Don’t miss this Melo Movie Episode 1 recap blog for a detailed analysis of the episode’s twists and turns. Ko Gyeom (played by Choi Woo Sik) grew up obsessed with movies. At just nine years old, he spent most of his time watching films. His older brother, Ko Jun (Kim Jae Wook), supported his passion, helping him rent CDs from the VD library. Movies were his world.
As he got older, nothing changed. Even in high school, he was still glued to the screen. He worked at the same rental library with his friends, Hong Si-jun and Son Ju-a. They often gathered to watch films together. But Gyeom had a dream. He wanted to be an actor.
The Struggle to Make It in the Industry
At 26, Gyeom was chasing his dream. He started auditioning but had little success. One day, after a failed audition, he noticed someone in studio—Mu-bee.
Mu-bee had a story of her own. At nine, she already hated her name. It reminded her of movies, something she resented. Her father was a filmmaker, but to her, he was never around. She even called him “dead” because he was always on set.
By the time she reached high school, her father had actually passed away. She ignored his last calls, something she couldn’t forget. Her first experience watching a movie wasn’t memorable either. She thought it was boring.
Now, at 26, she worked behind the scenes. It wasn’t because she loved filmmaking. She wanted to prove to her father how miserable and meaningless movie-making was.
A One-Sided Interest
Gyeom took on small roles. He often saw Mu-bee working quietly behind the set. He found himself drawn to her. She, however, wasn’t interested. She disliked how much attention he got. People talked about him all the time. She preferred to stay unnoticed. She even asked him to stop talking to her. But Gyeom saw everything through the lens of a melo movie. He believed their story had a deeper meaning. His interest in her only grew.
A Missed Bus and an Unspoken Connection
Fate kept bringing them together. One evening, after filming in a rural area, they missed the last bus back to the city. They waited together for the next one. At a wrap-up party for the film, Mu-bee stepped outside for a smoke. Gyeom joined her. He asked why she always pushed people away.
She gave a simple answer. People leave. They always do. Gyeom then made her a deal. If he shared a secret about himself, would she start liking him? Would she stay? His words caught her off guard. For the first time, she felt something. Without thinking, she kissed him.
Meanwhile, Ju-a and Si-jun had been dating since high school. Seven years together. But something had changed. Ju-a wanted to break up.
Their journey had just begun. Gyeom wanted to get closer, but Mu-bee wasn’t ready. Would she let him in? Or would she keep pushing him away? This episode set the stage for a complicated, slow-burning romance. Share this Melo Movie Episode 1 recap blog with fellow fans and join the discussion!
Kavita Mishra is a dynamic writer and passionate Korean entertainment enthusiast, combining her love for K-pop and K-drama with a flair for storytelling. With a keen eye for the latest trends, Kavita crafts articles that capture the pulse of K-pop idols, chart-topping hits, and the most buzz-worthy dramas taking over screens worldwide.
