When the Ice Cracks, the Music Plays

Ki-ho had his life figured out. Ice skating? Nailed it. Olympic dreams? Practically in the bag. Everything was smooth sailing-until one not-so-graceful landing knocked him right off course (and into a hospital bed). Oops.
Just when he thought life couldn't throw any more curveballs, enter the seven friends who are equal parts supportive and chaos. With their relentless positivity (and some questionable pep talks), they help him get back on his feet-literally. But instead of skating toward gold, Ki-ho finds himself... auditioning for a K-pop group?
From quadruple axels to quadruple threats, Ki-ho has no idea how he ended up trading his skates for stage lights, but here we are. Between intense dance rehearsals, catchy songs he can't get out of his head, and the minor detail of having an abusive father lurking in the background, Ki-ho's new life is a rollercoaster of high notes and low blows.
Will he stick the landing this time? Or will the spotlight be as slippery as the ice he left behind?
When the ice cracks, the music plays is a slice-of-life story that blends the absurdity of sudden career shifts with the heartwarming power of passion.

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