The Legend of the Blue Sea
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.
Seasons
1. Destiny
Air Date: 2016-11-16
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.
2. Meet
Air Date: 2016-11-17
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.
3. Find Again
Air Date: 2016-11-23
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.
4. Premonition
Air Date: 2016-11-24
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.
5. Reduplicate
Air Date: 2016-11-30
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.
6. Jealousy
Air Date: 2016-12-01
Sim Chung is involved in a traffic accident. Joon-Jae rushes to the hospital to find her in critical condition.
7. Jealousy for Love
Air Date: 2016-12-07
Joon-Jae tells Sim Chung he loves her. Meanwhile, detective Hong comes across Dae-Young while investigating a murder.
8. Sincere
Air Date: 2016-12-08
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.
9. Reveal
Air Date: 2016-12-14
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.
10. Altruism
Air Date: 2016-12-15
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.
11. Hurt
Air Date: 2016-12-21
Sim Chung leaves the house after learning Joon-Jae is a conman. In a panic, Joon-Jae desperately searches for her.
12. Sweet
Air Date: 2016-12-22
Joon-Jae is arrested by detective Hong. When Sim Chung realizes they are in danger, she tracks them down.
13. Episode 13
Air Date: 2016-12-28
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.
14. Episode 14
Air Date: 2017-01-04
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.
15. Episode 15
Air Date: 2017-01-05
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.
16. Episode 16
Air Date: 2017-01-11
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.
17. Episode 17
Air Date: 2017-01-12
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.
18. Episode 18
Air Date: 2017-01-18
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.
19. Episode 19
Air Date: 2017-01-19
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.
20. Final
Air Date: 2017-01-25
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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Rating
7.4/10
Release Date
2016-11-16
Episodes
20 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Jun Ji-hyun
Sim Chung / Se-Hwa
Lee Min-ho
Heo Joon-Jae / Kim Dam-Ryung
Lee Hee-jun
Jo Nam-Doo / Park Moo
Shin Won-ho
Tae-O
Lee Ji-hoon
Heo Chi-Hyun
Hwang Shin-hye
Kang Seo-Hee
Choi Jung-woo
Heo Gil-Joong
Na Young-hee
Mo Yoo-Ran
Shin Hye-sun
Cha Si-A
Moon So-ri
Ahn Jin-Joo
Sung Dong-il
Ma Dae-Young / Mr. Yang
Park Hae-soo
Hong Dong-Pyo
Videos
Production Companies
Studio Dragon
Culture Depot