Plot Outline:
• Introduction:
• Introduce Lee Hyeon-seo, a 14-year-old girl struggling with insecurities about her appearance and personal hygiene. Despite her difficulties, her love for K-pop, especially for Cha Eun-woo, gives her a sense of comfort and escape.
• Describe her home life: absent parents due to work, an elder brother who moved away, leaving her feeling isolated.
• School Life:
• Hyeon-seo is relentlessly bullied for her appearance, hygiene issues, and introverted nature. Her classmates mock her dream of becoming a singer like her idol.
• Highlight her resilience—she secretly practices singing at night despite the bullying and her circumstances.
• Personal Struggles:
• Dive into her physical challenges: the lingering bad odor, dandruff, acne, and dietary issues. She tries everything to fix these problems but feels hopeless.
• Emphasize her inner monologues about how she believes her idol, Cha Eun-woo, would never struggle like her.
• A Turning Point:
• Hyeon-seo comes across an online singing contest hosted by Cha Eun-woo's company. Determined to meet him, she decides to participate, believing it might be her chance to change her life.
• She begins working on herself—not just her singing but also addressing her issues, slowly learning about self-care, better eating habits, and building her confidence.
• Crossing Paths:
• While practicing for the competition, Hyeon-seo accidentally gets a chance to meet Cha Eun-woo at a fan meet-and-greet.
• During their brief interaction, Cha Eun-woo shares an unexpected anecdote about his struggles before becoming an idol, subtly inspiring her to never give up on herself.
• Climax:
• Hyeon-seo performs at the contest, giving it her all. Although she doesn’t win, her story catches the attention of the audience and judges, including Cha Eun-woo.
• Cha Eun-woo recognizes her from the fan meet and sends her a message of encouragement, reminding her that everyone, including idols, has struggled behind the scenes.
