Melo Movie (2025) is a South Korean romantic series that delves into love, human connections, and life’s struggles. The story follows Gyeom, Mubee, Si-jun, and Ju-a as they navigate relationships and personal hardships. Mubee has long closed her heart to love—until she meets Gyeom. Always cheerful and adored by everyone, Gyeom hides his own silent battles, but Mubee is the only one who sees through his facade. Meanwhile, Si-jun, an aspiring musician, has yet to catch his big break. For seven years, he was in a relationship with Ju-a, but on their anniversary, she unexpectedly ends things. Years later, fate reunites them on a film project, stirring unresolved emotions and complicating their paths once again.
This article contains spoilers.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 1 “It Will Become Scenic When the Dawn Comes” Recap:
The series begins with Ko Gyeom’s childhood, where his love for films shapes his only dream: to watch every movie ever made. Fortunately, he lives with his older brother, Ko Jun, near a video rental store, whose owner, a close friend, lets him watch as many films as he wants. As Gyeom grows up, his passion remains strong, and he introduces his friends, Ju-a and Si-jun, to films. While watching a Tarantino film, Ju-a suggests Gyeom should pursue a film career. Until then, he is uncertain about his future, but Ju-a’s words inspire Gyeom to become an actor. However, despite his passion, Gyeom only lands minor roles. During one audition, director Ma Seong-U finds him eccentric yet entertaining. Just as Gyeom is about to leave, a woman named Mubee walks in, instantly captivating him.
Meanwhile, as a child, Mubee disliked her name and soon gained a reputation as a bully—often well-intentioned but always in trouble. The reason for the behavior stemmed from a desperate attempt to gain the attention of her father, Kim Hun-dong, a filmmaker constantly busy on set. Over time, their relationship became strained. When Hun-dong dies, Mubee attends his funeral, where reporter Kim Sang-guk approaches her mother for a story. Later, while sorting through her father’s belongings, Mubee plays one of his films—only to realize it is the most boring movie she has ever seen.
How are Mubee and Gyeom different from each other?
At 26, Mubee works on film sets like her father, but only to prove to Hun-dong how meaningless such a life is. Meanwhile, the old video store is now a video store bar, where Si-jun works part-time while chasing his music dreams. Meanwhile, Ju-a is inspired by Si-jun to go after her passion. Hearing about these passions, the video store owner is baffled by these youngsters. Elsewhere, Gyeom, working as an extra, is removed for not understanding his role but is allowed to assist the crew. At that time, Gyeom sees Mubee on the sets, noticing Mubee, always dressed in dark clothes but with bright eyes.
When Gyeom finally talks to Mubee, she prefers solitude, whereas he is naturally chatty. In the next few days, Mubee realizes everyone loves Gyeom, and even when he is not around, people talk about him fondly. One day, as Mubee takes some props to the set, Gyeom helps Mubee out. But Mubee asks Gyeom not to speak to her because she has personality issues and can’t handle social interactions well. At home, Ju-a says she is participating in a screenwriting contest, and Gyeom realizes he has a crush on Mubee. That night, Gyeom tells Jun about his crush.
Will Mubee and Gyeom get close?
After the shoot, Gyeom slowly walks behind Mubee as it is late at night. However, Mubee promises to ask Gyeom for help if necessary. Then, Mubee threatens to use a Taser on Gyeom if he does not leave Mubee alone. By chance, Gyeom and Mubee meet again at a wedding while working side gigs. Furthermore, Gyeom guesses that Mubee wants to become a director one day. Although Gyeom does not have a role, he is allowed to join the crew. Later that day, Gyeom and Mubee miss their bus, forcing them to wait at the bus stand together. While waiting, Mubee shares her desire to direct a great love story. Amused, Gyeom laughs and chokes on corn.
