: We encounter Jin-gook, a talented street dancer and troubled student, who first crosses paths with Hye-mi when he retrieves her dropped wallet.
: The visionary director of Kirin Arts High School who personally selects special admission students. Dream High Episode 01
: A rebel with a natural talent for dance and a hidden connection to Hye-mi. : We encounter Jin-gook, a talented street dancer
In the premiere of , we meet Go Hye-mi, a haughty and talented classical singer who dreams of attending Juilliard. However, her life takes a sharp turn when her father's business goes bankrupt, leaving her to face aggressive loan sharks. To settle the debt, she is forced to audition for Kirin Arts High School , a place she previously looked down upon as a "cesspool" for pop star wannabes. Key Plot Points In the premiere of , we meet Go
: The episode opens with a flash-forward to 2018, showing a mysterious superstar known only as "K" winning a Grammy Award, leaving viewers to wonder which of the six main students will eventually achieve this feat. Characters Introduced
: Hye-mi is hunted by debt collectors who eventually offer her a way out: she must enter Kirin Arts High School and debut as a singer to pay off her father's massive debt.