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My Perfect Stranger

My Perfect Stranger

152023•1h 3m•8.1/10
DramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery

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8.1/10(27)

Yun Hae Jun is the youngest anchor to ever work at his broadcasting station. He is calm and straightforward as a journalist and kind in his personal life. On the other hand, Baek Yun Yeong dreamed of becoming a writer but wound up working at a publishing company. The two somehow travel back in time to the year 1987. There, Yun Hae Jun tries to find the truth behind a serial murder case, while Baek Yun Yeong attempts to prevent her parents from marrying. They soon realize that their objectives are connected.

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Production

Arc Media

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 1, 2023

Last Aired

June 20, 2023

Networks

KBS2

Created By

Lee Woong-hee, Kang Soo-yeon, Baek So-yeon

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Goodbye 2021, Hello 1987
E1
Goodbye 2021, Hello 1987
Air date: 2023-05-01
Hae-jun discovers a time machine while Yoon-young struggles with her busy job until tragedy strikes.
The Reason We Can't Return
E2
The Reason We Can't Return
Air date: 2023-05-02
Yoon-young thinks that it could be a good thing that she somehow ended up in 1987 and met Soon-ae.
The Secret You Have
E3
The Secret You Have
Air date: 2023-05-08
Yoon-young joins Soon-ae's class as planned, but a sudden twist drastically disrupts everything.
All This Is a Coincidence?
E4
All This Is a Coincidence?
Air date: 2023-05-09
Hae-jun's expectations are challenged as events unfold, until a student teacher enters the scene.
A Certain Confession
E5
A Certain Confession
Air date: 2023-05-15
Yoon-young's choice to withhold the specifics of her reasons for staying might have been an error.
Lie After Lie
E6
Lie After Lie
Air date: 2023-05-16
Despite Hae-jun's confidence in his thorough preparations, it turns out they are insufficient.
An Overlapped Path
E7
An Overlapped Path
Air date: 2023-05-22
Hae-jun and Yoon-young find relief, but their narrow focus may lead to unforeseen consequences.
The Turning Point
E8
The Turning Point
Air date: 2023-05-23
The truth dawns on Hae-jun and Yoon-young that they are bound by certain inescapable factors.
Me in Your Darkest Night
E9
Me in Your Darkest Night
Air date: 2023-05-29
Despite grappling with the grief of her sister's death, Soon-ae's primary concern lies with Hee-sub.
Far or Close
E10
Far or Close
Air date: 2023-05-30
With an awareness of how small details can alter everything, Hae-jun directs his attention to Hae-kyung.
Women Who Read Are Dangerous
E11
Women Who Read Are Dangerous
Air date: 2023-06-05
Not all women who read are dangerous, but the ones around Soon-ae might be a little too dangerous.
A Man Who Doesn't Exist
E12
A Man Who Doesn't Exist
Air date: 2023-06-06
The complexity of the case deepens as Hae-jun and Yoon-young investigate, causing confusion to mount.
Time Flies, Love Remains
E13
Time Flies, Love Remains
Air date: 2023-06-12
Hae-jun is caught in an unfortunate coincidence, with everything pointing to him as the murderer.
Meeting You Will Bring Me Joy
E14
Meeting You Will Bring Me Joy
Air date: 2023-06-13
Hae-jun realizes that investigating the case might have affected someone very close to him.
The Reason You Can't Leave
E15
The Reason You Can't Leave
Air date: 2023-06-19
Looking into the eyes of the culprit who stands staring down at Hae-jun leaves him speechless.
My Perfect Stranger
E16
My Perfect Stranger
Air date: 2023-06-20
Farewells exchanged, Yoon-young and Hae-jun journey to meet them again on the other side of the timeline.

Cast

Kim Dong-wook

Kim Dong-wook

Yoon Hae-jun

Jin Ki-joo

Jin Ki-joo

Baek Yoon-young

Seo Ji-hye

Seo Ji-hye

Lee Soon-ae

Lee Won-jeong

Lee Won-jeong

Baek Hee-sub

Kim Jong-soo

Kim Jong-soo

Yoon Byung-gu

Park Soo-young

Park Soo-young

Lee Hyung-man

Lee Gyu-hoe

Lee Gyu-hoe

Baek Hee-sub (2021)

Kim Jung-young

Kim Jung-young

Park Ok-ja

Lee Ji-hyeon

Lee Ji-hyeon

Lee Soon-ae (2021)

Choi Young-woo

Choi Young-woo

Baek Dong-sik

Jeong Ga-hee

Jeong Ga-hee

Lee Joo-young

Jeong Sin-hye

Jeong Sin-hye

Lee Chung-ah

Ji Hye-won

Ji Hye-won

Ko Mi-sook

Hong Na-hyeon

Hong Na-hyeon

Lee Kyung-Ae

Im So-yun

Im So-yun

Seo Ji-Yoon

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