Muse on Fame (뮤즈 온 유명, Muse on 有名, Myujeu on yumyeong) is a drama Webtoon Original created by SOOJIN; it updates every Tuesday. The original Korean Webtoon premiered on Naver.
Synopsis[]
“I’m an unknown actress who cleans houses as a side gig. Ironically, my name means fame.” Struggling actress Myeong stumbles upon a photo exhibition filled with photos of her younger self, when she was filled with hope. Can she become a star as this mysterious photographer’s muse?
Characters[]
Myeong Yu[]
29 years old. The main protagonist, and a struggling actor with a cleaning side job. Unbeknownst to her, Myeong was the muse of the photographer Eunmil, who is now declared dead. As his muse, she was called 明 (myeong). This launches her into worldwide fame, giving her the opportunity to be cast in her first significant role.
Hyeonjae Woo[]
Myeong's boyfriend at the start of the story, and an aspiring director. In college, they promised each other that Myeong will star in Hyeonjae's directorial debut. Hyeonjae is very focused on his work and fulfilling their promise, to the point that he and Myeong grow distant.
Yena Ban[]
Myeong's younger colleague who has become a star actress. The two used to have an amicable relationship, though Yena always envied Myeong's innate talent and relationship with Hyeonjae, which has soured their relationship as Yena did everything in her power to surpass Myeong.
Yuhan Eun[]
Myeong's manager. He eventually begins a relationship with Myeong Yu.
Jin Cheon[]
A famous director. He and Myeong gain a mutual deep understanding of one another.
Eun Ko[]
Myeong's friend from high school and an aspiring comic book artist. The two promised each other that they would meet again and achieve their dreams.
Lily[]
20 years old. Real name Lisu Lee. She is an idol and the female lead of the drama Myeong gets cast in. Lily is very cheerful and strives to work hard, though she faces criticism for her robotic acting. Lily has a big crush on Myeong Yu's ex boyfriend, Haedo Kang.
Haedo Kang[]
Myeong's ex-boyfriend who she dated briefly in college. He stars as the male lead in the drama she's in.
Episodes[]
- Ep. 1 - Inferiority Complex
- Ep. 2 - Change
- Ep. 3 - Turning Point
- Ep. 4 - Dream Pop
- Ep. 5 - Who Needs Everlasting Love
- Ep. 6 - Lies and Acting
- Ep. 7 - Role Or Actor
- Ep. 8 - Rethinking Memories
- Ep. 9 - Professional Mindset
- Ep. 10 - Life Highlight
- Ep. 11 - Beer!
- Ep. 12 - Blushing Faces
- Ep. 13 - Survival And Shadows
- Ep. 14 - Isolation In The Proof Of Existence
- Ep. 15 - Tried and True
- Ep. 16 - Small Spark
- Ep. 17 - Jumbled
- Ep. 18 - In Their Eyes
- Ep. 19 - The Shape of Love
- Ep. 20 - A Well-Meaning Joke
- Ep. 21 - Contemptuous Consideration
- Ep. 22 - Only I Can Hear
- Ep. 23 - Lighter
- Ep. 24 - All Because Of Some Ridiculous Dream
- Ep. 25 - End of Act I
- Ep. 26 - Crazy B*tch
- Ep. 27 - Two Women
- Ep. 28 - Trap
- Ep. 29 - Inferiority Complex (2)
- Ep. 30 - Cheers To Your Unrequited Love
- Ep. 31 - Jealousy Is My Power
- Ep. 32 - Jealousy Is My Power (2)
- Ep. 33 - One's Own Center
- Ep. 34 - Flowing Romance
- Ep. 35 - Spread And Permeate
- Ep. 36 - Dreaming Of The Other Side Of The Moon
- Ep. 37 - Secret Heart
- Ep. 38 - Honeymoon
- Ep. 39 - Not Even A Little Bit Of A Lie
- Ep. 40 - For "Fame"
- Ep. 41 - Auteur
- Ep. 42 - The Narcissist and The Pervert
- Ep. 43 - Fever
- Ep. 44 - A Girl's Prayer
- Ep. 45 - Observer
- Ep. 46 - The Loathsome Muck
- Ep. 47 - Those Without Permission
- Ep. 48 - Interview
- Ep. 49 - An Optical Illusion
- Ep. 50 - Shadows In The Great Lunar Eclipse
- Ep. 51 - Decision To Leave, Determined To Love
- Ep. 52 - Unexpected
- Ep. 53 - Projection
- Ep. 54 - Arcadia
- Ep. 55 - Arcadia (2)
- Ep. 56 - A Fleeting, Eternal Paradise
- Ep. 57 - On The Beach Night
- Ep. 58 - Bido's Emotions
- Ep. 59 - Postponement
- Ep. 60 - Confession
- Ep. 61 - No Longer Human
- Ep. 62 - Ressentiment
- Ep. 63 - Viva La Vida
- Ep. 64 - To Life!
- Ep. 65 - After The Show's Over
- Ep, 66 - Struggle For Recognition
- Ep. 67 - A Secret I Never Shared
- Ep. 68 - Transmission, Reflection, and Refraction
- Ep. 69 - Social Isolation
- Ep. 70 - Acting and Truth
- Ep. 71 - Dreams and Happiness