Color Rush

Imagine a world drained of color—where every street, every face, every sunset exists in endless shades of gray. That’s reality for Choi Yeon Woo, a quiet high school student who sees life in monochrome. He’s a ‘Mono,’ one of those rare individuals born without the ability to perceive color. But in this universe, there’s a twist: every Mono has a fated ‘Probe,’ a person who, upon first eye contact, triggers a phenomenon called a Color Rush—an overwhelming explosion of vibrant hues that floods their vision. The catch? That rush is addictive, consuming, and can lead to obsessive, even dangerous, behavior. When Yeon Woo transfers to a new school, he meets Go Yoo Han, a charismatic and mysterious idol trainee who wears a surgical mask and speaks in a palette of paint-chip descriptions. The moment their eyes meet, colors explode around Yeon Woo—and his worst fears come true. Yoo Han is his Probe. Now Yeon Woo must navigate the intoxicating pull of color and the dark rumors that Monos inevitably become obsessed with their Probes, sometimes with tragic consequences. As the two boys grow closer, Yeon Woo’s missing mother—also a Mono—looms as a haunting mystery. Is his mother’s disappearance a warning of what’s to come? Or is love stronger than the chemical bond of color? With its dreamlike cinematography, heartfelt performances, and a fantasy concept that serves as a powerful metaphor for queer identity and soulmate anxiety, 'Color Rush' is a short but unforgettable journey into the kaleidoscope of first love—and the fear of losing yourself in someone else’s light.