Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

A somber, sweeping period romance steeped in danger and sacrifice, quietly heartbreaking and earnestly idealistic.

Created by

Hur Jin-ho

Genres

Drama, War & politics

Starring

Choi Woo-shik, Mun Ka-young, Heo Nam-jun

Overview

Set in 1926 under Japanese colonial rule, a young maid risks her life to save a wounded independence activist, only to be drawn into the dangerous world of resistance after losing her voice and traveling to Gyeongseong in search of justice. Amid espionage, betrayal, and awakening ideals, their lives and love become entwined with Korea’s fight for independence.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, justice, love, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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