Series
Meow, the Secret Boy
ComedyDrama
What if your cat was capable of turning into a charming boy? After taking time off, Sol Ah returns to school as she finds herself a place to live alone. Per her friend’s favor, Sol Ah takes in a cat named Hong Jo, and a story of the life of two housemates unfolds. However, Sol Ah is not aware that the cat, Hong Jo, has the ability to shapeshift into a human. Sol Ah’s friends start to notice weird things about Hong Jo whenever they run into his human form. Things are about to change around the peaceful single-resident complex, and Hong Jo finds it difficult just being a mere cat whenever Sol Ah is too busy with her life to pay attention to him. Will Sol Ah be able to recognize Hong Jo in his human form? Sol Ah and Hong Jo “Welcome!” you into their romance fantasy story.
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Seasons & episodes
1Episode 125 Mar 2020 · 35mSol Ah has feelings for Jae Seon, but one day, Jae Seon disappeared without saying anything. It turns out Jae Seon has been dating a new rich girlfriend whom he recently broke up with, leaving him with the cat he gave her as a gift. Because of Jae Seon’s cat allergy, Sol Ah somehow ends up taking the cat home.
2Episode 225 Mar 2020 · 35mThings would’ve been detrimental if Hong Jo hadn’t been there when Sol Ah’s dad, Soo Pyung, fainted in his apartment. Sol Ah, at the hospital, finds out about Soo Pyung’s illness and also meets his fiancée for the first time. Now that Sol Ah has to move into a new house to live alone, she feels somewhat reassured that Hong Jo is by her side although she still hates cats.
3Episode 326 Mar 2020 · 35mSol Ah moves to a new place on her own. It’ll be her first time living alone and she’s feeling mixed emotions about it. With high hopes, she arrives at her new house and is surprised. She’ll be neighbors with Jae Seon, her first love and crush.
4Episode 426 Mar 2020 · 35mSol Ah starts drawing webtoons again at her new place. Hong Jo continues to orbit around Sol Ah living a double life. One day, Hong Jo accidentally saves Sol Ah and becomes her life-saver. Things seem to be settling down, but there's something fishy about the new house. Is there someone else living with Sol Ah and Hong Jo?
5Episode 51 Apr 2020 · 35mSol Ah gets a call from Sil and thinks Hong Jo is Guk Bong. Doo Sik and Jae Seon come to Sol Ah’s home to give a warning to Hong Jo, but they can’t find Hong Jo anywhere. Sol Ah asks Jae Seon why he ran away, but he only says sorry to her. Meanwhile, Sol Ah uploads “Helpless Beodul Love” Episode 1.
6Episode 61 Apr 2020 · 35mDoo Sik gives Sonamu’s free coupon to Ji Eun, and Ji Eun goes to Sonamu. Doo Sik brings Hye Yeon and Da Som to Sonamu, and they encounter Ji Eun there. Sol Ah and Doo Sik realize that Ji Eun was also a member of the art club. Meanwhile, Sol Ah tells Jae Seon to stop making her confused.
7Episode 72 Apr 2020 · 35mSol Ah tries to move on from Jae Seon and goes on a blind date. At the meeting spot, she finds Guk Bong and realizes that Doo Sik set her up with Guk Bong. The two enjoy the afternoon anyway and come back home with fun memories. However, Jae Seon breaks the news to Sol Ah. He found someone who will take Hong Jo.
8Episode 82 Apr 2020 · 35mSol Ah and Hong Jo both feel perplexed as Sol Ah decides to send Hong Jo off. Hong Jo feels like he’s being abandoned and Sol Ah feels like she’s letting off a good companion. Hong Jo never wished to be a human being so badly. On the day of meeting the new owner, Hong Jo disappears and Sol Ah roams around all night to look for Hong Jo.
9Episode 98 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo tells Sol Ah that Hong Jo likes her. Hong Jo finds out that there was a misunderstanding between Sol Ah and Jae Seon because of him. Guk Bong comes back to his house. Sol Ah thinks Hong Jo has a girlfriend and she wants him to tell her about it. Meanwhile, Hong Jo leaves Sol Ah’s house.
10Episode 108 Apr 2020 · 35mSol Ah thinks Hong Jo is dating Ji Eun. Jae Seon realizes that he misunderstood Sol Ah and apologizes to her, but Sol Ah doesn’t accept his apology. Sol Ah and Ji Eun become friends and have a drink together. Sol Ah encounters Guk Bong, but she still thinks Hong Jo is Guk Bong.
11Episode 119 Apr 2020 · 35mJi Eun and Sol Ah become friends and Sol Ah gets to know Ji Eun’s true feelings about Doo Sik. Doo Sik who is oblivious about Ji Eun’s interest in him and thinks she’s the only one who hates him at work. It provokes him and he tries to persuade Ji Eun to like him.
12Episode 129 Apr 2020 · 35mJae Seon finds out that Guk Bong is actually a cat. He’s Hong Jo. Hong Jo asks Jae Seon to keep it as a secret from Sol Ah because he wants to be by her side. In return for keeping his promise, Hong Jo begins working as a part-timer at Jae Seon’s café.
