About this series
While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.
Quick facts
First aired
2019
Seasons
1
Episodes
32
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
84
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Status
Ended
Network
wavve
Creator
Language
KO
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
First Encounter
Nok-Du, who is living on a small island, witnesses his father and brother get attacked by a group of assassins. He decides to leave home and find out who they are and work for. He …
S01E02
Widow Village
Nok-Du disguises as a woman and enters the village where only widows are allowed to live. Fortunately, no one is suspicious of Nok-Du yet. He finds out that there's a gisaeng house…
S01E03
The Past of Nok-Du's Father
At night, Nok-Du happens to overhear the conversation of a group of widows who look like trained assassins. Nok-Du starts to follow one of them into the woods. Meanwhile, Nok-Du's …
S01E04
Like an Older Sister
Nok-Du and Dong-Ju become close. Nok-Du helps out Dong-Ju when she is having a hard time because of her injured hands. Dong-Ju says that she wants to treat Nok-Du like an older sis…
S01E05
Composite Sketch
Dong-Ju realizes that Nok-Du has been pretending to be Lady Kim so far. Nok-Du persuades Dong-Ju to let him stay in the village. The widows talk about a man who sneaked into the vi…
S01E06
I Want You to Leave
Dong-Ju hears a rumor about the man who broke into the village the other day. She realizes that it is not a good idea to let Nok-Du stay in the village. She asks Nok-Du to leave th…
S01E07
Second Chance
Nok-Du decides to help Dong-Ju so she doesn't have to be a gisaeng. Nok-Du gives up the mission that the widows of Muweol Corps gave him. He goes to meet Lady Cheon with an idea th…
S01E08
Reminiscences of Childhood
Dong-Ju keeps being reminded of her childhood and family after she came to Hanyang. She visits the house she used to live when she was a child. That's when she runs into Yul-Mu. An…
S01E09
I Like Lord Yul Mu
Nok-Du returns to the village for widows with Dong-Ju and Yul-Mu after completing his mission in Hanyang. However, the widows and gisaengs in the village think that Nok-Du likes Yu…
S01E10
Who Do You Like ?
Nok-Du is curious about who Dong-Ju likes. He asks her who it is, but she never tells him. Nok-Du decides to tell Dong-Ju his feelings for her, but Dong-Ju tries to keep her distan…
S01E11
Yul-Mu Knows Nok-Du's Secret
Yul-Mu finds out that Nok-Du has been pretending to be a woman all this time and that Dong-Ju has been looking out for Nok-Du. Yul-Mu wants to know if Dong-Ju has feelings for Nok-…
S01E12
Yul-Mu's True Color
After the widows of Muweol Corps left for Hanyang to kill the local functionary, Nok-Du and Lady Cheon find out that the widows are in a trap. Lady Cheon asks Nok-Du to go help out…
S01E13
I Will Leave Soon
Heo Yun and his fellows think that the King might have noticed about their plan, so Heo Yun orders the widows of Muweol Corps to move their base. And Heo Yun encounters Hwang-Tae. …
S01E14
Secret about Nok-Du's Birth
Nok-Du meets Hwang-Tae at Yul-Mu's house. Nok-Du insists that he and Hwang-Tae should hurry and leave the place, but Hwang-Tae refuses. Instead, Hwang-Tae tells Nok-Du a big secret…
S01E15
Without Saying Goodbye
Because of the attack by Yul-Mu's underlings, the village for widows is destroyed and many widows get injured or killed. Nok-Du risks his life and helps the widows without disguisi…
S01E16
Reunion Between Father and Son
In Hanyang, Dong-Ju is trying to get a job in the palace by bribing court ladies. One day, a court lady asks Dong-Ju to find a man for her. Dong-Ju manages to find a man who matche…
S01E17
Yul-Mu Misleading Widows
When the widows of the Muweol Corps are confused and want to find out who is behind the death of Lady Cheon, Yul-Mu tells them that it was Heo Yun's order. He also suggests that th…
S01E18
Trap for Yul-Mu
