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Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

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Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

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Drama

War & Politics

Overview

Set in 1926 under Japanese colonial rule, a young maid risks her life to save a wounded independence activist, only to be drawn into the dangerous world of resistance after losing her voice and traveling to Gyeongseong in search of justice. Amid espionage, betrayal, and awakening ideals, their lives and love become entwined with Korea’s fight for independence.

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Studio Dragon

TAKEONE STUDIO

Episodes

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Choi Woo-shik

Choi Woo-shik

Kang Eui-hyeon

Mun Ka-young

Mun Ka-young

Heo Su-ah

Heo Nam-jun

Heo Nam-jun

Song Hae-su

Yoo Jae-myung

Yoo Jae-myung

Kang Geun-hyeong

Kang Han-na

Kang Han-na

Han Yeon-kyung

Kim Yeo-jin

Kim Yeo-jin

Hwang Soon-im

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