1 Episode 1: Unexpected Encounter.

"My Secret Romance" premieres with Cha Jin-wook, a charming, well-to-do young man who relishes enjoying life to the fullest. He is careless and enjoys life's pleasures without any commitment. He is well-liked by his friends and acquaintances because of his charm and carefree demeanor.

In the opening scene of the episode, Jin-wook is attending a business meeting in a foreign nation. He spends his evenings at the hotel's bar, relishing in the comforts of an upscale lodging. There, he meets dietician Lee Yoo-mi, who is attending a conference at the same hotel and is quiet and reserved.

When their paths finally meet, they have a quick, lighthearted talk. Their chemistry is apparent right away, and their attraction quickly intensifies. They had an intense and impetuous one-night affair, both of them aware that it's only a transient meeting in a strange place.

When Jin-wook wakes up the next morning, Yoo-mi is gone, and all he can remember of their intense night together is what happened the night before. Yoo-mi, on the other hand, is taken aback by the sudden change in events and goes back to her regular activities while keeping their encounter a secret.

Their paths diverge once they return to Korea. Yoo-mi restarts her career as a dietitian, while Jin-wook returns to his playboy lifestyle. But their lives are going to cross paths again. Yoo-mi begins working at Jin-wook's family's nutrition clinic without realizing that the man she met in the hotel is related to her new employer.

Yoo-mi is greeted with astonishment and perplexity on her first day of work at the clinic. Although Jin-wook recognizes her right away, he chooses to keep their earlier meeting a secret for the time being. Yoo-mi chooses not to disclose their shared past even though she realizes that her new boss is the same man from the motel.

There is growing friction between Jin-wook and Yoo-mi as they collaborate closely. With their first experience in the strange nation still fresh in their memories, they find themselves pulled to one another. However, Jin-wook is having difficulty overcoming his developing affections for Yoo-mi, while Yoo-mi is resolved to keep a professional distance.

"My Secret Romance"'s first episode establishes the tone for a tale full of romantic suspense, surprising turns, and the difficulties of covert love. The growing bond between Cha Jin-wook and Lee Yoo-mi piques viewers' interest, and they start to wonder how their relationship will change in the face of the secrets and difficulties that lie ahead.

The Noval promises a pleasant and emotional journey of love, growth, and the study of what it means to be in a relationship when both parties have their own secrets to keep. It does this by featuring compelling characters and a hot chemistry between the protagonists. As the show comes to an end, viewers are left curious about how these two people's lives will be shaped by their unexpected encounter in the upcoming episodes.