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SAEGUREUM KINDERGARTEN

I was a kid no one really noticed.

Even at that young age, I knew it.

So on our kindergarten picnic day,

I insisted on wearing a princess dress instead of my uniform.

I think we went to the beach.

Was it the East Sea?

The West?

No… wait…

The South Sea?

To be honest, I don’t remember it well.

I just remember everyone was gone, and I was alone.

- Mom! - I still wonder sometimes.

If I had listened to my mom and worn my uniform…

Would I have never gotten lost?

Even at the orphanage, I wasn’t any more noticeable.

No one looked after me,

so I often missed meals.

On those nights, when I was starving...

I’d sneak out and drink tap water under the moonlight.

But the strange thing was…

no matter how much I drank, I never felt full.

It was like the water was leaking right out of me.

Our school commute was kinda weird.

We all rode in a van together.

Honestly, if it didn’t have the orphanage logo,

I could’ve joked that we were idol trainees living in a dorm.

SEUL-GI SMELLS, THAT ORPHAN GIRL

Anyone would have believed it, though.

I spent my whole life staying quiet…

and now I’m getting attention like this.

Worst feeling ever.

You know what?

Kids like us can’t even get verified,

so even the most part-time jobs are hard to come by.

The so-called "senior" from the orphanage who took pity on me introduced me

to a drug shopping.

And it was all done with a fake ID.

ID: LEE MIN JOO NAME: LEE MIN JOO

PRESCRIPTION

MIRAE PHARMACY

MEDICINE

LEMON PHARMACY

Are you good at studying?

What’s your rank in class?

Around 15th.

That's pretty good.

Only about 30 students in my class now.

So it’s not that impressive.

What do you wanna be when you grow up?

I don’t know. Never really thought about it.

You should have a dream.

Was your dream to take advantage of poor kids and sell drugs?

Keep this.

Even the guys from Gangnam are eyeing it.

Study hard,

if you don’t want to end up like me.

If a successful adult had said it,

I wouldn’t have cared.

But hearing it from a punk like him actually made sense.

So, I tried studying for the first time.

Guess what?

The poor girl who barely made 15th in class

ended up 15th in the whole school.

Because of the number on my report card...

People started to treat me differently.

I started feeling full even without eating,

and then, greed kicked in.

The desire to be number one grew.

2023 GYEONGSANGBUK-DO MATH COMPETITION GOLD MEDAL, WOO SEUL-GI

You bitch, say something!

It wasn’t just the adults who changed.

After I started crushing it with my grades,

even the girls who used to bully me couldn’t touch me anymore.

I had to stay number one,

no matter what.

I’d rather die

than go back to how it was before.

Hey.

Is this all of it?

What?

Nothing.

Let’s go!

And today’s my last day.

I’m moving to Seoul.

Seoul? Where in Seoul?

Gangnam.

Did you get adopted by a rich family?

I found my dad.

The 2024 CSAT held today is

being evaluated as one of the most difficult in history.

Although the CSAT question setter initially stated that

the difficulty level was similar to last year's,

students felt it was much harder.

In particular, the difficulty of the math section’s challenging questions

was much higher than expected, making it a key factor could determine

the success or failure of top students applying to medi schools.

Seul-gi, there's a call from Seoul.

Okay.

...the choice of elective subjects could lead to score differences.

As the difficulty of elective subjects varies...

The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation will accept appeals

regarding the issues, and will notify the results by the 8th of next month.

A breaking news update.

The question setter for the 2024 CSAT has passed away.

Reporter Kim Jae-uk...

FRIENDLY RIVALRY

FOUR MONTHS LATER

KUMHO EXPRESS BUS ANDONG SEOUL

Thank you.

LOCAL AREA GUIDE

CHAEHWA GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

SAFETY INSPECTION IN PROGRESS

CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

Call me when you go to your lesson.

I’ll pick you up.

I'll see.

Choi Kyung.

Let’s go together!

Who’s that just now?

You're cute.

You always act like you're not interested in me,

but when did you see him?

I bumped into him at a concert last week.

Guess you're breaking up soon.

Right, he just got dumped.

But he doesn’t even realize it.

Poor guy... Namu Amitabha.

Can I ask you something?

Why are you walking so fast?

We're in 3rd year now.

With traffic jam and traffic lights, walking is faster.

Look, I was right.

At this speed,

I can make it from home to the classroom in 20 minutes flat.

Hey! Wait for me.

Hello.

Who are you?

I just transferred today.

I see.

Where are you on this chart?

Transferring as a senior without your parents?

Go to class 2.

- Oh, and... - Yep.

Can you at least wear your uniform properly

starting tomorrow?

Yes.

Excuse me, but where is the 3rd-year classroom?

[Singing]

Excuse me.

Please buy some flowers.

Sorry.

Please buy some flowers.

Attention, the ceremony is starting soon.

What are you doing? Get that vendor out of here!

