Karina Yu, a renowned Victoria's Secret Angel supermodel, is a picture of perfection. She lives a life of glamour and glitz, but behind the dazzling smile and the flawless physique lies a heart burdened by the scars of a past betrayal. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, Karina struggles to trust, to love again and convinced that love is a fleeting illusion. Enter Kim Minjeong, the charismatic frontwoman of an up-and-coming band, whose raw talent and infectious energy captivate Karina. As Minjeong relentlessly pursues Karina with a blend of witty banter, heartfelt gestures, and a genuine understanding of her past, Karina begins to question her own defenses. Will Minjeong be able to melt Karina's icy defenses and convince her that love is worth the risk? Or will the weight of Karina's past fears ultimately tear them apart?

In the cutthroat world of K-pop, the pressure to succeed can be blinding, but for Jimin, Minjeong, Aeri, and Yizhuo, the stage is only part of their journey. As perfectionist leader Jimin struggles to hold the group together under mounting expectations, she finds an unexpected anchor in Minjeong, whose steady presence becomes a lifeline. Meanwhile, the playful tension between Aeri and Yizhuo begins to unravel into something far more tender, even as the demands of their careers threaten to tear them apart. Amid grueling rehearsals, swirling rumors, and the weight of their comeback performance, the group must confront not just their challenges, but their deepest fears and desires. Together, they'll discover that the real battle isn't just surviving the spotlight-it's staying true to themselves and the bonds that keep them going. Heartfelt, raw, and filled with quiet moments of vulnerability, Under the Spotlight is a story of friendship, love, and the strength it takes to find yourself when the whole world is watching.

Karina's grandfather has a deep wish for her to date someone from her class, hoping to see grandchildren before he passes away. This places Karina in a difficult position, as she genuinely wants to fulfill her grandfather's desire and secure her own freedom in the process. However, she has no interest in dating anyone from her class, making the situation quite complicated. In an attempt to solve this issue, Karina comes up with a plan and decides to pay Winter, a classmate, to pretend to be her girlfriend. Despite Winter's willingness to help, her acting skills and certain quirks make the fake relationship hard to convincingly pull off. As they spend more time together, Karina begins to realize that her feelings for Winter are becoming real. She finds herself drawn to Winter in a way she hadn't anticipated, yet she hesitates to act on these feelings, unsure of how to proceed. Before Karina can put together the courage to talk about her growing feelings, Winter unexpectedly confesses her own feelings for Karina. This revelation changes everything, leaving Karina to navigate the new, genuine emotions between them and consider what it means for her relationship with Winter and her grandfather's wishes. - PURE FICTION thanks so much for reading 🫶🏻

"A década de 80 foi marcante por vários fatores; a ascensão do rock, a permeabilidade do jazz e o cinema. Ah, claro, e Yu Jimin. Bom, pelo menos para Minjeong." Kim Minjeong não tinha muitas preocupações no início dos anos oitenta além de tirar o lixo para fora, fazer as tarefas de casa e se esforçar para tirar notas boas. Estancada em Jeju, uma cidadezinha pequena e litorânea, nada parece fazer muito sentido além da monotonia constante. Os dias são longos e as noites piores, frequentemente assemelhando-se à terríveis devaneios de um sono mal dormido. Até Yu Jimin, sua melhor amiga, deixar tudo de pernas para o ar. Mas tudo na amizade, claro. Afinal, Minjeong é hétero. × NÃO ACEITO ADAPTAÇÕES DESTA OBRA ×

Kim Minjeong es invisible, o así es cómo se denomina ella misma; nadie la escucha, pasa desapercibida y tiene un crush enorme en una chica que ni siquiera la nota. Ella solo era un chica normal más, hasta que ocurre algo que vuelve su vida completamente patas arriba. Historia original. No se permiten adaptaciones.

Depois de passar pelo pior momento de sua vida no último ano do ensino médio, Kim Minjeong volta aos estudos e dá início à sua jornada acadêmica, disposta a se reerguer e planejar novamente o seu futuro. Mas seus planos são interrompidos quando reencontra Yoo Jimin na universidade, uma antiga colega de turma da escola qual Minjeong nunca se esqueceu e também, nunca deixou de odiar. Quando o ódio recíproco entre as duas renasce por motivos do passado, elas acabam perdendo o controle e a certeza de seus sentimentos uma pela outra.