Season 1 (2018)
Episodes: 24
Star Cast: Lee Byung-hun , Kim Tae-ri , Yoo Yeon-seok , Kim Min-joung ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 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.
Ep.2 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.
Ep.3 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.
Ep.4 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.
Ep.5 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.
Ep.6 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.
Ep.7 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.
Ep.8 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.
Ep.9 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.
Ep.10 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.
Ep.11 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.
Ep.12 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.
Ep.13 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.
Ep.14 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.
Ep.15 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.
Ep.16 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.
Ep.17 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.
Ep.18 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.
Ep.19 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.
Ep.20 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.
Ep.21 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.
Ep.22 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.
Ep.23 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.
Ep.24 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.
