Season 1

Season 1 (2021)

A budding love story between a medical student and a nurse takes place in May 1980, during a time of civil unrest and military oppression in Gwangju.




Episodes List

Ep.1 Everyone Running Their Own Race

Air Date: 2021-05-03

Hwang Hui-tae heads to Gwangju to fulfill a patient's last wish. Kim Myeong-hui gets a chance to study abroad, but is short on airfare.

Ep.2 The Shoes That Fit Me

Air Date: 2021-05-04

Myeong-hui attempts to leave a bad impression on Hui-tae, hoping to never see him again. Hui-tae, rather enjoying the act, seeks to prolong the affair.

Ep.3 Your One Month

Air Date: 2021-05-10

Hui-tae and Lee Su-ryeon keep up the charade a little longer, using the situation to their advantage. Hwang Gi-nam keeps track of his son's whereabouts.

Ep.4 Crossing the Line

Air Date: 2021-05-11

When Myeong-hui is unable to make time for Hui-tae on her day off, he volunteers to follow her wherever she goes. Su-ryeon gets a mysterious phone call.

Ep.5 A Good Woman

Air Date: 2021-05-17

Upon Myeong-hui's request, Hui-tae makes a surprising announcement to Su-ryeon's family. Myeong-hui finds help getting her passport processed on time.

Ep.6 A Cough, Love, And...

Air Date: 2021-05-18

Myeong-hui's choice to follow her heart is met with strong pushback. Lee Su-chan calls Hui-tae up for drinks, but offers a word of warning instead.

Ep.7 The Unbreakable Tie

Air Date: 2021-05-24

Myeong-hui's dreams drift further out of reach. Hui-tae tries to persuade his father to leave Myeong-hui alone, but it only provokes him to double down.

Ep.8 After the Door Closes

Air Date: 2021-05-25

Myeong-hui stays occupied with extra chores and hours at work. Hui-tae also carries on as if nothing happened, until Su-ryeon breaks her silence.

Ep.9 Warning Signs of a Disaster

Air Date: 2021-05-31

Overnight, Gwangju is overcome with violence, and victims pour into the hospital. Hui-tae and Myeong-hui put their plans on hold to help.

Ep.10 Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort

Air Date: 2021-06-01

Once patients with gunshot wounds fill the ER, Hui-tae realizes that they'll have to leave now or never, but devastating news holds Myeong-hui back.

Ep.11 Mudeung Stadium

Air Date: 2021-06-07

Myeong-hui decides to stay put at the hospital, despite her family's plea to get away together. Hwang Jeong-tae witnesses a horrifying sight at home.

Ep.12 The First of May

Air Date: 2021-06-08

In a simple ceremony with just the two of them, Hui-tae and Myeong-hui exchange prayers as wedding gifts. The tender moment is cut short by tragic news.