Melo Movie (2025) s01e05 Episode Script

1
I always knew Ko Gyeom was a bit weird.
FIVE YEARS AGO, WINTER
Hello. Hi there.
-Good morning.
-Hi.
Hello, Mr. Park.
-Were you called on set today?
-No.
Yet you come in
every single day, don't you?
Do you like being on set that much?
I'm sensing a freak here.
I love it. I love it so much, Mr. Park.
And everyone who knew Ko Gyeom knew it.
I told you not to do that.
But why? Am I not allowed to help?
You aren't helping at all.
I don't want people to gossip about me,
so will you please just leave me alone?
But nobody's…
I think you understand now.
And that's how I thought
I'd find my peace again.
But…
TAKE ONE EACH!
There aren't any left?
Hey, I'm the director here.
Didn't you put one aside for me?
You said you'd be too stressed
to eat anything while on set.
You literally yelled your head off.
I did… I did no such thing.
Why couldn't they send enough snacks
for everyone?
Is our budget getting low?
There aren't any left?
I guess I'm too late.
Man, I hate the way you snarf it up.
Excuse me.
-Ms. Kim.
-Are we there?
I need to sit there,
so please switch seats with me.
Sorry?
Why? What is it, Gyeom?
I'll sit next to you.
I was asking you about stuff earlier.
Let's talk some more. Come on.
I thought we had arrived.
-What is it?
-Yes?
What?
Go back to sleep.
I can go back to sleep?
Can someone give me a hand?
Yes.
Here. I'll help you!
Mr. Ma told me to move those.
All right. What about this one?
-No, let's move that one first.
-We move that one first.
Or am I the one who's being weird,
not Ko Gyeom?
It's a no-go, isn't it?
Okay, then. Let's call it a day.
We're wrapping up for today!
-Let's wrap it up!
-Wrap it up!
-Wrap it up!
-Great work, guys.
Good work!
WEALTH AND PROSPERITY
PROP
WEALTH AND PROSPERITY
SHOOT CANCELED DUE TO HEAVY SNOW
How are we going to sweep
all this tomorrow?
He was the same carefree guy
he had always been.
What took you so long?
Everyone left a while ago.
-Were you waiting for me?
-Yes.
Why?
To take you back.
Was I not supposed to do this either?
But now,
I'm starting to see things differently.
Why?
Because I like you.
Was that one of your lines?
You know I don't have any lines.
I thought maybe his simple ways
were proof of his sincerity.
I like you.
Am I not allowed to like you?
Maybe that's why I was swayed by him.
Mubee.
But…
I…
want to like you again.
…this isn't right.
Hey. Quit talking nonsense.
It would be absurd to fall for it twice.
Kim Mubee!
I will never do
something so pathetic again.
NO ONE CAN PREPARE YOU
FOR THE LOVE AND THE FEAR
What is it?
Planning on robbing the neighbor?
There is something I want in there.
I'm wondering if there's a way to get it.
It's been a while
since I saw your eyes light up like this.
About the girl who lives there…
She seemed like a decent person.
You saw Kim Mubee?
Wait, you knew about her?
What?
That the girl you were crazy about
a few years ago was our neighbor?
I bet even the kids around here know
that you're into her.
What's been stopping you?
Was it because of me--
No, it's not that.
I swear it's not that.
It was because of me.
And more importantly, she hates me.
Like so many people on the Internet.
Hey, I don't care about that.
A star is bound to have
his fair share of fans and haters.
But
I don't want Mubee to hate me.
What was that?
"I don't want Mubee to hate me."
Are you nine years old?
What's with you, man?
You don't even know anything!
What do you know?
What's wrong with you?
You might have a problem.
Why is he coming out of there again?
That poor kid wanted
to go home last night,
but you kept him up all night.
Playing video games is the best way
to stop your racing thoughts.
Where's Jeong-hu? Did he leave?
He said he'd be back in a second.
I could've just ignored
Ko Gyeom's nonsense.
But I ended up
not getting a wink of sleep.
This feels like a replay of my childhood.
What were you doing in there again?
And at this time.
Well, Mubee and I spent all night--
I thought we came
to an understanding last time.
What?
I told you not to visit her for no reason.
If you don't have any friends,
I said I'd hang out with you, didn't I?
You're not fun to hang out with.
No offense.
Hey!
You're making me sad.
You hung out at my place
for five hours last time.
That's what we call "having fun."
Hey, we had a good time!
You've been so obsessed with me
because of my girl Mubee, right?
You're so not her type.
What?
Hey, what do you know, you little potato…
Mubee told me there was a psycho
living across the street.
So why should I help you?
