mirror of the witch is a South Korea drama released in 2016 rated 7.7/10 with 20 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 19,948 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceMedicalFantasy |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:05:00 |
| Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Jo Hyun Taek |
| Main Cast | Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Sae Ron |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
A historical fantasy drama about a young man finding his way and love for a forgotten princess. Heo Jun faces discrimination as an illegitimate son and gives up on his natural talents, intelligence, and passion for academia. Succumbing to the limits of his social status, he resorts to making as much money as he can by using his good looks and witty charm. Meanwhile, Queen Sim is unable to conceive and she seeks the help of a shaman whose black magic enables her to have twins – a boy and a girl. However, the daughter, Seo Ri, is put under a curse and abandoned deep in the mountains, where one day, she meets Heo Jun. The curse of the abandoned princess is that whoever falls in love with her will die. Seo Ri tries to find a cure for her curse and along the way, creates magical treatments that help cure sick people. Unfortunately, Heo Jun accidentally sets the book of magic on fire, and he stays in the mountains with Seori to try to help heal the sick in a mountain village. As Heo Jun’s passion for medicine grows, he decides to become a doctor. As he sees Seo Ri fight against her destiny, his affinity for her grows, and he too begins to believe that he can change his destiny. (Source: JTBC)
Critical Reception
mirror of the witch has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.7/10 based on 7,605 ratings. It is ranked #4,121 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of mirror of the witch?
mirror of the witch has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 7,605 ratings.
How many episodes does mirror of the witch have?
mirror of the witch has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:05:00 long.
What genre is mirror of the witch?
mirror of the witch is a Historical, Romance, Medical, Fantasy drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in mirror of the witch?
The main cast of mirror of the witch includes Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Sae Ron.
When was mirror of the witch released?
mirror of the witch was released in 2016 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.