Come and Hug Me: Season 1
Come and Hug Me is a South Korean television series that follows the intertwined fates of a man and a woman who are emotionally scarred by a murder case that took place in their past. Specifically, the narrative centers on a police detective and a young actress who are forever linked by their first love and a devastating tragedy. Together, they attempt to overcome the inevitable challenges that life throws at them. T
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- A murder case took place in the past that left the main characters emotionally scarred.
- A police detective and a young actress share a connection through their first love.
- A devastating tragedy from the past forever links the detective and the young actress.
- The characters face inevitable challenges in life that intertwine their fates together.
Season overview
Come and Hug Me is a South Korean television series that follows the intertwined fates of a man and a woman who are emotionally scarred by a murder case that took place in their past. Specifically, the narrative centers on a police detective and a young actress who are forever linked by their first love and a devastating tragedy. Together, they attempt to overcome the inevitable challenges that life throws at them. The drama series stars Jang Ki-yong, Jin Ki-joo, and Huh Joon-ho, and originally aired on MBC from May 16 to July 19, 2018, spanning across its broadcast run.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
My Father Is the Criminal That Ran Away
May 16, 2018 · 35 min
During an interview for the Police University, Chae Do-Jin nonchalantly confesses that he is the biological son and the witness against the infamous serial killer, Yoon Hee-Jae. Si
New Kid
May 16, 2018 · 27 min
Nak Won and her family move from Seoul to the countryside after her mother and actress, Jee Hye Won, decides to take some time to rest. On her first day of school, she is reprimand
See You Again
May 17, 2018 · 36 min
Nak Won finds Lucky's name tag in front of Hui Jae's house, but Hui Jae shows up. Na Moo finds a dog locked up in a cage which was Lucky. Hui Jae explains why Lucky happened to be
The Time I Realized
May 17, 2018 · 26 min
Na Moo protects Nak Won from friends who try to harm her. Ok Hee hears Hui Jae is having an affair with various women and she tries to deny it. Hui Jae approaches a lady at the bus
You're Like a Paradise to Me
May 23, 2018 · 29 min
Ok Hee takes So Jin and runs away from Na Moo's father. Na Moo tells Nak Won about his feelings, but he sheds tears at the same time while telling her so. Meanwhile, in the present
Come to Me
May 23, 2018 · 31 min
Lack of acknowledgement and mistreatment from a colleague aren't enough to bring down the passionate actress Jae Yi. However, she is reminded of the past when she finds out about t
Where Are You
May 24, 2018 · 34 min
Ji Ho is following Jae Yi to get the scoop on her past, and other reporters start to dig in to get an exclusive story for the tabloids as well. They put Jae Yi in a tight corner, a
We Are Still Alive
May 24, 2018 · 27 min
Pyo Taek, Jae Yi's manager, gets furious with Reporter Park as she revealed Jae Yi's past to the media. The victims' families boycott Hui Jan's autobiography. Do Jin's family recei
He's a Psychopath Who Cannot Feel Any Emotions
May 30, 2018 · 28 min
Hui Jae is caught by the police because of his own son, Na Moo. He tells Na Moo that wickedness is not something that can be developed but that it is in one's blood. Meanwhile, Hui
That's on You
May 30, 2018 · 31 min
During the Police Academy's graduation, Do Jin is awarded the Presidential Award. Suddenly, a group of Hui Jae's victims' families barge in and throw eggs at him. They tell him tha
I Really Wanted to be on TV
May 31, 2018 · 29 min
Jae Yi joins the Korea Arts Award. Meanwhile, Do Jin becomes a detective of violent crimes. As he is out on a stakeout to catch the culprit of the recent assaults, he gets injured
I Met Someone I Shouldn't Have Met
May 31, 2018 · 31 min
Jai Yi faints after opening a gift that was delivered to her waiting room at the awards. Do Jin and Jae Yi happen to be taken to the same hospital, and they end up meeting at the l
Now, I'm No Longer That Kid
Jun 6, 2018 · 32 min
Do Jin finds out that a bloody hammer was delivered to Jae Yi as well as a card written to Jae Yi's real name, Nak Won. He asks Senior Inspector Ko to hand over this case to him, s
I Guess Your Weakness Is Still Na Moo
Jun 6, 2018 · 28 min
During Jae Yi's shooting, the lights suddenly turn off. As soon as the lights turn back on, Do Jin finds Jae Yi trembling with fear. The shooting gets called off, and Do Jin shows
Nak Won, I Am Right Here
Jun 14, 2018 · 29 min
Hyun Moo is suspected of being involved in the incident at the filming site. To protect Jae Yi from him, Do Jin goes after his brother with an arrest warrant. Jae Yi is saved by Do
I Will Destroy Everything You Love
Jun 14, 2018 · 32 min
Moo Won makes a phone call to Hee Young and threatens her not to bother Nak Won anymore. However, she threatens him back saying that she can sell his story with Nak Won to a tabloi
Why Don't You Believe Me?