13Episode 1315 Apr 2020 · 35mSol Ah waits for Hong Jo, but he doesn’t show up because he gets abducted. Sol Ah and Jae Seon start searching for Hong Jo. Hong Jo apologizes to Sol Ah for not showing up that night. Sol Ah worries that Hong Jo might disappear again, while Jae Seon is not happy with this situation.
14Episode 1415 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo thinks drinking coffee will help him stay awake. Hong Jo tells Sol Ah that he can stay up all night with her if she wants. Embarrassed, she sleeps over at Ji Eun’s place instead. Hong Jo tells Sol Ah that he will not stay at home if she feels uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Hong Jo gets to know Sol Ah’s feelings for him.
15Episode 1516 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo finds out that his time as a cat passes by more quickly than if he was human. Cats age faster than humans and that will eventually lead him to die before Sol Ah. He realizes he doesn’t have much time to stay by Sol Ah’s side. After much contemplation, he decides to leave Sol Ah rather than to tell her the truth about himself.
16Episode 1616 Apr 2020 · 35mJae Seon is jealous of Hong Jo and Sol Ah growing closer to each other. He realizes his true feelings toward Sol Ah and wants Hong Jo to be gone as soon as possible. On the day Sol Ah was to go to her father’s house, Jae Seon goes to the train station to tell her that Hong Jo, Guk Bang left. He also tells her that he’ll always be by her side from now on.
17Episode 1722 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo tells Sol Ah that he is Hong Jo, but Sol Ah doesn’t believe his words. Jae Seon warns Hong Jo to leave, but Hong Jo doesn’t want to leave Sol Ah just because he is afraid of being abandoned. Sol Ah gets to meet the real Guk Bong and is confused about Hong Jo’s identity.
18Episode 1822 Apr 2020 · 35mJi Eun and Doo Sik have dinner together at his parents’ restaurant. Ji Eun tells Doo Sik why she likes him. Jae Seon tells Sol Ah about his sad childhood story, and Sol Ah feels sorry for him. Jae Seon tells Sol Ah that he will stay by her side. Meanwhile, Sol Ah tells Hong Jo to give her some time.
19Episode 1923 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo stays with Jae Seon and the two noticed an old cat that has yet been adopted. Hong Jo keeps asking Jae Seon if he really has nobody to ask the favor of adopting a cat. Jae Seon reluctantly heads to his parents' house, the house he walked out years ago with Hong Jo. The two finally meet Jae Seon’s father in person and are both surprised.
20Episode 2023 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo shares his last secret to Sol Ah. As a cat, his time will go faster than Sol Ah’s, making him grow older fast, and eventually, die fast. He boldly shares how he already made up his mind in deciding to stay by Sol Ah’s side, no matter what. Now, he leaves it up to Sol Ah to make her final decision about their relationship.
21Episode 2129 Apr 2020 · 35mDoo Sik tells his parents that he is in a relationship with Ji Eun. Sol Ah gets an offer to publish her webtoon officially. Sol Ah is busy, and Hong Jo is a bit sad thinking that he isn’t part of Sol Ah’s happiness. Meanwhile, Ji Eun tells Doo Sik that he is so tactless to tell everyone about their relationship.
22Episode 2229 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo waits for Sol Ah. Sol Ah tells Hong Jo that it makes her hard if he keeps waiting for her. The time Hong Jo can spend as a human is predestined, and it is getting shorter and shorter. Ji Eun draws a new sign for Doo Sik’s parents’ restaurant. Meanwhile, the animal hoarder is back.
23Episode 2330 Apr 2020 · 35mHong Jo’s time is running out as he can’t transform as often as he used to. Jae Seon’s father passes away and he sadly recounts his short, last days with his father. Sol Ah realizes she really does not have much time left with Hong Jo and decides to quit her job to stay at home with Hong Jo.
24Episode 2430 Apr 2020 · 35mThe longer Sol Ah stays only at home, the more Hong Jo becomes worried about her. He wishes only the best for her and encourages Sol Ah to live to the fullest as herself. One day, Hong Jo wakes Sol Ah to say his last words. This might be his last moment living as a human being.
Details
- First aired
- 25 Mar 2020
- Last aired
- 30 Apr 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Korean
- Network
- KBS2
- Episodes
- 24
- Votes
- 25 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
LHong Jo
Shin Ye-eunKim Sol-ah
Seo Ji-hoonLee Jae-seon
Yoon Ye-jooEun Ji-eun
Kang HoonKo Doo-sik
Jeon Ik-ryoungPark Shin-ja
Yu Ha-jinChoi Da Som [Designer at Nalsaem Design]
Ahn Nae-sangKim Soo Pyung [Kim Sol Ah's father]
Cho RyunBang Sil [Kim Sol Ah's step mother]
Kim Yeo-jinSung Hyun Ja [Ko Doo Shik's mother]
Jeon Bae-sooKo Min Jong [Ko Doo Shik's father]
Yang Dae-hyeokCha Sang Kwon [designer Nalsaem Design]
김예슬Lee Hye Yun [designer Nalsaem Design]
Choi Bae-youngLee Roo Bi [Lee Jae Sun's ex-girlfriend]
