Imitation 2021 After her dreams of debuting as an idol are dashed due to a tragic incident involving a trainee at her entertainment company, Lee Ma Ha Jung Ji so supports herself by impersonating the solo singer La Ri Ma Park Ji yeon at cheap events She is given a second chance at stardom when Ji Hak Danny Ahn, the former manager of the famed boy group SHAX, recruits her to join his new girl group Tea Party Ma Ha suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight, using her La Ri Ma impression to gain Tea Party attention from the public both positive and negative Ma Ha repeatedly encounters Kwon Ryok Lee Jun young, SHAXs most popular member, at various idol events Despite his successful career, Ryok is still haunted by the disappearance of group member Lee Eun Jo Chani during a concert three years prior While initially annoyed by Ma Ha, he develops feelings for her and they start a secret relationship that puts their careers at risk Lee Yu Jin Jeong Yun ho, Ma Has close friend and fellow idol, notices their budding romance and determines to protect Ma Ha from Ryok and lead his own group, Sparkling, to dethrone SHAX as the top boy group in the industry