Naeil's Cantabile – Season 1
Musical prodigy Cha Yoojin dreams of conducting orchestras, but despite his ambitions and international upbringing, he's begrudgingly stuck in South Korea because of a traumatic childhood accident. Cue Seol Naeil, a nutty classmate who eschews the rules and plays everything by ear, from music to life. Though initially repelled by her unrefined ways, Yoojin slowly discovers Naeil is the unique melody to his harmony: combined, the two create a song that makes their hearts soar.
Episodes
Lesson 1
Cha Yoojin's boredom with the way he is learning music leads to him working with the most unlikely person, Seol Naeil.
Lesson 2
As Yoojin is starting to be more open about music he learns that an instructor who can change his life is joining the school.
Lesson 3
Yoojin refuses to give up on his dream to conduct and is willing to prove himself worthy of doing just that.
Lesson 4
All of Maestro Franz Stresemann's test lead to Yoojin's opportunity to really prove himself as a conductor.
Lesson 5
After the unexpected outcome of the orchestral competition, things start to change a little for Yoojin and his star musicians.
Lesson 6
Naeil is starting to feel Yoojin drift away from her and his performance at the Yoon Yi Music Festival only increases her fears.
Lesson 7
Yoojin is faced with a tough decision about what's right and what's best for his friends.
Lesson 8
Even when he tried to do what was best for them, Yoojin seems to be losing his friends.
Lesson 9
The news which of orchestra is being dissolved comes as a surprise and presents a new start for everyone.
Lesson 10
The formation of a new orchestra isn't going to be easy and they will need to be approved by the school board.
Lesson 11
The new orchestra needs to be a big hit and if it is, it will mark a new beginning for many of its members.
Lesson 12
With their first hurdle behind them the Rising Star Orchestra has to overcome their internal struggles.
Lesson 13
As Naeil continues to progress as a pianist she is forced to deal with her past.
Lesson 14
Now that Naeil has faced her fears, it's time for Yoojin to face his problems.
Lesson 15
Naeil makes the tough decision that it's more important for Yoojin to study aboard than to stay with her.
Lesson 16
Yoojin is conquering his fears so now the only thing holding he and Naeil from being together is her winning the competition.