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Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine

Guns. Glory. Sad endings.

152018•1h 15m•8.5/10
Drama

Ratings

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8.5/10(177)

Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.

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Production

Hwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 7, 2018

Last Aired

September 30, 2018

Networks

tvN

Created By

Lee Eung-bok, Kim Eun-sook

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2018-07-07
Joseon stands firm against U.S. incursion. Yu-jin survives in America — as Eugene. Ae-sin knows that great change is afoot with global ramifications.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2018-07-08
The empress has been murdered: For Ae-sin, words are useless against rapacious foreign powers; she’ll take up arms instead. Eugene gets a new post.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2018-07-14
In an age of imported coffee and fashions, Ae-sin prefers her German gun, but wonders what the English word “love” means and whether Eugene is a friend.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2018-07-15
Suspicions run deep as U.S. troops lose a gun on a train. Ae-sin shows Dong-mae compassion, Hui-seong returns to Joseon, and Eugene considers revenge.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2018-07-21
Ae-sin meets Hui-seong for coffee at the hotel. Eugene deals with Japanese troops at the U.S. legation, and wants to know why Ae-sin defends Joseon.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2018-07-22
Ae-sin gets a new mission. Eugene, Dong-mae and Hui-seong have something in common. Eugene delves into his past, and finally gives Ae-sin his answer.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2018-07-28
Ae-sin learns love’s real meaning and crushes a thug. Emperor Gojong asserts Joseon’s authority. Eugene reveals his Korean name to Ae-sin.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2018-07-29
Despite being advised to lay low as a noble lady, Ae-sin undertakes a dangerous operation. Eugene makes a surprising move and Hui-seong probes his past.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2018-08-04
Eugene wants to know why Ae-sin can’t pull back, but her path is with the Righteous Army. Hui-seong disagrees with Ae-sin and offers an alternative.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2018-08-05
The emperor seeks Eugene’s aid. Hui-seong visits the tailor. Ae-sin feels conflicted after hearing Eugene’s story, but later sees him on a snowy night.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2018-08-11
Ae-sin apologizes to Eugene, but he hopes that she’ll keep fighting for her Joseon. Hui-seong takes a streetcar ride with Ae-sin and proposes a plan.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2018-08-12
Reaffirming her commitment, Ae-sin stands by her decision and settles on an unforeseen pact over castella cake. Eugene investigates an old photograph.
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2018-08-18
Ae-sin and Eugene take a ride out to the sea. A nefarious traitor shows great interest in Hui-seong and Eugene. Lord Go Sa-hong meets with Hui-seong.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2018-08-19
Eugene gets devastating news, Dong-mae is apprehended, Ae-sin asks Hina for help and Hui-seong comes to the rescue when Eugene finds himself cornered.
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2018-08-25
A disquieting sight vexes Emperor Gojong. Ae-sin defies Lord Go, Eugene refuses to forgive, and Hui-seong visits the Go family estate.
Episode 16
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2018-08-26
Hui-seong starts a newspaper and makes a personal sacrifice. Lord Go marshals support, Ae-sin imagines a different life, and Eugene goes to the palace.
Episode 17
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2018-09-01
After giving up that which means the most to him, Hui-seong gets a friend a gift. Lord Go leads an urgent appeal, and Ae-sin faces Japanese troops.
Episode 18
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2018-09-02
Eugene contends with a viperous imperialist. Seeing Lord Go’s incarceration, Hui-seong publishes a special edition. Ae-sin snubs a Japanese official.
Episode 19
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2018-09-08
Lady Ae-sin loses a part of herself. Lord Go counters mounting imperialist schemes, Hui-seong avenges Ae-sin and Emperor Gojong strikes down a snake.
Episode 20
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2018-09-09
The Righteous Army retaliates against Japanese troops and Ae-sin seeks justice. War breaks out in Joseon -- and Eugene gets orders to return to the U.S.
Episode 21
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2018-09-15
Called an American imperialist, Eugene later asks Ae-sin why she persists in a futile cause. Hui-seong helps Ae-sin out of a bind. An ally joins Ae-sin.
Episode 22
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2018-09-16
Emperor Gojong tries to shield the nation but is thrust into an impasse. Finding herself behind the eight ball, Ae-sin concedes that words have power.
Episode 23
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2018-09-29
Seeing the explosion, Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene fear the worst. The world’s indifference dismays Emperor Gojong, but Joseon’s defiance gets bolder.
Episode 24
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2018-09-30
Joseon remains steadfast. The Righteous Army perseveres on its course. Ae-sin keeps her flame ablaze, while Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene try to help.

Cast

Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun

Eugene Choi / Choi Yu-jin

Kim Tae-ri

Kim Tae-ri

Go Ae-shin

Yoo Yeon-seok

Yoo Yeon-seok

Gu Dong-mae

Kim Min-joung

Kim Min-joung

Kudo Hina

Byun Yo-han

Byun Yo-han

Kim Hui-seong

Kim Kap-soo

Kim Kap-soo

Hwang Eun-san

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Jang Seung-gu

Lee Ho-jae

Lee Ho-jae

Go Sa-hong

Kim Eui-sung

Kim Eui-sung

Lee Wan-ik

Kim Nam-hee

Kim Nam-hee

Takashi Mori

Kim Hye-eun

Kim Hye-eun

Yoon Ho-sun

Kim Byong-chul

Kim Byong-chul

Il-sik

Bae Jung-nam

Bae Jung-nam

Chun-sik

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Servant

Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Haman-daek

Jo Woo-jin

Jo Woo-jin

Im Gwan-su

Heo Jung-eun

Heo Jung-eun

Young Go Ae-shin

Sung Yu-been

Sung Yu-been

Young Jang Seung-gu

Kim Na-woon

Kim Na-woon

Madame Jo

Lee Seung-joon

Lee Seung-joon

King Gojong

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