What? A psycho?
She said that?
-Yes.
-About me?
Hey, Woo Jeong-hu. Come have breakfast!
Where is he?
-Jeong-hu, come eat!
-Okay.
-Woo Jeong-hu!
-Yes, Mubee?
-Come on.
-Okay, coming.
Gyeom, your looks just won't cut it.
Why, you…
-What were you doing?
-Damn.
There's a really ugly cat over there.
MELODY
SCREENPLAY BY SON JU-A
DIRECTED BY KIM MUBEE
Why does she keep coming here?
So annoying.
I'm not sure what you said first,
but I believe your last words were,
"So annoying," Ms. Kim.
You can lip-read?
Impressive.
I don't want to be here either,
but this is important.
What is it?
He agreed to write the music.
Let me remind you
I'm going to have to listen to it first.
Okay, I get it.
But I'm sure you'll like it.
I thought your relationship ended badly.
Are you sure about this?
You will have to check
each other's work constantly.
It'll be hard to avoid a messy fight.
Excuse me, Ms. Kim. We're all adults.
It'd be immature
to fight with your coworker.
We'll see.
What's all this?
Are you scouting locations?
Do you want some ideas?
Aren't you leaving?
Just when I think we're getting along,
you act like we're total strangers again.
Goodbye.
Sure, bye.
Hey! Gyeom, over here!
You met briefly last time, right?
I didn't have the chance
to say hi properly.
It's nice to meet you.
You must've had a tough time.
-Would you like a drink?
-Yes, sure.
He's not that kind of guy,
but you know how people are.
He got bashed like that
over a simple misunderstanding.
Yeah, I saw Director Koo's interview.
What an untimely coincidence.
It must've felt unfair to you.
I wouldn't say it was unfair.
The review was triggering.
I never thought it was unfair.
Would you like a drink?
Thank you.
Now then, let's have a drink. Cheers!
The thing is, writing has its limits.
It can't show you the writer's
facial expressions or tone of voice,
so I've found that it can come off
as more hostile than intended.
But that's probably because
my writing is lacking in many ways.
So… if I had critiqued your movie
directly to you like this
with a smile on my face,
it probably wouldn't have sounded
as offensive to you.
I humbly ask
for your understanding this once.
What did I say?
He may seem like a rude punk,
but he's actually a decent guy.
Now, let's drink
and wash away any ill feelings.
He's getting enough flak
out there as it is.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Hang on. Let me.
-Are you all right?
-Yes.
Thank you. I owe you once again.
Sure.
Goddamn it!
Hey, you can't hog the entire alley.
Can't you see how narrow it is?
I'm sorry.
My ride is totaled!
What are you gonna do about that?
Mister! I saw the whole thing.
What are you even saying
to the person you hit?
What? Are you saying I hit him?
That guy came at me. Damn it!
I just saw this thing hit that man's arm.
Apologize to him now!
Why should I?
Apologize to him now,
or appear in court and compensate him.
Sorry.
I was just, you know, a little busy.
You call that sincere?
I am sincerely sorry.
I did not realize I had hit you.
Yes, sure. It's fine.
Thank you.
Please excuse me.
Are you all right?
Yes.
You always seem so kind.
And
your mother seems quite friendly too.
My mom?
That doesn't sound like her.
Well, not exactly "friendly,"
but although she may have a cold look…
You two are quite alike.
You're nothing like your brother.
You seem like a gentle person, but he's…
A bit bubbly, huh?
I probably shouldn't badmouth him
in front of his family,
but if anything, I'd say he's too bubbly.
Which makes him adorable.
There's nothing adorable
about that tall guy.
So, does your brother always
make a joke out of everything?
He seems way too carefree.
At times…
when you have something weighing on you…
you try to make light of it
because it's too much to handle.
I rather wish he were carefree.
But he's quite the opposite,
and that worries me deeply.
Hey, Jun-tae.
Sure. Sounds good.
Why do you do what you do?
Because…
I like movies.
That's why I ended up here somehow.
Everyone in the industry does.
We're all crazy about movies.
That's just how fascinating movies can be.
Maybe so.
But, you know,
I'm done with it now.
Sorry?
I know I'm as crazy about movies
as everyone else,
but I feel like I'll end up hating them
if I keep going.
It's just that reading your review,
as well as seeing the people around me,
made me realize
I don't have what it takes.
I thought about ignoring it.
But these days, I feel it in me.
The courage to give it all up.
This isn't because of what you wrote,
so don't be scared.
I just… want to leave it…
while I still think…
I can continue to like it.
I'm so drunk.
I shouldn't do this.
MUBEE
No. Ko Gyeom.
