The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Legend of the Blue Sea

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The Legend of the Blue Sea

"How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern-day Seoul?"

2016- 2017

1 Seasons

20 Episodes

7.4(195 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

Studio Dragon

Culture Depot

Videos & Trailers

3 videos

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

전지현

Sim Chung / Se-hwa

전지현

Acting

이민호

Heo Joon-jae / Kim Dam-ryung

이민호

Acting

신혜선

Cha Si-a

신혜선

Acting

이희준

Jo Nam-doo / Park Moo

이희준

Acting

Shin Won-ho

Tae-o

Shin Won-ho

Acting

황신혜

Kang Seo-hee

황신혜

Acting

성동일

Ma Dae-young / Mr. Yang

성동일

Acting

문소리

Ahn Jin-joo

문소리

Acting

최정우

Heo Gil-joong

최정우

Acting

나영희

Mo Yoo-ran

나영희

Acting

이지훈

Heo Chi-hyun

이지훈

Acting

박해수

Hong Dong-pyo

박해수

Acting

정수정

Min-ji

정수정

Acting

신은수

Young Sim Chung

신은수

Acting

갈소원

Young Sim Chung

갈소원

Acting

진영

Young Heo Joon-jae

Acting

전진서

Young Heo Joon-jae

전진서

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