Season 1
2023 · 21 episodes
Jang-hyun is living without purpose or desire. He's a cold-hearted man who loves no one until he gets introduced to love after meeting Gil-chae. She is charming and admired by all, but her first love, Yeon-jun, is already engaged to her best friend, Eun-ae. Yeon-jun, a Sungkyunkwan student, struggles with his feelings for Gil-chae but cannot break off his engagement due to tradition. Eun-ae does not doubt nor hate the two. As Jang-hyun becomes entangled in this unusual love triangle, Gil-chae, who has only loved Yeon-jun, is confused about her own feelings. The relationship between these four gets put into an even bigger twist at the breakout of war.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
August 4, 2023 · 1h 1m
A stranger enters Neunggun-ri, a peaceful village where Gil-chae lives, and turns the village upside down.
2. Episode 2
August 5, 2023 · 1h 19m
Gil-chae gets help from Jang-hyun to learn about people in Hanyang, and he takes her to interesting places.
3. Episode 3
August 11, 2023 · 1h 4m
Yeon-jun and the scholars volunteer to fight for the country, while Jang-hyun plans to evacuate.
4. Episode 4
August 12, 2023 · 1h 1m
When Gil-сhae and Eun-фe are about to flee from their village, the intruders arrive at Neunggun-ri.
5. Episode 5
August 18, 2023 · 1h 14m
Jang-hyun helps Yeon-jun as he gets injured. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince wants to ask Jang-hyun for help.
6. Episode 6
August 19, 2023 · 1h 9m
Since the King of Joseon does not come out from the fortress, Khan conquers Ganghwa Island.
7. Episode 7
August 25, 2023 · 1h 9m
Yeon-jun is about to propose to Eun-ae. Yeon-jun and Gil-chae have a private chat for the last time.
8. Episode 8
August 26, 2023 · 1h 6m
Jang-hyun and his friends leave Joseon with the Crown Prince and meet Yong Gol-dae in Simyang.
9. Episode 9
September 1, 2023 · 1h 15m
Jang-hyun captures fleeing prisoners in Simyang, while Gil-chae runs a business to make a living.
10. Episode 10
September 2, 2023 · 1h 22m
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon and finds out Gil-chae is engaged to another man.
11. Episode 11
October 13, 2023 · 1h 16m
While capturing fleeing prisoners from Joseon, Jang-hyun meets familiar people.
12. Episode 12
October 14, 2023 · 1h 12m
Gil-chae and Jong-jong get captured and dragged to Qing while trying to help Da-jim.
13. Episode 13
October 20, 2023 · 1h 12m
Won-moo travels to Simyang to bring Gil-chae back. Jang-hyun meets the princess of the Qing in Simyang.
14. Episode 14
October 21, 2023 · 1h 28m
Jang Hyun meets Gil-chae at the slave market in Simyang and saves her from the merchant.
15. Episode 15
October 27, 2023 · 1h 6m
Gil-chae stays in Simyang until Jang-hyun gets better, but Ryang-eum wants her gone as soon as possible.
16. Episode 16
October 28, 2023 · 1h 9m
Gil-chae wants to stay in Simyang, but Jang-hyun sends her back to Joseon for her safety.
17. Episode 17
November 3, 2023 · 1h 13m
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon with the Crown Prince, and the King is afraid his son will take over his place.
18. Episode 18
November 10, 2023 · 1h 3m
The King of Joseon banned the Crown Prince from bringing back the captives to Joseon.
19. Episode 19
November 11, 2023 · 1h 4m
Gil-chae secretly takes Jang-hyun home, and the eunuchs from the palace are searching everywhere to find him.
20. Episode 20
November 17, 2023 · 1h 4m
Jang-hyun finds out the Crown Prince left a letter for him. Gak-hwa looks for Jang-hyun at Gil-chae's house.
21. Episode 21
November 18, 2023 · 1h 30m
As His Majesty's men hunt down the captives on the run, Jang-hyun sends Gil-chae away and turns to face them.