Song Kang, affectionately known as "The Son of Netflix," is making his highly-anticipated return to the screen. The actor stars alongside Lee Jun-Young in the upcoming romantic youth drama Four Hands, Two Sonatas. This series marks a major collaboration between tvN and Netflix, promising an intense exploration of music, rivalry, and personal growth at an elite arts high school.
The first teaser trailer for Four Hands, Two Sonatas highlights the electrifying encounter between two piano prodigies. It showcases breathtaking piano performances and the emotional tension building at Korea Arts High School. Viewers get a glimpse into the competitive yet passionate world where talent collides with personal struggles.
Watch the teaser trailer below:
The official teaser poster shared by Netflix Korea captures the essence of the drama with striking visuals of the leads. It emphasizes the theme of two geniuses sharing one piano, hinting at the deep connections and rivalries to come. The poster builds excitement for the series' August 29 premiere.
Song Kang as Kang Bi-O brings his proven charisma to the role of the elite piano prodigy. Ranked first in both academics and performance, Kang Bi-O is praised as a future star destined for the world’s top competitions. His steady path faces disruption with the arrival of a formidable rival, adding layers of tension to his character arc.
Lee Jun-Young as Choi Jeong-Yo portrays the naturally gifted pianist with a troubled past. Choi Jeong-Yo abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood but returns to confront his buried passion upon arriving at the school. His dynamic with Kang Bi-O promises compelling scenes of rivalry and potential reconciliation.
Jang Gyu-ri as Hong Jae-In completes the central trio as the dedicated viola major. With her exceptionally sensitive hearing, Hong Jae-In constantly seeks music that truly moves her and finds it in Kang Bi-O’s playing. She evolves into a close friend and supporter, adding emotional depth and harmony to the story's competitive landscape.
What is Four Hands, Two Sonatas about?
Here's Netflix's synopsis of Four Hands, Two Sonatas:
Piano prodigy Kang Bi O is consistently ranked first in both academics and performance. Praised as a future star destined for the world’s top competitions, his steady path begins to shake when he encounters an unexpected rival. That rival, Choi Jeong Yo, is a gifted pianist who abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood. His sudden arrival at the school brings him face to face with the musician who once reignited his passion for music, forcing him to confront the gift he had long buried. Completing the trio is Hong Jae In, a viola major with exceptionally sensitive hearing. Constantly searching for music that truly moves her, she becomes a close friend and devoted supporter of Kang Bi O, whose playing has captivated her since childhood. As intense competition evolves into connection, the three youths collide and grow within the pressure-filled world of music, forming friendships born from rivalry, emotions shaped by ambition, and a powerful harmony created through their shared passion.
Directed by Park Hyeon-seok and written by Shin Yi-won, the series is produced by Studio Dragon. It delves into the lives of young musicians navigating ambition, friendship, and romance in a high-stakes environment. The title itself refers to a piano technique involving two players on one instrument, symbolizing the intertwined destinies of the characters.
Additional cast members like Kim Joo-heon as Do Hyeon-su, Yoon Se-ah as Kang Ji-hye, and Jung Jin-young as Kang Seung-un further enrich the narrative. These supporting roles add familial and institutional layers to the central trio's journey. The drama blends classical music elements with youthful coming-of-age themes for a unique viewing experience.
Four Hands, Two Sonatas will have a total of 12 episodes.
Source: Netflix Korea
