my age. / - Yoonah...
Gosh, I'm sorry.
(Oops)
- Gosh. / - You're nine years younger than me.
- Have a bite to eat. / - It's freezing.
Isn't it so cold? / - Dig in.
I'm worried that this is the last meal
- that Manager Seo will buy us. / - Don't worry.
I'll keep treating you all.
Anyway, I more than believe that you'll do well.
Just so you know, I couldn't sleep either.
- I don't think you meant that. / - He didn't.
That reminds me.
He didn't see it because he was driving.
- Could you show us again? / - That's right.
- Do it. / - Mimic how Manager Seo looks at us.
I can do impressions of you.
- How? / - What can you do?
I want to see it too.
(Like this)
- Let me see. / - I can't see her.
I know what she's doing!
- What did she do? / - Watch it when the show airs.
Keep your eyes on the road.
It's how Manager Seo looks at us.
I might burst into laughter.
Mimic how he looks at us.
- Go ahead. / - How does it go?
When he sits, he sits like this.
He doesn't sit up straight.
Let's say we're getting our makeup done.
(How long is this going to take?)
(He agrees.)
You're great at that.
- Yes, that's it. / - Right.
- Look up and down. / - Do it with him now.
Look up and down.
(She's like a human copying machine.)
That's it.
That's exactly how he looks at us.
That's absurd.
I always do my best on this show.
Do you know how upset I am when I'm not called?
You don't want to be with us,
so you try and get out of it.
Anyway, let's get back on the road.
Let me.
- Thank you so much. / - Thank you.
It's the least I can do.
- Thank you. / - This is how diligent I am.
Let's go then!
(Busan, here we come!)
(Next week)
It's our one and only chance.
I just want to show the hard work I've put in.
We need to do well.
(They just have to believe in their training.)
(The swans' final rehearsal)
No, not yet!
(An unexpected incident)
(The final rehearsal wasn't perfect.)
(But the beginning of the show draws near.)
(Will the swans be able to perform well?)
("Secret Garden" by Oh My Girl)
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