Melo Movie (2025) s01e01 Episode Script

1
I've had only one dream since I was a kid.
KO GYEOM, AGE NINE
To watch every single movie ever made.
JURASSIC PARK
NEW RELEASES
And I was in the perfect environment
to make that dream come true.
Hey!
Did you watch the others?
Yeah.
Don't you get bored
watching movies by yourself all day?
I love it.
Sir?
Sir!
-This, please.
-For God's sake.
You didn't have to wake me.
Let him watch it!
Good grief.
-Off to work?
-Yes.
Here's the rent for this month.
I'm sorry it's late.
Man, don't work too hard.
You look exhausted.
-Take care of yourself.
-Okay.
Don't worry about him.
I've never known a kid
to have so much fun alone.
Because living in a video rental store
was like living in paradise for me.
Gyeom, I'm off.
And it was all I needed.
Gyeom!
Stick to the green stickers, remember?
You haven't even hit puberty yet.
Goodness. What time is it now?
And not long after…
I got to watch everything I wanted to.
-What are you doing?
-Oh my God!
Oh, I was just helping out.
This one's been rented out, but the case
wasn't put upside down to let people know.
Hey, what's that?
Didn't you say it was empty?
Don't even think about it, young man.
-See you.
-Bye.
And cut back on the videos.
Your eyeballs might pop out.
-Bye.
-One more thing.
I'd watch the one next to it.
Take care, boss!
But around that time,
I had a new kind of concern come up.
Starting today, I refuse to talk
to anyone who hasn't watched this.
What's that? A good skin flick?
Don't you know Tarantino?
Just watch the first five minutes.
You'll see.
The dude made a sick movie.
Why are you always here watching videos?
Are you gonna run a rental store?
Worry about yourself, Si-jun.
He'll likely make something
out of watching this many movies.
Worry about what?
A genius never worries about himself.
-So you're a genius now?
-For sure.
-So I don't have to worry?
-That's right.
-No, you should worry.
-I love and respect movies so much.
If I became a rental store owner,
it'd be a loss to the movie industry.
That was the beginning
of my great contemplation.
I probably should do something
with this, right?
That's right.
Think about the 10,000-hour rule.
You spent this much time watching movies,
so you'd better make it worth your while.
Okay.
I'm going to think hard about my future.
Don't try to stop me.
-Hey, I'll play this now.
-Yeah.
That day, I began contemplating
as the opening sequence began to play.
And I had my answer by the time
the end credits started rolling.
Yes, that's what I'll do.
Guys, look at me.
Isn't it obvious how I should contribute
to the movie industry?
That's a tough one, Gyeom. I wonder how?
He's got a weird look on his face.
It's obnoxious.
Bang!
And so,
that's the reason I'm here.
KO GYEOM, AGE TWENTY-SIX
I had to… become… an actor.
WEALTH AND PROSPERITY
OPEN AUDITION
Well, sure. I love this kind of stuff.
Yeah, he came with a story.
So what was my question again?
You haven't asked anything yet.
Right? Right.
So you're 26 years old.
Did you start after finishing college?
Oh, no. I'm a high school graduate.
I never graduated from college.
Doing what?
I had to make money.
Sang-sik was closing his video store,
so I needed some money.
You bought his store?
No, I bought his videotapes.
You're an interesting kid.
I bought your movies
in a five-pack bundle for 20,000 won.
I like that. I really do.
I like nutcases who show up
out of nowhere, don't I?
These kinds of guys tend to be geniuses.
You've played many small parts.
Are you any good?
I'm not so bad.
Okay. Show me whatever you have.
I'm ready.
One moment.
Let me just get into character.
That was it.
What?
Should I leave?
What?
Yeah, sure. Get up.
You will let me know, won't you?
Sure.
Thank you for your time.
Yes, go on now.
You know when you get that gut feeling?
That day, I got that gut feeling…
Mubee, you're here.
…when I heard that name.
I've had only one wish since I was a kid.
Who's Kim Mubee?
KIM MUBEE, AGE NINE
I wanted to change my stupid name.
Is it you?
This won't do. Where are your parents?
I'll have to talk to them.
-I don't have any.
-What?
You don't have any parents?
They passed away.
What… Really?
Both of them?
Yes.
Oh God.
I'm sorry.
Who are you?
I'm her dad.
He's my stepdad.
Her biological dad.
I'm so sorry.
She's a bit different, you see.
Because this name wasn't meant for me.
Sweetie, you can't ignore me forever.
ON-SET FILMING VEHICLE
This time, I'll be off for a while.
