Season 1 Plot
It tells the bittersweet love story between actor Kang Seo-jun (Son Woo-hyun) who wants to escape from his daily life and chef Han Ji-woo (Kim Kang-min) who wants to live a peaceful life. The talented actor Kang Seo-jun has never seen a decline since his debut. He shines like a star in the sky, but due to an incident, he enters Han Ji-woo's world and experiences subtle emotional changes. The warm chef Han Ji-woo has been silently advancing towards his goal tenaciously but he falls into chaos due to Kang Seo-jun’s intrusion.
To My Star Season 1 aired on January 22nd, 2021.
Season 1 Episodes
1. The Scandal
Kang Seo Jun is a famous actor who is on the run from reporters trying to dig into his most recent scandal. This time, it’s about his supposed fight with his best friend. Meanwhile, Han Ji Woo, a young chef, gets a rather peculiar customer first thing in the morning. The unexpected customer shows up again later that evening.
2. Housemates
The CEO of Seo Jun’s agency puts him up in a house that he owns to stay out of sight from the reporters. Seo Jun becomes temporary housemates with Ji Woo, who doesn’t seem to like him at all. However, Seo Jun keeps trying to befriend him.
3. Feeling Vulnerable
While Seo Jun and Ji Woo get to know one another a bit better over some drinks, someone throws a rock at the window. Seeing how panicked Seo Jun gets from this incident, Ji Woo keeps it a secret that Seo Jun is inside. Seo Jun lets down his guard and reveals his vulnerable side to Ji Woo.
4. The New Part-Timer
Seo Jun shows up at the restaurant where Ji Woo works and ends up working there as a part-timer. Ji Woo must teach him everything from the basics throughout the busy workday, but Seo Jun seems to enjoy being there. After the day is over, Seo Jun takes Ji Woo to his favorite spot and suggests they get closer.
5. Cooking Together
Seo Jun and Ji Woo start shooting a cooking video of how to make gimbap. They go on a picnic and have the gimbap with Pil Hyun and Ho Min. Pil Hyun is worried that someone might see Seo Jun in an open space. Ji Woo finds out how Seo Jun was abandoned by his parents.
6. Feeling Awkward
After witnessing Seo Jun kiss Ji Woo, Pil Hyun starts to worry about Seo Jun. Ji Woo feels confused, and awkward to face Seo Jun. Meanwhile, Seul tells Seo Jun that In Woo and his agency are going to distribute articles against Seo Jun. Seul persuades Seo Jun to take any action to turn the table.
7. Seo Jun’s Name Is Cleared
Ji Woo refuses to believe it when Seo Jun confesses his feelings, but Seo Jun doesn’t give up. Meanwhile, In Woo visits Seo Jun and pleads with him not to reveal the truth. However, some video footage gets out to the press, and Seo Jun’s name is finally cleared. Seo Jun’s agency celebrates the occasion and Pil Hyun’s birthday, but Ji Woo comes home looking serious.
8. Hyeong Gi’s Threat
Hyeong Gi tells Ji Woo that his family is struggling financially and that he plans to threaten Seo Jun into giving him money. Ji Woo tries to stop him, but when it doesn’t work, he decides to pack up and leave. Meanwhile, Seo Jun finds out about the photo that Hyeong Gi is threatening to spread.
9. Finally Together
Ji Woo finally accepts that he also has feelings for Seo Jun and the two enjoy a blissful time together. Meanwhile, Hyeong Gi decides to put things right by giving back the money and closing the restaurant. Ji Woo and Seo Jun both find new endeavors in their careers as their relationship develops as well.