Spending more time with Gyeom, Mubee realizes he reminds her of her father. On the way, Mubee wakes from a nightmare, tears streaming, and finds comfort in Gyeom’s presence. Meanwhile, Su-jun leaves the video store early for his seventh dating anniversary. At the wrap-up party, the director cries, and outside, Mubee tells Gyeom she distrusts those who act like nothing is wrong in life—they always leave first. Gyeom is about to confess something but does not say anything. As Gyeom is about to leave, Mubee pulls him closer and kisses him. When asked if it was a mistake, Mubee says it isn’t. Yet, in the voiceover, Mubee reveals that Gyeom disappeared after that night. In the final scene, Ju-a breaks up with Si-jun.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 2 “Why So Serious” Recap:
The episode opens with a young Mubee tending to helpless animals and people. When Mubee was a child, Hun-dong always said that Mubee took after him because Mubee was soft-hearted. Understanding how life works, Hun-dong tells Mubee that she will get hurt if she is soft-hearted. When Mubee meets Gyeom and gets close to him, Mubee tells herself she will not get attached but fails miserably. Sensing Mubee’s mood, Director Su asks Mubee to work hard to distract her from everything that is going on in her mind and heart. The reason Gyeom disappeared is that Jun met with an accident and is unconscious. Additionally, Jun is severely injured. According to CCTV cameras, no other vehicles caused the accident. The police ruled out saying the car swerved because of early morning fog.
How do Mubee and Gyeom meet again?
Jun start to recover gradually, but becoming mobile independently will take a year or so. All this time, Gyeom has been caring for Jun. During this time, Gyeom starts writing movie reviews and becomes a critic to make money. Five years later, Mubee debuts as a director. During a Q&A session with the audience, Gyeom faces Mubee and asks why the narrative is gloomy, considering it is a love story. As soon as Gyeom says these words, he regrets them. Out of curiosity, Gyeom watches the film; however, seeing the cast and the director walk out, Gyeom cannot help himself, so he stays back. All this while, Mubee pretended Gyeom was dead, but now all the emotions come flooding through.
Who is Mubee’s new neighbor?
It’s been a while, and Si-jun is still mad at Ju-a for dumping him. At home, Si-jun finds a magazine featuring her interview and immediately confronts Gyeom for leaving it there. Meanwhile, Ju-a has started writing screenplays. While drinking with a colleague, Mubee drunkenly asks for information about Gyeom. Unexpectedly, Gyeom visits him, delighting both Ma and his team. Through Ma, Gyeom learns about Director Su’s retrospective.
Later, Mubee hears about new neighbors moving in. On the day of the retrospective, Mubee and Gyeom bump into each other. Unaware of Gyeom’s presence, Mubee’s colleague speaks ill of him. Later, Gyeom answers all of Mubee’s questions patiently, but Mubee does not let Gyeom explain his disappearance. Frustrated, Mubee asks Gyeom never to show his face again. Days later, Mubee visits the new neighbor and is shocked to find Gyeom fixing the floors. Since they will be neighbors, Gyeom asks her to get along. In a flashback, three years ago, Gyeom did spot Mubee somewhere. When Gyeom wanted to reach out, he got a call from the hospital and had to leave. When Gyeom tried to call Mubee, she had already blocked his number.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 3 “Keep Your Friends Close, But Your Enemies Closer” Recap:
The episode opens with Mubee uneasy about Gyeom living across the street. Over the next few days, Gyeom avoids Mubee as she wishes but secretly observes Mubee’s kindness toward children and the old people. One day, as Mubee watches from her window, she sees Gyeom approaching her house. Just then, Jeong-hu, a boy once bullied, rings Mubee’s doorbell. From Gyeom’s perspective, he was merely curious about Jeong-hu. However, seeing their closeness, Gyeom feels jealous. Meanwhile, Jeong-hu and Mubee catch up. Later, Jun reminds Gyeom of their housewarming party. Meanwhile, Si-jun hesitates to watch Ju-a’s film. However, Ju-a buys two tickets and convinces Si-jun to stay.
As they talk, Si-jun’s unresolved feelings become apparent, but Ju-a cruelly tells Si-jun may lack the talent to be a musician. Meanwhile, Gyeom and Jeong-hu get acquainted. After talking to Gyeom and Mubee, Jeong-hu realizes they know each other but pretend not to. That night, at the party, Gyeom confides in Si-jun, who advises him to either move on or apologize to Mubee for his past disappearance. After the guests leave, Gyeom learns Jun chose this house because Gyeom once wanted a white-walled home. This upsets Gyeom, realizing Jun always prioritizes his interests. Meanwhile, Mubee is irritated that Gyeom has reviewed all of Director Ma’s films except hers. The next day, Director Ma is surprised to learn Gyeom is a movie critic. Elsewhere, Mubee likes Ju-a’s script and makes an appointment to meet her the next day.
