HERE, ONCE, GAGA

In Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, stands a rundown residential building with an unusual history: for 993 days, between 2009 and 2012, it supposedly belonged to Lady Gaga. Jaeho, one of the building's residents, is determined to improve its deteriorating living conditions. Pink mold spreads across the walls, basic safety measures are lacking, and the building has become increasingly uncomfortable to live in. Despite his persistent efforts to address these problems, Jaeho receives little support from the landlord or his neighbors. Jiwoo, who lives next door, Hana, who lives downstairs, and another resident, Gyeongseok, show little interest in his attempts to improve the building. Only Juhyeon is willing to join him. As the two begin working together, Jaeho discovers that Juhye is facing personal circumstances of their own. Through the lives of these five residents, Here, Once, Gaga explores what it takes for a shared residential space to become a place of belonging, and whether people who have been overlooked or excluded can find ways to care for one another.