A Korean Odyssey (2017)
Synopsis
A self-serving mythical creature's bid for invincibility backfires when he finds himself at the mercy of a woman who can see otherworldly beings.
First Air Date: 2017-12-23
Last Air Date: 2018-03-04
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 20
Created By: Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran, Kim Byeong-su, Park Hong-kyun
Networks: tvN
Top Cast
- Lee Seung-gi as Son O-gong
- Cha Seung-won as Devil King Woo / Woo Hwi
- Oh Yeon-seo as Jin Seon-mi / Samjang
- Lee Hong-gi as Jeo Pal-kye / PK
- Jang Kwang as Sa O-jeong / Yun Dae-shik
- Lee El as Ms. Ma Ji-young
- Lee Se-young as Jung Se-ra / Richie / Zombie / Asanyeo
- Kim Seung-o as Lee Han-ju
- Sung Hyuk as General Winter / Summer Fairy
- Yoon Bo-ra as Alice / Jade Dragon
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
In 2017, Son O-gong and Devil King Woo are in conflict with each other as they look for a true light in a dark world where evil thrives. From there, O-gong is bound to his protective role towards Jin Seon-mi, the little girl he had met years ago. Having made a contract with Seon-mi 25 years ago, entitling her to seek help from O-gong whenever she calls him in exchange for letting him free, the two meet again in a fateful encounter.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
While fulfilling her part of the deal with a so-called "fairy," young Seon-mi makes a critical mistake that catches up with her 25 years later.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Desperate for help in dealing with O-gong, Seon-mi seeks out Devil King Woo, who, as the head of an entertainment agency, is judging for an audition.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
As Geumganggo works its magic on O-gong, he gets frustrated by the conflicting feelings he has toward Seon-mi. Meanwhile, a young woman goes missing.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
To get O-gong off his back, Devil King is forced to make a big compromise. O-gong brings something -- or someone -- very stinky to Devil King's house.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Devil King donates an object of cultural importance to a museum, where historical artifacts on exhibit still bear the souls of the original owners.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
Loyal Ms. Ma can't allow herself to just watch as Devil King suffers. Seon-mi feels torn as she knows all too well that O-gong's love isn't real.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
Devil King Woo seeks Seon-mi's help in dealing with a troublesome prince who refuses to return home until he finds a runaway mermaid.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
When the plan to make O-gong jealous misfires, Devil King shows Seon-mi something to provoke her. An evil spirit is using social media to spread hate.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Seon-mi can't stop thinking about the moment the bell rang and what it means for her. An evil spirit is suspected of stealing children's souls.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
The fulfillment of Seon-mi's wish to be ordinary has far-reaching consequences on not only O-gong but also Devil King Woo, Richie and even Pal-kye.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
An assailant attacks Devil King Woo at a torch relay. Richie prepares to say her goodbyes. Ms. Ma finds out that a black bell has gone missing.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
O-gong realizes that the Geumganggo has the power to take his life. Kang Dae-seong devises a plan to get rid of his annoyances altogether.
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Ep. 13: Episode 13
Asanyeo pursues what she didn't achieve more than 1,000 years ago. Aware of Devil King Woo's weakness, she decides to use it to her advantage.
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Ep. 14: Episode 14
Relentless in her desire to be stronger, Asanyeo orders General Winter to get her incense burner back. Seon-mi mentions the love bell to O-gong.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
To avoid exacerbating the dilemma regarding Asanyeo, O-gong must pretend not to know the truth, and General Winter must be found as soon as possible.
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Ep. 16: Episode 16
In an uncanny dream, a woman shows O-gong the moment that Samjang was born. Asanyeo demonstrates what she's capable of doing for Kang Dae-seong.
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Ep. 17: Episode 17
O-gong refuses to accept his and Seon-mi's fates. Devil King Woo wants to believe Asanyeo despite others' warnings that he's being deceived.
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Ep. 18: Episode 18
As O-gong prepares to sacrifice himself in place of Seon-mi, Devil King Woo, feeling sorry for both, tries to solve the mystery behind the Geumganggo.
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Ep. 19: Episode 19
While Seon-mi is away at the Lotus Village trying to figure out exactly what her mission is, O-gong hurries to begin the ritual to summon the dragon.
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Ep. 20: Episode 20
Both the Spiritual Realm and Devil King Woo try to get O-gong to come out of Sureumdong, where he's shut himself in after the fateful day.
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