Where should we go?
The amusement park we talked about?
Yes, Director.
No, it's okay.
Yes.
Yes, I'll go.
Okay. Bye.
Mubee.
When I'm done with this movie,
I promise I'll hang out with you
every single day.
After this movie,
there will be another movie.
And after that,
you'll have another one waiting.
Movies are all you care about.
Not true.
I'm going to make my own movies now.
I'll be able to use my time however I like
and spend a lot more time with you.
I mean it, okay?
I always had to compete with my own name.
And the way I chose
to win that competition…
Hey, did you guys bully him?
Yeah. So what?
-Hey, run.
-Get back here!
It's Kim Mubee!
…was rather simple.
TEACHERS' OFFICE
Let's call it the childish rebellion
of a kid desperate for attention.
Mubee, why do you always lie
about your dad being dead?
It's not a lie.
He's pretty much as good as dead.
Back then, I had no idea…
DAD
…that this ambivalent feeling
would go on for quite a while.
Plus,
I never actually wanted it to happen.
-I'm sorry for your loss.
-My condolences.
I'm Kim Sang-guk from Geona Media.
If there's anything you wish to share…
I used to think I'd win
this childish competition someday.
Maybe I wasn't even eligible
to compete in the first place.
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
KIM HUN-DONG
That's when I faced it for the first time.
Daddy.
Daddy!
I faced what I had been
competing against all along.
The movie I watched that day…
was the most boring movie
I had ever seen in my entire life.
And so that's the reason I'm here.
KIM MUBEE, AGE TWENTY-SIX
Hello?
Yes, I have them. I'm on my way. Okay.
I'm not here to make a movie
dedicated to him,
take revenge for him, or anything.
Nothing that ambitious.
I wanted to show him how pathetic it was
to devote his life to a terrible movie.
Mubee, you're here.
What a pretty name.
MELO MOVIE
IT WILL BECOME SCENIC WHEN DAWN COMES
Mr. Part-timer, sir?
Could you please
move a little quicker than that?
At this rate, we'll never open the store!
No one will be coming in anytime soon.
You little punk. Don't you dare jinx it.
Hey.
What if a customer walks in right now?
If someone walks in right this instant--
You're not open yet, are you?
Good grief. You again?
You should eat dinner first.
I brought food from my place.
Goodness. Your mother packed us
a bunch of food again.
Please thank her for me.
I will.
Oh my. Look at this.
Is it still pretty slow here?
Yeah, no one comes.
Get rid of those old tapes.
They make this place look outdated.
Outdated?
You punk. The only outdated thing here
is your awful mindset.
-You mean those?
-They have their use.
Take your time.
These are side dishes.
I'll leave them in your studio later.
Okay.
Look at you, biting and chewing
like an annoying little brat.
Hey, Ju-a.
You're clearly spoiling him way too much.
Are you dating a man or raising a kid?
-See, there you go.
-Careful!
Why did you move out
if you were going to starve like this?
What a messed-up way to waste your youth.
Hongsi is going to pursue music
seriously now.
You should support him.
Dropping out of a good university
to pursue music?
Count your blessings, punk.
You should get his autograph now.
Hongsi is gonna become
a super famous songwriter.
He's been working so hard.
Not that hard.
I'm taking it easy, going with the flow.
As you can see,
I'm more talent than effort.
God, you're so smug.
I could just shoot you dead now.
Ju-a.
Stop following around a loser like him.
You should at least
be living a decent life.
Get a decent job,
then call it quits with this loser.
Seriously!
Like I told you,
I only plan to work here briefly.
Very briefly.
Stop calling me a loser. You're no better.
Actually, I was thinking about going after
something I really want, like Si-jun.
Good grief. This damn loser has ruined
yet another perfectly normal kid.
Anyhow,
where did the last member
of the three nutty friends run off to?
As everyone had expected,
I became an actor.
Enemies are never obvious.
You can never tell
whether someone is friend or foe.
I knew I'd get stabbed in the back.
-What's he doing?
-I've been waiting for it all along.
What's he doing? Director?
Cut!
Hey! Ko Gyeom!
-Pull him out.
-I was so getting into it.
Of course
I've yet to find the perfect role for me.
Are you kidding me? Where is the AD?
Damn it.
I was just standing there that time.
If you were just standing there,
how did you ruin the scene?
What's with your eyes?
That's just how my eyes are.
Yes, why do they look so irritating?
Just stay out of the shot.
Eh? I'm an actor. I should be in the shot.
"Eh"? You'll stay out of the shot
because I told you so.
