Season 1
Overview
Jang-hyun is living without purpose or desire. He's a cold-hearted man who loves no one until he gets introduced to love after meeting Gil-chae. She is charming and admired by all, but her first love, Yeon-jun, is already engaged to her best friend, Eun-ae. Yeon-jun, a Sungkyunkwan student, struggles with his feelings for Gil-chae but cannot break off his engagement due to tradition. Eun-ae does not doubt nor hate the two. As Jang-hyun becomes entangled in this unusual love triangle, Gil-chae, who has only loved Yeon-jun, is confused about her own feelings. The relationship between these four gets put into an even bigger twist at the breakout of war.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
2023-08-04
A stranger enters Neunggun-ri, a peaceful village where Gil-chae lives, and turns the village upside down.
2. Episode 2
2023-08-05
Gil-chae gets help from Jang-hyun to learn about people in Hanyang, and he takes her to interesting places.
3. Episode 3
2023-08-11
Yeon-jun and the scholars volunteer to fight for the country, while Jang-hyun plans to evacuate.
4. Episode 4
2023-08-12
When Gil-сhae and Eun-фe are about to flee from their village, the intruders arrive at Neunggun-ri.
5. Episode 5
2023-08-18
Jang-hyun helps Yeon-jun as he gets injured. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince wants to ask Jang-hyun for help.
6. Episode 6
2023-08-19
Since the King of Joseon does not come out from the fortress, Khan conquers Ganghwa Island.
7. Episode 7
2023-08-25
Yeon-jun is about to propose to Eun-ae. Yeon-jun and Gil-chae have a private chat for the last time.
8. Episode 8
2023-08-26
Jang-hyun and his friends leave Joseon with the Crown Prince and meet Yong Gol-dae in Simyang.
9. Episode 9
2023-09-01
Jang-hyun captures fleeing prisoners in Simyang, while Gil-chae runs a business to make a living.
10. Episode 10
2023-09-02
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon and finds out Gil-chae is engaged to another man.
11. Episode 11
2023-10-13
While capturing fleeing prisoners from Joseon, Jang-hyun meets familiar people.
12. Episode 12
2023-10-14
Gil-chae and Jong-jong get captured and dragged to Qing while trying to help Da-jim.
13. Episode 13
2023-10-20
Won-moo travels to Simyang to bring Gil-chae back. Jang-hyun meets the princess of the Qing in Simyang.
14. Episode 14
2023-10-21
Jang Hyun meets Gil-chae at the slave market in Simyang and saves her from the merchant.
15. Episode 15
2023-10-27
Gil-chae stays in Simyang until Jang-hyun gets better, but Ryang-eum wants her gone as soon as possible.
16. Episode 16
2023-10-28
Gil-chae wants to stay in Simyang, but Jang-hyun sends her back to Joseon for her safety.
17. Episode 17
2023-11-03
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon with the Crown Prince, and the King is afraid his son will take over his place.
18. Episode 18
2023-11-10
The King of Joseon banned the Crown Prince from bringing back the captives to Joseon.
19. Episode 19
2023-11-11
Gil-chae secretly takes Jang-hyun home, and the eunuchs from the palace are searching everywhere to find him.
20. Episode 20
2023-11-17
Jang-hyun finds out the Crown Prince left a letter for him. Gak-hwa looks for Jang-hyun at Gil-chae's house.
21. Episode 21
2023-11-18
As His Majesty's men hunt down the captives on the run, Jang-hyun sends Gil-chae away and turns to face them.