Sasya Shchedrin, a 16 year-old boy from Russia.... more>>

Bad at English, with zero social skills, and to top it off, so desperately poor he wears ballet shoes full of holes.

The only way this ugly duckling with no friends endures his solitude is by writing letters to his sponsor who provides his scholarship.

However, the sponsor who had always responded with silence to all letters, made a proposal one day...

"Promise me you'll become an outstanding ballet dancer. If you do, I'll support you with everything you want."

"I always get scolded a lot at school. I'm curious why you want to support me when I haven't done anything well yet. I just keep causing trouble..."

"You'll understand that in time."

"..."

"If the student I support becomes an outstanding dancer in the future, everyone will say I was right."

― So let's surprise everyone together.

At his whispered words, the boy who had always been alone was deeply moved and burst into tears.

Swaying between getting his hopes up and being disappointed, his desire to be acknowledged by him grew into love…

Dear sponsor, I like you.

I think I like you. No, I'm sure. I may be s*upid, but I know this much.

When I become an adult, I'll definitely confess, so please don't disappear until then.

The boy, holding this unsaid confession in his heart, gradually transforms into a beautiful swan.

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But was Karel really just a generous sponsor like the boy believed?

A man who tried to create an idol according to his own expectations,

And a boy who longed to be accepted just as he was.

Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, a sometimes lyrical, sometimes passionate waltz unfolds between the two. <<less

My friend Inha was cast by an idol agency when he was in his second year of middle school. It wasn’t his dream to be an idol in the first place, and he wasn’t interested in singing or dancing, so I thought he’d quickly get tired of it and quit. That was five years ago. While everyone else was preparing for their future, he was cooped up in a practice room, wasting his youth, and now he’s about to turn twenty. After five years of training, all he gained was a completely ruined knee and panic disorder.... more>>

And on the day his debut was cancelled yet again, he asked me with melancholic eyes,

“What would you do? If I think I might like men…”

What would I do, indeed? Looking at his lifeless face, stained with apathy and depression, I wondered why his life had to be so difficult.

So, can’t you just not be an idol? <<less

At 21, Hyunjae has a secret partner. It’s a relationship that’s hard to explain to others—because their meetings revolve solely around s*x.... more>>

The partner who indulges Hyunjae’s every desire in bed is Nanyeong. Though honest only between the sheets, this man hides much about himself. Yet, as their relationship continues, it feels like Nanyeong is starting to develop feelings for Hyunjae.

Still, he never proposes a real relationship.

Why is that? Why won’t he say he wants to be my lover...?

“Hyunjae, we agreed not to get emotionally involved.”

When Hyunjae tentatively reveals his feelings, Nanyeong draws a line, treating their connection as nothing more than a s*xual arrangement. He even offers Hyunjae a large sum of money, as if to soothe the pain of rejection with cash—almost like buying off his heartbreak.

In the end, driven by his longing to be with Nanyeong, Hyunjae accepts the money.

What exactly are we to each other? Is my body really all you want? <<less

“I want to love again and be loved.”... more>>

Conservative and sincere youth Karel meets a man by chance on his journey. Sasha, a fugitive who couldn’t hide his beautiful appearance even in the midst of desperation. Karel, who falls for him at first sight, pours out an unrequited love…

Eight years later. The once fugitive has become a successful dancer who captivates Paris. However, numerous rumors follow in his shadow. Rumors of drug ab*se, performing in blue movies, bedding noble patrons for luxury… And some of these rumors are undoubtedly true.

Yet, even for Sasha, there was a past where he received devoted love from someone. However, Sasha abandoned him for success, and he went missing shortly after the war.

Then one day, his forgotten lover reappears before him. In a completely different guise from the past. <<less

Jeonghan meets his cousin Il-Jo, who he almost forgot existed, at his uncle’s funeral. Feeling sympathy for the impoverished Il-Jo, Jeonghan impulsively suggests to live together, which he soon regrets.... more>>

“What are you doing?”

“…….”

“What do you have to say for yourself.”

He asked because he discovered Il-Jo secretly trying to kiss him while he was asleep. Jeonghan attempts to kick out Il-Jo but, in the end, fails to do so. Instead, he asks how Il-Jo can get rid of his unrequited feelings.

“Just kiss me once.”

“If I do that, will that help you like me less?”

On the pretext of sympathy, Jeonghan slowly gave his heart to Il-Jo. Before he knows it, he finds himself to be sexually involved and possessive over him. <<less