Stayer

Set against the high-stakes backdrop of elite endurance sports and corporate rivalry, "Stayer" follows the gripping journey of Kang Ji-woo, a former national marathon champion whose career was cut short by a devastating scandal. Years later, she returns to the sport not for glory, but as a pacemaker for a disgraced conglomerate heir who is forced to run for his life and his family's corporate empire. Together, they must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, corporate corruption, and deep-seated personal trauma. As the grueling miles tick away, the relationship between the athlete and the heir evolves from mutual distrust to a fragile alliance. They face fierce competitors backed by corrupt officials willing to do anything to ensure their failure. Through grit, psychological resilience, and unexpected camaraderie, "Stayer" explores the thin line between giving up and pressing forward, ultimately questioning what it truly means to cross the finish line.