Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

DramaWar & Politics

Set in 1926 under Japanese colonial rule, a young maid risks her life to save a wounded independence activist, only to be drawn into the dangerous world of resistance after losing her voice and traveling to Gyeongseong in search of justice. Amid espionage, betrayal, and awakening ideals, their lives and love become entwined with Korea’s fight for independence.

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Production

Studio Dragon, TAKEONE STUDIO

Language

KO

Status

In Production

Networks

tvN

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

E2

2

E3

Episode 3

E4

Episode 4

E5

Episode 5

E6

Episode 6

E7

Episode 7

E8

Episode 8

E9

Episode 9

E10

Episode 10

E11

Episode 11

E12

Episode 12

Cast

Choi Woo-shik

Choi Woo-shik

Kang Eui-hyeon

Mun Ka-young

Mun Ka-young

Heo Su-ah

Heo Nam-jun

Heo Nam-jun

Song Hae-su

Gong Seung-yeon

Gong Seung-yeon

Yeo Yoon-hwa

Kang Hanna

Kang Hanna

Han Yeon-kyung

You Chea-myung

You Chea-myung

Judge Kang

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