Unrequited Love Defense

Youth is filled with awkward, unforgettable moments that shape us forever. This story captures the bittersweet essence of first love during those formative years. Mingyu has silently adored his childhood friend Jiwoo since they were kids—her laughter, complaints, and casual closeness only deepening his feelings. There’s just one problem: Jiwoo has always been drawn to brawny, athletic guys, the complete opposite of Mingyu. Until now, she’s never seriously liked anyone, allowing him to remain her reliable best friend. But everything changes when Jiwoo suddenly confesses her crush on Kang Taemin, the school’s volleyball captain. Faced with losing her to what might be her first real romance, Mingyu makes a desperate decision. He embarks on a wild transformation, determined to become her ideal type—even if it means turning himself into a muscle-bound hunk overnight.