The Legend of the Blue Sea
A whimsical, romantic fantasy that blends past and present, mixing playful comedy with heartfelt emotion and a touch of melancholy.
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
A sweeping, bittersweet fantasy romance that balances playful comedy with aching melancholy and a lingering sense of destiny.
About 2016 South Korean TV series
Genres drama, comedy, romance, fantasy
Written by Kim Eun-sook
Starring Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, Yoo In-na, Yook Sung-jae, Lee El, Choi Ri, Kim Byung-chul
Music Nam Hye-seung
Length 1 seasons, 16 episodes, 60 min each
Network tvN
Country South Korea
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