WANNABE is a story about a group of friends from different walks of life, each with their own burning stories and desires, who cross paths on the bumpy road to success the hip-hop culture has to offer. A dive into their yearnings - craving to be accepted, a thirst to become famous, and age-old passion to win the heart of someone they are furiously in love with.

Akin is a Grade 11 student who dreams of leading his school's marching band to the nationals with his own snare drum. However, Akin faces a turning point when he gets involved with the mysterious death of a junior in the band which forces his family to move Akin to a new school. His best friend, Tap, replaces Akin on the snare drum. At his new school, Akin meets Rin, a member of the schools' marching band and ignites Akin's hopes and dreams anew. Akin and Tap meet again at the national marching band competition. What will become of this competition?

Hosts Jennie and Godji visit Thai universities.