Bitter Sweet Sweet Darling

Jeong Shi-Woo is an aspiring actor desperately searching for his big break, but his ambitions crumble when he is suddenly accused of stalking a famous star. As if public disgrace were not enough, he finds himself blacklisted by Han Tae-Rim, his high school crush who has since risen to prominence as the head of a highly successful acting agency. With his reputation destroyed and his career seemingly over before it began, Shi-Woo’s life spirals into complete disarray. Curious about the downfall of the disgraced performer, Tae-Rim decides to look into Shi-Woo’s circumstances firsthand. What he discovers is a man whose life has entirely fallen apart. Moved by the sight, Tae-Rim takes Shi-Woo under his wing, intending to set him on the right path. However, as they spend time together, Tae-Rim begins to realize that there may be far more depth and hidden potential to this supposedly talentless actor than anyone suspected. Now, Tae-Rim faces a difficult professional dilemma. He must decide whether adding such a controversial risk to his agency’s roster is worth the gamble of molding Shi-Woo into something remarkable. Complicating matters further, long-buried romantic feelings begin to resurface, forcing Tae-Rim to navigate the delicate balance between business ambition and personal desire.