August, 1598, Hyeupgok-hyun, Gangwon-do
Unload quickly!
Hurry, hurry...oh my..
The waves are getting bigger!
I'm off!
EPISODE 01
Look what happened...
Oh dear me...
Oh, here, here! Aigoo... Look at all the fish!
- What miracle is this? - I know.
Aigoo. Hurry and pick them up.
Aigoo...
Hey, it's a great harvest! A prosperous year!
I've never seen its like.
- Fill the baskets! - This is great. - Hurry.
What is this?
Come here!
That fish is a person!
LORD YANG
Well, where's the mermaid?
This way.
A real mermaid.
Let me see.
- Careful, Sir! - Startled me!
- Why? - If you mishandle a mermaid,
it'll suck out your soul and erase your memory.
What rot is that?
I heard that's a mermaid's defence against humans.
Some seamen went crazy by touching mermaids.
Well, that won't happen- I won't raise a hand to her,
but a knife.
Huh? It understood?
Anyway, I'll reward you.
Yes, yes.
- Sung Ga, is the feast prepared? - Yes.
When's the new Magistrate arrive?
KIM DAM-RYUNG
Naeuri (lord), many Magistrates came,
but you're the first handsome one.
- Is that so? - Yes.
Since studying in Sungkyunkwan (Royal Academy),
maybe not in study, but I was always top in looks.
Shall I say "far above" or, better, "towered above"?
Too bad a handsome man is a widower.
You'd melt the hearts of the village ladies.
Naeuri, have you heard of mermaids?
- Mermaids? - Yes.
Fisherfolk say mermaids gain legs on land
to live with humans.
That's a legend.
Despite stories of mermaids, no-one has seen one,
so how's it differ from a ghost story?
Is that so?
To celebrate our Magistrate's first day,
I'll treat you all to a rare sight.
Naeuri, it's real.
Not a legend,
but a real mermaid I caught.
You...
plan what with that mermaid?
Qin Shi Huang tomb has an eternal flame.
You know its secret is mermaid oil?
They say oil extracted from a mermaid is very fine.
Even whale oil can't compare.
It doesn't spoil over eons.
So it's a bit priceless.
For loyalty to my nation, and virtuous living,
this fortune blessed me.
Loyalty to the nation and virtuous living.
I regret having to tell you this...
What will you say?
I made inquiries before arriving.
- About what? - You...
paid 2000 nyang advance fishing tax for your post,
then tripled fishermen's taxes.
Your crime is bad, ah, with unlucky timing.
Recently the King gave an Order.
Officials who tax citizens oppressively will be punished severely.
It used to be 100 lashes.
But now you face a trial.
Then, Naeuri, please tell me
what I can do?
Or, do you want something...
Anything.
Anything?
Anything.
Anything, you say...
He dared to humiliate me.
Wait and see.
A mermaid can't survive out of the sea.
I'll recapture it.
And I'll get rid of that fool Magistrate.
See, see there, that thing...
Is she trying to drag him in
and steal his soul and memory?
They say mermaids only erase memories selectively.
However, it's better to avoid that hand.
Humans and mermaids live in different worlds.
Good or bad fate,
what use is such a bond?
~ The Legend of the Blue Sea ~
~ Y'all ready? (READY) I keep doing ~
- Time to get off. - Mum, I'll press it.
- My Sa Ae will press it? - Mm.
Okay.
I'm Kim Myung Hoon, a lawyer.
I'm Nam In Joong, I called earlier.
I won't get in strife buying stolen goods, right?
- Oh, what's this? - Oh my!
Ta da! A gift.
Thank you!
JO NAM-DOO & HEO JOON-JAE
You know, you're the Harry Potter of con men. No, better-
you're better looking.
Exactly.
TAE-HO
It's the Prosecutor's Office.
Our elevator is out of order.
Okay. Sorry about that.
Yes, we're close by.
Yes.
Ok, let's go... Hey, get up!
- Come on. - Hey, go!
(PP / Public Prosecutor)
- That was fast. - Ah, yes.
Good work.
Just a moment.
Chief Go didn't come? Why'd you all come?
[ASSESSMENT: Eye whites - 80%]
[Hyper-vigilant]
[Habitual smoker; fast heartbeat]
[Frayed pocket]
[Matching colours: OCD.]
Ah, Chief Go?
[Susceptible to Hypnosis]
Yes.
- He's right over there. - Where..?
Over there.
Ah, I didn't recognise him in glasses.
Work hard, everyone.
It's broken. Take the stairs.
[ ELEVATOR OUT OF ORDER ]
[ PP's Office Schedule ]
[ Rm 730. Prosecutor Lee Shi-Jun ]
Oh my, really. That's not worth discussing.
Don't you know Judge Lee's character?
