About this series
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.
Quick facts
First aired
2016
Seasons
1
Episodes
20
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
207
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Ended
Network
SBS
Creator
Language
KO
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
Destiny
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.
S01E02
Meet
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.
S01E03
Find Again
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.
S01E04
Premonition
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.
S01E05
Reduplicate
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.
S01E06
Jealousy
Sim Chung is involved in a traffic accident. Joon-Jae rushes to the hospital to find her in critical condition.
S01E07
Jealousy for Love
Joon-Jae tells Sim Chung he loves her. Meanwhile, detective Hong comes across Dae-Young while investigating a murder.
S01E08
Sincere
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.
S01E09
Reveal
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.
S01E10
Altruism
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.
S01E11
Hurt
Sim Chung leaves the house after learning Joon-Jae is a conman. In a panic, Joon-Jae desperately searches for her.
S01E12
Sweet
Joon-Jae is arrested by detective Hong. When Sim Chung realizes they are in danger, she tracks them down.
S01E13
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.
S01E14
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.
S01E15
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.
S01E16
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.
S01E17
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.
S01E18
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.
S01E19
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.
S01E20
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...
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Cast
con man
mermaid
promise
romance
historical fiction
naive
first love
evil stepmother
based on myths, legends or folklore
hidden identity
past life
interspecies romance
Questions about The Legend of the Blue Sea
How many seasons does The Legend of the Blue Sea have?
The Legend of the Blue Sea has 1 season and 20 episodes total.
Who created The Legend of the Blue Sea?
The Legend of the Blue Sea was created by Park Ji-eun and first aired in 2016.
What genre is The Legend of the Blue Sea?
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who stars in The Legend of the Blue Sea?
The cast of The Legend of the Blue Sea includes Gianna Jun, Lee Min-ho, Shin Hae-sun, Lee Hee-jun, Shin Won-ho.
What is the TMDB rating for The Legend of the Blue Sea?
The Legend of the Blue Sea has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 207 votes.
