Ask Out before Die
Microdrama · 2 min × 30 eps · Romance · In Development
Sroty by Kwon Seon-mi / Written by Soo Jin Lee
A woman who dreamed of her first romance dies without ever having dated. Sent back 12 years to the most embarrassing era of her life to find her first love, she gets dating lessons from three grim reapers as she searches for her destined match — a fantasy romance.
Synopsis
Mo Sol died in an accident at 30 without ever having dated. After tearfully begging King Yeomra, ruler of the underworld, she is sent back to her days as an 18-year-old high schooler — but if she doesn't find her destined match within 49 days, her soul will be extinguished. After intensive training from three grim reapers in charge of hair, personality and dieting, a completely transformed Sol stuns everyone on the first day of school, yet every attempt to find her match ends in comic failure. Meanwhile, chance keeps throwing her together with Yoo Myung-han, the school's top student and golden boy — and school queen Nam Mi-hyun starts getting in her way.
Characters
Mo Sol (18/30, F)
True to her name, she has never dated (“mosol” is Korean slang for someone who has never been in a relationship). Too busy studying to find love, she longs for it more than anyone.
Yoo Myung-han (18, M)
A popular boy who trades first and second place in the school rankings. Aloof, but opens his heart as he helps Sol through every crisis.
The Three Grim Reapers
Coaches sent by King Yeomra: Reaper One (hair and makeup), Reaper Two (personality makeover) and Reaper Three (diet trainer).
Nam Mi-hyun (18, F)
The school queen. Has a crush on Myung-han and constantly gets in Sol's way.
About the Writer
Soo Jin Lee
Director of Development, Uncut Gem
Screenwriter · Film Director
Assistant Professor, Stellar Arts Institute, Dongseo University
Ph.D. in Film & Video Production (Screenwriting), Dongguk University
Wrote or adapted 30+ features, TV dramas and microdramas
<Hope> adaptation · <Nyepi> screenplay · <Wife's Resignation> writer