During the 1980s, South Korea was undergoing political change, leading to turmoil and social unrest. In a small town in Jeolla Province, two friends, Lee Doo Hak and Choi Cheol Woong, were trying to navigate their way through high school and adolescence. However, their lives were forever changed when Oh Jung Shin, a girl from Seoul, transferred to their school. The trio quickly became close friends, but as time passed, the two boys developed romantic feelings for Oh Jung Shin, sparking a love rivalry between them. However, circumstances beyond their control began to rock their young lives. An unexpected incident involving Lee Doo Hak's family resulted in tragedy, pushing him towards violence and revenge. As political events escalated around them, could love be the answer to saving the day for these three young friends?