the legend of the blue sea is a South Korea drama released in 2016 rated 8.4/10 with 20 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 117,976 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ComedyRomanceDramaFantasy |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Jin Hyeok |
| Main Cast | Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern society? Shim Chung is a mermaid who follows her one true love, a nobleman’s son named Kim Ryung from the Joseon Dynasty, to modern-day Seoul. Ryung’s modern doppelgänger is Heo Joon Jae, a highly skilled scam artist who first becomes interested in Shim Chung because of a jade bracelet worth $6 million that Shim Chung wears. With nowhere to go, Shim Chung is taken in by Joon Jae, who also finds his con partners, Jo Nam Doo and Tae Oh, hiding out in his home from a vengeful past victim of their scams. Shim Chung discovers a rival for Joon Jae’s heart in Cha Shi Ah, a researcher at KAIST who deals with ancient artifacts. When a dangerous killer named Ma Dae Yeong, sent by Joon Jae’s stepmother who wants to make her own son the heir to Joon Jae’s fortunes, can Shim Chung survive her strange new environment while also helping Joon Jae avoid the dangers that await him? (Source: Viki) ~~ Inspired by the Joseon legend from Korea's first collection of unofficial historical tales contained in a short story anthology "Eou Yadam" (어우야담) by Joseon-era scholar Yoo Mong In (유몽인).
Critical Reception
the legend of the blue sea has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.4/10 based on 56,852 ratings. It is ranked #776 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the legend of the blue sea?
the legend of the blue sea has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 56,852 ratings.
How many episodes does the legend of the blue sea have?
the legend of the blue sea has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is the legend of the blue sea?
the legend of the blue sea is a Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the legend of the blue sea?
The main cast of the legend of the blue sea includes Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun.
When was the legend of the blue sea released?
the legend of the blue sea was released in 2016 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.