Ko Gyeom!
Yes, you should.
Just this once.
The person you are calling
is not available.
Please try again…
She still has my number blocked.
That's just harsh.
Are you up?
Yeah.
-Here.
-Thanks.
What time did I get home last night?
How did I even get home?
You came home around 2:00 a.m.
in an amusing way.
"In an amusing way"? What do you mean?
What's this?
It belongs to our neighbor.
-I saw Mubee last night?
-You saw Mubee last night.
What? How?
No, don't tell me!
No! Tell me. What happened?
No, don't tell me.
No!
Tell me. Don't leave anything out.
You were running very late last night,
so I got up and looked out the window.
Please just open up. Come on!
This person,
who looked like a human air dancer…
Open this door for me, Mubee!
…was flailing about
outside our neighbor's house.
Mubee.
So I went out immediately.
-And it really was you.
-Unblock my number.
But
someone was a step ahead of me.
Kim Mubee.
Be quiet and get lost right now.
Come on, unblock my number.
-Unblock me.
-Let go. Let go of me!
Unblock me this once, please.
Unblock me before you go!
Then I picked you up and brought you home.
To be more precise,
you were dragged in like a dog.
Jun! You should've dragged me in at once,
not watched the whole show!
You always talk such nonsense,
so I didn't realize how drunk you were.
God! What am I going to do now?
I'll say.
Just yesterday, I was telling her
how thoughtful you are.
This'll make me look bad.
That might be her.
Damn it!
Give it back now.
Get drunk and make a scene
like that one more time,
and I'll call the police.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Come to think of it,
she could've reported me
to the police yesterday,
but she didn't.
Could this mean
she doesn't hate me that much?
You're still drunk.
Perhaps
I might still have a chance.
Gyeom.
It's good to be positive, but--
First off, I need a plan.
I'm gonna find Jeong-hu
and shake it out of him.
Better get him sobered up.
Does he even remember it?
Mubee.
Do you remember Jun-sang?
He was your dad's friend.
Yeah, I remember him. Why?
He just called.
He said he had a favor to ask you.
What would he want from me?
What? Where did it go?
Man, who the heck is it this time?
They all just come and go
as they like, huh?
Hey.
Were you at the store?
What are you doing?
Who said you could barge in here?
Hey, Hongsi.
I invited her in.
What?
I said I'd work with you.
I never said you could step out of line.
Step out of what line?
I'm here to discuss business.
You think you can still come here
whenever you want?
-Did you change your number?
-What?
Or you must've blocked me.
I would've told you beforehand
if I could reach you.
You blocked her number?
That's really hurtful, you know.
You can't just block someone like…
Be quiet.
So? What is it? Why are you here?
Since we'll be working together,
we'll need to see each other often.
You said you needed my music.
I'm gonna work alone,
so let's stay away from each other.
I can't let you do that.
If you've read the script,
you should know that the music
is the narrative and protagonist itself.
That's why we need to discuss it.
I did read the script.
It seems like
it needs an awesome soundtrack.
Exactly.
To make that kind of music,
we need to share our inspirations,
so I'll come by more often.
"Inspirations"?
"Share"?
Hey, I'll manage on my own.
Don't get the wrong idea, Si-jun.
You don't have the job yet.
The director will listen to your music
to decide if it's worth using.
That's why I have to hear it first.
"Worth using"?
Hey, you two need to calm down.
Did you think she'd just say yes
to an inexperienced songwriter?
Hey, don't put it like that.
He does have some experience.
You were the one
who begged me to work with you.
And you've agreed to do it,
so work with me here.
You said you'd bet everything on this.
She has a point.
You said you'd do this, so do your best.
Son Ju-a.
Is it pride?
I guess you still haven't swallowed that.
Hey, don't talk like that.
Hey. Just go, okay?
I must've been crazy.
I could never work with you.
I'm not going anywhere.
I made myself clear.
I want to do this movie,
and I've met a decent director.
What I need now is your music.
I have no reason to give up on this.
Fine, go ahead and fight.
You two just won't grow up, will you?
Who's the director anyway?
That's what you're thinking.
It's none of my business.
Anyway, I'm not doing it.
-Do it!
-Do it!
What the hell is your problem?
You have to do it.
You're in no position to be nitpicking.
Hongsi, get a grip.
How long are you gonna loaf around for?
Are you telling me
to put up with this crap?
Ju-a, you were a bit harsh. Do you agree?
-You regret what you said, right?
-Why are you butting in?
This is a great opportunity for you both.
There is no reason to ruin it.
If you're a grown-up, then act like one.
Hey, get up.
Now, shake hands.
