Serendipity's Embrace
TV-142024•1h 0m•8.0/10
DramaComedy
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8.0/10(35)
After 10 years in the US, Hu-young returns to Korea and meets his first love, Hong-ju, at a café by chance. Just as the window into which Peter Pan flew happened to be Wendy's room. Just as the prince happened to find Cinderella's glass shoes. As if nothing had changed in the past 10 years, Hu-young becomes clumsier only in front of Hong-ju. It’s like going back to the age of 19 when he met his first love, Hong-ju. Hu-young and Hong-ju’s days, which have faded a little, begin to turn into vivid rainbow colors again.
Production
Base Story, IOK Company, CJ ENM, Studio Dragon
Language
KO
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 22, 2024
Last Aired
August 13, 2024
Networks
tvN
Created By
Nam Ji-eun, Song Hyun-wook
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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
My First Love
Air date: 2024-07-22
Hu-young comes back to Korea and goes on a blind date that Joseph set up for him. There, he runs into Hong-ju. Upon hearing Hu-young’s return to Korea, Hye-ji plans a welcome party for him. However, Hong-ju turns up drunk, sharing all sorts of things Hu-young didn’t expect to hear.
E2
The Ex-Boyfriend
Air date: 2024-07-23
Hong-ju turns out to be living downstairs in Hu-young's house, and Hu-young asks his uncle to take him on a tour around Seoul. Hu-young and Hong-ju end up having a date at an amusement park, and they have a fun day together. Meanwhile, Joon-ho, who left Hong-ju three years ago, appeared in front of him, asked to work on a project together.
E3
The Confession
Air date: 2024-07-29
Hu-young realizes that Hong-ju’s ex is Bang Joon-ho, the writer of “My Avant-Garde Lover.” Hong-ju’s boss tells her to work on a project with Joon-ho. Hong-ju hesitates, but she decides to do it in the end. Hye Ji learns that Hu-young has feelings for Hong-ju. Meanwhile, Hong-ju gets into a car accident.
E4
Just Friends
Air date: 2024-07-30
Hu-young confesses his feelings to Hong-ju, but she pretends she didn’t hear it. Hong-ju insists on going home instead of staying in the hospital, so Hu-young takes her to his place to take care of her. Joon-ho sees Hu-young and Hong-ju together and gets the wrong idea.
E5
What is Love?
Air date: 2024-08-05
Hong-ju is forced to go on a fishing trip with Hu-young, Sang-pil, and Wook. Although it’s awkward for her, she tries to enjoy the trip. Hye-ji and Kyung-taek join later, and Hye-ji tells Hong-ju that she’s not dating Kyung-taek. Meanwhile, Hong-ju is told to work with Joon-ho in his studio for a month.
E6
The Beginning of a New Relationship
Air date: 2024-08-06
Hong-ju decides to give Hu-young a shot. Hu-young quits his job to stay in Korea and be with Hong-ju. Hye-ji visits Kyung-taek who fell sick and runs into his mother by coincidence. Meanwhile, Hong-ju’s father calls Jun Ho and tells him to stay away from Hong-ju.
E7
Without Saying Goodbye
Air date: 2024-08-12
Joon-ho tells Hong-ju why he had to leave her three years ago, but even after hearing the reason, she can’t forgive him for leaving her. Hong-ju meets Hu-young’s mom who tells her to end the relationship. Meanwhile, Hu-young finds out Hong-ju’s new project she’s working on with Joon-ho.
E8
Coincidences and Fate
Air date: 2024-08-13
Hu-young’s mother tells Hong-ju to come to the US with Hu-young and live there. After hearing that, Hu-young asks Hong-ju to come with him, but she turns him down. Hu-young doesn’t get to see Hong-ju on the day he leaves for the US, but a surprise awaits him at the airport.
Cast
Kim So-hyun
Lee Hong-ju
Chae Jong-hyeop
Kang Hu-young
Yun Ji-on
Bang Joon-ho
Kim Da-som
Kim Hye-ji
Lee Won-jeong
Kwon Sang-pil
Hwang Sung-bin
Son Kyung-taek
Choi Dae-chul
Baek Wook
Yoon Jung-hee
Bae Hye-sook
Kim Won-hae
Kim Bok-nam
Kim Jung-nan
Baek Do-sun
Yoon Jun-won
Joseph Oh
