Original: 청춘기록
In a cutthroat world where the life you’re born into decides your success, three aspiring youths are determined to change that perception as they fight for their dreams.
Despite opposition from his family, Sa Hye-jun hustles to make ends meet while pursuing an acting career. At a fashion show, he meets An Jeong-ha.
Nothing is easy for Hye-jun as he faces an insulting proposition, upsetting clashes with his father and disappointing news from Won Hae-hyo.
Down about work and life, Hye-jun and Jeong-ha cheer each other up. Kim I-yeong and Han Ae-suk disagree on what a parent's duty is to their children
Hye-jun decides to give his acting career one last chance. Over dinner and drinks, Jeong-ha spills her heart out to him about trouble at work.
When Sa Gyeong-jun says he wants to move out, Ae-suk calls a family meeting. On the set of the film, Hye-jun puts forth his best effort.
Just when everything seems to be working out, Lee Min-jae runs into a roadblock. Hye-jun and his friends help Sa Min-gi create a modeling portfolio.
Min-jae secures Hye-jun a new audition for a TV drama role. Gyeong-jun is stunned when his move doesn't go according to plan.
As Hye-jun's drama debuts to great success, some in his family are happier than others. Meanwhile, Jeong-ha's conflict with her co-worker escalates.
Jeong-ha prepares to sell her place. Hye-jun's continued rapid rise to stardom draws the envy of many, most of all from I-yeong.
Hae-hyo grows sick of constantly being compared to Hye-jun, who learns he's up for an acting award. Jeong-ha hands in her resignation letter.
A piece of shocking news evolves into gossip that threatens Hye-jun's career and sets Min-jae on edge. The family convenes for another meeting.
Hae-hyo and Hye-jun have a frustrating conversation. When his ex-girlfriend gives an interview to a reporter, Hye-jun apologizes to Jeong-ha.
Lee Tae-su tries to get back into Hye-jun's good graces. Grappling with a hard-to-swallow truth, Hae-hyo turns to Jeong-ha for consolation.
Another false news story involving Hye-jun scandalizes the public. In a conflict with an internet troll, Gyeong-jun refuses to admit wrongdoing.
Jeong-ha's mother shows up to stay with her for a few days. Wanting to put an end to rumors about Hye-jun, Min-jae takes matters into her own hands.
Hye-jun defies everyone's expectations for his next steps with a surprise announcement. At the same time, Hae-hyo comes to his own resolve.
