Season 1 of Dear Mr. Recluse premiered on August 30, 2023.

Food blogger Su Shiyu loses a business opportunity and is tasked with convincing Lin Wei, the son of a coffee chairman, to leave his meditation retreat and take over the family business. As she faces his resistance, Su Shiyu grows more independent and begins to appreciate his way of life, while Lin Wei becomes intrigued by her, leading to an unexpected bond.