Give me the storyboard.
But to be honest,
just being on set is good enough for me.
Go away!
After all, it makes me feel like
I'm in a movie.
We're done with Ji-hyung.
Please focus on Du-yeop.
Right. Like this? Yes, I got it.
Thanks.
And it was here
that I discovered a new movie.
Excuse me, sir.
You could start off with the full shot,
go back and forth with the waist shot--
Not you again.
Why do you… have this in the first place?
Are you the director?
I just thought it was great.
Of course it's great.
Stop lurking around and go!
-Yes, sir.
-He's just saying that.
Damn it!
Who set this up? You're quite slim.
-Is this the place?
-Yes, right here.
Hey, we have to do this in one take, okay?
-Make sure you rehearse everything.
-Sure.
She might not realize this,
but she's the type that really stands out.
She always dresses in black
like she's a shadow.
-Cut!
-But her eyes sparkle so brightly.
I have it here. I'll do it out now.
Their hair can't be too short.
She seems like
a quiet and attentive person…
Are you all right?
…but she can be quite confident.
-Crap.
-This is for you.
The set is ready.
They're waiting for you.
Director, you're the best!
You're amazing!
Enjoy your food.
Thank you. You too!
One more thing.
For some reason,
she just piques my curiosity.
Usually, when a person
becomes curious about someone…
This is what happens in melo movies.
Lately, I've had another wish.
All the other seats are taken.
It's for this guy
to stop taking an interest in me.
I mean, why do you always eat alone?
Yes.
But I asked you why.
"Yes" doesn't make any sense.
Your name is Kim Mubee, right?
Wow, what a coincidence.
He'd suddenly show up like this…
I mean, I'm a huge movie fan.
But your name sounds like "movie."
I never thought
I'd meet an even bigger fan.
In case you don't know,
you don't get to choose your own name.
You're right.
…and go on about things
I didn't even ask about.
There you are.
Yes, please sit.
Gyeom, you must be hungry
after all that action.
-Enjoy.
-Sure.
There's one thing
I really don't like about him.
Please let the actor through!
It's Kang Hun!
Hey, looking great!
Have you been working out?
Do I look good?
You can stop bulking up.
You look perfect now.
Are those the same outfits?
Different brands, maybe?
I just put on whatever they gave me.
No wonder they say
the face completes fashion.
Sir?
Right. Gyeom, when we start filming…
It's that he stands out too much.
All good? Let's go.
And he's such a busybody too.
Do you even know about Stephen Chow?
How could I not?
-What's his best movie?
-King of Comedy.
Hey, that's my favorite too.
I know. You paid homage to it
in your movie Wave Wave.
The scene
where the character teaches acting.
You noticed that?
Sure!
He was always surrounded by people.
They call him Cinderella, you know.
Why?
When he auditioned,
he got an immediate no.
But do you remember
the director's limited-edition shoes?
-The white ones?
-Yes.
He put those on and left!
What? So what happened?
He seemed to be so popular
that everyone was talking about him,
even when he wasn't there.
Then he didn't leave the studio
and eventually landed a role.
So why don't I like that about him?
These are…
Where do I take this? To the set?
Actually…
He's such a nuisance to someone
who wants to live a quiet life.
Excuse me.
It's all right. It wasn't even heavy.
Can you not talk to me?
Why not?
I have personality issues, so I hate it
when people try to make friends with me.
Not everyone is a whelp
with golden retriever energy like you.
So bear with me. Bye.
Thanks for helping with that,
but you don't need to from now on.
Okay?
"Whelp"?
What should I order? Pizza?
Hey, what's a whelp?
A whelp?
Whelp…
Whelp.
DICTIONARY
WHELP
"A puppy that eats poop."
"A puppy that eats poop"?
Yeah.
I knew it.
People wouldn't use that word
unless they were interested.
Is it like some kind of pet name?
I didn't know Gyeom was here too.
Hey.
Ta-da.
-Guess what this is.
-What?
Whelp…
I signed up for this.
A screenwriting contest.
Screenwriting? You?
Yes, I want to give it a real shot now.
-Watching you sparked some things in me.
-Really?
Let's motivate each other.
What do you say?
Your songs will inspire my writing,
and my writing will inspire you.
I'll let you play a part from my script.
I guess you haven't seen him act.
-Is he bad?
-Like a bad accident.
Thanks, but I'll have to
review the script first.
What? You aren't staying for pizza?
Today's that day. It's movie day.
Watching a movie with your brother again?
Why do you always
follow him around like a whelp?
You just called me a whelp.
