Thumping Spike

On Han Da Woon's first day of college, she bumps into the captain of the volleyball team and falls for him instantly. In the meantime, a professional volleyball player who is also a freshman notices Da Woon registering for classes, and tries to match schedules with her.

Volleyball Team Captain Go Yi Ra tries to recruit Dong Hae Sung, and is brutally unsuccesful. But Han Da Woon might be his ticket to success with this mission.

Go Yi Ra is using Da Woon to get to Hae Sung, without realizing her crush on him. Hae Sung is caught in the middle and amused, but may be falling for Da Woon.

Da Woon is pulling out all the stops to get close to Go Yi Ra, this time, trying to join the cheerleading team. Go Yi Ra schedules a scrimmage against a team of reigning high school champions.

The cheerleading auditions are underway. Dong Hae Sung makes a deal with Go Yi Ra.

A night out drinking spurs up a forgotten deal. Dong Hae Sung has fallen for Da Woon, but their feelings for one another have gotten lost in translation.

Hae Sung finally joins the volleyball team. Meanwhile, his agent is begging to get him back. Da Woon is stuck with two guys chasing her.

Yi Ra makes his move, and Da Woon and Hae Sung both allow it to happen.

Yi Ra makes his move, and Da Woon and Hae Sung both allow it to happen.

A huge misunderstanding leads to a chance for Go Yi Ra to get closer to Da Woon, his way. Hae Sung takes over captaincy of the team.

Da Woon has decided to take faking her love for Yi Ra to the next level. As she thinks she's doing the right thing for Hae Sung, Hae Sung continues to be in love with Da Woon.

While Da Woon's mother eggs her on for her newfound dating life, Da Woon is frustrated with where she is stuck. Yi Ra thinks he has her locked down, but Da Woon can't stop thinking about Hae Sung.

Hae Sung's father attempts to drop him out of college behind Hae Sung's back. Da Woon gets wind of this withdrawal sheet and confesses her love to Hae Sung. The aftermath unfolds.

The team struggles against Hanbit University, with another loss triggering a falling out amongst the players at dinner. Da Woon and Hae Sung are getting serious, while Yi Ra's friends try to investigate.

After another brutal loss, Hae Sung thinks of a new strategy to help the team win. It initially stirs up the team, but some rearranging helps Daehan University celebrate once and for all.

One of the campus squatters is unable to control her emotions, and this leads to a disasterous problem for Hae Sung. Go Yi Ra is maturing rapidly.

Da Woon reluctantly agrees to spend time apart from Hae Sung as he gets his rehab. A revelating moment between Hae Sung and his father changes Hae Sung's attitude.

Hae Sung has to choose between staying in school or playing professionally. Da Woon and Hae Sung are head-over-heels in love, while Yi Ra becomes close friends with both of them.

The team is competing in the championships, and with the help of a romantically happy Hae Sung, they are exceeding all expectations.

It all comes down to one last match. Soo Bin and Da Woon stay by the bench to support their players, and the team gives it their all.