My Idol

In the tender South Korean short film *My Idol*, high school athlete U Sang is grappling with the sudden death of his father—a crushing blow that threatens to dissolve both his spirit and his school’s track team. As classmates and teachers push him to move on, only one person quietly refuses to let him face the track alone: the soft-spoken underclassman Jae Min, who has secretly admired U Sang from afar. What begins as a silent, supporting presence slowly blossoms into a gentle bond of mutual understanding, as Jae Min helps U Sang rediscover his passion for running. This isn’t a loud, dramatic romance—it’s a whisper of comfort, a story about finding an unexpected anchor in grief. With its calm, unhurried atmosphere and two endearing performances by Lee Jun Hui and Lee Ui Seop, *My Idol* is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that celebrates quiet devotion and the courage to keep moving forward, one step at a time.