Coincidentally, both women get drunk at the same bar and vent about their love lives under fake names. Later, Gyeom sees Mubee intoxicated and follows her from a distance, only to be reported by a neighbor. Fortunately, Mubee bails him out, and he finally apologizes. They agree to be cordial. The next day, Mubee and Ju-a pretend to meet for the first time at work. However, Ju-a refuses to let Mubee use her script. Mubee tries to convince her, giving her time to reconsider. Elsewhere, Gyeom becomes friends with Jeong-hu over some video games. At work, Mubee is surprised when Gyeom arrives to interview her. As they talk, Mubee says that an apology won’t fix anything, so Gyeom invites her to a movie, which she refuses. That night, Gyeom projects a film on his white wall. Eventually, Mubee watches from her balcony.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 4 “It’s not your fault” Recap:
The episode opens with Gyeom facing one mishap after the other as he travels to pay respect to his parents. On the way back, it starts to rain, and Gyeom’s wipers malfunction. At that moment, Mubee helps Gyeom. Later, the editor of the magazine Gyeom writes for offers better pay to Gyeom to become a star critic for the magazine. To do that, Gyeom can become more critical of the films and needs to appear in front of the media often, so Gyeom takes some time to think about it. Meanwhile, Ju-a waits for Si-jun to return home. When Ju-a rings the bell, a woman opens the door, and a flustered Ju-a runs away. Now Ju-a assumes the woman is Si-jun’s girlfriend. In reality, the woman is someone who helps Si-jun with his music.
Why does Gyeom agree to become a star critic?
Gyeom hangs out with Director Ma, who warns Gyeom about the tense relationship between directors and critics. In the office, Mubee notices Gyeom’s reviews growing smug. Soon, Ju-a agrees to let Mubee adapt her script but insists on choosing the film’s music composer. Meanwhile, Si-jun visits home, where his family’s lack of faith in his musical talent is evident. Later, both Mubee and Gyeom attend Yeong-sik’s movie premiere. After the screening, Gyeom tries to spend time with Mubee, but she refuses and asks Gyeom to keep his distance. Surprisingly, Gyeom complies.
At the video bar, Si-jun, frustrated with his life, finds comfort in Sang-sik’s support. However, Sang-sik leaves abruptly, and Ju-a arrives. Now Ju-a proposes working together, but the meeting is tense as Si-jun remains upset. They make it clear they won’t rekindle their friendship or relationship. Back home, Gyeom scolds Jun for skipping therapy, but Jun argues that medical bills are too high. Realizing the financial strain, Gyeom accepts his editor’s proposal to become a star critic. Soon, he is everywhere—while many celebrate, Mubee grows concerned.
Is Gyeom responsible for what happened with Yeong-sik?
That night, Ju-a and Mubee hang out, and Ju-a expresses her faith in Si-jun’s talent. However, Si-jun remains unaware of her confidence in him. The next day, news breaks that Yeong-sik has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt, with many blaming Gyeom’s harsh review. To support him, Director Ma and Mubee take Gyeom out. At a café, another director, whom Gyeom previously criticized, confronts him, warning that he will be responsible if Yeong-sik dies. Later, Mubee says she is angry with Gyeom because he only focuses on his pain and not what others are going through. That same night, Si-jun says he will work with Ju-a, putting his pride at stake. Now Si-jun says he will become a bigger artist than Ju-a.
When Mubee visits Yeong-sik, he speaks highly of her and clarifies that his hospitalization was due to an accidental overdose of sleeping pills and alcohol. Through Yeong-sik, Mubee learns that Gyeom has been visiting every day. Touched, Mubee seeks out Gyeom and keeps him company. At that moment, Gyeom realizes Mubee is always there when his life falls apart. Later, as Mubee dozes off, Gyeom leaves to get blankets. When Mubee wakes up and doesn’t see him, she walks out only to bump into Gyeom. At that moment, Gyeom tells Mubee he wants to start liking her again.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 5 “No One Can Prepare You for the Love and the Fear” Recap:
Five years ago, Gyeom, though a little eccentric, was beloved by Mubee and others. During filming, Gyeom subtly cared for Mubee, eventually confessing his love on a snowy day. Back then, Mubee admired Gyeom’s simplicity, but now, Mubee refuses to open her heart to him again. At the hospital, Mubee kicks Gyeom for confessing and leaves. The following day, Jun teases Gyeom, saying even the neighborhood kids know about his feelings for Mubee. Now Gyeom is annoyed seeing Jeong-hu come out of Mubee’s house. Though determined to shut herself off from love, Mubee spends the night restless, thinking about Gyeom’s confession. Since Jeong-hu and Mubee are close, Gyeom asks Jeong-hu to help win Mubee over.