Jun 21, 2018 · 32 min
Hyun Moo breaks into Jae Yi's garage, but Do Jin tries to stop him from killing her. However, he falls into a serious condition after his brother stabbed him. Covered in blood, Jae
I Just Want to Be Happy
Jun 21, 2018 · 27 min
Hyun Moo comes across his half-sister So Jin and tells her that he attacked Do Jin to prove himself to their father. So Jin tries to stop him from committing further crimes but he
Please Come Back Where You Were
Jun 28, 2018 · 29 min
Hyun Moo finally faces the real culprit who orchestrated the residential area murders and the attempted attack on Jae Yi on behalf of Hui Jae. Meanwhile, Hui Jae is confined to a p
Now I Know How it Feels
Jun 28, 2018 · 31 min
Do Jin recovers from the wound faster, thanks to his family and Jae Yi. After Do Jin got discharged from the hospital, Jae Yi asks him out on a date. The young couple goes on a pic
I Like You
Jul 4, 2018 · 32 min
Unable to keep his feelings hidden any longer, Do Jin confesses his love to Jae Yi, and she replies back with a kiss. They both tell each other that it's crazy that they like each
It's a Copycat Crime
Jul 4, 2018 · 28 min
During an interrogation, Hui Jae threatens Moo Won and tells him that Nak Won will be the next victim. Enraged, Moo Won grabs him by the collar and warns him not to touch her. Mean
Yoon Na Moo
Jul 5, 2018 · 32 min
Filled with anger and hatred against his son, Hui Jae plans for something that he has been waiting for many years. Now, Do Jin finally starts to investigate Yeom Ji Hong, the copy
Evil Shall Prove Itself
Jul 5, 2018 · 28 min
Do Jin visits the broadcasting station to meet Jae Yi and catches her shooting a romance drama with a handsome actor and gets jealous of him. The copycat of Hui Jae, Yeom Ji Hong,
Please Don't Avoid Me
Jul 11, 2018 · 31 min
Hui Jae manages to escape from prison, Worried about Jae Yi, Do Jin goes to her house and comforts her. He promises her that he will put everything back to normal and suggests they
All I Need is You
Jul 11, 2018 · 28 min
Moo Won hands over the video footage he received from Hyun Moo to Do Jin. Do Jin focuses on finding the copycat killer, Ji Hong, and Ji Hong keeps asking for permission to kill Do
Could We Have Lived a Normal Life?
Jul 12, 2018 · 28 min
Hyun Moo visits Ok Hee's restaurant but only finds it closed so he goes home to check on her. Outraged by what Hui Jae has done, Do Jin goes straight to Ji Hong and makes him give
Now I Have to Face Him Again
Jul 12, 2018 · 31 min
Do Jin finds Hyun Moo and Ok Hee lying on the floor when he gets back home. Moo Won and Do Jin finally confirm the identity of Hui Jai's helper, Jeon Yoo Ra, and start looking for
You're Human
Jul 18, 2018 · 32 min
With Hui Jae on the loose, Nak Won and Na Moo worry that the life they built up until now might get ruined. Na Moo visits Hyun Moo at the hospital to thank him. Both Nak Won and Na
Come to See Your Father
Jul 18, 2018 · 28 min
Na Moo gets a call from Yoo Ra that she wants to turn herself in. While Na Moo is distracted, Hui Jae gets what he wants. Na Moo must find a way to protect what's most valuable to
You Destroyed Everything I Had
Jul 19, 2018 · 30 min
To rescue Jae Yi from Hui Jae, Do Jin puts himself in harm's way. Hui Jae finally confronts Do Jin in person and keeps provoking his son to kill him. Hui Jae demands Do Jin tha e s
You Are My Salvation
Jul 19, 2018 · 30 min
Everything is back to normal after Do Jin caught Hui Jae and put him in custody. Moo Won finally approved Do Jin dating his sister, and Do Jin gets promoted to Senior Inspector for