Here's a brief summary of a long, mysterious high school Korean drama enemies-to-lovers story:
Title: "Shadow of the Past"
Setting: An elite high school in Seoul, South Korea
Plot:
- Protagonist Lee Ji-Hoon, a transfer student, and heiress Cha Eun-Soo, the school's queen bee, become sworn enemies due to a mysterious incident in their past.
- As they engage in a series of mind games and sabotage, they uncover dark secrets about their school, families, and each other's pasts.
- As the truth begins to unravel, they realize their hatred is rooted in a tragedy that binds them together.
- Amidst the web of lies and deceit, they must navigate their feelings and work together to uncover the truth, all while facing dangerous obstacles and unexpected allies.
Themes: mystery, suspense, romance, family secrets, redemption
Characters:
- Lee Ji-Hoon: brooding, intelligent, and resourceful
- Cha Eun-Soo: beautiful, cunning, and fiercely loyal
- Supporting characters: loyal friends, suspicious teachers, and powerful family members
Genre: high school drama, mystery, romance, thriller
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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