Synopsis

Everything was going smoothly for Jian Girls’ High School’s musical club as they prepared for their performance. But during the rehearsal the day before the festival, lead actress Hee-soo suddenly develops a fear of being in the spotlight. Club president Cherry tries a series of wild and creative methods to help Hee-soo using each member's unique talents, but things don’t improve easily, and the pressure on Hee-soo only grows heavier.

Program Note

The performance is tomorrow, but Hee-soo (Lee Jeong-hee), who plays the lead role, is struck by "spotlight phobia." This condition also appears in the Japanese manga *Dr. Noguchi*, where people become overwhelmed with anxiety when the attention of a crowd is focused on them. Her friends try everything to help—summoning the spirit of a legendary actress to possess Hee-soo, encouraging her to break boards in front of a crowd, and more. Their methods are as amusing as they are unexpected. With high school girls at its center, the story unfolds playfully, the editing is charming, and the musical number that closes the film is full of wit. If you're looking for a dose of positive energy, this film is worth your attention! (Heo Nam-woong)

Director

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  • Jung Soo-bin
  • Born in 2000 in Gwangju. Completed studies in Film and Media at Sungkyunkwan University. Following Audition (2019), Spotlight! Don’t Look at the Lead (2024) is her second directorial work. An aspiring dark sorceress aiming to enchant audiences' hearts.