Noryeogui Gyeolgwa

Jae-Kyung has spent his entire life navigating the suffocating expectations of a deeply perfectionist father. Raised in an environment where anything less than absolute excellence is treated as failure, he has been molded into a student who views academic dominance not as an ambition, but as a strict requirement for survival. For him, the classroom is far more than a place of learning; it is a relentless proving ground where his worth is constantly measured and judged by the one person whose approval he desperately needs. To satisfy his father's uncompromising standards, Jae-Kyung must continuously secure and defend the number one rank across his entire school. There is no margin for error, no room for a single misstep, and no comfort in simply doing well when perfection is the only acceptable outcome. The immense pressure to maintain this flawless academic record transforms every exam and every grade into a high-stakes battle. As the weight of these demands bears down on him, Jae-Kyung is forced to confront the grueling reality of a life defined entirely by another person's impossible ideals, struggling to endure the crushing burden placed upon his shoulders.