-2016- Web Series =link=: The Legend Of The Blue Sea
What follows is a fish-out-of-water (literally) comedy as Sim Cheong follows Joon-jae back to Seoul. The central twist is the Joseon-era prologue: 400 years prior, the mermaid (then named Se-hwa) loved a nobleman named Kim Dam-ryeong, played by Lee Min-ho in a dual role. Their love ended in tragedy due to human greed and the fated impossibility of their union. In the present, Joon-jae and Sim Cheong are the reincarnations of these star-crossed lovers, bound by a curse that erases the mermaid’s memory every time she steps on land.
The series follows Shim Cheong as she adapts to human life on land, using her extraordinary strength and "tears that turn into pearls" to navigate modern society while trying to win Joon-jae's heart. The Legend of the Blue Sea -2016- Web Series
Beneath the glossy surface lies a complex narrative about identity, consumerism, and memory. What follows is a fish-out-of-water (literally) comedy as
The show's legacy extends beyond the world of entertainment, too. has inspired a new generation of viewers to explore Korean culture and folklore, sparking a renewed interest in traditional Korean stories and myths. In the present, Joon-jae and Sim Cheong are