K-pop Academy

Moving into the trainee dorms brings new independence and new dangers. Hana and her friends begin seeing animal avatars: a gentle, watchful tiger and a mischievous little bird. At first, the bird seems harmless, but as the group prepares for their debut music video, its true nature as a shadow spirit emerges. To protect their music-their strongest weapon against the darkness-they must trust the tiger and their instincts.

Twelve-year-old Hana Kim has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol-singing, dancing, and dazzling the world on stage. When she earns a scholarship to K-Pop Academy, Seoul's most prestigious training school, she's ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she's not prepared for are the shadows-dark, whispering demons that slink into rehearsal rooms and feed on the students' fears of failure. With the help of her new friends, confident rapper Minji, perfectionist dancer Soojin, shy singer Nari, and jokester drummer Taeyang-Hana must confront her own insecurities: that she's not good enough, that she doesn't belong, that she'll always be in the background. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with K-pop and the hottest animated movie in decades, The Stage of Shadows offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.

Every year, one trainee is chosen for the coveted Spotlight Solo, but legends say every winner is cursed. When Nari is selected, her anxieties spiral as shadow demons twist the superstition into a weapon. The group fractures under fear until Taeyang uncovers the truth behind the curse. To protect Nari, they must rally together and prove that friendship shines brighter than fear.

For their midyear exam, Hana's group must achieve flawless kalgunmu (synchronized choreography). A legendary crystal drum promises to "hold the heartbeat of idols past," but its magic drives them into rivalry instead of rhythm. To pass-and survive-the group must learn that true harmony comes from trust, not shortcuts.

An inter-school showcase pits K-Pop Academy against its fiercest rivals. Spirit guardians summoned by performances dazzle the crowds - but when one guardian goes rogue, the competition turns deadly. Hana's team must face sabotage, betrayals, and the toxic side of fandom to protect each other and prove their loyalty is unbreakable.