After years of K-pop training, sixteen-year-old Darmala was destined for stardom until he was placed in an unwanted group. Seeking freedom and self-discovery, he leaves Seoul to live with his grandmother in New York City.

American high school is not what TV makes it out to be until he meets Enzo, a Korean-speaking classmate who becomes his guide. As their friendship grows, Darmala develops his first real crush, and it terrifies him.

Meanwhile, Natsumi, a friend who wants more, complicates things further. Caught between his feelings for Enzo, Natsumi's attention, and his fading K-pop dreams, Darmala must discover what he truly wants. A coming-of-age story about writing your own lyrics.