Description
Scintilla /sinˈtilə/ (noun): a tiny, brilliant flash or spark; a small thing; a barely-visible trace SM Star Academy is a school where trainees go when they are preparing for debut. Upon being accepted into the school, everyone is given a star review from 1 to 5. Depending on the review a student is given, some will receive special privileges like promotional videos or appearances in a debuted idols music video. If a student receives a low star review, they are given extra classes and assignments. If they do not improve within a year, then they are kicked out of the academy. Shin Mina is finally accepted into the academy, but when her dreams seem to be coming true.. she realizes that the power struggle within the school is something she doesn't want to be in the center of; however, when she manages to attract the attention of one of the school's most popular students, she finds herself in the one place she wished to avoid.