- I was a child - Let's go, kids
who goes unnoticed
I must've known that already
Or, why would I insist
on wearing a princess dress
on a kindergarten field trip?
Um,
I think we went to a beach
Was it the east coast?
Or the west coast?
Wait,
maybe not!
Maybe it was the south coast?
Honestly, I don't remember
All I remember is
that everyone eventually left
I still think about it
What if I listened to Mom
and wore the uniform instead?
Then maybe I wasn't left alone
Even in the orphanage,
I still went unnoticed
No one would remember
to feed me
On those hungry nights,
I would
just keep drinking tap water
You know what's cool?
No matter how much I drank,
I never felt full
It was like
all that water leaked through a hole in me
Our commute system was a little unusual
We all rode together in a van
Without the orphanage logo on the van,
I could’ve pretended
that I was an idol trainee
Not that it would've worked
I spent a lifetime going unnoticed
Getting attention like that?
It was the worst
You know what?
We can't even pass
basic background checks
So, getting a part-time job isn't easy
An older kid from the orphanage
felt generous and set me up
with drug shopping
We had to use fake IDs, of course
Are you a smart kid?
What's your class rank?
Around 15?
Oh
You're good
Our class only has 30 students, so...
Got any plans after you turn twenty?
I don't know
Never really thought about it
You've got to have a dream
So your dream job
was selling drugs to desperate kids?
It's on me
Gangnam kids would kill for this
Study hard
Or you'll end up like me
If some polished adult
had said that to me,
I probably wouldn’t have listened
Huh
Maybe it came from a total loser,
but it hit different, you know?
So, for the first time ever, I tried studying
And guess what?
The best I ever did was 15th in class
But I ended up 15th in the whole school
It was just a number on a piece of paper
But it changed how people treated me
Now, even without eating,
I felt full
and then I wanted more
Now, I wanted to be
number one
Bitch, say something, huh?
- It wasn’t just the adults who changed - Fucking hell, you ask her
- Wait, she's going to cry! - Once I topped the grades,
those who used to tear me apart
had to leave me alone
Whatever happened,
I had to stay number one
Because, going back
felt worse than dying
Hey
Is this all you've got?
What was that?
Never mind
Let's go
So, this is my last night
I'm moving to Seoul
Seoul?
Where in Seoul?
Gangnam?
Did rich people adopt you?
I found my dad
The 2024 College Scholastic Ability Test held today
is being called
one of the most difficult in recent years
The test director stated
that it was set at a level
similar to last year’s
However, students felt otherwise
In particular, the math section
was much more difficult than expected
It is seen as a key factor
that could determine admission outcomes
- for top-ranking medical school applicants - Seulgi, this call's for you
Okay
Due to varying difficulty across elective subjects,
the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation
will review any objections
before releasing official scores on December 8
We now bring you breaking news
One of the question makers for the 2024 CSAT has been found dead
Kim Jiwook reporting...
Thank you
Text me when you go to your lesson later
I'll come pick you up
We'll see
Hey, Choi Kyung!
Wait up!
Who was that?
Geez, Kyung!
You act like you don't care about me
I didn't know you were watching!
I met him at the recital last week
So you'll break up soon
Yeah, I just dumped him
Though he doesn't seem to realize it
Poor soul
Bless his heart
You know,
can I ask you something?
Why are you walking so fast?
We're seniors now
With traffic and red lights,
I thought walking might be faster
And I was right
At this pace,
I can get to class in under 20 minutes
Hey, Choi Kyung!
I said wait up
Hello
Who's this?
I transferred here today
Oh...
Where are you on here?
Transferring in senior year,
and you're not with your parents?
Head over to Class 2
Also...
Yeah?
How about actually wearing
the proper uniform starting tomorrow?
Oh...
Sure
Sorry, where's the senior classroom?
♪ Onto this harsh, barren land
Like a breath of rain
♪ You who thirst for knowledge
♪ Come this way
♪ Here we stand
Excuse me
Buy a flower
I'm sorry
Please, buy some flowers
The entrance ceremony is about to begin
Get that peddler out of here, now!
Yes, of course
Oh, Miss!
