Applause

The story centers on Na-young, a Korean-American college student who is staying with her uncle in Korea. Here, she struggles with traditional expectations, such as learning Korean dances and songs, which leads her to leave her uncle's home. In a music salon, she meets Hyung-rok and his band, discovering love and friendship in the process.

As the music salon faces closure, Hyung-rok and his band enter a college song contest to reopen it. With Na-young's support, they triumph despite their struggles with old instruments and hunger. Ultimately, Na-young learns to appreciate her heritage through her experiences with Hyung-rok and the band, prompting her to return to America with newfound insights into her identity and culture.