At work, Ju-a informs Mubee that Si-jun has agreed to compose music for the film. Despite Ju-a’s confidence in Si-jun, Mubee worries that Ju-a and Si-jun might fight during the process. That night, Gyeom drinks with Director Ma and other filmmakers. Near home, Mubee helps Jun retrieve his stuck walker. Drunk, Gyeom tries calling Mubee, only to realize she has blocked his number. The next morning, Jun reminds Gyeom of everything he did the previous day. In a drunken state, Gyeom confronts Mubee for blocking his number, making a scene. Just then, the doorbell rings—Mubee has come to retrieve her sweater.
What happens between Ju-a and Si-jun?
Later, Ju-a and Si-jun’s fight resumes, but Gyeom, learning Mubee’s directorial role, convinces Si-jun to a musical collaboration. That night, Jeong-hu agrees to help Gyeom. Since Mubee’s late father used to host an annual movie screening, Jeong-hu plans to invite Mubee to join the team, giving Gyeom a chance to meet Mubee. During setup, they encounter each other, engaging in playful banter. During the screening, Jeong-hu insists they sit with Gyeom and Jun. Meanwhile, Ju-a tries to persuade Si-jun to co-operate. Later, after his shift, Si-jun tries to kiss Ju-a, who rejects him, demanding an explanation.
Si-jun admits it’s difficult for him because Ju-a has always acted on her terms—it will take time for Si-jun to accept things. When Mubee and Gyeom are alone, Gyeom flirts with Mubee. Suddenly, Mubee leaves, and Gyeom follows. Now Gyeom says it is unfair for Mubee to complain as she made the move, and all he did was confess his love. To Gyeom, Mubee was just a girl who overthought everything. In a world as complicated as theirs, all he wanted was to keep things simple. When Mubee is about to leave, Gyeom hugs her, saying he made the first move this time.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 6 “Happy Ending is Mine” Recap:
The episode opens with Gyeom narrating his lifelong love for film, comparing his life to a melodrama. Meanwhile, Mubee obsessively replays her hug with Gyeom, prompting her mother to encourage them to date. At work, Mubee struggles with a low film budget, while Gyeom learns about a crew member’s death from overwork. Through Director Ma, Gyeom also learns that Mubee’s father died from overwork.
Later, Gyeom asks Mubee to meet him near a pizza place, knowing she may not turn up. Now, Mubee tells Ju-a she wants to meet Si-jun. After a long wait, Gyeom is about to leave when Mubee arrives, and they share a meal. In the following days, Gyeom repeatedly “coincidentally” runs into Mubee, knowing her schedule. Eventually, Mubee asks if they will meet again, and Gyeom suggests a food stall the following evening. Meanwhile, Si-jun records a track with Yu-rim, but when a studio door malfunctions, Yu-rim scolds him to fix it.
What happens when Gyeom and Mubee go on a long drive?
When Si-jun and Yu-rim are having coffee, Ju-a runs into them. When Si-jun steps away, Yu-rim tells Ju-a that her name is one Si-jun can never forget. After listening to the track, Ju-a asks Si-jun to sing as she thinks a male vocalist will suit the script. However, when Si-jun enters the studio, he only pretends to sing, frustrating Ju-a. As she steps inside, the door locks behind them, trapping them together. There, Si-jun confesses his conflicting feelings about Ju-a, admitting he both bad-mouthed and missed her. Then, they realize Ju-a liked him first. Eventually, Gyeom rescues them, and Si-jun fixes the door. That evening, Gyeom misses his meeting with Mubee, distracted by Jun walking into traffic. Following this, Gyeom fights with Jun.