Okay.

Hey! You can't sell flowers here.

Please leave.

I can’t.

I can’t go until I sell all of these.

No way, please get up.

- You can’t do this here. - I won't leave.

I got this.

Grandma, I’ll buy all these flowers.

How much are they?

10,000 won for one.

Here you go.

huh?

Alright, it's done, please get up.

- Thanks. - Come with me.

OPENING CEREMONY OF CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

GOOD MORNING, FRESH MEN.

AND WELCOME TO CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

I'M YOO JAE-I, THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT.

OUR SCHOOL IS ONE OF THE TOP PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN KOREA,

BOASTING A LONG HISTORY AND TRADITION OF 117 YEARS.

BEING A JUNIOR OF YOO JAE-I WILL ALSO BE A PROUD MOMENT FOR ALL OF YOU.

RIGHT?

THAT WAS A JOKE.

FRESHMEN AND HONORED GUESTS,

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION FOR A MOMENT.

Before the opening ceremony begins,

we will have a moment of silence.

Mr. Woo Do-hyeok, who provided invaluable guidance to us

at Chaehwa High School for the past four years,

sadly passed away recently.

We will remember him

as a great teacher and a principled educator

for years to come.

Following the wishes of his family, who believe that he would not have wanted

the study environment of the students he cherished to be disrupted,

we will have a brief moment of silence in mourning.

Everyone, let's pray for him.

NOW,

LET'S BEGIN THE 2024 OPENING CEREMONY OF CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

Student from other schools, please leave now.

Let's get started.

NEXT, AFTER THE HISTORY,

SHALL WE MOVE ON TO THE CAMPUS TOUR?

THIS IS THE PRIDE OF CHAEHWA, OUR OPEN-AIR THEATER.

YOU CAN JOIN IN OVER 40 DIFFERENT CLUB ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE MEDICAL CLUB.

AT HERE.

OUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BUILT THROUGH FRIENDLY RIVALRY,

IS SHOWN BY OUR 28%+ MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RATE.

OUR STUDENTS CONTINUALLY ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING RESULTS

IN VARIOUS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS.

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU SHOULD BE PROUD TO BE HERE.

WE TRULY LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BRIGHT FUTURES

AND SUPPORT YOU IN UPHOLDING THE HONOR OF CHAEHWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

THANK YOU.

Next, the scholarship certificates for Han Jeong-won.

Why are you being so late?

For outstanding academic performance and being a model...

Hurry and take a seat.

March 4th, 2024, Parent Association President, Yoo Tae-jun.

Congratulations.

Next, Kim Yeon-su.

The top student, Kim Yeon-su, will receive a scholarship certificate

along with a scholarship of 3 million won.

Congratulations.

Let's all give a round of applause.

On 7th,

The First interview strategy class.

Apply for the 3 target universities and departments

through the career counseling sheet.

On 10th,

Presentation of the pre-course learning evaluation report.

On 28th, the first mock exam.

Everyone, submit the student records for this semester

and set your target grades...

How many of you can get into medi school at Hanguk University?

Any questions?

What class is Yoo Jae-i in?

Why are you curious about that?

It's a natural thing.

[Everyone] We are curious! Please tell us.

Yoo Jae-i, I have high expectations for you.

I’ll work hard.

255 days until CSAT.

Alright, that's all.

Can you pass it back?

Jae-i, here’s your seat.

I saved it for you.

Nice to meet you, my name is...

I know, Yoo Jae-i.

I heard it earlier.

Thanks to the equipment you've donated every year,

the medical club has become a pride of Chehwa.

I remember when the club was first started.

Mr. Woo was very...

enthusiastic back then.

We should have paid more attention to the memorial service.

I feel bad.

As for the question setter for CSAT,

it's usually supposed to be kept a secret, even from family, right?

Due to strict security instructions,

the staff couldn’t attend the funeral.

Don't worry about it.

Would you like some tea in my office?

Hey, swap seats with me.

Not her, swap with me. Please.

You guys have no shame.

How can you ask for a seat next to Jae-i for free?

Hey.

Not them, swap with me.

If you do, I'll buy you whatever you want.

No price limit.

How about it?

Kim Nari, you're always throwing money around.

That’s not fair for us.

Let’s just do rock-paper-scissors.

Who's not in, you lose! Rock-paper-scissors!

Again!

Guys... I don't need anything.

Nari,

- Where's your seat? - Me?

Right in the center of the classroom, second row.

Right in front of the teacher's desk,

so you can hear the teacher really well and see the board perfectly.

Alright. Then I’ll swap with you.

Yay!

Hey, do you even study?

So disappointing.

Can I go now?

If you want something, say it now.

You'll regret later.

You must be rich.

Can you buy me a building?

What?

If you’ve got money to spare, just buy more of your makeup.

You were here.

Let's go for lunch with me.

Huh? I'm hungry, hurry up!