Movie Drama
Chul, Seop, and Deok-kyu are desperate for just one performance, but even being on a club stage is hard. Im-jae, the freewheeling leader of the band always disappears. Deok-kyu who makes a living with rap wants to play only the blues, but people no longer listen to it. Near the end of the year, they go for a live club audition yearning for a chance. While enjoying their different performances, we meet the diverse realities those musicians face.
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