Meanwhile, Mubee, regretting her behavior towards Gyeom, tries to make amends. Using work as an excuse, Mubee takes Gyeom on a long drive. At home, a drowsy Jun is cared for by Jeong-hu. On the long drive, their car breaks down, forcing them to wait for a mechanic. During this time, Mubee confesses that she finally understood why Gyeom disappeared. Though Mubee dislikes complications and resents people who vanish without explanation, she cannot hate Gyeom. Instead, Mubee admits she likes Gyeom. They share a passionate kiss as the sun sets over a flower-covered road. During the end credits scene, we see Gyeom and Jun having breakfast, and Jun says he needs to say something. In the next scene, we see Gyeom attending Jun’s funeral.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 7 “Thanks for the Adventure Now Go Have a New One” Recap:
The episode is dedicated to Jun and his life through Gyeom’s narration. Since the early days, Jun has never been a person to be surprised by anything. Even when their parents passed away, Jun always had a neutral take on life. However, Jun has always been nice to kids and others. When Jun is lost in thought, people find it difficult to approach him. The only time Jun expresses himself is while watching sad films with Gyeom. One time, Gyeom sees the amount of money Jun has saved and asks what he wants to do with it. Jun says he doesn’t want anything but is happy to do what Gyeom wants. Even after the accident, Jun was never surprised/shocked.
What does Gyeom discover about Jun’s accident?
When the cops said it was an accident because of fog, Gyeom drove the car for over a month at a particular time and realized there was no mist. It was at this time that Gyeom suspected that this was probably a suicide attempt. One day, Jun tells Gyeom about his deteriorating health. That day, Gyeom does not share his concerns with Mubee but spends some quality time with her in the morning. At work, Ju-a catches Mubee talking sweetly, making her suspicious that Mubee is dating someone.
At home, Gyeom left Jeong-u in charge of the house until he arrived home from grocery shopping. During that time, Jun starts feeling drowsy, so Jeong-u helps him. It turns out that Jun’s cardiopulmonary function is declining, and the worst-case scenario will be death. At work, Si-jun arrives for the meeting and discusses Mubee’s relationship with Gyeom. However, Mubee asks Si-jun to keep it a secret from Ju-a, but she overhears the conversation. Elsewhere, Gyeom tells Mubee’s mother that he is dating Mubee. As they talk, Gyeom reveals that his weakness is that he sometimes has a lot of thoughts and does not know how to sort them out. So Mubee’s mother asks Gyeom to vent it out, and someone may be able to help.
What was Jun’s motivation to live?
At a restaurant, Ju-a reveals the many things she did while dating Si-jun, making Si-jun look pathetic. However, Si-jun thinks it was idiotic of Ju-a not to express her desires, and Ju-a agrees. What puzzles Si-jun is how so much love could vanish overnight. So Ju-a says it’s been years and wonders if there are residual feelings. That night, Jun, Gyeom, Mubee, and Jeong-hu go out for dinner as Jun feels like eating outside. More such group gatherings started to take place because Jun wanted to. One day, Gyeom confronts Jun about this odd behavior when Jun proposes to go to the US. Indirectly, Jun is preparing Gyeom for his death. Once again, Gyeom confronts Jun about the accident. Hearing this, Jun breaks down.
After that, Jun is hospitalized, and Gyeom and Jeong-hu are preparing for the discharge. At that time, Gyeom wondered why his diary was with Jun. So Gyeom opens the diary to find Jun’s writing. In it, Jun confesses to that one mistake (suicide attempt), which he wanted to hide from Gyeom. The only reason Jun survived was because of Gyeom. All his life, Jun’s motivation has been Gyeom. Sometimes, the responsibilities burden him, but they vanish after seeing Gyeom happy. Throughout his life, Gyeom gave Jun a lot of surprises and joys; Jun was secretly angry with people for how they treated Gyeom. For the first time, Jun wants to live. In the end, Jun does not keep his promise of getting discharged, nor does Gyeom keep his promise of going on a trip with Jun.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 8 “All You Need is Love” Recap:
The episode opens with a flashback when Gyeom laughs at Mubee for saying she wants to make a romantic movie. Throughout her childhood, Mubee was never inclined towards romantic films as she felt they were boring. Once Mubee got older, she chose the clichéd romantic movies to watch. When Mubee worked with Director Ma, everyone suggested she make a thriller. However, Mubee was sure she wanted to make a romantic film. Currently, Mubee keeps a close eye on Gyeom as he copes with Jun’s death.