You can't sell flowers here
Come on, please leave
No, I won't
I won't leave
Not until I sell everything
No, you have to get up
- You can't do this here - I said I won't leave
I'll buy them
Miss,
I'll buy all your flowers
How much are they?
10,000 won a stem
Here you go
Uh?
All good now, right?
Let me get you up
Thank you
Come with me now
Come on
Good morning freshmen, and welcome to Chaehwa Girls' High School
I'm Yoo Jeyi, the student body president
Our school is the most prestigious private high school in Korea
Boasting 117 years of history and deep tradition
It is also considered a great honor
to become one of Yoo Jeyi's juniors
Don't you agree?
That was a joke
Okay
Freshmen and honored guests,
may I have your attention, please?
Before we begin the ceremony,
let us take a moment of silence
For the past four years,
we were guided by a devoted teacher
named Mr. Woo Dohyuk
at Chaehwa Girls' High School
He has passed away just recently
We will remember him
as a great mentor
and a principled educator
Knowing he would not have wanted
his students' focus disrupted,
and in respect of the family’s wishes,
we will hold a brief moment of tribute
Now,
moment of silence
Now!
Let us begin our 2024 orientation of Chaehwa Girls' High School
You can't be here, you're not in this school
Let us begin
After exploring our history, shall we proceed to our campus tour?
One of our campus' highlight is the outdoor amphitheater
Including the medical club, you can join over 40 diverse student clubs
At here
Through academic excellence and a little bit of friendly rivalry,
28% of our students are admitted to medical schools every year
Furthermore, we have consistently swept
both national and international academic competitions
Every single one of you should be proud to be here
I sincerely look forward to your bright future at our prestigious Chaehwa Girls' High School
Thank you
We'll now present the scholarship certificates
This is for Han Jeongwon
What took you so long?
Take an empty seat
Next is Kim Yeonsu
Kim Yeonsu, the first place,
will receive a certificate
along with a three million won award
Congratulations
Let's all give her a big round of applause
The 7th
is the first interview strategy class
Submit your academic advising form
with your top three school-department picks
The 10th is the pre-learning report presentation
The 28th is the first mock exam
Submit your student record plans
and set your GPA goals...
How many of you will make
into Hankuk University's pre-med?
Any other questions?
Miss,
which class is Yoo Jeyi in?
Why are you even asking that?
I mean, of course!
- We want to know - We want to know
We want to know
Yoo Jeyi, I have high hopes for you
You know that, right?
I'll do my best
255 days until the CSAT
That's it from me
Can I have it back?
Jeyi
This is your seat
I saved it for you earlier
Hi, my name is...
I know, Yoo Jeyi
I heard it earlier
Thanks to the equipment
you donate every year, Mr. Yoo,
our medical club
has now become Chaehwa’s pride
Reminds me of when the club was first founded
Mr. Woo was...
so passionate about it
I can’t help but feel
we should’ve done more
for the memorial
A CSAT question writer
isn’t even allowed
to tell their own family, right?
They’re under strict confidentiality
That’s why even faculty
weren't allowed to attend the funeral
Please don’t blame yourself too much
Shall we have a cup of tea in my office?
Okay
Hey, new kid
Switch seats with me
No, with me
Please, do me a favor
Wow, you really have no shame
You can't sit next to Jeyi for free
Hey,
switch with me instead
If you give me your seat,
I'll buy you anything you want
No price limit
How's that?
Ugh, Kim Nari,
trying to buy everything again
That's not fair to us
Let’s just do rock, paper, scissors
Rock, paper, scissors
Scissors
Scissors, scissors
Hey,
I don't want anything
So, Nari,
where's your seat?
Me?
Second row at the center,
right in front of the podium
You hear the teacher perfectly,
with a great view of the board
Alright
I'll switch with you
Holy shit, nice!
What?
So you're an A student too?
Ugh, what a letdown
So...
can I go now?
Say it now if you want anything
Don't come begging later
Woah, you must be so rich
Can you buy me a building?
What?
Forget it, if you've got money,
just buy yourself another lipstick
I've been looking for you!
Let's go eat!
Mm?
Come on
I'm starving