I guess it is a pet name, then.
Oh man.
What is he going on about?
-What about a whelp?
-No idea.
How does pepperoni pizza sound?
-Pepperoni again?
-This is bad.
It's the best one. Trust me.
Is there anything else?
Let me see the menu.
Hey, guys?
Pepperoni looks the most delicious.
What do you say?
I have a crush on someone.
-We had that last time.
-This one's the best.
-I've tried them all with Gyeom.
-Without me?
All right. Thanks for your support.
I'll do my best.
You can't go wrong with the classics.
SAMGEORI MEATS
I'm back.
I'm glad I take after you
personality-wise.
Life would've been so tiring
if I was like Dad.
What's this?
You never bring up your dad first.
It's just that I met someone
who's as tiring as Dad was.
It might've been a tiring life,
but it was a decent one.
When you were with Dad?
Still, it's a relief
that you take after me.
If you were like Dad,
it would've been a pain in the neck.
-What's up?
-Hey.
What's on for today?
We talked about Stephen Chow last time.
How about one of his movies?
You're the expert.
I'll follow your guidance.
Here's to another great day.
Wait, I didn't catch that.
Are you telling me
you're foolish enough to fall for her
just because of her name?
Of course not!
I started liking her name
because I fell for her first.
Why did you fall for her?
I just discovered her.
Hey.
This is just like that time
you got excited about discovering a tape.
No. This time, I feel even better.
What's your plan now?
She told you not to talk to her.
Please, bro!
Do you know
how many melo movies I've seen?
-What?
-Come on!
Did you just try to trip me up?
At least I didn't chat you up.
So you're finally being killed off.
-Do you have any plans after work?
-I'm busy.
I see. I'm busy too.
I need to memorize my lines.
You have no lines.
How did you know that?
Perhaps you are interested in me?
Looks delicious.
Enjoy your meal.
-Yesterday was a bit colder.
-Sit here.
Nice, there's bulgogi.
You were stabbed to death yesterday.
Why are you still here?
Maybe I was resurrected?
Stop talking nonsense.
And what's with the facial hair?
It turns out
I actually had a twin brother.
More nonsense.
What? I mean it.
You know the director needs me.
It was you?
How dare you use my facial hair?
-I haven't finished--
-Follow me.
Put this away for me.
I was going to offer you a ride
since it's pretty late,
but that backpack looked heavy, so…
I live nearby.
It's dangerous at this hour.
Do you always come this prepared
just so you can avoid asking for help?
Yes, so stop glancing around to see
if you can help me with anything.
I'll let you know when I really need help.
Happy now?
Stop following me,
or I'll pull out what's in my pocket.
But at times…
Now, it is time for the lady of the hour
and the most beautiful bride in the world.
Please enter!
…the weirdest coincidences
can actually happen in life.
Friends of the bride and groom,
please come up for a group photo.
I swear it's a coincidence.
Can't you see how surprised I am?
Ma'am, please go up a step.
I didn't say anything.
What brings you here?
I do wedding video gigs from time to time.
Are you here for a friend?
The groom's friend for ten years
since high school.
That's the role I'm playing
for my gig today.
The bride and groom are very lucky.
-How so?
-One, two, three.
If you become a famous filmmaker,
they'll be happy
that you shot their wedding video.
Did I say I wanted to become a filmmaker?
You are going to make a movie, aren't you?
I really want to know
what your movie will be like.
When are you gonna start?
Hey, it's uncanny that we met here.
How about we do wedding gigs as a team?
I can host. You can shoot videos.
No.
A coincidence that made me think
that we might be bound by some fate.
Get on the bus, everybody.
Hi.
-Why did you get on this bus?
-Yeah, whatever.
Why are you on this bus?
The other bus is full. Can I join you?
Sure, you can.
But does he have a scene today?
Nothing wrong
with tagging along and hanging out.
Let me come along.
Over here, Gyeom. You can sit here.
-You don't have any scenes today, do you?
-No, I don't.
-Then you can help us out today.
-Sure.
Wait. Was I just disappointed?
Hey, you don't wanna do that.
You sound like a gangster.
FARM-FRESH WAXY CORN
-Hello.
-Hi.
I'll take 20,000 won's worth of corn.
-I'll pay you first.
-Sure.
-Here.
-Okay.
Thank you.
Here. Enjoy it while it's hot.
Okay. Good luck with the sales.
That's my bus!
Hey!
Stop!
Wait for me! Please…
You too?
I've heard the buses stop early
at places like this.
There's one in 30 minutes.
Exactly. The world's become
way too convenient.