How does Gyeom cope with Jun’s demise?
On the outside, it seems like Gyeom is coping well, but Gyeom is annoyed with frequent messages from people. Like any other couple, Gyeom and Mubee spend time together, but Mubee notices a sudden wave of anxiety fall upon Gyeom. At the office, Mubee asks Ju-a to make some edits. After that, Mubee learns that Gyeom has never leaned on anybody emotionally. Meanwhile, Gyeom hangs out with Director Ma as they share the fear of being alone.
One night, Mubee and Jeong-hu wait for Gyeom to come home, but he never shows up. That night, Ju-a visits a video bar as she is too depressed to be alone. As Ju-a and Si-jun drink, Ju-a realizes they are drinking from someone else’s bottle. (An option in the bar for couples to mark their drinks to come back years later and drink from it or take it with them). According to Si-jun, the couple won’t return, but Ju-a is sure they will. The conversation steers to remembering Jun. Furthermore, Ju-a asks Si-jun to meet Gyeom to check on him. One morning, Mubee catches Gyeom sleeping in the car and realizes he has been doing that daily. When Mubee questions about this, Gyeom says there is no one at home to return to. However, Gyeom promises to sleep inside from that day.
How does Mubee help Gyeom overcome the sadness of being alone?
That night, Gyeom is inside the car, so Mubee joins him and tells Gyeom that they will go home the next morning. The following day, unannounced, Mubee brings all her belongings to stay with Gyeom for a few days, taking him by surprise. Before leaving for work, Mubee asks Gyeom to cook food, saying she will head home soon. Unfortunately, Mubee must visit the sets so she will be late. At night, a couple arrives at the video bar after five years, proving Ju-a’s prediction right. Wanting Ju-a’s company, Si-jun uses the excuse of work to text her. When Mubee gets home, she is scared to see that there aren’t any lights inside Gyeom’s house. Inside, Mubee is startled by Gyeom’s sudden appearance with a candle.
Since Gyeom has forgotten to pay the bills, the light and gas are cut. Now, Mubee tells Gyeom that she loves him and that they will never be alone. Elsewhere, Ju-a has rushed to Si-jun’s house to listen to the new song. Si-jun goes down memory lane, remembering all the good times with Ju-a. So Si-jun wonders out loud if Ju-a and him are over or slowly getting closer to each other. In the end credits, Si-jun visits Gyeom and shows love in his way. When Si-jun struggles to find words to comfort Gyeom, Gyeom makes it easier by being normal with Si-jun.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 9 “We Were Like Strangers Who Knew Each Other Very Well” Recap:
The episode begins with Ju-a’s narration about her long-time love for Si-jun. They have stayed together through life’s ups and downs, but Ju-a slowly realizes she is always accommodating Si-jun. On their seventh anniversary, Ju-a breaks up with Si-jun. Meanwhile, Si-jun deeply loves Ju-a and, in his own way, tries to make Ju-a happy. It was hard for Si-jun to forget about Ju-a. As his memories of her fade, Ju-a reappears, making things more complex. Si-jun confesses his lingering feelings and asks Ju-a to go on three dates with him.
Meanwhile, Gyeom watches Mubee sleep. They share a sweet kiss the following day before Mubee leaves for work. Unfortunately, they run into Mubee’s mother, leaving Mubee flustered. Elsewhere, Si-jun and Ju-a go on their first date, reminiscing about their past. At work, Mubee learns that investors have pulled out, halting the movie’s production. At home, Gyeom starts getting rid of Jun’s belongings but is advised by Jeong-hu to take his time moving on. That night, Mubee argues with her mother, who disapproves of Mubee giving up on the film. Meanwhile, at a video bar, Gyeom is surprised to learn that Jun used to visit there.
