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The Legend of the Blue Sea

How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern society? Shim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) is a mermaid who follows her one true love, a nobleman’s son named Kim Moon from the Joseon Dynasty, to modern-day Seoul. Moon’s modern doppelgänger is Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho), a highly skilled scam artist who first becomes interested in Shim Cheong because of a jade bracelet worth $6 million that Shim Cheong wears. With nowhere to go, Shim Cheong is taken in by Joon Jae, who also finds his con partners, Jo Nam Doo (Lee Hee Joon) and Tae Oh (Shin Won Ho), hiding out in his home from a vengeful past victim of their scams. Shim Cheong discovers a rival for Joon Jae’s heart in Cha Shi Ah (Shin Hye Sun), a researcher at KAIST who deals with ancient artifacts. When a dangerous killer named Ma Dae Young (Sung Dong Il) sent by Joon Jae’s stepmother who wants to make her own son the heir to Joon Jae’s fortunes, can Shim Cheong survive her strange new environment while also helping Joon Jae avoid the dangers that await him? “The Legend of the Blue Sea” is a 2016-2017 South Korean drama series directed by Jin Hyuk. The story is inspired by a historical tale about a mermaid contained in a short story anthology known as Eou Yadam by Joseon-era scholar Yu Mong In. This drama marks the last acting role for superstar Lee Min Ho before he entered his mandatory two-year military service and the first acting role for Jun Ji Hyun after giving birth to her first child. Parts of the drama series were filmed on the Pacific island of Palau and in Spain.more

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Episode 1

Pilot

In the series premiere, we meet Bob, who runs his family's successful, highly competitive sock company with his mother, Dottie, his sister, Christina, and his younger brother, Douglas. When the stress of the job lands him in the hospital, he meets Abishola, his kind, hard-working nurse whom he's immediately drawn to. Now all Bob needs to do is convince her to give him a chance, which will take some doing since they couldn't be more different. After coming to America from Nigeria to find a better life for her and her son, Dele, a straight-A student, Abishola lives in a small apartment with her super-protective relatives, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde. Abishola's close friends include fellow nurse Gloria and Kemi.

Episode 2

Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things

While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.

Episode 3

A Bird May Love A Fish

While Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs, Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.

Episode 4

Square Hamburger, Round Buns

After Abishola calls things off with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist. Meanwhile, Bob tries online dating.

Episode 5

Whacking the Mole

After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.

Episode 6

Ralph Lauren and Fish

Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.

Episode 7

Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine

Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie, however, has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.

Episode 8

Useless Potheads

With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.

Episode 9

We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers

After Abishola gives her previous suitor, Chukwuemeka, a Nigerian pharmacist, a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.

Episode 10

Ice Cream For Breakfast

Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his fight with Auntie Olu

Episode 11

Splitting the Hairs

Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will. Also, Kemi and Abishola's friendship is tested when Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.

Episode 12

There's My Nigerians

While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.

Episode 13

The Canadians of Africa

Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son."

Episode 14

Full-Frontal Dottie

Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot -- much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.

Episode 15

Black Ice

When it comes to showing affection on Valentine's Day, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.

Episode 16

Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?

Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Meanwhile, Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.

Episode 17

A Big White Thumb

Abishola takes her relationship with Bob to the next level when she invites him into an intimate part of her life: church. Also, Kemi fights with Ogechi to be Chukwuemeka's favorite.

Episode 18

Sock Wife!

Bob's past and present collide when his ex-wife, Lorraine, is admitted to Abishola's hospital. Also, Christina recruits Kofo for a project to rename the sock colors.

Episode 19

Angry, Happy, Same Face

Abishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. And, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo.

Episode 20

Randy's a Wrangler

Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank, at physical therapy. Also, Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina while she's away at an emotional wellness spa.

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About this Show

The Legend of the Blue Sea

How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern society? Shim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) is a mermaid who follows her one true love, a nobleman’s son named Kim Moon from the Joseon Dynasty, to modern-day Seoul. Moon’s modern doppelgänger is Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho), a highly skilled scam artist who first becomes interested in Shim Cheong because of a jade bracelet worth $6 million that Shim Cheong wears. With nowhere to go, Shim Cheong is taken in by Joon Jae, who also finds his con partners, Jo Nam Doo (Lee Hee Joon) and Tae Oh (Shin Won Ho), hiding out in his home from a vengeful past victim of their scams. Shim Cheong discovers a rival for Joon Jae’s heart in Cha Shi Ah (Shin Hye Sun), a researcher at KAIST who deals with ancient artifacts. When a dangerous killer named Ma Dae Young (Sung Dong Il) sent by Joon Jae’s stepmother who wants to make her own son the heir to Joon Jae’s fortunes, can Shim Cheong survive her strange new environment while also helping Joon Jae avoid the dangers that await him? “The Legend of the Blue Sea” is a 2016-2017 South Korean drama series directed by Jin Hyuk. The story is inspired by a historical tale about a mermaid contained in a short story anthology known as Eou Yadam by Joseon-era scholar Yu Mong In. This drama marks the last acting role for superstar Lee Min Ho before he entered his mandatory two-year military service and the first acting role for Jun Ji Hyun after giving birth to her first child. Parts of the drama series were filmed on the Pacific island of Palau and in Spain.

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