Damn it!
I have a question.
Have you always been this twisted?
Have you always put on a jolly face?
The world is more than what you see.
It's definitely more than movies.
You won't let a single comment go.
Are you a good fighter?
Yes, I am.
I surrender.
What kind of movie are you going to make?
An awesome…
melo movie.
Melo?
Did you laugh at me?
No, I choked on my food. Laugh at you? Me?
I would never.
What about you?
Are you really going to keep acting?
I'm well aware that I must keep acting
so the industry doesn't miss out
on a great talent.
But…
I like movies, that's all.
What?
I simply like movies!
Movies, as in films.
It wasn't some tacky pickup line
to say that I like you or--
I didn't say anything.
Then what's with the look?
You just…
reminded me of someone
who said the same thing.
There are other seats.
Sitting alone can get scary, you know.
I'm talking about myself.
Well, sure.
I'm going to get some sleep.
DAD
Yeah, what?
Were you dreaming?
No.
You were crying.
It's hot in here. I guess I was sweating.
You held my hand.
Oh, I… I'm sorry.
It was a mistake.
All right, then.
FILMING WEALTH AND PROSPERITY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
Sir, Mr. Kim from Geona Media will stop by
for a short interview later.
It's your first movie in a long while,
and today is our last day on set.
An interview on set? What a bother.
I always feel sad on the last day
and during the wrap party.
Even the word is depressing.
"Wrap" means it's all over.
It makes me worry
that my career's a wrap too.
Gyeom, what do you think?
One moment.
-Get ready. Let's begin shooting.
-Yes, sir.
Excuse me. It's you, right?
Who are you?
I'm Kim Sang-guk from Geona Media.
Don't you remember me?
You're Mr. Kim Hun-dong's daughter.
You were in high school back then,
so I wasn't really sure.
But seeing you up close,
you haven't changed.
Anyway, do you work here on set?
Are you here to live out
your father's unfulfilled dream?
That's very admirable.
It's nothing like that.
What was your name again?
It was really unique.
That's right. Mubee!
When I first saw your name, I thought,
"Mr. Kim really devoted his life
to the art of film."
Wait a second.
So the daughter
of a man who met a wrongful death
walks in his shoes to pursue his dream.
Okay, that's a nice story.
It's nothing like that,
so please stop making up stories.
I wouldn't put it that way!
Anyway, I got your point.
It was nice to see you. See you around.
Let's go.
Hey, I'm clocking out after this.
Goodness. Of course you are.
Would you believe that there's a bar owner
who lets his part-timer clock out
before 8:00?
Yeah, he's right here.
But it's only for today, okay?
What did you say today was?
-Our seven-year anniversary.
-Exactly!
That's why I'm letting you go.
Why are you in such a rush anyway?
I have to buy something
before the stores close.
-Hurry.
-Okay, time to go.
-Come on, quickly!
-Okay!
-I'm leaving, okay?
-Yeah.
-Don't forget to lock up, boss.
-Okay.
That damn loser only calls me boss
in times like these.
Yeah, I'm on my way.
I'll see you at the studio. Okay.
All right.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Great job, everyone!
Wrap parties make me…
so sad!
Sir, your nose is running.
Gyeom, I need your honest opinion.
How was my work this time?
I know you've got a keen eye.
My honest opinion will hurt you again.
Are you saying it was bad?
No, that's not…
You've hurt me already.
Seong-tae!
Sir, it's all right!
Stop crying over that kind of stuff!
Movies can flop. No big deal.
You fucking jerk!
I thought you'd be the first
to run from these parties.
Why are you still here?
You love these parties more than anyone,
so what brings you out here?
You did say
that you'd ask for help if you needed it.
I'd need to be near you
to hear you ask for help.
You told me not to talk to you at first,
but look at you, flashing me a smile.
Talking to people
and getting closer to them
makes me uncomfortable.
Why?
Because they will all leave one day.
Doesn't it ever get hard
to be so negative all the time?
Doesn't it ever get hard
to put on a jolly face all the time?
I don't trust people who only
present themselves in high spirits.
They are always the first to leave.
I've been drawn to Kim Mubee
for some reason.
I think I finally know why.
Then…
if I share my secret with you…
will you like me?
And not leave me?
Was that
a mistake too?
No.
Okay, then.
Maybe she is getting through…
the dark night just like I am.
What did you say?
I think
we should break up.
Just like that, the dark night passed,
and the dawn came.
And Ko Gyeom disappeared just like that.
MELO MOVIE
Subtitle translation by: Daham Yoon