The next morning, Mubee meets Director Ma, whose project was canceled. Direcor Ma encourages Mubee to find a way to tell her story before it fades away. Meanwhile, Ju-a urges Si-jun to fight for the film, but he prioritizes their date. To please Ju-a, Si-jun takes her to the studio, where they have a heated argument. Ju-a finally admits she broke up with Si-jun because he is always selfish. Elsewhere, Gyeom learns about Mubee’s project from Director Ma. At night, Gyeom picks up Mubee from work to cheer her up. On their way, Mubee says she hopes Gyeom will not leave her when she reveals a secret. The secret is that Mubee thinks her father died because of Mubee.
Melo Movie (2025) Episode 10 “Life is a Beautiful, Magnificent Thing, Even to a Jellyfish” Recap:
The episode opens with Gyeom’s belief that even the darkest tunnels have light at the end of them. As a child, Gyeom felt afraid to be alone, so he would watch a lot of movies. In this loneliness, Gyeom found Mubee. Currently, Mubee says that as a child, she just wanted love from her father. Unfortunately, he was always busy working on sets.
So Mubee thought it best to hate him. That way, she could get some attention. However, nothing changed, and the hate materialized into reality. On the day Mubee’s father died, she had told him to leave the sets and visit her if he wanted to mend things. That night, Mubee heard the news of her father’s demise. As for Gyeom, he was always afraid to be alone. Even as a child, Gyeom knew Jun was the sort of person who could disappear anytime; hence, Gyeom didn’t complain.
When Gyeom realized Jun tried to end his life, he pretended not to know until the end, afraid that Jun had taken the step because of Gyeom. Elsewhere, Ju-a reminisces about her relationship with Si-jun. The next day, Gyeom brings pots and plants them in Mubee’s garden. This way, Gyeom hopes to make a good impression with Mubee’s mother. At night, Mubee’s mother apologizes for not being more kind to Mubee all these years. However, Mubee has always noticed the little things Mubee’s mother has done for her. In tears, Mubee apologizes for saying she wasn’t loved.
Melo Movie (2025) Ending Explained:
The next day, Ju-a troubles Mubee not to give up easily. Thankfully, Mubee didn’t want to give up either. They head to meet Si-jun and Mubee, who promise to find a way to make the movie. Among many reasons, Si-jun’s music played an important role in Mubee having faith in the film. Later, Si-jun follows Ju-a out and says that he will let go of the past this time, although it will be difficult. Once they break up, they agree to get away from each other’s lives permanently. One last time, they kiss before parting ways. At home, Gyeom finds a cigarette packet in Jun’s pocket and is surprised. But this becomes Gyeom’s trigger to make peace with the loss. Later, Gyeom finds Mubee at the bus stop as she is worried because she can’t find an investor.
Furthermore, Gyeom says he is done watching films and won’t be a movie critic anymore. One and a half years later, Gyeom is seen job hunting. Thankfully, Mubee’s movie is made, and people are loving it. On the other hand, Si-jun has made it big. It is rare for music to take over the script, but Si-jun has managed to do that. Since Gyeom has plans to invite his friends over, he invites Si-jun, who is unwilling to come, probably because of Ju-a’s presence. Meanwhile, Ju-a works hard on scripts and declines Gyeom’s invitation to the party. Also, Jeong-hu has moved in with Gyeom. The reason Mubee could make the movie is because of Director Ma, who has now turned into a producer.
Ju-a is genuinely happy about Si-jun’s long-awaited success. Though they’ve parted ways, a part of her still wishes him well. Meanwhile, Gyeom frequently drops by Mubee’s film sets, often teasing and distracting her. Despite his antics, their relationship remains strong and filled with warmth. However, beneath the surface, mysteries linger—no one truly knows why Jun attempted to take his own life. Perhaps the weight of responsibilities and deep-seated loneliness pushed him to the edge.
Mubee, on the other hand, finally comes to terms with her father’s passing, confronting the emotions she had long buried. In doing so, she finds herself reconnecting with her mother, strengthening a bond that had once been fragile. As for Si-jun and Ju-a, they made a pact to stay out of each other’s lives. Yet, Si-jun still watches over Ju-a from afar, unable to completely let go. Though echoes of their past love remain, they have chosen to walk separate paths.
Mubee has risen to prominence as a successful director, while Gyeom continues his search for new opportunities. Their love remains unwavering, and Mubee’s mother has fully embraced their relationship. As life moves forward, a new presence enters their circle—Jeong-hu, the newest member of their ever-growing story.