- Han Sung-Tae. - Yes.
I'll call you back. Oh, you brought your wife. Sit.
- Like some tea? - We're fine. - Sit.
(Prosecutor Lee Shi-Jun)
Your face got back its colour!
Prosecutor, I told you about him.
This is CEO Han, who contacted us.
This is Myungdong Capital's madam.
Myungdong Capital?
I told you that high school kid in Gangnam who suicided
named their son in his suicide note.
He was crazy.
He should've just jumped.
Why name my son?
Why'd a dead idiot do this before my son's college entrance exam?
He doesn't need this now!
You have one minute. The Prosecutor is returning.
Let's have lunch. Ah, I'm hungry.
What do you eat, Madam?
What's going on!
Fine, great, but what can I do for you?
Just clear my son.
Our secret account is in the Virgin Islands.
That's no good.
- What? - Virgin Islands aren't good.
- What? - It's a tax haven.
It's so famous, how's it good? Too risky.
That's true.
Why don't you move it?
I know a good place.
Where is it?
It's a Mediterranean island. Its scenery is spectacular.
Yes, Madam! I just confirmed the amount!
Sure! We're all in the same boat now.
If that account is seized, Prosecutor Lee will be removed,
but your company would face tax audits, you know?
Good luck to your son.
Fine. I'll say 'bye. Okay.
Hey, clean sweep!
I had good feelings about this job.
Hey, Tae-...
Hey! Leaving without a word?!
- Unbelievable... - Forget it.
He hacks an account in 2 secs.
I most hate people leaving without a goodbye!
What about you? Rudest jerk.
Joseon texts say sweat is kidney related.
Your sweaty hands might mean kidney problems.
Oh, kidneys.
So herbalists can tell at a glance?
Occupational disease. Ah, I wanted a rest.
But I can't turn a blind eye.
You're a compassionate man.
We land shortly; I'll raise your blind.
Okay.
Isn't it lovely? I've seen a few countries
but no sea matches this one.
You're right.
On a past trip, I heard from a local grandpa-
mermaids live in this sea.
Oh! Sure.
It's true!
BALEARIC ISLANDS, CATALONIA, SPAIN
Long ago, mermaids lived in many oceans
but most disappeared
and the last mermaids live in this sea.
Wow!
Mum! Look there!
It's a mermaid in the sea!
I read him a fairy tale once, and now he thinks mermaids are real.
Who's that!? What is it!?
What caused this mess?
What's going on...
Who are you?
What are you doing here!
Are you Chinese? Japanese?
No...I feel you're Korean.
Hell. That's my favourite...
Why are you...?
This hotel's security sucks!
Hey! That's mine-!
So you do sneak attacks?
Who are you to glare!
What's in your hands?
Let me see. Open your hands!
My neck nearly twisted around.
I didn't stretch this early
but now I'm warmed up!
I'm warmed up, but I don't wanna fight so early.
So, if you give me what's in your hand,
I'll forget this happened.
What is it? My watch? A ring?
If you're crazy, put a flower in your hair. Stop confusing me.
Hello?
Please call the police. Somebody broke into my room.
Yes.
Now you're in trouble.
If you go around like this, say "sumimasen" (sorry).
Don't shame our nation, got it?!
That's what I always do.
Hey, repeat after me.
Hey! Su-mi-ma-sen. ("sorry" in Japanese)
Sumimasen.
In case you try to run.
Look here, look here! Good.
But what did you steal?
Ah, heck, really!
A cherry!
Hey, you just...?
- Oh, I'm so sorry, I apologize. - It's okay, it's okay.
What security is so unprofessional?
Come this way. (SPANISH)
Let's go.
Excuse me. I'm just asking, but do you need to cuff her?
Couldn't help it. There was a risk she might run.
Oh! Okay.
I'm just saying, she didn't steal anything.
Well, that's because we caught her before that happened.
You're lucky. We got a lot of thefts in the area recently.
She's a prime suspect, very much so.
Prime suspect, my arse.
She's missing brain cells.
Come along.
- Come on. - Come now.
Come on, let's go.
Let's see...
What's this?
[ TROOPERS / Mossos D'Esquadra ]
[ POLICE / Policia ]
I sent a photo, so check it out.
It looks like Jadeite.
Yeah.
It's similar to one I saw in Hong Kong.
Very unusual.
Its owner?
She's also unusual, not normal.
Hey! Hey, you! Look at my hand!
Focus! I'm talking to you!
Why did you break into that hotel?! Huh!? What were you trying to get!
You've been to other hotels too, right?
What are you smiling at!?
You won't even answer my questions but got the nerve to smile?
Do you think this is some kind of joke?!
Put it down...
Easy, easy!
- Easy! - Get down!
That's right, that's right!
