The Second Melody - Season 1, Episode 16
INT. ACADEMY DORM ROOM - NIGHT
Hyun-woo is at his desk, a laptop open in front of him. On the screen is a blank music production program. He's not looking at Bitcoin charts. He's working. He puts on his headphones, and a familiar beat starts playing. It's a high-energy pop track, the kind of song that gets people on their feet. He starts to sing, his voice a powerful blend of his past training and present emotion.
(SOUND of music)
He gets an email notification. It's from a small entertainment company. The subject line reads, "RE: Song Demo." The body of the email is short. "We'll take it. The payment has been transferred. Thank you for your work." Hyun-woo stares at the number, a substantial amount, and a small smile forms on his lips. This is his real path to financial freedom. This is his way to get what he wants without risking his grandparents' money.
[SCENE END]
[SCENE START]
INT. ACADEMY CAFETERIA - DAY
Hyun-woo sits alone, picking at his food. He's distracted, thinking about the prank. Jisoo sits across from him.
JISOO You're still thinking about it, aren't you?
Hyun-woo looks at her, surprised.
HYUN-WOO How did you know?
JISOO Because I know you. You can't hide from me.
Hyun-woo lets out a sigh.
HYUN-WOO It was a prank. Just some jealous trainees.
JISOO And you know that for a fact?
Hyun-woo nods.
JISOO Then why are you still letting it bother you? Don't you know who you are?
Hyun-woo shakes his head.
JISOO You're the guy who sings with a soul. You're the guy who can write songs that make people feel something.
Hyun-woo looks at her, surprised. She doesn't know his past, but she knows his heart.
JISOO Don't let some small-time haters get to you. You're bigger than that.
Hyun-woo smiles for the first time in a while.
[SCENE END]
[SCENE START]
EXT. ACADEMY ENTRANCE - DAY
Hyun-woo is leaving the academy with his groupmates. They see Min-jun and his group. The two groups stop and stare at each other. Min-jun smirks.
MIN-JUN So, I heard you're getting cocky.
HYUN-WOO I don't know what you're talking about.
MIN-JUN Oh, you know. I hear a lot of things. I hear you're trying to win the showcase.
HYUN-WOO I'm just doing my best.
MIN-JUN Your best isn't good enough. I'm going to win this showcase. And then I'm going to take everything from you. Your fame, your friends, your family... everything.
Hyun-woo stares at him, but his mind is elsewhere. He knows he can't let Min-jun win. He has to succeed for himself and for his family.
[SCENE END]
[SCENE START]
INT. ACADEMY DORM ROOM - NIGHT
Hyun-woo is in his room. He looks at his phone. He has a new app, a "crypto wallet," and he is getting ready to invest the money he earned from the song. He knows this is a gamble, but he's not afraid. He is a ghost, with nothing to lose. He is a man on a mission, and he will do whatever it takes to succeed. He looks at a Bitcoin price chart. It's an incredibly low number, but he knows its future value.
[SCENE END]