Right now I’m on Episode 5 of Dream High but I decided to go back and do a quick summary of Episode 1 for people thinking of watching this drama. I always like first episode summaries because you get an idea of what the drama is going to be about but because it’s only the first episode, there is virtually no spoilers (except in the case of Snow Queen but that’s another story). So without any further ado:
Quick(ish) Summary
At the very beginning of the drama, there is a clip of the first Korean singer winning the Grammy awards in 2018 which is supposed to be some kind of foreshadowing (I guess?). The face of the singer is not shown and he/she is mysteriously name K.Then, the voice of the Director of Kirin High School narrates explaining that even though you may give the same lessons to students, you can never determine what paths they will take. 
The story starts with snobby and cold Hye Mi. She’s a rich girl who has beauty, talents, and an acceptance at Julliards for her singing skills. But, no one, even her follower/best friend, Baek Hee, knows that her dad is in huge debt because his business failed and debt collectors are harassing her entire family. Her dad also left the country leaving her and her sister to fend for themselves. There is a scene where she tries to escape the debt collectors right after singing beautifully in a concert.
Enter handsome Jin-gook. He is some sort of street kid who hangs around with break dancers in his spare time. He had met Hye Mi earlier when his best friend had tried to steal her wallet. So, he decides to help Hye Mi out and miraculously manages to escape the debt collectors and save Hye Mi (OH Kdrama heroes with super fighting skills how I love thee). Hye Mi is not in the least way grateful. She blames him for stealing a picture of herself from her wallet earlier. Jin-gook is insulted and this is the beginning of a beautiful love/hate relationship. It is impossible to get rid of debt collectors that easily, however; even in kdrama land. The debt collectors soon take Hye Mi away to their lair. The boss, who fancies himself a ‘thinker’ instead of a ‘fighter’, says that he came up with a plan to get Hye Mi to pay back the money. She shall audition and get into Kirin High School, graduate, and become an idol (that boss is pure evil, I tell you. Pure EVIL). But, Hye Mi looks down on Kirin High. Why attend Kirin when greater things await her at Julliards? Mr. Boss threatens to make Hye Mi’s younger sister work if she refuses the offer and so she is forced to accept. Fast forward a few days. Quite a few people are the audition including Jin-gook who is only there to support his break-dancing friend.
Baek He also decided to audition to Hye Mi’s surprise. They perform a duet together but by some strange twist of fate, Hye Mi is rejected and Baek He is accepted. Hye Mi is embarrassed and blames the teachers for not recognising talent when they see it. Then, she remembers what will happen to her if she fails the audition and to everyone’s surprise (the auditions are broadcasted for other students to see) she kneels down and begs the judges to accept her. End scene.
The story starts with snobby and cold Hye Mi. She’s a rich girl who has beauty, talents, and an acceptance at Julliards for her singing skills. But, no one, even her follower/best friend, Baek Hee, knows that her dad is in huge debt because his business failed and debt collectors are harassing her entire family. Her dad also left the country leaving her and her sister to fend for themselves. There is a scene where she tries to escape the debt collectors right after singing beautifully in a concert.
Enter handsome Jin-gook. He is some sort of street kid who hangs around with break dancers in his spare time. He had met Hye Mi earlier when his best friend had tried to steal her wallet. So, he decides to help Hye Mi out and miraculously manages to escape the debt collectors and save Hye Mi (OH Kdrama heroes with super fighting skills how I love thee). Hye Mi is not in the least way grateful. She blames him for stealing a picture of herself from her wallet earlier. Jin-gook is insulted and this is the beginning of a beautiful love/hate relationship. It is impossible to get rid of debt collectors that easily, however; even in kdrama land. The debt collectors soon take Hye Mi away to their lair. The boss, who fancies himself a ‘thinker’ instead of a ‘fighter’, says that he came up with a plan to get Hye Mi to pay back the money. She shall audition and get into Kirin High School, graduate, and become an idol (that boss is pure evil, I tell you. Pure EVIL). But, Hye Mi looks down on Kirin High. Why attend Kirin when greater things await her at Julliards? Mr. Boss threatens to make Hye Mi’s younger sister work if she refuses the offer and so she is forced to accept. Fast forward a few days. Quite a few people are the audition including Jin-gook who is only there to support his break-dancing friend.
Baek He also decided to audition to Hye Mi’s surprise. They perform a duet together but by some strange twist of fate, Hye Mi is rejected and Baek He is accepted. Hye Mi is embarrassed and blames the teachers for not recognising talent when they see it. Then, she remembers what will happen to her if she fails the audition and to everyone’s surprise (the auditions are broadcasted for other students to see) she kneels down and begs the judges to accept her. End scene.
Comment
Honestly, I thought this first episode was kind of lacklustre. The cast shows mediocre acting at best and the plot is cheesy at times (I’m looking at you debt collector boss). Soundtrack sounds pretty cool tough.
Reason why I continued to watch
- I like the cold snobby main girl character idea. Its been done before but I always enjoy watching the development as viewers see that she actually has a heart of gold etc. etc
- Interested in how the best friend/follower will change now that she surpassed Hye Mi in something. It should be interesting to watch.
- My friends are pressuring me to watch it.
- Pretty characters are pretty.
First Episode Rating
How good it was: 6.5/10
How much I liked it: 6.5/10
How good it was: 6.5/10
How much I liked it: 6.5/10
Watch it on
http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x1jbav_imshafix_dream-high-eng-sub#videoId=xgzzh0
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