I'm a woman with one principle.
"Connections on a plane end"
"No meetings on land"
I broke my own code for you.
It seems I'm quite smitten with you, Minji.
- But your hands are tiny! - My hands?
See, your hands are tiny!
Oh!
- What's this? - How'd you do that?
How did I do that?
Incredible! This bangle is 400 years old.
If it's pure jadeite,
it's worth $6 million.
First, look at it. Who owns it? Are you with her?
This is so pretty. Is it for me?
- No! - What?
I was just...showing you to see if it's nice.
I'm glad it's nice.
It's for my mother. She likes platinum.
I have to go.
- What'd you say? - See you.
Wait...
That bangle has Chinese characters,
'Dam-Ryung', someone's name.
- Dam-Ryung? - Hey!
Things fall in your lap.
You're lucky!
Should I come there?
Hey! What are you doing here?
I got nothing more to ask you.
She didn't steal anything. Please let her go.
You don't tell me what to do.
We conduct the investigation.
[60% eye whites, volatile]
And you were the one who called to report a break-in.
[New wedding ring, no gun]
[Hypnosis technique: sympathy]
She's not a stranger.
Then, what was she doing there?
She's actually my wife.
- Your wife? - Yes!
We just got married. Look.
She's wearing a dress.
We need to be on our honeymoon, but can't
because she's stuck here.
I am so sorry! I'll release her right away.
Okay.
A gift.
Thank you so much.
Congratulations.
Hey! Stay there!
Sorry for this morning.
I was heartless. I apologize.
Right?
You won't shake my hand yet?
We'll take things slowly.
But...that bangle.
It's pretty!
Pretty.
Pretty...?
Let's go. As an apology, I'll buy you a gift.
It's a red light! You can't go.
Really, what are you?
Oh, it's over there.
Hurry up.
Ah, really.
Hold on. Wait here.
Try these.
Put them on.
Hey, hey, hey.
That's right. Wear these now.
Don't go barefoot.
Why are your feet like this?
Ah, really.
Ah, really. Go in.
[Jo Nam-Doo]
Wait a bit. I'm with the girl.
Excuse me. Do you know where she went?
She's in the fitting room.
6-Million. Where'd you go?
Home For Missing Children
So carefree.
Why's a grown person here?
Hey, I told you to wait.
Don't you know what "wait" means?
If you leave without telling me, I worry.
Are you okay? You didn't get hurt?
Right, you're unhurt.
What? You know how to smile.
Hungry, right? Let's eat. You like to eat.
Are you from a jungle?
A wolf girl? Why are you feral?
Here, look.
Like this, okay?
Try it.
Yeah, yeah.
That's it! Good.
We're already closer, right?
So I'm saying...oh! You have something there.
Never seen fire? Why look so surprised?
Like it?
It's pretty.
Finish eating.
I have to go somewhere. Wait here.
Texture, density, transparency, colour... it's a true match.
Let's meet! Do I go there? I have buyers lined up.
I'm going somewhere.
Where are you taking that treasure?
Somewhere. World's end.
World's end, my butt. You must deal with me!
- Hey, don't be... - Wait a week.
Tomorrow we re-open the centre at 8am to bring you our best quality service.
Thank you.
Would you please leave? Our business hours are over.
We're closed. Closed.
Do you speak English?
Hello. Do you understand that?
She's crazy.
Because of her, we're getting off work this late.
~ Always in the same dream ~
~ with an unfamiliar face ~
~ in suspended time ~
~ you and I meet by chance ~
~ I guess I was a bit scared ~
~ this would be a dream forever ~
~ but even now when I open my eyes ~
~ it's you ~
~ this is 'Love Story' ~
~ I can't hide it ~
~ I can't close my eyes that see only you ~
~ this is amazing ~
~ even if I'd get everything in the world ~
~ I couldn't exchange it for you, my love ~
~ it may hurt me a lot ~
~ but even if you ask me again ~
~ this is truly love, you know ~
~ this is 'Love Story' ~
~ this is happiness ~
~ in case this is a dream ~
~ I can't open my eyes ~
~ this is my Love Story ~
~ I love only you ~
Pretty.
That's mine. Give it back.
Wait.
'Wait' means something good will happen...
Even when I go far like a wave,
my friend will find me.
Even when a scary shark is around,
I needn't be worried.
Why's a grown person here?
Hey, I told you to wait.
Don't you understand 'wait'?
I worry if you leave with no word.
Are you okay? You didn't get hurt?
Right, you're unhurt.
It means my friend hopes I'm unhurt,
and warms my heart.
It means something good will happen.
~ The Legend of the Blue Sea ~
Hey! The light!
After all her weirdness, I'm not even surprised.
What is love?
That's surrender.
It means big trouble.