A virtual handshake. You're all good now.
Let's just focus on what's ahead, okay?
You stay out of this!
This is our business.
Okay, well,
I'm not sure if this is the right time
to say something like this,
but I really want to say it
now that we're all here together.
I have a crush on someone again.
Thanks for the consistent support.
I'll do my best.
Pushover.
Did he just storm out of his own studio?
Obviously because of me.
Us acting like everything was cool
probably pissed him off even more.
I owe you an apology.
I had no clue what you were going through.
It must've been really tough,
and I wasn't even there for you.
I'm sorry. I mean it.
You don't have to apologize.
I was fine, really.
To be honest, it wasn't even that tough.
Rather than that…
Tell me more about Kim Mubee.
DIRECTED BY KIM MUBEE
Man, that was so immature. Damn it.
I can't believe
neither of them followed me out.
So Gyeom used these to convince you?
And you're gonna hand Kim Mubee over
for these silly things?
I'm not handing her over.
I'm going to set them up just once.
That's all I'm offering.
The tape.
I never got to watch these
when I was a kid.
Why not?
Didn't you watch it with your friends?
I didn't have any.
None of the boys wanted to play with me.
I had a tube in my nose,
and I was always so frail.
Are you all right now?
I got well after a life-and-death surgery.
Don't I look healthy?
It was so painful that I once thought,
"I'd rather die than live like this."
But it's a good thing I held on.
Anyway, Mubee was the only one
who hung out with me back then.
I'd play with her every day,
so instead of these, I had to watch
Sailor Moon and Wedding Peach.
Hey, consider it an honor
that I'm letting you in on our movie day.
You better give me
something good in return.
Actually, there is
a big opportunity for you.
Should I tell you or not?
-What's this?
-Why? What is it?
Wait! Gyeom!
Okay! I'll tell you!
Okay.
I just need to set up a chance
for you two to meet, right?
That's it.
Do I really have to tell you this?
You better, while I'm being nice.
Got it.
Boss.
God.
It's what your dad always used to do.
He heard recently
that you became a movie director
and was very careful about asking you.
If you don't want to do it,
you don't have to.
Mubee's father was a huge cinephile.
He probably saw every movie out there.
This community holds outdoor screenings
around this time every year.
Her dad used to volunteer
to organize it all.
He'd pick the movies too.
It was the best.
Is it happening this year too?
I saw this on the telephone pole.
THE 28TH DORI FORES
EARLY SUMMER MOVIE NIGH
Should I take her to it?
THE 28TH DORI FORES
EARLY SUMMER MOVIE NIGH
THE 28TH DORI FORES
EARLY SUMMER MOVIE NIGH
This was Dad's favorite time of the year.
He especially loved spending his time
picking the movies.
What should we screen this time?
What do you think?
This is a good one.
How do people not know this movie?
He loved digging up movies
made by overlooked directors.
-Aren't you hot?
-No.
Hello.
I heard you wanted to screen my movie,
so I thought I'd stop by.
Director Koo Yeong-sik?
-Yes.
-He must be the director.
-Thanks for coming.
-Yes, I think so.
It's a small event,
but people really enjoy it.
-Thank you again.
-You're welcome.
-This looks good.
-Yes.
How can I…
Thank you, Mubee.
Don't mention it.
It must've been a lot of work for you.
What a shame your father isn't here
to screen your movie himself.
You know how much he loved
and took pride in doing this.
Anyhow, it's nice to be doing this again
after all these years.
We'll set up everything else.
You just grab a nice spot
and have a relaxing movie night.
Okay.
Mr. Ko, you can leave that
at the tent over there.
-Over there?
-Yes.
Why are you here?
I'm a staff member.
Don't pull too…
Hey, don't pull it too hard.
I think your side is too low.
No, your side is way too high.
What?
Seriously, young lady.
I mean, you have to put it up high
for people to notice it.
Don't get smart.
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19--
Oh my God!
What just happened? I mean…
I'm sorry.
I couldn't see you
because this was in the way.
I'm sorry.
No, thanks.
Come on.
What were you even doing?
Were you measuring something?
One mat? Here you go.
THE 28TH DORI FORES
EARLY SUMMER MOVIE NIGH
Jun. What are you doing?
You should've called me.
I can handle this much.
Wow, what is all this?
It didn't take long.
Don't you love the vibe?
You brought so much.
Hey, you guys!
"You guys"? Since when were you
so close with those two?
Wow, they even brought lamps.
Good for us.
Hey, let's go sit with them over there.
It'll be too dark without a lamp.
What? Says who?
What? Says me.
Let's go. I'll hold this.
Let's go. After you.
Please.
