Ji-hye, a young and ambitious fashion designer, has always dreamt of making a name for herself in the fashion industry. She lives in a small town in South Korea, where opportunities are limited. One day, she receives an unexpected scholarship to study fashion design at a prestigious university in Seoul.
Excited about her new journey, Ji-hye moves to Seoul and starts her classes. While struggling to keep up with the demanding curriculum, she meets Min-joon, a talented and charismatic musician who also attends the university. They quickly become friends and find solace in each other's company as they navigate the challenges of their respective fields.
As Ji-hye's fashion designs start gaining recognition, she catches the attention of a renowned fashion company. They offer her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase her collection at a high-profile fashion event. Overwhelmed with joy and pressure, Ji-hye pours all her energy into creating her best work yet.
Meanwhile, Min-joon's band gets an opportunity to perform at a music festival, which could potentially launch their career. However, just days before the event, Min-joon's bandmate gets injured, jeopardizing their chances of performing. Feeling devastated, Min-joon contemplates giving up on his dreams.
Ji-hye, recognizing Min-joon's talent and passion, encourages him to pursue his dreams and offers to help him find a replacement for his injured bandmate. Together, they embark on a mission to find the perfect replacement, facing numerous setbacks and rejections along the way.
As the fashion event and music festival draw closer, Ji-hye and Min-joon's bond deepens, and they realize their feelings for each other. However, their dreams are at stake, and they must make difficult choices between love and career.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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