The "21st Century Boys"—eight students at the elite Zenith Academy—are the pride of the nation. To the public, they are the perfect products of a high-pressure society: flawless grades, disciplined minds, and unwavering smiles. But behind the reinforced glass of their dorms, the "Prelude of Anxiety" has already begun.
The year is 2024, but the city of Neo-Seoul feels like it’s living a century ahead—and a century behind all at once. The "21st Century Boys"—eight students at the elite
The boys meet in the shadows of the gymnasium. For the first time, they aren't talking about exams or rankings. They talk about the "Anxiety"—that buzzing under their skin that tells them they are more than just data points. They realize that the "21st Century" isn't a time period; it’s a cage built of expectations. The year is 2024, but the city of