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The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.
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Episode 1
As competition in her class ramps up, Nam Hae-e anxiously awaits her math score. Choi Chi-yeol is embroiled in a scandal involving one of his students.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Kim Kwon, Lee Kyeong-uk, Kim Jun-won, Gu Bon-jin, Yoon Seok-hyun, Kim Si-young, Im So-yun
Episode 2
Nam Haeng-seon attempts to register Hae-e into The Pride Academy. Desperate for Haeng-seon's food, Chi-yeol visits her store in a disguise.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Jeong Hyeon-woo, Kim Mi-ra, Kim Min-chul, Kim Jung-don, Choi So-yul, Kim Mi-kyeong, Han Ye-ju, Im So-yun
Episode 3
Haeng-seon begins fawning over Chi-yeol after discovering his true identity. A change in the Pride Academy's schedule creates a stir among the parents.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Hong Lu-hyeon, Shin Seung-yong, Seol Chang-hee, Kim Mi-ran
Episode 4
Haeng-seon gets a taste of the vicious politics among the academy's parents. She later goes to great lengths to make things right for Hae-e.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Oh Ki-hwan, Lee Hyeon-seo, Yu Jun-a
Episode 5
Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol work out an arrangement for Hae-e's tutoring. A mysterious tragedy leaves the academy and its parents rattled.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Lee Yun-sang, Lee Mi-yun, Jeong Hye-kyung, Park Hyo-bin, Hong Seong-gwan, Lee Min-goo, Do Ye-joon
Episode 6
A painful past comes back to haunt Chi-yeol. Bang Su-a becomes suspicious of Hae-e after finding her secret worksheets on her desk.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Park Seon-a, Kim Geon, Lee Yong-yi, Son Sang-gyu, Kim Seon-kyeong, Cho Yu-jin
Episode 7
Hae-e ranks first in her class, causing drama among other parents. Chi-yeol and Haeng-seon grow closer as he spends more time with her family.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Kim Mi-kyeong, Jeong Eui-soon, Park Yong-su, Son Seong-chan, Bae Yoon-kyung, Park Sun-young, Sin Yu-bin
Episode 8
Haeng-seon realizes her own feelings after seeing Chi-yeol at the academy. Su-a connects the dots and begins to make sense of Hae-e's recent successes.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Lee Min-goo, Bae Yoon-kyung, Lee Su-mi, Kim Jin-gu, Hyeon Jin, Shin Young-jin, Min Woo-gi
Episode 9
Chi-yeol and Haeng-seon deal with the fallout after their secret is discovered — forcing the two to confront what it means for them moving forward.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Lee Dong-hyeon, Park Yu-mil, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sang-hwi, Kwak Ji-sook, Seo Dong-hyeon
Episode 10
A public revelation leaves Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol's relationship in limbo. Meanwhile, Chi-yeol faces the repercussions of recent events.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Yoon Seok-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sang-hwi, Lee Jin-hong, Park Sang-hyeok
Episode 11
Tired of her loved ones facing scrutiny, Hae-e makes a bold confession to the world. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol navigate their road ahead post-scandal.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Oh Min-jeong, Kim Gyeong-min, Lee Ji-hye, Park Hui-jeong
Episode 12
A shocking arrest leaves the academy's parents — and Hae-e — concerned. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol maneuver the days after their first fight.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Yun Bu-jin, Jeon Jun-woo, Park Joo-yong, Park In-chun, Lee Jeong-ju
Episode 13
Hae-e attempts to get a hold of Lee Sun-jae after being put in a difficult position at school. Haeng-seon catches Ji Dong-hui in a hostile moment.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Lee Ji-hye, Jeon Jun-woo, Park In-chun, Jang In-ho
Episode 14
News about Hae-e leaves those around her feeling rattled. Haeng-seon begins to suspect something's off. Chi-yeol confronts Dong-hui about his behavior.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Ma Jeong-pil, Ahn Soo-ho, Bae Hae-seon
Episode 15
Lee Sun-jae's confession ignites a scandal at the school. Chi-yeol attempts to put an end to Dong-hui's scheme before it's too late.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Bae Hae-seon, No Hui-jung, Go Gyeong-man, Jung Min-gyeol, Jeong Seung-jin, Park Hui-jeong, Kim Il-hyeon, Ji Yeon-ae
Episode 16
Grappling with her mother's return, Hae-e announces a shocking decision. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol make a pivotal choice about their future.
Directed by Yu Je-wonWritten by Yang Hui-seungGuest stars Choi Ga-in
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jeon Do-yeonNam Haeng-seon
Jung Kyung-hoChoi Chi-yeol
Shin Jae-haJi Dong-hui
Lee Bong-ryeonKim Yeong-ju
Oh Eui-sikNam Jae-woo
Roh Yoon-seoNam Hae-e
Jang Young-namJang Seo-jin
Kim Sun-youngCho Su-hui
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