Jang-hyun is living without purpose or desire. He's a cold-hearted man who loves no one until he gets introduced to love after meeting Gil-chae. She is charming and admired by all, but her first love, Yeon-jun, is already engaged to her best friend, Eun-ae. Yeon-jun, a Sungkyunkwan student, struggles with his feelings for Gil-chae but cannot break off his engagement due to tradition. Eun-ae does not doubt nor hate the two. As Jang-hyun becomes entangled in this unusual love triangle, Gil-chae, who has only loved Yeon-jun, is confused about her own feelings. The relationship between these four gets put into an even bigger twist at the breakout of war.
Episode 1
Episode 1
Aug 4, 2023
A stranger enters Neunggun-ri, a peaceful village where Gil-chae lives, and turns the village upside down.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Aug 5, 2023
Gil-chae gets help from Jang-hyun to learn about people in Hanyang, and he takes her to interesting places.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Aug 11, 2023
Yeon-jun and the scholars volunteer to fight for the country, while Jang-hyun plans to evacuate.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Aug 12, 2023
When Gil-сhae and Eun-ae are about to flee from their village, the intruders arrive at Neunggun-ri.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Aug 18, 2023
Jang-hyun helps Yeon-jun as he gets injured. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince wants to ask Jang-hyun for help.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Aug 19, 2023
Since the King of Joseon does not come out from the fortress, Khan conquers Ganghwa Island.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Aug 25, 2023
Yeon-jun is about to propose to Eun-ae. Yeon-jun and Gil-chae have a private chat for the last time.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Aug 26, 2023
Jang-hyun and his friends leave Joseon with the Crown Prince and meet Yong Gol-dae in Simyang.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Sep 1, 2023
Jang-hyun captures fleeing prisoners in Simyang, while Gil-chae runs a business to make a living.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Sep 2, 2023
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon and finds out Gil-chae is engaged to another man.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Oct 13, 2023
While capturing fleeing prisoners from Joseon, Jang-hyun meets familiar people.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Oct 14, 2023
Gil-chae and Jong-jong get captured and dragged to Qing while trying to help Da-jim.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Oct 20, 2023
Won-moo travels to Simyang to bring Gil-chae back. Jang-hyun meets the princess of the Qing in Simyang.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Oct 21, 2023
Jang Hyun meets Gil-chae at the slave market in Simyang and saves her from the merchant.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Oct 27, 2023
Gil-chae stays in Simyang until Jang-hyun gets better, but Ryang-eum wants her gone as soon as possible.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Oct 28, 2023
Gil-chae wants to stay in Simyang, but Jang-hyun sends her back to Joseon for her safety.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Nov 3, 2023
Jang-hyun returns to Joseon with the Crown Prince, and the King is afraid his son will take over his place.
Episode 18
Episode 18
Nov 10, 2023
The King of Joseon banned the Crown Prince from bringing back the captives to Joseon.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Nov 11, 2023
Gil-chae secretly takes Jang-hyun home, and the eunuchs from the palace are searching everywhere to find him.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Nov 17, 2023
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
Episode 21
Nov 18, 2023
As His Majesty's men hunt down the captives on the run, Jang-hyun sends Gil-chae away and turns to face them.