In the bustling halls of Seongbuk's general course high school in the summer of 1998, a tale unfolds, weaving together the lives of two vastly different individuals - the beloved queen bee of the campus and an unexpected protagonist who challenges the status quo.
Our story commences with the introduction of the school's darling, Han Soo-jin, a privileged and pampered heiress whose charm and affluence have garnered her the adoration of her peers. Soo-jin reigns supreme, basking in the attention and admiration of her classmates, blissfully unaware of the impending upheaval in her meticulously constructed world.
Enter our enigmatic protagonist, Lee Min-woo, a newcomer whose arrival will soon upset this balance. With an air of mystery surrounding him, Min-woo is an outlier, distinctly different from the adoring flock that surrounds Soo-jin. Fate intervenes as a seat re-arrangement in class places Min-woo beside the unsuspecting Soo-jin, setting the stage for a clash of wills and a journey of self-discovery.
Initially dismissive of Min-woo's presence, Soo-jin finds herself in a moment of desperation, unable to rely on her usual charm to maintain her academic facade. In a bold move fueled by desperation, she demands to copy Min-woo's notes, expecting compliance as per her entitlement. However, to her astonishment and indignation, Min-woo refuses, challenging her expectations and sparking a chain of events that will forever alter their dynamic.
Caught red-handed by the vigilant gaze of their teacher, Soo-jin faces the consequences of her actions, her carefully crafted facade crumbling under the weight of accountability. Min-woo's refusal to yield to Soo-jin's demands earns him the respect of his classmates, shattering the illusion of her untouchable reign and eventually leading to her downfall.
As the weeks pass on, Soo-jin and Min-woo must navigate the waters of their changing status in the school, as well as their feelings for each other.
woonhak is loud, impulsive, and always at the center of attention. riwoo is quiet, serious, and would rather blend into the background. when these two polar opposites meet as new classmates, sparks fly-but not the romantic kind. with every interaction, their clashing personalities turn into a rivalry that neither can ignore. yet, beneath the teasing glares and sarcastic comebacks, both begin to feel something they never expected.
as they navigate high school life, shared secrets, and awkward moments, woonhak and riwoo find themselves slowly breaking down each other's walls. meanwhile, their friends, taesan, leehan, sungho, and jaehyun, have their own love stories unfolding-adding even more chaos and warmth to their days.
in a journey filled with stolen glances, accidental confessions, and unforgettable memories, woonhak and riwoo learn that sometimes, love can blossom in the unlikeliest places-even between rivals.