The story revolves around Hyun Sooyong, a musician participating in a song-writing show, and his interactions with his manager Eunsung and fellow contestant Haena. Sooyong struggles to create "chemistry" with Haena on screen, but eventually, they start to bond after he shares a story about how he imagines the sound of coins dropping whenever he smiles on camera, which helps him to cope with the stress of filming.
Meanwhile, Eunsung is shown to have feelings for Sooyong, but tries to hide them. The story also touches on the pressures of fame, the importance of image, and the blurring of lines between reality and performance. A paparazzo catches Sooyong and Haena together, sparking rumors of a romance, but Eunsung's feelings for Sooyong remain unrequited.
Throughout the story, there are also glimpses into the personal lives of other characters, including Haena's struggles with her image and Sooyong's relationships with his bandmates. The story explores the complexities of fame, relationships, and identity in the entertainment industry.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Sooyong has feelings for someone, but it's unclear who.
2. Sooyong is part of a group that is going to be on a show.
3. Haena is also part of the show and is paired with Sooyong.
4. The producer, Mr. Bang, is trying to create chemistry between Sooyong and Haena.
5. Sooyong and Haena are not getting along well and lack chemistry.
6. Sooyong is trying to feed Haena a gimbap, but it's not going well.
7. Haena chokes on the gimbap and Sooyong tries to help her.
8. Sooyong apologizes for what happened and Haena is upset.
9. Sooyong and Haena are talking and trying to get along better.
10. Sooyong is thinking about what to buy after the show, including a new guitar and headphones.
11. Haena rarely laughs outside of filming, but she laughs with Sooyong during a conversation.
12. Sooyong and Haena are caught by a paparazzo, which could cause trouble.
13. Sooyong and Haena are not dating, but it's hinted that Eunsung might have feelings for Sooyong.
14. Eunsung is Sooyong's manager and is trying to help him with the show.