Episode 1
A stranger enters Neunggun-ri, a peaceful village where Gil-chae lives, and turns the village upside down.
1 guest appearance
Lee Jun-ho (Man in Gil Chae's dream)
Series
My Dearest
연인
“My dearest whom I miss and love very much”
2023EndedSouth Korea
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DramaCrimelove triangleloveromancehistorical drama
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forced marriage17th centuryJoseon dynasty (1392–1910)Chinese invasion of Koreaambitious girlsageuklove in wartimefamily traditionsfoolish manrapeslaveryhistorical figureunrequited lovemisunderstandingnobilityangstcostume dramachastityunconditional lovewarslow-burn romancelovers separatedpoeticlight comedysmart female leadgentle male leadgay supporting characterdetermined female leadspoiled female leadprince supporting charactercharacter developmentambitious female leadQing invasion of Joseonpatient male leadshameless male leadflirty male leadyearning male leadpoetic male leadseparated by war
What's it about?
A love-story between a noblewoman and a mysterious man who shows up in her hometown set in the 1600s during the Qing invasion.
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Trailers & videos
[D-3] My Dearest | KOCOWA+ — Teaser · English · official · YouTube
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Cast
Namkoong Min
남궁민
Lee Jang-hyun
21 episodes
Ahn Eun-jin
안은진
Yoo Gil-chae
21 episodes
Lee Hak-ju
이학주
Nam Yeon-jun
21 episodes
Lee Da-in
이다인
Kyung Eun-ae
21 episodes
Kim Yoon-woo
김윤우
Ryang Eum
21 episodes
Ji Seung-hyun
지승현
Goo Won-moo
21 episodes
Park Jeong-yeon
박정연
Jong Jong-yi
21 episodes
Kwon So-hyun
권소현
Bang Doo-ne
21 episodes
Park Kang-seop
박강섭
Goo-jam
21 episodes
Choi Mu-sung
최무성
Yang-cheon
21 episodes
Kim Jong-tae
김종태
King Injo
21 episodes
Kim Moo-joon
김무준
Crown Prince Sohyeon
21 episodes
Jeon Hye-won
전혜원
Crown Princess Kang
21 episodes
Yang Hyun-min
양현민
Pyo Eon-kyeom
21 episodes
Kim Tae-hun
김태훈
Choi Myeong-gil
21 episodes
Choi Jong-hwan
최종환
Kim Sang-heon
21 episodes
Kang Ha-kyung
강하경
Shin Yi-rip
21 episodes
Choi Young-woo
최영우
Ingguldai
21 episodes
Kim Jun-won
Hong Taiji
21 episodes
Kang Gil-woo
강길우
Jung Myung-soo
21 episodes
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Crew
Director
Kim Sung-yong
Writer
Hwang Jin-young
Music
Kim Soo-han
Episodes
Season 1 — 21 episodes · from 08/04/2023
Page 1 of 1 · Episodes 1–21
Episode 2
Gil-chae gets help from Jang-hyun to learn about people in Hanyang, and he takes her to interesting places.
Episode 3
Yeon-jun and the scholars volunteer to fight for the country, while Jang-hyun plans to evacuate.
Episode 4
When Gil-сhae and Eun-фe are about to flee from their village, the intruders arrive at Neunggun-ri.
Episode 5
Jang-hyun helps Yeon-jun as he gets injured. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince wants to ask Jang-hyun for help.
Episode 6
Since the King of Joseon does not come out from the fortress, Khan conquers Ganghwa Island.
Episode 7
Yeon-jun is about to propose to Eun-ae. Yeon-jun and Gil-chae have a private chat for the last time.
Episode 8
Jang-hyun and his friends leave Joseon with the Crown Prince and meet Yong Gol-dae in Simyang.
Episode 9
Jang-hyun captures fleeing prisoners in Simyang, while Gil-chae runs a business to make a living.
Episode 10
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon and finds out Gil-chae is engaged to another man.
Episode 11
While capturing fleeing prisoners from Joseon, Jang-hyun meets familiar people.
3 guest appearances
Yoo Ji-yeon (Hwa Yu), Lee Mi-do (Yang Si), Lee Young-suk ([Runaway slave])
Episode 12
Gil-chae and Jong-jong get captured and dragged to Qing while trying to help Da-jim.
6 guest appearances
Yoo Jae-suk (Farmer), Haha (Farmer), Lee Yi-kyung (Farmer), Park Jin-joo (Farmer), Lee Mi-joo (Farmer), Joo Woo-jae (Farmer)
Episode 13
Won-moo travels to Simyang to bring Gil-chae back. Jang-hyun meets the princess of the Qing in Simyang.
1 guest appearance
Joo Woo-jae (Farmer)
Episode 14
Jang Hyun meets Gil-chae at the slave market in Simyang and saves her from the merchant.
Episode 15
Gil-chae stays in Simyang until Jang-hyun gets better, but Ryang-eum wants her gone as soon as possible.
6 guest appearances
Yoo Jae-suk (Farmer), Haha (Farmer), Lee Yi-kyung (Farmer), Park Jin-joo (Farmer), Lee Mi-joo (Farmer), Joo Woo-jae (Farmer)
Episode 16
Gil-chae wants to stay in Simyang, but Jang-hyun sends her back to Joseon for her safety.
Episode 17
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon with the Crown Prince, and the King is afraid his son will take over his place.
Episode 18
The King of Joseon banned the Crown Prince from bringing back the captives to Joseon.
Episode 19
Gil-chae secretly takes Jang-hyun home, and the eunuchs from the palace are searching everywhere to find him.
Episode 20
Jang-hyun finds out the Crown Prince left a letter for him. Gak-hwa looks for Jang-hyun at Gil-chae's house.
Episode 21
As His Majesty's men hunt down the captives on the run, Jang-hyun sends Gil-chae away and turns to face them.
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