In tvN's drama 'Four Hands', Song Kang's portrayal of genius pianist Kang Bi-oh has sparked curiosity among viewers regarding his piano performances. His natural posture and hand movements at the piano have led many to wonder if he is playing himself. This authenticity is a result of Song Kang taking piano lessons and diligently practicing hand movements and posture prior to filming.
The actual piano performances for Kang Bi-oh's character in the drama were carried out by professional pianist Park Ju-young. Park Ju-young specifically performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, carefully considering Kang Bi-oh's musical personality. Song Kang's dedication was highlighted by his comment that practicing piano was 'more intense for his forearms than weightlifting', and Lee Jun-young also reportedly practiced until his fingers cramped.
Local bloggers note that the piano scenes in 'Four Hands' are a blend of Song Kang's acting, his personal piano practice, and the professional performances by the pianist double. They find it impressive that the actors did not merely mimic playing, but put significant effort into conveying the characters' perfectionist tendencies and emotions, contributing to the scenes' realism.
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