After losing her parents, Sami gives up a life of comfort to live independently, juggling school with part-time jobs just to get by. Her carefully balanced routine is thrown into chaos when she becomes entangled with two of the most popular boys at her high school. Chan, her longtime neighbor, offers familiarity and comfort, while Pyo-Jun stirs complicated and unexpected feelings. Things grow even more complicated when Sami discovers that Chan has feelings for Pyo-Jun as well. With only her mother’s keepsake to keep her grounded, Sami must navigate friendship, romance, and grief—learning that growing up is far more complicated than she ever imagined.
Press Play, Sami captures the awkward, confusing, and emotional reality of adolescence without sugarcoating it. Sami isn’t a flawless heroine—she’s overwhelmed, uncertain, and often unsure of what she wants, which makes her journey feel authentic.
The story shines in its portrayal of emotional overlap: love, friendship, jealousy, and loyalty collide without clear villains. The love triangle isn’t played for cheap drama, but as a natural consequence of young people trying to understand themselves and each other.
This webtoon is ideal for readers who enjoy school romances with emotional realism and character-focused storytelling. Press Play, Sami isn’t about perfect choices—it’s about learning how to keep going when life refuses to slow down.
