Season 1 Plot
Lee Mingi is a genius rocker, as well as leader, vocalist, and guitarist of a rock band called Ex-So (Excellent Souls), that he founded together with drummer Han Gijoon. The cynical Kang Hyeok is the keyboardist of the band, but also a medical school student who is from a family of doctors for many generations. The two will be involved in a love triangle with the lead female. Meanwhile, Yoo Hancheol is the bass guitarist.
Modern Farmer Season 1 aired on October 18th, 2014.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Episode 1
As the leader of the washed-out band of yesteryear Excellent Souls, Lee Mingi is strapped for cash. Upon his grandmother's passing, he realizes that his inheritance of land might be a prime area to grow cabbages.
2. Episode 2
Mingi and his buddies discover that farming cabbages is harder than they anticipated. Together, they cause numerous disturbances in the tiny village, where Mingi runs into his first love.
3. Episode 3
Mingi and his friends meet two mysterious girls in the village, then discover that farming is more expensive than they thought. Kang Yoonhee must win the upcoming Village Olympics in order to remain as village foreman.
4. Episode 4
After accidentally setting their house on fire after a drunken night, Mingi and his friends are forced to stay with Yoonhee. The town's pride is on the line with the upcoming Village Olympics, and Mingi and his friends help to train the townspeople.
5. Episode 5
Hadurokri prepares to go against their rivals in the Village Olympics. Mingi and his friends learn that they need the village's farming god's help to plant their cabbage seeds.
6. Episode 6
Mingi teaches Kang Minho how to deal with a bully. In order for Mingi and his buddies to use the greenhouse, they must help Park Sangdeuk prepare for his blind date.
7. Episode 7
Mingi runs into his former crush, Han Yuna, unexpectedly, causing him to deal with his lingering feelings. The cabbage seeds begin to sprout and get moved over to the field for the first time.
8. Episode 8
The entire village works together to find the culprit responsible for stealing the crops. Lee Sooyeon finally agrees to go on a date with Yoo Hancheol.
9. Episode 9
Mingi's lingering feelings towards Yuna has Yoonhee feeling jealous, despite having a suitor of her own. Sooyeon tries to turn away from Hancheol's feelings and heads up to Seoul.
10. Episode 10
The Hadurokri townsfolk participate in a relay protest against rising rice prices. Both Minho and Hwang Mingook are embarrassed about their upcoming Bring Your Father to School Day.
11. Episode 11
The neighborhood kids worry about Bring Your Father to School Day at school. Yoonhee and Kang Hyeok inadvertently spend the night together and Mingi's past come to light.
12. Episode 12
The villagers head up to Seoul with their crops to sell at the street market. Yoonhee has to stay at home with an injury with an unlikely guest who takes care of her.
13. Episode 13
The village prepares for a national sing-off show in order to promote their apples. Mingi and his friends discover that the little snails in their cabbage patch are pests, not adorable.
14. Episode 14
It's Han Gijoon's birthday, which brings a surprise visit to the neighborhood. The village continues to prepare for the sing-off auditions and Mingi starts to see Yoonhee again in a new light.
15. Episode 15
Yoonhee pretends to be lively after being visited by Pianist Lee Hyeonseok. Hyeonseok's existence concerns Mingi.
16. Episode 16
Yoonhee becomes a village tour guide for those who want to experience the farm life. Minho goes to Seoul.
17. Episode 17
A four-man band is now in danger. The band members are determined to sell them in the capital of Seoul.
18. Episode 18
A meteor falls in Hadurokri and crowds of eager treasure hunters flock the village. Mingi and his friends have trouble selling their cabbage and try to find new opportunities to make their album.
19. Episode 19
Mingi finds out about Yuna and Hyeok's secret. He sends off Yuna to the United States to start anew.
20. Episode 20
Sooyeon finds out about Hancheol's limited days left to live. They go on a date and complete his bucket list.