When Nok-Du and Dong-Ju are walking on the streets, an old lady stares at Dong-Ju as if she knows Dong-Ju. And Nok-Du and Dong-Ju run into the King again. The three of them go hiki…
S01E19
Heo Yun Framed
Nok-Du finally meets the King at the palace and is assigned to assist a senior chief administrative officer. Meanwhile, Heo Yun visits the King to warn that Yul-Mu should not be tr…
S01E20
The Queen's Jewel
Heo Yun continues trying to convince that Yul-Mu is plotting treason, the King still doesn't believe him. Nok-Du runs into the Queen in the palace and notices that she is wearing t…
S01E21
Dong-Ju Enters the Palace
The King pays his visit to Heo Yun who is imprisoned in the dungeon, but this time, the King comes with Yul-Mu, Hwang-Tae, and two widows. Hwang-Tae and the widows make the false t…
S01E22
Your Son Is Alive
Yul-Mu finally finds Dong-Ju in the palace. He tries to take her somewhere, but Nok-Du stops him. Meanwhile, Yun-Jeo and the Queen secretly meet in a private house. Yun-Jeo tells t…
S01E23
Torturing Jung Yun-Jeo
Jung Yun-Jeo is taken to the prison, and Dong-Ju is shocked that the Chief Administrative Officer is the King. The King begins to torture Yun-Jeo. Every time he aims the sword at Y…
S01E24
Find the Merit List
Nok-Du plans with Ssook to steal the Merit List from Grand Prince Neungyang (Yul-Mu). In hopes of ruining the plan, Nok-Du goes to see the King with the Merit List. When Nok-Du see…
S01E25
Nok-Du is the Boy
Dong-Ju finds out that Nok-Du is the biological son of the King she’s been despising for her life. Knowing the consequences that could be brought upon them, she ponders their relat…
S01E26
Go, Now !
Nok-Du spreads the rumors around the town about the King and himself. He plans to murder the King and undo the injustices that were caused due to him being alive. Dong-Ju also plan…
S01E27
A Revolt in Plan
Dong-Ju escapes from the palace and moves alone to kill the King. Meanwhile, Nok-Du escorts the King to his way to the shrines. One night, the King offers a drink to Nok-Du. He hon…
S01E28
Dong-Ju Stands Before the King
The revolting army takes over the castle. Everyone seems to be after the King, but the King himself just realizes that his trusted royal guard Yeon-Su is actually Nok-Du. Enraged w…
S01E29
Dong-ju and Nok-du Promise Forever
Dong-Ju and Nok-Du share their honest feelings toward each other. They promise to be together despite their complicated family history. Nok-Du takes off to fight against the revolt…
S01E30
The King is Back
Dong-ju can’t sit still and wait for Nok-du. She gathers her things and sets off to the palace to see how things are going. She enters the palace to see Neungyang (Yul-Mu) aiming a…
S01E31
Dong-ju’s Decision
Nok-du and Dong-ju manage to get out of the palace thanks to the Queen's help. Yul-mu and his men go after Nok-du and Dong-ju. However, Nok-du and Dong-ju end up being surrounded b…
S01E32
Wedding Ceremony
Nok-du volunteers to keep working with the widows. And the wedding ceremony for Nok-du and Dong-ju is held. Every resident on the island comes to celebrate the couple.
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Cast
romcom
romance
cross dressing
martial arts master
period drama
first love
hidden identity
joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
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Questions about The Tale of Nokdu
How many seasons does The Tale of Nokdu have?
The Tale of Nokdu has 1 season and 32 episodes total.
Who created The Tale of Nokdu?
The Tale of Nokdu was created by Hye Jin-yang and first aired in 2019.
What genre is The Tale of Nokdu?
The Tale of Nokdu is a Comedy, Drama series.
Who stars in The Tale of Nokdu?
The cast of The Tale of Nokdu includes Jang Dong-yoon, Kim So-hyun, Kang Tae-oh, Jung Jun-ho, Kim Tae-woo.
What is the TMDB rating for The Tale of Nokdu?
The Tale of Nokdu has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 84 votes.
