The BEST episodes of Motel California

Every episode of Motel California ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Motel California!

Ji Kang-hee, who grew up in a small-town motel, left her first love, Chun Yeon-soo, behind to start fresh in Seoul. After ten years of hard work, she hears that Yeon-soo is engaged, sparking her curiosity about his fiancée. When her first project as a lead manager takes her back to her hometown, she plans a quick, unnoticed visit to renovate the motel. But a chance encounter with Yeon-soo forces her to confront old memories, leading her to rethink both her life and her lost love.

Last Updated: 5/22/2025Network: MBCStatus: Ended

7.11

9 votes

#1 - Who Told You to Show Up Unexpectedly?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2025

Yeon-soo prepares for a perfect reunion with Kang-hee but Kang-hee wants to part ways from him. Then Kang-hee, who is only focused on work, suddenly gets an unexpected task.

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6.92

12 votes

#2 - Because I Always Look at You.

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2025

Kang-hee, the daughter of a motel owner, leaves the boring countryside after spending a night with her first love Yeon-soo. She meets Yeon-soo again after 10 years...

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6.91

11 votes

#3 - I Want to Get Away From That Man Now.

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2025

Kang-hee and Yeon-soo break up without being able to convey their true feelings to each other. As both of them feel regret, Kang-hee's birthday, which also falls on Christmas, is approaching.

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You Didn't Keep a Single Promise You Made to Me!

6.86

7 votes

#4 - You Didn't Keep a Single Promise You Made to Me!

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2025

Kang-hee confirms the woman who will marry Yeon-soo. She gets angry and drinks alone until she passes out. Then someone picks Kang-hee up and takes her to Motel California.

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Whenever You're Cold and Tired, Come To Me.

6.80

5 votes

#5 - Whenever You're Cold and Tired, Come To Me.

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/2025

Kang-hee and Yeon-soo get into a car accident while on their way to Seoul together. Kang-hee, who regains his lost memories, is caught up in great confusion and shock.

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I Won't Be Friends With Kang-hee Anymore.

6.57

7 votes

#6 - I Won't Be Friends With Kang-hee Anymore.

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2025

The two friends spend a night at Kang-hee's house. Who will cross the line first in this tightrope walk?

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6.50

6 votes

#7 - Can We Be Friends?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/31/2025

Yeon-soo started to counterattack after Kang-hee said that they should remain friends even after the kiss. Kang-hee is flustered by Yeon-soo's unfamiliar appearance that she saw for the first time.

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6.40

5 votes

#8 - It's The First Day From Today.

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2025

Kang-hee and Yeon-soo finally confirm their feelings for each other. But as things get more complicated, the two end up running away to Seoul...

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6.29

7 votes

#9 - I'm Sorry, I Didn't Know.

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/25/2025

Kang-hee acknowledges the relationship between Yeon-soo and Nan-woo. She congratulates them by giving them her grandfather's ring, but then she hears an unexpected truth from Yeon-soo.

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6.25

4 votes

#10 - Motel California is Leaving Us.

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/15/2025

Yeon-soo comforts Kang-hee who is shocked to learn of Chun-pil's illness. Meanwhile, Motel California falls into crisis due to Chun-pil's unexpected decision.

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6.00

7 votes

#11 - Cheon Yeon-soo, Do You Like Me?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/24/2025

Kang-hee explodes with resentment towards Yeon-soo. Yeon-soo does his best to help Kang-hee, but their true feelings are increasingly diverging.

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5.00

3 votes

#12 - Now, Are You Okay?

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2025

Kang-hee is overcome with guilt. Yeon-soo knows another secret and avoids Kang-hee. In the end, Yeon-soo comes to Kang-hee who is about to leave...

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