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The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Legend of the Blue Sea
★ 7.5/10•2016•1h 0m•15•Comedy•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern-day Seoul?

A mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.

Park Ji-eun · Writer

Jin Hyuk · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageKO
First Air DateNov 16, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E159m

Episode 1

In 1958, the nobleman Dam-Ryung releases a mermaid back into the ocean. In present-day Seoul, the figure of conman Joon-Jae stands on the same spot.

Nov 16, 2016

Episode 2 - Episode 2E259m

Episode 2

Joon-Jae brings a beautiful woman back to his hotel, unaware that she's a mermaid. Jin-Ok realizes she's been scammed and sends men after Joon-Jae.

Nov 17, 2016

Episode 3 - Episode 3E358m

Episode 3

With no memory, Joon-Jae finds himself alone on a beach next to a jade bracelet and a single pearl. Meanwhile, the mermaid crosses the ocean to Seoul.

Nov 23, 2016

Episode 4 - Episode 4E458m

Episode 4

At the aquarium, Joon-Jae runs into a woman being chased by security. Feeling a sense of déjà vu, Joon-Jae rescues her and brings her home.

Nov 24, 2016

Episode 5 - Episode 5E558m

Episode 5

Joon-Jae lives with the woman who he names Sim Chung. Fugitive Dae-Young has been on the run for 3 months when a murder occurs near Joon-Jae's house.

Nov 30, 2016

Episode 6 - Episode 6E659m

Episode 6

Sim Chung is involved in a traffic accident. Joon-Jae rushes to the hospital to find her in critical condition.

Dec 1, 2016

Episode 7 - Episode 7E759m

Episode 7

Joon-Jae tells Sim Chung he loves her. Meanwhile, detective Hong comes across Dae-Young while investigating a murder.

Dec 7, 2016

Episode 8 - Episode 8E859m

Episode 8

Jung-Hoon teaches Sim Chung that jealousy is the way to a man's heart. Meanwhile, Joon-Jae sees an image of a man with a mermaid on an ancient vase.

Dec 8, 2016

Episode 9 - Episode 9E959m

Episode 9

Joon-Jae finally faces off with his pursuer Dae-Young. He suffers a major injury and confesses his feelings to Sim Chung before losing consciousness.

Dec 14, 2016

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1059m

Episode 10

In a museum, Joon-Jae sees a figure in a painting that looks just like him. Unable to identify the figure as Dam-Ryung, he grows distraught.

Dec 15, 2016

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1159m

Episode 11

Sim Chung leaves the house after learning Joon-Jae is a conman. In a panic, Joon-Jae desperately searches for her.

Dec 21, 2016

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1259m

Episode 12

Joon-Jae is arrested by detective Hong. When Sim Chung realizes they are in danger, she tracks them down.

Dec 22, 2016

Episode 13 - Episode 13E1359m

Episode 13

Joon-Jae is still having strange dreams. Sim Chung hears Joon-Jae say the name Se-Hwa in his sleep. She asks him who he is talking about.

Dec 28, 2016

Episode 14 - Episode 14E1460m

Episode 14

With Professor Jin's help, Joon-Jae learns he is an ancestor of Dam-Ryung. To avoid a tragic fate, he decides to protect Sim Chung whatever it takes.

Jan 4, 2017

Episode 15 - Episode 15E1560m

Episode 15

Sim Chung's heart will stop without Joon-Jae's love. Upon learning this, Joon-Jae talks about his dreams and finding out that Sim Chung is a mermaid.

Jan 5, 2017

Episode 16 - Episode 16E1661m

Episode 16

Joon-Jae and Yoo-Ran have an emotional reunion at Sim Chung's birthday party. Joon-Jae learns why Dae-Young has been chasing him.

Jan 11, 2017

Episode 17 - Episode 17E1760m

Episode 17

After almost being caught by Dae-Young, Sim Chung erases his memory. In the process, she witnesses the final moments of Dam-Ryung and Se-Hwa.

Jan 12, 2017

Episode 18 - Episode 18E1862m

Episode 18

After Il-Joong's death, detective Hong gets a warrant to search Seo-Hee for evidence. Meanwhile, Chi-Hyun threatens Nam-Doo to get him to cooperate.

Jan 18, 2017

Episode 19 - Episode 19E1960m

Episode 19

Chi-Hyun points a gun at Joon-Jae, but Sim Chung jumps in front and is shot. She slips into a coma, causing Joon-Jae to fall into despair.

Jan 19, 2017

Episode 20 - FinalE2061m

Final

Sim Chung erases Joon-Jae's memory and returns to the ocean. When Joon-Jae wakes up, there's only a single pearl next to him. Three years pass...

Jan 25, 2017

Actors

Gianna Jun

Gianna Jun

Shim Cheong / Se-hwa

Lee Min-ho

Lee Min-ho

Heo Joon-jae / Kim Dam-ryung

Lee Hee-jun

Lee Hee-jun

Jo Nam-doo / Park Moo

Shin Won-ho

Shin Won-ho

Tae-oh

Shin Rin-a

Shin Rin-a

Seo Yoo-na

Shin Hae-sun

Shin Hae-sun

Cha Shi-ah

Moon So-ri

Moon So-ri

Ahn Jin-joo

Na Young-hee

Na Young-hee

Mo Yoo-ran

Hwang Shin-hye

Hwang Shin-hye

Kang Seo-hee/Kang Ji-yeon

Oh Yeon-ah

Oh Yeon-ah

Young Kang Seo-hee/Kang Ji-yeon/Hong Nan

Lee Ji-hoon

Lee Ji-hoon

Heo Chi-hyun

Park Hae-soo

Park Hae-soo

Hong Dong-pyo

Sung Dong-il

Sung Dong-il

Ma Dae-young / Yang Seung-gil

Choi Jung-woo

Choi Jung-woo

Heo Il-joong

Jinyoung

Jinyoung

Young Heo Joon-jae/Kim Dam-ryeong

Hong Jin-kyung

Hong Jin-kyung

Shim Cheong's Homeless Friend

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