Did you make all this yourself?
How is a young man like you
such a good cook?
I just got better at it.
These look so good.
-Jun, may I?
-Sure.
Thank you for the food!
Mom, you've already seen this movie.
It's been so long
since we last came here together.
Are those fried dumplings?
Oh, yubuchobap.
-Take your time and enjoy it.
-Yes, ma'am.
What should I eat first?
Is it good?
One dry martini, please.
We're closed, ma'am.
It's not closing time yet.
We're closed, so just leave.
Sir, are you closed?
-Huh?
-What?
-Closed?
-Closed?
No, not at all.
We won't be closing for a while,
so please take your time.
Oh, your bartender told me
that I should leave.
Aw, my head hurts, for God's sake.
Cut the crap, will you? I should just…
I meant only you should leave.
Didn't you catch that?
Should I ask out loud why I should leave?
Thank you.
Have you come up with any songs?
-Hey, I--
-Don't you dare say you're backing out.
I know you didn't say yes
just to quit so easily.
I get it. I annoy you
and make you mad, but work is work.
Put up with it, just like I do.
What are you putting up with?
I don't know.
Probably the same things you are.
-You know me that well?
-I'd say so.
Wait till I finish my shift.
Let's go now.
-Give me that.
-Thank you.
Why do you have so much stuff?
They were in my locker.
It'd be too heavy to carry at once.
You can leave the things
you don't need at school.
That'd be a waste.
There were so many things
that my dad liked.
One day,
I'll get to play my own movie here.
And I can't forget
the way he looked at those things.
You've already seen this.
Why are you so engrossed?
It feels different every time.
The second time and the third time,
they all feel different.
You've seen it that many times?
Because I like
Mubees.
This time, I was flirting.
But what always made me anxious was…
Yes?
Yes, I understand.
Okay.
…that I never seemed to be
one of the things Dad liked.
Mubee.
Unfortunately, something urgent came up.
I'm sorry, honey. I'll call you.
It felt like just when I could reach him,
he'd disappear again.
Samgeori Meats.
Yes, an order?
So I told myself
I'd stop getting my hopes up.
Honestly, I was surprised.
I thought you would've quit ages ago.
But here you are,
still working so diligently.
You always said you'd quit this place.
But you've become a total expert,
making all kinds of cocktails.
Are you heading to your studio now?
Don't tell me you already wrote a song
or something like that.
I remember
that you used to work really fast--
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
You said you knew me
and what I was putting up with.
What?
I thought you felt the same.
What are you talking about?
Isn't this what guys usually want
from their ex-girlfriends?
You crazy asshole.
So listen.
Stop testing me. Enough is enough.
Why did you do that?
Because I was angry.
Do you hate seeing me that much?
If you hate it that much, then fine.
I'll stop.
I need time too.
You decided when to break up
and when to show back up so quickly.
Can't you…
at least give me some time to catch up?
I don't understand any of this.
But I'm doing my best
to process this ridiculous situation.
I'm sorry. I…
I didn't know you felt that way.
I thought…
since it's been years, I--
You don't know me very well.
I didn't know you very well either.
And that's why we broke up.
Where are you going?
You're blocking the screen.
Hey, can you sit down?
I can't see the screen!
I can't see.
Should we go back?
Can we go back?
I feel like I'm sinking alone.
Stop playing games
like you did back then.
I wasn't playing when I said I liked you.
I don't believe you.
You gave me butterflies, made me hopeful,
and then made a fool of me.
Do you know how devastating it is
to get excited only to be left alone?
-I am--
-Was that a confession?
What did you say?
You said I gave you butterflies
and made you hopeful.
That sounded like a confession to me.
Actually, I should be the one complaining.
You held out your hand first.
You kissed me first.
The only thing I did first
was confess my feelings.
But why do you keep denying it?
Why do you keep doing whatever you want?
What are you…
afraid of?
I suppose this makes me
the weirdest one again.
I was hoping
you'd easily figure out how I was feeling.
For the weary girl
who found everything so tough…
I wanted to be a simple guy.
Ko Gyeom's carefree nature
certainly knows no bounds.
I'm done with all that.
I like you again.
I still like you, Kim Mubee.
And I find myself
wanting to believe him once again.
Now, that's just pathetic.
If you keep acting like this--
Let's say I made the first move this time.
MELO MOVIE
No, I got it.
-Is it good?
-It's so good.
Here.
Here.
Jesus.
Happy now?
So nice.
Hey, where's Mubee?
It's about to begin. Give her a call.
-She left her phone here.
-What?
Hey, hold this for me.
KO GYEOM
Subtitle translation by: Daham Yoon