NIKŎ, a European obsessed with K-pop, spent years in Korea as an idol trainee. He underwent facial surgery, learnt the language, and adopted Korean mannerisms and hierarchy. But his debut never materialized.
NIKŎ has grown old in a system that does not tolerate ageing. Upon returning to Europe, he founds the first K-pop idol academy in Berlin to continue his Korean dream, this time as a mentor. Twenty young men hailing from various parts of Europe enter a world where their own rules cease to apply. European individuality clashes with Asian discipline. Relationships are forbidden. Emotions are a weakness. Identity is an obstacle.
Each of them wants their own K-Dream. The question is, how much of themselves is each one willing to sacrifice?
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