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.
The Legend of the Blue Sea
How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern-day Seoul?
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
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...
Cast
Gianna Jun
Sim Chung / Se-Hwa
Lee Min-ho
Heo Joon-Jae / Kim Dam-Ryung
Shin Hye-sun
Cha Si-A
Lee Hee-jun
Jo Nam-Doo / Park Moo
Shin Won-ho
Tae-O
Hwang Shin-hye
Kang Seo-Hee
Sung Dong-il
Ma Dae-Young / Mr. Yang
Moon So-ri
Ahn Jin-Joo
Choi Jung-woo
Heo Gil-Joong
Na Young-hee
Mo Yoo-Ran
Lee Ji-hoon
Heo Chi-Hyun
Park Hae-soo
Hong Dong-Pyo
